Almost 100 years ago... THIS is what was topping the charts!

[@moonbeam2062]

The 40s had some of the finest music ever made.

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤

[@carrieclark8501]

Definitely! The '50's aren't far behind. I love being able to access stations for those 2 decades, & sometimes early '60's through my Echo. It's not not available otherwise as I can't stream iHeart radio for some reason. If you're able to access iHeart, ask for 'Biltmore Radio'. It's overwhelmingly '40's music with a little late '30's & early '50's. I think you'd enjoy it.

[@karenevansville9328]

I agree. This was my parents’ music and I have always thought the music during WWII was special. It had had a unique passion because of the uncertainty everyone had about the future in those years.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

This was my mom’s era. She was born in 1936 but she loved 1940s music.

[@JeannoJones]

Interesting. Next We watch the other version of this song with the dance routine. Same song, same group of ladies, but with Choreography. So much more of a time capsule. BTW Love this channel.

[@paulinecrystalline6125]

I'm a music therapist at a nursing home and there are still a few WWII veterans in their 90's there. The one guy always sings Pistol Packin Mama to me. All politics aside, God bless this generation for their sacrifices for our freedom!

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤❤

[@stevedietrich8936]

Pauline, thanks for what you do.

[@cazgerald9471]

They gotta be late 90s minimum by this point.

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

What does politics have to do with this? Ugh.

[@tommack9395]

​@@cazgerald9471 Yes, my father passed away in 2011 just a day short of 90 years old. Pop, born in '21, He graduated H.S. and enlisted in '39. A T-sergeant in the V Corp attached to the 1st army. June 6th '44 among the first wave on Omaha beach, come V-E day in north Czechoslovakia.

[@harvey1954]

Got to meet one of the Sisters about year before she died. She was doing a lecture in Wilmington, DE and selling copies of her new book. One story she was told was about the Sisters being asked to sing for a GI who had suffered some mental torment as a result of the war. He was in a padded cell and acting wild until they started to sing. Hearing them he actually calmed down and listened.

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤❤

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

❤❤❤

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Oh my gosh that is so sad! My dad was in charge of a LCT when it was attacked my kamikazes. Some of the men were below deck and were shell shocked. He had to send half his crew home 😢

[@StellaWaldvogel]

Times that are heavy and dark call for light, fun songs like this one, or even silly ones like Mairzy Doats and Three Little Fishies. Music has probably kept a lot of people from completely losing it.

[@brendarodgers5686]

Wow.

[@cguzelli1]

I can't help to love Big Band music. The level and quality of musicianship of the players are incredible. Now place yourself back in 1941 and realize there is no multi-tracking, sound on sound and magnetic tape hadn't been invented yet. Put a 20 to 30 piece band together with 3 singers and perform with probably 2 overhead mics and probably 1 vocal mic for all 3 singers. The ability and dynamics are unbelievable. Listen to any Frank Sinatra or recordings coming out of Capitol records Studio "B". So beautiful and it's perfection. The reason the vocals are unearthly perfect is family harmony is unlike any other because the voices blend in anticipation. Great analysis...

[@curbmassa]

Big Bands were and are generally about 16 pieces.

[@cguzelli1]

@@curbmassa - well yes and no. Typical big bands would have 16 to 20 pieces. But the comment I made were in reference to recordings. Nelson Riddle arranged and recorded with Sinatra, his orchestra consisted typically of 30 and 40 pieces and for one album 76 musicians were used. Ray Anthony and Billy May, also arrangers used larger orchestras in recording. It was impractical to have more than 20 when traveling on the road...

[@Mephilis78]

Yep, Les Paul hadn't dons his multitrack experiments yet. He didn't build a solid body guitar yet either.

[@robinhowells159]

Bravo! As someone who’s parents were born in 1910 & 1921, I’m very familiar with the Andrews Sisters. Great song

[@Sue20022010]

My folks were of that Era as well Great music

[@andrewbird57]

Mine were born in 1917 (father) and 1926.

[@annehemmer5153]

Mine in 22,23

[@teachergirl41]

Mine too, 1917 and 1924. My mom loved big band music and could often be heard singing it.

[@barackmycat9448]

The older I get the more I appreciate the old days. Fil explains how complex every song may be.

[@marieross6231]

No auto tuned just pure talent. How I long to hear that type of talent again!😢

[@HusGoose]

I am 37 and agree. Nostalgic for music and a time that I never lived in.

