My father (1920-2006) used play this song every Christmas. Jingle Bells means nothing to me compared to this. And it was played on a record player that was a piece of furniture. High as a twelve yr olds neck and chock full of vacuum tubes. RPM's from 33 to 78. And the Haile Sellasie lyric is correct. Jah Mon.
Love this song best sang by actress Phillis George in The Roaring Twenties movie co starring JAMES CAGNEY & PRICILLA LANE... because this song describesOURneighborhood2atee~~
"our little old shack by the old railroad tracks, about 25 feet from the railroad tracks, keeps calling us back"
Great movie with so many great songs. George's character was called Panama Smith, based somewhat on Texas Guinan. I remember late in the film when Bogart is looking for Cagney and someone tells him Cagney can be found down at some cafe where that broken down canary sings, refering to George's character. And that great line in the movie after Cagney is shot when the policeman asks her what Cagney did for a living, and she replies he used to be a big shot.
Thanks to the person who wrote the comment about the line - "I'd be just as classy as Haile Selasse". I spent ten minutes listening to the song trying to figure out the words!!!
Call it corny if you want: it's a classic rendition of this old depression goodie!
scotnick59 5 months ago
i think i lived during that time lol and was re-born now to apreciate even more that time hahaha
djbjam 1 year ago
My father (1920-2006) used play this song every Christmas. Jingle Bells means nothing to me compared to this. And it was played on a record player that was a piece of furniture. High as a twelve yr olds neck and chock full of vacuum tubes. RPM's from 33 to 78. And the Haile Sellasie lyric is correct. Jah Mon.
nickthebond 2 years ago
Actually I think the line is "I'd be just as sassy as Haile Selasse"
joeyablon 2 years ago 2
born too late thanks so much wonderful
bearcub410 3 years ago 5
Love this song best sang by actress Phillis George in The Roaring Twenties movie co starring JAMES CAGNEY & PRICILLA LANE... because this song describesOURneighborhood2atee~~
"our little old shack by the old railroad tracks, about 25 feet from the railroad tracks, keeps calling us back"
the roofs all torn til it stumbles to the ground,
but I better get back to my shanty OLDtown@HB!
GREATsong 10stars, Rosieyposie7
rosieyposie7 3 years ago
Great movie with so many great songs. George's character was called Panama Smith, based somewhat on Texas Guinan. I remember late in the film when Bogart is looking for Cagney and someone tells him Cagney can be found down at some cafe where that broken down canary sings, refering to George's character. And that great line in the movie after Cagney is shot when the policeman asks her what Cagney did for a living, and she replies he used to be a big shot.
CarlDuke 2 years ago
Johnny long had great band and this one of my favorite numbers they did.
cvwtzhaar 3 years ago
Great to hear this after hearing it in the bars when I was on shore patrol duty in Panama during WW11 when it came out. Sid TM3/c
sidgoodrich 4 years ago
Thanks to the person who wrote the comment about the line - "I'd be just as classy as Haile Selasse". I spent ten minutes listening to the song trying to figure out the words!!!
ginnie732 4 years ago
I love this song and never hear it without getting misty-eyed
pineappleschool7 4 years ago
Is this The Johnny Long Orchestra?
deejay830 4 years ago
Certainly is!
oldace56 4 years ago
I loved this spot sung by The Ink Spots. Simply beautiful.
MortemDesino 4 years ago
Whats are to like!
RCampagne 4 years ago
Great Brings n back great memory.
RCampagne 4 years ago