If you know of any this good, please let us know. The Bosleys (Bozzies) are the best. They also invented the terms "rock and roll" and "groovy", both heard in their songs. They were hip before people knew what hip is.
Magic. Their harmonies seem telepathic. They make it look so effortless, and the sheer pleasure and joy in their expressions as they work these harmonies are heaven to this longtime listener.
The Boswell Sisters were a highly influential, close harmony singing trio. Real sisters, they were three gifted musicians who emerged from the jazz movement in New Orleans in the early 1900s and became icons & pioneers in music & early radio & recording with influences that extend far beyond their own time. They took the idea of jazz and did it vocally, and they did it with such blending and precision that it has not been equaled since. Many giants of the swing era worked in their orchestras, and even stood and applauded them in honor of their musicianship at the end of a session--musicians such as Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Mannie Klein, Bunny Berigan, Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang to name a few.
mrhokum - This may be one with Bunny Berigan on trumpet. The Boswells (during the 1930 to 1936 period) preferred to work with a particular group of ace 'sidemen' (many of whom would become big band leaders): Tommy Dorsey (tbn), Bennie Krueger (as), Jimmy Dorsey (cl, as), Bunny Berigan (tpt), Manny Klein (tpt), Carl Kress (g), Chauncey Morehouse (d, vib), Artie Shaw (cl, as), Artie Bernstein (sb), Stan King (d), Eddie Lang (g), Joe Venuti (vln), Joe Tarto (b), Chauncey Morehouse (d). When working with the Dorseys in particular, Glenn Miller would sometimes do arrangements for the band, but vocal arrangements were always done by the Boswells. I recommend this other live broadcast recording of Heebie Jeebies too: ua-cam.com/video/AliWj9J6rFQ/v-deo.html
October 3, 1930 -Sheer delight... Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Tommy (trombone)and Jimmy (clarinet) , Manny Klein (Trumpet), Eddy Lang,(Guitar), Joe Tarto (StringBass), Stan King(Drums)
Fabulous! I love this! A wonderful version of a song that Louis Armstrong made famous 5 years earlier in 1926. Great to hear a similar arrangement to Louis' classic version. The Boswell Sisters harmonies are amazing!
The Bosley's always had top notch musicians, likely the best of the day wanted to play with them - I would have! They invented the term "rock and roll", and so much more, ahead of their time, and still timelessly classic. We love them - thanks for posting!
At 0:47, the shot from which the still most often used to illustrate the Sisters in performance is drawn. As a trademark it is appropriate, bc they regarded 'Heebie Jeebies' as their good-luck signature song.
I can't take my eyes off of Martha in this clip. I think I am in love! I understand why so many guys fell head over heels for her. Her personality and charm shine in this short film. Their style was revolutionary at the time and it hasn't been equaled since. Such a tragedy that they disbanded at the height of their popularity after a few brilliant years together. Connee's solo career was adequate, but the magic was gone after the Sisters broke up.
James Sterling Just like the Andrews sisters. The Boswells each had amazing voices but they sounded best together. Maxine Andrews had such a powerful voice but the Andrews went downhill badly after Laverne died :( Maybe there's a curse D:
adam shaw - you mean to say The Andrews Sisters are just like The Boswell Sisters. The Boswells were first... with all due respect to the Sisters Andrews.... who got their sound from The Boswell Sisters...
The Boswell Sisters were a close harmony singing group, consisting of sisters Martha Boswell Lloyd (June 9, 1905 - July 2, 1958), Connee Boswell (original name Connie, December 3, 1907 - October 11, 1976), and Helvetia "Vet" Boswell (May 20, 1911 - November 12, 1988), noted for intricate harmonies and rhythmic experimentation. They attained national prominence in the United States in the 1930s. (Wikipedia)
Thank you so much! I love the Boswell Sisters and have been listening for years, but this is the first film I ever have seen of them! I highly recommend all their records.
The Andrews Sisters were considered " Boswell Imitatiors." The Boswells (from New Orleans, BTW) created this tight harmony style and had many imitators -- including The Gumm Sisters (Judy Garland).
The Boswell Sisters - Connee (L), Vet (C-Standing) and Martha (R - piano), began their careers in New Orleans. Connee was paralyzed from a childhood accident (or had polio according to the comments of several viewers) and always had to perform seated.
