The Andrews Sisters - Rum And Coca-Cola 1944

[@bohnenwickler3498]

In 1975 I worked on large ships and was in the Caribbean for a long time. It was with this song that I met my first love in Panama City. We were together for over 2 years. Then cancer took my love away from me. Even after 45 years, I have not forgotten you.

[@nicolasmecaj]

all the love and tears to you brother, even if it's just via some bites..

[@anon1066]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope all is well now and happy 2024.

[@raynekraven]

cancer should be outlawed. I hate this disease

[@deadmuffinscry7001]

sorry for your loss

[@jameasonflint675]

Beautiful

[@noahloewe]

Even 77 years later, it's still an iconic song.

[@D14mond_A]

Queen platinum jubilee

[@colliric]

Greatest free advertising for a product ever....

[@balkanleopard9728]

After 77 years and you still don't know what this song's about? "Both mother and daughter working for the Yankee Dollar".

[@Video-Mix-1775]

#QueenPlatinum #TheAndrewSister

[@garrynewnham]

@@balkanleopard9728 I think everyone knows what it's about smartypants

[@andersduckjuice9500]

My grandma turned 94 yesterday she made me play this song for her now I'm stuck

[@rgs6236]

Anders duckjuice 😂😂🙏

[@theclephane2914]

You have a smart Grandmother!

[@PriyaCreationsFun]

Watch Hindi (Indian ) version of this song here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2qQdaB5fLh2nac

[@johnmckenzie8522]

I'm stuck with this song in my hrad

[@harukatakahashi8822]

Your grandma was probably in her 10's when she watch a commerical of it or listen to it

[@missbzl1725]

My grandma's song, and her beverage of choice. Gosh she knew music, and wow could she dance. How I miss her.

[@hansmueller3029]

They drank ot warm and it was very good. The cokeacola had cane sugar and it was a unique sweetness added to the paint thinner taste of early seventies white rum of the Caribbean isles.

[@yohoconnorrocks]

Damn your ol drunk gram gets me goin

[@AReservoirDog]

Thank you Mafia 2 for introducing me to such great tunes. The Andrews Sisters are my favorite artists I found through that game.

[@jesusisere]

Ditto

[@sharanshanthy1204]

This song has sweet memories for my mom too. She was in Singapore doing her nursing and they played this song for nurses beauty pageant . My darling Mummy would be 85 years old if she is alive. I miss her so very much....💜

[@GypsyRoaddog]

LOVE !!!

[@rayshuler7293]

GOD Bless You .

[@stout274]

❤ Hugs❤ My mom passed 6 months ago... But we would listen to 40's on 4 sirius Xm and the songs would remind her of my grandparents... married 1945. Miss all of them.

[@danielzelpher7335]

I am in my 30s and my mom wants me to take her fishing and hunting. Maybe I should while I still have her.

[@kirarasmom4274]

She is still alive , but in the sky plane. Imagine giving her a hug , then she will get it.

[@lalam.3499]

As a native of 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago it’s so fascinating that they made a song 🎵 about my little island in 1944 that became a #1 hit and is still enjoyed today. Wowww

[@kmann01]

The song was written and song by a Trinidadian they stole it and sang it but later had to pay the original song writer royalties

[@davef.2329]

The US military had a sizable presence there in WWII.

[@MeganKnighthackademic]

@@kmann01 they changed the lyrics, the original by Lord Invader is a lot more caustic about the impact of the americans on the local economy

[@V4V0206]

As a Trinidadian I hate this song... it's really about Our women being prostitutes for American soldiers... "both mother & daughter working for the yankee dollar"😢 😢😢

[@MeganKnighthackademic]

@@V4V0206 Exactly, it's not a happy little song about a tropical paradise, not at all. It's about colonialism.

[@reneetennant2086]

My grandma Mary loved the Andrew sisters. She passed away in 2003. These two songs I'm playing to honor her. Rum and coca cola and boogie woogie bugle boy. Rest in peace grandma. Miss you.

