Most folks know Glenn Medeiros as a singing idol, when he recorded “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You,” which spiraled to the Top 10 on the pop charts. His cover of the George Benson love ballad enabled the Kauai High School student to sing his hit on NBC’s “Tonight Show,” where host Johnny Carson interviewed him.
The recording enabled Medeiros to tour nationally and internationally, a journey that was just one chapter of his multi-career, as depicted in his inspirational memoir, “From One Stage to Another,” due to be released this fall. With the foundation of a show biz career, Medeiros – still adding accomplishments to his dossier – evolved into a compassionate hyphenate who excels in life, as a son, an athlete, a student, a father, a husband, a teacher, an educational leader, and now, an emerging author.
In the book, Medeiros displays a keen skill in storytelling, with a conversational tone in his text. Clearly, family was important in his formative years, and his earnest desire to succeed is obvious.
FYI, I read a provided manuscript, and it’s obvious that when doors opened, he was ready to mount a few new chapters in his life.
Of course, the book includes chapters of his teaching career, which led to his current position of president of Saint Louis School. Talk about a climb! An enviable achievement.
Confession: As a former journalist covering entertainment, I’ve tracked Medeiros’ early triumphs as an entertainer, reviewed him in Waikiki shows when he co-starred with comedian-singer Frank DeLima in a revue mixing music with comedy. It’s that stage of his career that I know him best.
I have talked stories and shared laughter in frequent lunches with Medeiros and DeLima. Simply put, pocho punch lines were plentiful, when two Portuguese sons of Hawaii – both divine Catholics — convene.
It is with cheerful anticipation that I wish Medeiros blessings and good fortune in his new endeavor as an author. You go, guy!…
And that’s Show Biz…