[@The5Leeses]

Thank you so much for covering them, Fil. It means a lot to me and probably a lot of other of your fans that had parents in the war.❤

[@oldermusiclover]

yep

[@coldlakealta4043]

@@oldermusiclover agree - M&D made it through with music like this - this 60s rocker has always had a soft spot for it

[@susiealles5878]

I remember my mom face light up when she would hear an Andrews Sisters song!

[@RonWesterbeek]

One take wirerecordings were top disciplined activities. Like the wax-recordings demanded a huge level performance accuracy capacity 🎉🎉🎉

[@davidcatalano3781]

Thanks Fil, because of this analysis video I'm going to purchase some of their music. Many blessings!!!

[@alkitzman9179]

I was born in 1962 and I am a big WW2 historian. Two of my friends Fathers were waist Gunners on B-17s in the 8th Air Force flying out of England. As I was growing up they would play this song and Don't sit under the Apple tree all the time. They said it brought back memories of America to them. Your musical knowledge is off the charts Fil. Thanks for sharing it with all of us

[@bartschwartz9233]

Me too also collecting WW2 military and have OSS uniform

[@paulprovenzano3755]

My mom may have done some of the riveting on their planes. During the war, she left her job as an executive secretary, and started working as a riveter because she didn’t think she could help win a war by typing.

[@janislohman8125]

My dad taught me to jitter bug to this song , it was fun. Miss you daddy.♥️give GOD a hug for me. Dad was a marine in WWll, still like his music from that time. In the mood is my favorite song.

[@megschuler8532]

For the longest time growing up (mind u I was born literally today of 85) I thought the jitterbug was exclusively the missing song and dance from wizard of Oz. I was always surprised that ppl knew about it bc I had an obsession with that movie. Well really more like an obsession with Judy garland. But ha, I'm an idiot and later as an adult realized they were two separate things lmao P.s. I'm sorry for ur loss. I lost my mom the same month as my fiance about 5 years ago. I'm so sorry. Hugs

[@Westpark16]

My great uncle taught me as well .. he was stationed in Ww2 in England. My other great uncle was killed, his brother crossing the Rhine within weeks. My uncle Jack found his grave in Holland,as the US would not bury its dead in occupied Germany territory ...they went over together..Maurice was killed within weeks of arriving He was an amazing ballroom dancer and loved this song. My mother Maureen was named after my fallen Uncle Maurice..❤

[@julie.1081]

My favorite too. But this is a close 2nd.

[@lindajones8101]

My Dad’s favourite song was Blue Moon. He was a great musician and played piano in a couple of the big RAF dance bands during the second world war.

[@julie.1081]

@@lindajones8101 Have you made a list of all his songs for future generations? Your Dad sounds like the kind of man who's talked about for many generations!

[@gumbycat5226]

In those days all performances were live, direct to wax. No tapes, no mixing. My favourite of the Andrews Sisters is with Bing Crosby singing Don't Fence Me In, one of the greatest pop songs of all time. They are also famous for Rum and Coca-Cola. Their ability to blend voices is beyond comparison.

[@normagrimstad8869]

I love Pistol Packin Mama too.

[@sumnerhayes3411]

Funnily enough, Bing and the Andrews Sisters were actually among the pioneers in moving away from direct-to-wax recording (though I believe Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy was still direct-to-wax via RCA ribbon mics). But Bing was the first major artist to push for recording to magnetic tape and then cutting vinyl from that, so that the tape could be splice-edited before the final mix was cut in wax-it didn't allow for multi-tracking, but it did let you edit together multiple takes into the final product, and eliminate dead air and mistakes. Some of the Andrew Sisters' later recordings used that process. And Bing didn't stop there: Later on, he brought an Ampex reel-to-reel tape recorder back from Germany after a USO tour, which he gave to Les Paul (who had played as a backing musician for the Andrews Sisters) to fiddle with. Les figured out how to attach a second recording head, and got Bing to import a few more recorders that he took apart to make an overlay recorder and then a kind of primitive 2-track recorder. Ampex later refined this idea into the Sel-Sync (the first of which they sold to Les Paul), the first commercial 8-track recorder.

[@TheDivayenta]

Bette Midler had a hit with this classic, too! They’re singing difficult jazz chords. Before technology, major talent was everything. There’s a modern version of the Andrews Sisters called Sourelle. They almost won last season’s The Voice. Fil, they are INCREDIBLE!

[@abbottsplace8080]

New technology and they can't match any of the older stuff. Lol

[@RockandRollWoman]

I found Sorelle performing on The Voice -- lovely! Thanks!

