Remarks:
This song was ringing in my head this past week from making a list of songs I remember actually hearing in the 1960s.
The video above is from the opening scene of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) where Audrey Hepburn eats her breakfast at Tiffany’s. There are versions of the song with words, sung by Andy Williams and others, but that is not how I remember it. I remember it like it is above.
For comparison, you can see the same Manhattan scene reenacted in 2013 (without the street blocked off and with a shorter black dress). Because of how the scene is shot you do not see that Tiffany’s on Fifth Avenue is now right next door to Trump Tower. And because it is still 2013, you do not see any protests.
See also:
- songs, the 1960s
- Audrey Hepburn
- yellowface – the film has an infamous case of yellowface
- How daily life has changed in the last 30 years – from 1984 to 2014
Abagond…I have no idea WHO you are but, based on following you for all this time — I know WHOSE you are! Darlin’ you bring out some of the best memories in me, when I need them the most. Thanx fo being you…
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I love Audrey Hepburn and Breakfast At Tiffanys
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@Mary Burrell…..Daughter, I don’t think many Black folk know, or want to own, that there was a time that “assimilation” was the word of the day once integration happened. I grew up in Charleston, SC listening to the VERY WHITE, WTMA AND the VERY BLACK, WPAL.
I remember Dick Clark’s, “American Bandstand” where we WEREN’T allowed; and Arthur Ellison’s, Jump Time” on CBS in Charleston where we WERE (my sister, who’s 7 year older than me had the time of her life on that show!!).
I say all that to say — we had no choice when I was growing up. Assimilation was, as I said, the word of the day. TV made sure we saw “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Gone With the Wind,” Bonanza,” “Andy Griffith,” Wild,Wild West,” “MyThree Sons,” “Leave it to Beaver,” “Donna Reed,” etc., etc.
We knew about them, but they didn’t know, or care to know about us. I love it when Abagond brings shit back. It lets me know I’m not the only one grateful to not feel wood when I wake up and stretch my arms every morning!🤣
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I truly did enjoy this movie. I like all movies that show the beauty of New York City. Spike Lee is the absolute best at that.
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re: Mary Burrell:
So do I.
Except what really ruined it was the over-the-top yellowface portrayal by Mickey Rooney, and how the intention was for comedic effect. So <Breakfast at Tiffany’s> is remembered for 2 very unique but extreme icons.
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Deb: I feel the same.❤️
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