[@Diti0105]

I discovered this song while playing Mafia 2 , and since then its one of my fav ♥

[@captainhaddock7129]

same here! Mafia 2 radio songs are just >>>>>

[@a.thiago3842]

Me too. I'mvery eclectic, so i got hours of music on my computer. Mafia radio is one of them.

[@gunthergrabenhorst8348]

same here. so cool

[@soumik231]

same here😁

[@lesliehaigh6765]

same

[@kazammazak1944]

My elderly neighbor would give me Rides to school and she would play this music in the car. I was in fourth grade and I always loved it. Love you betty resting peace

[@Benyikoko]

They are buried in Los Angeles, Ive seen their graves... RIP! Their music was awesome

[@keananconnor4221]

where exactly would love to visit

[@Benyikoko]

Forrest Lawn memorial park L.A, CA.

[@Benyikoko]

2 are burried above each other, and the third sister is buried at the same cemetery but hers is in another spot

[@evilubuntu9001]

@@Benyikoko I went to their graves and I stood on them and dabbed to Ariana Grande.

[@letsgooo7713]

@@evilubuntu9001 same, except i did the whip and then nae naed

[@jasonnstegall]

Fun Fact: According to Billboard, this song was THE #1 song of 1944.

[@whatsupnothing4016]

Jason N Stegall i thought it was swinging on a star

[@LegendarySpaceRipper]

@@mcermcknight1835 When the best leader fell.

[@unfgreen]

Pepe ???

[@Pepe-ts9ec]

UNF Green What?

[@hissyhonker220]

And bore this, "praise the Lord and pass the ammunition" was number 1... Wow how we've fallen

[@roberttelarket4934]

Their voices are unique and supreme along with Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers!!! Brings chills up and down the spine and tears to the eyes!!!

[@redhen2470]

Anyone who hasn't played Mafia 2 really should. You don't even have to play through the missions, it's fun just just to drive around in 1940/50's cars listening to more music like this !

[@msfya1588]

Yes!!!!! This was me just driving around lol

[@allinonestudios388]

EXACTLY

[@madjack821]

That and Fallout 3, New Vegas, and 4 have the greatest music.

[@jesusisthewayandtruthandlife]

I'm actually in Trinidad and Tobago atm listening to this song 🇹🇹

[@Markogleby]

26th May 2020. Anyone else listening to this gem?

[@zenturion1191]

6 th June 2020

[@kalako360]

July 10th 2020🕺🏽

[@francie613]

Yo I love this song I wanna sing in a coca cola commercial

[@cp0bo593]

15th :)

[@redouaneguedra7705]

17 th

[@MarshallWillanholli]

I can't even explain how many thumbs up this deserves

[@susanburkett3581]

Love their music!!

[@happymcjingles1.03]

15k

[@drspaseebo410]

At least five million !

[@onlythewise1]

and how many rap crap should be thumbed down

[@PriyaCreationsFun]

Watch Hindi (Indian ) version of this song here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2qQdaB5fLh2nac

[@rachelone1308]

I’m 47 and I love this music. Listen to it everyday.

[@sxhi3852]

Same! But I’m 12

[@braedonphillips2617]

Heck I'm 14. Love this music, back when people really knew how to make music. Now days I can't listen to today's stuff for more that 10mins

[@speedstriker]

RIP YOU. Too young to have enjoyed rum and Coca Cola, too old to experience "Martian hospitality". This song is great though.

[@charlesandhisworld]

same but im 3

[@jsmadray]

SOME TRIVIA: The lyrics of this song was originally written by Lord Invader (a Trinidadian) who got the melody with permission from a fellow Trinidadian. They later went on to win a plagiarism lawsuit against Morey Amsterdam for copyright infringement of both the music and lyrics. When Amsterdam visited Trinidad, the original song written by Lord Invader was in heavy circulation as a hit locally in Trinidad. He returned to the U.S. and claimed to have written this song for The Andrews Sisters some time after. He retained copyright for the song, but was ordered to pay royalties to Lord Invader. The first version of this song that I ever heard was by Julio Iglesias entitled "Ron y Coca Cola."

[@xXHerrZockXx]

That gus name was lord invader? Now thats impressive.

