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Liberace: Waldorf Astoria, New York City

Ian Dove, Billboard, 28 March 1970

ANYBODY WANDERING in midway through Liberace's performance would probably think they were into a remake of Hellzapoppin. Liberace (about three costume changes through his act, including, sharp observers noted, his socks) is onstage with the Rev. John Sewell acting as conductor. The orchestra is the 25-strong Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band ping-ponging their way through the 'Hallelujah Chorus' from the Messiah, on their adjusted dust-bin instruments.

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