bless you, musto! She's amazing.

Posted by: badabling at April 10, 2008 3:14 PM

You know, I respect young talent with more of this caliber than all the Miley Cyruses in the world combined. There was no fuss over this girl's virginity back in the 1970s, that's for sure. I sure miss those golden days of the Tonight Show...*looks longingly out a mist-covered window*

Posted by: Billy at April 10, 2008 3:31 PM

I recall not only this Carson appearance, but also a billboard ad for the 'Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me' album looming above the boardwalk in pre-casino Atlantic City when I visited there as a kid in '74. A tremendously gifted youngster who, sadly, battled serious demons in subsequent years. Cheers for posting this, MM.

Posted by: robin at April 10, 2008 8:47 PM

Michael,

Thank you for recalling her and sharing. I remember watching her when I was a kid (she and I are the same age) on "Wonderama" and "The Carol Burnett Show," where she held her own against the mighty Carol. Until now I always wondered why I never saw her again. I had no idea she had a career in England after her American tour. And I certainly didn't know she had such a difficult life.

Posted by: Chris at April 11, 2008 6:40 PM

Good God!
Lena had an American career!
Who knew?

Posted by: Nonplussed at April 14, 2008 11:03 AM