[@ariellebrowne]

@@xXHerrZockXx yh that was his stage name. He was a calypsonian

[@ariellebrowne]

Thanks for that I didn't know about the Julio Iglesias part

[@owensclock]

"The Complete Encyclopedia of Popular Music and Jazz 1900-1950(Volume 1)" published in 1974 list Morey Amsterdam,, Paul Baron and Jeri Sullivan as the writers of "Rum and Coca Cola" but they apparently missed the rest of the story!

[@richardramfire3971]

His version was much better as well

[@joshuafess6201]

Me and my little sister used to dance to this when we were kids, our mama always had 40s hits playing at homes. Thinking back in it we felt like we were on dancing with the stars ✨

[@cylonpuppet]

One of my grandmother's favorite songs!

[@isabellecarjuzaa1888]

CylonPuppet La mienne aussi !

[@user-yz3vn4wb2v]

CylonPuppet Meins auch

[@oldcooleditz9746]

Old she👍😁

[@MrSebboxxx]

meines auch und ich bin keine Großmutter :-)

[@luismartinperez5800]

Cyclon puppet Mine too...

[@brega6286]

As a child born as WW2 ended I somehow learned so many songs and still remember all the words ! Then one day...I was fortunate to be in the presence of one of the Andrews Sisters and did not know it until later times due to medical secrecy rules.

[@reginaknoll4258]

Can't you see? These are men in drag!😅

[@PassTheSnails]

@@reginaknoll4258 seek help for your mental illness, your family misses you

[@kendrickcaron4535]

​@@reginaknoll4258very sad sick comment

[@cccool089]

The Andrew Sisters are pure bliss to my ears, this is what relaxation to the ears feels 😌

[@chrislong3938]

I almost think this song was written about my mom! She married a G.I. with the Corps of Engineers and lived on Monas with him before moving to Guam. My whole family on my mom's side is still there and that is where I was raised. They are now both gone RIP. but living there in the '60s sure was nice, especially compared to now, since it has gone down the toilet. Thank you, Internet!

[@johannesgover6139]

I've gotten so into Andrew sisters since my great nanny passing her all time favorite singers

[@davisx2002]

My sweet granny sang this song and taught me about the greatest generation. Grandpa fought in the Pacific while Granny waited at home and wrote letters of support. They both passed away recently and I think of them every day.

[@GypsyRoaddog]

Bless Your Precious Heart ...

[@Gerardo032002]

my mother used to cook at home, in an spanish speaking country....while she was cooking, she was singing this song...i was only 5 or 6 years old...i am now 64...and she made me love english... i wanted to know what she was saying... God knows the way...

[@timujin02]

What a super group! Always fantastic music and performance. Love to see them in old films of the '40s.

[@solide2930]

Mafia 2!

[@mcsm75]

this song reminds me my poor father (RIP), back in about 2001-2, we both woke up early each day, and the radio played this song a few times during that spring. I still have that spring-feeling when I hear it. He passed away in 2004, but I am very happy not to think of my father almost in tears, but with this cheerful song. (By the way, ladies of that era are much more attractive than today's 'stars'. ) As a die-hard metal head, I still super love this song (also) 🤘

[@timmcneill5617]

The minute this number starts, I can picture my parents listening and dancing to it. They loved it. Heard it many times as a kid. They bought a special 8 disc collectors edition that covers from the 1920's to the 60's. This tune is on one of those discs.

[@joesteedman8230]

Dad would sing this having happy hour in our summer house.God bless you dad miss you a million times over.When we meet again walk thru the golden gates .singing this

[@hep2jive]

Godspeed

[@scotnick59]

@@hep2jive Sweet anecdote, Joe!

[@prettybaby2239]

My mom used to play this song in the car and i would sing along when I was little . One of my favorite memories .

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Sad today-- kids in the car are on their apps and mom is doing something else. We sang together all the time too!

[@elizabethsnyder-baldonado3485]

My dad was a big-band drummer who had every 78rpm record that was ever made, I think...I grew up with this splendid music!!! Thanks for posting this.😍

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Elizabeth, how are you doing?

[@robertwhitehead4531]

@@callumnye2562 Lucky! Any other names I'd recognize? Boyd Raeburn? The Count? Did your dad play for anyone?

