Thursday, July 18, 2013

Ink Spots

This is not a Rorschack test. The Ink Spots is the name of a singing group popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were the precursor to rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and doo-wop. I know this because I used to listen to my grandparents LPs growing up and the Ink Spots were their favorite vocal group.

One song in particular brings a smile to my heart. It's called "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire." The first line goes like this: "I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to start a flame in your heart." Ya gotta love the lyrics. Click on the YouTube picture above for some enjoyable smooth, mellow tones and the rest of the lyrics. Then mosey on over to Jenny's for more "I" words.


The Ink Spots

10 comments:

Pride In Photos Beauty said...

Oh how I miss the ole LP's...sigh♥ Thanks for sharing.

carol l mckenna said...

What a great post for I ~ lovely music ~ Happy Week to you ^_^

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

love it! how fun, great post!

Stacia said...

Love it! And I love that you listened to your grandparents' old records.

Unknown said...

This is a very favorite song of mine. Thank you for sharing!

Pondside said...

Oh yes, I loved them too!
Why am I not following you? I must rectify that.

Splendid Little Stars said...

definitely mellow!
great!

Jim said...

I liked the Ink Spots too, Pam. ~~ I can't say that I miss them though as I don't listen much to radio music anymore. Just TV.
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Thanks for peeking in on my "I" post and for your nice comment. Sorry I'm so late in returning it.
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Jenny said...

I love these old songs!

And I always loved the Ink Spots!

What a fun little link for the letter "I".

A+

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Ohhhh! I love listening to old tunes. Thanks for sharing this one.

Blessings & Aloha!
Yay! I am finally catching up to some of my "I" visits! Yikes! I am still not in a routine with my blogging and visiting. I hope you can pop on over to my place :o)