starliteyes Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I don't know, Miles, but doesn't it seem as though we are the only two playing this game any more? Once again, it's your serve. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Thanks. Maybe we can get Princess and others to play if we feature more dancing, like this next one: So long, gal of mine If some old hand tries to hand you some new line Though my horse knows what to do I must still depend on you To whoa, whoa, giddy up, whoa, Giddy up, giddy up, whoa It's from a forties musical that featured a well known big band of the day, as well as a top comic actor. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Here's another clue or two. The dancer in this movie could probably be referred to as "The Queen Of Tap". The comic actor was known for his red hair, although the movie is in black and white. Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I can't say that I actually knew the title of the song, but I did have some ideas of where to look and your last hint really helped, Miles. The song's title is So Long, Sarah Jane, with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Lew Brown and Ralph Freed. It was sung by Bob Eberly and, even more memorably, danced to by Eleanor Powell in I Dood It, co-starring Red Skelton and featuring the Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Good work. You are correct, Starlit. Thanks for posting that clip. I believe that our poster, The Princess Of Tap, was influenced by watching Eleanor Powell and she would often do a lariat dance around the plains of Kansas. Maybe we'll hear from Princess about that. In the meantime, it's your thread, Starlit. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 7 hours ago, MilesArcher said: Good work. You are correct, Starlit. Thanks for posting that clip. I believe that our poster, The Princess Of Tap, was influenced by watching Eleanor Powell and she would often do a lariat dance around the plains of Kansas. Maybe we'll hear from Princess about that. In the meantime, it's your thread, *Starlit. Miles, the only lariat dance I ever saw was on Roy Rogers on TV. Or it may have been on my Roy Rogers View-Master. Did you have one of those? *Star--We're still holding the curtain for you on this thread Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Life is gay, life is fun And there's safety in more than one Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 The vocals of both co-stars in this early 1950's film were dubbed. Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 The composer wrote the song that was ranked number one on the Songs of the Century list. The lyricist was very prolific and collaborated with many different composers. Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 The male star of the film was known for his eternally youthful appearance, which he attributed to a strict vitamin and health food diet regimen. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Well, it took a while to find this one. I figured the composers were Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer and the movie had to be "The Petty Girl", but I couldn't find a list of lyrics for the songs. I also assumed that the male star, Robert Cummings, was involved in the song. I finally found the video of the song "Fancy Free" with Joan Caulfield (dubbed by Carol Richards) singing. Here it is: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
starliteyes Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 So glad you got it, Miles, because I was running out of clues. While none of the songs in this movie were all that memorable, I always kind of liked Fancy Free, in my opinion the best of the lot. And now, back to you once again! Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Starliteyes, some of your songs are getting tougher and tougher, but no complaints from me. Here's one that's not from a musical. In fact, it's probably the only song that's sung in a well known film noir that has been shown on TCM's Noir Alley. Your eyes of blue, your kisses too I never knew what they could do The song was actually written in the 1920's and was recorded by several artists. It was featured in a nightclub scene in the 1940's noir. Link to post Share on other sites
Desilufan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me Here's one of my favorite versions (sorry the movie isn't ringing a bell to me right now) Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 You are correct, Desilufan. The movie is "Detour" from 1945. The song was written by Jimmy McHugh and Clarence Gaskill in 1926 and it has become a standard over the years. It was sung in the movie by an actress named Claudia Drake. Here she is: Nice work, Desilufan. Now it's your turn to post the next one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Desilufan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Thanks! ok here's mine Now that's the prettiest sound.You'll ever hear.It's just like heavenly music to my ear Link to post Share on other sites
Desilufan Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 This song is a less memorable song from the only musical (movie) with the rat pack. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 The song is called "Bang! Bang!". It was written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for the movie "Robin And The 7 Hoods", and it was performed by Sammy Davis Jr. It is a favorite of our poster, The Princess Of Tap. Here it is: I'll bet the prop department was praying that Sammy would get it done in one take. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, MilesArcher said: The song is called "Bang! Bang!". It was written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for the movie "Robin And The 7 Hoods", and it was performed by Sammy Davis Jr. It is a favorite of our poster, The Princess Of Tap. Here it is: I'll bet the prop department was praying that Sammy would get it done in one take. Miles, many thanks for remembering.😍 Link to post Share on other sites
Desilufan Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 9 hours ago, MilesArcher said: The song is called "Bang! Bang!". It was written by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for the movie "Robin And The 7 Hoods", and it was performed by Sammy Davis Jr. It is a favorite of our poster, The Princess Of Tap. Here it is: I'll bet the prop department was praying that Sammy would get it done in one take. That's it! It's honestly a favorite of mine too.. your turn @MilesArcher Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 The following words are not from a certain former President, but are indeed from a well known song. Old man sunshine, listen youNever tell me dreams come trueJust try it, and I'll start a riot Can you name it, as well as the composers, singer and movie? Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 9 minutes ago, MilesArcher said: The following words are not from a certain former President, but are indeed from a well known song. Old man sunshine, listen youNever tell me dreams come trueJust try it, and I'll start a riot Can you name it, as well as the composers, singer and movie? George and Ira Gershwin wrote "But Not For Me" for the musical "Girl Crazy". Judy Garland sang it in the movie adaptation. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Very good, Princess. I know that Judy is one of your favorites. Here she is: Nice going. Princess, your up next. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Next: "And mops up the floor with me" Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 18 hours ago, Princess of Tap said: Next: "And mops up the floor with me" Hint#1--It's from a musical featuring dancing. Link to post Share on other sites
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