FYI- This is my friend's cute little doggie, not mine nor my pool:). It is mid summer, although I always think of July as mid summer, and summer seems to last into September when it used to be getting rather rainy and colder when I was young…I hate climate change which does exist, sadly. Right now, we have been having temperatures at 32-34C( 89.6-93.2F) but with the bloody humidity it feels more like 44C or 111F. My glasses fog up and I have a hard time breathing…I hate this weather. Anyways, venture over to Curious As A Cathy who co-hosts Monday Music Moves Me…here are my choices:
1. STEAM HEAT SUNG BY CAROL HANEY WITH BUZZ MILLER AND KENNETH LEROY-1957
It is mid summer, although I always think of July as mid summer, and summer seems to last into September when it used to be getting rather rainy and colder when I was young…I hate climate change which does exist, sadly. Right now, we have been having temperatures at 32-34C( 89.6-93.2F) but with the bloody humidity it feels more like 44C or 111F. My glasses fog up and I have a hard time breathing…I hate this weather. Anyways, venture over to Curious As A Cathy who co-hosts Monday Music Moves Me…here are my choices:
1. STEAM HEAT SUNG BY CAROL HANEY WITH BUZZ MILLER AND KENNETH LEROY-1957
I consider this one of the lesser versions of this classic song but Marilyn sounds like she’s in heat during a heatwave and, well, I have no idea why I said this because I just don’t think about lust when I am not in air conditioning ( thankfully, we have air air conditioning). The song was written by Irving Berlin and Monroe just can’t help singing it like this and she did sing but, from what I read, in my musical books, she sang the song ( all her songs even Dimonds are…) many times, and the editors pieced the best together so it sounds good all the way through. She wasn’t a bad singer, but she could hit some notes flat or slightly off so they had no choice but to piece it together. Carol Haney originated her role in the original Broadway version of “The Pajama Game” ( Shirley MacLaine was her understudy and was able to go on, one night, when Haney was ill, creating quite the splash starting her career) and kept her role for the film version starring Doris Day and John Raitt( yes, the dad of Bonnie Raitt). This is a great dance routine created by Bob Fosse who danced with Haney before in “Kiss Me, Kate”. Haney was a favourite of Gene Kelly who would dance with him in other films but, sadly she died of pneumonia at age 33 brought on by diabetes and alcoholism.
Hi, Birgit!
ReplyDeleteIf I can't have Harley, I will gladly adopt that cute little doggie by the pool and raise him as my very own!
I well remember the song "Steam Heat" and the film PJ Game. I went to see it with my folks the year it was released. (Yessum, I actually went to musical!) It was one of my first encounters with Doris Day who quickly became a favorite. I have also seen There's No Business Like Show Business a few times, but MM in heat doesn't interest me. My eyes are riveted on Ethel Merman. :) In two seconds flat, the opening notes of "Summer In The City" whisk me back to my halcyon days at the Shady Dell. The Spoonful song is ranked #107 on my list of the 200 Greatest Dell Hits.
It's great to see you again, dear friend BB. I hope you can join me tamale when I begin year 18 of my blogging journey. I will also be back here waiting for you, sitting in the balcony-- "At The Movies!"
Your friend's dog is very cute! 😍 It's even too hot for me these days, and I love summer. Yes, thank goodness for air conditioning! Your song choices are perfect for the theme. Summer In The City is the first one I thought of as well, although I didn't use the prompt this week for my post. Stay cool! 🧊🪭
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see how certain people could get overheated just listening to Marilyn Monroe. And, although I knew the Steam Heat song, I had never seen that dance number - wowsa. But best of all was Summer in the City. I grew up in New York City and some of the clips in the video were shear nostalgia for me (like the vintage bus stop sign and all those cars).
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a swimming pool to retreat to during the heat and humidity of summer. This is not my favorite time of the year. The first two songs are new but a lot of fun to listen to and I enjoyed the vintage movie clips. Your third pick is a fabulous oldie! Thanks for sharing your song picks this week, m'dear. Have a boogietastic week, Birgit! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Birgit …it 31c here in the uk today too hot for me sadly no air con or swimming pool just a fan….I just love the song summer in the city brings back memories of miss spent youth!…xxx
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