A superb Juke Box Jiver! Perry Como could sing anything and make it sound first class! Perry was so versatile. He recognized this trend in the market and happily fulfilled requests by recording and performing Rock 'n' Roll styled numbers like this gem.
Performed on the CBS television program "The Perry Como Show" in 1958, "Juke Box Baby" had a reprise in the late John Candy's 1989 film "Uncle Buck" where Candy and his pals bowled while dancing to this selection.
RCA Victor at the time was trying to cater to a more youthful audience and this Como effort was a direct response to Eddie Fishers hit "Dungaree Doll". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6f6I4XaSCw
Also notice that Perry refers to two other hits of his in the lyrics (from the same era) - 'Ko-Ko-Mo (I Love You So)' and 'Tina Marie'!
5 comments:
Amazing what was family entertainment in those days. To think week to week families gathered to watch these variety shows. Makes us realize what we really missed. It's all about "appreciation" not necessarily actually "liking" or "enjoying" this piece. Anyone who's too shallow to appreciate this video NEED NOT POST!
If I grew up in the 50's, I am sure I would "appreciate" Perry Como and his music. However, this clip looks like the old black and white photos of my relatives from the old country! With that all said...it still sucks!
Just watched it again to see if I missed anything........still sucked, although it does look like Perry is quite constipated....
Perry Como was somewhat stoic on his feet, and for what it's worth, the deep stare from the little girl at Perry (1:30 sec)toward the end is pedophilically scary.
plus the show's budget must've been lean, that kids dancing simply sucks.
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