Al Norman is incredible, but if you concentrate on the audio, so is the arrangement! It's time to realize how much wonderful music Paul Whiteman made: there are tons of his recordings available. Thank you ashel77 for sharing this wonderful video: it's really mind-boggling!
Every time you listen to this tune or watch The King of Jazz, remember that it only came into existence due to the artistic efforts and acumen of Carl Laemmle, Jr.....born Julius Laemmle in 1908 he grew to become the head of Universal in 1929 as a 21st birthday present from his father Carl Laemmle (Uncle Carl) Universal Pictures founder. Over two hundred pictures carried his name as producer............rest in peace dear sir...............
What an AMAZING Dancer was that guy in the middle of the skit! My legs would have broken off before I could do that! Good chorus Line too and good music!
Gosh..wasn't this something!! The rubber leg guy doing a" moon walk" , the bevy of chorus girls, young Bingo, gee, this video has it all including huge sets!! What a view into a lost world.
I love these comments: "Happy Feet from the King of Jazz is an absolute 20's masterpiece!!!" Yeah, those feet is great!!! "Masterpiece!" "Damn he sure got happy feet! But the best of all is bizarroflame who said: "HAPPY FEET!!! Wombo Combo!!!" And then Paul Whiteman (or some impersonator) dances . . . . . .. but whoever it is, ain't it great!!!
About twenty-five years ago--now--I had the rare and golden opportunity to watch in its entirety, the film, "Paul Whiteman: King Of Jazz", from which your wonderful exerpt was taken. The fading color was orginal, I believe, and the film long for its time. But it was pure magic; I sat in utter, rapt attention, as each outrageous scene followed another. It was all 'over the top', brassy, loud, innovative, and the distilled work of pure genius, yet made dreamlike by the pastel coloring. Thank you!
He may not have been the King of Jazz, but Whiteman had a superb orchestra...Happy Feet is an example of the great arrangements that Whiteman was capable of...if you get tired of playing this, you're tired of life!
Here are liner notes from my VHS copy titled: King of Jazz: The original all-Technicolor 1930 Musical. "King of Jazz, released in 1930, was not only Universal's first all-technicolor feature-length musical film, but also contained the first sound cartoon sequence (by Walter Lantz) as well. This vibrant, sparkling piece of celluloid nostalgia takes the form of a lavish jazz revue with music by such American giants as George Gershwin, played out against breathtaking backgrounds and dazzling production numbers featuring Bing Crosby, Paul Whiteman, and John Boles. King of Jazz consists of seven big, spectacular revue numbers in addition to comedy sketches, blackouts and individual song, dance, and novelty specialties. This remarkable work ushered in a new era of sound and color, and was reputed at the time of its release, to be the greatest and most beautiful musical film ever produced. Spectacular production numbers include: 'It happened in Monterey', 'Rhapsody in Blue (complete jazz symphony)', 'The Song of the Dawn', 'Ragamuffin Romeo', 'Happy Feet', 'A Bench in the Park', 'Melting Pot'." It goes on to note: "King of Jazz" starring Paul Whiteman - Bing Crosby - Jeanie Lang - Jack Fulton - John Boles - Jeanette Loff Art director Herman Rosse- Musical score by Ferde Grofe - Arranger James Deitrich - Song composers and Lyricists George Gershwin - Mabel Wayne - Milton Ager and Jack Yellen - Dance director Russell Markert - Photographed by Ray Rennahan - Hal Mohr and Jerome Ashe - Produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr - Directed by John Murray Anderson. The VHS bar code is 9689-55119-3, and also references ISBN 0-7832-0457-4. The product is from MCA Universal code item 55119. Hope this helps anyone looking for more! Woody
Just for those who might be wondering- that was Harry Barris on the left piano, Al Rinker on the right piano, and Harry Lillis Crosby singing in the center (Bing). They were billed as The Rhythm Boys.
Two strip Technicolor -- they should bring it back (Sorcese DID in "The Aviator")! Three strip Technicolor has never been matched. Today, color in films is boring compared to three strip. It lacks that richness that cannot be equaled. Take a gander at "Robin Hood," starring Errol Flynn -- sheer beauty!
Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy watching it again and again... What a shame that I cannot get hold of a copy of the film... (It's not available at the moment.)
Think the guy with the rubbery legs is Leonard Barr. He was actually Dean Martins uncle. You can find later vids of him dancing pretty similar to that.
When you think that the Whiteman Orchestra was tapped for the debut of 'Rhapsody In Blue" and the 'Grand Canyon Suite'... it would have to be a great tape... (I really want a copy)... Great post, Alexey.. . cheers!
What I would give for copy of this movie.Just pure, ridiculous, over-the-top fun - like the Busby Berkeley musicals. I am really curious whatever happened to Al Norman and the sisters G (whose number is so transcendentally bad it's good).
anyone got notes for this, maybe for sax or other, i got huge amount of notes to trade, for sax most requestet from me, nothing gona change my love for you, baker street, careless whisper.
@@petertaylor3600 I heard somewhere it was actually Paul Small, but I don't know for sure that's true. Edit: it's actually in the comments of this very video, ha ha!
+Brian Ganstine - Brian - You see, there is a anti-white movement going around on all social media outlets, it goes like this: Anyone who was white or is white, has to be played down or degraded and everyone who is or was black, will be propped up. It's everywhere... take a look. Start reading comments and you'll begin to see it.
Paul Whitemans band is in my top 5 from the era, and this is his best piece. I have somehow missed this bit of silliness up to now, but WOW! Too bad about the pitiful job of colorization, and awful upload quality (Just AWFUL!). Still, I have not enjoyed a music clip as much as I enjoyed this one in quite a while, Thanks!
I'd rather see this than Coachella any day: great tune, wonderful choreography, endless legs: total win!!11!
Al Norman is incredible, but if you concentrate on the audio, so is the arrangement! It's time to realize how much wonderful music Paul Whiteman made: there are tons of his recordings available. Thank you ashel77 for sharing this wonderful video: it's really mind-boggling!
The King of Jazz ladies and gentlemen
Every time you listen to this tune or watch The King of Jazz, remember that it only came into existence due to the artistic efforts and acumen of Carl Laemmle, Jr.....born Julius Laemmle in 1908 he grew to become the head of Universal in 1929 as a 21st birthday present from his father Carl Laemmle (Uncle Carl) Universal Pictures founder. Over two hundred pictures carried his name as producer............rest in peace dear sir...............
King of Jazz = Bix Beiderbecke
Happy Feet from the King of Jazz is an absolute 20's masterpiece!!!
That was absolutely marvelous I had no idea Paul Whiteman could actually dance but that is a great number all over
Man, I love this version by Paul Whiteman's band and Bing Crosby & The Rhythm Boys.... Third time through this video... great post.
3:03 Hello The Mask 3:10 Hello Ministry of Silly Walks... 3:40 Hello Riverdance ;)
I love the early choreography at the beginning with happy shoes
He dances better than the "shuffling" kids today!
What an AMAZING Dancer was that guy in the middle of the skit! My legs would have broken off before I could do that! Good chorus Line too and good music!
It's like psychedelia of the 1920s.
Whiteman at his finest--one of America's great orchestras! This arrangement is a Jazz Age classic, too. Thanks for sharing!
Merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍
Gosh..wasn't this something!! The rubber leg guy doing a" moon walk" , the bevy of chorus girls, young Bingo, gee, this video has it all including huge sets!! What a view into a lost world.
The Sisters G were so adorable and cute.
How good to see a chorus line of legs that are attached to a healthy weighted body.
Oh, 1930!!
I love these comments:
"Happy Feet from the King of Jazz is an absolute 20's masterpiece!!!"
Yeah, those feet is great!!!
"Masterpiece!"
"Damn he sure got happy feet!
But the best of all is bizarroflame who said:
"HAPPY FEET!!! Wombo Combo!!!"
And then Paul Whiteman (or some impersonator) dances . . .
. . .. but whoever it is, ain't it great!!!
But the one thing wrong about this comment is....
