"Minnie the Moocher" is a jazz song first recorded in 1931 by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, selling over a million copies. "Minnie the Moocher" is most famous for its nonsensical ad libbed ("scat") lyrics (for example, "Hi De Hi De Hi De Hi"). In performances, Calloway would have the audience participate by repeating each scat phrase in a form of call and response. Eventually Calloway's phrases would become so long and complex that the audience would laugh at their own failed attempts to repeat them.
The lyrics are heavily laden with drug references. The character "Smokey" is described as "cokey", meaning a user of cocaine; the phrase "kicking the gong around" was a slang reference to smoking opium.
The November 22, 1951 issue of JET magazine gives this account of the "Minnie" on whom the song was based: Minnie "The Moocher" has died. She was a familiar figure In downtown Indianapolis. A 82-year-old woman whose real name was Minnie Gayton, she acquired the quaint nickname of "The Moocher" by regularly begging food from grocers and carting it off In a baby buggy. She slept in doorways, on porches and in garages. During the record-breaking blizzard, her body was found on a porch, blanketed with snow. She died from exposure.
The cartoon opens with a live action sequence of Cab Calloway and his Orchestra performing the instrumental "Prohibition Blues". Then Betty Boop gets into a fight with her parents, runs away from home with her friend Bimbo, and sings excerpts of the Harry Von Tilzer song "They Always Pick on Me" (1911) and the song "Mean to Me" (1929).
Betty and Bimbo end up in a cave where a walrus, with Cab Calloway's voice, sings "Minnie the Moocher" and dances to the melancholy song. Calloway is joined in the performance by various ghosts, goblins, skeletons, and other frightening things. Betty and Bimbo are subjected to skeletons drinking at a bar; ghost prisoners sitting in electric chairs; a mother cat with skull-like eyes feeding her equally empty-eyed kittens; and so on. The film ends with Calloway performing the instrumental "Vine Street Blues".
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The Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher (Official Audio)
The Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher (Official Audio)
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published: 22 Mar 2019
Cab Calloway - Minnie the Moocher
Minnie the Moocher
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Brothers Moving - Minnie the Moocher (Union Square - NYC) : The Back of the Busk
In this captivating street performance video, witness the talented Brothers Moving as they showcase their mesmerizing rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" right at Union Square in the heart of New York City. Prepare to be amazed by their incredible skills and engaging performance that will leave you wanting more!
In this lively street busking session, Brothers Moving combines their exceptional musical talents with an electrifying atmosphere to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Their soulful rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" will transport you back in time, filling the bustling streets of Union Square with nostalgia and joy.
Join the crowd as they gather around, enthralled by the enchanting melodies and infectious energy of Brothers Moving. As they expertly play their instruments and harmon...
published: 28 Apr 2013
Minnie The Moocher
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Minnie The Moocher · Brothers Moving
Minnie The Moocher
℗ Union Square
Released on: 2021-03-19
Producer: Nils Sørensen
Composer: Cab Calloway
Composer: Irving Mills
Composer: Clarence Gaskill
Lyricist: Cab Calloway
Lyricist: Irving Mills
Lyricist: Clarence Gaskill
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published: 18 Mar 2021
Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher (Cab Calloway)
'Minnie the Moocher' from the film Blues Brothers. I do NOT own the video. I highly recommend you watch both the Blues Brothers films. Links to other Blues Brothers songs:
Jailhouse Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW1hazYKd5o&feature=related
Sweet Home Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0zyuc_2UVg
Everybody Needs Somebody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgbZJUAMHJY&feature=related
published: 22 Jan 2012
Cab Calloway - Minnie The Moocher (feat. The Blues Brothers) - 1080p Full HD
Cab Calloway performing 'Minnie The Moocher' in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.
published: 07 May 2013
Family Guy Peter sings minnie the moocher from Blues Brothers
Peter has very bad breath, and starts singing a song from the Blues Brothers
published: 02 Oct 2013
Cosimo and the Hot Coals - Minnie the Moocher
Cosimo and the Hot Coals - Minnie the Moocher
Live acoustic session from Apres-Coup, Milano, Italy.