[@danny1959]

Bette Midler did all three parts by herself in her version.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@danny1959 still my Queen!

[@brt5273]

I love Bette's version too!

[@melissahyberger]

Thanks for including the Andrews Sisters! I still listen to them. My parents were from the WWII era, so I was raised listening to music from the 1940’s. The Andrews Sisters had such amazing harmony! ❤❤❤

[@debbieschmidling8158]

Same with me! 🩷

[@caitrina19]

Me too! ❤❤❤

[@CookieDoh]

This is music from my grandparents’ time, but, oh, how I love the Andrews Sisters! Thanks for checking them out, Fil!

[@oldermusiclover]

me too

[@andrewbird57]

@@oldermusiclover My mother's time. She was born in 1920s and LOVED boogie woogie. We heard it all the time as kids growing up in the 1960s.

[@oldermusiclover]

@@andrewbird57 cool you never in a way forget the music you hear as a kid

[@terribongers2465]

I love The Andrew Sisters. They did movies and went out and performed for the troops. Soo love their harmonies! Even tho it was from my grandparents time. Thanks for the comments!

[@michaelceraso1977]

yeaa, If my recall is correct, this song was done in the BUCK Privates film starring Abbott & Costello and it really became more popular

[@VidarLund-k5q]

They were of Norwegian descent.

[@terribongers2465]

@@VidarLund-k5q Nice! I did not know that

[@sw2849]

I love the diversity of your subjects. My Mom and Dad would have listened to their songs in real time.

[@lindamcnelis6374]

My Aunt Olga and Uncle Sam were jitterbuggers. This was their music. I am so happy you analyzed this song by The Andrew’s Sisters. ❤️

[@timturner36]

My mom Ruthie was a Jitterbugger in Hollywood Calif. I've Loved the Andrew Sisters for decades. Thanks Fil God bless you man!

[@paulwicht6294]

I didn’t know Uncle Sam was married!!!🤣

[@scarsdale22]

Fil, what a wonderful analysis of a timeless classic. You are truly one of the most cogent, intelligent and interesting music analysts on utube

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@justafreethinker]

A wonderful era of Big Band, Swing and Jazz.. a time we will sadly never hear again as that World War 2 sound.. so special and so incredible. Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Les Brown, the Andrew Sisters, Louis Armstrong, and so many others made such an impact on music and it must have been something to hear that live! Great analysis, Fil. This music is not only timeless but defines this era of World War 2. I hope you analyze more of the great artists of the 40's and pre rock n roll 50s.

[@KayEl58]

Love this comment.

[@sarahdee374]

and if you've listened to much of the 40's and 50's music (pre-rock & roll) the Andrews sisters did a lot of backing up some of the biggest stars. That may be why they sounded familiar Fil.

[@Polyphemus47]

Gotta put a word in for Artie Shaw!

[@graybeard2113]

And don't forget Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.. I've seen the Benny Goodman Story about 5 or 6 times. Love that movie.

[@douglaso6428]

Dear Fil, I can't tell you what this means to me. I was born in 1962 but from a very young age I was fascinated with the 1930s and 40s and my very first LP was a greatest hits of The Andrews Sisters (received as a gift for the holidays in 1973). It was actually a double LP and I learned all 24 songs in order. I could sing the entire album after the first month as I played it every single day! Listening to them just gave me joy. And I've learned more about them over the years, of course. Your understanding is spot on in several ways: they had a manager who relentlessly rehearsed them (this was Lou Levy who later became Maxine's husband) and they worked extremely hard to not only aim for a kind of perfection in their singing, but to be well-rounded entertainers. They didn't see themselves as just singers because they came from vaudeville, and they were raised with the idea that you owe the audience the very best you could give, a kind of ethical code really. It was also the way, I suspect, to get better and be successful, because traveling around the country doing show after show was grueling. There's so much more to them, but just what you've presented here is a gift. It's amazing to me how much changes in our culture and how people like Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters could become obscure when they had some of the longest, most multifaceted careers in the entertainment industry. It's moving to hear you praise their hard work and extraordinary talent - and they remained modest and focused on pleasing their audience simply because there was pride in giving one's very best. Heartfelt thanks, Doug 🙏

[@andrea22213]

At last! A modern appraisal that recognises just how fabulous they were.

[@just_passing_through]

This song will never get old it’s absolute timeless classic. Ask someone in 80 years time who Rhianna or Ariana Grande are and no one will have a clue.

