Too bad that Leroy Shields was not appreciated for his work on the Hal Roach film soundtracks of the 1930s as much as he should have been. One story goes he work was just kind of thrown in with the deal for Victor to provide sound for the Roach shorts on their dime. Since Shields was Victor's A&R man in LA at the time he got ther job and I wonder just what was his reward for that timeless music he created. Was it just considered a part of his job? Does anyone know about this matter?
I love this music! It was as creative and inventive as Laurel & Hardy were in their acting. Do you know the name of the tune that was played as they were trying to sneak in and get the deed in Way Out West? The real suspenseful one.
Absolutely brilliant music, echoes from such great times. Sometimes it makes me sad that in the modern world hardly anyone appreciates this music anymore. And no-one seems to be able to compose it any longer. Listen to the radio - what went wrong? Will the days of this fantastic ever return? Great job, thanks!
GOD, I wish there was a full recording of this and the other Shield`s songs! FROM THE ERA!!! There seemes to be somthing lacking in modern versions. Don`t get me wrong, It`s just that there is a certin sound & soul in the old recordings. One of My very favorits as well as this one is "The Moon And You".
@roybo1930 On the other hand The Beau Hunks do a pritty AWESOME job of recreating these songs. I would LOVE if they did lingth versions of songs like "Bells" Let`s say versions around 3 minuts long, each As if You were listining to a phonograph record of the song.
Thankyou. thankyou, thankyou! Trying to get hold of Leroy Shield's (and Marvin Hatley) music, particularly on CD is proving nigh on impossible-been a fan of The Boys since I could open my eyes and the only music you can buy is the usual 'Lonesome Pine' stuff- the backing music is magnificent!
This how it all had to be done for the Beau Hunks to record as there was no sheet music saved. All of the songs, the way I understand it, had to be from spliced films such as shown here. Thank God for The Beau Hunks dedication or we would not have the chance to listen to these selections from Roy Shield...one of the best!
Too bad that Leroy Shields was not appreciated for his work on the Hal Roach film soundtracks of the 1930s as much as he should have been. One story goes he work was just kind of thrown in with the deal for Victor to provide sound for the Roach shorts on their dime. Since Shields was Victor's A&R man in LA at the time he got ther job and I wonder just what was his reward for that timeless music he created. Was it just considered a part of his job? Does anyone know about this matter?
kdegru 1 month ago
Get these amazing pieces of music on Emusic.com Beau Hunks have faithfully reproduced this wonderful stuff.
videoguyla 5 months ago
please do more! The Beau Hunks are great but I want a cd of the oriiginals...
allanfisch 10 months ago
I love this music! It was as creative and inventive as Laurel & Hardy were in their acting. Do you know the name of the tune that was played as they were trying to sneak in and get the deed in Way Out West? The real suspenseful one.
leesieh 1 year ago
Nicely done!
novatodave 1 year ago
I have 4 Beau Hunks CD's of all of this wonderful miusic.
murraymae 1 year ago
Absolutely brilliant music, echoes from such great times. Sometimes it makes me sad that in the modern world hardly anyone appreciates this music anymore. And no-one seems to be able to compose it any longer. Listen to the radio - what went wrong? Will the days of this fantastic ever return? Great job, thanks!
pegheadproductions 1 year ago
This here is classic leroy shield music.
Could not imagine wathcing an old
L&H or Rascals comedy without it.
Would not be as funny, the backround music is what made these shorts timeless....
dano3564 1 year ago
GOD, I wish there was a full recording of this and the other Shield`s songs! FROM THE ERA!!! There seemes to be somthing lacking in modern versions. Don`t get me wrong, It`s just that there is a certin sound & soul in the old recordings. One of My very favorits as well as this one is "The Moon And You".
roybo1930 1 year ago 2
@roybo1930 On the other hand The Beau Hunks do a pritty AWESOME job of recreating these songs. I would LOVE if they did lingth versions of songs like "Bells" Let`s say versions around 3 minuts long, each As if You were listining to a phonograph record of the song.
roybo1930 1 year ago
I've heard this music in several little rascal episodes
Misskayseeluvsu 2 years ago
I don't understand why Stan signs his name as 'X' in 'any old port'. Anyone know?
legendkiller2004 2 years ago
@legendkiller2004
I would say it is indicating how he cannot read or write
Beenz75 1 year ago
@legendkiller2004 He signed his name with an X because he couldn't write.
Jeffbear1 1 year ago
Phenomenal, great, wonderful work!
mrdave777 2 years ago
Great vieo with the Laurel and Hardy music.
northatlantic78rpm 2 years ago
Wow! Awesome job--thanks so much!
anonymous411 2 years ago
Has anyone got 'Look at him now' the mp3 of just the song?? pleeeeeease z
prettyparisian 2 years ago
@prettyparisian Beau Hunks, available for just $0,99 on iTunes. Great performance!
pegheadproductions 1 year ago
Thankyou. thankyou, thankyou! Trying to get hold of Leroy Shield's (and Marvin Hatley) music, particularly on CD is proving nigh on impossible-been a fan of The Boys since I could open my eyes and the only music you can buy is the usual 'Lonesome Pine' stuff- the backing music is magnificent!
ebenezerhoary 2 years ago
This how it all had to be done for the Beau Hunks to record as there was no sheet music saved. All of the songs, the way I understand it, had to be from spliced films such as shown here. Thank God for The Beau Hunks dedication or we would not have the chance to listen to these selections from Roy Shield...one of the best!
1more4theroad 3 years ago 4
I can't even begin to guess how long that took you to edit. A real labour of love.
DrCrabfingers 3 years ago 7