from nbc news, this is "today," with kathie lee gifford and hoda kotb, from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. >> oh. >> oh. >> try day friday, november 29th. day after thanksgiving and if you're feeling like we are, you don't want to try anything today. >> noted. bloated. >> capital "b." >> we've got a big show for you. nicolette sheridan is here to get you in the christmas spirit.

>> performance by the texas tenors. >> love them and ambush make-overs because we missed everybody at the parade yesterday. hope you had a great thanksgiving. hope you enjoyed the parade. >> we have bad news for you, so you might as well brace yourself as you're sitting there scratching your belly because the average american, just so you know, consumed yesterday 4,500 calories. >> is that like four days' worth of food basically? >> about. about. 3,000 on your turkey dinner, 1500 calories on snacks and drinks. >> that's the only way that saves me. i love that meal so much, i don't snack on anything. >> you don't? >> huh-uh. because then you don't have your appetite for all the good stuff. >> you are right. here's a question, when you go to someone's home for thanksgiving, do you ask for leftovers? do you say hey. >> hey. >> i'm leaving. >> going to eat that? >> taking that turkey? >> going to finish that? >> apparently this is a big thing. people go to other people's homes and not wait to say does anyone want extra sweet potatoes? they come and ask, may i have what's left in that dish?

>> you know, diane, she is an etiquette expert, says unless your host offers, you do not ask for leftovers. if leftovers are offered, you may, of course, say yes. best rule of them, err on the side of -- >> some people show up at people's homes and this is what we have read and heard from sources with their own tupperware committee containers just not to inconvenience the host so you don't have to give me a dish that you'll never see again. >> that i won't ever remember to return. >> do you return people's tupperware? >> yeah. >> oh. okay. >> it just seems almost like a nothing. >> you just bring your own ziplocks, right? >> ziplock have the containers that look like tupperware so they're sturdy containers. sometimes i don't -- i'm not trying to be rude. sometimes i don't intentionally return something, not because i'm like, an extra plate. i think i forget about it. >> not you, hoda, really?

>> you know what someone forgot about on our table? >> oh, my gosh. >> we don't have a drip, a drop of red wine. >> we have water. ♪ santa claus is coming tonight ♪ ♪ santa claus is coming tonight so put out some cookies and try to sleep tight santa claus is coming tonight ♪ ♪ so put out some cookies and drink up that wine santa claus is coming tonight ♪ >> all right. >> marcus collins, john and jaycee. thanks, you guys. >> thank you fors the serenade. we'll see you in a bit. >> work on another number, will you? nice. nice little surprise today. >> all right. it is black friday and that means -- >> why do they call it black friday? >> i don't know. they should call it green friday. >> yeah. >> the day you buy things. >> yes. the question is, do you start buying your christmas gifts on black friday? keep in mind thanksgiving came late so there are fewer shopping days between thanksgiving and

christmas. so you've got to get busy. >> what i realized too that when you're in the city, especially, and see the salvation army red kettles and everybody doing their dances and stuff outside of it, they're already -- salvation army is $26 million in the hole this year. >> why? >> because they are only allowed to ring their bells from thanksgiving through christmas eve outside of most of the retailers. six days less. think of that, about that when you make a little donation to them. >> oh, yeah. i didn't realize that. >> i didn't know that either. here's another question four. how much money do you spend on your kids at christmas? there is a survey out there that says most parents well, a fourth of parents will spend up to $500. >> per child. >> but most will spend between $100 and $200. >> yeah. >> $500 seems a lot i think. it seems like a lot. >> depending on what your kid wants. once they start to get older they want things far more expensive, electronics and they want a certain pair of shoes. forget it, cas.

and those things are incredibly pricey. >> i know. it does seem like -- most of -- you're right. most of the electronics even for younger kids who want those things. i don't know what the right price range would be. sometimes after christmas there are kids that get everything -- >> they get so much stuff they don't appreciate anything and they play with it five seconds and throw it away. it's really -- >> you know what they might like? >> what? >> we have something that is unique and we're not sure if it's good or not but they have brushing your teeth is a thing you do every day, a couple times. >> please. >> most of you do. anyway -- >> and the ones that don't, you don't know who you are, that's the trouble. >> here are different flavored toothpastes. they have one that comes in cupcake. >> cupcake. >> and one that comes in bacon. >> see, i love bacon, but i like to brush my teeth after i have bacon so i don't smell like bacon. >> you want -- yeah, right. >> i can't imagine wanting to brush your teeth with bacon. >> where are we spitting? >> i'm not going to try it.

