Celebrity Rhymes combine lively music with fun "inside information" to capture unforgettable
experiences, affirm accomplishments and give humorous insights about special individuals,
groups or professional services.
The verses are spoken in a
unique Texas-style rap - all in fun rhyme! Each song is
composed and professionally
recorded with original lively music by Tony Brigmon, the Ambassador of
Fun!
A Celebrity Rhyme is an unforgettable "This Is Your Life!" gift that will surprise and delight
someone special!
Well Known Recipients of Tony Brigmon Celebrity
Rhymes include
...
Football Hall of Fame Quarter-back Roger Staubach
Dallas Side-kicks Professional All Star Soccer Player
Doc Lawson
Herb Kelleher,
Co-Founder and CEO of Southwest Airlines
Dole Pineapple, Inc. arranged for Tony
to arrive before the conclusion of their international conference and create
a Celebrity Rhyme, capturing the highlights of the
entire conference: Who fell in the pool; who won the golf tournament;
the topic of each speaker, etc. Copies were made via high-speed
duplicators and presented to each participant as they walked out the door as
a memento of the event! (So the applications for Celebrity Rhymes are
endless!)
WOW! Did you ever make me look
good!!! Thank you for the songs you composed for two of my favorite people. In
the future, I know who to call when I want to congratulate and honor special
friends.
Mamie McCullough
Speaker and Author
Dallas, Texas
"What a Thrill to Have a Song
Written and Sung Just for Them!"
I
would say -- in a nutshell -- your tape was the hit of my party. What a thrill
it is for anyone to have a song written and sung just for them! I'm glad I was
that lucky person.
Dr. Millie Cooper
Wife of The Aerobics Center founder Kenneth Cooper
Dallas, Texas
"Everyone Who Heard It Said It Was Me In a Nutshell . . . a Great
Jingle That I Will Treasure for Life."
The
rhyme is fun, peppy, truthful and it really made my birthday a very special
occasion. Everyone who heard it said that it was me in a nutshell . . . a
great jingle that I will treasure for life.
Dr. E. Grace Pilot
Pilot Catastrophe Services, Inc.
Mobile, Alabama
"Felt as though I was making an appearance on
'This Is Your Life'
I
t
was a great surprise when my friends asked me to listen to a new tape. I
felt as though I was making an appearance on 'This Is Your Life,' the only
difference being it was set to music. You did a great job.
Stan Richards
The Richards Group
Dallas, Texas
"The Best Creative and Personalized Sales Tool Yet!"
Your services are certainly one of a kind. Very impressive. What a
great idea for a corporate meeting. The best creative and personalized
sales tool yet!
Mona Ingram
Sales Manager
Fairmont Hotel
Dallas, Texas
"It Was The Hit of the Evening!"
It was the hit of the evening. I can
assure you that everyone enjoyed the song immensely, and I will always treasure
it.
M. Phillip Guthrie
President - Diamond Management Group
Dallas, TX
"One of Those Wonderful Moments
I Will Always Remember"
It
was wonderful! Obviously you had some 'inside sources'. Thank you
very much for one of those wonderful moments that I will always remember.
Karen Schifelbein-Jordan, President
Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau
Dallas, TX
"I Give This a 10 Plus!"
Using
all those real life experiences of people just blew those in attendance
away. I see many new and different marketing ideas and I give this a
10 plus!
Juanell Teague, President
People Plus, Inc.
Dallas, Texas
"How Did You Dig Up All Those Memories?"
What
a surprise! How did you dig up all those memories? Those things
really happened, Tony, and now I have a fun way to recall them any time I want.
Marilyn Monroe, President
Texas Society of Association Execs
Austin, Texas
"You Made My Retirement Party A Hit!"
You made my retirement party a hit. You captured me for all to see.
There's no way to express the gratitude I feel for your talents, time and good
humor.
Don DeLaney
Retired Postal Inspector
Grand Prairie, Texas
A Celebrity Rhyme Created Especially for Bob
Wylie's Retirement Party at Boeing Aircraft. Bob was their top salesman.
