tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post5042665519606991928..comments2024-03-28T22:01:15.059-04:00Comments on BB Creations: Songs from 1928Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-66258848527943550602022-02-15T19:49:55.774-05:002022-02-15T19:49:55.774-05:00The Julliard School created an extraordinary video...The Julliard School created an extraordinary video of "Bolero" early in the pandemic. Let me see if I can find it...<br /><br />Enjoy: https://youtu.be/rqzkn-jX-JUThe Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-20660430988573664362022-02-12T14:48:33.690-05:002022-02-12T14:48:33.690-05:00I was all ready to use Ol' Man River from the...I was all ready to use Ol' Man River from the 1954 film, Show Boat but then I read it actually debuted in 1927. I was quite bummed by it because this was one of mom's favourites. Bolero is a great song and, yes, Ginger (Tina Louise is 88 years old today-Saturday) did sing this song to Gilligan.<br />Mom's life is the life of legends. She packed so much in her life especially the first 28 years. Her second act, with Daddy and us were her happiest. How I miss her.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-66025469554445868122022-02-12T14:42:16.222-05:002022-02-12T14:42:16.222-05:00She was fun loving and went by her own code. Torvi...She was fun loving and went by her own code. Torville & Dean were so great. Yes, whenever I hear Andre Rieu I think of my mom. I had no idea that song was that old either and she was quite striking looking so I was surprised to see her in James Bond.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-85074076887150764022022-02-10T21:13:20.929-05:002022-02-10T21:13:20.929-05:00Hmmm... 1928. That year also saw the debut of &quo...Hmmm... 1928. That year also saw the debut of "Ol' Man River" and I'm pretty sure mom liked that song as well. I've always loved Bolero ever since being exposed to it in the movie "10." And didn't Ginger sing "I Wanna' Be Loved by You" to Gilligan at some point?<br /><br />Happy birthday, Mom. I'm sorry you had to endure so much pain and loss in your life. I do know her time with Dad (and us) were the years that meant the most to her. I miss her too.Birgit's brother!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02178558291532747729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-38922593167248261512022-02-10T13:14:17.818-05:002022-02-10T13:14:17.818-05:00May the memories of your mom give you comfort, esp...May the memories of your mom give you comfort, especially on her birthday. She looks like a fun-loving, free spirit (and you do resemble her)! ♥ The first song creates quite the earworm. I remember it from the movie, now it won't get out of my head. ☺ Bolero is a great tune and Torville and Dean's performance was amazing! My late friend Corrie also loved Andre Rieu and I will forever think of her when I see his name. I didn't know Mac The Knife is that old, or the history behind it. It was fun to hear Lotte Lenya sing it in German! She made an excellent villian in To Russia With Love. The scene with the dagger in her shoe comes to mind. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-90226084993446542412022-02-09T22:58:23.203-05:002022-02-09T22:58:23.203-05:00So many have said I look like my mom and I am happ...So many have said I look like my mom and I am happy. I know! The music is all very different and, to be honest, I had no idea where Mack the Knife came from.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-80717498616162813192022-02-09T22:56:11.546-05:002022-02-09T22:56:11.546-05:00Yes, I saw this film a few years back and didn’t r...Yes, I saw this film a few years back and didn’t realize they did some music for the Marx Bros. <br />I knew Lotte Lenya wanted to keep her husband’s talent and memory alive but I had no idea she was one of the victims that Bobby Darin sang. I have to really try and listen to those words..hardest part for me. I have to admit, when albums started putting the lyrics down for each music piece on the inside sleeve, I love it.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-31250518270969837232022-02-09T22:52:39.128-05:002022-02-09T22:52:39.128-05:00I do have great memories and she made special days...I do have great memories and she made special days even more special. If you ever get a chance to see Andre Rieu, you must go.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-56694515416331063162022-02-09T22:50:47.063-05:002022-02-09T22:50:47.063-05:00Thank you so much, people have been saying that,Thank you so much, people have been saying that,Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-31738296238127873852022-02-09T22:50:15.142-05:002022-02-09T22:50:15.142-05:00Yes, my one friend said I am looking more and more...Yes, my one friend said I am looking more and more like her but I know I still have some of my dad but my brother looks more like my dad. Thank you so much for what you wrote. You touched my heart.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-12837307061272075002022-02-09T22:47:26.279-05:002022-02-09T22:47:26.279-05:00Oh you are so welcome! Never fret asm New day, thi...Oh you are so welcome! Never fret asm New day, this will all be done...fingers crossed😁. I’m glad you enjoyed the music and happy birthday to your dad.