The Raymond Scott Quintette - War Dance For Wooden Indians

The Raymond Scott Quintette performs "War Dance For Wooden Indians", then backs up two amazing tap dancers, from the film "Happy Landings".

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[ToyStoryNBarneyFan]

Peter Pumiglio, the clarinetist, was my maternal grandfather. I have the clarinet that appears in this video. He was with the group since the 1930s. They were an amazing group of musicians!

[xplodinggrrrl]

Raymond Scott was amazing. We have absolutely nobody today who can compare with him. You cannot possibly be depressed listening to him, Cab Calloway, or Spike Jones. All geniuses in my book!

[manlypedro75]

cool bassing!

[Beck436]

I wasn't referring to originality, though.

I know it; I just haven't gotten around to looking into the stuff that showcases specifically his musical skills. I'm pretty lazy.

[xplodinggrrrl]

I don't know if I agree with you entirely. Cab, Spike, and Raymond were the originals of their genre. In my opinion, anyone new doing this sort of thing isn't being original- though truly accomplished musicians they may be. ;)

How funny! My dad introduced me to Spike Jones when I was a child and I loved him because he was so funny. Later on, as I grew to appreciate music more, I began to love him for the musical genius he was. He did a good deal of music that wasn't comedy related too.

[Beck436]

Well, they do still build 'em like that, but now it's not nearly as easy to find them. As for Spike, I think I was introduced to him in the wrong way. My dad showed him to me a few years back, mostly with the context of his comedic bent.

[xplodinggrrrl]

You said a mouthful, brother! They don't build 'em like that these days. Spike Jones was nothing to turn one's nose up at either. As much as he was a comedian, he was also a very accomplished musician and band leader, and had some fantastic musicians behind him. There's a fair amount of his clips on youtube, as well as Cab Calloway.

[Beck436]

He and Cab were some seriously amazing dudes.

[bayonnetenor]

The two dancers are The Condos Brothers. Look them up ... nice story.

[sirop1960]

Wow. Unlikely as it could be, I mean Indians tap dancing on klezmerized music, but to a beautiful music like that of Raymond Scott it is pure magic. Thanks for sharing!!

[ToyStoryNBarneyFan]

Oh