@@monicabella7894 the boswell sisters were an act of sister blues singers from the 30s. A lot of people like to say the andrews girls copied their act, in actuality they started as a mimic act, but quickly became a pioneer group of jump blues and completely became stars in their own right.
Man alive, I hope people realize just how outstanding these ladies were! The band, the tune, lyrics, the dynamics, key & time changes. The Greatest Generation in SOOO many ways! I'd sure love to be that anklet on Patty's left ankle!!
I love love the blonde middle sister Patty she had a great personality and very physical so much fun and energy with expressions and humor like Martha Raye and Nancy Walker.
Patty the shouter, the belter. She made it with her tone so her sisters could sing at full volume in harmony....Genius. Crowd-pleasing vocal projection technique
I'm gettin' corns for my country At the Hollywood Canteen The hardest workin' junior hostess You've ever seen I'm doin' my bit down here for Uncle Sam I'm a patriotic jitterbug Yeah, yeah, that's what I am I'm gettin' corns for my country, you should see the pounds fly I'm gettin' down the waistline and I don't even try I don't need a Duberry or a Westmore course 'Cause my weight's been taken over by the Army Air Force We're not petite as sweet Joan Leslie, but then we never mind When those GI's knock the South, we're glad that we're the healthy kind The way those cowboys from the prairie expect us to sashay I think I'd rather two step with their horses any day We're gettin' corns for our country though the goin' is tough When we think we can't go on, we find we can't get enough So if you hear of a soldier, sailor or marine Tell him to look us up at the Hollywood Canteen I used to be aesthetic, they say, oh yes I was, really I was I served the drama, arts and the ballet But the theatre guild came over and said, forget about Pavlova Learn to cut a rug, so now we're jitterbugs I'm gettin' corns for my country, so I'm really all in In a week from now we'll be here with our usual vim So if you hail from the Bronx, Des Moines or Aberdeen Come down and ask for us at the Hollywood Canteen
Kicking back at my grandparents house changing the channel around and found this on TV told my grandmother Good times my Grandfather remembers he served in WW2 in the Pacific he still a Marine
It just amazes me how tight the vocals were. And what I find funny is that when they start walking toward the stage, they never look at each other but are in time and step. Also they dip their heads the same way and time on certain words. I betting none of that was choreographed, but just from being together so long.
Before this, when the Andrews Sisters were put in one Universal Studios B-movie after another, they pleaded to be assisted by a choreographer for their musical numbers, but were refused, to save money. So they HAD to come up with their own routines. Of course, they had been performing on stage for years by then, so they also were very experienced in doing shows to please live audiences.
The Andrew Sisters.......who can ever forget them? They performed a lot for a long time and never wore out! Great video showing their generous talent for the Hollywood Canteen bringing morale to the military men.
They are still loved today! In fact, the younger generations love their music! I'm one of said generations. I was introduced to their music through a video game called "Fallout 4".
Prob'ly change your mind on that if you landed in Auschwitz, or Normandy Beach on D-Day, or... I could go on, but all that great song and dance and was a direct result of trying to deal with all the miserable shitstorm of of a decade...
@@tomsmith7742 what decade isnt a shit storm u have caronavirus starting 2020 out . Depression and ww2 was crazy time but u see how people banned together and got through it without bitching and complaining like we do today . Yeah war is hell but look at how strong minded that generation was they never gave up!
Anytime but this political atmosphere. But only if the equality for women came with us ! Great era. Glad my Dad loved the Big Bands. I saw Tex Beneke and the Modernaires at Wolf Trap Va.
*The Andrews Sisters* : contralto *LaVerne Sophia (July 6, 1911 - May 8, 1967 at 65 years old)* , soprano *Maxene Anglyn (January 3, 1916 - October 21, 1995 at 79 years old)* , mezzo-soprano *Patricia Marie "Patty" (February 16, 1918 - January 30, 2013 at 94 years old)*
Ah back during the time when Hollywood celebs actually loved their country. Would have l oved to see the Andrews Sisters sing with the Lennon Sisters in the 50''s. that would have been some epic harmonies.
That's Sgt Nowland played by Dane Clark. A prolific actor who appeared in Action in the North Atlantic (1943) and as leading man in Never Trust a Gambler (1951). But never in better company than here. Love the Andrews...
@@hipsterdoofus1026 Garfield and Clark worked together but were not close due to extreme political differences yet they were cast together because of their resemblance to each other.
@@hipsterdoofus1026 You're welcome. Dane Clark went on to a long career on stage, film, and tv. He had a '70's renaissance of good, important character roles.
What??? Their dressed were just the color opposite of Patty's dress which was beautiful. All three of their dresses were beautiful. You don't know what you're talkin' about.
@@greeneyedwarlock882 It's the short aprons they're wearing that look peculiar. I assume these are being worn because they're hostesses who are serving food and drink. The two sisters would've looked better without them.