FOR COURTESY OF MRS. LAURIE KANNER : It was a small Dorsey Brothers group in 1930, with Manny Klein on trumpet, TD-tb, JD-cl, Eddie Lang-gtr, Joe Tarto-sb and Stan King-d.
It is hiliarous that once again in these old videos, it shows that old-tyme white southern drawl (especially interjections) are essentially the same as in present day black English!
In addition to providing the young Boswells with formal, classical musical education, Meldania Boswell took her children regularly to see the leading African-American performers of the day at the Lyric Theatre. There, young Connie heard Mamie Smith, whose "Crazy Blues" (1920), the first blues record performed by an African American, was a hit. Connie would later imitate Smith's style on the Boswells' first record, "I'm Gonna Cry (Cryin' Blues)," before settling into her own vocal style. In interviews, the sisters recalled driving around New Orleans listening for new and interesting sounds, which they often found outside African-American churches and barrooms.
hmm. I haven't found anything about that in my research. She retired in the early 60s, although she did do benefit shows. But the nasal part is also very un-Connie. Might have been someone else.
Ella Fitzgerald was influenced by Connie Boswell..Underrated ladies..IMO, the 'alternative' predecessor to the more mainstream 'poppier' Andrews Sisters
That's what I like about UA-cam. All these precious little gems from yesteryear.
If you know of any this good, please let us know. The Bosleys (Bozzies) are the best. They also invented the terms "rock and roll" and "groovy", both heard in their songs. They were hip before people knew what hip is.
It might be another hundred years, but eventually the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame will recognize these sisters
Donald Fagen of the great Steely Dan cannot speak too highly of them according to his book; and he's not wrong !
0:44 when they hit that classic Boswell Sisters Close harmony I get goose bumps!!!!
It still sends chills down my spine, the fuzzy quality of the audio only makes it sound better
The best close harmonies of all time. Connee was a genius.
Magic. Their harmonies seem telepathic. They make it look so effortless, and the sheer pleasure and joy in their expressions as they work these harmonies are heaven to this longtime listener.
These ladies were 30 something years before my time but I swear I could listen to them all day they are so good 👍
Hello Linda, How are you doing?
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Well they were 80 something years before my time (I’m 16 rn) and they’re genuinely really great singers!
This year marks 35 years since Connee started singing for the angels.
All of them are singing for the angels now.
It's called talent, boys.
The Boswell Sisters were a highly influential, close harmony singing trio. Real sisters, they were three gifted musicians who emerged from the jazz movement in New Orleans in the early 1900s and became icons & pioneers in music & early radio & recording with influences that extend far beyond their own time. They took the idea of jazz and did it vocally, and they did it with such blending and precision that it has not been equaled since. Many giants of the swing era worked in their orchestras, and even stood and applauded them in honor of their musicianship at the end of a session--musicians such as Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Mannie Klein, Bunny Berigan, Joe Venuti & Eddie Lang to name a few.
mrhokum - This may be one with Bunny Berigan on trumpet. The Boswells (during the 1930 to 1936 period) preferred to work with a particular group of ace 'sidemen' (many of whom would become big band leaders):
Tommy Dorsey (tbn), Bennie Krueger (as), Jimmy Dorsey (cl, as), Bunny Berigan (tpt), Manny Klein (tpt), Carl Kress (g), Chauncey Morehouse (d, vib), Artie Shaw (cl, as), Artie Bernstein (sb), Stan King (d), Eddie Lang (g), Joe Venuti (vln), Joe Tarto (b), Chauncey Morehouse (d). When working with the Dorseys in particular, Glenn Miller would sometimes do arrangements for the band, but vocal arrangements were always done by the Boswells.
I recommend this other live broadcast recording of Heebie Jeebies too: ua-cam.com/video/AliWj9J6rFQ/v-deo.html
Every time I hear the Boswells, all I can think is "How'd they do that?"
I swear im born in the wrong time lol....I love the classics and oldies.
Philly Angel
1:13 they are so in tune with other they literally sound like a harmonica.
October 3, 1930 -Sheer delight... Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Tommy (trombone)and Jimmy (clarinet) , Manny Klein (Trumpet), Eddy Lang,(Guitar), Joe Tarto (StringBass), Stan King(Drums)
they look so happy singing together 😁😁
damn they are too beautiful
I love those perfectly matched voices.
