According to wikipedia, the name of the song is "Blow A Fuse" which was a cover version of an Austrian song "Und jetzt ist es still" performed by Horst Winter in 1948. Wiki can be wrong but there are lyrics with this title as well. Bjork covered it under the 'quiet' title released as a single and on the album "Post" released in 1995.
According to wikipedia, the name of the song is "Blow A Fuse" which was a cover version of an Austrian song "Und jetzt ist es still" performed by Horst Winter in 1948. Wiki can be wrong but there are lyrics with this title as well.
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God, this woman is hysterical! Björk's version is a masterpiece, calmer and with a perfect rhythem. This sounds like a cheap cabaret song. Definitely, Björk is a music goddess.
Betty's version is supremely original but equal is also a cover ("Und jetzt ist es still", performed by Horst Winter in 1948); most of the people do not know it and: Perhaps that matters?
habituellement j'aime pas les reprise mais comme j'ai connu la version de Björk avant je préfere cette derniere ! tous ce que bjork fera et reprendra je vais probablement le préféré hihi ! je suis son fan #1
@Marisch Thanks for mentioning this original, I went hunting for it after seeing your post and found it right here on youtube...(posted after you left this comment LoL ;)....just put "Und jetzt ist es still" in your youtube search if you haven't found it yet.~~Thanks again! :)
"Real" = a cover of the Austrian song Und jetzt ist es still, performed by Horst Winter in 1948, written by Austrian composer Hans Lang and Erich Meder
Actually even Bjork doesn't like her own version, not because she thinks she did bad but because it is a cover. She tries really hard to compose as much original music as she can, it is her goal. However, I'd have to say that she collaborates with other artists very much and even uses samples sometimes. Regardless I love Betty Hutton as well. I'm glad our contemporary greats are keeping her memory alive by covering her marvelous performances. Much love to all! : )
@kmonster420 lol Bjork is not one of my friends but I'm a huge fan that has read and watched many of her interviews. I am only repeating what she stated in various interviews and what I know about her career.
It's hard for me to decide which version I like better. The original or the cover done by Bjork. They're the same yet extremely different. I like both! =)
Well of course I am going to say I prefer Bjork's version- the extremes are all there in her voice.. loud to quiet... But this is still a great version too- it's possible to like them both so I don't see why people should argue- it's just taste after all- neither can be said to be better than the other- just different.
@Tinafigureskating Ok Ok OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I get it! Why did I get so many "bad comments"? Just for saying that this music is called "It's oh so quiet" not "Blow a fuse"! I was mistaken!!!!!!!!!!! Ok??? That's it! You know, I'm a human being too! Geez! Haven't you ever made a mistake??? Gosh!
No, la versión original, que es ésta, es la mejor. Björk si se la sabe, pero no hay otra como Betty Hutton, sino, esuchen la de "Murder He Say's" se la rifa en esa rola. Noma, arriba ésta vieja.
@Shtove you're right! This IS a billion times better. And I think Betty Hutton being crazy just made her that much more loveable...as twisted as that sounds. lol.
I agree, there are movie historians that consider Betty a rock singer from the Big Band era- she certainly had a way of moving and animating during her more raucous numbers, but, at the same time, she would bring a tear to your eye when she sang a ballad- may she rest in peace.
Thanks Björk for making a cover of this song, otherwise I wouldn't have found this great original! Betty Hutton, what a singer! Big love to you Tinosoft for putting this on Youtube.
Come on, Betty was singing the song a million years ago. She had a fantastic voice. This was a "novelty" ong. People used to get a laugh out of stuff like this. Bjork is immensely gifted in her own right, and did a great homage to Betty. Still, Bjork really didn't re-interpret the song, other than remove some of the (now)kitchy style elements and pacing. It's a re-tred, but an unusual and inspired one. Kinda like "Istanbul was Constantinople"
Actually some of the lyrics are slightly different, so it's not entirely, entirely word-for-word. I kinda like Bjork's version a lot better, just my opinion hehehe
I love both versions, but I liked how Bjork slowed it down a few beats per minute. (if that makes sense) So I guess I like the cover better. Again- both versions are damn good.
Well, this is the original. Bjork's is softer, then quick. That's what makes it more appealing. If Betty Hutton had done it the way Bjork did it, Betty Hutton's voice would have done it more justice.
