Old-Fashioned Love Song part 2

As we close out this month of love, I'd like to share a few more of my favorite classic love songs. Hope you enjoy!

Love,

Neah B

Judy Garland singing "Embraceable You"

See her perform this number in the film Girl Crazy(1943)

Jo Stafford singing "Too Marvelous For Words"

Barbara Streisand singing one of my favorite's from Funny Girl(1967), "I'd Rather Be Blue".

"They Can't Take That Away From Me" beautifully don by the masters, Louie and Ella.

 Harry Connick Jr. with simple instuctions; "Just Kiss Me"

Frank Sinatra with "The Way You Look Tonight"

From the the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,"Ain't There Anyone Here For Love?" by the incomprable Jane Russell.

The ultimate love song,"L-O-V-E" by Nat King Cole

They always say "go with what you know", and I know this is my favorite version of this song(from one of my favorite movies). Harry Connick Jr. singing "It Had To Be You."

"Two Sleepy People" by Sammy Davis Jr. and Carmen Mc Rae.

Cartoon Cassanovas

As we continue this month of love, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite cartoons that deal with love. Hope you enjoy these clips of animated amore!

Love,

Neah B

 One of my favorite Disney movies  from my childhood is Fun and Fancy Free(1947). This film features the stories of "Micky and the Beanstalk" and my personal favorite, "Bongo Bear". Here is

 "Too Good To Be True" and "A Bear Loves To Say It With a Slap" sung by Dinah Shore.

Tom tries being smooth out west in "Texas Tom"(1950)

Tom trying to impress his girlfriend 40's style in "Zoot Cat"(1944)

One of the best Tex Avery cartoons ever! Enjoy watching Francois Flea win FiFi's heart in

Flea Circus(1952).

Classic Jestons(1962) featuring Jet Screamer with "Eep Opp Ork Ah Ah"...and that means I Love You!

The grooviest love song ever."Sugar,Sugar" by The Archies(1969)

Old Fashion Love Songs part 1

In this month of vintage love, it just wouldn't be right to not share with you my favorite classic love songs from the masters themselves. I hope you enjoy.

Love,

Neah B

Lena Horne singing "Love" from Zeigfield Follies(1946).

Legendary Ella Fitzgerald singing Cole Porter's, "Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love."

Although recorded by many, this version of "I've Got You Under my Skin" by Frank Sinatra is still my favorite.

Don't get me wrong, I love Frank Sintra's version but I think Fred Astaire's version

of "Night and Day" is a bit more romantic.

"You're Awful" may not sound like the title of a love song, but you'll enjoy this sweet yet comical tune of romance. This song is from an all-time favorite of mine,On The Town (1949)featuring Frank Sinatra and Betty Comden.  

Gene Kelly serenading the glamourous Lucille Ball in the 1943 classic Du Barry Was A Lady.

Here's "Do I Love You Do I?"

Change is a'comin'!

Get ready for changes and expect Great things....

This Could Be The Start of Something by Ella Fitzgerald

The Greatest Star performed by Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl

One of my faves by Dolores Gray that is sure to get you struttin your stuff! There'll be some changes made!

Don't Rain On My Parade performed by Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl

 Something's Comin' from The West Side Story

Enjoy!

 Neah B



Christmas Wish #7:SNOW!

I would loooove to have snow this Holiday Season as we did last year, however with this flip-flop 6o degree weather, I'm not sure. Meanwhile, I can dream............

Snowfully Yours,

Neah B

White Cristmas (1954) finale

The Peanuts gang explain their preference in snowflakes in A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) 

"Purple Snowflakes" by Marvin Gaye (1964) 

One of my favorite numbers from White Christmas(1954), "Snow"

I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm/Jing-A-Ling by Les Brown's Orchestra and The Starlighters

(Jing-A-Ling at 2:45)

 Snow Miser from Rankin/Bass's The Year Without a Santa Claus(1974)

Early stop-motion production of Suzy Snowflake (1953)

Al Caiola & Riz Ortolani "Holiday on Skis" (1967)

Bring on the Food!

