Thanks for the memory of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes How lovely it was! Thanks for the memory of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine the Parthenon, and moments on the Hudson River line How lovely it was! Many's the time that we feasted And many's the time that we fasted Oh well, it was swell while it lasted we did have fun, and no harm done So thanks for the memory of crap games on the floor, nights in Singapore you might have been a headache, but you never were a bore I thank you so much! Thanks for the memory of China's funny walls, transatlantic calls That weekend at Niagara when we hardly saw the Falls How lovely that was! Thank you! Thanks for the memory of lunch from twelve to four, sunburn at the shore that pair of gay pajamas that you bought and never wore Say, by the way, what did happen to those pajamas? Letters with sweet little secrets that couldn't be put in a day wire Too bad it all had to go haywire that's life, I guess, I love your dress! Do you? It's pretty. Do you? Thanks for the memory of faults that you forgave, rainbows on a wave And stockings in the basin when a fellow needs a shave I thank you so much Thanks for the memory of gardens at Versailles, and beef and kidney pie The night you worked and then came home with lipstick on your tie How lovely that was! Hum? Thanks for the memory of lingerie with lace, yes, and Pilsner by the case and how I jumped the day you trumped my one and only ace How lovely that was! We said goodbye with a highball And I got as high as a steeple Did you? but we were intelligent people No tears, no fuss, hooray for us! Strictly entre nous, darling, how are you? And how are all those little dreams that never did come true? Awfully glad I met you, cheerio, tootle-oo Thank you, thank you! Oh, Buzz! I know, l know, dear.
Where Bob sings "That weekend in Niagara when we hardly saw the falls," the original lyrics were "That weekend in Niagara when we didn't see the falls." The censors, however, thought that to be too risque, so the lyrics were changed.
I love the melacnholy of lost love, especially when remembered with such tenderness. Old films captured that. Today they've replaced it with hot sex scenes which do not move us as much as the old romatics did. We'd rather imagine things instead of being bluntly presented to them.
One of the great scenes in cinema history. No wonder Bob made this his theme song. And Shirley was a major talent too bad Hollywood didn't recognize this.
When Bob sung this we knew the show was almost over he saved the best for last warm feelings we were left with..... THANK you BOB i guess that's why they called you HOPE
These lyrics, and this performance, has a heartbreaking honesty, and goes where few others have gone. So many of us have been here. For me, it was an afternoon tea at Fortnums almost a lifetime ago- stiff upper lip, eyes not quite meeting, and so many things left half said and unresolved.
When Director Mitch Leisen first heard the song, he teared up. The song won the Best Song Oscar for 1938. After the 1942 mid-air collision that killed all members of a USO troupe including composer Ralph Rainger, Bob Hope said he would always use this song as his theme song. Ralph Rainger was not only a great composer but a fantastic pianist. scott9445, thank you for posting this.
Nobody on the thread mentions the very gifted lyricist Leo Robin.
After 3:40 Bob sings "how lou -- lovely that was." Mistake, or does the lyric have him start to say "lousy"?
USO...British American...Patriot.😮🎉🎉🎉🎉 WGNJMNFAS
Nic to get -memories back- Memories wit tears - are good ones-you are all so welkom... Merry Christmas - 2023..........
Brings tears to my eyes. When simplicity was at it most .
Thanks for the Medicare
Once upon a time there were women who knew what entre nous meant without google 😎
Thanks for the memory of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes How lovely it was! Thanks for the memory of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine the Parthenon, and moments on the Hudson River line How lovely it was! Many's the time that we feasted And many's the time that we fasted Oh well, it was swell while it lasted we did have fun, and no harm done So thanks for the memory of crap games on the floor, nights in Singapore you might have been a headache, but you never were a bore I thank you so much! Thanks for the memory of China's funny walls, transatlantic calls That weekend at Niagara when we hardly saw the Falls How lovely that was! Thank you! Thanks for the memory of lunch from twelve to four, sunburn at the shore that pair of gay pajamas that you bought and never wore Say, by the way, what did happen to those pajamas? Letters with sweet little secrets that couldn't be put in a day wire Too bad it all had to go haywire that's life, I guess, I love your dress! Do you? It's pretty. Do you? Thanks for the memory of faults that you forgave, rainbows on a wave And stockings in the basin when a fellow needs a shave I thank you so much Thanks for the memory of gardens at Versailles, and beef and kidney pie The night you worked and then came home with lipstick on your tie How lovely that was! Hum? Thanks for the memory of lingerie with lace, yes, and Pilsner by the case and how I jumped the day you trumped my one and only ace How lovely that was! We said goodbye with a highball And I got as high as a steeple Did you? but we were intelligent people No tears, no fuss, hooray for us! Strictly entre nous, darling, how are you? And how are all those little dreams that never did come true? Awfully glad I met you, cheerio, tootle-oo Thank you, thank you! Oh, Buzz! I know, l know, dear.
