Our Choice for the first week of Aug. 2016 for the video of the week is a vid uploaded on May 16-2016 by our long term Youtube friend - enormously talented Genia106 - titled "Rudolph Valentino - Alla Nazimova - Francisco Canaro - Tango Adios Nonino".
All the Tango fanatics like me would know all the names mentioned in the title - however - since we are not writing a longer piece at this time - we'll focus on some crucial parts of the title. You can read Genia's terrific comments for a longer explanation.
In a nutshell - Francisco Canaro - a famous Argentinian composer, band leader and Tango great came up with a lot of beautiful Tangos - with the widely circulating internet rumors about his numerous affairs with various prominent, beautiful Tango ladies of his day - all fully available on the internet. However a legendary movie idol from the 1920's - a divinely handsome - Rudolph Valentino - a silver screen matinee idol - danced a terrific Tango and is widely credited with originating the so called "American Tango" version of ballroom Tango - which is my favorite version since it's less structured and better looking while easier to execute than the Argentinian version (full of leg kicks which can easily land on other parts of partner's the body). According to the opinions of many who dance both varieties - the Argentinian version which is also beautiful - is harder to master but unless it's performed on the stage by professional dancers - it doesn't look nearly as good as the American version of ballroom Tango done in the dance studios.
Alla Nazimova - a well publicized star in Hollywood circa 1920's - a beautiful, talented actress as well as prominent costume and set designer - advanced Valentino's career quite a bit since they were also lovers and close confidantes for a few years. Nazimova who claimed to be a descendant of Russian aristocracy - openly pursued her bisexual - lesbian and "normal" affairs plus - her well publicized wild parties in her mansion on Sunset Boulevard caused a lot heated activities among the professional gossip columnists as well as among the multitudes of other people who found this kind of conduct - repulsive. Can anyone fathom being so much "ahead of her time" in 1920's? All the gossip columns of the day had a "field day" concerning her life style.
Even now - in 2016 - the widely rumored - bi-sexual presidential candidate - Hilary Clinton - doesn't exactly "promote" her long time - lesbian and professional association (internet is full of the videos about the two of them) - with Huma Abedin - a close friend, employee and confidante while both ladies are married to men and have children.
Back to Valentino who - unfortunately - died an early death caused by a burst of infected appendix which he suffered as a result of a massive blow to his abdomen that he suffered from a "goon" hired by his ex-lover's husband. His ex-lover who was a famous American movie star of the day - was also the greatest love of his life who married another man since Valentino didn't propose a marriage to her - soon enough. He regretted his decision and suffered tragic consequences as a result. The American movie titled "Valentino" - available on Youtube explores this part of Valentino's - sadly - too brief - a life. His funeral in New York City was attended by millions of people - especially women.
Enjoy the vid - have a great first week of August 2016 and as always - click here for our choice of the video of the week - next week which will be the second week of Aug. 2016!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2016
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Friday, July 22, 2016
Our Youtube Video of the Week for the Fourth Week of July 2016 - is the Vid Uploaded by Dr.240252 on July 19 - 2016 titled "Black Gypsy by Dajos Bela - 1932".
For this last week of July 2016 - we chose a lovely Tango composed by an unknown Chekhoslovakian composer K. Vacek which became an international hit in many countries. We have mentioned before that in addition to Argentina - the traditional cradle of magnificent Tangos where Tangos "morfed" into popular versions from their raw versions originated in seedy Buenos Aires port's night clubs.
Long story - short - many countries came up with lovely Tangos - France, Italy, Ukraine - however Warsaw, Poland - from 1930 to 1939 - produced a lot of breathtaking Tangos. All of them are easily available on Youtube.
Dajos Bela - a famous composer/arranger/band leader whose orchestra became famous all throughout Europe between 1930 - 1934 - featured a lot of excellent Tangos in his exquisite repertoire. However - when Adolph Hitler's - Third Reich started to terrorize Europe - Dajos Bela and his orchestra left for the United States where they continued their successful performances.
Enjoy Dr.240252's upload "Black Gypsy - Schwartze Zigeuner - Tango by Dajos Bela - 1932" uploaded on July 19 - 2016. The comments are always interesting - including mine - tango3721 - as you probably remember. If you forgot - do check us out.
