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If I Had You (1929) Rudy Vallee
My favorite version of this tune...!...
published: 15 May 2008
author: LordWham
If I Had You (1929) Rudy Vallee
My favorite version of this tune...!
published: 15 May 2008
views: 59973
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I'm Just a Vagabond Lover (1929) Rudy Vallee
From the motion picture "Glorifying The American Girl"...
published: 04 Jul 2007
author: LordWham
I'm Just a Vagabond Lover (1929) Rudy Vallee
From the motion picture "Glorifying The American Girl"
published: 04 Jul 2007
author: LordWham
views: 58250
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"Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries" (Rudy Vallee, 1931)
Rudy Vallee's spot-on mimicry of dialect comedian Willie Howard (who introduced this Ray H...
published: 17 Nov 2008
author: RReady555
"Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries" (Rudy Vallee, 1931)
Rudy Vallee's spot-on mimicry of dialect comedian Willie Howard (who introduced this Ray Henderson/Buddy DeSylva/Lew Brown number in "George White's Scandals of 1931") is one of the more remarkable aspects of this cheery depression buster. I posted Jack Hylton's version a while back, but that performance skips the well-wrought introduction: LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES People are queer, they're always crowing, scrambling and rushing about; Why don't they stop someday, address themselves this way? Why are we here? Where are we going? It's time that we found out. We're not here to stay; we're on a short holiday. Life is just a bowl of cherries. Don't take it serious; it's too mysterious. You work, you save, you worry so, But you can't take your dough when you go, go, go. So keep repeating it's the berries, The strongest oak must fall, The sweet things in life, to you were just loaned So how can you lose what you've never owned? Life is just a bowl of cherries, So live and laugh at it all. Life is just a bowl of cherries. Don't take it serious; it's too mysterious. At eight each morning I have got a date, To take my plunge 'round the Empire State. You'll admit it's not the berries, In a building that's so tall; There's a guy in the show, the girls love to kiss; Get thousands a week just for crooning like this: Life is just a bowl of . . . aw, nuts! So live and laugh at it all!
published: 17 Nov 2008
author: RReady555
views: 54767
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Rudy Vallee - Brother can you spare a dime (1931)
Rudy Vallée (July 28, 1901 - July 3, 1986) was a popular American singer, actor, bandleade...
published: 10 Oct 2008
author: edmundusrex
Rudy Vallee - Brother can you spare a dime (1931)
Rudy Vallée (July 28, 1901 - July 3, 1986) was a popular American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. Born Hubert Prior Vallée in Island Pond, Vermont, the son of Charles Alphonse and Catherine Lynch Vallée. Both of his parents were born and raised in Vermont, but their parents were immigrants; the Vallées being of French Canadian origin, while the Lynches were from Ireland. Rudy grew up in Westbrook, Maine. Having played drums in his high school band, Vallee played clarinet and saxophone in various bands around New England in his youth. In 1917, he decided to enlist for World War I, but was discharged when the Navy authorities found out that he was only 15. He enlisted in Portland, Maine on March 29, 1917, under the false birthdate of July 28, 1899. He was discharged at the Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island, on May 17, 1917 with 41 days of active service. [1] From 1924 through 1925, he played with the "Savoy Havana Band" in London. He then returned to the States to obtain a degree in Philosophy from Yale and to form his own band, "Rudy Vallee and the Connecticut Yankees." With this band, which featured two violins, two saxophones, a piano, a banjo and drums, he started taking vocals (supposedly reluctantly at first). He had a rather thin, wavering tenor voice and seemed more at home singing sweet ballads than attempting vocals on jazz numbers. However, his singing, together with his suave manner and handsome boyish looks, attracted great attention ...
published: 10 Oct 2008
author: edmundusrex
views: 98051
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"My Time is Your Time" (Rudy Vallee, 1929)
Rudy Vallee's second radio theme song, composed by Eric Little and Leo Dance...replacing "...
