Singer brings music and memories to Waltham seniors

Waltham seniors were treated to “A Musical Journey Through the Years” show with singer and entertainer Tommy Rull at the Stanley Senior Center on Friday afternoon.

Rull sang hit songs from the ’50s and ’60s  such as “Venus” by Frankie Avalon and “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison along with crooner classics by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Perry Como. 

A highlight of the one-hour performance was a sing- and clap-along to Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” beloved by Red Sox fans as an eighth-inning spirit-lifter at Fenway Park. The audience was right on time – and loud – with the familiar “so good, so good, so good” refrain.

Rull has entertained crowds across the United States, Europe and the Caribbean during a decades-long musical career. Between songs he shared funny stories about past concerts. When he shared his story about a battle with loose dentures, he positively rocked the house.

The free show was sponsored by the Waltham Cultural Council, which helps fund events in the arts and humanities for the Waltham community.

The Council on Aging offers concerts and other social gatherings for seniors over 60 and their families at the Stanley Senior Center. Check the February calendar for upcoming events.