>> why not? >> because the texas tenors are here. >> put it on my nose! >> oh. >> i might try. >> bambino is going to go crazy over me when i get home. oh, hoda, you're really doing it. is it the bacon kind? >> i did cupcake. >> of course you did cupcake. >> spit. >> you can't swallow it. >> someone didn't think this through. >> oh, she's going to go off camera. oh. >> i got to. i'm sorry. i didn't see a -- by the way -- >> let me smell your cupcake breath. smells like cupcake. >> it does. >> yeah. >> who's going to love that, your girls that are here this weekend. they're going to love that. >> a novelty item created at -- where can they buy it? >> it went past. >> firebox.com. $11 each. >> all righty. >> anything else to talk about? bad behavior while driving, people. you cannot believe some of the

things -- >> we have to do this. >> we'll do the naked. >> this is so good. >> okay. >> so what if you were minding your business in your house, go on to your patio or terrace whatever it is. >> to take in the moon. >> and guess what. >> you look across the neighbors. >> it's their moon. >> there are people, and this woman -- there's a woman who wrote this article because the people who lived across the street from her were -- they liked to walk around naked. >> nudists. >> they walked around their house naked. the dad barbecued naked. the kids sat around the table with the parents naked and ate. >> the woman loved to garden. do you know how many times you have to bend over when you garden? do you have any idea how many times you have to contort your body to actually do gardening well? >> well, so she wants to know what she should do in that situation? look, when she's on her -- when she's upstairs on their terrace, she can see down into their -- >> their backyard.

their living room. >> all of their business. what would you have done if your neighbor bore was doing that? >> besides moving? i don't know. you cannot ask people to do something different in their own home. they have the right to do it. i feel bad because i don't really think there's anything you can do. you can say, listen, i have small children, they look outside. they'll say something like, the human body is beautiful. yeah. but yours isn't. i'll never forget the time we were in france and we were at a lovely hotel and cody was all excited because he heard all the ladies go topless. >> oh, lord. how old was cody? >> 8. i don't remember. we're there. and we're -- and -- the first day goes by and he says mom, why do all the old ladies do it and none of the young pretty ones? all the older ladies with the, you know, flopping everywhere and throw them over to lift up the kids. exactly. >> what's funny, in new york, and anyone who's lived in apartment living knows when you're in your apartment and there are buildings all around

you and -- i don't have shades on my windows. >> i know you don't, hoda and you have told me that you do the dash sometimes. >> well, people do because you know why? your bathroom is here, the bedroom is there and here's your option. do i take all this time to find a robe and put it on or dash for ten seconds? nobody -- but it is a little intimidating because you can see -- i can see what people are doing in their apartments. i can see when they're having dinner. you can see when they're having breakfast. >> what makes you think they can't see you dashing? >> it's thrilling. it's exciting. you're like oh, my god, i made it. it's fun. >> you only think you made it. probably 400 people go, there goes ho idea dashing again. >> it's time for friday funny. >> i love that. >> from facebook fan linda. so thank you very much. an 82-year-old man named morris went to the doctor to get his annual physical. a few days later, the doctor saw

his patient morris walking down the street. morris was with a gorgeous, hot, young woman with a tight skirt and high heels on his arm. couple days later, the doctor asked morris to come back in for a little office follow-up. when morris walked into his office and sat down, the doctor said, you're really doing great, aren't you, morris? i was surprised to see you on the street with that young girlfriend the other day. morris looked at him confused and said, just doing what you said, doc. you said to get a hot mama and be cheerful. doctor started laughing and said, i didn't say that, morris. i said you've got a heart murmur, be careful. >> pretty good. >> thank you, linda, for that joke. >> that was cute. time for our johnson's baby of the week when we announce and celebrate new moms and their adorable new additions to their families. first we have a baby born october 25th in melrose, massachusetts. her name is cali marie ricevuto. her parents chris and pam say their newborn daughter loves to listen to music. >> to a baby born in arlington, virginia, october 9th.

tejas rag. he's a funny baby. >> third johnson's baby of the week, hunter bruce sergeant. >> look at him. >> born november 15th. in beverly, massachusetts. hunter decided to surprise his parents and arrive a little early. mom offers this advice, always make sure your hospital bag is packed. you never know when you're going to need it. >> congratulations to all of our beautiful babies. if you want a chance for your baby to appear in today's johnson of the week. >> go to klgandhoda.com for details. >> should they connect? >> go to the connect button or something. we're not sure. >> all right. the lovely nicolette sheridan discovers the spirit of christmas. >> and we're going to get to the heart of her holiday movie right after this.