published: 24 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
"My Time is Your Time" (Rudy Vallee, 1929)
Rudy Vallee's second radio theme song, composed by Eric Little and Leo Dance...replacing "Heigh-Ho, Everybody!" for his national broadcasts on the Fleischmann's Yeast Hour. MY TIME IS YOUR TIME My partner, my partner, it's dancing time. The clock says ten-- won't you say when? I'm ready, go steady when we begin-- The time is right, I think we might, just chance it and dance it away tonight... My time is your time, Your time is my time, We just seem to synchronize and sympathize, we're harmonizing... One steps and two steps, Old steps and new steps, There's no time like our time and no one like you! There's no time like our time and no one like you... Here's Rudy's entry from the Farlex Web Dictionary: Vallee, Rudy Hubert Prior (1901-1986) US singer, actor, and bandleader. Establishing a clean-cut, college-boy image, he became one of the most popular crooners (indicating a smooth, intimate style) of the 1920s. He formed his band the Connecticut Yankees 1928 and hosted a radio programme with the theme song 'My Time Is Your Time' (recorded 1929). From 1929 he appeared in films and stage musicals. Vallee was born in Island Pond, Vermont, and raised in Maine. After studying at the University of Maine and Yale, he travelled widely, making appearances in England and throughout the USA. In the 1920s he sang through a megaphone, which became a trademark. He served in World War I and in the Coast Guard in World War II. Vallee started as a saxophone player and toured with local ...
published: 24 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
views: 26716
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"The Whiffenpoof Song" (Rudy Vallee, 1927)
Rudy Vallee's first major hit--a bit of Yale whimsy given national popularity by the chari...
published: 08 Jul 2008
author: RReady555
"The Whiffenpoof Song" (Rudy Vallee, 1927)
Rudy Vallee's first major hit--a bit of Yale whimsy given national popularity by the charismatic crooner. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE WHIFFENPOOF SONG (words Meade Minnegerode; tune attributed to Tod Galloway) To the tables down at Mory's, To the place where Louis dwells, To the dear old Temple Bar We love so well, Sing the Whiffenpoofs assembled With their glasses raised on high, And the magic of their singing casts its spell. Yes, the magic of their singing Of the songs we love so well: "Shall I, Wasting" and "Mavourneen" and the rest. We will serenade our Louis While life and voice shall last Then we'll pass and be forgotten with the rest. We are poor little lambs Who have lost our way. Baa! Baa! Baa! We are little black sheep Who have gone astray. Baa! Baa! Baa! Gentlemen songsters off on a spree Damned from here to eternity God have mercy on such as we. Baa! Baa! Baa! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Much more from Wiki: The Whiffenpoof Song was published in sheet music form in 1909. It became a hit first for Rudy Vallee in 1927 and later in 1947 for Bing Crosby. It has also been recorded by Elvis Presley, Count Basie, Perry Como, the Statler Brothers and countless others. Mory's refers to Mory's Temple Bar and Louis to a former owner of Mory's. The chorus is derived from the poem "Gentlemen Rankers" by Rudyard Kipling, which was set to music by Guy H. Scull (Harvard '98) and adapted with lyrics by Meade Minnigrode (Yale '10). The chorus was also used in the movie 12 O'Clock High ...
published: 08 Jul 2008
author: RReady555
views: 75972
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"You're Driving Me Crazy" (Rudy Vallee, 1930)
Vermonter Rudy Vallee (of Island Pond) leading his NBC band, the Connecticut Yankees in Do...
published: 10 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
"You're Driving Me Crazy" (Rudy Vallee, 1930)
Vermonter Rudy Vallee (of Island Pond) leading his NBC band, the Connecticut Yankees in Donaldson's "You're Driving Me Crazy (What Did I Do?)" YOU'RE DRIVING ME CRAZY You, you're driving me crazy. What did I do? What did I do? My tears for you make everything hazy Clouding the skies of blue. How true were the friends who were near me, to cheer me, believe me they knew That you were the kind who would hurt me, Desert me, when I needed you. Yes, you, you're driving me crazy... What did I do to you? More from Wiki: "You're Driving Me Crazy" is a US popular song composed (music and lyrics) by Walter Donaldson for the 1930 musical comedy Smiles. It was recorded the same year by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians (with vocal by Carmen Lombardo) and became a hit. It was also recorded in 1930 by McKinney's Cotton Pickers and in 1931 by Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees and by Nick Lucas & His Crooning Troubadors. Nick Lucas's version, released on Brunswick, was a No. 7 hit: Brunswick 4987 (E-35404). In 1931, cartoon character Betty Boop sang a sexy version of the song in the pre-code cartoon Silly Scandal. As Boop sang the song, her dress slipped down repeatedly, revealing a lacy bra and causing her to squeal. Later in the song, Betty was joined on stage by a line of mechanical dancing penguins who stomped out the beat in accompaniment to her singing. "You're Driving Me Crazy" has become a standard that has been recorded by over 100 artists in many genres. The signature line ...
published: 10 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
views: 97945
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Rudy Vallee | You Oughta Be In Pictures (1934)
As I look at you A thought goes through my mind What a marvellous time You'd make upon the...