Composed by Cab Calloway
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Cosimo and the Hot Coals is:
Cosimo Pignataro (Voice and Cornet)
Giovanni Amodeo (Clarinet)
Martin Di Pietro (Piano)
Stefano Della Grotta (Guitar)
Mirko Boles (Double-bass)
Michele Capasso (Drums)
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Cab Calloway - Minnie the Moocher ( Remastered 720p )
Filmed in Union Square, NYC July 30, 2012
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Filmed in Union Square, NYC July 30, 2012
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The Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher (Official Audio)
From 'The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording' (1980)
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The Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher (Official Audio)
From 'The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording' (1980)
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Jake had a vision. It was his, the only real one he'd ever had, and he clung to it. It had always been the blues. Even back in the Rock Island City orphanage (that sweaty kid factory) Jake and Elwood were saved by the music. Actually, saved by a gray-haired janitor everybody called Curtis. He wore sinister midnight shades, a narrow black tie and a porkpie hat that he kept pushed back on his head. Curtis wrapped his waxy brown hands around his guitar neck and played the most dangerous blues this side of Robert Johnson. The nuns scorched the brothers’ days with holy threats and Curtis rescued them by night. Down in the coolness of his basement he taught them the blues and set in motion their mission: to live the healing message of music.
Silent Elwood never did put more than two sentences together, but all those lost words burned from his Special 20 blues harp. And Joliet tore that voice from some hidden darkness, twisting his chubby body, snarling at the heavens, a born sinner. They used the basement because it was secret and because the echo gave them a nice dirty sound: Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walker, slapping like a bad dream around the chilly room. And then one night, Jake brought in a gleaming E string he said came from Elmore James’ guitar. He held it tight and as it glowed in the bulb light, Jake sliced Elwood’s middle finger and then his own. Now the solo boys with soul in their blood were brothers. Jake and Elwood Blues … the Blues Brothers.
The official Blues Brothers YouTube channel is here to continue the mission. Come here for everything Blues Brothers, from our classic albums to upcoming events and profiles of BB accomplices.
The Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher (Official Audio)
From 'The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording' (1980)
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The Blues Brothers - Made In America http://bit.ly/BBMadeInAmerica
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Jake had a vision. It was his, the only real one he'd ever had, and he clung to it. It had always been the blues. Even back in the Rock Island City orphanage (that sweaty kid factory) Jake and Elwood were saved by the music. Actually, saved by a gray-haired janitor everybody called Curtis. He wore sinister midnight shades, a narrow black tie and a porkpie hat that he kept pushed back on his head. Curtis wrapped his waxy brown hands around his guitar neck and played the most dangerous blues this side of Robert Johnson. The nuns scorched the brothers’ days with holy threats and Curtis rescued them by night. Down in the coolness of his basement he taught them the blues and set in motion their mission: to live the healing message of music.
Silent Elwood never did put more than two sentences together, but all those lost words burned from his Special 20 blues harp. And Joliet tore that voice from some hidden darkness, twisting his chubby body, snarling at the heavens, a born sinner. They used the basement because it was secret and because the echo gave them a nice dirty sound: Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walker, slapping like a bad dream around the chilly room. And then one night, Jake brought in a gleaming E string he said came from Elmore James’ guitar. He held it tight and as it glowed in the bulb light, Jake sliced Elwood’s middle finger and then his own. Now the solo boys with soul in their blood were brothers. Jake and Elwood Blues … the Blues Brothers.
The official Blues Brothers YouTube channel is here to continue the mission. Come here for everything Blues Brothers, from our classic albums to upcoming events and profiles of BB accomplices.
In this captivating street performance video, witness the talented Brothers Moving as they showcase their mesmerizing rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" right at...
In this captivating street performance video, witness the talented Brothers Moving as they showcase their mesmerizing rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" right at Union Square in the heart of New York City. Prepare to be amazed by their incredible skills and engaging performance that will leave you wanting more!
