SPOTLIGHT: 'Days of our Lives' Memorable Musical Montages

I an a romantic. I admit it. I want to watch a couple fall in love slowly and and sit on the edge of my seat as I wait for "the moment." Do you remember the days when your favorite couple fought so hard to be together? And then, when they were finally united, they received their own special song? This signified that they had "made it." Or when they were torn apart, they would remember the good times shared, and the beautiful song would play in the background of a flashback sequence. Do you miss that? I do!

I miss hearing the latest pop songs on the soaps and how much many of them added to the shows in the '80s and early '90s, before the show couldn't afford to pay for them anymore. Music added so much to the moment.

Today, I want to highlight Days of Our Lives, which was known as the show for supercouples and romance. Below are some of my favorite musical montages from the past, including John (then thought to be Roman) and Marlena, Bo and Hope, Kim and Shane, and Steve and Kayla. I would love to hear what you think about the use of music in daytime soaps.

50 Greatest Soap Actresses: #39 Patricia Pease

NAME: Patrica (Patsy) Pease
RANK: 39
SOAP ROLES: Kimberly Brady, DAYS OF OUR LIVES (1984-1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2008); Patricia Fennell, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (1996); Cissie Mitchell, SEARCH FOR TOMORROW (1979-1982)

AWARDS:
1990 Soap Opera Digest nomination for Outstanding Super Couple: Daytime
1988 Soap Opera Digest win for Favorite Super Couple: Daytime
1986 Soap Opera Digest win for Favorite Daytime Super Couple on a Daytime Serial
1986 Soap Opera Digest win for Best Actress

COMMENTS FROM THE PANEL:
Damon L. Jacobs: When Patricia Pease walks into a scene, there is no looking away, no fast-forwarding, no flipping channels.  She literally captures your attention, completely inhabiting the persona to whom she is giving heart, tears, and power.  She does not just act, she possesses the role she is given.  Every look, every gesture, every vocal intonation is completely organic to the character she vividly brings to life.  She is one of the rare actresses who draws not only from the strength gained from fighting her own personal battles, but uses that energy to 100% commit to helping others.  Whether she makes that happen through her acting, or her fitness consultations, Patricia is constantly using her talent, resilience, and passion to make this world a happier place than how she found it.  Let's all hope that Patricia gets more opportunities to entertain and inspire us in the new year. 

INTERVIEW ARCHIVE:
- In July, We Love Soaps published a revealing six-part interview with Patricia Pease.