My Favorite Things (album) 1960, Coltrane left Miles [Davis] and formed his own quartet to further explore modal playing, freer directions, and a growing Indian influence. They transformed "My Favorite Things", the cheerful populist song from 'The Sound of Music,' into a hypnotic eastern dervish dance. The recording was a hit and became Coltrane's most requested tune—and a bridge to broad public acceptance. On March 3, 1998, Rhino Records reissued "My Favorite Things" as part of its Atlantic 50th Anniversary Jazz Gallery series. Included as bonus tracks were both sides of the "My Favorite Things" single, released as Atlantic 5012 in 1961. My Favorite
My Favourite Australian My Favourite Australian My Favourite Australian is a public vote run by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on the show's website. The results are currently displayed at the National Portrait Gallery, which opened December 2008. Olivia Newton-John, actress who starred in "Grease" alongside John Travolta. <br>Peter Cundall, longtime television presenter of "Gardening Australia" <br>John Farnham, singer-songwriter who released Australia's first CD album. <br>Bob Brown, the first openly gay member of the Parliament of Australia, who currently serves as Senator for Tasmania. <br>John Howard, former Australian Prime Minister who served from 1996 to 2007. <br>Fred Hollows, former college professor who raised public