New fish. Same hook.

So, I thought of an idea for a new segment today. I'm not sure how well it will work. And, to be honest, I'm not sure how often I'll do it, but it's worth a shot, right?

I was got the idea from listening to Marilyn Monroe's rendition of "Lazy" in There's No Business Like Show Business. Whenever I think of that song, I automatically think of Bing Crosby's rendition in Holiday Inn. I think it's kind of funny how the same song can be presented in so many different ways. Even when it's presented in a similar way, it can have a different effect. So, I thought I'd start a new series (that will be just as sporadic as my other series) that will compare songs covered by different performers. The trouble with this new segment is that I already have some songs in mind and two of them (today's included) involve a Marilyn Monroe song, which is pretty difficult to compare to anyone else because she kind of automatically makes everything sexy and that's hard to compare. And then I have a lot of Bing Crosby (today's included) which is also hard because he had a very particular style. But then, that's kind of the point. So, onward.

Today, I'll be showcasing two renditions of "Lazy" by Irving Berlin. The first, sung by Bing Crosby in Holiday Inn. This one is done in Bing's crooning style and is given an ironic, comedic twist. I never realized, listening to this version, how beautiful the tune is because I was too busy laughing at (and feeling sorry for) him in this montage. Just the same, this is a great version because this is one of the first scenes I think of when I think of this movie.

Bing, being lazy.

Marilyn, being lazy.

The second, sung by Marilyn Monroe in "There's No Business Like Show Business." I don't really understand why they threw the Donald O'Connor and Mitzi Gaynor into the mix, but since I like them together so much, I don't mind. Marilyn's delivery of this song is, obviously, very different. The way she draws out every word and every note makes the song much sexier and also, in my opinion, showcases the tune a bit more. While we are distracted by the way she's lounging on that couch, it fits so well with what's she's singing that I notice the song itself a bit more. But what I find funny about this version is that this song isn't necessarily sexy but Marilyn manages to make it so. P.S. I wish I could pull of Marilyn's outfit.



Both pictures were found on Doctor Macro.

So please be sweet, my chickadee

So, I've been ridiculously negligent lately. It's mostly due to a busy schedule and being quite exhausted when I come home from work. I think that it also has to do with the fact that I've been kind of burning myself out a bit with this whole posting every day thing. Hopefully this brief break has gotten me back to normal. We'll see.

I'd like to thank everyone who has entered my giveaway so far. I'm incredibly excited! Don't forget - you can still enter!

Now, continuing on this month's list of dancing couples...

9. Donald O'Connor and Mitzi Gaynor



Favorite dance: "It's Delovely" from Anything Goes



This number is so cute! I do like them as a pair. I think they're adorable together. My favorite part is when they're doing the soft shoe shuffle type bit on top of that platform thing. It's so cute and kind of intimate. I like their relationship. They always seem kind of pal-ish, both in this one where they're a romantic pair and in There's No Business Like Show Business where they're siblings.

I hope this post will put me back into gear. I've kind of missed blogging.
Which brings me to a quick question. I've been thinking about opening up an etsy shop with my photography. I have a lot of photos, some better than others of course. I was thinking of testing some of the photos out on a blog and people could comment on whether or not they like them and then I'd know which ones are marketable. Good idea? What do you think?