OK...I'll try it again, this time with the message included! ;~)
I picked up this video from the library last week, and finally got around to watching
it this week. It was originally broadcast on PBS "American Masters" series, and is
titled "Yours For A Song: The Women of Tin Pan Alley". I admit I picked it up because
of the Dorothy Fields mention.
This was really a great film with outstanding rare clips and interviews...and what a
pleasant surprise to see our own David Lahm (Dorothy Fields' son, for our newbies'
info) in several interview clips talking about his mother's music.
The songwriters featured were Dorothy Fields, Kay Swift, Dana Suesse, and Ann Ronnell.
But Dorothy Fields was definitely the focus of the program.
It was a very informative program, an amazing group of women that gave us standards
like:
"You Oughta Be In Pictures"
"The Way You Look Tonight"
"I'm In The Mood For Love"
"Willow Weep For Me"
and even
"Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf"!
You done good, David. And so did your Mom!
If your local library has it, it's well worth the hour spent. And if you can't find it
easily, ask your librarian. They are the most amazing folks!! (he said in his most
patronizing voice knowing all the fab library artists out there...);~)
Bob
NP: Waits, "Emotional Weather Report"