[@tonybannon2829]

Hi guys go go

[@jasoncastle]

Dang! This brings back sweet memories. My parents must have bought the LP before I was born, but I remember playing it out in the rabbit shed when I was around 8 or so. Love this song still. ;-)

[@alneshiasaint-hubert1595]

Im born 1976.... worked in nursing field over 25 yrs and My patients hooked me to this group 2001....now its 2020 and still playing this song!!! ❤

[@bassetbaby67]

Brings back memories of listening to my mom's old record collection, love it!

[@lcmay5562]

My Dad was a Sailor stationed in Trinidad.He fell in love with a beauty there.Beautiful love story as he tells it.He was still talking about her when he was 82..2 years before he died..I miss my Dad😊Of course this song is about the girls spending nights with sailors working girls for the Yankee dollar..The guys loved these women..they are beautiful..Love you Daddy!!💓 He absolutely loved this song of course☺👍

[@alexandre210613]

Merci pour votre témoignage. Que votre Papa repose en paix.

[@georgefeser6483]

My great grandad would have been stationed there, if he wasn't deployed to Europe on D-Day

[@JudgeJulieLit]

"Loved" them just to rent their personalities and bodies (and those of their hapless young daughters) for a night (thus reducing their price on the bride market)? Or enough to marry them? Are you half Trinidadian? This song, albeit melodic and slyly catchy, celebrates, morally winks at exploitation of the financially needy as prostitutes, which makes their "clients" flesh merchants. Not the highest moral level. Did your mother and sister "work for the Yankee dollar" renting their sexuality? This undermines the "good guy" American G.I. archetype.

[@lcmay5562]

@@JudgeJulieLit No he dated her and she wasn't a prostitute.She took care of her Dad and my Dad stayed many evenings at her home to eat supper and visit till her dad finally let her go to movies with Dad.He wanted to marry her.Nope my Dad was very moral his whole life.Je never dram or did drugs.I was lucky to have him as my Dad.

[@AzDesertFoxx]

Yes, this song is pretty suggestive for it's time.

[@rongreen7030]

Got this song on a 78 record from my grand parents in 1954. Still a favorite after 69 years

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

This song is so fun. We had this on one of my dad’s CD’s and I always got so excited when this song came on because I loved it so much!!

[@leoparinthewalls8608]

My grandpa died today! He loved the greek version of the song by Mary Lo. He danced it after the war when he was 15 he loved it so much. This was on my suggested I'm freaking out but I'm happy he had happy memories from this song. Love u μπαρμπαφριγκο μου. I'll miss you so much

[@miniatures1]

You know the song your listening to has a huge following when people from other countries that don't speak a bit of English love it and write comments in there language about how much they love it.

[@svetlanabolmanac3304]

Управо тако 👍

[@pyenapple]

And it was originally a song from Trinidad stolen by an American. Typical.

[@michaldindayal9226]

I live in Trinidad. This song was originally written by a local calypsoian. They ended up having to pay royalties. One of my dreams is to play this song and drive through manzanilla. When I buy my car I will.

[@trinihammer]

manzanilla nice beach to look at but not very good for swimming the waters are very rough with very strong currents good luck.

[@sammyhuff11]

When I was 11 I was driving with my great grandma and she had a tape of this in her car. I put it in the tape deck to play and after it played she got sad and shut it off because she said it made her think of happier times. I haven’t listened to it since then until now.

[@dudley5533]

Listened to this number on the radio so many times when I was a little kid.

[@daibhiofiacra4162]

When this song first came out it was banned on the BBC, not because it told about Trinidadian women selling themselves for the 'Yankee Dollar', but because it mentioned the words 'Coca Cola', and of course advertising a commercial product was absolutely forbidden on the Beeb!

[@glenmatthes8839]

The Kinks had to change the lyrics for Lola for the same reason. That's why the drink tastes like "cherry cola" in the official release, but they always said "coca cola" in live performances.

