'Roly Poly' song - Pillow Talk (1959) Discussion

[–] inoldhollywood 20 years ago

The "Roly Poly" song and 2 other songs are performed by "Perry Blackwell". Perry even exchanges a few words with star Doris Day. You can see Perry performing in a night club scene in another film called "Dead Ringer" (1964) with Bette Davis.

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[–] asc1976 19 years ago

the film version was recorded by doris day.

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[–] eoelliott-1 18 years ago

I was going to comment on the band appearing in "Dead Ringer" as well but someone beat me to it...by a few years!

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[–] Merrida 9 years ago

That's actually what brought me to this thread as well. I watched Dead Ringer and recognized Perry (whom I still correlate with Pillow Talk and Roly Poly).

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[–] blockerlover 19 years ago

The CD soundtrack for "Pillow Talk" is available as a German import and has all the music and songs including Perry Blackwell's vocals on part of 'Roly Poly' and two other songs from the nightclub scene.

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[–] rikkilynnrockz 19 years ago

Who plays the piano in that song?

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[–] inoldhollywood 18 years ago

Perry Blackwell plays the piano AND sings the song. The song is considered one of the worst movie songs of all time... I just think it's strange.. but I love the movie anyway.

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[–] O'Malley 14 years ago

When I saw "Roly Poly" listed in the credits I assumed it was going to be the terrific Bob Wills number. Alas . .. ("Daddy's little fatty")

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[–] Kareneeni 11 years ago

I love that Bob Wills song! Though this one is fun too...

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[–] potiukd 9 years ago

I thought the same thing too! It would have been funnier, though!

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[–] rck1 9 years ago

I love this movie and everything about it. I like the song Roly Poly. Doris and Rock look like they're having so much fun singing it. But I think the title song is one of the worst movie songs of all time. However Doris sings it as if it were wonderful!

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[–] Roxywildchild 18 years ago

Perry who sings the song in that sing along with Doris and Rock actually died recently. I was sad that is one of my favorite parts of the movie i like the song she sings at the end of the scene

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[–] MysticYoYo 17 years ago

Perry's reactions when she see's Rock acting the dog were very funny. And then when she launches into, "You lied! And you'll be sorry....", Rock does a double take and winks at her. Good stuff.

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[–] Euphrosyne 14 years ago

Was fortunate enough to catch this movie on a real, big-screen recently.

And loved the subtlety - especially around the 'Roly-Poly' scene. Yeah - I love the bit where Rock exchanges a knowing wink with Perry Blackwell - totally makes the scene.

Surprisingly good movie - holds up pretty well.

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[–] rck1 9 years ago

Yes! Every scene is packed with fun moments. Such an enjoyable movie!

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[–] greenbudgie 9 years ago

I could have done with some more of the 'You Lied' song as Rock Hudson departs from the club. I've never heard of Perry Blackwell before. I'd like to see more.

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[–] mrjoesmoke 9 years ago

I love that scene, he had real "movie star charisma" as he winked at her.

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[–] ricardito-1 16 years ago

do you have any more information about perry? it doesnt appear she did any other films besides this and the one with bette davis

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[–] Pipchick 17 years ago

Does anyone know who sings the song "Roly Poly" in the bar with Doris and Rock? I've wondered about this for years and have never been able to find out.

She's listed in the credits as the Roly Poly singer.

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[–] cadillacman52 17 years ago

I've wondered that too. She looks an awful lot like a young Gladys Knight (if Gladys Knight and the Pips) but I'm not sure it it is her or not.

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[–] ant_sushi 12 years ago

She does look like Gladys Knight.

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[–] fatal-charm 17 years ago

Does anybody know what bass was used in this scene?

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[–] kdoty2 8 years ago

Danelectro "longhorn" bass

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[–] lil_miss_independent92 12 years ago

I love Roly Poly, the atmosphere, and you lied..

those three songs are in the same scene....love this movie...so great!

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[–] shoolaroon 12 years ago

This is such a delightful movie!!! I saw it again tonight and the nightclub Roly Poly scene is one of my favorites. I LOVE when after Rock lies to Doris, the singer starts singing "You Lied and you'll be sorry" and Rock gives her that devastating wink. It's not only that we don't make movies like this any more....we don't even make PEOPLE like this any more. What a trio of charming, delightful sophisticates!

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[–] lynnrnsd 11 years ago

_Love_ that little wink-- he knows she's on to him, and she's just shaking her head. Fun, fun movie! But did you all catch the rest of the patrons in the piano bar? What a scary looking bunch! They look like they have no rhythm and they're struggling to clap in time. Wonder if it's on purpose?

And the worst thing about this movie: watching it, then having "The Roly Poly Song" stuck in your head for days!

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[–] Forlorn_Rage 10 years ago

Not when you've got the even catchier "Come September" theme stuck in your head as well. xD

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