Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Best Original Song - 1951

"Never" from Golden Girl sung by Dennis Day


Movie Synopsis: Against the background of the Civil War, sixteen-year-old song-and-dance artiste Lotta Crabtree works her way across America, becoming ever more popular.


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A. 
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear?  N/A.



"In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening" from Here Comes the Groom sung by Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman


Movie Synopsis: A foreign correspondent has 5 days to win back his former fiancée, or he'll lose the orphans he adopted.


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes. 
Is it important to the plot? Somehow...
Is it pleasing to the ear? B-.


"Wonder Why" from Rich, Young, and Pretty sung by Jane Powell and Vic Damone


Movie Synopsis: A wealthy Texas rancher's daughter accompanies her father on a visit to Paris, where she meets  an eager young Frenchman.


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? Yes.
Is it important to the plot? They're falling in love...
Is it pleasing to the ear? B+.


"Too Late Now" from Royal Wedding sung by Jane Powell


Movie Synopsis: A brother and sister dancing duo  embark to open their show in England and romantic interests threaten to break them up.


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A.
Is it important to the plot? N/A.
Is it pleasing to the ear? A- .


"A Kiss to Build a Dream On" from The Strip 


Movie Synopsis: N/A. 


Does it appear in the movie (i.e. other than the end credits)? N/A. 
Is it important to the plot? N/A. 
Is it pleasing to the ear? C.


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So what won?
"In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening" from Here Comes the Groom


What would I have voted for? 
"Too Late Now" from Royal Wedding
I liked this one best.


Analysis
1951 was a pretty good year. I pretty much liked all the songs. I'm disappointed I couldn't find the original clip for Royal Wedding because I really enjoy Jane Powell.

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