Word: chorus
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...judgements of other publications, and to your reviewer himself, Robert Sherwood's recent lecture here, "After the Lampoon. What?" in which he gave his opinion that the magazine was of late at a high point in its course? A lone voice who will admittedly be shouted down by your chorus of magnanimous reviewers. J. Train '50, Harvard Lampoon
...legislation touched off a chorus of howls. Since most of the stations sell three brands of gas, the changes would clutter up the signs so much that the "5? off" come-on would be lost in the welter of neon. Charged Hugh D. Lacy, who heads an association of 96 self-service operators: "Of course, it's the oil lobby's work. We know they did it. We're going to test this law in the courts...
...same plan is followed on "Weary Blues," with Andrew Blakney's trumpet just before the final chorus the highlight here. "Down Among the Sheltering Palms" closes out the album; as Ory exhibits a lightness that seems incredible after his happy shouting phrases on the other sides, and guitarist Scott contributes a shouting, pushing vocal that shows a fine scorn for the loving spirit of his lyrics...
...Davison's in terms of a speak easy Memphis or Chicago. But they are both honest, both pretty much unrehearsed, both happy and medolie. These men are playing around with old friends. When Ory breaks in to ask "How you feeling, Mr. Wilson?", the latter replies with a two-chorus solo that is all the answer required. If you're sick of singing saxophones, try these for a chaser. At present, only Briggs and Briggs and the College Music Shop are kind enough to stock them; but even the people that sell television sets instead of music might try them...
...exhibit-and sell-these glories, page after glossy page of models paraded past magazine readers. Historically, the model was the descendant of the come-on girl posted in front of a Midway show tent; socially, she ranked high above the chorus girl and not far below the movie star. In the bright parade, with the assurance of a duchess and the accomplished posturing of an actress, floated Lisa Fonssagrives. There was Lisa in a little black moire number (by Jacques Fath); there was Lisa invitingly recumbent in a black lace and taffeta ensemble (by Janet Taylor); there was Lisa wistfully...