Josephine Baker - Then I'll Be Happy - 1927 video free download
Freda Josephine McDonald aka Josephine Baker danced into the world in St. Louis in 1906. As young as age 10, she worked as a nanny, housegirl, and by 14 she had already been married, divorced and was working as a comic on the TOBA circuit. Before her more sophisticated recordings with the Jazz du Casino de Paris Orchestra, Baker cut this more "raw" and playful recording of Then I'll Be Happy with Le Jacobs Band of Leige, Belgium. Josephine had an indomitable spirit and a desire to please her audiences whether for a laugh or for the joy of music and European audiences were loyal and appreciative. She became the highest paid and most successful entertainer in Europe in '27 and the skinny "too black" kid from St Louis would also become one of the most beautiful and most photographed women in the world.
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9 years ago
regertz
I love her early period when she often did a comic take on songs and she always seemed to keep that sense of play as she moved to a richer, deeper style.10 years ago
Takis Kasimatis
Josephine Baker - Then I'll Be Happy - 1927:10 years ago
preservationhall01
MrJimmieNoone, I don't know how to reply to your comment other than you probably will not need to bring your own sugar.10 years ago
MrJimmienoone
Je voudrais bien suçoter leur doigts de pied et puis la manger très lentement. Elle est tellement douce. 10 years ago
sweetytwome2
her skin looks so much lighter when she is older. how did she lighten herskin way back then?10 years ago
Gerald Moore
Love her.10 years ago
dave Drolett
She gave back more than she had received helping homeless children of all races. Mis, Baker was also a French hero helping the French Underground fight the Nazi. Many times she placed her life in danger spying on the French Nazi Occupation during WWII. In France today she is considered a National Hero. May she RIP 10 years ago
paddotk
So many marriages and relationships from such a young age... Can't be good.10 years ago
regertz
My wife Gay Freda loved that they shared a name.10 years ago
Today's Memory
Today in 1905 Josephine Baker was born. Here's her rendition of "Then I'll Be Happy" #BornOnThisDate #tunesday 10 years ago
Terence Towles Canote
Today in 1905 Josephine Baker was born. Here's her rendition of "Then I'll Be Happy" #BornOnThisDate #tunesday 11 years ago
marcos Aquino
Josephine Baker, 192711 years ago
marcos Aquino
Josephine Baker, 192711 years ago
jazz age baby
There should be several songs + video to use here11 years ago
GypsyFairy85
That's so cute!11 years ago
preservationhall01
I'm quite sure most of her audience were waiting in rapt attention for just one or two to dislodge. LOL Thanks for your comment.11 years ago
Josephine Winter
you know as a kid i thought those bananas were real and all she was wearing, and always wondered how she stopped them breaking off when she shook - duh!11 years ago
preservationhall01
Thanks for your info. Columbia must have bought Odeon. This music is from a 1927 Odeon 78.11 years ago
arthur kyriazis
josephine baker "then I'll be happy" 192711 years ago
Linda Pruitt
I have a tape with this and many other of her early recordings. It is "Art Deco Series- Josephine Baker-Breezin' Along. Columbia Legacy CT57740".Related Videos
