1965: THE OBJECTS
A Razor's Edge Musical Trilogy
Part 1: Hope

"1965: THE OBJECTS" is a U.S. © protected musical work - published 7-31-2025
All Rights Reserved Ralph D. Wagnitz, U.S. Copyright © 1965 © 1987 © 2008 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz
NOTE PUBLICATION DATE: Story/Screenplay and All Songs (music & lyrics) © July 31, 2025

"1965: THE OBJECTS" - a musical play/screenplay in 2 Acts

Story, script and music July 31, 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz

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ACT I


1965 (5:36) - Opening song to Act I, Scene 1

Song 01: 1965

performed by Ralph D. Wagnitz
Dave Wagner stands at his brother Bob's casket

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Robert (Bob) E. Wagnitz, Christmas 1967

SNOW (3:48) - Act I, Scene 2

Song 02: Snow

First song composed by Ralph D. Wagnitz, 1964 age 14
performed by Dave Wagner as snow falls at The Little House

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SO YOUNG (4:05) - Act I, Scene 3

Song 03: So Young

First rehearsal as new band "The Objects"

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Members decide on new name "THE OBJECTS" (no song) - Act I, Scene 4

And the group was dubbed "The Objects"

Ralph Wagnitz age 17 with Kent bass guitar 1967

CALL ON THE PHONE (4:12) - Act I, Scene 5

Song 04: Call On The Phone

Performed by The Objects for audition at Reid Lake Saturday Night Dances

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BROAD OL' COLLEGE WOMAN (3:43) - Act I, Scene 6a

Song 05: Broad Ol' College Woman

Bob Wagner with "The Objects" at Stover's Bar - East Lansing, Michigan

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PACKAGIN' MAJOR (3:27) - Act I, Scene 6b

Song 06: Packagin' Major

Bob Wagner - lead vocal & guitar with Dave Wagner - harmony & Hofner bass - Stover's Bar

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OUR LAST SATURDAY DANCE (4:27) - Act I, Scene 7

Song 07: Our Last Saturday Dance

performed by "The Objects" - final dance at Reid Lake Park

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"The Objects" rock out at a party - 1967



INTERMISSION



ACT II


BOB's FRENCH HORN (3:20) - Act II, Scene 8

Song 8: Intro to Act II - Bob's French Horn

Sung by Dave Wagner

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Ralph Wagnitz horn recital Ohio State 1971
Grandma McMahon, Ralph, My Mom, Aunt Margaret

SOMEONE JUST LIKE YOU (5:40) - Act II, Scene 9

Song 9: Someone Just Like You

Sung by Bess and Dave Walking "The Oval" to Mirror Lake
Horn solos by Ralph D. Wagnitz on a vintage 1966 Conn 8D

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CARNEGIE HALL (4:02) - Act II, Scene 10

Song 10: Carnegie Hall!

performed by The Ohio State University Concert Band - March 23, 1972

Dedicated to my friend and mentor Dr. Donald E. McGinnis
...the greatest conductor I have ever played for...

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BESS and DAVE after Carnegie Hall concert - Act II, Scene 11

No Song

HEY MR. BLOOM (5:09) - Act II, Scene 12

Song 11: Hey Mr. Bloom

Sung by Dave Wagner waiting for audition results Cleveland Orchestra, 1972
Horn excerpts by Ralph D. Wagnitz, age 20, 1970

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I MISS HER / SOMETIMES (4:51) - Act II, Scene 13

Song 12: I Miss Her / Sometimes

sung by Dave and Bess on their return
to Mirror Lake (2 yrs later)
Horn solos by Ralph D. Wagnitz (age 72) on a vintage 1966 Conn 8D

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Ralph D. Wagnitz - 2nd Horn - The Cleveland Orchestra - 1977-1984

PRESERVING THE SOUND (3:16) - Act II, Scene 14

Song 13: Preserving The Sound

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SHRINK YOUR BRAIN (3:36) - Act II, Scene 15

Song 14: Shrink Your Brain

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LONG, LONG ROAD (4:19) - Act II, Scene 16

Song 15: Long, Long Road

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DAVE at his 80 acres in Minnesota (0:70) - Act II, Scene 17

Dave at his 80 acres

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Beethoven 8th (excerpt) (2:06) - Act II, Scene 18

Beethoven 8th (excerpt)

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EXCERPT from Beethoven 8th Symphony - Trio
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LOVING SON (4:32) - Act II, Scene 19

Song 16: Loving Son

final song performed by Dave Wagner
Horn solos by Ralph D. Wagnitz on a vintage 1966 Conn 8D

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Ralph Wagnitz and his Mom, 1986
Mississippi River overlook north of Little Falls, Minnesota

MOMMA'S BREEZE, BOBBY'S RAIN (5:28)

Exit Music
Song 17: Momma's Breeze, Bobby's Rain

performed by Ralph D. Wagnitz

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segue to the musical "MINNESOTA WINDS"
© 1987 © 2024 by Ralph D. Wagnitz


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