Have a great last week of July 2016 - everybody and as always click here next weekend for our choice of Youtube video of the week for the first week of August 2016!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2017
Long story - short - many countries came up with lovely Tangos - France, Italy, Ukraine - however Warsaw, Poland - from 1930 to 1939 - produced a lot of breathtaking Tangos. All of them are easily available on Youtube.
Dajos Bela - a famous composer/arranger/band leader whose orchestra became famous all throughout Europe between 1930 - 1934 - featured a lot of excellent Tangos in his exquisite repertoire. However - when Adolph Hitler's - Third Reich started to terrorize Europe - Dajos Bela and his orchestra left for the United States where they continued their successful performances.
Enjoy Dr.240252's upload "Black Gypsy - Schwartze Zigeuner - Tango by Dajos Bela - 1932" uploaded on July 19 - 2016. The comments are always interesting - including mine - tango3721 - as you probably remember. If you forgot - do check us out.
Have a great last week of July 2016 - everybody and as always click here next weekend for our choice of Youtube video of the week for the first week of August 2016!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2017
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Our Choice of Youtube's Video of the Week for the 3rd Week of July 2016 - Dr.240252 - Tango - "You Ask Me Why I'm not Crying - Stanislawa Nowicka - 1931".
Our choice for a Youtube's video of the week for the third week of July 2016 is a Tango "You Ask Me Why I Am not Crying" uploaded by Dr.240252 on July 8 - 2016.
Stanislawa Nowicka - a famous queen of Warsaw's biggest cabaret venues from 1930 through 1935 - specialized in the so called "Apache Tango" in which a woman - laments her tragic love for her beloved who is usually - a criminal of some sort. Nowicka - herself - came from a highly cultural Warsaw family and received an excellent musical education - still her husky, low voice was convincing in the Apache style Tango ballads to win her a big following throughout numerous, famous Warsaw cabaret venues. For some reason she left Poland in the middle 1930's - seemingly - on the top of her popularity - to spend the rest of her long life in New York City where she became prominent in several famous Polish Emigrees' circles.
This Tango was composed by a popular Tango composer Henryk Wars who frequently collaborated with Andrzej Wlast - a prominent lyricist/producer and director of numerous famous Warsaw musical/cabaret venues. Their partnership resulted in many magnificent Tangos and other pieces - even if some ignorant and vicious critics dubbed Andrzej Wlast - "the King of Kitch". Nevertheless his beautiful lyrics firmly resonate - until today with millions of his loyal fans.
At any rate - have a great third week of July 2016 - everybody - and as always - don't forget to click here - next weekend which will be the last week of July 2016 for our Choice of Youtube's Video of the Week!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2017
Stanislawa Nowicka - a famous queen of Warsaw's biggest cabaret venues from 1930 through 1935 - specialized in the so called "Apache Tango" in which a woman - laments her tragic love for her beloved who is usually - a criminal of some sort. Nowicka - herself - came from a highly cultural Warsaw family and received an excellent musical education - still her husky, low voice was convincing in the Apache style Tango ballads to win her a big following throughout numerous, famous Warsaw cabaret venues. For some reason she left Poland in the middle 1930's - seemingly - on the top of her popularity - to spend the rest of her long life in New York City where she became prominent in several famous Polish Emigrees' circles.
This Tango was composed by a popular Tango composer Henryk Wars who frequently collaborated with Andrzej Wlast - a prominent lyricist/producer and director of numerous famous Warsaw musical/cabaret venues. Their partnership resulted in many magnificent Tangos and other pieces - even if some ignorant and vicious critics dubbed Andrzej Wlast - "the King of Kitch". Nevertheless his beautiful lyrics firmly resonate - until today with millions of his loyal fans.
At any rate - have a great third week of July 2016 - everybody - and as always - don't forget to click here - next weekend which will be the last week of July 2016 for our Choice of Youtube's Video of the Week!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2017
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Our Choice for the Youtube Video of the Week for the 2nd week of July 2016 - Dr.240252's-video uploaded on July 5th - 16 - titled "Roaring Twenties - Gene Austin and Frank Banta 1926".
Its a little different presentation in terms of just vocals by Gene Austin accompanied by an easy, engaging piano by Frank Banta. The song is about the summer love with the artwork skillfully matched by Dr.240252.
