(Originally posted August 2007, I want to try to get this idea rolling again!)
Okay everyone - it’s time for the first ever Crooner Culture blog project!
Here’s the skinny…
Everyone has old family photos from the 40’s and 50’s laying around somewhere. Maybe your cousin’s got them all, or your sister, or your 80 year old Uncle Joe. But they’re somewhere.
Your job is to find the photo that reminds you of the classic “crooner era” and post it on your blog, writing whatever you know about when and where it was taken, and put a link in the post to this blog entry. (Along with a comment so that we’re both sure I know about it!)
At that point, I’ll post your photo(s), a link back to your blog, and the crooner song that I’m reminded of when I see the photo and read the story!
Here’s an example:
I have some photos that my grandma gave me that are my absolute favorites EVER. (I have this affinity for old photos of course!) And I finally got around to scanning in a couple to post here…
This is Gram in her raccoon coat…I think it’s adorable that she felt so luxurious in this coat that they just had to get some pictures taken by a professional! 
This is my Poppy being playful in the snow - It’s so weird for me, because this isn’t the Poppy I knew. He passed away when I was two years old, and while I’ve treasured every memory I can muster about him - in them, he never looked like this! 
I swear to you, I didn’t colorize this photo myself! It was done by the photographer, “C. Blair” 
And if this one wasn’t their engagement announcement photo, I can’t imagine what was! I adore this pic - it reminds me of so many of the old movies from the 40’s era!
So, to go along with these photos, I have to say that only one song comes to mind…
I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra!
Lyrics…
Ive got you under my skin I’ve got you deep in the heart of me So deep in my heart, that you’re really a part of me Ive got you under my skin
I’ve tried so not to give in I’ve said to myself this affair never will go so well But why should I try to resist, when baby I know so well That I’ve got you under my skin
I’d sacrifice anything come what might For the sake of having you near In spite of a warning voice that comes in the night And repeats, repeats in my ear
Don’t you know you fool, you never can win Use your mentality, wake up to reality But each time I do, just the thought of you Makes me stop before I begin cause I’ve got you under my skin
And before you start thinking I’m a weirdo, I want to let you know that you’re right. The main reason I feel this song fits is because of the raccoon coat (skin)! ;) That, and the obvious love and adoration between the two of them in that last photo.
So here we go, let me recap the project plan!
Find some old family photos from the 40’s and 50’s and scan them in. Write a post on YOUR blog, telling as much as you can about the photos and the people in them. Link to this post in the entry, and leave a comment below letting me know where your post is. I’ll link to your post, with one of the photos, and will publish the first crooner song that comes to mind when I look at your post!
I’m looking to feature these on Wednesdays, so do send them in so I can have a good couple months’ worth of “Wednesday Family Album” posts!
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