Betty Hutton - Hit The Road To Dreamland (1956)

Betty Hutton
"Hit The Road To Dreamland" (1956)
Written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer
Orchestra conducted by Vic Schoen
Released on Capitol 3383

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[johnnynazz52]

Although many people construe Betty as being a wacky singer, she could also sing in a normal fashion as well. I like this version of this song and I LOVE your web site dedicated to Betty!

[satinsandspurs]

This is one of my favorite Betty Hutton recordings. You should rent the film "L.A. Confidential" if you haven't seen it yet. Not only is it a great film by itself, but this recording is featured in it in an interesting way. Most of Betty's work in the 50s was much less wacky than what she did in the 40s, and although she's remembered for her comical parts and novelty numbers, I really enjoy this side of her and it's a shame she wasn't able to continue to work on more material like this.

[Firgasz]

@Ididnotwanttojoin

L.A Confidential is playing in 1953, the song is from 1956.^^

[Firgasz]

@TheKormaa

It is playing in the early 50´s. Believe me.

[TheKormaa]

@Firgasz

the movie isnt playing in 1953, spacy remembered a thing what was in 1953 but the movie is playing in the end of the 50's

[Firgasz]

@Ididnotwanttojoin

yeah it definitly fits. Its used in the scene where Mickey Cohens gang gets assassinated, right?

[Ididnotwanttojoin]

@Firgasz And? It's in there nonetheless and it's used brilliantly.. I don't care if it's anachronistic.

[johnnynazz52]

@OTRNut One thing is for certain,the late Betty Hutton"s dynamite and versatility is something to be admired.

[OTRNut]

@johnnynazz52 i agree... i actually prefer her ballads to her more, shall we say, upbeat songs...she has a beautiful voice, just perfect for slow, dreamy songs...i loved her version of "I Promise You" with Bing Crosby in the 1944 film "Here Come the Waves"

[Ididnotwanttojoin]

@satinsandspurs L.A. Confidential is always the first thing I think of when I hear it! It was definitely used very well, as was Kay Starr's Wheel of Fortune...and every other song, for that matter,  starting right off with the ironic use of Accentuate the Positive.