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The Sweet Adeline Page!
The original 'Sweet Adeline' first appeared as a song in 1903. Legend has it that it was written by a little-known American song writer and was inspired by a girl who worked at the music counter of a New York department store. It became a hit in 1904 when it was performed by a popular close harmony group called The Haydn Quartet. Since then it has been in and out of fashion over the years.
In Charlie Chaplin's 1922 silent film, 'Pay Day', four men sing 'Sweet Adeline' outside a bar.
In 1926, Max Fleischer and Red Seal Pictures released an animated version of 'Sweet Adeline',
In 1939, Mickey Mouse serenades Minnie Mouse with 'Sweet Adeline' in 'The Karnival Kid'.
It was briefly performed in the 1930 Looney Tunes short 'The Booze Hangs High'.
It was performed by a quartet of sea turtles in the 1930 film 'The Haunted Ship'.
The song was performed by the Marx Brothers in their 1931 film 'Monkey Business'.
The song was performed by Edgar Kennedy, Robert Armstrong, William Cagney and Bud Jamison in the 1934 film 'Flirting With Danger'.
In the 1935 Looney Tunes short, 'Gold Diggers of '49', it is sung by a barbershop quartet.
The song was performed in the Howard Hawks comedy film 'Ball of Fire' in 1941.
It featured in the 1942 Preston Sturges comedy, 'The Palm Beach Story'.
The song was featured in a 1952 episode of the TV show 'I Love Lucy'.
In 1961, Bing Crosby included the song in a medley on his album '101 Gang Songs'.
The Seekers used the song was in their 1968 album, 'Live at the Talk of the Town'.
In 1993, the Simpsons episode 'Homer's Barbershop Quartet' features the song.
Since then, it appears to have fallen out of fashion as a song. However, the lovely name lives on, and on November 30th 2022, our own 'Sweet Adeline' made her appearance. She is the daughter of Paul Nelson and his partner Jenny Ross. She also happens to be the great granddaughter of our resident 'Bard' and he has persuaded us (with a large cash contribution) to run a regular photo feature on his little bundle of joy. Here then is the 22nd showing, which also includes news and pictures of Addie's baby sister, Millie - Enjoy!
My Story!
Episode 24
It’s been very quiet in November – Nothing much has happened - Only kidding you, coz it was my 2nd birthday on the 30th and didn’t I have such a super dooper time - You bet!
Daddy woke me up early and as we crept down the stairs the first thing I noticed was the table full of presents and cards. And there, seated on the settee, were all my dolls and teddies – And they were all wearing party hats as well. Mummy and Daddy sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and all the dollies and teddies joined in. Mummy and Daddy couldn’t hear them of course coz only little children can hear this sort of magic.
Then we started to open all the cards and presents. Gosh! There was such a lot that my little fingers were aching when we finally got to the last one.
Then I heard Mummy and Daddy whispering about the party. They thought it was a secret from me, but let me tell you that although my ears are still small, they don’t miss much. They had been talking about the party for a long time – and I had heard every word…..
The party was held at Edenfield Cricket Club and what a lot of party guests there were. There were lots of relations and also lots of my little friends with their mummies and daddies – And oh boy, didn’t we have some fun. There was a play area with lots of balloons and a special wooden climbing frame that was like climbing a mountain and sliding down the other side. I did have some fun on that. My baby sister Millie came as well but as she is only 3 months old, she could not play with us and instead she just slept most of the time. Mummy says that next year, when I am 3, Millie will be able to play as well.
Just when I began to feel a little hungry, Mummy and her friends came round and gave everyone a huge sausage barm cake. It all went quiet as we tucked into this special treat and Daddy said they were certainly ‘moreish’ (and I thought they had come from Grandma Cathie’s house).
And then came the most exciting part of my birthday – Blowing out the candles on my cake. And what a lovely cake it was, especially when all the candles were lit. Daddy said take a deep breath and see if you can blow them all out with one big puff – and I did! All the guests had a piece and everybody said it was scrumptious.
We then played more games and popped a few balloons until it was time to gather up all my cards and presents, say goodbye to all my guests, and then go home.
It had been a lovely party and I can’t wait for next year to come when I will be 3. Mummy reminded me that before then there would be another party in August for Millie’s first birthday. I’m really looking forward to that.
Don’t forget to follow my adventures in December when it will be Christmas. It’s sure to be a super and exciting time and I will tell you all about it.
So bye bye to everybody until then xx
Adeline's Picture Gallery
It's my birthday - Guess how old I am? Dolls and teddies wore party hats Opening presents with Daddy
And with Mummy And Uncle Jim & Marnie Ooh! It's a train set
I've got the biggest balloon Climbing up slowly And sliding down quickly
A welcome for Millie at my party And Auntie Phoebe Hello hello hello - It's Liam Great Nanna has a laugh
Let me tell you a story about my party OK - Lets play skittles We just gotta have bubbles
GG battered by balloon by birthday babe in bovver boots Hey there Mamma - Nobody sleeps at my party
What a beautiful cake - Will it taste as good as it looks? Oh oh! I think a bit dropped off
Somebody can't count - I'm only 2 - but who cares! And I blew them out - Every single one!
See more photos of Adeline and pals on our next update!