[@mandyharewood886]

Caribbean girl here. The name is RIHANNA and we aren't nobody. We will remember. She has some good stuff. And she also has some not so good stuff. This boogie woogie stuff is remembered by you, and even by me, although I prefer Rihanna. You don't know what the young ones will remember. Rihanna has been around for eighteen years now and they're still begging for her music.

[@just_passing_through]

@@mandyharewood886 I guess it sisals volumes that I don’t even know how to spell her name. No one will remember cookie cutter “artists”

[@Simplyveej]

Rihanna who?

[@katevalentine7075]

I do

[@Ceelle2]

This is what people said of the Beatles in the 60's. We still remember them, don't we, but their music was seen as a flash in the pan. We remember Elvis...we remember Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, James Taylor, Al Green from the 70's. We remember Billy Joel and Madonna (not a fav of mine) and Whitney (big fav of mine) from the 80's and 90's. We will remember artists from the 2000's as well.

[@rgjerde53]

Bette Midler did a great cover of this. I'm old, but not old enough to remember when this song came out. My cousin is still in her 20's and a professional musician -- she's played the french horn (as a substitute) with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra -- and she loves 40's big band music. So do I. Good music is good music -- no matter what the era.

[@dagmar.6954]

Great reaction & analysis! How can you not smile & feel good listening to this music? The Andrew Sisters were popular during the 30's-40's before & during World War II. Their style was known as swing & boogie-woogie. They had a lot of hits "Beer Barrel Polka", "Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar", "Three Little Sisters", "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me), "A Hot Time In The Town Of Berlin", "Rum & Coca Cola" etc.

[@kenhayhurst374]

Don't forget "Hold Tight".

[@RockandRollWoman]

Great play list from my mom's generation. Still love hearing those songs.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

And, I'll be with you in apple blossom time."

[@Polyphemus47]

@@opaulamorgan4265 My personal fave!

[@julzy3]

I'm a fan of movies from the 30's & 40's, so I watched The Andrew Sisters sing & dance this song in the movie Buck Privates from 1941. There's nothing like family for harmonizing. Thanks!

[@blackprix]

Talk about talent… Love it absolutely! I was born in 48, but this music was still very relevant during the 50s

[@coldlakealta4043]

hello from another vintage 48

[@georgesheffield1580]

Same here .

[@karenmcdermott8585]

Me too

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Yes, this music was still relevant in the 1950's, all of the "Big "Bands, and great singers!

[@Polyphemus47]

I was born in late '47. My folks bought me a Victrola when I was about 3 y/o, and bought 78s for me at thrift shops. I grew up on music from the '30s and '40s, and have loved it ever since. Some of my records were from the '20s. I've never stopped loving the music from those times, all through the years. I can listen to and enjoy Little Richard, Del Shannon, The 4 Seasons, my Beatles and all of the British Invasion artists, Yes, Genesis, Steely Dan, Bowie, Kraftwerk, Stravinsky, Varese...you get the idea. I love The Andrews Sisters dearly, and the amazing scat-in-harmony of The Boswells. Music heals. Let it lift you off the planet - ALL of it.

[@tjcassidy2694]

My father told me of a USO show he went to, co-hosted by Maxene Andrews. She announced that she never sang without her sisters.

[@tammydoolittle6054]

I remember this song well! The Andrew sisters were amazing, and their voices blended beautifully together. Thank you, Fil, for another great analysis, I loved it!

[@PoubelleKansas]

My daddy was a P-38 pilot in WW2 and songs like this always make me thankful for the work so many did to guard our freedom. Thanks.

[@anauticalgate5496]

Hi Fil !!! It is clear , that you are not just a rock& roller - you love music, period. Thx for highlighting the music our Grands found joy in, recovering from a economic depression , then ,on to fighting a second world war -which would upend everything .

[@frankbarnwell____]

I'd imagine and have been told by older relatives, The Andrews Sisters, did this live thousands of times on stage and live radio. USO shows for soldiers and sailors. Love it. Thanks Fil.

[@cdfdesantis699]

I'm a singer, & I LOVE this analysis of these highly talented sisters' voices! Truly, the human voice is the greatest musical instrument of all. Thank you!

[@patlarimore6960]

This is one of those songs and voices that have stood the test of time and surpasses in quality to much of the "pop" music produced today. Your analysis is interesting. My Dad, a WWII vet, would have been thrilled to hear this. Good song pick...Thanks!

