Winnings r will be blossom seeley, with bennie fields, in a snap py program of glorified syncopa t ion. Even such disparatesounding tracks as the greenhornes and holly golightlys there is an end, marvin gayes i want you, and dengue fevers ethanopium have a warmth and elegance that unite them, while sleeps logy but. Blossom seeley and benny fields belt out a number youtube. After a few bars, blossom seeley and bennie fields enter shes in tulle, hes in sport coat, worsted trousers, vest, and tie carrying a cane and straw hat. Blossom seeley and bennie fields with the music boxes youtube.
Music profile for blossom dearie, born 28 april 1924. The adorable husbandwife team of blossom seeley and bennie. An other is the concert number pre sented by the italian tenor, cicco lini he has a repertory, includ ing grand opera selections and baj lads in english. Blossom seeley and bennie fields with the music boxes. Blossom seeley and bennie fields 1927 actress the ed sullivan show vaudevillian 19581961. The term vaudeville, itself, referring specifically to american variety entertainment, came into common usage after 1871 with the formation of sargents great vaudeville company of louisville, kentucky.
When benny passed away in 1959, blossom cheerfully plugged on halfway through her seventh decade in show business. As personal as a handmade mix the role the music actually plays in the film, broken flowers is an unpredictable delight. Sep 25, 2016 blossom seeley appearing on broadway, i love you in september 1960 on wcbstv, new york. The records ran for the duration of one reel of 35 mm film 15 min for 24 framessecond which was the speed selected for sound. Chords for blossom dearie they say its spring 1958 version. Albums include blossom dearie, once upon a summertime, and give him the oohlala. Another important legacy of silent film comedy was the humor in animated cartoons. Somebody loves me with betty hutton 1952 original movie. Born in milwaukee, wisconsin, fields began his career in chicago, as a singer in al tierneys cafe on 22nd street. Blossom, smile some sunshine down my way lately, ive been lonesome. Benjamin geisenfeld june 14, 1894 august 16, 1959 was a popular singer of the early 20th century, best known as onehalf of the blossom seeley benny fields vaudeville team born in milwaukee, wisconsin, fields began his career in chicago, as a singer in al tierneys cafe on 22nd street. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Bugsy is a character study of mobster benjamin bugsy siegel wrapped up in a gangster movie. And the musicians accompanying her are absolutely as good as it gets. Staring in the film was betty hutton and ralph meeker as entertainers blossom seeley and benny fields. Minnie guyer katherine blossom seeley curtin cahen. Interestingly, the second billing on that notice went to benny fields himself, who. The most angelic voice and sweetly innocent lyrics, blossom dearie is balm to the ears and the soul.
Blossom seeley was born on july 16, 1891 in san francisco, california, usa. Discover what genre blossom seeley and bennie fields, 1928, with blossom seeley, charles bourne, ben field, belongs at turner classic movies. The tall young man had a gentle, easygoing way with a song, and held the. Yegelle tezeta, yekermo sew, and gubelye are smoky, mysterious, and more than a little playful. Carelessly i left my heart behind its still with you what can i do. Benjamin geisenfeld june 14, 1894 august 16, 1959 was a popular singer of the early 20th century, best known as onehalf of the blossom seeleybenny fields vaudeville team.
Husband and wife vaudeville team sings why dont you practice what you preach by maurice sigler, al goodhart and al hoffman. The story of blossom seeley is complex and varied, and some parts of it may never be known. Blossom seeley and benny fields with the 1927 hit hello bluebird. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Minnie guyer katherine blossom seeley curtin cahen marquard. Fritzie ridge way, will mahoney and ted lorraine and jack miuto.
Recorded on september 1112, 1956 tracks 15 to 17 previously unreleased, on cd only track 15 written by unknown. I am standing on your welcome mat but the welcomes. Directed and photographed by cody powers additional photography. The film may be have been marketed as technicolors greatest love story, but it couldnt be further from the truth. Blossom seeley and bennie fields 1927 blossom seeley. Blossom seeley and bennie fields 1927 actress the ed sullivan show vaudevillian 19581961 blood money singer 1933. Teamed up with bassist ray brown and drummer jo jones, dearie is heard in her early prime. She was a cult, a musicians musician, but her fame spread wider through television. Francis albert sinatra december 12, 1915 may 14, 1998 was an american singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. However, its mulatu astatkes contributions to broken flowers that end up defining the soundtrack. The jazz singer by alan crosland al jolson, may mcavoy.
Also in the film were robert keith, adele jergens and. New album releases download full albums, daily updates. A similar myth is shown in the 1936 film san francisco. I fell in love with this album the moment i sampled the selections on it. Blossom dearie, who has died aged 82, was one of the unique jazz voices of the second half of the 20th century. In addition to the 14 original selections mostly swingera standards plus a couple of french songs, there are three previously unreleased numbers including blossom s blues, which dates from 1959. The adorable husbandwife team of blossom seeley and bennie fields was still kicking around within the living memory of the pepsi generation, enjoying a healthy second career performing in night clubs and on the ed sullivan show throughout the 1950s. Boxer jim corbett center and blossom seeley wife of rube marquard to corbetts left at game one of the 19 world series at the polo grounds new york baseball lccn2014694431. Blossom dearie winchester in apple blossom time mp3. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Seeley was one half of the vaudeville team of blossom seeley and benny fields.
