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Written by admin on September 13, 2008 – 7:39 pm -
Opening scene from a 40s musical starring Betty Hutton.
Hutton’s most notable film role was the part of Annie Oakley in the 1950 musical of “Annie Get Your Gun.” One of her best known songs, “Blow a Fuse” (later renamed “It’s Oh So Quiet”), was covered by Icelandic artist, Bjork (Björk)
This song appears on Betty Hutton’s CD albums, “Spotlight on Betty Hutton” and “Satin & Spurs”.
Complete lyrics of this song, as well as, other oldies @ http://www.lyricsvault.net/songs/19631.html
Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine
A girl’s best friend
If I didn’t have my sewing machine
I’d a come to no good end
But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle
And wheel the wheel by day
So by night I feel so weary that I never get out to play
Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine
A friend in need
If I didn’t having my sewing machine
A wicked life I’d lead
But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle
And dream about romance
So by night I feel so weary that I never get out to dance
Ohhh the sewing machine, the sewing machine
Me pride and joy
If I didn’t having me sewing machine
I’d a married James McCoy
But a bobbin a bobbin and peddle a peddle
And that’s the end of Jim
‘Cause by night I get so weary I don’t even look good to him
Duration : 0:2:10
Tags: Betty, bobbin, cloth, fabric, Hutton, love, lucy, machine, musical, quilt, sewing, show, singer, song, sweatshop, thread, vintage
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By johnnynazz52 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
The Perils Of …
The Perils Of Pauline,Paramount Studios,1947. And ,of course, you’re correct in your statement about Betty as being one of the best ever. Did you know that she recorded a song entitled Blow A Fuse during the 1940′s that later in the 90′s was re-recorded by Bjork and was called It’s Oh So Quiet?
By floxroxbo on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
what is the musical …
what is the musical!!!!?????????? She is officially one of the best actresses ever though!
By CHICROCK5 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
omg i just luv …
omg i just luv betty shes crazy
By 666bored666 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
really love this …
really love this song. Just i i feel sometimes. But nevertheless sewin rocks! as does this song.
By adriantrench on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
lol this is exactly …
lol this is exactly how i sing. she reminds me of lucille ball
By ltommylel on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
I like to feel sexy …
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I like to feel sexy….knowing someone is watching me ..wanting me…turns me on!BADLY! I like to flirt and pose..and sometimes i like to get WILD! how? ..he he..come in video and youll see:-)) maybe u can teach me something..or maybe i will ! come visit me at MeetYourFling * COM my user-id there is morgan-loly chat soon on cam
By ger6111 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
i so wish they …
i so wish they would do a remaster of this!!
i bought this when i was little(no idea why) and still love it!!
By SciFiFemale on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Great song, I have …
Great song, I have never heard it before, now I will have to sing it every time I’m sewing! And change the words to knitting machine when I use that.
By johnnynazz52 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Betty was adept …
Betty was adept with the usage of STACCATO!
By frogrfb on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
She’s a brilliant …
She’s a brilliant talent. Never get tired of seeing her. She steals every scene. And it’s impossible to feel negative when she’s on. She raises the vibration of the whole set!
By seventhschneweis on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
I have never heard …
I have never heard that song before! I love it!
By belikesalt on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Absolutely. First …
Absolutely. First thing I thought, too.
By jls12plaa on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
First person that …
First person that comes to mind is Danny Kaye. Any one agree?
By thecostumer on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Docked a half days …
Docked a half days pay? I’d call Labour Relations!
By sabrouge on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Im speaking of the …
Im speaking of the Björk song “Blow a fuse”
By sabrouge on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Yesss, Somehow I …
Yesss, Somehow I was sure it was a cover…
By meganekko on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
sometimes after …
sometimes after sewing for a long time I actually start to feel like this.
By genista2001 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
I have always loved …
I have always loved this song and Betty Hutton.
Being a sewing teacher it is one I have told my students about for years. It’s great to find it here and I am forwarding it to all my Sewing Buddies!!
Thanks!
By gr8full2bme on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
There’s a …
There’s a resurgence of sewing, which is wonderful, yes, by all means learn as much as you can from your mom
By DragonBallZbot on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
I so agree. I want …
I so agree. I want my mom to teach me.
By robramsons on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
I’d heard the song …
I’d heard the song but not seen the film. Fabulous! what a performer !
By artman1989 on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
The PErils of …
The PErils of paulines is sooo funny omg if you can see it it isw sometimes on tcm or amc late at night but it sooo great
By gundlafat on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
sewing? WTF? this …
sewing? WTF? this is just silly… if i invented this song i would go and visit jigsaw.
By gollytim on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
This clip is a GEM! …
This clip is a GEM! Don’t think I ever saw “Perils of Pauline”, but have seen this clip numerous times and figure it must have been in a tribute documentary or compilation. Betty was BRILLIANT and so expressive. Frank Faylen also Brilliant as the hard boss. Particularly loved the outdated slang used. Funny, I had forgotten about the term ‘talking through your hat’, but my Dad often used it. Thanks for posting this great clip.
By discreetpiratepete on Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
Perils of Pauline …
Perils of Pauline from 1947… is this from a DVD? The copy looks a lot clearer than my vhs.