[@ScabibbleWilly]

That was probably the biggest hit during the war, my parents loved them. Thanks Fil. ❤

[@dee_dee_place]

Did you know that the two surviving Andrews Sisters, Patty & Maxene, went to see Bette Midler perform this song in concert? She was so excited to meet them & asked, "Do you have more songs I can sing?" Bette Midler soon after recorded their "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön". LaVerne was the third Andrews Sister.

[@nancy9891]

A combination of big band, skat, and early pop style music. Such fun to hear this old song today Fil. The Andrews Sisters were a popular sound. I can imagine WW2 days of soldiers away from home dancing in a pub to this music. Loved it!

[@sarahweers8035]

I think what I like best about your videos is the respect you show to the artists. And especially the respect shown to those of your elders times. I was feeling a little down today, but the grin on your face as you listened to them (& listening to the Andrews Sisters myself) really cheered me up a great deal. Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@knockshinnoch1950]

It's choices such as this that make this such an essential channel to follow. A great choice- the biggest girl group of the 40s, icons of an era. The recorded with the likes of Bing Crosby and The Glen Miller Orchestra among others. They made some of the greatest recordings of the swing era. Unfortunately they had a tumultuous relationship with an acrimonious falling out that resulted in them never reconciling. There is a fascinating rare clip on KZbin where the Andrews Sisters are guests on a 1965 Sammy Davis Jr TV Special starring alongside the Supremes. At that time the Supremes were in the middle of a run of 5 consecutive No1 hits surpassing the Andrews Sisters success. They participate in a 'battle of the bands" where both groups sing each others hits with Sammy Davis watching- it's one of the campiest pieces of TV ever!.

[@roberthill6150]

I searched on YT for that Sammy Davis show. Pretty awesome. it is easy to forget how fast history moved for the WW II generation. The oldest Andrews sister was only in her 50s when the Sammy Davis show aired.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

@@roberthill6150 Hi Robert. I was aware of the show from Mary Wilson's Dreamgirl biography. There are colour photos taken during filming- I presume it was broadcast in colour and all we have left is the poor quality b&w video. It really is incredible when you place the date in context to its proximity to WW2 and the ages of all participants in the show.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

They performed this song in a movie. Can't think of the name. The Andrew Sisters were so talented! Boogie woogie ia also a dance. We are so lucky that you share your massive knowledge of music with us. Thank you for this.💕

[@RockandRollWoman]

Buck Privates (1941) was the name of the film.

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

@@RockandRollWoman Thank you. I just drew a blank. So happy you responded.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

​@@RockandRollWomanA GREAT classic Abbott & Costello comedy!

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Siblings really seem to corner the market on close harmonies! Thank you for your reaction.

[@bolyami1975]

Oh my! I feel old. I’m only 48 but I remember this being played at reveille in boot camp in the 95 and the song was already 44 years old and I still LOVE IT!

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤

[@libbydenorchia3154]

What a wonderful surprise to come across this analysis tonight. I love the Andrews sisters and their fantastic sound. Thanks, Fil👍

[@ShedeasVideos]

My earliest memory is my father singing me to sleep with Down in the Valley. Today I discovered the version he sang was by the Andrews Sisters. Their line endings were clearly the source of his wolf-howl "ooh"s :) No other version like that one. Anyway, now I stumble upon this video you uploaded today. Thank you :)

[@kendn01]

It's such a pleasure to hear vocal artists untainted by auto correction. I love your analysis of Maxine's solo. I believe the intent here was to sound as much like a jazz instrument as she could. The stuttering trumpet she imitates on that one sustained note is genius. Also, loved that you pointed out what I call the scoopy-ness of her phrasing - going deliberately as much as a half tone below the note before landing on it. It's so insolent - so 'pop'. I'm perpetually fascinated by those 1930s and 40s vocal scoops - and of course, nobody did that better than Judy Garland in her 1930s Decca recordings. Thanks so much!

[@gary17509]

I believe the solois done by Patty. I just love them. Try hearing Bae mir bist du shon - just love it!

[@oldermusiclover]

grew up on big band music

[@kendn01]

@@gary17509 oops - my mistake

[@gary17509]

@@kendn01

[@gary17509]

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[@paulmackenzie1850]

My Parents really liked the Andrews Sisters and had a record or two of them and of course this song was on one of those records. My Father was in WW II as a fighter pilot. The Andrews Sisters were appreciated by all those that served in the military at that time. I so appreciate your excellent analysis and the fact that you can analyze any Genre if you choose to do so. Now you have "Boogie Woogie" music under your belt. Thank you.

[@olivemd]

Great analysis. I still listen to the music from this era. Also love Vera Lynn. And Glenn Miller. I watched lots of war movies.