This is such a wonderful song! Betty Hutton is an amazing singer and actress. I listened to Bjork's version, but, to me, Betty is better. She sounds like a grown woman, whereas Bjork's voice has more of a little girl quality.
I think the original version is better in it's own context. Björk's cover is fun but she has never done another song like it. It was the song that everyone used against her to prove that she was crazy. And it's sad that It's Oh So Quiet is B's biggest hit. Both versions are amazing, though.
I'm not sure why it's always reported on the Internet that the original name of this song is "Blow a Fuse." It was never called that. It's listed as "It's Oh So Quiet" on the original 1951 RCA Victor release (it's the b-side of Betty's hit "Murder, He Says").
Betty Hutton, born Elizabeth June Thornburg February 26th, 1921, passed March 11th,2007, will be one of the most dynamic and versatile talents that you may ever witness. Icelander Bjork does a nice cover of this song as well(she calls it It's Oh So Quiet instead of the original tidal as sung by Betty which was called Blow a Fuse).
DAmn!!! I had no idea it was a cover. props to bjork for helping me find the original, i dig both, the American original and Bjork's cute accented version and cool video.
Listening to Bjork songs. Found Bjork's version. Then I caught a woman named Natalia who song it later after Bjork's came out. Then lo and behold another version which I'm guessing is the original version. I have learned much tonight. This is a really good song that is open to many different ways to do it. Thanks to Bjork.
This is the original- recorded by Betty in the 1940's. Guess everything has to start somewhere- and singing a song like this was par for the course for the Great Hutton!
I adore Betty Hutton! You've just got to watch her in action, too! She was called America's Jitterbug, because she never stopped moving. she was so darn cute!
her voice the adventures the completly different cds the sense the metaphers the compositions lyrics the musicvideos remixes connections naturally intilligent inspiring and that people like you don't understand it because they are oo lazy to get it
I heard this long before Bjork's paler version. I would love to have seen her perform this song. (Not knocking Bjork btw - I just think Betty's version is better).
This woman is so under rated. Seriously, consider the time period. NO ONE was doing this. No one was loud or screaming, or beautifully losing it in their music. This woman is fantastic.
Think again, there was a brand of performer called the 'comedianne' in the the old variety show enviroment. These types of performers were so common that the mold was hard to break for subsequent female performers. Ethel Merman was one of the most prominent of these comedianne performers.
Look into it.
Bjork has a retro aspect. Check out a record called Gling Glo.
Back then, the whole system was throughly controlled by men. Women's roles were typecast to distessed maidens whispering vocalists and the female 'clown' type singing of entertainer in the template of Martha Raye, Betty Hutton, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, and others. This templete of misogony survives with the recent Annie pictures and stage productions. Such art teaches young girls that all that they can hope for is some rich man to rescue them.
heeter 71, just goes to show the world that only Betty Hutton had the unequivocal dynamic to perform a number like this one. I must admit that I like bjork's version of this song also but I can't say that I like the other pitiful versions I've heard.
Bjork's surname is Gudmundsdottir. Her version of "It's Oh So Quiet" is actually the first one I heard. I've just recently discovered that Betty Hutton did it. Someone made a comment below the video that others besides these two have covered this song. That's what I was curious about. :)
heeter71,just check out the related videos on the right side of Betty's pic. There are several vids of the song posted. What saddens me is that too many people think that Bjork is the original singer of the song-Blow A Fuse. I kinda like Bjork's Version but I feel that they need to know that Betty set the precedent of how the song should be performed. Good luck.
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mplungjan 1 month ago
THE ORIGINAL VERSION IS: Und jetzt ist es still by Harry Winter (1948)!!! ;)
FUCKINGY 2 months ago
美麗的蓓蒂赫頓美妙絕世歌聲
James951127 2 months ago
Betty Hutton is Brilliant :)
EliasBlu 4 months ago in playlist The Classics
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amazon.com/Its-Oh-Quiet-Betty-Hutton/dp/B001EGKYXC
last.fm/music/Betty+Hutton/_/It%27s+Oh+So+Quiet
Scroll down to the two videos and then take another guess as to who's the idiot.
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ispy1967 6 months ago
@ispy1967 did you read the description??
