MultiEye Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Benny Goodman Orchestra "Sing, Sing, Sing" Gene Krupa - Drums, from "Hollywood Hotel" film (1937) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I picked up this record at the thrift store a while ago. It was a whim, as I was expecting them to be another run-of-the-mill Dixieland revival group. It turned out that they are very entertaining to listen to, with a high standard for silly nonsense jazz, a genre that is actually very demanding of the musicians involved (like the musicians that worked for Spike Jones, and similarly Raymond Scott.) This one song in particular features some of the best laughing trumpet work I've ever heard, with long-winded, out-of-breath ha-has and that little, squeaky inhale at the end. Boy! That's the best, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Benny Goodman Orchestra "Sing, Sing, Sing" Gene Krupa - Drums, from "Hollywood Hotel" film (1937) Sometimes I'm reminded that Benny Goodman really was a good player. I tend to overlook him because I'm not a big fan of big band. Here's something you might enjoy, featuring that great clarinet player Buster Bailey, with Noble Sissle in this video. It's not big band, but if you like the clarinet you'll like this. (Anyone who likes jazz even a little would like this!) Really excellent music here; and the comedy is sometimes so unfunny that it is funny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhP0Jw8uNiU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayDivorcee Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Benny Goodman Orchestra "Sing, Sing, Sing" Gene Krupa - Drums, from "Hollywood Hotel" film (1937) One of the most stirring songs of the era! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MultiEye Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Count Basie & His Orchestra - Jumping At The Woodside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MultiEye Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Count Basie & His Orchestra - One O'Clock Jump (1943) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08jyOwx96Ig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Benny Goodman Orchestra "Sing, Sing, Sing" Gene Krupa - Drums, from "Hollywood Hotel" film (1937) This song was, I believe. written by Krupa, and is one of the most significant songs in musical history... the quintessential song that signifies the Swing era. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MultiEye Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 This song was, I believe. written by Krupa, and is one of the most significant songs in musical history... the quintessential song that signifies the Swing era. I agree 100%, glad we agree on that. Thanks for the feedback. Here's another gem for everybody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xdt140DuQo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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darkblue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 South Park once had this episode where a goat was mistaken for Stevie Nicks. While there is a goat-ish vibralto in her singing, it's very attractive, I think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHyFAOJn3HI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casablanca100views Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Elvis- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misswonderly3 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I used to like to address everyone who'd posted a tune here, listen to it and comment on it. It's nice for people to get feedback. But lately, I just can't keep up. This is a good thing, it shows there are a lot of people who like to participate in this thread (not that it's "my" thread, but I'm glad it's popular.) However, I don't seem to have the time to listen and comment on every single piece of music being posted here. Doesn't mean I'm not interested, though. I'll try and give a little feedback on the last few: Gene Krupa ! "Sing Sing Sing" is just as wild and energetic and youthful as any music ever is, then or now. You want to turn it up and dance to it. db, those South Park parodies of celebrities are usually hilarious. I'll have to check that one out. (Hm, after listening to that, maybe she does sound a little like a goat. A very cute one, though.) That classic Elvis tune is undeniably pretty and romantic. You can see why it gets played so often at weddings. Thanks, Char. Some R.E.M. : "That sugar cane that tasted good That cinnamon, that's Hollywood..." I have no idea what Michael Stipe is going on about in this song, but I don't care. For me, music trumps lyrics every time. (Not that lyrics aren't important.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I used to like to address everyone who'd posted a tune here, listen to it and comment on it. It's nice for people to get feedback. But lately, I just can't keep up. This is a good thing, it shows there are a lot of people who like to participate in this thread (not that it's "my" thread, but I'm glad it's popular.) However, I don't seem to have the time to listen and comment on every single piece of music being posted here. Doesn't mean I'm not interested, though. I'll try and give a little feedback on the last few: Gene Krupa ! "Sing Sing Sing" is just as wild and energetic and youthful as any music ever is, then or now. You want to turn it up and dance to it. db, those South Park parodies of celebrities are usually hilarious. I'll have to check that one out. (Hm, after listening to that, maybe she does sound a little like a goat. A very cute one, though.) That classic Elvis tune is undeniably pretty and romantic. You can see why it gets played so often at weddings. Thanks, Char. Some R.E.M. : "That sugar cane that tasted good That cinnamon, that's Hollywood..." I have no idea what Michael Stipe is going on about in this song, but I don't care. For me, music trumps lyrics every time. (Not that lyrics aren't important.) Try to listen to the extended 8-9 minute youtube of "Sing Sing Sing" It's even better, with great sound quality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MultiEye Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Try to listen to the extended 8-9 minute youtube of "Sing Sing Sing" It's even better, with great sound quality. Way ahead of ya, I got the 13-14 minute version Live at Carnagie Hall 1938. Here ya go - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MultiEye Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Elvis- You want one of my favorite Elvis tracks??? Here ya go, Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casablanca100views Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Little Anthony and the Imperials 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayDivorcee Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I hadn't heard a Nick Drake song until Riverman played over the credits of a forgettable modern movie a couple years ago. Hauntingly beautiful. Here is a lovely, self-recorded short song by Nick Drake's mum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkblue Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Had I heard that without knowing what I was listening to, I might have taken it for a gorgeous Donovan track. I went looking for the movie that used it - I think it was 'Dream with the Fishes' (1997), which has some nice comments at IMDb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheGayDivorcee Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Had I heard that without knowing what I was listening to, I might have taken it for a gorgeous Donovan track. I went looking for the movie that used it - I think it was 'Dream with the Fishes' (1997), which has some nice comments at IMDb. Funny, I hadn't thought of Donovan, but yes. The movie was more recent I believe--I saw it during a hotel room movie binge last winter. It was set in Amsterdam in a sleek house on the river. A woman discovers her husband is having an affair with her good friend and things predictably unravel. It was all rather ho hum (or maybe I was too sleepy to appreciate it) until Riverman was played at the end. Somehow I can't remember either lead actor, so couldn't find it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkblue Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 My 2nd favorite of her hits (after 'Sign of the Times'). The goofy but ridiculously handsome guy who pops up for a few seconds is Sacha Distel, who was such a player he actually dumped Brigitte Bardot in 1959. For me, seeing Pet in this video brings to mind Laura Innes - Dr. Kerry Weaver on the superb long-running series 'ER'. I'd never thought about the resemblance before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayDivorcee Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 My 2nd favorite of her hits (after 'Sign of the Times'). The goofy but ridiculously handsome guy who pops up for a few seconds is Sacha Distel, who was such a player he actually dumped Brigitte Bardot in 1959. For me, seeing Pet in this video brings to mind Laura Innes - Dr. Kerry Weaver on the superb long-running series 'ER'. I'd never thought about the resemblance before. That quick bit with Sacha Distel was a riot. Imagine anyone dumping BB! I must Google him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MultiEye Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4G-jQkKNAI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MultiEye Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHtiwBbmYyEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIaC7U-HZVY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkblue Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The Alan Parsons Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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