[@sheilamorgan3845]

What a great down memory lane song. My mom and dad use to dance the jitterbug to this song. What a great memory. ❤️❤️❤️

[@evaadams8298]

My parents jitterbugged to this song too! It was incredible to watch!

[@Terri_MacKay]

Long, long before I was born, my maternal grandfather was in the British Army during WWII. As a child, I spent many Fridays at the Canadian Legion, listening to him singing the classic songs from the war years, in his beautiful tenor. I was always so proud of him...that was MY Granda up there singing!! There were also a couple of women who would cover songs by Vera Lynn and the Andrews Sisters... that's where I first heard this song. We lost my Granda far too early...and this video brought back one of my favourite memories of him from my early childhood. ❤️

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤❤❤

[@BrenAba2911]

Thank you for this, Fil. My parents loved this type of music, especially my dad, who was in the Army Air Corp. in WWII. I grew up with a great appreciation of this "Big Band" era of music.

[@lindadescafano3749]

This is one of my favorite songs by The Andrews Sisters. They were very popular and would perform for the troops during WWII. They also performed this song in an Abbott and Costello movie called Buck Privates. You did a great job Fil and I really enjoyed this analysis.

[@Guardducks]

The harmony is so great between them and how they sing in what sounds like the same key , but a different tone ever so slightly.

[@tonycasey3183]

My mother was born in 1926. She loved these close harmony groups of the time - her favourites were The Mills Brothers and The Ink Spots. The way she describes her parents disapproval of her music tastes and her determination to identify with the music of her choice is the story of every kid throughout history discovering new music for the first time. My point is you are right, we can't understand what hearing The Andrews Sisters for the first time was like. Except, it is pretty much the same as hearing the music that first stole YOUR heart for the first time. Different style, same feeling.

[@oldermusiclover]

the late gospel singer Jake Hess loved the Ink Spots as well

[@DaninMaine]

Vowel matching is so important to that blended sound, and siblings raised together have a huge advantage because they match without effort.

[@RosaKay55]

Fil, thanks for the trip down memory lane! Once again showing the advantage siblings have when it comes to harmony. I appreciate that you bring artists of the past to the attention of the present generation.

[@RockandRollWoman]

A song from childhood. Love hearing the detail of their in*sync vibrato. They were SO good. The Lennon Sisters come to mind too! As life turned out, I live near the Lennon family home, and hear two Lennon brothers as part of the bands Venice and the Pine Mountain Logs. Kipp Lennon is fronting Ambrosia these days. Musical families like the Andrews and the Lennons go on for generations.

[@choklityum]

It's been a long time since I've heard the full song - delightful! As an alto/contralto, I have immense appreciation for harmony (cuz we rarely get the main melody) and will always believe harmony makes the song. These gals make it sound effortless!

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤

[@joycejohnson7164]

Just what we needed at this time in history; great song with a sense of humor. Wonderful voices from a great group of ladies.

[@paulboucher806]

Yet another revealing video. You have become more subtle, more precise and very eclectic since I started watching your content. As I have said before, I'm no musician, but manage to get it because you explain things so well and with feeling

[@ivetoldyouonce]

Their harmonizing was incredible, especially when recording was done with every one playing and singing at the same time.

[@brentbushnell2715]

The singing of the Andrews sisters make me proud of my Norwegian heritage. I’m a tenor but love fallowing Maxine’s sweet soprano clearly ringing on top of Patty’s lead. This is another great episode; Thank you!

[@seanoconnor5404]

I love how open minded you are. You clearly love and appreciate all genres of music.

[@IFStravinsky]

I really love how you appreciate all kinds of music.

[@brt5273]

Great memories of dancing with my grandparents. These ladies had such a wonerful blended tone and were so charismatic.

[@larrydewein]

Thank you! I was born in 1940 so I grew up with the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Al Jolson, Big Bands, a young Frank Sinatra and much much more! It's MY kind of music and I listen to it constantly as I have my entire life!! Thank you for your great analysis of this terrific music. For me music is melody, harmony and proper rhythm.

