Bob Hope - Thanks for the Memory - Big Broadcast of 1938

Thanks for the Memory, from the movie THE BIG BROADCAST OF 1938. Performers: Bob Hope and Shirley Ross. Music: Ralph Rainger. Lyrics: Leo Robin.

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[Taisho999]

I never really realized Bob Hope's theme song had such a deep meaning like this. Relationships had their problems even back then.

[kw9920]

Terrific! And how quickly time goes. Bob Hope was just starting out, and yet it's all so clear here in front of us.

[sennichi100]

Even 'back then'? Jeezuz....since time immemorial! As long as there have been relationships there have been problems."Since Eve ate apples...."

Reminds me of another 'misunderstood' song: Send in the Clowns. Great melody but seen in the context of the play, it is a very bitter sentiment the singer is conveying. I've always loved Thanks for the Memories because of its bittersweetness.

[Max Vasquez]

my friend Gary's Uncle Leo won an Academy Award for writing this song that year!

[gto66solstice08]

God Bless Bob Hope! Generations from the 1920's thru the 1990's will remember him forever!

Rest in Peace, My longtime friend..

[corfan99]

OH what sweet music they made. This song, if I'm not mistaken, won Best Song at that year's Academy Awards.

This scene reminds me and I think, goes well, with the equally moving duet "I remember it well!" from GIGI.

Thanks for this memory.

[Philip Wilson]

What a marvelous scene so touching -Hope at his best and Shirley Ross is so heartwarming . Amazing that her career took a downward turn after this .Perhaps the world turned a bit cynical at this point in time and soft warm sentiment was out

[Christine McElroy]

tears is right - i teared up watching it (again).

[Jokaanan]

Thanks to Sirius XM's The 40s on 4 station for linking me to this video! They play a lovely recorded version of this song which I couldn't remember the name of, so I emailed them and they were kind enough to send me here. I highly recommend that station to anyone who loves or is curious about this sort of music.

[Peter Lewis]

Thank you Bob and Shirley for very sweet memories. Charming song; charmingly sung Classic.

[story1951]

I have only scene this once and that was many tears ago.

Thanks for posting it.