tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post4996283940700762829..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Battle of the Bands: Oh! Susanna (+ #IWSG)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33697673682941444812014-07-10T08:37:06.575-07:002014-07-10T08:37:06.575-07:00Definitely a great look at a song from different s...Definitely a great look at a song from different sides. Not sure i can choose one but enjoyed them for sure.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89599548320511124452014-07-09T17:48:03.419-07:002014-07-09T17:48:03.419-07:00I am choosing not to vote for one.
However, it wa...I am choosing not to vote for one. <br />However, it was nice to see a comparison. Yes, I grew up with this song and know it quite well.<br /><br />Glad you came by the 4M's to join in. We are there every Monday.<br /><br />http://yaknowstuff.blogspot.com/Michelle aka Naila Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085797149191658262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30757256611699598692014-07-09T04:34:29.338-07:002014-07-09T04:34:29.338-07:00My vote's for Jolson.
I first write for perso...My vote's for Jolson.<br /><br />I first write for personal fulfillment. It feels good to get an idea off my chest, improve in the craft, and finish a project. Money comes second. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83145751118803763072014-07-08T19:15:04.061-07:002014-07-08T19:15:04.061-07:00Thank you all for your votes and insight regarding...Thank you all for your votes and insight regarding #IWSG.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70830647807500234192014-07-08T15:47:59.803-07:002014-07-08T15:47:59.803-07:00Definitely Al Jolson! The other one looks like a ...Definitely Al Jolson! The other one looks like a fun party, but not a good song. Great choices here & thanks for joining us. That was fun!XmasDollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12522593766351118819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-48062656499829166442014-07-08T11:22:40.798-07:002014-07-08T11:22:40.798-07:00Jolson gets my vote for this one. And yes, I used ...Jolson gets my vote for this one. And yes, I used to sing it in school, at home around the house with my grandma and parents, and then with my kids when they were younger.<br /><br />And I write for the love of it, but I have a little project that I'm working on (when I have time, which isn't much with my other projects), that I'm hoping will earn money. I never thought I would write any kind of romance, except as a part of a larger plot, but I've seen those romance sales numbers and it would be nice to put some money back into the bank from writing.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58234270805290213522014-07-07T21:23:17.705-07:002014-07-07T21:23:17.705-07:00OOh I love this jamboo!
Dancing going on!
Thank...OOh I love this jamboo! <br />Dancing going on! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your tunes with us! <br /><br />Happy Summer!Colette Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844522784600855200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1864957277485915552014-07-07T14:52:46.687-07:002014-07-07T14:52:46.687-07:00Oh yes, I grew up singing this song! I'm so so...Oh yes, I grew up singing this song! I'm so sorry to hear that he died the way he did. I write because I love it, but also because I'd like to make a living doing it. So far only have the desire, not yet the income I'd like. But, gotta keep on keepin' on! I like the music better in the second one, with the girls but can't say that either one of them are "favorites."Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69998871933041741222014-07-07T07:14:39.137-07:002014-07-07T07:14:39.137-07:00Wow, talk about flashback! I remember singing this...Wow, talk about flashback! I remember singing this in grade school. Interesting twist with the last song. I think I prefer the original the best, though. Thanks for dancing with the 4M crew!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25751024485963783682014-07-05T10:47:41.187-07:002014-07-05T10:47:41.187-07:00The satisfaction that come from readers who enjoy ...The satisfaction that come from readers who enjoy my stories make writing worthwhile. Making some good money from it would be icing on the cake. <br /><br />The modern version of Oh Suzanna is definitely a far cry from the original. Sounds good though. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59018694956830996392014-07-04T12:55:05.402-07:002014-07-04T12:55:05.402-07:00Suzanne - The song is pure Americana, but it'...Suzanne - The song is pure Americana, but it's one with international reach. It's lost some popularity in the past decades as it was often used in the old cartoons and films. Glad you could at least stop by to leave a comment.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1738739340961258902014-07-04T11:20:51.325-07:002014-07-04T11:20:51.325-07:00Must be a family thing rather than an over the pon...Must be a family thing rather than an over the pond thing as I definitely remember hearing this and singing along - but maybe that's because it's my name so Mum would sing it to me!<br />The sound doesn't work on my laptop so can't vote :(<br />Suzanne @ <a href="http://www.suzannes-tribe.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Suzannes-Tribe</a><br />xSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20473428179879727292014-07-03T20:08:41.626-07:002014-07-03T20:08:41.626-07:00Trisha-- If you've got a good job I think it&#...Trisha-- If you've got a good job I think it's a good idea to keep it.<br /><br />Loni -- I'll take money over fame any day.<br /><br />Jeremy -- Yeah, life sure has been keeping me busy lately and that's generally a good thing--or should be.<br /><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32341096803286974462014-07-03T13:32:03.853-07:002014-07-03T13:32:03.853-07:00My wife came home to me watching the Al Jolson Sto...My wife came home to me watching the Al Jolson Story, she looked at the television... then looked at me. What the heck is this, I explained... it was quite an interesting film. Sorry boss, for the lack of everything... life keeps getting in my way.Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30913680465849312412014-07-03T11:27:37.802-07:002014-07-03T11:27:37.802-07:00That was an interesting third video you posted the...That was an interesting third video you posted there. :) I say they have my pick. <br /><br />I knew I'd never be famous when I started writing. It's fine with me if I never achieve fame, but you're right, it wouldn't hurt to get paid.