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ispy1967 6 months ago
According to wikipedia, the name of the song is "Blow A Fuse" which was a cover version of an Austrian song "Und jetzt ist es still" performed by Horst Winter in 1948. Wiki can be wrong but there are lyrics with this title as well. Bjork covered it under the 'quiet' title released as a single and on the album "Post" released in 1995.
55kudu 7 months ago
According to wikipedia, the name of the song is "Blow A Fuse" which was a cover version of an Austrian song "Und jetzt ist es still" performed by Horst Winter in 1948. Wiki can be wrong but there are lyrics with this title as well.
55kudu 7 months ago
Love the song, but the title is 'It's Oh So Quiet', shame to get it wrong.
ispy1967 7 months ago
@ispy1967 troll or idiot?
Brereton111 6 months ago
thumbs up if mythbuster brought you here!
63Cls 7 months ago 5
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asasas10359 11 months ago
Betty Hutton was a one-woman marvel.
Thanks for this!
SFGrrlWonder 1 year ago
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God, this woman is hysterical! Björk's version is a masterpiece, calmer and with a perfect rhythem. This sounds like a cheap cabaret song. Definitely, Björk is a music goddess.
TantPire 1 year ago
Betty's version is supremely original but equal is also a cover ("Und jetzt ist es still", performed by Horst Winter in 1948); most of the people do not know it and: Perhaps that matters?
willllgreen 1 year ago 3
Bjork has nothing on this
AVRIL120 1 year ago 7
this is a very crazy version (original) hahahaha
but i like it
rankingtrevor 1 year ago
habituellement j'aime pas les reprise mais comme j'ai connu la version de Björk avant je préfere cette derniere ! tous ce que bjork fera et reprendra je vais probablement le préféré hihi ! je suis son fan #1
crazymax07 1 year ago
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This is cool, I didn't even know the bjork version was a cover but This Betty Hutton rendition is bad, her voice is so sharp, kinda hurts my ears.
MrUndenied 1 year ago
Does anyone have the original version of this song: "Und Jetzt ist es still" - performed by Horst Winter (1946)? I can't find it anywhere!! Thanks!
Marisch 1 year ago
@Marisch Thanks for mentioning this original, I went hunting for it after seeing your post and found it right here on youtube...(posted after you left this comment LoL ;)....just put "Und jetzt ist es still" in your youtube search if you haven't found it yet.~~Thanks again! :)
missgriffin777 1 year ago
@missgriffin777 I can't be believe you've found it!! It's amazing!! Thanks so much!!
Marisch 1 year ago
I KNEW this had to be an old song! It's got that nice flare :P
Jax1108 1 year ago 4
"Real" = a cover of the Austrian song Und jetzt ist es still, performed by Horst Winter in 1948, written by Austrian composer Hans Lang and Erich Meder
leguminoso 1 year ago
Wonderful! Love Betty Hutton!
BlackCatP13 1 year ago
Much better than Björk's version. I can FINALLY understand the words to the song, with the appropriate pronunciation and all!
Nerrian 1 year ago 4
Actually even Bjork doesn't like her own version, not because she thinks she did bad but because it is a cover. She tries really hard to compose as much original music as she can, it is her goal. However, I'd have to say that she collaborates with other artists very much and even uses samples sometimes. Regardless I love Betty Hutton as well. I'm glad our contemporary greats are keeping her memory alive by covering her marvelous performances. Much love to all! : )
doubled7 1 year ago 2
@doubled7
Bjork must be a good friend of yours ...
kmonster420 1 year ago
@kmonster420 lol Bjork is not one of my friends but I'm a huge fan that has read and watched many of her interviews. I am only repeating what she stated in various interviews and what I know about her career.
doubled7 1 year ago
@doubled7
That's cool... just messin' with ya
kmonster420 1 year ago
It's hard for me to decide which version I like better. The original or the cover done by Bjork. They're the same yet extremely different. I like both! =)
StrangeAngel03 1 year ago
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bjorkfan1 1 year ago
Well of course I am going to say I prefer Bjork's version- the extremes are all there in her voice.. loud to quiet... But this is still a great version too- it's possible to like them both so I don't see why people should argue- it's just taste after all- neither can be said to be better than the other- just different.
bjorkfan1 1 year ago
Why can't I get this song on CD or MP3 download? Does anyone know?
tmobileg 1 year ago
with media converter you can. only write the link of the video
123estefaniaplt123 1 year ago
DVDVideoSoft
OldMovieGrl 1 year ago
You know??? There's no need to call me that! Asshole! Sorry but that's how it's done!