Fabulous! I love this! A wonderful version of a song that Louis Armstrong made famous 5 years earlier in 1926. Great to hear a similar arrangement to Louis' classic version. The Boswell Sisters harmonies are amazing!
Thanks for recognizing the great Louis 📌💎
Sen. Jeremy Raskin.
Gives me the Heebie Jeebie Blues.
Those girls sang with soul.
Thanks Donald Fagen. Great singing group with the tightest harmonies. 😊
THESE GIRLS WERE AWESOME!!!. GOD I LUV THESE THREE BEAUTIFUL PIONEERS OF ALL FEMALE GROUPS!!!!.
Geniuses all three, I think. This was their lucky song. And anyone who hears them should consider themselves lucky too.
The Bosley's always had top notch musicians, likely the best of the day wanted to play with them - I would have! They invented the term "rock and roll", and so much more, ahead of their time, and still timelessly classic. We love them - thanks for posting!
They definitely didn't create that term. They were just the first to put out a record using the term.
What a treasure they are
Simply the best. I too was born at the wrong musical time.
These harmonies are so tight! Go Boswells! :)
At 0:47, the shot from which the still most often used to illustrate the Sisters in performance is drawn.
As a trademark it is appropriate, bc they regarded 'Heebie Jeebies' as their good-luck signature song.
mix sibling harmony with loads of talent and this is the result ! unrivaled in my estimation
and the Andrew sisters used to imitate them!!! wow.........RESPECT!!
I can't take my eyes off of Martha in this clip. I think I am in love! I understand why so many guys fell head over heels for her. Her personality and charm shine in this short film. Their style was revolutionary at the time and it hasn't been equaled since. Such a tragedy that they disbanded at the height of their popularity after a few brilliant years together. Connee's solo career was adequate, but the magic was gone after the Sisters broke up.
James Sterling
Just like the Andrews sisters.
The Boswells each had amazing voices but they sounded best together.
Maxine Andrews had such a powerful voice but the Andrews went downhill badly after Laverne died :(
Maybe there's a curse D:
adam shaw - you mean to say The Andrews Sisters are just like The Boswell Sisters. The Boswells were first... with all due respect to the Sisters Andrews.... who got their sound from The Boswell Sisters...
This is so much fun. I had never heard of The Boswell Sisters but I'll be hearing everything they did now. Wonderful! Check out "Shout Sister, Shout!"
The Boswell Sisters were a close harmony singing group, consisting of sisters Martha Boswell Lloyd (June 9, 1905 - July 2, 1958), Connee Boswell (original name Connie, December 3, 1907 - October 11, 1976), and Helvetia "Vet" Boswell (May 20, 1911 - November 12, 1988), noted for intricate harmonies and rhythmic experimentation. They attained national prominence in the United States in the 1930s. (Wikipedia)
14 and love it! I love all this kind of stuff.
This version is amazing, but for a more modern version, I love the Good Lovelies version of it!
I'm 44 and I love the music
This is AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for posting such a rare, vintage recording.
Just discovered these girls, love the harmonies.
Thank you so much! I love the Boswell Sisters and have been listening for years, but this is the first film I ever have seen of them! I highly recommend all their records.
Connie and Bing invented pop music as we know it today
Hello Rosaire, How are you doing?
Without question.
Always the RIGHT time to listen to eternally great music ! Amazing amuzement
The Andrews Sisters seems bland after listening to this.
The Andrews Sisters were considered " Boswell Imitatiors." The Boswells (from New Orleans, BTW) created this tight harmony style and had many imitators -- including The Gumm Sisters (Judy Garland).
The Andrews Sisters WERE bland
The Boswell Sisters - Connee (L), Vet (C-Standing) and Martha (R - piano), began their careers in New Orleans. Connee was paralyzed from a childhood accident (or had polio according to the comments of several viewers) and always had to perform seated.
What can you say -- just amazing.
FOR COURTESY OF MRS. LAURIE KANNER : It was a small Dorsey Brothers group in 1930, with Manny Klein on trumpet, TD-tb, JD-cl, Eddie Lang-gtr, Joe Tarto-sb and Stan King-d.