this was really one of his favourites
Where Bob sings "That weekend in Niagara when we hardly saw the falls," the original lyrics were "That weekend in Niagara when we didn't see the falls." The censors, however, thought that to be too risque, so the lyrics were changed.
There must be FIFTY verses What a wonderful nostalgic song
I love their singing, even though this scene is sincerely heartbreaking.
Her look at no harm done priceless...
Thanks for the mammaries . . . .
Does that hat look familiar? Garbo, as Ninotchka, saw a similar one in a store window, sneered, and told her comrades, "It won't be long now."
This is the epitome of the old movies. The songs were as important as the dialogue.
It's a shame W.C. Fields kinda ruined that movie, lol.
One of my favorite parts of the movie. Bob Hope really put over the song.👍💯
The saddest song ever
looked up on a whim - I never knew - emotional whammy
That's Bob's signature song. It was often used to introduce him when he appeared on talk shows. Of course, that was before my time
I love the melacnholy of lost love, especially when remembered with such tenderness. Old films captured that. Today they've replaced it with hot sex scenes which do not move us as much as the old romatics did. We'd rather imagine things instead of being bluntly presented to them.
Landmark song for the movie and Bob Hope.❤
Sure do look young!
How sad that movies today are so loud and fast paced. Sometimes the lack ❤️.
And Marilyn......Song for the President...............
I love this! After all these years it still brings a tear to my eye.
One of the best old time songs. The lyrics are so catchy cute and funny! Sweet little scene here.
One of the great scenes in cinema history. No wonder Bob made this his theme song. And Shirley was a major talent too bad Hollywood didn't recognize this.
If your a Golden girls fan “Thanks for the medicare, for blue cross and blue shield, for things that finally heal. We thank you sooooo much.”
“Gay pyjamas”? There’s a backstory! 😄
Was that an outtake in the middle of the song?🎼
Interesting that this was recorded live. Normally they mimed to a recording.
You can tell this is pre Code…
The best of the best. None like him will pass this way again......
Bob Hope was a class act!
Fantastic song from 2 stars …………. Don’t make ‘em like that anymore👍👍👍👍
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What is the title of this movie 🎥
“The Big Broadcast of 1938”.
When Bob sung this we knew the show was almost over he saved the best for last warm feelings we were left with..... THANK you BOB i guess that's why they called you HOPE
Ross had a beautiful voice.
These lyrics, and this performance, has a heartbreaking honesty, and goes where few others have gone. So many of us have been here. For me, it was an afternoon tea at Fortnums almost a lifetime ago- stiff upper lip, eyes not quite meeting, and so many things left half said and unresolved.
Who ekse came here from "Highway to Heaven" s4 ep23?
and youtube felt it necessary to sneak in a commercial right at the end about toxic poop.... well done youtube , senseless, tasteless and crass....
Thanks for the memories Bob! From all of us!!
Imagine if this song was the stepping stone for Shirley and the pinnacle for Hope
I love this number, it’s not something that’s heard of in films, a bitter sweet yet nostalgic song. No evil, no hatred no desire for retribution.
When Director Mitch Leisen first heard the song, he teared up. The song won the Best Song Oscar for 1938. After the 1942 mid-air collision that killed all members of a USO troupe including composer Ralph Rainger, Bob Hope said he would always use this song as his theme song. Ralph Rainger was not only a great composer but a fantastic pianist. scott9445, thank you for posting this.
It's odd this launched Bob Hope to stardom and became his signature song his whole long life - but didn't do a thing for Shirley Ross' career.
for those unfamiliar with Bob Hope: This song was his long-time theme song on television.