<br /><br /><a href="http://lonitownsend.com/" rel="nofollow">Loni</a>Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58147977667483832922014-07-02T19:45:52.089-07:002014-07-02T19:45:52.089-07:00I would love to be paid for any creative work I do...I would love to be paid for any creative work I do, as well. But since I'm not counting on it, I'm keeping my day job. ;)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7182508638146501972014-07-02T19:45:41.269-07:002014-07-02T19:45:41.269-07:00Nancy-- There's something about cash remunerat...Nancy-- There's something about cash remuneration that makes ones efforts seem more worthwhile.<br /><br />C.Lee-- Jolson was one of the greatest singing personalities of his time. He had a wonderful voice.<br /><br />GB-- Then the money is a bonus if you get any.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75516201486723783732014-07-02T19:02:16.165-07:002014-07-02T19:02:16.165-07:00Re writing: recognition and personal fulfillment, ...Re writing: recognition and personal fulfillment, as apparently I don't do it for money.<br /><br />Re BoB: Always liked The Byrds version best.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32564721503678445672014-07-02T14:36:59.005-07:002014-07-02T14:36:59.005-07:00I loved the effect of the song in The Byrds versio...I loved the effect of the song in The Byrds versions. It made me think of another time, a time when the song was originally created. Stephen Foster would have liked it.<br /><br />I've never been a fan of black face musicians, or Al Jolson. <br /><br /><br /><br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37087745349787509122014-07-02T12:23:45.041-07:002014-07-02T12:23:45.041-07:00After being first traditionally published, even wi...After being first traditionally published, even with a small press, I totally agree about the paycheck. While I do love it when readers are happy, and of course I get so much personal satisfaction just producing, but, in the end, I need the paycheck, as well. It works as a scorecard of sorts. Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5196905876624974522014-07-02T10:27:53.511-07:002014-07-02T10:27:53.511-07:00Carrie-Anne--Actually I've found most film dep...Carrie-Anne--Actually I've found most film depictions of Jolson, black-face entertainment, and minstrel shows not to be racist or deprecating towards blacks. I read where even the black entertainers in the minstrel show days would apply the black-face make-up. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40258493717960576282014-07-02T10:23:43.503-07:002014-07-02T10:23:43.503-07:00Donna -- This contest is taking a turn that I did ...Donna -- This contest is taking a turn that I did not expect.<br /><br />Julie --A feather, eh? Byrds work for me.<br /><br />Misha -- Still you've set a pretty impressive financial goal for yourself.<br /><br />Michael-- Stephen Foster has an interesting story and this particular song does too.<br /><br />Susan GK -- Guess I should have made Jolson an official contestant.<br /><br />Chris -- You're actually jumping ahead with the Neil Young version. Be sure to check back on the 15th with part 2 of this contest. Neil's version is actually not the Foster song and I'll be presenting what I think is interesting background on his version.<br /><br />Elsie --- I think writing for oneself is important. Adapting the finished product to wider tastes can be where the money comes in.<br /><br />Michelle -- That's pretty much where I stand on the writing issue.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84219182299781003872014-07-02T10:19:02.571-07:002014-07-02T10:19:02.571-07:00I've seen The Jazz Singer a few times, includi...I've seen The Jazz Singer a few times, including once on the big screen at the local indie theatre. I've also seen his short piece A Plantation Act, from 1926, where he's made up in blackface and singing minstrel songs. The first time I saw The Jazz Singer, I was pleasantly surprised at how non-racist the blackface bits seemed. He's himself for most of the film, and puts on the blackface and performs very matter-of-factly instead of hamming it up and "acting" Black, the way I've heard some other performers did.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26855942029270453792014-07-02T10:15:54.899-07:002014-07-02T10:15:54.899-07:00I'm definitely writing for myself (though less...I'm definitely writing for myself (though less so as time goes on, more thinking of a hypothetical audience) and trying to reach fulfillment. Hopefully, I can find like-minded readers someday. Michelle Athyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143019809716476693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19280672596369135132014-07-02T09:06:44.197-07:002014-07-02T09:06:44.197-07:00Hi Arlee! Hope you're doing great!
Creating ...Hi Arlee! Hope you're doing great!<br /><br />Creating anything to try and get fame or fortune is a hollow quest. It's sadly true that fame is fickle, and I'd love to see more artists rewarded for creating original work, but trying to chase fame only leads to diluted schlock instead of art that speaks from the heart.<br /><br />In general, I'm a huge Byrds fan. I love that chimy 12-string and the way the band evolved over the years -- the incarnation with Clarence White was especially great. But their version of the song is not really grabbing me. But then, this song doesn't move me that much anyway -- maybe it's my Michigan-raised Yankee bias. I've never been to Alabama, and I've never had a banjo on my knee.<br /><br />Still, I'd vote for the Byrds over Yambo. I'm all for updating songs and can enjoy modern electronic dance music, but this is a little too kitschy and cheesy -- it's mainly backdrop for the women to dance to. And while I'll always have a fond spot in my heart for attractive women dancing, it doesn't mean that I have to think the song they dance to is great music. <br /><br />I would actually submit the version that Neil Young and Crazy Horse did as my personal favorite rendition of this song ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoXqLi52fQ0 ). It's an update that packs a lot of rough-edged energy and soul. But then I've always been a big fan of Neil with Crazy Horse, so maybe that's just me -- I like that grungy screamin' guitar. You can always find a hint of it in everything I do, like the new song I just posted on my blog.<br /><br />But if you don't want to take a Neil Young and Crazy Horse write-in, I'll go with the Byrds.<br />StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.com