published: 21 Jan 2011
author: KidMillions
Rudy Vallee | You Oughta Be In Pictures (1934)
As I look at you A thought goes through my mind What a marvellous time You'd make upon the screen I'm proud that I have you Right by my side But I'd be satisfied to lend you To the public to be seen You oughta be in pictures You're wonderful to see You oughta be in pictures Oh, what a hit you would be Your voice would thrill a nation Your face would be adored You'd make a great sensation With wealth and fame your reward And if you should kiss the way you kiss When we are all alone You'd make every girl and man A fan worshiping at your throne You oughta shine as brightly As Jupiter and Mars You oughta be in pictures My star of stars You oughta be in pictures You're wonderful to see You oughta be in pictures Oh, what a hit you would be You're lovely as a Crawford Like Davis you are gay You surely should be offered A starring part - right away You're sweet as a Gaynor And you're hot as a gal named West You'd even make Garbo jealous If you took a movie test You oughta dress like Tashman And ride in motor cars You oughta be in pictures My star of stars! Lyrics & Music by Edward Heyman and Dana Suesse Performed by Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees
published: 21 Jan 2011
author: KidMillions
views: 7905
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Rudy Valle & His Connecticut Yankees - Herb Wiedoeft & His Orchestra
Song 1 - Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees - You Want Lovin Song 2 - Herb Wiedoeft & H...
published: 26 Oct 2011
author: pax41
Rudy Valle & His Connecticut Yankees - Herb Wiedoeft & His Orchestra
Song 1 - Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees - You Want Lovin Song 2 - Herb Wiedoeft & His Orchestra - Ella Cinders - vocal by Leon Lucas Song 3 - Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees - How Come You Do Me Like You Do
published: 26 Oct 2011
author: pax41
views: 621
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"Maine Stein Song" (Rudy Vallee, 1930)
University of Maine students had been singing this song for a generation (lyrics by author...
published: 18 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
"Maine Stein Song" (Rudy Vallee, 1930)
University of Maine students had been singing this song for a generation (lyrics by author-journalist Lincoln Colcord; music by Colcord's room-mate, Maine music major Adelbert Sprague) before the Vallee-Colcord-Fenstad arrangement (and the magic of Radio) made their school fight song the #1 hit in America--for eight straight weeks. A pretty daring number at the time, considering that it was written during Prohibition... (UNIVERSITY OF) MAINE STEIN SONG "Oh, fill the steins to dear old Maine Shout till the rafters ring Stand and drink a toast once again Let every loyal Maine man sing Then drink to all the happy hours Drink to the careless days Drink to Maine, our alma mater The college of our hearts always To the trees, to the sky, to the Spring and its glorious happiness To the youth, to the fire, to the light that is moving and calling us To the gods, to the Fates, to the rulers of men and their destinies To the lips, to the eyes, to the girls who will love us someday Oh, fill the steins to dear old Maine Shout till the rafters ring Stand and drink a toast once again Let every loyal Maine man sing Then drink to all the happy hours Drink to the careless days Drink to Maine, our alma mater The college of our hearts always To the trees, to the sky, to the Spring and its glorious happiness To the youth, to the fire, to the light that is moving and calling us To the gods, to the Fates, to the rulers of men and their destinies To the lips, to the eyes, to the girls who will ...
published: 18 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
views: 42327
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Rudy Vallee - Orchids In The Moonlight, 1933
This is one of the Great Tangos Of The World. It was composed by Youmans for the movie "Fl...
published: 27 Jul 2007
author: 240252
Rudy Vallee - Orchids In The Moonlight, 1933
This is one of the Great Tangos Of The World. It was composed by Youmans for the movie "Flying Down To Rio" and is distinguished by its melodramatic, majestic tone and a perfect orchestration by Rudy Valle and His Connecticut Yankees. Rudy's dreamy voice in the refrain adds to this tango's sensual, beguiling charm. Recorded in 1933.
published: 27 Jul 2007
author: 240252
views: 55002
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"Let's Put Out the Lights" (Rudy Vallee, 1932)
Rudy Vallee's radio sign-off theme--Vermonter Rudy Vallee with his Connecticut Yankees in ...
