AYYYYYYYYYYY. when i visted america there was this sweeties old lady that bought me ice cream once, she kept singing the words "your mean to me, whyyyy must you be mean to me..." whenever I made a joke about her or anyone in the store lol, and she would keep singing for a solid 30-40 seconds. i heard from her son a few months ago by facebook that she passed away. there was like 2 other songs she would sing but hay at least now I know a song she was singing
You're welcome! I'm thrilled to hear that the music brought back happy memories for you. It's wonderful how music has the power to evoke such positive recollections. Thank you for watching and commenting, it's much appreciated! Best wishes, Stu
Yes, it was restored by the Library of Congress in 1990, but still a lovely visual to accompany Ruth Etting's rendition of mean to me. The music is by Fred E. Ahlert and the lyrics are by Roy Turk, published in 1929. Hit versions that year were by Ruth Etting and by Helen Morgan. Ben Bernie and the Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra also recorded possibly the first male version in February of 1929 with vocals by Scrappy Albert.
Oooh…you missed Billie Holliday and Sarah Vaughan and my favorite of all, Dean Martin!! I’m sure there are probably many renditions of it as it was a very popular song.
These old songs are the best and Ruth was a really good singer. I used to hear my mom sing these songs around the house ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow!!!!!!!!!! 93 years ago?
Proof great songs and wonderful singers are Timeless.
I couldn't agree with you more!
Thank you! Timeless Ruth Etting ❤️
AYYYYYYYYYYY. when i visted america there was this sweeties old lady that bought me ice cream once, she kept singing the words "your mean to me, whyyyy must you be mean to me..." whenever I made a joke about her or anyone in the store lol, and she would keep singing for a solid 30-40 seconds. i heard from her son a few months ago by facebook that she passed away. there was like 2 other songs she would sing but hay at least now I know a song she was singing
Nothing like this version.
Wonderful song by Ruth Etting!
Brings back so many.happy.memories.
Thanks.
You're welcome! I'm thrilled to hear that the music brought back happy memories for you. It's wonderful how music has the power to evoke such positive recollections. Thank you for watching and commenting, it's much appreciated! Best wishes, Stu
I LOVE this! Ruth Etting is just wonderful! Beautifully done video Biff!
ONE OF THE GREATS
I just watched the movie with Doris Day and wondered what Ruth really sounded like. Thank you for posting this!
Doris Day gave a great performance in "Love Me Or Leave Me," but she didn't look or sing anything like Ruth Etting.
Great arrangement as well as charming solo voice as always with this artist
lovely
Ruth Etting was a truly wonderful and underrated singer!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is Mary PIckford in the movie.
You're completely right.(Brazil)
Yes, it was restored by the Library of Congress in 1990, but still a lovely visual to accompany Ruth Etting's rendition of mean to me.
The music is by Fred E. Ahlert and the lyrics are by Roy Turk, published in 1929.
Hit versions that year were by Ruth Etting and by Helen Morgan. Ben Bernie and the Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra also recorded possibly the first male version in February of 1929 with vocals by Scrappy Albert.
Yes, it is. It is not one of her best films, even though she won an Oscar for her performance. It's tragic that her later life was so sad.
My fave musical time period. The 30s Great music, really cool films, great singers. My favourite being Mr Crosby. His 30s songs were outstanding.
Now I've heard *three* versions of this song, and they are all irreplaceable. Etting, Day, and Ella Fitzgerald.
I just uploaded Annette Hanshaw's version. You may already know it, but here it is anyway: th-cam.com/video/TC5Su2GAcjs/w-d-xo.html
Be sure to hear Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday as well!
Oooh…you missed Billie Holliday and Sarah Vaughan and my favorite of all, Dean Martin!! I’m sure there are probably many renditions of it as it was a very popular song.
93 years ago. That makes me so sad.
R.I.P Mrs. Ruth. 😢💔
Thank you for the outstanding posting with information.
omg thanks for posting this
You do a beautiful job of matching the scenes to the music.
Dear Jim, Thank you for watching and for your kind words, it's much appreciated. Have a nice weekend. Best wishes, Stu
I love it. :)
What a lovely channel. Are you still around?
Dear Merce, I just came back out of retirement and I hope you'll enjoy the new videos and the content I have planned. Best wishes, Stu
@@the1920sand30s Welcome back. 💯🆒️🙋🏽♀️