Tinafigureskating 1 year ago
see antonia dora plesko
123estefaniaplt123 1 year ago 2
her voice fits this song way better than bjorks
sleepyat2am 2 years ago 7
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this is so much better than that annoyingly quirky icelandic piece of shit's cover..this has character behind it..Bjork is just a flaccid Gimp.
sagat2D 2 years ago
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This music is called "It's oh so quiet" not "Blow a fuse".
Tinafigureskating 2 years ago
No, THIS is the original, "It's oh so quiet" is a cover from Björk.
einaqua 2 years ago 13
this is actually a cover too from a 1948 austrian song wich i don't remember the name right now
odiseoaxe 1 year ago
@einaqua
Actually the REAL original version of this song is called "Und jetzt ist es still" and it's from 1948.
saragusme 1 month ago
@saragusme It doesn't sound similar to me... :S
einaqua 1 month ago
@einaqua no the original is Harry (Horst) Winter - Und jetzt ist es still (1948)
SimonSayzMusic 4 days ago
@SimonSayzMusic Yes, if you could read before writing you'd see someone said that before, and my answer was that it doesn't sound similar to me.
einaqua 4 days ago
Dumb dumb. Bjork renamed it "it's oh so quiet"
mzfiesty 1 year ago
@Tinafigureskating Ok Ok OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I get it! Why did I get so many "bad comments"? Just for saying that this music is called "It's oh so quiet" not "Blow a fuse"! I was mistaken!!!!!!!!!!! Ok??? That's it! You know, I'm a human being too! Geez! Haven't you ever made a mistake??? Gosh!
Tinafigureskating 1 year ago 5
this song it's actually a cover from "Und jetzt ist es still" by Horst Winter (1948)
rakapuntadewa 2 years ago 3
Where can this be found? I'm interested in comparing.
laubandel 2 years ago 3
@laubandel Just search it on youtube. Someone has uploaded the video :D
rakapuntadewa 1 year ago
Can't find a link to that. Please supply.
Shtove 2 years ago
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@Shtove Just search it on youtube. Someone has uploaded the video :D
rakapuntadewa 1 year ago
antonia totally rocked it..shes my favourite..watch her video..shes amazing
Lucija12345 2 years ago 4
Anyone have the changes for this piece? I'd love to play along.
eerieyellowlights 2 years ago
You should watch this and than you will be impressed:
SuperTalent2009 Antonia Dora Pleško - Blow a fuse (Oh so quiet) - Croatia
CroJosipa 2 years ago
Bjork has best cover..Wot rubbish, must have absolutely no sense of style...
beever39 2 years ago
bjork got the best cover
Svasprod 2 years ago
No, la versión original, que es ésta, es la mejor. Björk si se la sabe, pero no hay otra como Betty Hutton, sino, esuchen la de "Murder He Say's" se la rifa en esa rola. Noma, arriba ésta vieja.
También Björk, que es el amor de mi vida. Jajaja.
pilitamaxima 2 years ago
hahaha arriba esta vieja!!! yo tambien amo a Bjork pero Betty estaba desde mucho antes :)
ManuelRochaCR 2 years ago
I like Bjork's cover better though.. o.O
LilNii 2 years ago
i think they both sound nice
Cresantstar 2 years ago 7
rubbish! hurray for hollywood! bjorks ok at it, not better than this though!
BasilBoom 2 years ago 5
I didn't even realise the Bjork version was a cover. Explains why its so much different to all her other work. Haha ^.^
coreyjayy 2 years ago
A lot of people think that Bjork wrote this song This is a much better than any song that Bjork ever wrote
ninelivecat 2 years ago
Thanks for posting!!
offrampt 2 years ago
I think the shh parts are definitely better in the Bjork song because it's slower. The rest is more a matter of taste.
PariahDark 2 years ago
Love it! Thanks for posting.
TreblePop 2 years ago
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ewh...this one goes too fast..
briiilynn28 2 years ago
YEah much better than Bjork
MapremYasha 2 years ago 5
I love this song!!! <3
DorisDayFanatic 2 years ago
more jazzy then Bjork. equally matched for both singer
y33314855 2 years ago 2
i prefer the "shhh" of Björk...
