Fred Astaire & Anita Ellis – Where Did You Get That Girl / Thinking Of You - 78 RPM MGM – MGM-53

Released in 1950, this MGM 78 RPM features the legendary Fred Astaire alongside Anita Ellis, taken directly from the soundtrack of the musical film Three Little Words. The A-side, "Where Did You Get That Girl," is a high-energy, rhythmic duet that captures the charm and sophisticated timing Astaire was known for. Anita Ellis, a prolific ghost singer for many Hollywood stars, provides a perfect vocal foil, making this track a standout example of the classic MGM musical era. The song itself is a revival of a 1913 hit, brought into the mid-century with a polished orchestral arrangement.

The B-side, "Thinking Of You," is a romantic ballad that showcases Astaire’s unique, conversational singing style. This track became one of the most enduring songs from the film's score, highlighting the songwriting team of Kalmar and Ruby, whom the film was based on. A fascinating tidbit for collectors: Anita Ellis actually dubbed the singing voice for Red Skelton’s co-star in the movie, but she is credited on the record alongside Astaire. This original MGM pressing is a fantastic artifact of Hollywood's Golden Age, offering the crisp, theatrical sound quality that defined MGM’s soundtrack releases of the early 1950s.

Genre: Pop, Stage & Screen Style: Soundtrack, Vocal

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