Ran across this performance and was blown away at just how cool and refreshing and universal music like is. Used to listen to Ian Whitcome show on KPFK in LA and his commentary and trivia were always spot on in his English way.
Kittielips: Ian Whitcomb now lives in southern California, and performs every weekend at a venue not far from the L.A. airport. Since I live in northern California, I've not had the chance to meet him yet, but he was very generous to give me permission to upload his music here. He's one of the finest musicologists in the world for music from English music hall days to the 1930s. He won an Oscar for his musical consultation on the 1998 film, 'Titanic'. Thanks so much for your interest!
Just great! Women and children holler "Wooley Wooley"and dance the two step all night! Get me to the nearest honky- tonk asap Thanks alot for this one!
Love your version of this. I grew up in Texas and remember dancing to this when Bob Wills played it. That was many, many years ago. Thanks for the memories.
Tom: I noticed that you had already seen it, but a reprise comment is always welcome! There's more what that came from: I'll be uploading more this weekend! Stay tuned.
ttub1941: Thanks, Tom! Glad you enjoyed it. Don't miss my latst upload, Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, "You've Brought a New Kind of Love To Me". More tonight, if I can stay awake, LOL!
jojomojo: Nice to hear from you! I discovered Ysabellabrave while searching song titles from this 1930s period. I think it was "Anything Goes". I couldn't believe my ears, that someone of today would be popularizing this music. Her voice is actually better than most female singers of that era. It wasn't until WW2 that you began to have some really great female artists--Alice Faye, Rosemary Clooney (George's mom),Dinah Shore and Peggy Lee come to mind.
LOL..."Anything Goes" was the same song of hers that got me. Couldn't stop thinking of how great that video was each time I happen to go on YouTube every 4 or 5 months at the time for unrelated reasons. Finally I gave in and joined YouTube because of her. =)
BlitzWing00: Remember that this music was written in an era which had seen its share of economic "bubbles" and crashes: Florida real estate in 1926; a decade of depression in the Farm Belt, before the "real" Great Depression began; and of course, the 1929 stock market crash. The 1920s were carefree and devil-may-care, experimental in manners and morals. The Crash sobered them up, but now all they had left during the Depression was hope.
BlitzWing00: (part 2) The 1930s were the worst period of economic depression in history. But instead of complaining, people embraced hope and optimism. Music (and Hollywood) was a joyful, happy form of escapism from the dirty realities they faced; sometimes, a song was all they had left to dream on. This music is bittersweet for that reason, and that's why it's so vital that it be preserved for posterity. It is the sole purpose to which I am dedicated, on this Youtube site. It's why I'm here.
this is very nice!
MrKeys57 11 months ago
Excellent !!
Thanks for sharing.
Corrie121 1 year ago
Sigh.... I find these classic early 20th century songs soooo romantic!
Thanks Bob. :)
IrridescentDragonfly 2 years ago
Ran across this performance and was blown away at just how cool and refreshing and universal music like is. Used to listen to Ian Whitcome show on KPFK in LA and his commentary and trivia were always spot on in his English way.
1949matthews 2 years ago
Ah! This was delightful!
kalacaw 2 years ago
kalacaw: I am SO glad you enjoyed this!
Bobchai 2 years ago
Very much so! I meant to favorite it, but I was getting so tired by that point, I think I forgot. Let me do that now.
kalacaw 2 years ago
I would love to see this band in concert.
They are very talented.
Thank you.
5*****.
Jennie.
Kittielips 2 years ago
Kittielips: Ian Whitcomb now lives in southern California, and performs every weekend at a venue not far from the L.A. airport. Since I live in northern California, I've not had the chance to meet him yet, but he was very generous to give me permission to upload his music here. He's one of the finest musicologists in the world for music from English music hall days to the 1930s. He won an Oscar for his musical consultation on the 1998 film, 'Titanic'. Thanks so much for your interest!
Bobchai 2 years ago
Thank YOU for your reply. Should you ever meet the Man, please ask him for a signed photograph and send that to me too! Sheer talent! Thanks again,
Jennie.
Kittielips 2 years ago
Kittielips: Your wish is my command! I won't forget!
Bobchai 2 years ago
Just great! Women and children holler "Wooley Wooley"and dance the two step all night! Get me to the nearest honky- tonk asap Thanks alot for this one!
dr37sam 3 years ago
dr37sam: Im visiting a little village in Navarra, Spain tonight as I read this. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!
Bobchai 3 years ago
I LOVE IT!
Sweet fiddling--and a Fluke, no less!
