JohnKen3 Posted July 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Oh dear! What does casual attire American Songbook constitute? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 2, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just the same as any other Smart Attire evening I would think, enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted July 2, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Is this not the sort of dress style people like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Andy Williams wore when performing? Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffleboard Dude Posted July 2, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Well, listen to Irving Berlin and dress accordingly: Have you seen the well-to-do Up and down Park Avenue?On that famous thoroughfareWith their noses in the air. High hats and arrow collars,White spats and lots of dollars,Spending every dimeFor a wonderful time. If you're blue and you don't where to go toWhy don't you go where fashion sits?Puttin' on the ritz.Different types who wear a day coatPants with stripes and cut-a-way coats,Perfect fits...Puttin' on the ritz. Strollin' up the avenue so happyAll dressed up just like an English chappyVery snappy. Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks and um-ber-ellasIn their mitts...Puttin' on the ritz. If you're blue and you don't where to go toWhy don't you go where fashion sits?Puttin' on the ritz.Different types who wear a day coatPants with stripes and cut-a-way coats,Perfect fits...Puttin' on the ritz. Dressed up like a million dollar trouperTrying hard to be like Gary CooperSuper-duper. Come let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks and um-ber-ellasIn their mitts...Puttin' on the ritz.Puttin' on the ritz.Puttin' on the ritz.PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinmike Posted July 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Bing Crosby-ish - with a sweater and a pipe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuker Posted July 2, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Very suave, compared with "Burlingon Bertie": I'm Bert, p'raps you've heard of me Bert, you've had word of me, Jogging along, hearty and strong Living on plates of fresh air I dress up in fashion And when I am feeling depressed I shave from my cuff all the whiskers and fluff Stick my hat on and toddle up West I'm Burlington Bertie, I rise at ten thirty And saunter along like a toff I walk down the Strand with my gloves on my hand Then I walk down again with them off. I'm all airs and graces, correct easy paces Without food so long I've forgot where my face is I'm Bert, Bert, I haven't a shirt But my people are well off you know. Nearly everyone knows me from Smith to Lord Rosebr'y, I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow. I stroll with Lord Hurlington, Roll in The Burlington Call for Champagne, walk out again Come back and borrow the ink I live most expensive Like Tom Lipton I'm in the swim He's got so much 'oof', he sleeps on the roof And I live in the room over him. I'm Burlington Bertie, I rise at ten thirty And saunter along Temple Bar As round there I skip I keep shouting 'Pip Pip!' And the darn'd fools think I'm in my car At Rothchilds I swank it My body I plank it On his front door step with 'The Mail' for a blanket I'm Bert, Bert, and Rothchild was hurt He said ' You can't sleep there' I said 'Oh' He said 'I'm Rothchild sonny!' I said 'That's damn'd funny, I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow' I smile condescendingly While they're extending me Cheer upon cheer when I appear Captain with my polo team So strict are my people They're William the Conqueror's strain If they ever knew I'd been talking to you Why they'd never look at me again I'm Burlington Bertie, I rise at ten thirty And reach Kempton park around three I stand by the rail, when a horse is for sale And you ought to see Wooton watch me I lean on some awning while Lord Derby's yawning Then he bids two thousand and I bid Good Morning I'm Bert, Bert, I'd buy one, a cert But where would I keep it you know I can't let my man see me in bed with a gee-gee I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow! My pose, Tho' ironical Shows that my monocle Holds up my face, keeps it in place, Stops it from slipping away. Cigars, I smoke thousands, I usually deal in The Strand But you've got to take care when you're getting them there Or some idiot might stand on your hand. I'm Burlington Bertie, I rise at ten thirty And Buckingham Palace I view. I stand in the yard while they're changing the guard And the queen shouts across "Toodle oo"! The Prince of Wales' brother along with some other Slaps me on the back and says "Come and see Mother" But I'm Bert, Bert, and Royalty's hurt, When they ask me to dine I say no. I've just had a banana with Lady Diana I'm Burlington Bertie from Bow. Songwriter: William Joseph Hargreaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffleboard Dude Posted July 2, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Bing Crosby-ish - with a sweater and a pipe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The Messrs. Sinatra, Martin and Crosby fortunately had discussion on Mr. Crosby's style. I am particularly fond of Sinatra's comment at 2:30. Also I feel that this thread takes the Cunard Dress Code discussion to a whole new level. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted July 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I was thinking it was along these lines: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuker Posted July 3, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Nah, that's Barber Shop Quartet, Acapella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted July 4, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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