The Mel-Tones 1945 - Back Home Again in Indiana video free download
The Mel-Tones - Mel Torme, Bernie Parke, Ginny O'Connor, Betty Beveridge, and Les Baxter sing "Back Home Again in Indiana" in this 1945 Soundie. (Sorry for the print being backwards)
Movie contract restrictions supposedly kept Torme from appearing in this and other 1945 Soundies featuring the group. Blond Bernie Parke lip-syncs Torme's voice. An unknown, dark-haired male stand-in completes the group.
The accompanying jazz quintet features Buddy Cole (later married to Yvonne King of the King Sisters) on Piano, Dave Barbour (later married to Peggy Lee) on guitar, Nick Pelico on Vibes, Phil Stevens, String Bass, and Nick Fatool on drums.
Thanks to Mark Cantor of CantorJazzOnFilm channel on youtube for this title.
Comments
11 years ago
sandaglad
For another really good example of a 40's vocal group, check out (here at youtube) "Yes We have No Bananas, Luxury Liner 1948" featuring June Hutton and the Pied Pipers.11 years ago
Lincoln Briney
It's a pre-record and Bernie is mouthing Mel's part. Looks like Bob Thompson (?) far right. Still . . . as great as ever! 11 years ago
Bill Freytag
Strangely, while it IS Mel on the soundtrack, it is NOT Mel on camera......12 years ago
sandaglad
Hi Laura: Check out another swinging Mel-Tones number from a 1945 radio broadcast. Type in command performance 197 2/3...you'll love it.12 years ago
LAURA LAURA
That IS a very young Mel Torme ! The Mel-Tones with Mel were really greatRelated Videos
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