Utterly fantastic! I have been a fan of the Mills Brothers ever since I played one of their records from my dad's 78 collection back in 1962. Superb music and a splendid cartoon which made me chuckle 80 years after it was produced.
Me too. Discovered them by chance as a ten year old back in '74. Loved their work ever since. Back in '91, Donald Mills held my two year old daughter and sang to her "daddy's little girl" at my request at concert he was part of. All three of my daughters heard that song as their first song after they were born. They all were something else. 😊🙏
The depth of their discography, the untimely death of John Jr. in 1936, which probably altered their style in future years, and the fact that they were a black singing group, which probably did not get much play in certain areas of the country, and the fact that they were the first black to have their own radio show, and their longevity should speak for itself.
Actually, the record used for that cartoon was done by William Costello (known as "Red Pepper Sam" in vaudeville); he was cast as Popeye the Sailor in the subsequent cartoon series.
At that point in time the Mills Brothers were the most popular and best singing group of the period. If you would poll musicologist on this point they would agree with the Mills Brothers.
I Did'nt know this was Public Domain because i just ordered a DVD called Popeye, Betty Boop, & more Fliescher Favorites and this cartoon was included in the collection.
Even though the UM&MTV prints are really excellent pictorially and sound wise I would love for a restoration that might restore the original title artwork if at all possible as the UM&MTV titles look so crappy. I get my inspiration from the incredible job that was done with the Popeye classic black and white cartoons restoring the beautiful Paramount titles.
I believe the Fleischer estate is working with Paramount to get these cartoons restored. One of the biggest issues, aside from having to twist Paramount's arm to cooperate, is the fact that the U.M.&M. title alterations were done straight onto the original camera negatives.
That's why I said that when John Jr. died, it affected how they sounded. With John Sr. in the group they started to sound like an older group, but before that they were the freshest and most inventive singing group on the scene, and three part harmony is easier, than four or five part harmony.
Good cartoon; it's too bad it hasn't yet been properly restored. Like everyone else viewing this, it is a bit shocking to see not only young men, but the ill-fated eldest brother who had so much to give.
Very nice. :) Too bad Bing Crosby wasn't in it though. (Bing Crosby and the Mills Brothers joined forces to have a huge hit with this song in 1932, the same year this sing-a-long cartoon was made.)
Are the great Fleischer brothers screen songs from the early sound period finally available on DVD? I have been looking on and off for some time to no avail. Folks it does not get any better than this. I used to discuss close microphone techniques with Les Paul and we could not get through the subject without mentioning the brilliant technique of the Mills Brothers who experiemented in the early days of recorded sound to develop their very unique sound.
Especially as evidenced in his many records with then-wife Mary Ford--albeit with an updated (multi-tracking) technique, like overdubbing electric guitars, for example.
It amazing how much a lost to their group the death of John Jr was . he was their Rhythm section -bass and guitar
Further evidence that the Mills Brothers were so far ahead of the curve that they still set the standard of excellence. Love it.
Love me some Mills Bros! 😊 My grandma used to play songs by then while driving me to school when I was a kid. This song was one of my favorites.
The Mills Brothers as always are great ... The cartoons of the 1930's could not be beaten by any era
Great music, great cartoon, and what great looking guys they were!
They sure were; a big shock for those recalling them only from later years.
Utterly fantastic! I have been a fan of the Mills Brothers ever since I played one of their records from my dad's 78 collection back in 1962. Superb music and a splendid cartoon which made me chuckle 80 years after it was produced.
The great Mills Brothers, my favorite group of all time.
If I may say so, you sir have exquisite taste in music
Me too. Discovered them by chance as a ten year old back in '74. Loved their work ever since. Back in '91, Donald Mills held my two year old daughter and sang to her "daddy's little girl" at my request at concert he was part of. All three of my daughters heard that song as their first song after they were born. They all were something else. 😊🙏
The Mills Brothers are so wonderful
FANTASTIC!!!!
Best horn 🎷 section, EVER!!!!!😂
that’s surprisingly great editing considering the year this took place in
The depth of their discography, the untimely death of John Jr. in 1936, which probably altered their style in future years, and the fact that they were a black singing group, which probably did not get much play in certain areas of the country, and the fact that they were the first black to have their own radio show, and their longevity should speak for itself.
