"I've Told Ev'ry Little Star" (Mary Ellis, 1933)

[jay1beaux]

Thanks for posting

[Appleholic1]

I think it is great that Linda Scott covered this very old song. Now it is time for someone else to cover it. One thing remains the same. Infatuations

[rockyspace]

What a classic gem! Thank you so much for letting us appreciate Mary Ellis again! So beautiful.

[elvela88]

Is Mary Ellis still alive?

[Tortie85]

When I bought Linda Scott's version of this song in the 1960's my mum said "I remember you Great Uncle dancing around the kitchen to that song". This would have been the version... Things do come together sometimes...

[jamesaellis]

This is not the girl. ;)

[VTMCompany]

did macdonald ever record this tune?

[moriluk]

This is so good!!

[Strawberry7Lynn]

Ha ha, and I thought that Linda Scott did the original!!

I appreciate you posting

[jmen4ever]

Very interisting story behind this song! Didn't know it went so far back also.

[racingrubberbiker]

There was a time, long ago, when British stars had their own "voice", and did not try to copy the american accent in popular music. Those were the days

[wa1ufo]

gorgeous!

[bary43]

Boy! They sure sang differently in those days, didn't they? Very nice on the ears though!!!!

[BRG1942]

Funny that most people here know Linda Scott's version. Until a few days ago I never even heard of -- guess because "my era" was the 50s, not the 60s. But I knew the song, which had some 1950s versions recorded too. I knew it was much older, because my parents knew the song. So unlike the others, that it went back to the 30s didn't surprise me. But does anyone have, say Pat Boone's or Margaret Whiting's version?

[CaliTrisha]

Lovely to hear it sung in proper context.

[KSCrosby]

I think she's singing in "standard English" -the language of Old Hollywood

[genia106]

I LOVE IT!

[flipvw]

I never knew. So sweet!

[Fluffets]

I knew there was a Hammerstein origin to this, but I had never heard it before... thanks much!

[sepod]

Perhaps the most well-known recording is the 1961 recording by Linda Scott, which reached number three in the U.S. Pop charts and also reached the top ten in New Zealand and South Africa. In an audition scene in the film Mulholland Drive, the Linda Scott recording was used for the voice of the auditioning actress.

[sepod]

"I've Told Ev'ry Little Star" is a popular song with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, published in 1932.

The song was introduced in the musical play, Music in the Air. It has since been recorded by a large number of artists.

[WSenator1]

@sepod - Another surprise from YouTube! I associated this song with Linda Scott's 1960s rock version. I didn't know that Jerome Kern and Oscar H wrote this back in the thirties. My music education continues!

[Bartelseddy]

All this time i thought Linda Scott was the

original singer of this song . Good to hear

this.

[sallygal7]

But Linda's is the immortal version.

[saltburner2]

She sang with Caruso at the Met, was the original 'Rose Marie' on Broadway, and created many of Ivor Novello's leading ladies. She lived to be 104!

[philipclock]

THANKS FOR THE POSTING, my favorite song at 14, NO IDEA it was an "oldie" then, also never heard of Mary Ellis, her voice every bit as good as Jeanette MacDonald! Will see what else she did.

[dougeski]

WOW!

[jaddison1112]

What a mind blower .... I never knew this song I loved when I was 10 in 1960-61 had a 1930s history. I love learning things like this ... Mary Ellis rocks too ... fantastic ! My mom gradutated LA Jefferson High School in 1933. Wonder if she knew this version ? ... but she's gone long ago ...

[DaveBarker100]

So very good!

Dave Barker

[dianamaryflorence]

This was one of my favorite songs back in the year 1933. Mary Ellis was a favorite of mine in the 1930's.

[Kind67]

Thank you so much for posting this and the story behind the song! After I heard Linda Scott's version, I thought to check to see if Mary Ellis's earlier version was here, and sure enough it is! And after reading the backstory, I think the song writing credits should read Sparrow,Kern/Hammerstein!

[nomiclas]

it's really such a history and a great addaption to rock with linda scott in 1960.we all have to give credit to the first generation of writers and singers.this is great.

[SOPHIADEKHILI]

YES!!

[waynebrasler]

I love the story and what a beautiful recording!

[nojokingbob]

Thank you for the post and the story, I never heard the story or Mary Ellis sing even though my mom always listened to opera when I was growing up. She could never yell at us for playing our music too load because she played her louder then any one lol. Thanks again

[Waldo99]

My mom was the same way. She played opera and classical music loud when we were growing up although she liked rock and pop music too. lol

[mrwells]

This is why i love You Tube..I never knew how old this song is.. Thank You.

[1400deadwood]

FABULOUS!!!

[ProductTestingClub]

Its great to hear this at age 60! I have an interest in Music Hall now, they realy worked hard for fame then. The first time I heard the song was the 60 's pop version when listening to Luxembourg. I was at still school age.

[RReady555]

Thanks! Yes, the Music Hall/Vaudeville era produced many of our greatest entertainers...Radio Luxembourg must have been a great station then. ;)

Kindest wishes,

-RR

[fckmelikearobot]

@ProductTestingClub Also Great hearing this at age 25! If only people my age knew what they were missing!!

[littleredbowgirl]

This is absolutely beautiful! I've always loved the Linda Scott (1961) version. This is my first time hearing this one and the story behind this song is just awe-inspiring. Thank you so much for adding such beauty to YouTube!:) - Miss Nancy

[RReady555]

Glad to oblige, Miss Nancy--a stunning song in both versions. Neat story about the bird's song, certainly. ;)

Best,

-RR

[fubina7]

omgggg linda scott copied it!!!

omg I didn't know that:D

it's quite funny2hear "the original"verse and rhythm

[RReady555]

Thanks, fubina--yes, it was an "old" song when Linda recorded her version...thanks for your comment.

-RR

[diapason007]

Thank you for this. I love hearing Mary Ellis.

[RReady555]

My pleasure! Hers was one of the past century's finest voices--she lived well past 100, too, which is another noteworthy achievement! ;)

-RR

[AmyRoseXOXOXO]

I didn't know the story behind this.Fascinating!Thanks for posting.

[RReady555]

Thanks, Amy Rose...bird songs have inspired most of the best composers--if not quite so directly. -RR