It's good to learn something in an easy manner - about the Golden Twenties - famous times for the American and European Jazz artists and as always - Dr. 240252 gives you an interesting commentary in which you learn about Gene Austin's life - in an easy way. In a nutshell - his life was successful but not without challenges.
Frequently - talented musicians or other artists encounter some unsurmountable obstacles - so unfortunately - even though a lot of people derive various rewards from their talents - they - themselves - at times - end tragically for various reasons.
My Youtube name is tango 3721 if you want to get familiar with some other performers in our playlist. At any rate - as always - have a good second week of July 2016 - everybody!
Don't forget to click here next weekend for our choice of Youtube Video of the week for the coming third week of July 2016!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2016
It's good to learn something in an easy manner - about the Golden Twenties - famous times for the American and European Jazz artists and as always - Dr. 240252 gives you an interesting commentary in which you learn about Gene Austin's life - in an easy way. In a nutshell - his life was successful but not without challenges.
Frequently - talented musicians or other artists encounter some unsurmountable obstacles - so unfortunately - even though a lot of people derive various rewards from their talents - they - themselves - at times - end tragically for various reasons.
My Youtube name is tango 3721 if you want to get familiar with some other performers in our playlist. At any rate - as always - have a good second week of July 2016 - everybody!
Don't forget to click here next weekend for our choice of Youtube Video of the week for the coming third week of July 2016!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2016
Friday, July 1, 2016
Our Choice for Youtube Video of the Week - 240252's Upload of Tango/Chanson - "Sleep - Little Urchin" - 1929 - uploaded June 29 - 2016.
For this first week of July 2016 - the Fourth of July weekend - we chose a charming Tango/Chanson by a famous Polish performer - Zofia Terne whose silken voice and super good phrasing got much more polished as she got much older.
According to a good research note by Dr.240252 - when Terne was a young Polish/Jewish performer - her work was not nearly as excellent as her later efforts - much appreciated by big legions of her loyal fans.
Warsaw was a true mecca for super talents between 1930 and 1939. A lot of the great, outstanding performers, composers, lyricists - were Jewish. Most of them - unfortunately - perished in Hitler's "death factories".
Let's not repeat the awful mistakes of history since - presently - a lot of misguided Anti-Semites of many ignorant - ages and persuasions - vigorously spout anti-Israeli propaganda. Every nation makes some mistakes - but Israel has to be eternally perfectly - perfect or all the numerous haters scream "bloody murder" while they are very generous to their own nations' numerous blunders.
Back to our Video of the Week which has a wonderful story telling quality just like a real chanson would have. It's kind of unusual to have a Tango/Chanson combo - so - please - enjoy. Also - the notes and comments of 240252 are a wealth of interesting info given in a short version. Our comments - not nearly as excellent as those of Dr.240252 - are under tango 3721 on Youtube.
Have a wonderful first week of July 2016 and a great Great Fourth of July coming up!
Don't forget to click here next week for our choice of Video of the Week for the second week of July 2016!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2016
According to a good research note by Dr.240252 - when Terne was a young Polish/Jewish performer - her work was not nearly as excellent as her later efforts - much appreciated by big legions of her loyal fans.
Warsaw was a true mecca for super talents between 1930 and 1939. A lot of the great, outstanding performers, composers, lyricists - were Jewish. Most of them - unfortunately - perished in Hitler's "death factories".
Let's not repeat the awful mistakes of history since - presently - a lot of misguided Anti-Semites of many ignorant - ages and persuasions - vigorously spout anti-Israeli propaganda. Every nation makes some mistakes - but Israel has to be eternally perfectly - perfect or all the numerous haters scream "bloody murder" while they are very generous to their own nations' numerous blunders.
Back to our Video of the Week which has a wonderful story telling quality just like a real chanson would have. It's kind of unusual to have a Tango/Chanson combo - so - please - enjoy. Also - the notes and comments of 240252 are a wealth of interesting info given in a short version. Our comments - not nearly as excellent as those of Dr.240252 - are under tango 3721 on Youtube.
Have a wonderful first week of July 2016 and a great Great Fourth of July coming up!
Don't forget to click here next week for our choice of Video of the Week for the second week of July 2016!
Copyright@L.Hadley and Associates 2016
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