We are getting close to the time of the "Great Feast"!

Hope you're inspired these fun food clips....

Rosemary Clooney " Come on a my House"

1951.

Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman singing "In the cool cool cool of the evening" from the movie

 Here Comes The Groom

"Cheesecake" by Louis Armstrong

"A Knife, a Fork, and a Spoon" from the movie Pot O' Gold

Enjoy,

Neah B

Cheer Up!

Ever have one of those days? I did today...What's done is done. So......

CHEER UP AND SHAKE IT OFF!

Ann Miller (one of my favorite taptresses) in "Shakin' the Blues Away" from Easter Parade (1948)

Judy Garland singing "It Never Rains But What It Pours" from one of my favorite films

Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938).Most appropriate for today.

Fred Astaire in "Shine on Your Shoes" from The Band Wagon (1953).

As it goes in the song,"...a little bit of polish will abolish what's botherin' you!"

Judy Garland in "Get Happy" from Summer Stock (1950)

Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh in "Put on A Happy Face" from Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Remember no matter what, all is well.

Love,

Neah B

Autumn Bliss

It's been so gorgeous, I've just been in this mode lately....

Early Autumn by the New York Voices

Autumn in New York by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald

Foggy Day by Dakota Staton

Tenderly by Rosemary Clooney

When Harry Met Sally....(1989)

Thanks to my mom, this has become one of my favorite movies...ever. It's gotten to the point that I feel I've watched it more than she has (and that's saying alot!).

I love Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, The soundtrack (which is sooo worth checking out and a good listen). I also love watching this from September-January because its has some of the beautiful shots of Autumn in New York and wonderful holiday scenes. Love it!

I know you'll probably watch the whole clip but, fast forward to 7:53 and watch this absolutely beautiful Fall scene.

Ramblin wreck from GA Tech...

Before they were TV stars...

For my Classic Jacket Fans!!!

Be the ball...

From the 1953 movie I Love Melvin, Debbie Reynolds is featured in this Football Ballet.

Enjoy College Fans!

Pass it on...

One of the best dance numbers ever... "Pass that Peace Pipe" from Good News

Fly Me To The Moon

            One of my favorite versions of this song!

Come Fly With Me

Ultra Lounge:Jet Set Swingers

I am absolutely in LOVE with the Ultra Lounge series(and have yet to collect them all!)

The one to check out(since I'm on this whole Pan Am tip) is Ultra Lounge:Jet Set Swingers;

a collection of hip jazz vocals and swingin sounds about travel. A definite must have for your collection.

Some of my favorites on this album:

• Lets Fly Away-Jeri Southern
• A Foggy Day-Dakota Staton
• The Charming Mademoiselle From Paris,France-Lou Busch
• Island in the West Indies-Judy Garland
• A Little Travelin' Music-Susan Barrett

You can preview and purchase through:

http://www.ultralounge.com/

(photo courtesy of Amazon.com)

Pan Am: Get on Board!

(print courtesy of www.getgoretro.com)

For all of my retro culture/fashion enthusiasts, be sure to check out(if you haven't already)

ABC's hit series, Pan Am. This period piece takes place during swingin' 1963 chronicling the high flyin' escapades of stewardesses Kate, Laura, Maggie, and Colette serving Pan American flights. Enjoy the intermingling, juicy stories and historical moments included(example: The Bay of Pigs Invasion).And yes, You will love the early 60's fashion( those famous blue Pan Am suits and bags!),hair, and music.I have enjoyed what I've seen so far early in the season.I do hope that this 60's time capsule of a show is successful as AMC's Mad Men.

Love,

Neah B

P.S. Be sure to get a Pan Am Bag of your own! Check out http://www.getgoretro.com/PanAm_Brands/Bags.htm

and choose from a variety of Pan Am Messenger bags,handbags, and even luggage for your own Pan American flight.