The Mills brothers also were *Human beatbox/ instrument mimic pioneers* . They jam a crazy Jazz also on BETTY BOOP's cartoon *"Betty Boop M.D"*
Actually, the record used for that cartoon was done by William Costello (known as "Red Pepper Sam" in vaudeville); he was cast as Popeye the Sailor in the subsequent cartoon series.
At that point in time the Mills Brothers were the most popular and best singing group of the period. If you would poll musicologist on this point they would agree with the Mills Brothers.
Fantastic!
Great short 👏
this is technically one of the first music videos.
Nope, that goes to 1930 or earlier..
A rare find. Thank you for posting. Made my day!
the little ball going over the lyrics is actually someone sitting and doing that manually with a machine live
What a rare find!
Gotta love these pre-Code cartoons!
Thank you so much!!! I've been searching for this for a LONG time!!!
I can't thank you enough.
I love this song!
Great talent.
Perfeição.
I Did'nt know this was Public Domain because i just ordered a DVD called Popeye, Betty Boop, & more Fliescher Favorites and this cartoon was included in the collection.
Not for nothing were the Mills Bros. called the Beatles of jazz (this early incarnation); they had the innovative chops.
Oh, Sweet!
And now we have EDM. Humanity has jumped the shark.
The Mills brothers were absolutely great; all the more surprising that they use wrong chords in the bridge of "Dinah"....
This type of animation freaks me out
Even though the UM&MTV prints are really excellent pictorially and sound wise I would love for a restoration that might restore the original title artwork if at all possible as the UM&MTV titles look so crappy. I get my inspiration from the incredible job that was done with the Popeye classic black and white cartoons restoring the beautiful Paramount titles.
I believe the Fleischer estate is working with Paramount to get these cartoons restored. One of the biggest issues, aside from having to twist Paramount's arm to cooperate, is the fact that the U.M.&M. title alterations were done straight onto the original camera negatives.
@lennon1252 AMC broadcast some time in the mid-1990s.
Nice.
That's why I said that when John Jr. died, it affected how they sounded. With John Sr. in the group they started to sound like an older group, but before that they were the freshest and most inventive singing group on the scene, and three part harmony is easier, than four or five part harmony.
Not helped by the advent of Swing and big-band music at precisely the same time.
I have heard several post-1935 recordings by the group; there IS a marked difference between father and son John Mills as far as vocals are concerned.
Good cartoon; it's too bad it hasn't yet been properly restored. Like everyone else viewing this, it is a bit shocking to see not only young men, but the ill-fated eldest brother who had so much to give.
Most young folk would do well to watch this cartoon (and listen to the soundtrack) to see where beatboxing originated.
Very nice. :)
Too bad Bing Crosby wasn't in it though.
(Bing Crosby and the Mills Brothers joined forces to have a huge hit with this song in 1932, the same year this sing-a-long cartoon was made.)
Are the great Fleischer brothers screen songs from the early sound period finally available on DVD? I have been looking on and off for some time to no avail. Folks it does not get any better than this. I used to discuss close microphone techniques with Les Paul and we could not get through the subject without mentioning the brilliant technique of the Mills Brothers who experiemented in the early days of recorded sound to develop their very unique sound.
Especially as evidenced in his many records with then-wife Mary Ford--albeit with an updated (multi-tracking) technique, like overdubbing electric guitars, for example.
For some reason at 1 46 it gives a spongebob background music your nice vibe to it.
"My Dinah-might"..
Reminds me of a fashion/action doll of the 1970's actually called "Dinah-mite".
Who produced the DVD?
5:26
Grerat stuff, even though they have a few chords wrong...
As good as they were, they do not compare with the Mills Brothers. Their harmonies and mimicking of musical instruments and timing are impeccable.
In which Carolina? I have to know!
Yes lol 😂
NC
6:50, 5:25, 6:36
@rrgomes Passport Video
I'm surprised no one has complained yet about cruelty to animals.
Yeah!
Who was the first to make this song Dinah? Louis Armstrong or the Mills Bros? Personally i love the Louis Armstrong version better.
I don’t know who did it first, but I know the Boswell sisters did a version, too