Bob Wylie
is retiring on April 1st.
Yes, it's true.
There are lots of things to remember about Bob, but I'll just mention a few.
When it comes to the spelling of his name, he's as sensitive as he can be.
So if you give Bob a plaque, it had better read, "W - Y - L - I - E!"
Bob's wife name is Jeannie. He loves her more than words can tell.
And Jeannie drives one of those little Mazdas, RX7-GXL.
Now when it comes to quality wood work, Bob is ready, willing and able.
But it's a crying shame the way he hustles friends on his own pool table.
Bob may have snow on the top,
but there is fire in the oven.
And he's left his mark on this world, with a heap of laughing and lots of loving.
Bob loves to tease the ladies, he knows what to say and how.
He'd says, "I'm sorry girls, you'll have to take a number, cause I'm busy right now."
Bob was good at work and he was good at play, except
for golf.
If you were in a load of debt to Bob Wylie, that was the place to get it off.
But Bob is a competitor and he made it very, very plain,
That he'd rather get a par or a birdie than sell an airplane.
Remember the flight to Everrett with Frank
and Sam and Bob.
Getting that plane off the ground on the world's longest airstrip was not an easy job.
Yeah, you put the fear of the Lord into 'em from their heads down to their feet.
But did you really have to pay additional charges for someone to clean the seats?
Bob Wiley. You're the man. This is
your day. Yes, siree.
Who can forget Bob Wylie? W-Y-L-I-E.
Bob Wiley. You're the man. This is your day. Yes, siree.
We'll never forget you, Bob. Bob Wylie: W-Y-L-I-E.
Arranging for Your Celebrity Rhymeis as easy as 1 - 2 - 3
Follow These Simple Steps:
Think of someone special you would like to recognize
with a Celebrity Rhyme from Tony.
Use the order button on this page and provide the
information needed about the special person. See Information Needed.
Tony emails you a mp3 (CD Quality) of your Celebrity Rhyme, PLUS an attached copy of
the Celebrity Rhyme lyrics. (You can copy it to a mp3 player or CD
or email it to recipient.)
*** This offer is valued at $500 but for a limited
time you pay only $195! Can't guarantee how long this
special price
will last, so act now!
You also have the
option of arranging for 3 to 5 audio testimonials about your "Celebrity" to be called in to Tony's voice mail.
Tony will add these appreciation comments after the conclusion of the song.
Recipients love hearing input from friends! (Discuss this
option with Tony)
Here are some examples of
"Inside Information" facts for Celebrity Rhymes ...
Q: What kinds of facts do people send you?
A: All kinds. Humorous, heart-felt, and G-rated, of course.
SAMPLE NOTES FOR CELEBRITY SONG ...
Each bullet below is a sampling of actual facts sent in
by friends and then incorporated into Celebrity Rhymes by Tony.
Personal Characteristics: (Include likes and dislikes)
Is not a conformist.
Has an opinion about everything. Freely speaks mind.
Very jovial, yet gets the job done.
Needs to enroll in "How To Dress 101"
Always on a diet.
Sloppiest office around.
Has black belt in "power shopping". (Loves to shop)
Always has a comeback. Leader with a quick wit.
Eats at a place called the "Hungry Jock".
Will not let a telephone reach the 3rd ring.
Hates the sound of fax machines. Had it moved away from office.
Loves M&M's. Collects packages after he finishes eating them and keeps them in
special drawer. Sorts them by color before eating them.
Humorous Insights and Experiences:
Gave a presentation to City Council unaware of shirt tail being out, with stomach
showing. Got a note in the middle of presentation from boss saying, "Tuck in your
shirt, dummy"!
Got a presentation pointer caught in zipper of pants while addressing audience. Couldn't
get it out. Had to push it down left pants leg and walk stiff-legged off stage. Lady fell
out of her chair laughing about it.
Lost a ship in the Navy, while working as navigator.
