Happy Friday! Is it odd to anyone else that it is July 16 and we are approximately halfway through the year? Umm – I think I’ve skipped some months.
Today’s Top 5 Friday is all about Classic Musicals. Old Fashioned Boy Meets Girl – Boy and Girl sing and dance a lot – Boy and Girl fall in love Happily Ever After. Sigh.
It has nothing to do with crafting or sewing and everything to do with something I love. :)
I’m going from last to first this week so we’ll start with . . .
5. Guys and Dolls
Who knew Marlon Brando could sing? Sort of. ;) And Frank Sinatra – who of course can sing. I love this one. If you haven’t watched Nicely Nicely singing “Rockin the Boat” you must!
4. Anchors Aweigh
Oh Frank again. Young and fresh-faced and adorable – paired with Gene Kelly. A “Sea-Wolf” – who falls in love with Kathryn Grayson.
Here’s the movie trailer to give you a taste . . .
3. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Howard Keel and Jane Powell in the backwoods of Oregon. And 6 brothers to marry off. Here’s a video of the “Barn Dance Scene” – one of the best dancing scenes in a musical. ever. (It’s kinda longish)
2. White Christmas
Do I need to say anything about this one?? It makes me cry every year. Danny Kay is hilarious. Bing Crosby could sing my grocery list and I’d love it. And I could show you the classic iconic scene but I won’t. Check out Bing and Danny dressing up as the girls . . .
1. Singing in the Rain
Gene Kelly. Debby Reynolds. Donald O’Connor. even a cameo by the fairly wonderful Cyd Charisse. I had a terrible time deciding on the video for this one but I had to give you the scene of all scenes. . . If this doesn’t make you smile I don’t know what will.
And if I haven’t wasted enough of your time on this beautiful Friday – :) – Tell me – what are your favorites? Sound of Music? Oklahoma? Annie get your Gun? I want to know!
Funny…none of those are on my list! haha! My top 3 are 1. Wicked 2. Phantom of the Opera and 3. Crazy for You
LOVE Sound of Music but my all time favorite is Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber. I’v seen it so many times and it never gets old. Oh, and Annie is another favorite. :)
What? No mention of the greatest song ever in a musical?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEOhZAsz3sk&feature=PlayList&p=54CAEC8CF974FC71&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=17
I love many of these! I was obsessed with Frank and Marlon (we’re on a first name basis, ya know) when I was a teenager. And I’ve always been a big fan of Danny Kaye. Love that you shared this!
I definitely agree with Mr. FT that song is the most amazin song ever. For my list though I’m switching Guys and Dolls with Oklahoma everything else is the same
Number one on my list would be Grease! I haven’t seen guys and dolls (I will check it out) and the others are classics. What about frankie and annette (spelling?) or elvis movies, I can’t remember any of the names but I love anything that is sappy and/or corny!
Great list! I just love Singing in the Rain. I too would add Grease and also Bye Bye Birdie. Conrad Birdie always cracks me up. :)
Beverly, I absolutely love your site. I watched the video clips and got lost in the nostalgia. Also, your tutorials are the best…I always print the ones I’d like to make(which is just about all of them) and have them handy as I’m sewing. I look forward to your posts!
I watched Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and White Christmas on repeat as a child! I think my mom would pass out if I ever mentioned them again! but oh, they are goodies
I love this post! I grew up watching musicals with my grandma and sewing with my aunt. I think my fav will always be Oklahoma.
Singing in the rain is hands down the best-I agree. Make Em laugh and Moses supposes inspire me every time I watch them!!!! I also like cats, avenue q, and too many others to name!