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-19482127273578510762022-02-09T22:43:06.000-05:002022-02-09T22:43:06.000-05:00Yes, I didn’t want to use the MM and version so I’...Yes, I didn’t want to use the MM and version so I’m glad you like this one. Yes, they did often show women after guys like Frank Sinatra being chased by Betty Garrett..hahahaaa. I have seen many where the man went after the girl but in a way that would not be agreeable with many nowadays. <br /><br />My mom’s birthday is tomorrow but I’m so glad you can relate to such a gregarious nature since you had relatives who also loved to have fun. I miss her every day. I’m glad you enjoyed this Rieu version of Bolero. <br />I wanted to showcase Lotte Lenya here since she was such a major star in Germany as a cabaret singer and yes, she was the evil gal with the nasty shoe. When I saw the young picture of years back, I couldn’t believe she was the same person.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-63893133239287853012022-02-09T17:08:39.026-05:002022-02-09T17:08:39.026-05:00I can see her in you. I know all the music, but wo...I can see her in you. I know all the music, but would not have connected them as being from the same era, they are all so different.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-64368844146031295012022-02-09T17:07:30.679-05:002022-02-09T17:07:30.679-05:00Kslmar and Ruby did music for a few Msrx Brothers ...Kslmar and Ruby did music for a few Msrx Brothers movies and were the subject of the movie "Three Little Words." <br /><br />Lotte Lenya spent a lot of her later years reminding people of the music of Kurt Weill. When Bobby Darin covered "Mack The Knife," he mentions her among the victims of Mackie Messer...John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-60028146559355627932022-02-09T14:57:37.749-05:002022-02-09T14:57:37.749-05:00You have lovely memories of your Mum Birgit, and s...You have lovely memories of your Mum Birgit, and seems she likes some fabulous pieces of music and songs. I too love Andre Rieu, and would love to go to one of his concerts, hoping all is well with you, Kate xcuilliesockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368305987539574992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-68564416233598844292022-02-09T14:19:37.814-05:002022-02-09T14:19:37.814-05:00Happy birthday to your mother, wherever she might ...Happy birthday to your mother, wherever she might be celebrating ;) You do look a bit like her.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-1023877413738498002022-02-09T13:37:44.621-05:002022-02-09T13:37:44.621-05:00You and your mom look alike, don't you? I kno...You and your mom look alike, don't you? I know you miss her. I'm glad you have such wonderful memories to keep her alive in your heart.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-13201914571866284702022-02-09T08:51:47.866-05:002022-02-09T08:51:47.866-05:00I wasn't around in 1928 but I know those songs...I wasn't around in 1928 but I know those songs. Maybe I am old at heart. And I wanted to say thanks for your comments yesterday about my studio project. You spoke to me because my husband is good at starting projects and not finishing them. I am rather stressed about finishing this studio so I can work in it, and like you, we have a bathroom partially started and not finished. Thanks for the words of support! They were much appreciated. Happy day early birthday to your mom, wherever her spirit is now. Today would have been my Dad's 98th. Hugs-ErikaMy name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-71455865693650332732022-02-09T06:39:25.398-05:002022-02-09T06:39:25.398-05:00Hi, Birgit!
It's sweet of you to remember you...Hi, Birgit!<br /><br />It's sweet of you to remember your mother and mark the anniversary of her birth by posting songs from 1928, her birth year. Your mother was almost exactly ten years younger than mine. Your opening paragraph made me smile. You reminded me of the old family photos in my albums. There were always a couple of members of the family whose mouths were open as pictures were taken, reminding me that they were gregarious and talkative. It was refreshing to see and hear "I Wanna Be Loved By You" performed by someone other then MM who famously purred the song in Some Like It Hot. The Helen Kane scene reminds me that, when I was young, women in movies and TV series were often depicted as the aggressors in a romantic relationship, throwing themselves at men, while the boys/men acted bored, aloof and coy, as if they had no interest whatsoever in romance and sex. On TV, Zelda Gilroy was always coming on to Dobie Gillis making him uncomfortable. In Some Like It Hot, MM drapes herself all over Tony Curtis on the yacht trying to thaw him out and win his heart and other body parts. This was especially true in scenarios involving a young woman and a much older man. My point is that such narratives seemed much more common in the early and mid 20th century. Do you agree?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing memories of how your mother's eyes would twinkle whenever she would speak of Andre Rieu and how this majestic piece, Bolero, was used by T & D for their ice dancing long program, earning them a Gold. It is indeed a thrilling composition.<br /><br />Yessum, I am most familiar with the Bobby Darin version of song #3 in which he mentions Lotte Lenya. I enjoyed hearing her earlier rendition from Threepenny Opera. I had no idea Lotte is the actress who played the meany in From Russia With Love. She had those poisonous spikes coming out of her shoes/boots, right?<br /><br />Thank you for sharing music and memories of your dear mother as you observe the date of her birth this week. Have a good one, dear friend BB, and I'll see you tamale in the balcony "At the Movies!"Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887100141814372022noreply@blogger.com