In this lively street busking session, Brothers Moving combines their exceptional musical talents with an electrifying atmosphere to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Their soulful rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" will transport you back in time, filling the bustling streets of Union Square with nostalgia and joy.
Join the crowd as they gather around, enthralled by the enchanting melodies and infectious energy of Brothers Moving. As they expertly play their instruments and harmonize their voices, you'll find yourself tapping your feet and swaying to the rhythm of the music. It's an unforgettable performance that truly captures the essence of street entertainment in NYC.
Whether you're a fan of jazz, a lover of street performances, or simply seeking a unique and vibrant experience, this video is a must-watch. Brothers Moving's talent and passion shine through, making them a standout act in the city's busking scene. Don't miss out on this exceptional performance that will leave you uplifted and inspired.
🎵 Featured Song: "Minnie the Moocher" 🎵
Performed by: Brothers Moving
Location: Union Square, NYC
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In this captivating street performance video, witness the talented Brothers Moving as they showcase their mesmerizing rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" right at Union Square in the heart of New York City. Prepare to be amazed by their incredible skills and engaging performance that will leave you wanting more!
In this lively street busking session, Brothers Moving combines their exceptional musical talents with an electrifying atmosphere to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Their soulful rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" will transport you back in time, filling the bustling streets of Union Square with nostalgia and joy.
Join the crowd as they gather around, enthralled by the enchanting melodies and infectious energy of Brothers Moving. As they expertly play their instruments and harmonize their voices, you'll find yourself tapping your feet and swaying to the rhythm of the music. It's an unforgettable performance that truly captures the essence of street entertainment in NYC.
Whether you're a fan of jazz, a lover of street performances, or simply seeking a unique and vibrant experience, this video is a must-watch. Brothers Moving's talent and passion shine through, making them a standout act in the city's busking scene. Don't miss out on this exceptional performance that will leave you uplifted and inspired.
🎵 Featured Song: "Minnie the Moocher" 🎵
Performed by: Brothers Moving
Location: Union Square, NYC
🔥 Subscribe to our channel for more incredible street performances: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBackoftheBusk
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Minnie The Moocher · Brothers Moving
Minnie The Moocher
℗ Union Square
Released on: 2021-03-19
Producer: Nils Søren...
Provided to YouTube by Union Square ApS
Minnie The Moocher · Brothers Moving
Minnie The Moocher
℗ Union Square
Released on: 2021-03-19
Producer: Nils Sørensen
Composer: Cab Calloway
Composer: Irving Mills
Composer: Clarence Gaskill
Lyricist: Cab Calloway
Lyricist: Irving Mills
Lyricist: Clarence Gaskill
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Minnie The Moocher · Brothers Moving
Minnie The Moocher
℗ Union Square
Released on: 2021-03-19
Producer: Nils Sørensen
Composer: Cab Calloway
Composer: Irving Mills
Composer: Clarence Gaskill
Lyricist: Cab Calloway
Lyricist: Irving Mills
Lyricist: Clarence Gaskill
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'Minnie the Moocher' from the film Blues Brothers. I do NOT own the video. I highly recommend you watch both the Blues Brothers films. Links to other Blues Brot...
'Minnie the Moocher' from the film Blues Brothers. I do NOT own the video. I highly recommend you watch both the Blues Brothers films. Links to other Blues Brothers songs:
Jailhouse Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW1hazYKd5o&feature=related
Sweet Home Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0zyuc_2UVg
Everybody Needs Somebody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgbZJUAMHJY&feature=related
'Minnie the Moocher' from the film Blues Brothers. I do NOT own the video. I highly recommend you watch both the Blues Brothers films. Links to other Blues Brothers songs:
Jailhouse Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW1hazYKd5o&feature=related
Sweet Home Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0zyuc_2UVg
Everybody Needs Somebody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgbZJUAMHJY&feature=related
Cosimo and the Hot Coals - Minnie the Moocher
Live acoustic session from Apres-Coup, Milano, Italy.
