Segment time! Spotlight on a musical number. Today, I want to spotlight a scene from Thoroughly Modern Millie: "The Tapioca."
This song is zany and fun, making it fit beautifully with the rest of the film, one of the wackiest movies ever. I get this song stuck in my head all the time, which is tricky, because there are very few words! These are the times when I wish life were really a musical. We could make up a dance and within a few minutes, everyone would be able to dance it with perfection. I love when everybody dances in unison but I also really love the way the dance works like a round: Jimmy dances one movie then Millie echoes it - so neat! How much fun! Really, this should probably be featured in my What Fun segment - maybe it will be some day. Anyhow, here is the complete song for your enjoyment. I recommend the movie as well, but more on that another time.
I've often thought "The Sauerkraut" had some definite potential as a dance. What do you think?
I love this movie. Mary Tyler Moore and Julie Andrews make such perfect flappers!
ReplyDeleteHaha I feel like every time you post something I'm like I LOVE THIS but I truly love this film and this dance! Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore are adorable here. My favorite part of the song is FRANKS FRANKS, FRANKS FRANKS! Hahahahahaha.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have seen "The Sauerkraut" and "The Franks." They both had potential, though "The Sauerkraut" might severely injure people on the dance floor. :)
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