Read new poem/song lyrics "Keep the Faith" in the Music section. More are coming.
Announcement: Dr. Love is taking a sabbatical leave from Hotel Beverly Hills to focus on finishing his memoir. But he misses the delicious food, so he'll come for dinners on Saturday afternoons between 4:00 to 6:00pm when he is free. Keep the faith.
Quote of the year: "It was mid-night, she took off her coat, it's killing me."
After 10 years of writing the "Dr. Love" memoir, in collaboration with a professional ghost writer for the past three years, the manuscript is in need of another major revision. Dr. Love will keep you up dated on the progress.
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Patrons and bartenders are welcome to make song requests on the above contacts. Dr. Randy would love to sing for you.
A gift for her:
BMW X1 - She is at FINE LEG
I'm at 3RD MAN, one day we'll be together.
A trip with her: (late September 2025)
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
New York
What's this week's theme?
Mariah Carey - Without You
Where is the Doc?
Dr. Love would like to announce his semi-retirement from the karaoke scene. He'll be focusing on finishing the memoir. He'll be hanging around Hotel Beverly Hills performing karaoke on special occasions or by announcement. Come along and say g'day to Dr. Love (aka Dr. Derek Randy - author of the upcoming memoir "Dr. Love").
Live recording with the Big Happy Family:
(New Year's Day, 2019, Dr. Love's Reunion Party, Trump Tower, New York.):
the Big Family: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Hooray, Hooray, "For he is a jolly good fellow, for he is a jolly good fellow, for he is a jolly good fellow, which nobody can deny."
D.L.: lower it down ladies, lower it down, there is no sharps in C (the key of C).
Colombus: I've told you guys, Dr. Love knows everything. I've said to Dr. Love so many years ago that he was the best and I delare today he is still the best.
D.L. (whipering to Colombus): you don't have to make everything so obvious. Give me a big hug. You know what, you could have tossed me over that 16th floor balcony so many years ago and ended my misery.
Colombus: I couldn't have done that. Someone loved you dearly back then.
D.L.: you know what, I still want to visit your folks in Brazil. It's good we even have the same time zone.
Master of Ceremony (M.C.): attention please, welcome all you girls and guys from the west coast. It's tens years in the making and Dr. Love is happy to see you all. Dr. Love, would you like to make a speech?
D.L.: I'll keep it short and to the point: life is too short, it's now or never, 'cause it's my life and it's your life. Let's party all night long.
Lucinda: let's call up the Captain, please bring us some wine.
the Captain (Eastwood): we haven't had this spirit here for 50 years.
Lola: but this Champaign tastes like cherry cola. C. O. L. A cola.
D.L.: can somebody get the Captain and the Martian Hero over to the other corner and introduce them to the African Queen and Kylie?
The African Queen (Marilyn) and Kylie: hi Captain and the Hero, Dr. Love have told us all about you. Why do you two join us at the Rower's Club for a drink next weekend? The views are much better and two job vacancies have just come up.
the Captain: we can't, we're going to join the Ranch - San Paradise. I've been offered the position of Chief of Staff and my mate Jed will be the CEO of the INC.
the Hero (Jed): I can't wait for a quite drink and a chat with Dr. Love. It's like we've known each other since childhood.
The African Queen: that's how I feel like too. You know Dr. Love and me have so much in common. I often wondered how things could have been different. I would have loved to have lived at San Paradise, its 3 times bigger than Disneyland.
the Little Gem (Gemma): I could have been the marketing manager and got all my rides and autographs for free.
Kylie: I could have been the chosen one. I could have been first in and first served for life. 10 years on, now I understand why they call him Dr. One Love.
Kris: I know. That's why I made 2 come backs to Echo Park.
Almost Miss Love (Angelina): you could still be Dr. Love's personal herbalist and masseur.
Kris: what would you know?
Almost Miss Love: I almost became Miss Love three times over. But I always caught him in a bad time. The little lows always kept Dr. Love away from me. I know deep inside my heart I will always have a place for Dr. Love, if he ever decide to make a come back to the Comedy Club.
D.L: I've heard what you said. There is only one problem, the Martian Hero won't ever join me at the Comedy Club, he'll be having too much fun at the Ranch.
the Hero (whispering to the Captain): it's been rumoured Pamela Anderson is making a surprise visit tonight. Can you imagine Dr. Love in the arms of Pamela? He'll have an epileptic fit there and then.
the Captain: that's the problem with Dr. Love. He is too much into the glitters and razzmatazz. He could have stayed in Los Angeles, had 3 kids and be teaching them how to play card games by now.
the Hero: I know, he always draws the Queen of Diamonds first. In the end, you can't change someone's personality and you can't change destiny. Sweethearts will always end up embracing each.
