Author Topic: The forgotton songs thread (Read 72495 times)

streetlegal · « **Reply #30 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:15:55 AM »

Another song originally from the 1930s, but this is my favourite vocal version - a laid back interpretation from 1968.

McManus · « **Reply #31 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:10:00 AM »

1930s! Really? I thought we boomers had it all to ourselves.

streetlegal · « **Reply #32 on:** May 19, 2012, 07:05:01 AM »

Yep - the orignal version of this song was released in 1931 with vocals by Ozzie Nelson. The 1930s gave us so many great songs.

streetlegal · « **Reply #33 on:** May 24, 2012, 08:21:53 AM »

Another beautiful old song that was originally released in 1931. But I love the soft three part harmonies in this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxO2OXl-QpE&feature=related

smojoe · « **Reply #34 on:** May 24, 2012, 04:03:17 PM »

It's a Barnum & Bailey world. These words are in the tune "It wouldn't be make believe'. And NO, I didn't look it up.
s-j

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #35 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:50:41 AM »

You got the song Smo-Joe , but it's better known as... ' It's only a Paper Moon '

jh.

smojoe · « **Reply #36 on:** May 25, 2012, 10:44:07 AM »

Ha ha you're being diplomatic Jimmy. The title IS "It's only a paper moon". (Metupid)
Jake....from State Farm

LJA3395 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 25, 2012, 11:12:19 AM »

I REALLY LIKE THESE FORGOTTEN SONGS. THEY SURE TAKE YOU BACK WHEN THERE WAS REAL MUSIC WRITTEN.

LJ

smojoe · « **Reply #38 on:** May 25, 2012, 03:11:26 PM »

I think my feeling are being hurt here. You're calling these songs forgotten. Ok, I guess it fits me. I am ready for Freddy (the friendly undertaker). With very few exceptions, (maybe the oo-blah-dee number), we DO these tunes at the club. About once a night we will stick in some old old stuff.
And that's because people will DANCE to it. Remember dancing. Back when people went out and interacted with one another?

smo-joe

LJA3395 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:15:23 PM »

SMO-JOE,

I'M AN ARCHITECT & A SOIL SCIENTIST. MY GRANDSON TELLS HIS TEACHERS THAT I DRAW PICTURES & PLAY IN THE DIRT FOR A LIVING.
WITH MY SOIL SCIENTIST HAT ON, I WOULD SAY YOUR "OLD AS DIRT"

I KNOW BECAUSE I'M THERE
TOO $:-\$ I GUESS ALL WE CAN DO IS KEEP PUFFING ON OUR HARPS

LJ

streetlegal · « **Reply #40 on:** May 26, 2012, 06:40:07 AM »

Maybe I should have called it - 'The songs I'd forgotton that I remembered thread.' Don't take it too seriously folks. Just lean back and listen. And if you have a favourite old song on youtube then feel free to post it here too.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #41 on:** May 27, 2012, 07:38:57 PM »

This is a great song to PLAY, it was a real favourite of mine a while back, but i had forgotten about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rH73D8KAgpM

jh.

streetlegal · « **Reply #42 on:** May 31, 2012, 06:13:33 AM »

A song that dates back to 1940 - (and featured in Henry's tabs thread a little while back) - but here in a recording that was made in 1963.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbLz2DcxZEQ

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #43 on:** May 31, 2012, 07:31:41 AM »

Aw Street , that woman is scary, her phrasing woeful, but a good example of how not to do it.

jh.

Gnarly He Man · « **Reply #44 on:** May 31, 2012, 11:33:48 AM »

Not a Barbra fan, eh Jimmy?

McManus · « **Reply #45 on:** May 31, 2012, 12:13:43 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfQ5oeTGtLE

Jimmy, hope this works. I'm lousy at cutting/pasting--hmm---been that way since kindergarten. Barbra; singing "The Best Gift". Ann and I played got the record the Christmas before our son was born in June--just seemed perfect. Ann and I may be the only people who haven't forgotten--discovered?--this tune.

