Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love (Alternate Take) - Peggy Lee

This is a song by Peggy Lee and the Benny Goodman orchestra, recorded in the 1940s. It is a slightly different version from that which was released, though it's quite hard to tell.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Peggy
• Lee
• Benny
• Goodman
• Let's
• Do
• It
• Fall
• In
• Love
• Jazz

[redluvskoda]

It was a different time and I think that needs to be respected. I'm not saying it was right that those were the lyrics but it sure isn't right jumping all of someone for enjoying the old fashioned, original version. I'm sure those 2 words weren't the reason she liked it. To me "Chinks" and "Japs" is a lot less offensive then what's in music now. Maybe you're cool with all the rap songs calling girls "bitches & hoes" and using "nigga" like a freakin' pet name.

[zoomaran]

I wasn't even aware she used the words chinks and japs when I first heard this version. I loved the music, especially Peggy Lee singing. My ethnicity is Chinese and nationality is American. I have been American longer than many Americans, yet many still consider me a foreigner. Forgive those who slander. Ignorance and prejudice will always be with us, It is better to treat all people kindly and respectfully and not be a part of that anger, arrogance and ignorance.

[ewallt]

The above referenced original opening stanza of the chorus were changed to the now much better known refrain: "Birds do it, Bees do it" by Cole Porter when he realized that the line was offensive. (From wiki "Let's_Do_It,_Let's_Fall_in_Lo­ve")

[mllean0nyme]

Lee Wiley sang it, but then "even the dragonflies [are doing] it" ? Don't really understand !?

[waynebrasler]

It wasn't an alternate take but a different recording done at a different recording session. Benny had Peggy rerecord several of her songs before they were released. The funny part is I can never figure what was wrong with the first version! She did loosen up as her time with Goodman progressed; on the first take of "Elmer's Tune" she sounds like she's facing an execution.

[ghostguy1]

this is nice , shame there is no video to go with it though

this is a wonderfully witty song

[taosimplicity]

@redluvskoda , best comment so far on the subject."As long as we are learning from our past mistakes...removing them and acting like they never existed is more ridiculous!" Good music in my opinion transcends all of that anyway don't you think?

[zoomaran]

I love your youtube name. It has rhythm. Thanks very much for your reply. Yes, things are done within the context of their particular place and time. I love music and dance especially artists like Peggy Lee and Cole Porter. Life is short. Enjoy the music and dance. Don't sweat the small stuff. Call me anything but don't call me late for dinner.

[Carambabambasamba]

That's very nice of you to say. Because those lyrics were officially part of the song, in the 1930's & 40's they were always included. Many of the singers who sang them were following the orders of their bosses, & the bosses were following the rule of doing lyrics as officially written by the songwriter, who in this case was the famous Cole Porter. Back then, Porter probably didn't think that he was writing anything insulting but if he was writing today I bet he would have not used those words.

[tsntana]

Well said to the 6 comments below (as arranged on the video page).

[GrenvilleT]

Her 'do it' is wonderfully terse and suggestive.

What a star. I love her.