This song was made in 1930
An adorable, precious contribution for You Tubers .... Thank you so very much! 🥰
About twenty-five years ago--now--I had the rare and golden opportunity to watch in its entirety, the film, "Paul Whiteman: King Of Jazz", from which your wonderful exerpt was taken. The fading color was orginal, I believe, and the film long for its time. But it was pure magic; I sat in utter, rapt attention, as each outrageous scene followed another. It was all 'over the top', brassy, loud, innovative, and the distilled work of pure genius, yet made dreamlike by the pastel coloring.
Thank you!
He may not have been the King of Jazz, but Whiteman had a superb orchestra...Happy Feet is an example of the great arrangements that Whiteman was capable of...if you get tired of playing this, you're tired of life!
Absolutely fabulous.
Here are liner notes from my VHS copy titled: King of Jazz: The original all-Technicolor 1930 Musical.
"King of Jazz, released in 1930, was not only Universal's first all-technicolor feature-length musical film, but also contained the first sound cartoon sequence (by Walter Lantz) as well. This vibrant, sparkling piece of celluloid nostalgia takes the form of a lavish jazz revue with music by such American giants as George Gershwin, played out against breathtaking backgrounds and dazzling production numbers featuring Bing Crosby, Paul Whiteman, and John Boles. King of Jazz consists of seven big, spectacular revue numbers in addition to comedy sketches, blackouts and individual song, dance, and novelty specialties. This remarkable work ushered in a new era of sound and color, and was reputed at the time of its release, to be the greatest and most beautiful musical film ever produced. Spectacular production numbers include: 'It happened in Monterey', 'Rhapsody in Blue (complete jazz symphony)', 'The Song of the Dawn', 'Ragamuffin Romeo', 'Happy Feet', 'A Bench in the Park', 'Melting Pot'."
It goes on to note:
"King of Jazz" starring Paul Whiteman - Bing Crosby - Jeanie Lang - Jack Fulton - John Boles - Jeanette Loff
Art director Herman Rosse- Musical score by Ferde Grofe - Arranger James Deitrich - Song composers and Lyricists George Gershwin - Mabel Wayne - Milton Ager and Jack Yellen - Dance director Russell Markert - Photographed by Ray Rennahan - Hal Mohr and Jerome Ashe - Produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr - Directed by John Murray Anderson.
The VHS bar code is 9689-55119-3, and also references ISBN 0-7832-0457-4. The product is from MCA Universal code item 55119.
Hope this helps anyone looking for more!
Woody
Thanks !!!!!!!!
2:18 his legs are spaghetti
Early Bing Crosby and a good video clip: HAPPY FEET. You know where the recent film makers got their inspiration.
So that IS Bing Crosby, had to think twice about his young appearance.
Just for those who might be wondering- that was Harry Barris on the left piano, Al Rinker on the right piano, and Harry Lillis Crosby singing in the center (Bing). They were billed as The Rhythm Boys.
Two strip Technicolor -- they should bring it back (Sorcese DID in "The Aviator")! Three strip Technicolor has never been matched. Today, color in films is boring compared to three strip. It lacks that richness that cannot be equaled. Take a gander at "Robin Hood," starring Errol Flynn -- sheer beauty!
3:02 coolest thing i've ever seen in my entire life!!
Thank you for sharing, I really enjoy watching it again and again... What a shame that I cannot get hold of a copy of the film... (It's not available at the moment.)
Think the guy with the rubbery legs is Leonard Barr. He was actually Dean Martins uncle. You can find later vids of him dancing pretty similar to that.
That was Al Norman. Not Barr
Happy Feet? Rubber Legs!!! 2:15
3:08 Ministry of silly walks!
The best there is. I love it a lot.
WONDER OF THE CREATION
crazy, funny, insane...happy to have spotted Eddie Lang in there.
Wish I had happy feet!
I had no idea they made music videos back when I was a kid! All without digital recording!
Great video!
No digital, but lots of retakes and editing.
Wow !
WOW!!!!! and I thought Michael Jackson was an amazing dancer; This is MJ exponentiated
Masterpiece!!!
