Are your feet happy?

[Scuffy]

There is a version of "Happy Feet" in the movie the Aviator done by the Manhattan Rhythm Kings that I really enjoy and I wouldn't mind buying a copy of the soundtrack but.... I downloaded a sample of it and it doesn't seem to have the vocals. Just the band. Further in does it pick up a vocal track?? And while we happen to be on the subject- does anyone know of another good version of this song or what album might be worth while in ordering? I love the mono-toned version in the movie but is true to the original?? Questions, questions questions!!!

Thanks!!!
Scuffy

PS- if this is off topic I apologize ahead of time. I know that it is a golden era son so I figured this would be the place for it! Maybe better in the Moving Picture section?? I dunno.

 

[LizzieMaine]

The definitive version is a 1930 Columbia recording by Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra, with a vocal by the Rhythm Boys (featuring Bing Crosby.) The arrangement used in the film, is very close to the one used by the Whiteman band, except for the vocal.

There's a full-scale production number of "Happy Feet" in Whiteman's 1930 Technicolor film "The King of Jazz," which came out on VHS back in the '80s, but which I've yet to see on DVD.

The original Columbia 78 has been reissued a number of times on CD. One of the better albums to include can be found here :

http://www.collateralworks.com/tr/cd2216.html

Enjoy!

 

[Scuffy]

Hey thanks!!! Muhahaha- that's just what I'm looking for. Time to start expecting yet another cd in the mail! lol

 

[CharlieH.]

You can see the full-fledged Happy Feet number (in 3 parts) over here, along with other highlights from King Of Jazz:

http://www.redhotjazz.com/kingofjazz.html
(Scroll down to the middle)