This was One of the first movies about Trumpet players that I Saw as a Young Man. This movie was inspirational in my development as a young Trumpet player. There were other memorable movies that I watched, also like Kirk Douglas in the man with a horn and the often overlooked Sammy Davis Jr in a Man called Adam.
I was shocked to learn these were high schoolers after watching this!! The depth of character these guys displayed- the subtle nuance- it just blew me away!!
Its absolutely amazing how any talent from this era just merged seamlessly. Take for instance Debbie Reynolds, Danny Kaye and Gene Kelly. OR Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. OR Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra. OR Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong. Any combination you put it just works
It’s something of a revelation seeing Danny Kaye scat as well as he does here. It brings to mind a similar clip from the Perry Como show of Caterina Valente more than holding her own with Ella Fitzgerald.
September 2023. I just watched A song is born with these two fabulous gentlemen,and many others in it, last night! A fabulous movie with an incredible line up. Awesome music too! Nothing nowadays comes close.
I’ve loved this movie since I was a little girl. This scene is my favorite❤. I wonder how many takes it took and if their scatting was different in every take. Sachmo & Danny are beyond brilliant!!!❤
