tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post5523280258083105785..comments2023-08-11T07:38:10.775-05:00Comments on Cindy Ellison: Message From Candy JohnsonCindy Ellisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637906385592484767noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-14887221790267032442018-08-28T09:32:10.346-05:002018-08-28T09:32:10.346-05:00I adored Candy Johnson as a kid, watched the beach...I adored Candy Johnson as a kid, watched the beach movies over and over and her wonderful, athletic, joyful dancing communicated so much to me as a young girl: how wonderful the human body was, how expressive dancing could be, how it could go so well with music. She was just terrific and it's great to see there are folks who remember her with the love she deserves! I agree, her dancing belongs in the Smithsonian, for what a great record of a time and place in American history, and of how women were such a positive part of our social history. I host a 45 rpm dance party at a local bar in Providence once a month, folks bring their 45s and I have a big box for them to use, too, and we play them on a record player hooked up to the big Marshall speakers, and we dance, like we used to in the old days. It's free, it's so much fun, and believe me, there's a part of that party that is a tribute to Candy Johnson because her dancing was just so terrific--it inspired me to do my party and keep that spirit alive even in a small way. <br />JJ Kleinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-72591786708841730272012-05-04T22:08:40.727-05:002012-05-04T22:08:40.727-05:00Yes a special THANK U to Cindy Ellison for her spe...Yes a special THANK U to Cindy Ellison for her special page remembering Candy, It's great to see others who appreciate her as much as I do, let's keep her memory alive. BEACH LIFE 4 EVER!Big Daddy Snookemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163101903183330196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-2484207576970124462012-05-04T22:03:16.372-05:002012-05-04T22:03:16.372-05:00Candy still drives me crazy with the amount of ene...Candy still drives me crazy with the amount of energy that she put into her dance routines, no one has ever come close to matching her exuberant and highly contagious beachy keen dance moves, and that fringed dress, if it is still around should be put into the Smithsonian as a national treasure. And let's not forget she did all this fantastic dancing in her bare feet. You are forever in my heart Candy, you're a very special lady...LA DA DA DA DA DA LA DA DA DA DA DA LA DA DA DA DA DA DADADABig Daddy Snookemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163101903183330196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-30578265971872997042012-03-15T12:14:34.872-05:002012-03-15T12:14:34.872-05:00I've watched Candy dance since I was little gi...I've watched Candy dance since I was little girl (my mom LOVES the Frankie and Annette movies). I tried like hell to copy her and, as a child in the single digits, I'm sure it was hilarious to watch! I'm 36 now and still trying to match the moves. Unfortunately, I smoke cigarettes and weigh about 30 pounds more than she did! LOLStilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845868140141738285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-87047861814532124932012-03-15T12:13:49.418-05:002012-03-15T12:13:49.418-05:00I've watched Candy dance since I was little gi...I've watched Candy dance since I was little girl (my mom LOVES the Frankie and Annette movies). I tried like hell to copy her and, as a child in the single digits, I'm sure it was hilarious to watch! I'm 36 now and still trying to match the moves. Unfortunately, I smoke cigarettes and weigh about 30 pounds more than she did! LOLStilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845868140141738285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-51149572635712307132012-02-21T15:29:14.414-06:002012-02-21T15:29:14.414-06:00Thank you, dear friends, for your comments, though...Thank you, dear friends, for your comments, thoughts and visits! It seemed just like yesterday when I did the first blog post when I wrote about Candy Johnson. Time is passing too quickly and I know of no way to slow it down. (smile)Cindy Ellisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637906385592484767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-2858518233347615182012-02-20T11:27:48.472-06:002012-02-20T11:27:48.472-06:00Cindy! I absolutely loved reading your email! It r...Cindy! I absolutely loved reading your email! It really truly made my day! I was waiting patiently to read your post about Candy and after watching some videos on youtube of her dancing I felt like I needed to lie down! What unbelievable energy and charisma! <br /><br />I will try to find that film Muscle Beach Party to watch!<br /><br />It's amazing that her relative found your post and was kind enough to send you those photos, what a treat for you.<br /><br />I hope you're having a lovely day,<br /><br />Emma xxEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15256077872149420993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-53298315263077711872012-02-19T23:48:15.666-06:002012-02-19T23:48:15.666-06:00Never heard of her before...thanks for sharing th...Never heard of her before...thanks for sharing the post, pictures and the video.<br /><br />Have a beautiful start in the new week and greetings ♥Novahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191861468582115495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-33043091854976738972012-02-19T15:32:18.857-06:002012-02-19T15:32:18.857-06:00I remember reading your original post about Candy ...I remember reading your original post about Candy at the beginning of our friendship, Cindy. It's fun to see more pics and learn more about her today. We can all learn from Candy's diet plan. Get plenty of sleep. Eat several small meals each day and keep your body in motion as much as possible during your waking hours. Thanks for the memories Candy and Cindy!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-61257287418574296852012-02-19T14:47:21.987-06:002012-02-19T14:47:21.987-06:00Never heard of her! Guess I'm much too young, ...Never heard of her! Guess I'm much too young, lol! But I enjoyed reading about her and watching her do the twist! :D Thanks for sharing!Mining for Diamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926572748712180041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6000465612593118470.post-55089512919666258682012-02-19T14:12:48.221-06:002012-02-19T14:12:48.221-06:00She is one-of-a-kind. Pure original Americana. I...She is one-of-a-kind. Pure original Americana. If we could have found a way to put her in our gas tanks, we would have had endless energy. She mad those beach movies rock. I love you, Candy!Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417401195683808500noreply@blogger.com