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1932 Cab Calloway - Old Man Of The Mountain. The much-recorded 1932 song is still known by many due to Max Fleischer’s same-named Betty Boop pre-code film short which featured the...
The Old Man of the Mountain Lyrics: With his long white beard and a crooked staff / He tramps along while the folks all laugh / With a twinkle in his eye, he passes them by / The Old Man of...
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1927–1994. Cabell Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) was an American jazz singer and bandleader. He was a regular performer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, where he became a popular vocalist of the swing era. His niche of mixing jazz and vaudeville won him acclaim during a career that spanned over 65 years.
Through the depiction of the Old Man of the Mountain, the song explores themes of individuality, freedom, and the rejection of societal conventions. The Old Man serves as a symbol of independence, resilience, and a deep connection to nature.
With his long white beard and his crooked stepHe tramps along while the folks all laughWith a twinkle in his eye he passes them byThe old man of the mountain...
The song “The Old Man of the Mountain,” performed by Cab Calloway, holds a special place in my heart. Growing up, I was introduced to this song while watching the iconic Betty Boop cartoons, where Calloway’s unique voice and scatting became synonymous with these animated classics.