XD
alex188jh 2 years ago
hehe ^^
PflanzlichFett 2 years ago
lol ^^
PflanzlichFett 2 years ago
I like Bjork's version more cause I heard it first as a child but this version is great as well ^^
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bjork's version is better! i love bjork!!!
magadia13 2 years ago
I agree.
briiilynn28 2 years ago
wery good, powerful voice,
tolli60 2 years ago 5
I like this; it's so much crazier than Bjork's version
roshielala 2 years ago 56
I meant this in a good way
roshielala 2 years ago 3
@roshielala times a bout a bajillion !
blunklaura 1 year ago
@roshielala Yay
ConfusedSponge 7 months ago
@roshielala lol she does sound really crazy xD
leguminoso 7 months ago
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Björk's version is a million times better on every level.
joshspice88 2 years ago
Nah, this is a billion times better.
Hutton was actually crazy. Bjork is just a nice girl.
Shtove 2 years ago 49
Then you haven't seen much of Bjork. At all.
UserRED13 2 years ago 6
why do you say she was "crazy"?
savida34e 2 years ago
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But Bjork's sounds much better than this. This is still good but Bjork's is better.
briiilynn28 2 years ago
i don't see how this can't be seen, it's an opinion, nothing wrong!
lilyandruby2 2 years ago
I know! I agree. Everyone has different opinions.
briiilynn28 2 years ago
@Shtove you're right! This IS a billion times better. And I think Betty Hutton being crazy just made her that much more loveable...as twisted as that sounds. lol.
CountryBarbie777 1 year ago 5
@Shtove Bjork sucks I know
ConfusedSponge 7 months ago
@ConfusedSponge why would you say that?
leguminoso 7 months ago
@leguminoso Because I could only tell the truth.
ConfusedSponge 7 months ago
Does anybody happen to know why none of her three daughters showed up at her funeral?
gretchenamspinnrade 2 years ago
I think her voice is more fit for this song. But I liked Bjorks pacing of the song better. So to me there pretty much equally good. :D
Arcadefan419 2 years ago 10
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maddaa11 2 years ago
No, not really. It's a pretty innocent song.
TheHumanApple 2 years ago
wtf?? are you stupid or what?? if you consider this inapropriate for a 10 year old, then you must want to raise that kid in wonderland,
BogotaEmbajadora 2 years ago 5
This song is about an infatuation. How could it be inappropriate?
Torches 2 years ago
good use of jazz
VegieBoyProductions 2 years ago
It's a shame that Betty Hutton isn't better remembered as other singers of that era, because she kicks so much ass on this song.
Here's to you Ms. Hutton, where ever you are.
shadowplayer1980 2 years ago 10
I agree, there are movie historians that consider Betty a rock singer from the Big Band era- she certainly had a way of moving and animating during her more raucous numbers, but, at the same time, she would bring a tear to your eye when she sang a ballad- may she rest in peace.
johnnynazz52 2 years ago 3
this is so awesome. she's crazy,and you need that for this song.
mewantspocky 2 years ago 3
funny how bjorks number one song is a cover
83lac90 2 years ago
Yes It was her biggest hit although her first album Debut was pretty good
ninelivecat 2 years ago
Thanks Björk for making a cover of this song, otherwise I wouldn't have found this great original! Betty Hutton, what a singer! Big love to you Tinosoft for putting this on Youtube.
marialindblom 2 years ago 7
Come on, Betty was singing the song a million years ago. She had a fantastic voice. This was a "novelty" ong. People used to get a laugh out of stuff like this. Bjork is immensely gifted in her own right, and did a great homage to Betty. Still, Bjork really didn't re-interpret the song, other than remove some of the (now)kitchy style elements and pacing. It's a re-tred, but an unusual and inspired one. Kinda like "Istanbul was Constantinople"
nobusinessbeinghere 3 years ago 6
Actually some of the lyrics are slightly different, so it's not entirely, entirely word-for-word. I kinda like Bjork's version a lot better, just my opinion hehehe
emkinsi 3 years ago
I love both versions, but I liked how Bjork slowed it down a few beats per minute. (if that makes sense) So I guess I like the cover better. Again- both versions are damn good.
tallevfan77 3 years ago 5
this is purrrrrrrfect, my new love!
azwethinkweizcat 3 years ago 3
Oh wow.... her voice is so strong and so perfect for this song.
gamedismantler 3 years ago 7
I love her voice to so much.
twilighthaze 3 years ago 5
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Ugh that's terrible. Bjork does it so much better.
