This is indeed the same Sue Thompson who sang "Norman" and other hits a decade later. I was told this recording came in 1948, not 1952. The next recording of the song was by JONI JAMES, who found the sheet music in an office in the Woods Building in Chicago. It was released on the Sharp label, and subsequently on M-G-M Records but too late as Mitch Miller heard a pre-release dub of Joni's record and had Jo Stafford cover it, and then Patti Page covered it. Joni's NEXT single went to #1.
Another great song of SUE THOMPSON, i just love her beautiful voice i love all of her songs...I'm always her number one fan! Thank you so much for posting, God bless!
The song goes back to 1944, Jo Stafford took it to # 1 in Oct '52, Is this the same Sue Thompson that did Norman in '62, Paper Tiger in '65 and Sad Movies in the early '70s?
@janicetrohn Certainly sounds like the same Sue Thompson. Maybe she was like Skeeter Davis, recorded since the '40's, but had a young voice, so she was able to continue recording well into the rock n' roll era.
From what I gather, Sue was the 1st to record this record. The Duprees had the great 60's version and many artists recorded this over the years. Great songs hold up forever !
im 22 year old. im not gay (nothing against homosexuals, do not get me wrong) but as a straight man of 22 years of age hearing this just makes me want to sit back, pour a scotch on the rocks and sit outside on a breezy summer day and just reflect on life itself... It instills my spirit with the ability to observe. have you heard the music they make today? have you heard they "they tried to make me go to rehab i said no no" compare that garbage to this song. wheres our culture gone? god help us
What does being gay or straight have to do with liking this song? I wonder why guys have to go so far out of their way to tell everybody they're not gay--especially when sexuality has absolutely nothing to do with anything. By the way, I her voice too.
Like many I love this song and heard it as a child. Which version I don't remember. Possibly Jo Stafford who I do love. Was searching the original singer and voila! She still has the voice and sound/style of the 40's here. A little reminiscent of Helen Forrest. All before my time by my mom who was 19 when I was born 1946, imbued be with her music. Thank you for this.
What a beautiful voice! I saw her sing this in Vietnam in 1966, and when it got to the verse "See the jungle when its wet with rain.." the guys all boo'ed!! She was confused, but it wasnt because of her singing... we didnt like the jungle!!!t She was a sweetheart!!
@TheBsk5150 I think it's because Dylan has beautiful, soft and sad music that accompanied his haunting and sad but sweet sounding voice. I'm not a Dylan fan, so much, either. Well, at least not as a singer, but he's a great song writer!
Wow, I'm shocked to see that Sue Thompson went back to the early 50s music of Joni James, et al. Of course I remember her from the early 60's hits. She apparently had a much longer run than most, which isn't commonly known, I don't think. How about the flip of this or if you have any other Mercury sides by her. By the way, thanks so much for your contribution.
This recording was indeed 1952. Sue Thompson did not start releasing records till 1950.
Debbiebabe69 1 week ago
This is indeed the same Sue Thompson who sang "Norman" and other hits a decade later. I was told this recording came in 1948, not 1952. The next recording of the song was by JONI JAMES, who found the sheet music in an office in the Woods Building in Chicago. It was released on the Sharp label, and subsequently on M-G-M Records but too late as Mitch Miller heard a pre-release dub of Joni's record and had Jo Stafford cover it, and then Patti Page covered it. Joni's NEXT single went to #1.
waynebrasler 3 weeks ago
Beautiful as usual for Sue Thompson. Does anyone have a video of Sue performing Sad Movies? I'd like to see it.
Creaky1964 1 month ago
Another great song of SUE THOMPSON, i just love her beautiful voice i love all of her songs...I'm always her number one fan! Thank you so much for posting, God bless!
Matuguina11 1 month ago
The song goes back to 1944, Jo Stafford took it to # 1 in Oct '52, Is this the same Sue Thompson that did Norman in '62, Paper Tiger in '65 and Sad Movies in the early '70s?
janicetrohn 2 months ago
@janicetrohn Certainly sounds like the same Sue Thompson. Maybe she was like Skeeter Davis, recorded since the '40's, but had a young voice, so she was able to continue recording well into the rock n' roll era.
sabinoson 1 month ago
From what I gather, Sue was the 1st to record this record. The Duprees had the great 60's version and many artists recorded this over the years. Great songs hold up forever !
NORMGB 2 months ago
im 22 year old. im not gay (nothing against homosexuals, do not get me wrong) but as a straight man of 22 years of age hearing this just makes me want to sit back, pour a scotch on the rocks and sit outside on a breezy summer day and just reflect on life itself... It instills my spirit with the ability to observe. have you heard the music they make today? have you heard they "they tried to make me go to rehab i said no no" compare that garbage to this song. wheres our culture gone? god help us
kykahl 3 months ago
@kykahl
What does being gay or straight have to do with liking this song? I wonder why guys have to go so far out of their way to tell everybody they're not gay--especially when sexuality has absolutely nothing to do with anything. By the way, I her voice too.
Swaggletail 1 month ago
Great version awesome song .. :))
PattayaKiatMac 3 months ago
Sigh....Sooo .Beautiful....!!!! Thanks for the share. Enjoyed very much.
A1000stars for this magnificent upload!!!!!!!!!
A1000StarsInTheSky 4 months ago
Could she have re-recorded the songs later ? this is a puzzle for me..I am
still wondering about the bio John1948TwelveB ..he says she was just
60s and this makes me know I do not have alzheimers yet maybe..
hillbilly2bill 4 months ago
I am so glad you have this one posted.. John1948TwelveB said she started
in the 1960s.. I remember what house I lived in and playing her songs including
sad movies over and over on my 45rpm.. I remember her songs as being hot
in the mid 50s.. I don't remember much about her in the 60s..at least I am
not all crazy,, Wish the real bio could be posted... great song from the past.
hillbilly2bill 4 months ago
Like many I love this song and heard it as a child. Which version I don't remember. Possibly Jo Stafford who I do love. Was searching the original singer and voila! She still has the voice and sound/style of the 40's here. A little reminiscent of Helen Forrest. All before my time by my mom who was 19 when I was born 1946, imbued be with her music. Thank you for this.
globalman 6 months ago
What a beautiful voice! I saw her sing this in Vietnam in 1966, and when it got to the verse "See the jungle when its wet with rain.." the guys all boo'ed!! She was confused, but it wasnt because of her singing... we didnt like the jungle!!!t She was a sweetheart!!
halongbob 7 months ago
What a sweet and beautiful performance!
72DBRONCO 9 months ago
I always thought this was Dylan.... how embarrassing.
TheBsk5150 10 months ago
@TheBsk5150 Well, he did a version that was on Natural Born Killers. That's the version I've really known, too.
72DBRONCO 9 months ago
@72DBRONCO I think it's the best version. And I'm not even that big of a Dylan fan. Just love the song.
TheBsk5150 9 months ago
@TheBsk5150 I think it's because Dylan has beautiful, soft and sad music that accompanied his haunting and sad but sweet sounding voice. I'm not a Dylan fan, so much, either. Well, at least not as a singer, but he's a great song writer!
72DBRONCO 9 months ago
Wow, I'm shocked to see that Sue Thompson went back to the early 50s music of Joni James, et al. Of course I remember her from the early 60's hits. She apparently had a much longer run than most, which isn't commonly known, I don't think. How about the flip of this or if you have any other Mercury sides by her. By the way, thanks so much for your contribution.
TheKayobee 1 year ago