Written by
NASA: Music to Wake Up By
on
on
STS-32
DATE: January 16, 1990
✦ Danny Boy by Martin and Radomski
Comment:
- Three-part wakeup call in honor of Shuttle Commander Dan Brandenstein’s 47th birthday including: a trombone and piano ensemble playing Danny Boy performed by Martin and Radomski; Boston Celtics basketball forward Larry Bird offering congratulations to the crew and birthday wishes to Brandenstein; and Astronaut Office personnel singing Happy Birthday. Hi Dan. This is Larry Bird. Congratulations to you and the crew on the slam dunk with LDEF, referring to its rescue last week. He ended with, Happy birthday and have a safe landing. Astronaut Kenneth Bowersox in mission control then said: Good morning, Columbia, and a happy birthday to Danny boy.