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@glenmatthes8839 From what I understand Coca Cola was not consented about having their name on the song but in 1944 it wasn't such a big deal like it is now. They looked at it as a form of free advertising. I didn't know about the Kinks initially using it in "Lola" so I learned something new. By 1970 the rules were very different.

[@patriciajrs46]

That's funny.

[@mxbx307]

The BBC still doesn't really allow product placement even now. Even things like Red Bull are described as "energy drink" and the can is deliberately held or placed a certain way to hide the branding, even if a viewer can recognise the back of it etc.

[@elenaderoet4926]

Clutch my pearls, product placement versus prostitution! Wow. It's interesting to see what people get their knickers in a Twist about.

[@Ann-bk6ub]

I am so happy to have found the vinyl at a thrift store! So catchy :)

[@callumnye2562]

Hello Ann, how are you doing?

[@Kitkatheb]

Listen close to the words, lol. Very naughty 😅❤

[@JGfromKY]

Love this song and the Andrews Sisters! They were very popular when I was growing up. There is absolutely nothing to not like about them and all their songs!

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Jacqueline, How are you doing?

[@MrGommeren]

No war can beat The Andrew Sisters. Heaven forever to them.

[@viggo9454]

well their music will live on for ever so not realy

[@PriyaCreationsFun]

Watch Hindi (Indian ) version of this song here kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2qQdaB5fLh2nac

[@sverige11074]

@David Clinging life is not a war but a joke

[@mikeyates7931]

AMEN

[@jasonphillips8754]

They didn't paid the the original writer a Calypsoian from Trinidad and tobago for this song after making millions until recently had to pay from a court ruling

[@peterdeak6932]

Listening to this while drinking rum and coke after a long day at work. Thank you, ladies.

[@chantaltaille7391]

J adore...nous l avions entendu chanté à un concert par Miss Arielle Dombasle...c était très beau cette soirée avec ce répertoire historique...et vécue en excellente présence....... MERCIIi chère Arielle et là à ce Trio si célèbre... Respect et Félicitations.

[@annammabhujjimary9017]

Script plz

[@dannyreyna2821]

These three awesome sisters were true American patriots. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

[@jmrodas9]

This is a good old song I used to hear when I was a kid in the fifties of the twentieth Century. And it is nice to hear it again after so many years of not hearing it.

[@Jack-er1sc]

I used to listen to this with my mum when I was small and I have no idea why she hasn't played it since I was like 10

[@kidmack3556]

Over 50 years of knowing of this song, and knowing of its more than recognizable artists, this is the FIRST TIME that I have heard the entire track! It's played in the background in the classic "Summer Of '42" (1971), which is in the top 5 of my all-time favorite films. Thank you for uploading and sharing

[@zosometalgod]

My dad was a WW2 Vet and always would play this song! This takes me back when I was child playing with my matchbox cars and Hot Wheels on the floor as my dad listen to The Andrews sisters and smoking his pipe! Miss you Dad!

[@bettyamorales9454]

I was

[@bettyamorales9454]

I also l ike the a ndrew sisters cause I a.m. From I

[@trappe15]

Gorgeous young ladies with enchanting voices!

[@georgefeser6483]

This is by far, my favorite Andrews Sisters song. I don't know why. But, when this is all over, I'm going down to North Carolina, I'm going to go to the shore, make a CD with these songs on it, and just sit back with an ice cold Coke, and listen to this.

[@diegos.loayza3706]

I like your tf2 profile pic

[@Uniqueoneb]

Love this song. It's so catchy and the Andrew sisters sing it amazingly 🥰🥰🥰

[@Ericstroman100]

Only decent Christmas Song

[@Uniqueoneb]

@@Ericstroman100 Love it 🥰

[@Scott-b9f]

My Grandmother may she RIP used to play this song all of the time and I had to play this song again great memories they were great singers

[@austx290]

Thank you for the beautiful music Patty, Laverne, and Maxine!

[@Hi-ov5nj]

I worked at this 50's restaurant and this song was playing all the time... i sort of love it

[@bettygraham818]

In 1957 I was in a TB sanatorium for a few weeks and this record was always on the record player in the recreation room. Aged 15 and very naive compared with today's teenagers, I had no idea what the song was about !All Iknow is that I have always loved the Andrews sisters

[@JaneFrieman]

This song reminds me of my childhood where I used to play my mother's 78 rpm records on her Victrola and spin around in circles to experience that euphoric feeling.

