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The Original "Boop-Boop-a-Doop" Girl, Classic Years -- 1928-1930

Helen Kane
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (February 9, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: February 9, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Louisiana Red Hot
  • ASIN: B00000HYXS
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #256,046 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. Get Out and Get Under the Moon
2. That's My Weakness Now
3. I Wanna Be Loved by You [From Play Good Boy]
4. Is There Anything Wrong in That?
5. Don't Be Like That
6. Me and the Man in the Moon
7. Button up Your Overcoat [From Comedy Follow Through]
8. I Want to Be Bad [From Comedy Follow Through]
9. Do Something [From Film Nothing But the Truth]
10. That's Why I'm Happy
11. I'd Do Anything for You
12. He's So Unusual [From Film Sweetie]
13. Ain'tcha [From Film Pointed Shoes]
14. I Have to Have You [From Film Pointed Shoes]
15. I'd Go Barefoot All Winter Long (If You'd Fall for Me in the Spring)
16. Dangerous Nan McGrew [From Film Dangerous Nan Mcgrew]
17. Thank Your Father [From Film Flying High]
18. I Owe You [From Film Dangerous Nan Mcgrew]
19. Readin', Ritin', Rhythm [From Film Head's Up]
20. I've Got "It" (But It Don't Do Me No Good) [From Film Young Men of ...]
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful bit o' Boop, September 8, 2001
By Bob Pope (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Although I imagine Ms. Kane turns in her grave everytime she's mentioned in the same breath as Betty Boop (She tried to sue the makers of Boop's cartoons - unsuccesfully - for stealing her persona and by default, her career), this collection of all her recordings shows once and for all that she was a unique talent in her own right.

Her version of such songs as "Button Up Your Overcoat" have never been bettered, sung with a mix of Betty Boop and Eddie Cantor, with all the innocent innuendo you could get away with in the late 20s.

Amoung the less well known gems on the disc are "That's My Weakness Now" (the song that rocketed her career) and "I've Got It and It don't Do Me No Good..." (what a title!).

I'd love to see some of the films she made for Pararmount in the very early 30s, but I wouldn't trade this CD for anything. A grade "A" genuine classic!

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An essentail jazz age vocalist!!!, June 20, 2001
Most jazz collectors prefer the recordings of Ruth Etting and Annette Hanshaw in the 20's, because of their whistful swinging styles. Often overlooked are Lee Morse and Helen Kane. Kane did have a squeeky voice and an accent, however she had a wonderful sense of rhythm and her timing was impeccable. She could be just as wistful and swinging as Etting and Hanshaw, and she had charm and humor to add to that. She had what it took to be a jazz singer. This CD brings back all of her recordings from the 20's & 30's in digital srereo impressions, thanks to Robert Parker who has restored these timeless performances to sound as though they were recorded just yesterday. All the tunes are wonderful, including her hit "I Wanna Be Loved By You" as well as the classics "Button Up Your Overcoat" and "Get Out & Get Under The Moon." Most of these songs find Kane backed by top notch jazz oriented dance bands, and on "I Wanna Be Loved By You" there is a brief bass sax solo, that sounds very Adrian Rollini-ish. This is the 1st release ever on cd of Kane, and it is exellent, Louisiana Red Hot Records has released another gem. Recommended to anyone who likes good and fun music.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Boop Boop Before Betty Boop, January 29, 2001
My 78-collecting sister, father, and I were delighted to see this finally issued, as Helen Kane's 78's are quite hard to find and never cheap. This cd is (the only existing) collection of Babs Kane's entire catalog for RCA Victor from 1928-1930. This is my favorite (pre-rock) era of American Music - just before the Swing era took the country by storm, and just after the roaring 20's flapper craze, in a delightfully innocent time that wasn't without its share of thinly-veiled sexual innuendo and giddy gaities. Helen doesn't sing as much as talk (or squeak) through many of these tunes, all of which are above average for even this golden era. Her band is innovative and amusing, walking the line between the 'sweet' sound that was coming into vogue in this period, and the novelty bands of the earlier 1920's. If you're a Betty Boop fan, a novelty music fan, or just want to take a trip to a bygone innocent age, this is for you. All classics, all remastered in brilliant sound.
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5.0 out of 5 stars She's So Unusual
Helen Kane is one of those "vintage" artists people either love or hate. She was a huge Broadway star in the late 20's but her career faded quickly and today few people... Read more
Published on April 29, 2003 by JMAC

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for Ms Kane; 4 Stars for the sound processing.
I really can't say much more than has already been said about Helen Kane's performance style: it's definitely in the "novelty" category, but nonetheless consistently... Read more
Published on March 27, 2002 by Aaron Z. Snyder

3.0 out of 5 stars Great content but too much bass
I must agree with Michael Jered Kopp of Chicago!

Helen Kane had perhaps the best diction of any pop singer of the 20's and well beyond, but because of the attempt to create a... Read more

Published on March 8, 2002 by Ted McKay

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Parker works wonders with old 78's!
I would have to disagree somewhat with the last reviewer...granted, I HAVE NOT heard this cd from Robert Parker, but have dozens of cds from this Australian sound wizard, and have... Read more
Published on November 25, 2001 by berigan

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful Digital Stereo Effects -- Buyer Beware!
The music is wonderful, but I was extremely disappointed with the sound of this CD.

This release has been remixed by producer Robert Parker with digital stereo effects and... Read more

Published on November 10, 2001 by Michael J. Kopp

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Pleasant
If there's a place in heaven for people who are just downright pleasant, Helen Kane is sitting it it at this moment. Read more
Published on October 28, 2000 by Fred Pruitt

4.0 out of 5 stars Helen Kane
While most folk will connect Helen Kane with Betty Boop, the songs on this set stand on their own merits. Read more
Published on April 17, 2000 by Michael Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Betty's Predecessor
If you're a Betty Boop fan, this is a must have CD. Betty was modeled after Helen Kane, and sung many of the songs on this CD. Read more
Published on January 15, 2000 by bobkytten

5.0 out of 5 stars The Origin of Betty Boop!
Helen Kane is the flapper who was the model for Betty Boop. When you listen to this CD, you can appreciate just how well Mae Questal, who provided the voice of Betty Boop,... Read more
Published on August 28, 1999 by Brenna E. Lorenz

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