Governater 3 years ago
Well, this is the original. Bjork's is softer, then quick. That's what makes it more appealing. If Betty Hutton had done it the way Bjork did it, Betty Hutton's voice would have done it more justice.
twilighthaze 3 years ago 2
The original version is 99 Percent of the time the best version no matter who is doing the cover
ninelivecat 2 years ago 10
Are you kidding? Bjork copied Betty's performance word for word! I couldn't believe my ears!
gabrielplaying 3 years ago
Word for word sure, not note for note.
Governater 3 years ago 6
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and I don't like how fast it is either, That's just me.
Governater 3 years ago
Bjork has the chops to pull of such a quirky number. In that way she is very like Betty Hutton, who was known for doing "crazy" numbers in her time.
manxman99 3 years ago 3
cool^^
Yuctra 3 years ago
i love you betty!
SOYUNDELFIN 3 years ago 2
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christina aguilera does this so good
Maddiee3 3 years ago
This is such a wonderful song! Betty Hutton is an amazing singer and actress. I listened to Bjork's version, but, to me, Betty is better. She sounds like a grown woman, whereas Bjork's voice has more of a little girl quality.
TheKwongdzu 3 years ago 6
Bjorks' is better!
TSXboy26 3 years ago
i love bjorks version, but this is better
betty hutton has a nicer voice and a cute hint of an accent.
bordeauxbebe 3 years ago 3
i like this version more than the Bjork as well its so cool lol
ashbombash 3 years ago 3
I am a big Bjork fan, and always wanted to hear the original. I think I like this one better.
isthisnaemtaken 3 years ago 5
I think the beat is to fast and I don't like when the men are singing with her.
I think it's better with Björk. Maybe that's just because we are both from Iceland :)
But this is okay...3 stars***
siljaingolfsdottir 3 years ago 2
I think the original version is better in it's own context. Björk's cover is fun but she has never done another song like it. It was the song that everyone used against her to prove that she was crazy. And it's sad that It's Oh So Quiet is B's biggest hit. Both versions are amazing, though.
mikeofcetacea 3 years ago 5
both are greaaat
vierkawai 3 years ago 2
I'm not sure why it's always reported on the Internet that the original name of this song is "Blow a Fuse." It was never called that. It's listed as "It's Oh So Quiet" on the original 1951 RCA Victor release (it's the b-side of Betty's hit "Murder, He Says").
willward2005 3 years ago 2
Thought it was released in 1942?
Anyway, Blow a Fuse is a much better title.
Shtove 3 years ago
not bad!!!! :)))))))
trelover 3 years ago
I had never heard this version! o.o
IcyAche 3 years ago
Incredible, I discover this song in a frensh movie and I always seek the name of the singer. Thanks.
lafollealahachette 3 years ago
Betty Hutton, born Elizabeth June Thornburg February 26th, 1921, passed March 11th,2007, will be one of the most dynamic and versatile talents that you may ever witness. Icelander Bjork does a nice cover of this song as well(she calls it It's Oh So Quiet instead of the original tidal as sung by Betty which was called Blow a Fuse).
johnnynazz52 3 years ago
this version is way better
BrazilianPrincesSs 3 years ago 4
cool!!! but the bjork`s version i like more!
VIC1music 3 years ago
DAmn!!! I had no idea it was a cover. props to bjork for helping me find the original, i dig both, the American original and Bjork's cute accented version and cool video.
dirtyfighter34 3 years ago
Thought Bjork had this sussed. Brilliant Betty!!!!
Shtove 3 years ago
Listening to Bjork songs. Found Bjork's version. Then I caught a woman named Natalia who song it later after Bjork's came out. Then lo and behold another version which I'm guessing is the original version. I have learned much tonight. This is a really good song that is open to many different ways to do it. Thanks to Bjork.
