In my case, she's grown accustomed to my nostalgic fantasies.
Now if I were to walk in the door with Doris, Helen and Lena inflatables she might raise any eyebrow.
In the meantime, I can't get enough of Fats Waller.
"Ain't Misbehavin"
His facial expressions at the start of this video are hillarious...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSNPp...eature=related
Ah! Those WERE the days.
http://youtu.be/10yscQRNwaE
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
Yes they were Emil and today (Jan 30th) we mark the passing of another from that Greatest Generation of entertainers.Originally Posted by Emil Miller
I learned of Patty Andrews death today at 94
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/31/ar...ies-at-94.html
Perhaps the most recognized song they performed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qafnJ6mRbgk
Patty is typically seen in the center whenever they are together. ^Here she's the one who steps out for the solo part
Here they're singing one of my all time favorites made popular by Glenn Miller:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdrYYUuT07Q
[QUOTE=Gilliatt Gurgle;1201468]I learned of Patty Andrews death today at 94
Drat, beat me to it. I'll offer up a teaming with Danny Kaye, used recently as one of the songs served up by the Fallout 3 in-game radio station.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEyDNTLlRgU
You must be the change you wish to see in the world. -- Mahatma Gandhi
That's quite an advanced age but it's always sad to see them go. I imagine there will be quite a few old timers dusting off their discs in remembrance.
[QUOTE=Calidore;1201483]I was actually singing this a couple of weeks ago but I didn't know until now that Danny Kaye was the male vocalist .
"L'art de la statistique est de tirer des conclusions erronèes a partir de chiffres exacts." Napoléon Bonaparte.
"Je crois que beaucoup de gens sont dans cet état d’esprit: au fond, ils ne sentent pas concernés par l’Histoire. Mais pourtant, de temps à autre, l’Histoire pose sa main sur eux." Michel Houellebecq.
How about some Bob Wills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk99I0YYn0M
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