Thanks For the Memory was a song in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938. The words and music were written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, and was recorded by Shep Fields and his orchestra. Bob Hope sang the vocals and it became his signature song. The Big Broadcast of 1938 was the last in a series of movies that were variety anthologies--vaudeville on film, in a sense. ... Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 - December 29, 1984) was an American composer and songwriter. ... Ralph Rainger (October 7, 1901 - October 23, 1942) was an American composer of popular music principally for films. ... Bob Hope KBE, KCSG, (May 29, 1903–July 27, 2003), born Leslie Townes Hope, was a famous British-American entertainer who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio and television, in movies, and in performing tours for U.S. Army personnel. ...
In fact, in a recent email to Bill Lancaster - the author of the much loved "Scoops" column, I wanted to thank him for the memories he have given me via his writings, and in doing so was reminded of what spiritual memories I must leave for my children.
Thank you for reminding me to be reminded to leave reminders for my children.
Ok, so the memories don't mean quite as much to you as they do me, but making memories - not forgetting - is what beleivers are to be about.
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