In case anyone doesn’t know, Connee Boswell was paralyzed by childhood polio. (She sometimes claimed to have been paralyzed in an accident. False explanations like that were common at the time since injuries were, and still are, less stigmatized than illnesses.)
The movie "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" was directed by Victor Schertzinger who composed "Sand in My Shoes" with lyrics by Frank Loesser. That's a hands on movie maker! Thanks for posting the wonderful clip featuring two fondly remembered performers.
Ive always loved this song, but never realized it was from a flm, let alone sung by Connee Boswell. Wow, that's a find! I first heard this on a 78 by Geraldo's orchestra. It includes a lovely verse, which goes: Out of sight out of mind, that's what I told myself So I left you behind, and I controlled myself Yet some mysterious thing, makes every memory cling It makes me want to take wing again, tonight And oh, the delight, of holding you tight... Dorothy Carless did the vocal, and makes almost as good a rendition as Connee, but it never seems to have been reissued at all, which is a great pity.
Mary Martin. broadway star, was female lead in this film. Connee had only this number. Word on the street was Mary was miffed this was the highlight of the film.
Would anyone out there agree with me that, after their slam dunk in "Flying down the Rio," this song would've been a perfect showcase for the talents of the Nicholas Bros.? And truth be told, it would've been a good one for Alice Faye. For comedic relief, Virginia O'Brien in deadpan? Whadda ya think?
The Boswells made some of the hippest "white" music of the era. Connie was wheelchair bound but it didn't seem to affect her timing! Great stuff. Is Eddie doing some "moonwalking" steps?
+Yellowkid FortyNine You said it. "Pete Kelly's Blues." I'll always remember her, and Ella Fitzgerald said Boswell was her influence. What key is this sung in?
Interesting here is the context in which Eddie "Rochester" Anderson feels free to express his essential blackness, without cynicism - the rapier exchanges with Jack Benny & other white comedic authority figures he regards (in character) as empty suits or dimwits, & with a minimum of stereotype & parody.
Of course, the Rochester character actually got over on his boss in defiance of the stereotype (part of Benny's genius). While Rochester was probably more complex than stereotypes of the era wanted, it is still good to see Mr. Anderson in different roles.
What a beautiful, sultry, sexy voice, and perfect musically too, voice Connee Boswell has!! This song was a special surprise hit for her!
Gotta love Mr. Anderson.
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Conee is one of my favorite singers and this is one of her most famous songs - great song and dance from Eddie - the scene is a real treat
It was so nice to see Eddie "Rochester" Anderson displaying some of his rarely seen talents!
Happy Eddie Rochester Anderson’s Birthday!
3:35 Eddie Anderson’s dancing is so fun to watch!
Rochester's dancing is so smooth & cool never get tired of watching his moves! Its like he skates on the floor and more.
In case anyone doesn’t know, Connee Boswell was paralyzed by childhood polio. (She sometimes claimed to have been paralyzed in an accident. False explanations like that were common at the time since injuries were, and still are, less stigmatized than illnesses.)
Eddie Anderson was the smoothest cat swinging at that shindig ! Greatness comes in all forms and is to be enjoyed ! Mission accomplished 👍
What a delight!!
Music, dance, and acting from an era that is sadly gone. No one does this kind of entertainment anymore. Thank you so very much for posting this.
Thanks for posting! There are so few film clips of Connee Boswell to be found. And of course Eddie Anderson is always a charmer.
so smooth... so beautiful ....so whats missing today ! Thank you
What a combo!!!!!!!! I love both of these performers . Thanks for posting..
Had no idea Eddie Anderson could dance, let alone so well! Thanks for posting this. Just amazing.
The movie "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" was directed by Victor Schertzinger who composed "Sand in My Shoes" with lyrics by Frank Loesser. That's a hands on movie maker!
Thanks for posting the wonderful clip featuring two fondly remembered performers.
Delightful bit of escapism---- Love the song and the singers. Thank you for posting.
For Three Stooges fans, the blonde to the left of Connie Boswell is Ethelreda Leopold, a frequent foil in Stooges films of this same time period.
Ive always loved this song, but never realized it was from a flm, let alone sung by Connee Boswell. Wow, that's a find! I first heard this on a 78 by Geraldo's orchestra. It includes a lovely verse, which goes:
Out of sight out of mind, that's what I told myself
So I left you behind, and I controlled myself
Yet some mysterious thing, makes every memory cling
It makes me want to take wing again, tonight
And oh, the delight, of holding you tight...
Dorothy Carless did the vocal, and makes almost as good a rendition as Connee, but it never seems to have been reissued at all, which is a great pity.
Mary Martin. broadway star, was female lead in this film. Connee had only this number. Word on the street was Mary was miffed this was the highlight of the film.
Took me a while to find what the song that CJ sung in one of the West Wing episodes. Thanks for uploading!
The song is by Frank Loesser and Victor Scherzinger.
Would anyone out there agree with me that, after their slam dunk in "Flying down the Rio," this song would've been a perfect showcase for the talents of the Nicholas Bros.? And truth be told, it would've been a good one for Alice Faye. For comedic relief, Virginia O'Brien in deadpan? Whadda ya think?
In my earlier post I made a finger in mistake about a woody Herman song it should have la Dr da tis autume.
You're welcome! :)
The Boswells made some of the hippest "white" music of the era. Connie was wheelchair bound but it didn't seem to affect her timing! Great stuff. Is Eddie doing some "moonwalking" steps?
+Yellowkid FortyNine You said it. "Pete Kelly's Blues." I'll always remember her, and Ella Fitzgerald said Boswell was her influence. What key is this sung in?
Interesting here is the context in which Eddie "Rochester" Anderson feels free to express his essential blackness, without cynicism - the rapier exchanges with Jack Benny & other white comedic authority figures he regards (in character) as empty suits or dimwits, & with a minimum of stereotype & parody.
Of course, the Rochester character actually got over on his boss in defiance of the stereotype (part of Benny's genius). While Rochester was probably more complex than stereotypes of the era wanted, it is still good to see Mr. Anderson in different roles.