Actually doing Paul Whiteman's "dancing" is Dean Martin's uncle, Leonard Barr(a).
just listen to Art Tatum's version form the 30s; it's off the scale and off the graph!! fantastic playing
best video ever
When you think that the Whiteman Orchestra was tapped for the debut of 'Rhapsody In Blue" and the 'Grand Canyon Suite'... it would have to be a great tape... (I really want a copy)...
Great post, Alexey.. . cheers!
HAPPY FEET!!! Wombo Combo!!!
Bizzarro Flame No way did I just find you here.
Fantàstic!!
after watching the aviator i just went by those few seconds "give them a low down beat and they begin dancing" lol finally found it
I wish I could dance like that man at 2:18 ...
Lovely song. :)
@Homar Marchebout-García de la Cadena The other language is German and they sing that dancing takes their sadness away.
❤❤❤❤what year was this Crosby movie shorts?
2:20
HAPPY FEET!
WOMBO COMBO!
thank you for the info! :)
Great to see Paul Whiteman dancing! That was unexpected.
Wasn't that a young Bing Crosby too? Or am I mistaken?
Al Norman
Go Mr Whiteman, Go!
Bing Crosby!
My mans in the middle
What I would give for copy of this movie.Just pure, ridiculous, over-the-top fun - like the Busby Berkeley musicals.
I am really curious whatever happened to Al Norman and the sisters G (whose number is so transcendentally bad it's good).
2018 ^^
I don't think anyone has ever done a dance, before or since, like the rubber legs guy from 2:12. If they have I'd be interested to see it.
crowe bobby me too!!!
@@jtcarrey I feel like I saw film of Harold Lloyd, of all people, doing pretty good at it.
the aviator
Wonderful
wouldnt it be great for some of the smart tekkies to restore this film?
Damn he sure got happy feet.
This fucking rocks...
Bing Crosby, Dick Powell ....
Is it it the part of the movie?
I wonder who Whiteman's doppleganger was.
PAUL SMALL
@@phredl Thanks!!!
I read somewhere else that the dancing girls went on to become the Rockettes... any confirmation on this?
That rubber legged guy was like nothing I have ever seen before. He could have taught Michael Jackson some moves.
Think that was Leonard Barr-Dean Martins uncle.
This what happens when you drink grain alcohol out of a shoe!
HAHAHAHA!
anyone got notes for this, maybe for sax or other, i got huge amount of notes to trade, for sax most requestet from me, nothing gona change my love for you, baker street, careless whisper.
the guy that apperas in 2.19 whats he doing with his legs :D
When was this video made?
From 1:35 to 1:43 the G Sisters sing something that I suspect is in Yiddish. Anyone with knowledge of the language able to help with the text?
Homar - Its sounds like German, the G sisters were born in Germany.
anyone know what year this was filmed?
1929 or 1930
With that kind of exercise, Whiteman should have been a lot slimmer than he was.
Yes, I know. It wasn't Paul.
@@petertaylor3600 I heard somewhere it was actually Paul Small, but I don't know for sure that's true. Edit: it's actually in the comments of this very video, ha ha!
Who's that crazy legs dancer at 2.20?
Al Norman
Cab Calloway gives so much more life to this song.
These guys sound like soulless demons!
cab sucks azz compared to this. ..you're blind
+Brian Ganstine - Brian - You see, there is a anti-white movement going around on all social media outlets, it goes like this: Anyone who was white or is white, has to be played down or degraded and everyone who is or was black, will be propped up. It's everywhere... take a look. Start reading comments and you'll begin to see it.
MrRJDB1969
Paranoid much?
+Dan Slash cab sucks dude!! Bingo is champ
Apples to oranges, Brian Ganstine. Calloway was supremely talented in his genre -- Whiteman, the Rhythm Boys, and the Sisters Guterlein as well!
That aint falco
Paul Whitemans band is in my top 5 from the era, and this is his best piece. I have somehow missed this bit of silliness up to now, but WOW! Too bad about the pitiful job of colorization, and awful upload quality (Just AWFUL!). Still, I have not enjoyed a music clip as much as I enjoyed this one in quite a while, Thanks!
That. color was in the original . The Laemmles broke the bank on this one.