Lost car keys while jogging and organized a search. Finally discovered that they had
fallen inside his jock.
Hobbies:
Connoisseur of music. Great listener, but doesn't play. Loves reggae music.
Does Aerobic exercise every morning at 5:30.
Loves to play golf, but plays terrible.
Accomplishments:
Won motorcycle race with broken leg.
Won awards in _____. (Fill in the blank).
Whatever.
Whatever Comes To Mind That Recipient (s) of songs might enjoy:
Date and place of birth.
How recipient and spouse met.
Names of children.
Special schools attended, degrees or recognitions.
Anything that would put a smile on recipient's face: (Favorite pet, unusual habits,
quirks, etc.)
Attributes others admire.
Question: How much information is needed to write a "Celebrity Rhyme"?
Answer:
Preferably one page of single-spaced "facts"
- not more than two, similar to those listed
below.
If Tony gets less than a page, no problem, he'll make up the difference with
creative, fun comments that fit the occasion.
Question: Do you have an example of an
actual "before and after" list of facts that was turned into a Celebrity Rhyme?
Answer: Yes. Here are the facts as I
received them. (This one had lots of facts, which Tony was able to work into the
Celebrity Rhyme)
Believes you have a character flaw if you don't like
Snickers - paper and all
Lives by her mother's motto of: "Work hard.
Stay clean. Love others, and go to church."
Quick witted
Has red hair (or is it white, or brown, or what?)
It faded so she shaded it.
Wears glitzy clothes
Likes diamonds
Has had so many things fixed that no two parts are
the same.
Is 50 something
Is at the age if it doesn't hurt, it doesn't work
Queen of the resale shops
Has 3 children; Patti, Bryan, and Jennifer (P.B.J.
doesn't mean peanut better & jelly)
Married to Herschel Wells who is Vice President of
Lifting and Loading
Left Dixie with one suitcase, 2 feed-sack dresses, a
sack of friend chicken, and $25 to ride the bus 36 hours to Brownwood,
TX to attend Howard Payne University
Two things about college she didn't know: 1) That
you majored and minored; 2) That you had to pay.
Lived with Dr. and Mrs. Guy Newman, the college
president and his wife in order to attend school
In college was voted "Most Pleasing to Behold"
(today that would probably be the "Best Dressed" but she was wearing the
clothes of the wife of the college president)
Has a building named in her honor at Howard Payne
University - The Mamie D. McCullough Athletic Building
Serves on the Howard Payne University Broad of
Trustees
Will become Dr. Mamie McCullough on May 17, 1997
when Howard Payne awards her an honorary doctor's degree.
Dreams of Building a House of Hope where one can sit
on the porch and rock and provide a safe haven for those who need to
retreat from life's daily battles
Some of the quotes she uses in her messages are:
"Fake it till you make it"; "Don't just go thru life - grow thru
life."; "We are all "Thumbbody"; "Laughter is the best internal
jogging."
Her message to us is "I Believe in You"
After ...
Gloria halleleuia!
Mercy, mercy me.
Mamie Claire Darlington is getting her Phd.
Now Mamie, you know we love you, and that we truly care.
And there are some things about your life I've been asked to share.
Mamie was born in
Dixie, Georgia. She was the youngest of nine.
Her momma taught her to Work Hard, Stay Clean, Love Others and Go to Church ...
and that is mighty fine.
Mamie is the "I CAN" lady. She is, yes siree.
She wears her bee pin as a reminder to "Bee All You Can Bee!"
When she arrived at
Howard Payne University on that mighty fine day,
Two things she didn't know was that you majored and minored and that you had to
pay!
While living with Dr. Mrs. Guy Newman, she was voted "Most Pleasing to Behold".
What the students didn't know is that Mamie was wearing Mrs. Newman's clothes.
She travels
thousands of miles each year. You could say "miles" or "kilometers".
And what her message will do for you is turn up your "hope-ometer".
She wears glitzy clothes and likes diamonds. Prefers that the diamonds not be
small.
