St. James Infirmary by Cab Calloway
“Posting this now, as I want to get an Eternal Jam affixed to this account before the lights go out. As you'll likely know, this song was featured in the Betty Boop cartoon "Snow White", and if you are extra attentive, you'll note that it has one more verse than the version from the 78, but sadly it is cut down to just the vocal portion of the song. Does anyone know if the complete version of this recording of the song exists outside of the cartoon? I'm guessing not...”
6 more comments / 19 lovesThis jam was posted by 18 people
but Matteson was first
Posting this now, as I want to get an Eternal Jam affixed to this account before the lights go out.
As you'll likely know, this song was featured in the Betty Boop cartoon "Snow White", and if you are extra attentive, you'll note that it has one more verse than the version from the 78, but sadly it is cut down to just the vocal portion of the song. Does anyone know if the complete version of this recording of the song exists outside of the cartoon? I'm guessing not...
6
I generally don't care that much for big band music (altho' i'm sure some know-it-all could point out some way this is not big band), but Cab's voice is so crazy and drug-fueled that i can't help but love this song. also, it's in a crazy Betty Boop carton easily viewable on youtube (recommended!).
