Dick Van Dyke's music moments are a testament to his enduring talent and versatility as an artist. As he celebrates his 100th birthday, let's take a look at the top 10 music moments that have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
At number 10, we find Dick Van Dyke introducing a pop standard in "Bye Bye Birdie". In 1960-61, Van Dyke starred on Broadway as Albert F. Peterson in the musical "Bye Bye Birdie", which was inspired by Elvis Presley being drafted into the army. He performed "Put on a Happy Face," a song that perfectly captured his optimistic personality, making it a pop standard of the 1960s.
Coming in at number 9 is music on "The Dick Van Dyke Show". The producers were playing to the natural strengths of both Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, who was a trained dancer. Music sequences were fairly common on the show, especially in its early seasons. Although two episodes were take-offs on pop music phenomena, they weren't among the show's best efforts.
At number 8, we have Dick Van Dyke releasing his first studio album "Songs I Like" in 1963. The album included "Put on a Happy Face," "Wives and Lovers" by the Bacharach/David song that Jack Jones had a big hit with that year, as well as three songs by George & Ira Gershwin.
Number 7 is Van Dyke receiving a Grammy for his work in the soundtrack of "Mary Poppins". The film's soundtrack was released in 1964 and reached No. 1 on Billboard's 200 chart, becoming the longest-running No. 1 album that year.
Sixth on our list is Dick Van Dyke starring in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Although not as successful as "Mary Poppins", it still had its share of hits and was a moderate success for Van Dyke.
At number 5, we find Van Dyke winning an Emmy Award for his work on the sketch comedy show "Van Dyke and Company". The show featured Andy Kaufman, two years before he achieved stardom in "Taxi", and had many musical guests, including John Denver and KC and the Sunshine Band.
Number 4 is Van Dyke singing with Jane Lynch in a duet single for Christmas. In 2017, Van Dyke recorded a duet with actress Jane Lynch, titled "We're Going Caroling," which was written and produced by Tony Guerrero for Lynch's KitschTone Records label.
At number 3, we have Dick Van Dyke starring in the music video for Coldplay's "All My Love." Although it wasn't his first time working with a rock band, this collaboration marked an interesting new chapter in his career.
Number 2 is Dick Van Dyke appearing on a children's album titled "Rhythm Train" with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and singer Leslie Bixler. This was one of his earliest collaborations with the rock world.
And finally, at number 1, we find Dick Van Dyke reuniting with his original character Mr. Dawes Jr. in "Mary Poppins Returns." Although this was a surprise turn for many fans, it showcased Van Dyke's enduring talent and versatility as an artist.
Throughout his extensive career, Dick Van Dyke has demonstrated that he is more than just a comedic actor or entertainer. He has consistently pushed the boundaries of music and performance, earning him a spot in the hearts of audiences around the world.
At number 10, we find Dick Van Dyke introducing a pop standard in "Bye Bye Birdie". In 1960-61, Van Dyke starred on Broadway as Albert F. Peterson in the musical "Bye Bye Birdie", which was inspired by Elvis Presley being drafted into the army. He performed "Put on a Happy Face," a song that perfectly captured his optimistic personality, making it a pop standard of the 1960s.
Coming in at number 9 is music on "The Dick Van Dyke Show". The producers were playing to the natural strengths of both Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, who was a trained dancer. Music sequences were fairly common on the show, especially in its early seasons. Although two episodes were take-offs on pop music phenomena, they weren't among the show's best efforts.
At number 8, we have Dick Van Dyke releasing his first studio album "Songs I Like" in 1963. The album included "Put on a Happy Face," "Wives and Lovers" by the Bacharach/David song that Jack Jones had a big hit with that year, as well as three songs by George & Ira Gershwin.
Number 7 is Van Dyke receiving a Grammy for his work in the soundtrack of "Mary Poppins". The film's soundtrack was released in 1964 and reached No. 1 on Billboard's 200 chart, becoming the longest-running No. 1 album that year.
Sixth on our list is Dick Van Dyke starring in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang". Although not as successful as "Mary Poppins", it still had its share of hits and was a moderate success for Van Dyke.
At number 5, we find Van Dyke winning an Emmy Award for his work on the sketch comedy show "Van Dyke and Company". The show featured Andy Kaufman, two years before he achieved stardom in "Taxi", and had many musical guests, including John Denver and KC and the Sunshine Band.
Number 4 is Van Dyke singing with Jane Lynch in a duet single for Christmas. In 2017, Van Dyke recorded a duet with actress Jane Lynch, titled "We're Going Caroling," which was written and produced by Tony Guerrero for Lynch's KitschTone Records label.
At number 3, we have Dick Van Dyke starring in the music video for Coldplay's "All My Love." Although it wasn't his first time working with a rock band, this collaboration marked an interesting new chapter in his career.
Number 2 is Dick Van Dyke appearing on a children's album titled "Rhythm Train" with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and singer Leslie Bixler. This was one of his earliest collaborations with the rock world.
And finally, at number 1, we find Dick Van Dyke reuniting with his original character Mr. Dawes Jr. in "Mary Poppins Returns." Although this was a surprise turn for many fans, it showcased Van Dyke's enduring talent and versatility as an artist.
Throughout his extensive career, Dick Van Dyke has demonstrated that he is more than just a comedic actor or entertainer. He has consistently pushed the boundaries of music and performance, earning him a spot in the hearts of audiences around the world.
i mean, he was already a star as an actor but it's crazy how well he adapted to music and still kills it 100 years young!
It just goes to show that he's more than just a talented actor - he's a true Renaissance man. And let's be real, his iconic performance in "Mary Poppins" is still giving us all the feels today 
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, can you believe this guy's still rocking at 100?! 
! I mean, who else can say they've gone from starring in "The Dick Van Dyke Show" to singing with Coldplay? 
His versatility as an artist is truly inspiring – he's still got that Midas touch when it comes to music and performance 
. And let's be real, his duet with Jane Lynch for Christmas was giving me LIFE 
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I gotta say, 100 years young and still killin' it! Dick Van Dyke's been in this industry for ages, but his passion for music is just as strong now as it was back in the day 
. And that reunion with Mary Poppins? Iconic! Who knew Mr. Dawes Jr. had one more trick up his sleeve? 
. He truly is an artist who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. We should all celebrate his legacy and continue to appreciate his talents for years to come 
gotta say dick van dyke still got it ! i mean 100 years young and still bringing the noise 
. I mean what's the point of celebrating someone being alive for that long? It just means they've had to put up with stuff for 100 years and still be kicking. And all this nostalgia about Dick Van Dyke's music moments... it's all just a bunch of old, outdated crap 
. I mean, who cares about "Put on a Happy Face" or "Bye Bye Birdie"? They're just songs from like, the 60s and 70s 
. What about all the other talented artists out there who deserve recognition? It's just a bunch of old hollywood trying to cling to its glory days 
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