Just thinking I am in my early Seventies, darlings, makes me feel old. Today, Shelley Plimpton turns 79, which means next year she will be 80.
But to those of a certain age and generation, she will always be known as "Crissy" who introduced the beloved song, "Frank Mills" in the 1968 Broadway musical "HAIR." No one has ever done it as well as she, The closest coming to it was Allison Case in the 2009 revival.
She is also known as the mother of gifted actress Martha Plimpton. Who is not awed by Martha's talent, but this is Shelley's special day, and we salute her, a genuine Legend Of The Musical Stage. How I wish I had seen her in "HAIR."
So, Shelley here's to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May you have many more!!!!!!!!!!!
Never want the two dollars back. Just him.
Here is Shelley singing the classic she immortalized. Just listen, and discover why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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