klgandhoda.com. she's best known as wisteria's lane seductress on "desperate housewives" and now golden globe nominee nicollette sheridan is taking part in the

christmas spirit literally. >> the name of her new movie on the hallmark channel. plays a journalist whose ghost tries to help people find the power within. >> do your own homework. i said back off. >> good job. >> and here we go. >> whoa. >> yes. >> i need one of those. >> yes. >> wouldn't it be nice to be able to intervene like that? >> yes. >> love that. >> so this is a project you brought to the hallmark, channel, right? >> it was an idea i had. i thought, hallmark is the place for it, and i had a wonderful experience for them doing a movie called "honeymoon for one," a couple years ago. in january we decided we were going to go ahead with this, and it's airing on sunday. >> so that's really fasttracking. >> that really is. >> usually takes much, much longer than that. >> tell us the concept of this film.

>> okay. well she's a journalist and she had to take some time off because her editor thinks she gets too close to the stories. so she goes back to her hometown to take care of her brother's family because he's been redeployed overseas. so there, she is very protective of this town and this man breezes into town and wants to buy the town and ruin it and change it. >> hate it when that happens. >> yes. they get into a car crash and they are in comas, but their spirits are alive and well. so the spirits in the spirit world, they have to learn some lessons in order to come back to the real world as they knew it. >> oh. >> make amends of sorts? >> five days before christmas. yeah, to change patterns and behavior and to become better people. >> wow. you guys shot this quickly, didn't you? >> three weeks or something. >> 15 days. >> 15 working days. >> you're kidding. it's a bit mad doing it that quickly. >> where did you shoot the movie? >> in lebanon, ohio.

>> wow. >> beautiful, charming town. >> you found a creative way to bring your dog along, didn't you? >> we like this. how did that work out? >> oliver is the true star of this movie. he is. >> look how darling he is. he steals every scene. >> but he's not a trained actor, is he? >> he is. i told him what to do before the scene and got into my hospital bed and he performed perfectly. >> he found his marks, did his own actions. couldn't have been better. oh, yes. it's heartwarming. >> how long have you had oliver, by the way? he's so cute. >> he just turned 9 while we were in lebanon. >> he enjoyed the experience? does he have an agent now? >> no, but i think i should get him an imdb page, don't you? >> he's adorable. >> a lot of people watching are wondering if you still keep up with the ladies from "the desperate housewives". >> you know what? i haven't seen them for a while. i haven't seen those girls for a while. >> sometimes you run into each other at events. >> exactly. >> everybody busy doing their own thing. >> what's next for you? >> i've just written a half hour show.

this has been a busy year. putting together this christmas story and half hour comedy that i'm very excited about. >> really? >> where might we see that? do you know yet? >> i'm looking for a home for it right now. it's getting a very positive response. it's exciting. >> congratulations on everything. >> thank you. >> too bad we don't have time to play our shakespeare game. >> ask hoda one question. see if she knows us. >> ask us both. what do you mean, ask hoda? >> you wanted to play. >> i've been dying to play. you said i don't want to play the shakespeare game. >> okay. which play was this quote from, "lord, what fools you mortals be?" >> shoot. we should know that. i'm going to say -- it's wrong but "macbeth" for fun. >> what is the correct answer? >> "midsummer night's dream". snupt exactly.

>> last one. >> dealbreaker. tie breaker. >> okay. olympia dukakis, which character did she play, was it hamlet, romeo or king lear? >> is the segment over? king lear? >> yes. >> hoda is genius. >> what is the prize? >> and olympia is in this movie. >> she's such a sweetheart. she plays an the lightweight witch. she's wonderful. >> she is a lovely lady. >> stunning woman. >> "the christmas spirit" premiers this sunday night on the hallmark channel. very proud of you, hoda. >> thank you. >> almost out of their makeup chairs can ready for their close-ups. the startling results of our ambush makeovers. >> bobbie's abuzz with the products that make you go -- >> right after this. >> i can't wait. are very old fashioned. i think we both are clean freaks. i used to scrub the floor on my knees. [ daughter ] i've mastered the art of foot cleaning. oh, boy. oh, boy. oh, boy. [ carmel ] that drives me nuts. it gives me anxiety

just thinking about how crazy they get. [ doorbell rings ] [ daughter ] oh, wow. [ carmel ] swiffer wetjet. you guys should try this. it's so easy. oh, my. [ gasps ] i just washed this floor. if i didn't see it i wouldn't believe it. [ carmel ] it did my heart good to see you cleaning. [ regina ] yeah, your generation has all the good stuff. [ daughter ] oh, yeah. i should be honest with my parents but at times i don't

want to tell them the truth. >> find out what's really going on inside the teenage mind next week on "today."

