Fabulous: My Dad played trumpet for Rudy for several years until Rudy went to Hollywood to stay. Then Dad moved on the Fred Waring. Dad used to drive one of Rudy's V16 Cadillacs up to the cottage in Maine, where the whole band would enjoy cruising around in the Chris Craft (32 foot cabin cruiser). This was in the depths of the Depression.
@EricJamesHanson My mom recalls that once a year Vallee would have his band up to the cottage in Maine, no kids allowed, for some R&R. They did play music, as well as water polo, water skiing, and more. It's my grandfather's work you hear on the drums on this recording. So, EricJamesHanson, your dad and my granddad knew each other! :)
The tempo in this version is quite a bit faster than Vallee's earlier recording. I think the I like the earlier version although the sound quality of this recording is far superior. By the way, the earlier cover of this song played over the opening credits of the film "Bonnie and Clyde." Great choice by the film makers because the song immediately establishes a feeling of the early 1930s.
It's in double-time actually (1 measure of slow tempo becomes 2 measures of fast tempo). Vic Damone recorded it in double-time too. Don't care for it -- I like the original.
@polaroidsky I think I did. Search under "Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees - Deep Night (1929)." The first 2 minutes are strictly instrumental, but when he starts singing it's exactly like the one used in BONNIE AND CLYDE.
Keith Goldsmith: I agree completely-he created a different mood in the 1929 version, and its somber quality was one of the reasons why Warren Beatty chose it to open “Bonnie and Clyde.” This 1937 version is too up-tempo and his concluding falsetto high note is entirely out of place.
Fabulous: My Dad played trumpet for Rudy for several years until Rudy went to Hollywood to stay. Then Dad moved on the Fred Waring. Dad used to drive one of Rudy's V16 Cadillacs up to the cottage in Maine, where the whole band would enjoy cruising around in the Chris Craft (32 foot cabin cruiser). This was in the depths of the Depression.
Wow Brainy! And Fred Waring…. All greatness!
Brilliant arrangement. I love this song!!
Beautiful song
i genuinely love this music
@EricJamesHanson My mom recalls that once a year Vallee would have his band up to the cottage in Maine, no kids allowed, for some R&R. They did play music, as well as water polo, water skiing, and more. It's my grandfather's work you hear on the drums on this recording. So, EricJamesHanson, your dad and my granddad knew each other! :)
How wonderful!
Super excellent with very good interesting photos
My great grandfather wrote this song!
great stuff
Too wonderful for you.
He sure wrote a great one. Lovely and a little haunting. I love it.
Hi I left a message on your page--hope to hear from you
@@bixlives which page exactly?
great arrangement, opulent sonics and fab singing !
Beautiful!!
Lights out!
The tempo in this version is quite a bit faster than Vallee's earlier recording. I think the I like the earlier version although the sound quality of this recording is far superior. By the way, the earlier cover of this song played over the opening credits of the film "Bonnie and Clyde." Great choice by the film makers because the song immediately establishes a feeling of the early 1930s.
It's in double-time actually (1 measure of slow tempo becomes 2 measures of fast tempo). Vic Damone recorded it in double-time too. Don't care for it -- I like the original.
This is a great one -( not so keen on his rah rah ones) he excels in this type of song.
somebody goofed at the beginning of the video and spelled his name Valley...
but Thumbs up on the posting anyway I Love it
I have the 78 of this. Kitty From Kansas City is on the B side.
@polaroidsky I loved it. It's one of my top ten. I thought it was robbed of Best Picture, as was Faye Dunaway for Best Actress.
for what movie?
@polaroidsky I think I did. Search under "Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees - Deep Night (1929)." The first 2 minutes are strictly instrumental, but when he starts singing it's exactly like the one used in BONNIE AND CLYDE.
@billyguns2 you mean the version heard in the opening credits to BONNIE AND CLYDE? I'm looking for that, too.
huzzzaaah
@musicaltheatergeek79 : Perfect, thank you very much! By the way, what did you think of the movie?
finding forrester!
If you can find it, try the Layton and Johnstone version.
SCRUB MY LITTLE DUTCH BOY.MY PRIVATE IDAHO.
Also did this song early '30s
1929.
" Scrub little dutch boy" - Daddy carol
@musicaltheatergeek79 : Haha, me too! Any luck?
Prefer his original recording it had a lot of feeling and emotion lacking in this recording !
Keith Goldsmith: I agree completely-he created a different mood in the 1929 version, and its somber quality was one of the reasons why Warren Beatty chose it to open “Bonnie and Clyde.” This 1937 version is too up-tempo and his concluding falsetto high note is entirely out of place.