[@georgiawilliams2657]

I was born in 1941. My dad loved the Andrew Sisters. I grew up listening to them.

[@pflaffik]

The matching harmonics of The Andrew Sisters remain unmatched. Every time i hear this song i cant help thinking about the 3 of them being in so perfect tune to eachothers. Mindblowing.

[@nmr6988]

The Andrews Sisters were the quintessential Girl Group of all time. This is one of their greatest songs.

[@mytrinigirl]

Wow … love this … now discovering this song in 2022

[@roberttelarket4934]

One of the ten greatest tunes/songs of all time!!! A masterpiece of euphony!!!

[@ניצהמורדו]

Was good trio, so many years since i heard them, still enjoying

[@josephineapicella4595]

Oh yes I love this I was a rockabilly in the 70s this was always played every week. Still fresh as ever real music make you stamp your feet.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Josephine, How are you doing?

[@p.v.chandrasekharan5666]

This is the song of my teens in the 60’s.I still love their voice.

[@keshiva5394]

They are singing about my country; Trinidad and Tobago, I am 15, but my dad always listen to this song 🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@gregb6469]

Because of its risque lyrics this song was very controversial when first released. Some radio stations refused to play it.

[@rosiesummer2711]

+Greg B Yep a song about locals prosituting themselves to American military guys. LOL oh the irony 70 years on females are singing about butts and dicks lol.

[@t33thagrt11]

they refused to play it because cause of its realism about the game dont change cept the players fot example the females of this generation like to party nd hang out like one of the men so these women basically saying its ok have fun nd live young wild and free

[@amyharris8801]

+Torainio Queen I think it's trying to communicate!

[@t33thagrt11]

+Amy Harris. Well we all have our opinions

[@rosiesummer2711]

What I mean in my comment is Nicki Minaj is a famous Trinidadian rapper/singer who sings about butts and dicks lol. The Irony the Andrews Sisters sang 70 years ago about Trinidadian women and military men. It find it funny.

[@gunthergrabenhorst8348]

I've never heard this song before. Then I played Mafia and I fell in love with this song. Great.

[@rigel1176]

I can't believ it ... I found that song again !!!! I'M from Germany and work at the late 60 th on seafaring ..... I was often in southamerica and the southern states ..... loved the songs from Harry Belafonte (RIP) ,- till Kokomo ( Beach boys ).... all songs around the caribbean ...... AND THIS just good feeling song ......

[@claudiakatz-palme9708]

Hello from Berlin, Germany. Havent heard and seen this one for ages. Sooo fine

[@hughod1239]

Claudia Katz-Palme get outta her kraut!

[@lancevancebaby4987]

ahhh yeah the good old 40s german

[@claudiakatz-palme9708]

@lance vance baby!!!!!!! Hey lance vance - i am quite happy that i did not live in those 40s in Germany but the music is great. Love&Peace 🖐😍

[@aline26marquesaires]

Ouvindo em 2019! Me apaixonando por essas belas melodias dos anos, 20, 30 e 40!

[@joaopauloferla1040]

me lembro de Mafia 2

[@annammabhujjimary9017]

Plz give script thank you

[@bharatsodha3078]

Got this vinyl over 40 years ago and I still play it

[@edithmara6760]

My favourite Andrews Sisters songs Great singers

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Edith, How are you doing?

[@FarFromWeakFFWShorts]

Anyone in 2024 👇

[@fonso1030]

Right here

[@KirnThunderclap]

Happy Memorial Day 2024

[@DeadCell765]

Drinking a rum and coke listening to this at 11 in the morning

[@epona3569]

i am here!!!!

[@fugglestick]

2019..and still awesome.....who else is here....

[@thelastcrusaders6317]

Im from trinidad! My country has no idea this song exist lol we still drink rum

[@karstent.66]

Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/boi8oXyno759h7M you can find a more modern version arranged by James Last in the 1970s....