Believes you have a character flaw if you don't like Snickers - paper and all.
Mamie believes
laughter is the best internal jogging, that it's wonderful for the belly.
And the letters "PB&J" to Mamie don't mean peanut butter and jelly.
They stand for Patti, Bryan, and Jennifer - her children - and her love for them
is exploding.
She's married to Herschel Wells, who is the Vice President of Lifting and
Loading.
How old is Mamie?
She's 50 something. And, hey, don't you smirk.
She says she's at the age where if it doesn't hurt, it doesn't work!
She believes today is the best day of her life, that's wisdom from a sage.
She's had so many things fixed on her body that no two parts are the same age!
Mamie's hair faded,
she "shaded" it. And she's queen of the resale shops.
She says "Fake it till you make it." And, baby, don't you stop.
Don't just go through life - grow through life. We're all "Thumb-body". It's
true.
And Mamie's main message to us all is "I Believe In You!"
Mamie is an
encourager, author, motivational speaker, mother and wife.
And she hasn't just "gone", she's "grown" through life!
Now, Mamie, remember who loves you. And mercy, mercy me!
Mamie Claire Darlington McCullough is getting her Phd.
... The success of your Celebrity Rhyme is based on
both the inside information supplied by
you and the creative talents of Tony Brigmon, Ambassador of FUN!
An Important Message For Corporate Leaders! . .
.
From: Tony Brigmon
Ambassador of FUN
Dear Corporate Leader ...
This may be the most important letter you'll read before your next
awards banquet.
You need a fun, unforgettable way to recognize special
people on special occasions. Something more energizing and memorable than
a just plaque on a wall or a certificate of appreciate.
Something that will not only make special people feel really
special but also inspire others to emulate the positive attributes you are
recognizing in this special person or team members. Something so unusual
it is guaranteed to make the recipient(s) feel like the "celebrity" they are!
Enter Celebrity Rhymes . . .
Celebrity Rhymes combine lively music with fun "inside
information" (provided by you) to capture unforgettable experiences, affirm
accomplishments and give humorous insights about special individuals, groups or
professional services.
See testimonials to see how
excited people when they hear a song written for and about them, their
accomplishments and their special memories.
Then call or email Tony Brigmon to arrange for a Celebrity
Rhyme that someone or team members in your organization. You'll be
glad you did!
*** Please Note: One lyrics have been approved, the Celebrity Rhyme
is professionally
recorded by Tony. Any changes or additions to lyrics need to be made
before your Celebrity Rhyme is professionally
recorded, of course ... otherwise an additional fee will be required.
About Tony
Who is Tony Brigmon?
This
is Tony to the left.
Tony is the former Ambassador of FUN for the highly successful Southwest
Airlines.
Tony has been intimately involved in helping business leaders connect with
their employees, change corporate culture, and promote a healthy, productive
environment in meetings and the workplace.
After conceiving a unique way to generate PR for Southwest Airlines as a keynote
speaker and creating a highly successful way to present stress management
information to 2000 Southwest employees, Tony became their "Goodwill
Ambassador."
Tony later earned Southwest Airlines President's Award for exemplifying the
spirit of enthusiasm, fun, sincerity and *love* (caring), which is Southwest
Airlines, and for sharing that spirit creatively through employee development
programs.
Now
self-employed as a full time keynote speaker, Tony is known as the "Ambassador
of Fun", and continues to provide customer care and employee development
programs for Southwest Airlines.
Tony creates original songs as "This Is Your Life" Celebrity Rhymes to
recognize special people on special occasions.
Tony has written 46 original fun songs, to help parents teach values to their
children and have fun together. He has always been interested in what
makes adults and children emotional fit and what helps them develop strong
values. See Tony Tunes
He enjoys reading, exercising, and having fun with family and friends.
I
would say -- in a nutshell -- your tape was the hit of my party. What a thrill
it is for anyone to have a song written and sung just for them! I'm glad I was
that lucky person.
This
is Tony to the left.