Frankie Laine - "On The Sunny Side Of The Street"

From the 1949 movie "Make Believe Ball Room" Starring Jerome Courtland. This was the first time that the general public got to see what this new singing sinsation looked like, many thought he was black.

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[trumpsahead]

I grew up when songs like Mule Train, and I Believe were major hits by Frankie Lane. I did see him on tv a few times but can't recall him being as trim and animated as he is in this wonderful video. A real treasure you gave us, thank you for the memories.

I had been researching the song Sunny Side... when I happened upon FLane; so I think I'll take a break and listen to all Frankie Lane's youtube songs. Thanks again.

[markalson1938]

@trumpsahead The song " Sunnyside Of The Street" Was a old song when Frankie recorded it. It was recorded by almost every sing in that period. Frankie's version never charted (Only the top 30 did in thoes days) but he sold over a million copies as it was popular for a very long time and was fetured in two movies. If you lisen to just the Laine somgs that I have put on YT you will be there a very long time.

[goraut]

markalson is right (don't doubt him on Frankie Laine) sunny side of the street film is completely different film.I had the good fortune to attend Frankies 85th birthday party in San Diego, and what a great gentleman he was, and he gave us a private concert at the musicians hall in San diego 85 years old and singing like a 30 year old

[markalson1938]

Thanks for the kind words. I spoke with Frankie several times both in person and on the phone. I always wanted to attend one of his Birthday parties but never made it. I was going to his I think 90th party which was to be

in Las Vegas. I made it out to vegas that week but do to Frankie not feeling well it was changed at the last minute to San Diego so I missed it but I did win $1200 in Vegas.

[schneppm]

I love Frankie Laine...did he happen to take his hand gestures from Billy Daniels? Just curious....and I miss them both!

[markalson1938]

Frankie was a long time friend of Billy's but he was singing with his hands a long time before Billy. I think that was one reason that Frankie could never find a job with a Big Band for long. He just couldn't stand still at the mike and sing.

[Tony7840]

Amertican slang for "stole"; overshadowing the performances of others in the same movie.

[swinginkatz]

I was a fan of Frankie's about 1950.

[beatsbooze]

Frankie was my Guy as a kid in the late 50's. Frankie & the Mills Bros.

Mr Rhythm' & The 'Rhythm Bros'.

Great memories. Many thanks for this. Really enjoy it

[frankiehiyo]

Fantastic rendition. Frankie was always popular here in the UK, we recognise class when we hear it.

[trumpsahead]

Oops! Please forgive - just realized I spelled Mr. Laine's name wrong in the previous post here. ciao!

[goraut]

Hi markalson,I think its great all the great videos you put up,and your wide knowledge of frank and his career, Frankie was always big here in the U.K. and we still have a thriving fan club (F.L.I.A.S.)still going strong, though aging fast