starliteyes Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 That is all correct, Princess, and the thread is yours! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Next: "This world of men and Mickey Mice" Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 The song is Rap Tap on Wood by Cole Porter from Born to Dance. Eleanor Powell's vocal was dubbed by Marjorie Lane, but nobody had to dub Eleanor's taps. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 3 hours ago, starliteyes said: The song is Rap Tap on Wood by Cole Porter from Born to Dance. Eleanor Powell's vocal was dubbed by Marjorie Lane, but nobody had to dub Eleanor's taps. Oh, But Ellie dubbed her own taps. Star, you can tap your troubles away with the next question..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 We dance and sing We steal a touch of spring Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 The lyrics to this song were written by a well-known female lyricist. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 The song is "I Dream Too Much" from the 1935 movie of the same name. It was written by Jerome Kern and Dorothy Fields and was sung by coloratura soprano Lily Pons. The movie also starred a young Henry Fonda. I couldn't find a clip from the movie, but here is a recording by Miss Pons: 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 That is correct, Miles, and the thread is yours. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thanks. You'll probably know this one: Love has found my brother, JuniorAnd my sister's even loonier! Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 12:58 AM, MilesArcher said: Thanks. You'll probably know this one: Love has found my brother, JuniorAnd my sister's even loonier! You know, Miles, I actually didn't recognize these lyrics, and then, in the wee small hours of the morning, I was watching a performance of Carousel (not the movie) on youtube and the ensemble was singing June is Busting Out All Over and suddenly I heard the lyrics above and voila! I had the answer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very good, Starlit. Of course, it was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. In the movie the song is performed by Claramae Turner as Hettie, Barbara Ruick as Carrie, and a whole lot of very energetic singers and dancers. Here's a clip: That number was filmed at Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Nice job, Star. Now it's up to you to challenge us with the next one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Walk up and say "How be yaGee, but I'm glad to see ya, palHow's tricks? What's new?" Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, starliteyes said: Walk up and say "How be yaGee, but I'm glad to see ya, palHow's tricks? What's new?" " The Babbitt and The Bromide " by the Gershwins and performed by Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in the Ziegfeld Follies.... It was written originally for Fred Astaire and his sister Adele in their 1927 hit Broadway musical "Funny Face". Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 11 hours ago, Princess of Tap said: " The Babbitt and The Bromide " by the Gershwins and performed by Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in the Ziegfeld Follies.... It was written originally for Fred Astaire and his sister Adele in their 1927 hit Broadway musical "Funny Face". Sorry, Princess, but that is not the song, although I can see how you might have thought it was. The song in question is from a 1930's film and was written for the film and not previously done in a Broadway show. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 The song is "Love Thy Neighbor" , which was written by the songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Revel. It was sung by Bing Crosby in the 1934 film "We're Not Dressing". Here is a recording by Bing: Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Excellent, Miles! Your turn to try and stump us. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I doubt that this will be too difficult. You're all dressed up to go dreaming, Now don't tell me I'm wrong. But what a night to go dreaming, Mind if I tag along? Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 You're right, Miles, this one isn't difficult at all. The song is Moonlight Becomes You, written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke. Bing Crosby sang it to Dorothy Lamour in Road to Morocco. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Very good, Starlit. After the previous question, I just kept thinking of Bing Crosby songs. Here is a clip: Nice work, Star. You're up next. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Do you mean what you are saying, Or is this a little game you're playing? Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Hint: The composer of the song won 3 Oscars for Best Song, as well as being nominated for 8 others. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 It's another song from the team of Harry Warren and Mack Gordon. The song is "My Heart Tells Me". It was sung by both Betty Grable and Phil Regan in the 1943 movie "Sweet Rosie O'Grady". Here is Betty's recording: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 You got it, Miles, and now you've also got the thread. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Do you know this one? No need to tell me now what makes the world go round, When at the sight of you my heart begins to pound and pound. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Here's a hint: Bing in the 1940's. Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now