Added: Dec 2, 2008
From: JBauder1948
Duration: 2:49
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: 4.97 (33 ratings) Views: 13575' favoriteCount='115 Comments: 19
ValSkauf Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - love it!!! thanks for putting it up!!!
Doublejoe321 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - great video thanks for uploading it :D
velmanharry Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - lavene maxene are dead patty is still alive she is 82 and thay all sang for the war thaks for uploading this* love them*
EvalinaJ Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Patty is 90, actually.
Plantias Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I love this~! especially when they used this for Narnia. ^_^
velmanharry Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - she 90 sorry i thout she was 82.
MareStPeters Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - My mum introduced me to the andrew sisters when Patty appeared on the gong show. and i've loved their music ever since. My parents song was "Don't sit under the apple tree" great music and great memories - i've been going thru you vids and loved every minute. thanks for posting
TabithaCrazy Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - haha.this kinda describes me.I adore this guy..can you guess his name?Oh Johnny Oh!!is such a shame that theres just no more PUREtalent like this anymore. :)
bandrunner57 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Anybody know what band is backing them up? They are hot!
AngieJonasTisdale Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - this is from chronicles of narnia
marijevd Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Yeah! Finally i found it:D
kasumi421 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - This song is really good, but I remember the beat from Tex Avery's "Swing Shift Cinderella" the part when Cinderella sings sounds really close to it.Sure Oh Johnny came first, but when I first heard it I thought of Swing Shift Cinderella.
sweetness010 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - OHHH THIS WAS IN CHRONICLES yes...i love this song! and the movie
slightlyxbookish Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - That's how I found it. I am in to old music, but never knew about this group, so when I heard it after watching the movie, I immediately jumped up and searched it on Google.
Georgewos Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - There is a wonderful CD out Glenn Miller and the Andrews Sisters.The Chesterfield Broadcasts. For a few months in 1939 and 1940 The Andrews Sisters joined the Glenn Miller band on His 15 minute show. They sing their old songs and the new ones that were just getting popular that they had recorded.
zinkamilanov Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - I had a cd for a while of the Sisters and Glenn Miller. Interesting, according to the liner notes, that they got dropped from the show because they got into a terrific fight with each other and with their father and stopped speaking to one another for a long while.
FredNotJorge Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - good song, i'll never forget.
DeMerchantFamily Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - My nana used to sing this to my Grandpa except she changed it to Oh Joey Oh. LMAO
suspectdevice71 Says:
Dec 2, 2008 - Thanks for posting this and taking the time to put this great video together.