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If I Should Lose You (originally from the movie Rose of the Rancho) by Aimee Nolte from the album Lighten Up
Illuminating Hard Bop: A Deep Dive into Dizzy Reece's "Star Bright"
Introduction: In the rich tapestry of jazz history, numerous gems sparkle with the brilliance of the genre’s most dynamic periods. One such gem is “Star Bright,” a stellar album by Jamaican trumpeter Dizzy Reece, recorded in 1959 and released by Blue Note Records in March 1960. This record stands as a testament to Reece’s talent and the extraordinary synergy of his accompanying musicians.…
"Hot Voodoo" / "You Little So-and-So" (1932)
Marlene Dietrich with Nat W. Finston & His Paramount Orchestra (from the soundtrack of "Blonde Venus")
"Blonde Venus" is a 1932 American pre-Code film produced for Paramount starring Marlene Dietrich, Herbert Marshall, & Cary Grant. Dietrich performs the musical numbers, including the now-obscure "You Little So-and-So" (music and lyrics by Sam Coslow & Leo Robin) & the film’s infamous "Hot Voodoo" (music by Ralph Rainger, lyrics by Sam Coslow), which is nearly 8 minutes in length and mostly instrumental, featuring jazz trumpet & drums. Dietrich sings the lyrics toward the end of this sequence, which takes place in a nightclub.
This is such a campy song; it's no wonder I love it! It would later be performed in 1975's "The Day of The Locust" by a drag-queen! Vamp it up, kids....
All’s well! What’s a rainy day? Never mind that cloud; Behind that cloud you’ll find a golden ray.
“All’s Well” from Gulliver’s Travels (1939) - music by Ralph Rainger and lyrics by Leo Robin; performed by Pinto Colvig
Here, town crier Gabby (Pinto Colvig, who was the original voice actor for Pluto and Goofy) is making his nightly rounds when he stumbles onto something unexpected. Gulliver’s Travels is an animated feature film by Fleischer Studios (in association with Paramount) as a response to Disney-RKO’s success with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
"Faithful" and "Forever" song mashup from Gulliver’s Travels (1939). Music by Ralph Rainger and lyrics by Leo Robin. These songs were nominated for an Oscar.
Animated Song of the Week
"All's Well" Gulliver's Travels, 1939
All's well! What's a rainy day? / Never mind that cloud / Behind that cloud you'll find a golden ray
Music: Ralph Rainger Lyrics: Leo Robin Voice of Gabby: Pinto Colvig
