Jessie Mattews was the epitome of feminine beauty whose talent shone from her in everything she did. I was in love with her then and I still am. There will never be another Jessie Matthews. A true star if ever there was one.
When she agreed to record this song the words had to be amended to remove some of the cheekier words as Miss Matthews was unmarried at the time and the BBC audiences may have been shocked !!! Lovely posting. Also, because she ran off with Sonny Hale (married to Evelyn Laye) she was not introduced to the Queen Mother to avoid the Royal family being embarrised. Given Princess Margret's later behaviour I find this particularly ironic. Thanks for posting
jessie mathews was my grand fathers couson
aluem 1 year ago
and she had great legs!
kipperwacker 1 year ago
paul whiteman did this too... cant find that version
pahoboye 1 year ago
Jessie Mattews was the epitome of feminine beauty whose talent shone from her in everything she did. I was in love with her then and I still am. There will never be another Jessie Matthews. A true star if ever there was one.
MartinPadderborn 2 years ago 2
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MartinPadderborn 2 years ago
In which interview did she make that comment, Jim? I'm intrigued. Big fan of Jessie here.
littleshoemaker 2 years ago
Correction. It was a BBC radio interview with Godfrey Winn...
jimgreen333 2 years ago
I find her voice a little warbly, but she's a pleasure to look at.
flimpkin4 3 years ago
When she agreed to record this song the words had to be amended to remove some of the cheekier words as Miss Matthews was unmarried at the time and the BBC audiences may have been shocked !!! Lovely posting. Also, because she ran off with Sonny Hale (married to Evelyn Laye) she was not introduced to the Queen Mother to avoid the Royal family being embarrised. Given Princess Margret's later behaviour I find this particularly ironic. Thanks for posting
burnt62 3 years ago
Thanks for this observation...
Jessie was, is, and always will be a magical lady.
jimgreen333 3 years ago
Sonny Hale was, of course, Binnie Hale's father.
charade97 2 years ago
Probably my favourite song by Jessie. There is something magical about the imagery.
hawkmoon03111951 3 years ago
The best impression of Jessie was done by Sarah Brightman - perfect with the incredible high-kicks too.
milizakorjus 3 years ago
Jessie Matthews was an absolute beauty to see and hear.
Total perfection.
blackpoolbarmpot 3 years ago
haha i have to sing this in my drama exam lmao loving it !!! :P
xcountrybabex 3 years ago
Merci
piafedith 4 years ago