Added: Dec 2, 2008
From: JBauder1948
Duration: 2:50
The most successful female group of all-time, the Andrews Sisters will always be associated with World War II. Their most memorable songs, such as ''Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,'' ''Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree'' and ''I'll Be with You in Apple Blossom Time,'' were among the most popular during wartime. Born and raised in Minnesota, the sisters began their professional career in 1933, touring with the Larry Rich vaudeville troupe. After the troupe broke up six months later, the sisters took whatever singing jobs they could get to earn a living. In 1936, they finally landed a steady job with Leon Belasco's society orchestra. It was with Belasco where they first met arranger Vic Schoen, who would later become their musical director. In early 1937, Belasco cut a single with the sisters. It went nowhere. Their father finally convinced them to come back to Minneapolis and attend secretarial school. They were packing their bags when Schoen, who was then with Billy Swanson's orchestra, invited them to sing on a radio program. Decca A&R vice president Dave Kapp heard the broadcast and invited the sisters to his office. After a short audition, he signed them to a contract. They made their first recording for Decca in October of 1937. Soon after, they had their first number one hit with ''Bei Mir Bist Du Schon,'' a novelty tune originally recorded as a B-side. Their unique vocal arrangements and tight harmonies quickly made them one of the most popular musical acts in the country, with a string of hits and regular appearances on radio. In 1940, they made their first of many film appearances, in Argentine Nights. During World War II, they performed often for servicemen both in American and abroad. After the war ended, their popularity began to wane, and they concentrated on recording duets with other well-known artists, like Danny Kaye, Guy Lombardo and Carmen Miranda. In early 1951, they left Decca, and in 1953, split up, with Patty going solo. In 1956, they re-united and signed with Capitol Records, re-recording their old hits along with some newer material.. In the early 60s, they recorded for Dot Records. In 1966, Laverne left the group due to illness. The following year, she died from cancer. Maxene and Patty continued working together until 1968, when Maxene retired and Patty resumed her solo career. They re-united in 1974 for the Broadway production Over Here. They both continued solo careers well into the 90s. Maxene died in 1996.
Channel: Music
Rating: 4.91 (33 ratings) Views: 14475' favoriteCount='101 Comments: 22
velmanharry Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Man i love them so much and there songs ive 3 cds of them big fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thaks for uploading them IN THE MOOD NOW!!!!!!!!!!!. and GLENN MILLER TWO.
EvalinaJ Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - They definitely do this song justice. I miss these girls and my generation so much.
velmanharry Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - you know patty is still alive she is 82 now.
velmanharry Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - she is 90 sorry can some one upload ooo oo oh boom please?
elsangrecaliente Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - This is great. Has lifted my spirits after a hard week. Great to hear the words to this, and by the Andrews Sisters, no less. Wonderful.
tinngrinn Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - This song makes me want to dance!!
tg2258 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - im using this for my holocaust broadcast we have to do in 8th grade social studies
JBauder1948 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I would love to see your presentation. Please let us know how it goes over.
JBauder1948 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I am sorry I didn't see your request when you made it. I have that song and will get a video uploaded tomorrow or the next day.
hywel777 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - me too
MyDaddyCool Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I love the Andrew Sisters. I wish we had someone like them today.
velmanharry Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - do mean ooo oo oh boom the song jnauder1948? if u do thank u so much i love that song. and thanks.
JBauder1948 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Yes, that's what I meant
velmanharry Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - thank u very much jbauder1948.
lilcuteactor Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - IN college I just directed a show called "The Cover Of Life" set during WWII and I used the Andrew Sisters as the soundtrack for the entire show. My favorties are "The Telephone Song" and "Three Little Sisters" I used over 20 of their songs to paint the perfect war tie american home front picture.
JBauder1948 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I wish I could have seen the show. Did you record it? Any chance you could upload it to youtube? You would need to cut it into 10 minute clips.
lilcuteactor Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - no, the show is unfortunetly still under licence so we were not allowed to record it. but comming this winter I will be making a music video out of "The Telephone Song" and in the spring one out of "Dont Bring Lulu". and I will upload thoes!
Bevy24 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - This is my second Favorite song they do!! My friends all think I'm weird because I love their music...but then again I don't really care. They're amazing.
hywel777 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - same with me, only without the friends :(
Storm0404 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I am 17 and have gotten some rude comments from people as well. I just remember what todays music suggests with every verse. Do I really want to listen to that? Besides this is fun on top of that.
nicktay97 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rita15keke Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Oh! So this song is called In the mood! I didn't know. I love it! Thank you!