oh, yes, it's time for bobbie's buzz. >> from a beauty mask to mittens, we'll get there in a minute, but a lot of products that will make you go hmm. >> here to share some of those fine items is today's style editor and author, bobbie thomas. >> hello. this is a mini version of a hmm segment. first up are two unifaced beauty masks. you may ask yourself why? >> why. >> these masks actually come with cell binding glue and a student here at nyu was frustrated, her name was joy lee, with how her girlfriends all wanted to have these like

big eyes. she said what about the alternative to plastic surgery being a beauty mask you buy and put on. i really have to commend her. she doesn't really sell these. she did this as a school project to get attention and make a statement this is going really far. >> these seem trendy. these bags. >> i love this idea. these are called jump from paper. so the two designer girls wanted to see if they could make bags that look like the cartoon version. you can actually fill them. you can fill them with items. they expand. people everywhere around the globe are posting pictures. >> that is crazy. >> so clever. >> and before we get to the most adorable twin baby girls, these are called smittens. they are moist wipes in the shape of a glove, and they were called something else but they're now s m.i.t. tens. they would help you with these. >> come on in. >> about to peek right now. >> oh, my gosh. look at these babies. >> adaline and isidora, modeling

these new little headbands. from etsy. these are called baby hair extensions. they're baby pig tails. >> i can't even stand it. look at her. >> oh, my gosh. >> look at the other baby. >> the hair plus baby wigs. they thought of everything. you can go to etsy or our website to figure out where you can get any of these products. >> i can't take it. i'm hot and i know it. home run. home run. >> all right. >> thank you. >> wait until you see how these lucky ladies fared after their ambush make-over. move over flash dance. we're going to show you the right way to pull off the sweatshirt look. >> really? >> yes, hoda. >> where are the babies. >> right after your local news.

we're back with a special try day friday edition of our plaza ambush makeover when we pluck two lucky ladies and surprise them with brand new looks. >> here with the results is our

resident makeover team, contributor and stylist to the stars. >> here we go. >> louis vacarri, la la la la. everybody's learned it, that's so great. "today" contributor and contributing editor for "people style watch" jill martin. >> hi. >> how was it today? >> the holiday crowds are here, the plaza is jammed, full, easy pick. >> and freezing, yes. >> find out our first lucky lady. her name iston yap eisen steen. she's 46 years old from new york. she became the owner of a doggy day care. >> oh. >> you could use her. >> and recently been focusing her time on that so she was so thrilled when she got to be the center of attention for the day. let's listen to her story. >> well, you're used to pampering dogs. >> yes. >> now it's time for us to pamper you. what do you think of all this? >> i could not be more excited. i came down to see the "today" show and i'm getting a make-over. i can't wait. >> surprise. one thing on your wish list. >> i don't know. something different. i'm completely in your hands. >> lewis loves to hear that. here we go.

>> she's ready. >> yeah. >> so her friends, betsy is here and her boyfriend jay. all right, guys, please keep your blindfolds on until we give you the green light. here is tonya before. >> all right. tonya, let's see the new you. >> wow. >> all right. >> all right. jay, betsy, take off your blindfolds. >> oh, my god! >> jay is in shock. >> tonya, are you ready? >> yes, i'm ready. >> turn around sweetie, right behind you. >> oh, my god! oh, my god! >> you look awesome. >> wow. wow. >> you're right about that. >> i can't stop looking. oh, my gosh. >> look right there at camera 12. >> now that tonya has literally gone to the dogs i wanted to make her life glamorous. arson gave her this great haircut. >> i love that cut. >> and edith did the makeup.

made her hair brown, more modern. >> jay, what do you think? >> outrageous. >> i agree. >> betsy? >> i love it. totally glam. >> the dogs are going to love it. >> jill, tell us about the dress. >> perfect to wear to work, right? she wanted something for the holidays. she picked this dress. by maggie london. just a great sparkly dress. >> it is pretty. >> do you like? >> i love it. >> i knew you would. >> you look gorgeous. >> tonya, go join your boyfriend and betsy. >> our second lady is jennifer. she's 49 from georgetown, texas. she's too busy being the mother of three daughters and working full time as an accountant to do anything for herself. so she jumped at the chance to be pampered for a few hours. let's hear her story. >> okay. well, i think daughters are more excited than mom. what do you think? >> i think this is awesome. i'm so excited for my mom. i think she really deserves this and i think she's going to look awesome. >> oh. i think she's flipping out, am i right? >> i am. it's really exciting. here we are in new york. we came to watch the "today" show and here i am. >> all right.