Weve found 3,224 lyrics, 4 artists, and 50 albums matching blossom. A wonderful day like today from the roar of the greasepaint 2. Print and download lead sheets for ida, sweet as apple cider composed by eddie munson in c major. Blossom, theres any empty road behind, sit you down beside me. The band beautiful the foy family in chips of the old block dick rich and his. The jazz singer by alan crosland al jolson, may mcavoy, warner. It features blossom dearie on piano and vocals, ray brown on bass, jo jones on drums, and ray ellis on guitar. Blossom, theres a sweet dream on my mind, theres a song inside me, take these chains away. This short film, with seeley and fields singing live a few songs, accompanied by twin pianos, is a knockout. Dont slam the door before you hear my story please let me stay till i can say i am, oh, so sorry. Now, send the sunshine down my way whenever you call my name, i know what you mean to say to me, girl, its all the same. Im sitting across from you vibrations are streaming the emptiness in the room melting all your words in my hand tell me all the things that i am i wish that i. Sorry that i ran out and lost my mind with someone new. Even as liveaction comedy moved towards a focus on the verbal humor of abbott and costello and.
Blossom seeley july 16, 1891 april 17, 1974 was an american singer, dancer, and actress. Blossom dearie 19262009 was an american jazz singer and pianist. Blossom seeley and bennie fields with the music boxes duration. Blossom seeley and bennie fields the curtain opens. Get all the lyrics to songs by blossom dearie and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. One of the genuine novelties of next weus bill at th. The records ran for the duration of one reel of 35 mm film 15 min for 24 frames second which was the speed selected for sound. As a solo artist, fields flopped around awhile, made a few movies you can. This folio celebrates blossoms career with arrangements of 15 of her most enduring favorites, including. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term blossom from the lyrics. Gracie at the stork club with benny fields and blossom seeley gracie fields, george burns.
Blossom margrete dearie april 28, 1924 east durham, new york, usa. Blossom dearie is a jazz vocalist with a quality all her own. Watch somebody loves me movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie. Burns and allen would remain their closest lifelong friends. When i was young i lived in a world of dreams of moods and myths and illusionary schemes though now im much more grown up i fear that i must own up to the fact that im in doubt of what the modern cynics shout of they say its spring this feeling light as a feather they. Blossom seeley came out of retirement during the filming of the movie. Blossom seeley and bennie fields 1927 release info imdb. To commemorate earth day on april 22, a look at transforming landscapes around the world bursting with color as warm weather approaches. Blossom seeley was a great vaudeville star who made a few stabs at films broadway thru a keyhole. Blossoms in the dust is part of the subgenre of mgm melodramas in the forties and fifties that focuses on the life of one particular individual. Siegel warren beatty in a flashy performance arrives in california in the forties, assigned to. With blossom seeley, benny fields, charles bourne, phil ellis. Of particular interest is the fact that this film was completed in may 1927 almost half a year earlier than the premier of the jazz singer.
Eddie munson ida, sweet as apple cider sheet music. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Gracie fields starred as miss marple in the 1956 film version of a murder is. Like the soundtracks to all jim jarmusch films, broken flowers is another eclectic affair, gathering together garage rock, ethiopian jazz, classic soul, and classical music. This cd is the perfect introduction for listeners to the unique sound of blossom dearie. Blossom seeley appearing on broadway, i love you in september 1960 on wcbstv, new york. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
In the early 1950s she moved to paris, forming her own vocal group, the blue stars, later to become the swingle singers. Benjamin geisenfeld june 14, 1894 august 16, 1959 was a popular singer of the early 20th century, best known as onehalf of the blossom seeleybenny fields vaudeville team born in milwaukee, wisconsin, fields began his career in chicago, as a singer in al tierneys cafe on 22nd street. Warners first vitaphone release, don juan, was a silent film accompanied by music and sound effects. The all music guide states, a distinctive, girlish voice, crisp, impeccable delivery, and an irrepressible sense of playful swing made blossom dearie one of the most enjoyable singers of the vocal era. Born on 28th april 1926 in east durham, new york, of mixed scottish and norwegian ancestry, dearie began her career in vocal groups in new york. Chords for blossom dearie they say its spring 1958. The blossom dearie songbook by blossom dearie softcover. Music profile for blossom seeley, born 16 july 1891. Mar 27, 2011 husband and wife vaudeville team sings why dont you practice what you preach by maurice sigler, al goodhart and al hoffman. Blossom seeley stars in a rare film appearance with husband benny fields. Although her voice has always been an acquired taste, its sincerity and sense of swing wins one over after a few songs. When they played the palace theatre in its golden era, they always had the no.
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