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #46 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:16:52 PM »

Quote from: McManus on May 31, 2012, 12:13:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfQ5oeTGtLE

Jimmy, hope this works. I'm lousy at cutting/pasting--hmm---been that way since kindergarten. Barbra; singing "The Best Gift". Ann and I played got the record the Christmas before our son was born in June--just seemed perfect. Ann and I may be the only people who haven't forgotten--discovered?--this tune.

Came thro' perfectly Dennis thank you. Her performance was excellent, and not the easiest type of song to put over, horses for courses eh

jh

Gnarly He Man · « **Reply #47 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:33:16 PM »

Hooray!
McManus however AKA Donald.

McManus · « **Reply #48 on:** May 31, 2012, 02:47:05 PM »

Donald, only by my mother, and when I was in trouble.

Don

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #49 on:** May 31, 2012, 03:04:21 PM »

Sorry Don , ya know i know who you are.

jh.

LJA3395 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 31, 2012, 05:39:27 PM »

HALFNOTE, LET OLD DON, DONALD OR WHAT EVER, WHINE.

I KNOW HIM & HE'S MOST LIKELY IN A BAD MOOD BECAUSE HE HASN'T CAUGHT A FISH LATELY.

I'LL HAVE TO SEND HIM A PICTURE SO HE'LL KNOW WHAT ONE LOOKS LIKE

LJ

McManus · « **Reply #51 on:** May 31, 2012, 06:47:21 PM »

Jimmy, you may have to mediate.

L.J.'s an architect, soil scientist, expert witness--he can be a bit exacting and bothersome. The man even has a pond--nope never been there to fish. I'd just drive over, but L.J. isn't the concealed carry kinda guy. Nope, liable to have the rifle or pistol in his hand...wife Elizabeth is probably more accurate..but don't just show up without an invite. Probably doesn't have any fish in his dumb ole pond anyway.

I do remember catching lotsa fish--I just can't remember if I went fishing today.

Always good to hear from you, L.J.

streetlegal · « **Reply #52 on:** June 01, 2012, 05:51:57 AM »

Quote from: Jimmy Halfnote on May 31, 2012, 07:31:41 AM

Aw Street , that woman is scary, her phrasing woeful, but a good example of how not to do it.

jh.

Well Jimmy - opinions seem to be sharply divided on Ms Streisand as a singer. I happen to think she is remarkable and unique - and here she does something quite different with this old song. I listened to quite a few versions before choosing this one - to me it stood out by a mile

Jimmy Halfnote · « **Reply #53 on:** June 01, 2012, 07:39:12 AM »

Here is another , with a young Amy .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YIYtGdtrx5A

jh.

streetlegal · « **Reply #54 on:** June 22, 2012, 07:08:06 AM »

Another famous old song that was first released in 1940 - I think this is the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK70h4kVd88&feature=related

streetlegal · « **Reply #55 on:** June 29, 2012, 06:09:26 AM »

An old song first released in 1925. Sinatra recorded a big band production version much later, but here it is performed as a piano duet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K5x2NFUdAs

McManus · « **Reply #56 on:** June 29, 2012, 10:17:17 AM »

Great tune, Streetlegal. My wife doesn't understand; I'm certain I'd enjoy Frank singing; but sometimes listening to the lyrics gets in the way of the music. I like it.

streetlegal · « **Reply #57 on:** July 02, 2012, 06:03:35 AM »

Yes - my apologies to your wife - but in this case I preferred the instrumental version. The Sinatra recording is also on youtube, but there is also this more interesting slower version that was recorded by Peggy Lee, for those who would like to hear the lyric of this old song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHpYP_oZPqw

McManus · « **Reply #58 on:** July 02, 2012, 10:31:26 AM »

Peggy Lee, one of my very first loves.

pax · « **Reply #59 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:24:48 AM »

Stayin' cool

.

Frank sings "Laura".

http://youtu.be/lG620Usj7pQ

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