Ann Sothern - Salome - Cut from "Panama Hattie" 1942

Since I posted Virginia O'Brien's version, I thought I should also post Ann's unused recording of this Roger Edens/Yip Harburg song. I like the choral sections, and the third chorus that was dropped from Virginia's version. Which do you prefer?

[@marybirdsongtv]

One of the things I love about this era of songs (& earlier) is how the intro/prologue section was almost half the whole song. 🙂

[@oneafter9095]

Recently watched Ann Sothern in Panama Hattie a very funny and entertaining movie...and yes this song was not in it...Ann who I absolutely adore has become my favorite ❤️

[@HarryandCarlyle]

Only wish you could have seen her on stage in GYPSY. She was the best Rose ever!

[@philipanderson4673]

Thank you.

[@steveliveshere]

Hard to beat Virginia's version as her style of humour is so modern subtle but very interesting to hear. I had heard that there was a song that southern didn't want to do and O'Brien took it and I thought that was "at the Savoy"

[@adriandaff5369]

Thanks for posting this rarity. The chorus accompanying Miss Sothern comprised two radio and recording vocal groups: Six Hits and a Miss and The Music Maids.

[@boinx1234]

We love Six Hits and a Miss - they also backed up Judy Garland in "Girl Crazy"!

[@jamesryan6008]

I'll stick with Virginia O'Brien.

[@patriciacercone2226]

And, I prefer Ann Sothern’s version. They were both very talented.