THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN SO LONG, WERE IS ALL THE GREAT MUSIC. I DO NOT MEAN IN ANY WAY TO SAY THAT TODAY'S MUSIC IS BAD BECAUSE IT'S NOT, IT;E SIMPLY NOT BING CROSBY
This may seem like a simple, effortless song, but in every way the song, scene, and Bing's performance are a masterpiece. "Ho Hum", and everything Bing does in this scene, advances the plot in the context of the wonderful movie, "Road to Morocco", that it comes from-- which also includes the incomparable title song. The classic film, 82 minutes of sheer bliss, also features great work by Bob Hope, has sparkling black-and-white photography, and was way ahead of its time. See the movie! Bravo!
I watch this scene over and over and am simply amazed at the camera work! Look at how the camera glides ahead of Bing as he sings. From the 12 second point all the way to 1:20, there aren't any edits at all! The next set up comes at 1:40 to about 2:20 as Bing walks toward us and the camera glides backward. No shimmy, no shake at all. It makes you wonder how the production crew set this up. In this age of steadicam and image stabilization, shots like these are A snap!:) But nearly 80 years ago, I'd guess it was a rather complex task. Plus, the song and Bing's performance make me smile.:) Pure entertainment.:)
I love this sequence--one of the things I've always loved about watching Crosby in these films is his body language; even just walking along he exudes a certain charm that is all his own. Watch how he runs up the stairs! The "road" films are certainly treasures of Americana and I think they will be enjoyed for another millennium or two. Thanks for sharing this!
It might come back. History moves in cycles. But it could be hundreds of years before the average joe is donning a suit again instead of a t-shirt and basketball shorts.
I love this song. I always thought Bing had a smooth, round voice, lyrical and soft, but I've always been shot down and told Sinatra was better. Sorry, but you cannot compare the two. Big fan of the Road series and of Bob Hope. Thank you for loading this and making me smile.
No. They were wrong and you were right. Bing's voice is superior from a technical standpoint and stronger across the vocal ranges than Frank's. Sinatra, however, had superior phrasing. He was a very confessional singer and when he sang about heartache or loss you knew he was singing from experience. Bing had trouble showcasing that type of vulnerability in his singing because he had a more guarded, aloof personality than Frank. Frank was a boil. Bing was a simmer.
Remembering Bing Crosby born on May 3, 1903. He was an American singer and actor. The first multimedia star, he was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century worldwide. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby
I love that eventhough aunt Lucy is a ghost that the scenes of her haunting Bing Crosby and Bob Hope are not scary at all because Aunt Lucy is very obviously Bob Hope in drag so it is amusing not scary.
What no referance to killing ppl, no comments about sex. No insults toward race or authority? Man how did we survive the 40's and 50's without snoop dog?