Rascal356000 3 years ago
This is the original- recorded by Betty in the 1940's. Guess everything has to start somewhere- and singing a song like this was par for the course for the Great Hutton!
johnnynazz52 3 years ago
I adore Betty Hutton! You've just got to watch her in action, too! She was called America's Jitterbug, because she never stopped moving. she was so darn cute!
dornroslein 3 years ago 2
WOW!!!
TheTuxedoKings 3 years ago
:| better than bjork!
melissagarciamendo 3 years ago 4
I love it! x)
oosa 3 years ago
i wouldn't think this to be in Björk's taste. funnily enough i was expecting Enjoy to follow up before I remembered this wasn't Post.
jaemoon2 3 years ago
original is always better
but björks OWN music is totally awesome
RuedigaSocke 3 years ago
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What part of it is "awesome"? The psychotic screaming or the totally random nonsense?
Kazikox 3 years ago
RuedigaSocke 3 years ago 8
It's absolutely amazing :D
I really love it more than Björk's version (and I like Björk). <3
PS : Lisa Ekdahl sing this song wonderfully :D
Benjoui 3 years ago 2
I heard this long before Bjork's paler version. I would love to have seen her perform this song. (Not knocking Bjork btw - I just think Betty's version is better).
stonehouse0121 3 years ago
Id rather listen to this than Rihanna or any other contemporary chart bollocks
MISTURA21 3 years ago 11
This is wonderful. I like both versions.
JSchnabbs 3 years ago 3
I can't say whose version I like the most but she does pull the 'THIS IS IT!!!!!' perfectly... sounds so hysterical! (2:03)
julestags 3 years ago
This woman is so under rated. Seriously, consider the time period. NO ONE was doing this. No one was loud or screaming, or beautifully losing it in their music. This woman is fantastic.
Imogence 3 years ago 10
A true anachronism.
Imogence 3 years ago
Think again, there was a brand of performer called the 'comedianne' in the the old variety show enviroment. These types of performers were so common that the mold was hard to break for subsequent female performers. Ethel Merman was one of the most prominent of these comedianne performers.
Look into it.
Bjork has a retro aspect. Check out a record called Gling Glo.
AugustusLarch 3 years ago
Not in the name of feminism however.
This woman was.
Imogence 3 years ago
Back then, the whole system was throughly controlled by men. Women's roles were typecast to distessed maidens whispering vocalists and the female 'clown' type singing of entertainer in the template of Martha Raye, Betty Hutton, Judy Garland, Ethel Merman, and others. This templete of misogony survives with the recent Annie pictures and stage productions. Such art teaches young girls that all that they can hope for is some rich man to rescue them.
AugustusLarch 3 years ago
Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Shtove 3 years ago
Mispost! This performance is the opposite.
Shtove 3 years ago
Hmmm, they both do it well, but I'm very fond of Bjork's version.
tehpiratezorz 3 years ago 10
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omg she is like 1000000000000000000000000 times better than bjork
kire8910111213 3 years ago
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You think? She's awesome. Bjork is not.
Kazikox 3 years ago
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but shes way better then the BoJork girl :// weird lol.
omgxily123 3 years ago
scary lol.
omgxily123 3 years ago 3
I always wondered who did the original version of this song - I should have guessed, I mean... who else!
heeter71 3 years ago
heeter 71, just goes to show the world that only Betty Hutton had the unequivocal dynamic to perform a number like this one. I must admit that I like bjork's version of this song also but I can't say that I like the other pitiful versions I've heard.
johnnynazz52 3 years ago
Others have actually attempted this song?! Who?
heeter71 3 years ago
Bjork - Dont know her surname
She's from Iceland - Just youtube "Bjork"
In my eyes Bjork's better
lukiboi 3 years ago 3
Bjork's surname is Gudmundsdottir. Her version of "It's Oh So Quiet" is actually the first one I heard. I've just recently discovered that Betty Hutton did it. Someone made a comment below the video that others besides these two have covered this song. That's what I was curious about. :)
heeter71 3 years ago 2
heeter71,just check out the related videos on the right side of Betty's pic. There are several vids of the song posted. What saddens me is that too many people think that Bjork is the original singer of the song-Blow A Fuse. I kinda like Bjork's Version but I feel that they need to know that Betty set the precedent of how the song should be performed. Good luck.
johnnynazz52 3 years ago 2