published: 11 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
"Let's Put Out the Lights" (Rudy Vallee, 1932)
Rudy Vallee's radio sign-off theme--Vermonter Rudy Vallee with his Connecticut Yankees in the jovial Hupfeld number, "Let's Put Out the Lights and Go to Bed". LET'S PUT OUT THE LIGHTS (AND GO TO BED) Didn't we have a lovely evening? Our party was a great success! Oh, didn't Mrs. Smith look stunning? Did you notice Mrs. Jones's new dress? What did Mr. Brown say to Uncle Benny? Just one of those things, he'd had a few too many. Sure was a hungry crowd, They didn't leave a scrap for Rover, We ought to feel real proud, I'm mighty glad the darn thing's over! (Please go 'way and let me sleep!) No more company to feed, No more papers left to read, So, what's to do about it? Let's put out the lights and go to bed. No more anything to drink, Leave those dishes in the sink, What's to do about it? Whisper "nighty-night" and so to bed. You're waiting now for me to say, "I love you more and more and more, dear. You're looking younger every day, You never were so sweet before, dear". No more money in the bank, No cute baby we can spank, So, what's to do about it? Let's put out the lights and go to bed. (Recitative) You're waiting now for me to say, "I loves ya more and more and more, dear. You're looking younger every day, You never were so sweet before, dear". No more money in the bank, No cute baby we can spank, So, what's to do about it? Let's put out the lights and go to bed.
published: 11 Jun 2008
author: RReady555
views: 20087
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Rudy Vallee - Lover, come back to me (1929)
Rudy Vallée (July 28, 1901 - July 3, 1986) was a popular American singer, actor, bandleade...
published: 26 Jun 2008
author: edmundusrex
Rudy Vallee - Lover, come back to me (1929)
Rudy Vallée (July 28, 1901 - July 3, 1986) was a popular American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. Born Hubert Prior Vallée in Island Pond, Vermont, the son of Charles Alphonse and Catherine Lynch Vallée. Both of his parents were born and raised in Vermont, but their parents were immigrants; the Vallées being of French Canadian origin, while the Lynches were from Ireland. Rudy grew up in Westbrook, Maine. Having played drums in his high school band, Vallee played clarinet and saxophone in various bands around New England in his youth. In 1917, he decided to enlist for World War I, but was discharged when the Navy authorities found out that he was only 15. He enlisted in Portland, Maine on March 29, 1917, under the false birthdate of July 28, 1899. He was discharged at the Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island, on May 17, 1917 with 41 days of active service. [1] From 1924 through 1925, he played with the "Savoy Havana Band" in London. He then returned to the States to obtain a degree in Philosophy from Yale and to form his own band, "Rudy Vallee and the Connecticut Yankees." With this band, which featured two violins, two saxophones, a piano, a banjo and drums, he started taking vocals (supposedly reluctantly at first). He had a rather thin, wavering tenor voice and seemed more at home singing sweet ballads than attempting vocals on jazz numbers. However, his singing, together with his suave manner and handsome boyish looks, attracted great attention ...
published: 26 Jun 2008
author: edmundusrex
views: 8113
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Harbor Lights-Rudy Vallee Orch-1937
Harbor Lights-Rudy Vallee Orchestra on Bluebird 7067 July 2-1937...
published: 31 Jan 2009
author: Bigband78
Harbor Lights-Rudy Vallee Orch-1937
Harbor Lights-Rudy Vallee Orchestra on Bluebird 7067 July 2-1937
published: 31 Jan 2009
author: Bigband78
views: 12727
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Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees - Deep Night (1929)
Rudy Vallée (July 28,1901 July 3,1986) was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and ente...
published: 21 Jul 2009
author: edmundusrex
Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees - Deep Night (1929)
Rudy Vallée (July 28,1901 July 3,1986) was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. Born Hubert Prior Vallée in Island Pond, Vermont. Rudy grew up in Westbrook, Maine. In high school, he took up the saxophone and acquired the nickname "Rudy" after then famous saxophonist Rudy Wiedoeft. Having played drums in his high school band, Vallée played clarinet and saxophone in various bands around New England in his youth. In 1917, he decided to enlist for World War I, but was discharged when the Navy authorities found out that he was only 15. He enlisted in Portland, Maine on March 29, 1917, under the false birthdate of July 28, 1899. He was discharged at the Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island, on May 17, 1917 with 41 days of active service. From 1924 through 1925, he played with the "Savoy Havana Band" in London. He then returned to the States to obtain a degree in Philosophy from Yale and to form his own band, "Rudy Vallée and the Connecticut Yankees." With this band, which featured two violins, two saxophones, a piano, a banjo and drums, he started taking vocals (supposedly reluctantly at first). He had a rather thin, wavering tenor voice and seemed more at home singing sweet ballads than attempting vocals on jazz numbers. However, his singing, together with his suave manner and handsome boyish looks, attracted great attention, especially from young women. Vallée was given a recording contract and in 1928, he started performing on the radio. Vallée ...
published: 21 Jul 2009
author: edmundusrex
views: 22459