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

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

Story, script and music © 2008 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz

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ACT I

1965 (5:36)

Song 01: 1965

performed by Ralph D. Wagnitz
© 2008 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format




Robert (Bob) E. Wagnitz, Christmas 1967

SNOW (3:48)

Song 02: Snow

First song composed by Ralph D. Wagnitz, 1964 age 14
performed by Dave Wagner as snow falls at The Little House
© 1965 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

SO YOUNG (4:05)

Song 03: So Young

First rehearsal as new band "The Objects"
© 1985 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

Ralph Wagnitz, 16th Birthday with new Kent bass guitar



CALL ON THE PHONE (4:12)

Song 04: Call On The Phone

Performed by The Objects for audition at Reid Lake Saturday Night Dances
© 1986 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

BROAD OL' COLLEGE WOMAN (3:43)

Song 05: Broad Ol' College Woman

Bob Wagner with "The Objects" at Stover's Bar - East Lansing, Michigan
© 1967 © 2025 by Robert E. Wagnitz and Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format


PACKAGIN' MAJOR (3:27)

Song 06: Packagin' Major

Bob Wagner - lead vocal & guitar with Dave Wagner - harmony & Hofner bass - Stover's Bar
© 1967 © 2025 by Robert E. Wagnitz and Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

OUR LAST SATURDAY DANCE (4:27)

Song 07: Our Last Saturday Dance

performed by "The Objects" - last saturday dance at Reid Lake Park
© 1987 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

"The Objects" rock out at a party - 1967




INTERMISSION



ACT II


BOB's FRENCH HORN (3:xx)

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

Dedicated to my brother Robert (Bob) E. Wagnitz
Horn solos by Ralph D. Wagnitz on a vintage 1966 Conn 8D
© 1986 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

Grandma McMahon, Ralph Wagnitz, Mom Verna Wagnitz, Aunt Margaret
Ralph's 1971 French Horn Recital at Ohio State University School of Music

HAZEL EYES (5:05)

Song 09: Hazel Eyes

Sung by Dave Wagner after meeting Bess at OSU Summer Band
© 1986 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

A MAN JUST LIKE YOU (5:40)

Song 10: A Man Just Like You

Sung by Bess Morgan after meeting Dave at OSU Summer Band
Horn solos by Ralph D. Wagnitz on a vintage 1966 Conn 8D
© 1993 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

CARNEGIE HALL (4:02)

Song 11: Carnegie Hall!

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

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

© 1993 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

I MISS HER (3:45)

Song 12: I Miss Her

sung by Dave after breakup with Bess
© 1974 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

HEY MR. BLOOM (5:09)

Song 13: Hey Mr. Bloom

Sung by Dave Wagner waiting for audition results Cleveland Orchestra, 1972
Horn excerpts by Ralph D. Wagnitz, age 20, 1970
© 1964 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

PRESERVING THE SOUND (3:16)

Song 14: Preserving The Sound

Sung by Dave Wagner and members of The Cleveland Orchestra
© 1993 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

SHRINK YOUR BRAIN (3:36)

Song 15: Shrink Your Brain

Sung by psychiatrist Dr. Wyze
© 1990 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

LONG, LONG ROAD (4:19)

Song 16: Long, Long Road

Sung by Dave Wagner on his way to his 80 acres in Minnesota
© 1990 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

LOVING SON (4:32)

Song 17: Loving Son

final song performed by Dave Wagner
Horn solos by Ralph D. Wagnitz on a vintage 1966 Conn 8D
© 1990 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format

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

- EXIT MUSIC -
Song 18: Momma's Breeze, Bobby's Rain

performed by Ralph D. Wagnitz
© 2023 © 2025 by Ralph D. Wagnitz: Song in MP3 format



Ralph Wagnitz, 2nd Horn - The Cleveland Orchestra, 1977-1984





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


For more information contact: Ralph Wagnitz rwgisoh@gmail.com