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Posted On: September 12th 2020, 03:26 am
Originally released by Paramount in theatres, and later re-released on television in the 1950s by NTA, who bought up many Paramount short subjects. Sound distortion and picture sway come from the original print. The uneven speed is because I was using a lamp-grade extension cord. I've since made a heavy duty power cord with 14 gauge wire. The motor governor can't maintain speed if there isn't enough reserve voltage, and the entire projector draws 950 watts.
Artie Shaw and his band demonstrate their version of swing, with semi-corny narration added in. Helen Forrest sings the vocals. A very young 22 year old Buddy Rich adds some great dynamics to the band with his unique drumming. Helen Forrest is also about 22 here. She got her start as a soon to be very famous and well known band singer right at this point. After singing for Shaw, Goodman, and James, she became known as "The voice of the name bands." Wish I knew what wise-ass remarks the pianist, Bob Kitsis, was making. They dubbed in the sound later, so he can't be heard. Even he is about 22 here. Very young band. He was originally going to school for medicine, but also joined various bands to pursue his interest in music, and happened to land a job with Shaw's band, one of the most famous in the country. Incidentally, Al Avola's guitar sold for $15,000 a few years back.
"Nightmare" by Artie Shaw; "I have eyes" by Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger, sung by Helen Forrest; "Shoot the likker to me, John boy". (Songs)- Artie Shaw and his Orchestra: John Best, Bernie Privin, Chuck Peterson, trumpet; George Arus, Les Jenkins, Harry Rodgers, trombone; Artie Shaw, clarinet; Les Robinson, Hank Freeman, alto sax; Tony Pastor, Georgie Auld, tenor sax; Bob Kitsis, piano; Al Avola, guitar; Sid Weiss, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
#artieshaw
#bigband
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#popmusic
#popularmusic
#dancemusic
#swingdancing
#jitterbug
#jitterbugs
#geartalk
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Artie Shaw and his band demonstrate their version of swing, with semi-corny narration added in. Helen Forrest sings the vocals. A very young 22 year old Buddy Rich adds some great dynamics to the band with his unique drumming. Helen Forrest is also about 22 here. She got her start as a soon to be very famous and well known band singer right at this point. After singing for Shaw, Goodman, and James, she became known as "The voice of the name bands." Wish I knew what wise-ass remarks the pianist, Bob Kitsis, was making. They dubbed in the sound later, so he can't be heard. Even he is about 22 here. Very young band. He was originally going to school for medicine, but also joined various bands to pursue his interest in music, and happened to land a job with Shaw's band, one of the most famous in the country. Incidentally, Al Avola's guitar sold for $15,000 a few years back.
"Nightmare" by Artie Shaw; "I have eyes" by Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger, sung by Helen Forrest; "Shoot the likker to me, John boy". (Songs)- Artie Shaw and his Orchestra: John Best, Bernie Privin, Chuck Peterson, trumpet; George Arus, Les Jenkins, Harry Rodgers, trombone; Artie Shaw, clarinet; Les Robinson, Hank Freeman, alto sax; Tony Pastor, Georgie Auld, tenor sax; Bob Kitsis, piano; Al Avola, guitar; Sid Weiss, bass; Buddy Rich, drums.
#artieshaw
#bigband
#swingmusic
#letsdance
#bigbandmusic
#helenforrest
#buddyrich
#alavola
#tonypastor #helenforrest
#popmusic
#popularmusic
#dancemusic
#swingdancing
#jitterbug
#jitterbugs
#geartalk
#guitaramp #tubeamp #6L6
#victoranimatophone
#animatophone
#victoranimatograph
#16mm
#16mmfilm
#film #78rpm #78rpmrecords #78rpmcommunity
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