As far as I know they were never filmed performing that rather surreal song.
mustve been a blast of fun to be this talented!
Thanks Donald!
How wonderful the music is! I am amazed😍 They were so funny)) And they had such nice smiiiiiles☺️
masterpiece !
I love this style of close harmony. Check out the Rock-a-Bye Babies. They sing the same style. Look up: Lullaby of Broadway FHS
this is perfection.
I love rarities like this.
Incredible!
gotta love it
Holy shit. They sound way blacker than I expected. I respect that.
No wonder the Andrew sister liked them so much.
Hello Teresa, How are you doing?
I wish everyone could have seen Gotham do this and crazy people in their act in the 70's. What a time in New York City.
The Andrew's sister were inspired by the Boswell sisters
Were the Boswell Sisters inspired by the Brox Sisters? Signs point to yes.
Love those Boswell sisters.
It is hiliarous that once again in these old videos, it shows that old-tyme white southern drawl (especially interjections) are essentially the same as in present day black English!
In addition to providing the young Boswells with formal, classical musical education, Meldania Boswell took her children regularly to see the leading African-American performers of the day at the Lyric Theatre. There, young Connie heard Mamie Smith, whose "Crazy Blues" (1920), the first blues record performed by an African American, was a hit. Connie would later imitate Smith's style on the Boswells' first record, "I'm Gonna Cry (Cryin' Blues)," before settling into her own vocal style. In interviews, the sisters recalled driving around New Orleans listening for new and interesting sounds, which they often found outside African-American churches and barrooms.
Note to self: “the more you know”
Oh die gute alte Zeit. Wer erfindet mir die Zeitmaschine?
Yo, these women are dope. Vocal play is amazing.
❤️🦅🇺🇸🦅 What wonderful memories of the better DAZE honey bunny , ♦️♦️♦️‼️
¡Unas bellezas cantando!
Che mito!! Che talento
Yes ik them or better i love there music
@classymania I'm with you all the way here.
Corrie 121.
Thank you hoopjnky for taking the time to respond to my posting. Much appreciated.
Just found this. This turns out to be a good day, after all. Wanna marry all three of them.
yeah! me too!
How are you guys not laughing at this? Heebie jeebies is hilarious~
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So smooth and wonderful! As good as the Andrew Sisters!
No the Boswell Sisters were better than the Andrews Sisters, and I am a huge admirer of the latter.
@ mrhokum: you asked who was in the band: Martha Boswell, Conee Boswell and Vet (Helvetia)Boswell.
Corrie121.
Does anyone have a clip with the Boswell Sisters singing "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye"? They were marvellous.
Connee, Helvetia & Martha ---Eddie Lang on guitar- 27/8/'31
These sisters do Satchmo proud!
I have a crush on 3 women born over a hundred years ago.
Oh Goodie! Guitar: Dick McDonough, bass: Art Bernstein, Trumpet: Manny Klein.
Watch Vet's eyes...
I agree with most of this, except the modest makeup. Their bright red lips were quite dashing!
me recuerda mucho a los animados "fantasia de ayer y hoy"de walt disney
donald fagen brought me here.
Nathan Parsons Me also!
Denise Miller Eminent Hipsters, excellent book!
+Nathan Parsons Holy crap, me too....
Me to! These were Donald's mother's favorites when he was a lad!!
Yes, "Eminent Hipsters" :).
Does anyone know when this video was recorded?
They don't make'em like that anymore. It's a shame :(
Who is the lead (solo) singer in this group and which sister played the piano?
Is this from "The Big Broadcast" (1932)?
HARMONY
wow his is very old...
Sounds like Mae West!
Can anybody tell me which sister is which? I'm pretty sure that the one sitting on the left was Connee, right? But what about the other two?
Vet on top, Martha on the right
This is great! Too bad that everyone is popular music is HORRIBLE today.
Connie, vet, and Martha
MY SURNAME IS BOSWELL!
Cool
it sounds like they said god damn lol
1931
Look like triplets not close on age great parents
hmm. I haven't found anything about that in my research. She retired in the early 60s, although she did do benefit shows. But the nasal part is also very un-Connie. Might have been someone else.
Ella Fitzgerald was influenced by Connie Boswell..Underrated ladies..IMO, the 'alternative' predecessor to the more mainstream 'poppier' Andrews Sisters