Betty Leland- I'll Give You My Hand (1945)

I'll Give You My Hand- Fox Trot
Betty Leland with Leonard Vale and His Orchestra
Vocalist- Betty Leland
c. 1945 Virens Records
Recorded 12-03-45
Reference- (George Elrick)- "I Like Bananas Because They Have No Bones" • "I Like Bananas Becaus...
Lyrics:
When we got engaged,
you did understand,
that I would give you my hand,
but until that day comes,
when we walk down that aisle
it will be quite a day, but not for a while,
but until that moment comes, sometime in the spring, we can do our own thing.
So I know for certain that you will feel grand, before that day comes, I will give you my hand.
[music]
In a crowded theater when the lights begin to go dim, I will give you my hand, and feel around for him. During the animated shorts, or news reel, you won't believe how good I'll make you feel. We won't have to feel at all ashamed. No one is to blame. I'll search for the creature, we won't have to miss a minute of the feature.
I hope this sets the tone, Mr. Elrick was right when he said he likes bananas because they ain't got bones.
When we're on a crowded bus, they'll think we're just reading the day's local news. We won't say a word, they will think I'm moody, but in reality you're just on active duty. When I give you my hand, it will be just grand, no reason to stick your head in the sand. When I give you my hand.
While at the local park, listening to the band, we can hide behind the grandstand, and I'll give you my hand. I'll make believe you're a tree on a sunny ranch, I'll climb down gingerly, and grab on your branch.
Parking our car on the side on lover's lane, I know you're not crippled, but I'll still grab your cane. I don't care what the neighbors think, I don't care what gossip they say, I'll give you my hand, and you will feel so gay.
I'll give you my hand, you will feel just grand, I'm sure that you will understand, when I give you my hand.
Visiting my garden, we'll pick all the crop, avoiding all the passerby's and hiding from the cops. When I harvest your cucumber you will like the feel. I'll give you my hand when I reach down and pet your eel.
I'll give you my hand. It will be just grand, I'm sure that you will understand.
You will feel grand when I give you my hand!

[@doctordeej]

I haven’t heard this version for years, with Wayne Kerr on the drums, and arranged by Annie Palm I seem to recall.

[@spindalis79]

Ha ha!

[@Wilkins_Micawber]

A song ripe for being banned on the wonderfull "Aunty Beeb" ( Uphermism for the BBC sometimes used here in the UK). Maiden Aunty Beeb always looking to protect us especially from ourselves.

[@spindalis79]

Nice to hear someone enjoying my channel from "across the pond." 😊

[@Wilkins_Micawber]

@@spindalis79 I like songs that is just having fun. These are totally new to me. Shocking to think that they were such actual recording way back in my mother’s generation. We only had the BBC radio back the days before 1960. They had full control on what got heard. Sailors would smuggle records over. My cousin emigrated to Canada in the late 50s and sent over some Oscar Brand, Bawdy recordings that were well received. For some reason RUclips are suddenly feeding them to me along with your channel. Keep up the good work. I am enjoying them. Regards, Wilkins Micawber ( Always waiting for something to turn up )

[@spindalis79]

​@Wilkins_Micawber I'll have to check out this Oscar Brand. I'm glad the RUclips algorithm is suggesting my channel to you, and you are enjoying my content. Take care.
- spindalis79 (Omaha, NE USA)

[@Wilkins_Micawber]

@@spindalis79 Oscar Brand. ruclips.net/video/0U6N0ZdNUhI/видео.htmlsi=dkCyq22wkfiJhqvX. A link to RUclips channel.

[@michaelmontano4280]

My 1st time hearing this record.

[@spindalis79]

Nice! Was it appealing to your auditory sensors?

[@jourwalis-8875]

The end was cut!

[@spindalis79]

Sorry. Not sure exactly what happened there. Someone "bumped the needle." Ha ha.

[@harryblack5041]

Palm and The Five Sisters do a rubbingly good version....

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

rub on your branch lol lol

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

wonder what she s talking aboutt ?????? like i dont know lol

[@spindalis79]

80 year old HJs.