Thanks for posting--I'm delighted to see so much talent devoted to preserving the great old songs!
XOX
Ukulele Katie
troyota1955 3 years ago
troyota1955: I'm in a little village in Spain tonight. Glad you enjoyed it!
Bobchai 3 years ago
Love your version of this. I grew up in Texas and remember dancing to this when Bob Wills played it. That was many, many years ago. Thanks for the memories.
winddance368 3 years ago
winddance368: You're quite welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this!
Bobchai 3 years ago
Beautiful sound, thanks Bob 5*****
Bill
gassyoldman 3 years ago
gassyoldman: Thank YOU for listening. Glad you enjoy it!
Bobchai 3 years ago
This was great. I love older music. My grandparents raised me, so I listened to everything!!! Fantastic
StackeyB2 3 years ago
Most excellent!!!
patman2112 3 years ago
patman2112: I'm very happy you enjoyed it! More to come...
Bobchai 3 years ago
Fantastic music...so well performed!!
Five stars.
Eloy
Escagedo3rd 3 years ago
Escagedo3rd: Thanks for your comment! This is the kind of classic popular music I want to present on my channel.
Bobchai 3 years ago
That was a jumpy little number, a great performance by Ian and all those great musicians backing him up... I enjoyed it very much, FrAnK (5*****)
allshookup77 3 years ago
allshookup77: Happy you enjoyed it!
Bobchai 3 years ago
HA! I gotcha on this one. I saw it a month ago and left a comment. Aren't I sneaky!
Great tune and Ian is a winner everytime he steps on stage! The fellas make pretty music!
5 Stars AGAIN!
RagJazzMonkey
Tom Warner
tdub1941 3 years ago
Tom: I noticed that you had already seen it, but a reprise comment is always welcome! There's more what that came from: I'll be uploading more this weekend! Stay tuned.
Bobchai 3 years ago
very nice fella's 5 stars! lol jim!
romapsychic 3 years ago
romapsychic: Thanks again!
Bobchai 3 years ago
I love it! 5 Stars
Thanks Bob for sending this one to me!
RagJazzMonkey
Tom Warner
tdub1941 3 years ago
ttub1941: Thanks, Tom! Glad you enjoyed it. Don't miss my latst upload, Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, "You've Brought a New Kind of Love To Me". More tonight, if I can stay awake, LOL!
Bobchai 3 years ago
Nice vid. I totally agree with you about Ysabellabrave. I love her.
jojomojo99 3 years ago
jojomojo: Nice to hear from you! I discovered Ysabellabrave while searching song titles from this 1930s period. I think it was "Anything Goes". I couldn't believe my ears, that someone of today would be popularizing this music. Her voice is actually better than most female singers of that era. It wasn't until WW2 that you began to have some really great female artists--Alice Faye, Rosemary Clooney (George's mom),Dinah Shore and Peggy Lee come to mind.
Bobchai 3 years ago
LOL..."Anything Goes" was the same song of hers that got me. Couldn't stop thinking of how great that video was each time I happen to go on YouTube every 4 or 5 months at the time for unrelated reasons. Finally I gave in and joined YouTube because of her. =)
BlitzWing00 3 years ago
What I like about this kind of music is its joyfully bouncy and positive...that's the best way I can describe it anyways.
The instrument solos are good!
BlitzWing00 3 years ago
BlitzWing00: Remember that this music was written in an era which had seen its share of economic "bubbles" and crashes: Florida real estate in 1926; a decade of depression in the Farm Belt, before the "real" Great Depression began; and of course, the 1929 stock market crash. The 1920s were carefree and devil-may-care, experimental in manners and morals. The Crash sobered them up, but now all they had left during the Depression was hope.
Bobchai 3 years ago
BlitzWing00: (part 2) The 1930s were the worst period of economic depression in history. But instead of complaining, people embraced hope and optimism. Music (and Hollywood) was a joyful, happy form of escapism from the dirty realities they faced; sometimes, a song was all they had left to dream on. This music is bittersweet for that reason, and that's why it's so vital that it be preserved for posterity. It is the sole purpose to which I am dedicated, on this Youtube site. It's why I'm here.
Bobchai 3 years ago
BlitzWing00: Doesn't this also explain why I consider Ysabellabrave to be one of the brightest lights of a generation?
Bobchai 3 years ago
I agree, her music is uplifting. And as I mentioned on your other video, she helps preserve & regenerate interest in "older" songs.
BlitzWing00 3 years ago
Great stuff
EagleJonesMcBride 3 years ago
EagleJonesMcBride: Delighted you enjoyed it!
Bobchai 3 years ago