Composed by Cab Calloway
__
Cosimo and the Hot Coals is:
...
Cosimo and the Hot Coals - Minnie the Moocher
Live acoustic session from Apres-Coup, Milano, Italy.
Composed by Cab Calloway
__
Cosimo and the Hot Coals is:
Cosimo Pignataro (Voice and Cornet)
Giovanni Amodeo (Clarinet)
Martin Di Pietro (Piano)
Stefano Della Grotta (Guitar)
Mirko Boles (Double-bass)
Michele Capasso (Drums)
__
FOLLOW US FOR MORE!
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DISCOVER OUR MUSIC
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Cosimo and the Hot Coals - Minnie the Moocher
Live acoustic session from Apres-Coup, Milano, Italy.
Composed by Cab Calloway
__
Cosimo and the Hot Coals is:
Cosimo Pignataro (Voice and Cornet)
Giovanni Amodeo (Clarinet)
Martin Di Pietro (Piano)
Stefano Della Grotta (Guitar)
Mirko Boles (Double-bass)
Michele Capasso (Drums)
__
FOLLOW US FOR MORE!
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DISCOVER OUR MUSIC
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Filmed in Union Square, NYC July 30, 2012
To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email [email protected]
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The Blues Brothers - Minnie the Moocher (Official Audio)
From 'The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording' (1980)
Subscribe to The Blues Brothers YouTube Channel http://bit.ly/SubscribeToBB
Stay in touch with The Blues Brothers…
Official Website https://bluesbrothersofficialsite.com/
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Listen to the official playlists…
The Blues Brothers Discography http://bit.ly/BBDiscography
The Blues Brothers - A Briefcase Full Of Blues http://bit.ly/BriefcaseFullofBlues
The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording http://bit.ly/BluesBrothersOST
The Blues Brothers - Made In America http://bit.ly/BBMadeInAmerica
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Jake had a vision. It was his, the only real one he'd ever had, and he clung to it. It had always been the blues. Even back in the Rock Island City orphanage (that sweaty kid factory) Jake and Elwood were saved by the music. Actually, saved by a gray-haired janitor everybody called Curtis. He wore sinister midnight shades, a narrow black tie and a porkpie hat that he kept pushed back on his head. Curtis wrapped his waxy brown hands around his guitar neck and played the most dangerous blues this side of Robert Johnson. The nuns scorched the brothers’ days with holy threats and Curtis rescued them by night. Down in the coolness of his basement he taught them the blues and set in motion their mission: to live the healing message of music.
Silent Elwood never did put more than two sentences together, but all those lost words burned from his Special 20 blues harp. And Joliet tore that voice from some hidden darkness, twisting his chubby body, snarling at the heavens, a born sinner. They used the basement because it was secret and because the echo gave them a nice dirty sound: Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walker, slapping like a bad dream around the chilly room. And then one night, Jake brought in a gleaming E string he said came from Elmore James’ guitar. He held it tight and as it glowed in the bulb light, Jake sliced Elwood’s middle finger and then his own. Now the solo boys with soul in their blood were brothers. Jake and Elwood Blues … the Blues Brothers.
The official Blues Brothers YouTube channel is here to continue the mission. Come here for everything Blues Brothers, from our classic albums to upcoming events and profiles of BB accomplices.
In this captivating street performance video, witness the talented Brothers Moving as they showcase their mesmerizing rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" right at Union Square in the heart of New York City. Prepare to be amazed by their incredible skills and engaging performance that will leave you wanting more!
In this lively street busking session, Brothers Moving combines their exceptional musical talents with an electrifying atmosphere to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Their soulful rendition of "Minnie the Moocher" will transport you back in time, filling the bustling streets of Union Square with nostalgia and joy.
Join the crowd as they gather around, enthralled by the enchanting melodies and infectious energy of Brothers Moving. As they expertly play their instruments and harmonize their voices, you'll find yourself tapping your feet and swaying to the rhythm of the music. It's an unforgettable performance that truly captures the essence of street entertainment in NYC.