they are here with, get this, charlotte and isabelle, her -- the daughters, she's with her sister rebecca and niece lila and friends kathie, megan and nicole. >> everybody is here. so exciting. >> i know! let's look at the last picture of jennifer before and bring out the new. >> keep the blindfolds on. >> wow. >> all right. you guys, take them off. >> oh, my gosh. >> oh. >> jennifer, you look gorgeous. turn around, sweetie, and have a look. >> turn around. >> i love it. oh, my gosh. >> it's really cute. >> i love that style. >> home run, home run. >> we scored. we scored. >> lewis, what a great haircut. >> great haircut. arson. make the hair color, terra cotta color which is very new, modern.

warms up her skin color and it was all accented by the makeup. >> what do you guys think? >> oh, my gosh. >> like a different person. oh, my gosh. mom, you're so beautiful. >> thank you. >> this dress is for the holidays. >> this is new by shani again. the built-in undergarments but we always add spanx and we're showing her shoulders. that's the new thing. >> that's so pretty. >> let's bring tonya out too. >> great job. great job. all right. how to wear that sweatshirt any time, anywhere. >> wow. and country roots with a classical sound, a performance by the texas tenors coming up right after this.

the sweatshirt is one of the biggest trends this season, but comfort doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. >> it does not. >> now you can slip into something more comfortable and go to work, play or party. >> here with tips on how to rock the sweatshirt for any occasion is teen vogue's editor in chief amy astley. >> hi. i wore my sweatshirt for you. >> you look adorable. >> of course you did. >> i'm cozy. >> we were talking about the college trend or kids of that age? >> a trend that started on the fashion runways and it works for everybody. it's cozy, it's comfortable, and sweatshirts have been updated with embellishments and prints and they look different. >> something tells me you're going to show us. >> ashley is up first, a look for school. tell us what ashley's got on.

>> she has a great express hoodie that's $49.99. we paired it with the pea coat. she looks pulled together. plaid skirt from top shop, zara shoes, target backpack, $30. shows the hoodie doesn't have to be sloppy. >> it's cute. >> the red color is nice. doesn't have to be gray. >> thank you. if you want to dress it up for the weekend we have carissa coming out. >> here's carissa. >> what did carissa do? >> instead of wearing what you expect to see which is a t-shirt we have a sweatshirt underneath that has print and the sweatshirt has a little more body to it. it's just a nice change-up from a knit sweater or t-shirt. we layered her sweatshirt from dillard's with a forever 21 tweed coat on top. men's wear a big trend, crossbody bag, cute distressed jeans from torrid and the cute nike sneakers to complete the look. >> what about the hat? >> that beanie is from aeropostale and $13. >> nice find. >> cute. >> all very affordable. >> very affordable. >> thank you.

thanks, carissa. >> going out on a date. >> going on a date. >> this is victoria. she is wearing a forever 21 sweatshirt, $19.80. >> wow. >> with an american eagle skirt on sale for $37. it looks luxurious and rich. shows you can wear something sporty on top but still looks glamorous. >> yeah. >> she has the beautiful legs, high heels. she's wearing a forever 21 shoe for $36. >> unbelievable. >> the whole outfit is affordable. >> the jewelry from juicy couture also affordable. >> thank you. >> all right. if you want to go to work, ivana has the look for that. >> i like that. >> i like it too. winter white is a big trend and looks very rich because she's wearing all the cream tones with the camel coat that makes it look sort of luxurious. that michael kors feeling. >> i love that look. >> the jewelry, the bag with the gold hardware, classic but still wearing a kohl's sweatshirt on sale for $19.99.

do you think it's upon important to make sure you've got on a monochromatic look? >> it's not too busy and printed. the luxurious accessories that are affordable. >> that bag looks speak expensive. >> that bag is a forever 21 bag, $39. >> looks like a michael kors bag. >> and ivanka trump sandal on and the pants are from dillard's, calvin klein. gap coat, $140 on sale. >> fantastic. thank you. >> good luck. >> if we want to head out to the cocktail party, valerie wants to do, is that a sweat shirt? >> yes. >> a top shop sweatshirt. this is the most expensive sweatshirt we're showing you today, it's $100. it has the leather trim on it which is what makes it look evening and special. look for lace embellishment, beading, leather trim, we belted it. don't be afraid to give it more shape and have it not be so big and baggy. works well over the tulle skirt which is from kohl's for $44. >> i can't believe the prices. >> all the accessories are affordable. >> and top knot hairdo.