[@mandybarnett3647]

Awesome..my Grandpa taught me this song and the Sisters as I called them…were amazing! I pitted my young voice against theirs! I loved how happy it made everyone feel..but the best part was dancing on Grandpa’s feet! Thanks for the memories! ❤

[@debbier938]

Hi Fil, What a fantastic analysis. I have always admired the Andrew Sisters and their great harmonizing. But even as a singer never quite understood how they were so good. This is one of their classic songs and so fun. You can’t not like it! Thank you for explaining their vocal techniques and abilities. I did read somewhere they began by being able to separate , listen to and learn the harmony parts of songs. I have always found their harmony ability amazing, just top notch. Fun analysis and great job showcasing these talented ladies! Thank you, Debbie☮️

[@markrinehart8813]

As a kid in the late 50's and through the 60's, WWII war movies (and even cartoons) had this song in them sung by the Andrew sisters and other artists. Brings back many memories of a time long gone by, thanks Fil!

[@joeturner100]

love this reaction--your enthusiasm and genuine enjoyment is awesome. I grew up watching re-runs of Abbott and Costello and the Andrew Sisters performed this in an episode--they are amazing!

[@philipatoz]

Fil, love that you cover such unique oddities from the past. Yeah, it's tough to sense what it must have been like to hear such a tune for the first time - back when it was totally unique. But what I love is, when something like this still gets you. I think about this a lot whenever I hear something like Bill Haley's "Rock around the clock" - as it still really rips and is a blast to listen to. Some genres take some getting used to - like in, going from, "Do I really like this" - to, "YES, this totally rocks!" And today, we don't realize it, but as soon as those tunes of the past left radio rotations, unless one had the record or it showed up in some TV movie you saw maybe once a year or more - well, it just didn't get burned out for our brains like nowadays. Now, we've had years of FM radio, and now, classic streaming of genres, YT, etc. - all these years of 24/7 playing of classics that prevent us from hearing such things with fresh ears. And yet, great songs will always stand the test of time!

[@michelsavoie6971]

Great video. Not only did they sing into one microphone, the whole orchestra was also recorded at the same time. There's a video on KZbin.

[@jacquieh3339]

Always loved this song. My daughter had friends from church, 3 sisters, who all sang and sung this song for youth group. It was great

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

I love that song by the Andrew Sisters Phil.

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Hey Fil, 😊 Your smile is so infectious!❤ Watched your Lennon Sisters episode the other day. They are my favorite! Take care, Washington State USA🌲🇺🇸

[@davidsigalow7349]

Good job in explaining the mechanics of their harmonization.

[@christophertaylor9100]

Those ladies were so good, their harmonies were incredibly tight, and they sang some really difficult stuff (like Sing A Tropical Song)

[@hippiedachshunds1632]

Thank you for covering this! I’m another Baby Boomer whose father served in WWII. The music of the 1940s served as the soundtrack to my childhood. ❤

[@arhzee3310]

I appreciate your broad spectrum of music. Mary Ford and Les Paul overdubbed vocals to emulate the Andrew sisters

[@wadehines9971]

Fun stuff even if they don't go on my standard play list. But 7 years ago when my father passed my brother-in-law and I put together a 2 hour mix that included songs from his past. Mack the knife, 16 tons, On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe, and such

[@RockandRollWoman]

Sounds like a great playlist for family gatherings!

[@Hevynly1]

1940s music is so bright and fun and feel good! I've always loved The Andrews Sisters. Just such tight vocals, so skilled, so good!

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤

[@Lilah1754]

Thanks Fil, great analysis! Dedicated to all veterans of WW 11. Great harmonizing those gals had. Yes, the sisters had same sound, but different ranges. Good observation. Also, makes me think of Bette Midler! Thanks for the memories!

[@peterbellini6102]

Not tHAT old but the Andrew Sisters, Mills Brothers etc. were incredibly gifted singer groups. Great technical analysis Fil.

[@graybeard2113]

Don't forget the Ink Spots!

[@pamherman6363]

I’m so glad you take a look back once in awhile so we can all enjoy such wonderful old songs.

[@amandagish5976]

One word:Talent. Them and you, Fil.

[@johnnyonenote376]

That was a fantastic analysis of The Andrews Sisters, a truly great vocal group Fil. Love the range and diversity of the music you cover - and so glad you mentioned the Boswell Sisters who came slightly before them too ! On the male side of things, around the 1950s / 60s, The Four Freshmen (two of the original four were brothers) and The Hi-Lo's are well worth a look at too. Both groups were big influences on many jazz and pop artists who followed...

[@johnatyoutube]

Fantastic analysis of the incredible harmonies and virtuosity of the Andrews Sisters. Their sound is amazing and unmistakable! It's wonderful how you described the technical underpinnings of their unique sound. Another impressive element of their singing is how well they slide individually and slide together harmonically. It creates a really interesting counterpoint to the staccato punchiness of their style. We don't hear anything like this today.

