Monday, May 7, 2012

Take a Word - Gentlemen

I am willing to bet that "Easter Parade" is one of the most watched movies of all time.  I love the song "We're a couple of swells" and as soon as I saw the image of the "gentlemen" I knew what I was going to do.  The lyrics and music are by Irving Berlin.  The gentlemen were Googled as was the sheet music.  The background paper is by Catherine Designs.
For those who don't know the song check out the lyrics on Google.  The couple of swells in the movie were actually tramps (or hoboes) - Fred Astaire and Judy Garland taking the parts.

17 comments:

"MOI" Freubel said...

Oh my, I even had to google again about Easter Parade !!! :-)
I always forget film titles.
Count to this also the history lesson on Bev's blog (Hendrik VIII) and you can imagine that I'm a little smarter now after visiting both of your blogs Marie !!!

Love your work and had to smile about the added words too.
Bravoo !! MOI :-)

Christine said...

Love your cocky gentlemen and the "Couple of Swells" background was a clever idea. Great job!

Electra said...

I love your background, Marie. A wonderful piece of art. And BTW, your header is stunning!!

Christine said...

Thanks for your compliments, Marie. I've been learning so much since I've started to play with you, ladies, not only my digital art has improved, but also my english and my knowledge of other cultures. It's been an amazing adventure.
I forgot to tell you how much I like your new header, it's very elegant.

Mark said...

I don't want to meet these men in June, July or August :) But now they look very smart. I have learned a lot today, about Easter Parade and about Henry VIII :) Love your challenges!

Judy said...

Just imagine being dressed like that in Perth's heat, Marie, even in shorts, ha, ha!
That's a 'swell' piece, Marie!

Junibears said...

A gigantic applause from me Marie. A 'SWELL' Collage. You're taking me back again. My friend Sheila and I used to dress up in top hats and tails and sing that on stage. Those were the days! Hugs xx

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Fantastic piece Marie! I like this a lot!

Lizbethem said...

Marie, I love your swells! What a beautiful collage!
Your new header is FANTASTIC!

Karin said...

fantastic piece!

indybev said...

You've outdone yourself AGAIN, Marie. This is such a fun piece, and perfectly done...not to mention taking us all on a nostalgic trip in the Easter Parade! BRAVO
(That new header is terrific!)

Bill said...

Top notch indeed! I wish I had some duds like that! Fun collage.

Missouris Daze: AJ said...

A great movie, Terrific song and WONDERFUL piece!
~AJ

Sim said...

Hihihi! I adore your artwork Marie!

Grannie Annie said...

How the heck did I miss this it is awesome and I love that song too Marie...I must be losing it.

Kaylene said...

Oh I love these dandys. Great choice.

Ellen said...

what a great couple.. I was looking for your glamourous lady but don't see her here.
these men WOULD DO AS WELL.