Lucinda: I can't believe how times have travelled, next year will be our Queen's big milestone?
the Manager: its a pity she couldn't come along. She's just had her 3rd baby last month and couldn't leave home.
Lucinda: I've heard they are going to have karaoke tonight. Are you gonna do a duet?
the Manager (Jack): sure will.
Lucinda: where's the microphone? where is Dr. Love?
the Captain: you should know. Just look to your left, he is always there.
Lucinda: Dr. Love must like the black choker she is wearing.
Sofia (waving) come over here you two and join us for a drink.
Dr. Love: it was so much fun doing the midnight special. It's still vivid in my memory. Its funny for all that time I was at the Chamber, you were attached. You were the sleeping beauty waiting to be rediscovered.
Sofia: well, things happen in life. It's easy to make mistakes.
Dr. Love: I'll say.
Miss Versace (Victoria): that's why I still love him. He may not be the perfect man but he is the best man. Did you know I was the first to hear Dr. Love sing Peaceful Easy Feeling, back in December 2006?
the Kitten (Kat): did you know I was the first lady to receive a stuffed toy from Dr. Love? Miao!
the Brunette (Safara): and did you know I was the first lady to came back to the Chamber for a second inning?
the Trio: 3 cheers to the Doc.! It's time for another drink.
(a little while later @ the party)
Roof Speaker: is there a doctor in the house? The M.C. has collapsed, he's got a pacemaker.
Mrs. Selena Love: we got a debrillator.
Dr. Love: is the M.C. still breathing? Shit, he's having a cardiac arrest, but I know how to defibrillate.
the Manager: you are under the influence.
D.L.: my last drink was 2 hours ago.
Mrs. Love: but I've told you years ago, all that Diet Coke isn't good for you. Looks like the kids been playing with the battery pack.
D.L: it's got a back up unit. Let hook up the leads. Looks like he is in VF. Let's go for it. Up the dial to 360 joules. Stand back, 1, 2, 3 ZAP!
the Captain: looks like he is breathing again.
Mrs. Love: see I've told you it's better to have an old doctor in the house than no doctor at all.
Siren arrives, ambo chief: it's Dr. Love, what are you doing here in New York?
D.L.: can you guys do an air evacuation tomorrow. I miss home.
Ambo offsider: no worry, they'll be laying out the red carpet.
Siren departs, in the distance and fading: Crooning Always by Bon Jovi. It's showtime, it's showtime, oh, yes. Two more sleeps!
Short interview with Dr. Love (No. 1):
(Sunday arvo, July 26, 2009, at Martian Hotel):
Journo: where to now, Dr. Love?
D.L.: I have just said goodbye to Hotel Beverly Hills last night.
Journo: on the anniversary of the inferno.
D.L.: I didn't know that. Thanks for reminding me.
Journo: are you retiring from the scene?
D.L.: not at all. HBH has been a good training and testing ground for the Dr. Love concept. I will now begin a new journey, getting a band together and see what the world outside the Chamber can offer?
Journo: would you ever made a come back to the Chamber?
D.L.: only if it's in the arms of someone special?
Journo: who may that be?
D.L.: that's anyone's guess
Journo: how long are you prepared to wait?
D.L.: for the next 20 years at least.
Journo: by then you would have had your 3rd heart attack?
D.L.: I know, it's sounds frightening.
Journo: are you going to turn left and walk along Santa Monica Boulevard at night on the hour for the next 20 years waiting for the someone special or her friends to turn up?
D.L.: put it this way, I think this lass needs to go through a few relationships first before she understands why Dr. Love will give her the best of love. I am prepared to wait till she is in her 30's and 40's before we get to embrace each other?
Journo: what are you going to do in the meantime?
D.L.: Dr. Love will probably go through a few relationships himself. He is only human.
Journo: but "she offers me protection ..."
D.L.: don't forget she only likes to hear Dr. Love's rendition of that song.
Journo: is there a karaoke bar around?
D.L.: not near the Martian Hotel. What are you grabbing?
Journo: a jug of Miller Lite
D.L.: can you grab me a jug of Miller Lite while you are there.
Journo: why don't you get your own?
D.L.: I can't. You see the Miller Lite tap is on other bar bench around the corner and I can't go there.
Journo: why don't you wait for your ex-Chamber mate to bring it over to you?
D.L.: I can't wait for a mid-night special, it's not even 10 o'clock yet.
Journo: didn't you just promise me that you would hang around this joint for the next 20 years?
D.L.: I know. Hang on, I got a text message.
Journo: what does it say?
D.L.: "Dear D.L.: Sony Music would like to invite you to Las Vegas for a record deal. Flights, roses and love included. Please call by mid-night. S.A."
Journo: don't believe every thing you read!
D.L.: I know, I've learnt my lesson the hard way. But then again may be I should answer it. Do you recognise the number?
Journo: I don't, but it could come from someone special.