[@The5Leeses]

The music, the hair, the clothes!!!!

[@nrsvlda70]

This song (by them) was played often when I was very young - in the 50s. It’s one of the songs I remember my Mom playing on piano too (nice memory). What plays in my brain now tho is Bette Midler’s version from 1972; she also ‘did it proud’!! Thank-you for your thoughtful analysis, and a double great memory for this ‘oldie’!!

[@Jayson90210]

Wow, another excellent analysis Fil. My father's era, but I always loved hearing the harmony of their voices. Simply Amazing. I appreciate it even more now!

[@OLD_SOUL1900]

When I first began to walk to "the rabbit hole", the '40s was the start...this was the start. Well, long story- short, I decided to jump in! Brings back so many memories of high school! I'm 21 now. Ever since my junior year, I've been COMPLETELY hooked, line and sinker! My favourite era, though, is the '30s! My thanks for this!😉

[@taragreenetarotastro]

This is great Fil. My parents grew up with this music being radical in their generation from my grandparent's age. Beautiful voices. Bette Midler did a great version of this in 1970's. I used to have the Boswell sisters records too. You are very well-rounded.

[@othelloferrari6942]

Thank you for keeping this music alive and well.

[@susanmcewan302]

Ty fil, my dad and mother are smilingly down from heaven! Grew up hearing this kind of music and your covering it brings sweet tears to my eyes in remembrance! ❤

[@sabocikotic7632]

The Andrew Sisters - amazing trio

[@1Moonchild]

Nice one, Fil! A great look into the unique talent of the Andrews Sisters and their part in musical history.

[@jmflyer55]

Thanks Phil !!! One of the things I most like about this channel, is the depth of appreciation Phil gives to these phenomenal talents, despite the music being old, or perhaps not popular with the majority of todays listeners. As a musician and also a huge fan of 40’s era big band, I really appreciate the fact Phil sees these great talents of the past, and gives credit where credit is due. So many people today, even many who call themselves musicians, have no knowledge or interest in any of the old standards, or any from this era and are completely ignorant of the astounding musicianship so many had back in those days. Or the somewhat popular thinking of, If it doesn’t have distortion cranked, it can’t be any good. 🙄 All that being said, thanks again Phil, for bringing these wonderfully talented singers and musicians of days past, to the younger folks and generations of today, and describing so clearly as you do, just how talented so many of them were, not being able to hide their flaws behind sophisticated electronic devices like “auto-tune” etc as they can do today. 👍👍👍

[@jilljarrett7442]

40’s 50’s amazing music. Born 1947 my mother listened to this music. It always makes me want to get up a dance. ❤

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

As a late boomer (70s teen) ,I had to SUFFER thru this kinda vocal material to cop the jazz/big band drummin chops my ROCK drumming idols were HEAVILY influence by. BUT? after my 1st band intro in 75, I became a harmony FREAK playin 3DN, BSTs (horn arrs.) GFR, Doobie's etc. STILL on a HUGE BINGE of the BBS era, watchin movies like "The Gene K story", studyin the greats like Louie B, Buddy of course, and MANY before them. I LIKE when the chicks make the scene NOW..😎.I can REALLY appreciate the time ya put into a moldie /goldie/oldie like this. Knowin multitrack wasnt around yet, and watchin the VERY carefully mic placement strategy used during orchestra recording sessions involing XX vocals, its even MORE of a kick!😎 Hell Fil, I HONESTLY BOLEEEVE you could go out to a small pond at night, record then analyze the Symphonic chorusing/cadencing/timbring of 7 bull frogs and make it a KILLER video.☺

[@jbs256]

A fun throwback analysis Fil! In my youth of the 60-70’s this was on the oldies stations. Imaging hearing it fresh on the radio on the top 40/Pop stations. Bette Midler covered this song and did a damn fine version! It had the same feel but modernized a bit for the 70’s. Not sure if you’ve analyzed the Divine Miss M but she has a great voice. I guess The Rose is the obvious choice but there are so many to choose from. A side note, a young Barry Manilow was her keyboardist and arranger. She performed in the “baths” in NYC where she and Manilow came to fame. Again, awesome analysis!

[@michaeladkins6]

Bette and her background singers did this song dressed at mermaids.

[@edamnaf9265]

Talented ladies.....I've loved this song since I was a kid, many MANY...years ago...

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Thanks Fil.

[@giraffesinc.2193]

You have such a delightful smile!!! I love 40s music, so this was a lot of fun to watch!