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defends your value and is willing to make that phone call or creates a piece of kind i have concrete opportunity. >> right. >> a few years back, i had been out of the work force a few years and i was trying to get back in. >> yeah. >> that isn't easy, right? >> it's much harder. >> i reached out to an old colleague of mine and i knew that she kind of loved my writing. and so what she did, she made a few phone calls and lo and behold, i go and interview for a part-time lectureship and it was a toe in the door and it made such a difference. >> sometimes it's hard for people to make that initial step because you feel a little weird asking someone for a step ahead. >> i think one of the ways to handle it is to offer. ask not what your mentor or sponsor can do for you, ask what you can do for them. >> yeah. >> and i think -- i mean, one of the excellent points in silvia's book which i think is an incredibly good guide book for your 20s for millenial women is

that sense of find a sponsor who actually have power. women are very good at finding mentors who are nurturing and warm but may not have the keys to the kingdom. this is about analyzing who has got power and who can be helpful and how you can help them because all bosses want bright young people with smart ideas. >> some are so busy you hesitate to ask them. are they the very people you should because they're the kind that find time for everything? >> exactly. for instance you might know someone who started a business. you're fascinated by this business. she desperately needs a website. you know how do that because you just created one for the elementary school, right? you have skills that you can offer and that makes you invaluable to them and then they open doors. i mean it really is a two-way street thing going on here. >> you're not asking for, you know -- >> charity. >> you're not asking to spend a week with them. say, do you have ten minutes for me? >> that's it. >> and go in prepared with three questions, three things. >> maximize it. >> don't hang out with them for the sake of it. go and be focused about what you want. i have people wanting to talk to

me about their careers all the time. >> what do you do. >> i say no. when you figure out what you want to do, magazines or media, tell me how i can be of use to you. but i don't have the time. it's not therapy. it's specific. >> that's a good line. >> don't mess with her. >> i know. >> that's okay. you ladies, thank you. >> nice to see you both. >> it's a great book. >> terrific book. thanks so much. >> all right. not only good looking but they can sing a little too. >> when we come back, they're going to perform for us. >> the texas tenors. but first, this is "today" on nbc. ♪

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♪ couldn't drag me >> when jc, marcus and john got together, they became the texas tenors and boy, do they make beautiful music. >> between the three of them they've performed from branson, missouri, to lincoln center to luca, italy. >> with a pbs special airing tomorrow the texas tenors have a brand new cd called "you should dream." >> wow. >> nice to see you guys. >> thanks for having us. >> can you believe it, your own pbs special. >> very fancy. >> dream come true. >> your music, you can get the cd but on itunes as well. >> preorder the itunes, "you should dream" and amazon. >> why should they choose that over "evolo". >> we'll sing "you should dream ,"the title. >> terrific. here they are. texas tenors.

♪ ♪ tell me who hasn't felt lost when you're not where you thought you ought to be ♪ ♪ tell me who hasn't felt discouraged by their reality ♪ ♪ tell me who hasn't walked a thousand miles just to find they're going the wrong way ♪ ♪ tell me who hasn't thought tomorrow is just another day ♪ ♪ but i am telling you the tide is going to turn ♪ ♪ the doors will open when you finally learn ♪ ♪ you should dream that the voice inside you sing ♪ ♪ you should dream that your

wishes take wings ♪ ♪ close your eyes fill your heart's desire hold on tight set the world on fire ♪ ♪ be the living reason for all to see ♪ ♪ you should dream ♪ tell me who hasn't thought with all their hot just to find their love wasn't true ♪ ♪ tell me who hasn't hurt when they see others do what they want to do ♪ ♪ tell me who hasn't lived without regret never wanting another chance ♪ ♪ tell me who hasn't sat on the sidelines and watched the others dance ♪

♪ but i'm telling you your day is going to come ♪ ♪ the guiding light to be near ♪ you should dream, let the voice inside you sing ♪ ♪ you should dream and let your wishes take dream ♪ ♪ close your eyes fill your heart's desire hold on tight set the world on fire ♪ ♪ be the living reason for all to see ♪ ♪ you should dream ♪ you should dream ♪ you should dream

> i am here to help. you and i will get through this together.