Props

It may be unfashionable to consider Dinah Shore a singer of note (get it?), but here we see that only a gal of the Old South could duet (verb, transitive) with such a monumental figure like Mahalia Jackson. See, if a northerner of equal stature (Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, others) wanted to perform with Jackson they would have met great resistance. Because Shore was a Southerner (and Jewish!) she could get down with the best of the south. She broke the color line in a much more forceful way, and deserves credit for that. And, really?, that voice – sublime!

The Minx

I usually post live performances here, but what I like about this version is that the recorded version has never been improved upon. Also, I love the graphics of the 45′s and the film posters. Swing it!

Word

Seriously – Peter, Paul & Mary? They rocked, and this video shows not only their passion but their commitment to a song. They bring it like nobody else could even dream of (pace Trini Lopez).

Oh My, The Talent Herein!

JG gives props to PL for her inestimable lyricizing. Cuz I love bein here with you.

Well, The Color Is Nice

This had to have been during that brief period when older stars attempted to stay with it by singing folk songs, while still relying on over-the-top choreography, expert makeup departments, and big clothing budgets. In this bizarre scene, Debbie Reynolds hops from platform to platform while dippy background singers attempt to convey capital-M Meaning to the song. Oy vey!