Whether you're a fan of jazz, a lover of street performances, or simply seeking a unique and vibrant experience, this video is a must-watch. Brothers Moving's talent and passion shine through, making them a standout act in the city's busking scene. Don't miss out on this exceptional performance that will leave you uplifted and inspired.
🎵 Featured Song: "Minnie the Moocher" 🎵
Performed by: Brothers Moving
Location: Union Square, NYC
🔥 Subscribe to our channel for more incredible street performances: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBackoftheBusk
🔔 Turn on the notification bell to never miss an update!
🌐 Follow Brothers Moving:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brothersmoving
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brothersmoving
Website: https://brothersmoving.dk
#BrothersMoving #StreetPerformance #UnionSquareNYC #MinnieTheMoocher #LiveMusic #Busking
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Minnie The Moocher · Brothers Moving
Minnie The Moocher
℗ Union Square
Released on: 2021-03-19
Producer: Nils Sørensen
Composer: Cab Calloway
Composer: Irving Mills
Composer: Clarence Gaskill
Lyricist: Cab Calloway
Lyricist: Irving Mills
Lyricist: Clarence Gaskill
Auto-generated by YouTube.
'Minnie the Moocher' from the film Blues Brothers. I do NOT own the video. I highly recommend you watch both the Blues Brothers films. Links to other Blues Brothers songs:
Jailhouse Rock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW1hazYKd5o&feature=related
Sweet Home Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0zyuc_2UVg
Everybody Needs Somebody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgbZJUAMHJY&feature=related
Cosimo and the Hot Coals - Minnie the Moocher
Live acoustic session from Apres-Coup, Milano, Italy.
Composed by Cab Calloway
__
Cosimo and the Hot Coals is:
Cosimo Pignataro (Voice and Cornet)
Giovanni Amodeo (Clarinet)
Martin Di Pietro (Piano)
Stefano Della Grotta (Guitar)
Mirko Boles (Double-bass)
Michele Capasso (Drums)
__
FOLLOW US FOR MORE!
https://linktr.ee/cosimoandthehotcoals
DISCOVER OUR MUSIC
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6T8Nf9Vc4M3TEBBbXPGnhC?si=MEqH6VWPQCaN8iQ3j6WysQ
Apple Music: http://bit.ly/3YwJZnp
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosimoandthehotcoals?_t=8kQp9Taoee0&_r=1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosimoandthehotcoals?igsh=OTg5bWZiM295aHRq
"Minnie the Moocher" is a jazz song first recorded in 1931 by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, selling over a million copies. "Minnie the Moocher" is most famous for its nonsensical ad libbed ("scat") lyrics (for example, "Hi De Hi De Hi De Hi"). In performances, Calloway would have the audience participate by repeating each scat phrase in a form of call and response. Eventually Calloway's phrases would become so long and complex that the audience would laugh at their own failed attempts to repeat them.
The lyrics are heavily laden with drug references. The character "Smokey" is described as "cokey", meaning a user of cocaine; the phrase "kicking the gong around" was a slang reference to smoking opium.
The November 22, 1951 issue of JET magazine gives this account of the "Minnie" on whom the song was based: Minnie "The Moocher" has died. She was a familiar figure In downtown Indianapolis. A 82-year-old woman whose real name was Minnie Gayton, she acquired the quaint nickname of "The Moocher" by regularly begging food from grocers and carting it off In a baby buggy. She slept in doorways, on porches and in garages. During the record-breaking blizzard, her body was found on a porch, blanketed with snow. She died from exposure.
I've tried and tried to run and hide To find a life that's new But wherever I go I always know I can't escape from you A jug of wine to numb my mind But what good does it do? The jug runs dry and still I cry I can't escape from you These wasted years are souvenirs Of love I thought was true Your memory is chained to me I can't escape from you There is no end, I can't pretend That dreams will soon come true A slave too long to a heart of stone I can't escape from you