The fact that tunes which Shirley Temple had introduced/popularized in her films often found their way into the recording assignments of dance bands of the day says, I think, something about the comparative innocence of those times. Tenor man Fred Falensby provides swinging diversion from the rather regrettable lyrics.
We sang this as kids, but had no idea it came from a Shirley Temple film. This "Talkie Hit" may have sold more copies for the band than any other recording they made, due to the national affection America had for this charming child star, and a desire to own this musical souvenir from her latest movie. Shirley's box office was so great, smart orchestra leaders probably clamored to be picked to record her film songs! Temple tunes guaranteed huge record sales.
The fact that tunes which Shirley Temple had introduced/popularized in her films often found their way into the recording assignments of dance bands of the day says, I think, something about the comparative innocence of those times. Tenor man Fred Falensby provides swinging diversion from the rather regrettable lyrics.
We sang this as kids, but had no idea it came from a Shirley Temple film. This "Talkie Hit" may have sold more copies for the band than any other recording they made, due to the national affection America had for this charming child star, and a desire to own this musical souvenir from her latest movie. Shirley's box office was so great, smart orchestra leaders probably clamored to be picked to record her film songs! Temple tunes guaranteed huge record sales.
Just listen to POLLY WOLLY DOODLE from Oscar winning picture, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU!!!!!
Boney M. - Hooray! Hooray! It's a Holi-Holiday :D
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