[@doctorstrange2642]

Is prostitution still a problem?

[@kevindavis84]

Trini here. Alot of us who know the island's history know this song. The original was written by Belasco and Lord Invader and sung by Lord Invader. This version was claimed to be the original written by Morey Amsterdam until a lawsuit was brought against them by Invader.

[@Visplight]

@@doctorstrange2642 Nah it's doing fine.

[@johnnylongchallon740]

Just found out about it yesterday

[@johnarriola9526]

🎶 WoW...great talented Ladies 🎶 Perfect for that time...Our generation needs such talent 🎶 Seriously...

[@lilhedgehog8576]

This is stuck in my head, AND I CANNOT GET IT OUT!!!!!

[@HeadLikeARock]

Just discovered this song! A classic. Using it as part of our lockdown quiz.

[@virginiacalzada6822]

my mom like this song she passed in 1990

[@spiritwolf5792]

my condolences.

[@r.martin3494]

Virginia Calzada That's a tie between you, you'll both always share and which keeps you close.

[@donp1964]

She had wonderful taste in music,.. blessing.

[@TehChozen1]

Virginia Calzada how old was she?

[@iskenderbuyuk6571]

Virginia Calzada r.i.p

[@BGee-no3uv]

This was "rap" for me, a teen, in 1944. Loved it then, more so now.

[@roelofvuurboom5939]

My mom was born in Trinidad in the 1920's. She would tell me stories about big parties down at the American base at Chagaramas during the war where they would fry chicken in oil drums.She had fond memories of those days :-).

[@trinihammer]

yeah my mom told me stories about the americans in trinidad. my mom was a little girl when they were there and said that her father was an employee on the base and every xmas the americans did xmas parties for the local employees and their children she said those were lovely times.many trinis were really sad to see the americans leave once the war was over.

[@mariadelcarmenguzmanyromer7877]

Gracias Mil por éstas bonitas canciones.... mis felicitaciones... agradezco ésta oportunidad de volver a escucharlas

[@muthanna9]

Oh boy ! yes I am listening during quarantine

[@shamimhuq2134]

Vintage WW II. My Dad was an Engineer during WW II building roads in Eastern India going into Burma. Two of these war time roads are still being used and is in good condition. My mom and grandma would head for the trench, when Japanese planes would be in the air.

[@RondelayAOK]

wow!

[@trinihammer]

yeah the americans built roads in trinidad and is still in use today its called THE CHURCHILL ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY

[@davidhunter548]

Terrific performance of a great song. One peculiar fact about this song is that it was banned from being played on BBC radio, not because it appeared to approve of the apparent prostitution by the local mothers and daughters 'working for the 'Yankee Dollar', but because it named a commercial drink in the lyrics - Coca Cola.

[@mickmail1111]

The Same Happened with "Lola" by The Kinks, till they changed the lyrics to "Cherry Cola"!

[@craiggemmell4559]

First heard this at a funeral and the lady picked the music herself when she was still with us, I found myself tapping my foot along to it, still puts a smile on my face when I hear it on here.

[@Antiquetractorsetc]

Good song. I’m 29 and listening to this old music

[@GenericUsername1388]

such an amazing song and trio. So sad how they split up

[@Roix]

Someone digging in his memories in december 2020 🥲

[@matts6359]

This just popped up on my “Fallout/Oldies” Pandora station...I was pretty floored! Never heard it before lol very risqué for ‘44!

[@deadskunk8733]

My Father said that he first heard this onboard a ship heading to the Guam invasion played by Tokyo Rose. He said that after the song she said who do you think is drinking rum and coke with your girlfriend back home.

[@trinihammer]

well it was'nt no japanese thats for sure.

[@randomcat6228]

What brought me here is reading a book about a soldier in WW2 who used this song to help readjust to civilian life. Great song thanks for posting!

[@raspberrymojitogirldec]

Played andrew sisters at my grans funeral she loved them hugs and love plus stuck in my head lol

[@BMG_HypeRP]

Piękna Stara Muzyka Z lat 40. Ach te stare przeboje... A na zdjęciu piękne dziewczyny !!! Ach Lubię te muzykę...