Lena Horne - Stormy Weather (1943)

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sierria64 (10 months ago) oprah is producing a movie about lena horne ... love to see it. read her utobiorgraphy and she really had to deal with blantent racism. imagine white movie producers wanting you to say that you are white - when you are black ,imagine.. having to wear dark color makeup because you look too white on film next to a black man. In those days black men could not stand next to a white women ... and her shots were always cut when the films went down south

she paved the way for halle and the rest

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harrietcraig2 (10 months ago) This is the ultimate version that we remember, but I thought the amazing Miss Horne returns in the clip after the Katherine Dunham dance piece, for a reprise, and shuts the window. The lady in the loudest dress, is meant to be a street walker, right? I have seen this type of 'stylized' clothing in many 40's films worn by actors of color, and have even seen Betty Grable and Joan Crawford caricaturizing it in musicals. Is it loosely based on real clothing that actually existed?

RR. Australia.

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cinnabun1988 (10 months ago) a classic.....something real music buffs can enjoy! the classic and unforgettable ms. horne

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redrosebutterfly13 (10 months ago) She is absolutely gorgeous! Stunning! I love her hair and that dress. And I love this song! beautiful!
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missevegee (9 months ago) what her origin?...she looks really light skinned but i guess she is mixed or sometthin..anybody kno??
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lboogie188 (9 months ago) i believe she mixed, but i know she just considered herself a black woman

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dawnye1 (8 months ago) I dont know if anyone had answer your question but her u go.

Lena Horne was born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Both sides of her family are mixture of African American, Native American, and Caucasian descent. Both were part of what W.E.B. DuBois called "the talented tenth," the upper stratum of middle-class, well-educated African Americans. She grew up in an upper middle class black community.

In other word she's black. Most black american claim the exsact racial background. :)

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StevesWifeCharlo (9 months ago) No one to compare to the beauty and poise today, except perhaps Halle Berry. But, Miss Lena has a story to tell and all of these girl singers today need to heed her advice and glean from a Woman of substance and true talent. She was groomed in the MGM school and they didn't play. Judy Garland, and others were brought up in that system. It shows the polish and the poise, and the musicality. Watch and learn people!

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yourfriendphinex (9 months ago) none of todays singers, male or female no matter how good they may be, compare to singers of musics glory days, i'd up until the 60's maybe part way through the 70's. there's too much studio fabrication today so how could you even tell who can sing and who cant
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Fallansig (9 months ago) None? That's a tad absolute. There are many talented singers today which are as good, if not better, than this singer.

They are just a bit ignored.

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bluesjaye (9 months ago) Hi Folks, Great video from a great movie. Netflix has it. Mr. Bojangles, Bill Robinson is her dancing love intrest. Cab Calloway,[Think the guy in the white suit in the Blues Brothers] Dooley Wilson, [think "Play it Sam, play 'As time goes By' from 'Casablanca] Fats Waller and a bunch of 1943 WWII black entertainers make this a great musical. Rent It !!! Jay Edwards

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ccaammiiittoo1 (8 months ago) You're in for a treat. The Katharine Dunham Dance Troupe was one of the hottest dance groups of the time. There was almost no world leader who didn't welcome the sight of Dunham.

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norwooel (8 months ago) not sad enough

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norwooel (8 months ago) sorry, guys, but its true... there are versions of this song that are so beautifully melancholy they make you want to cry, this isnt one of them. it should be sad, listen to the song

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ccaammiiittoo1 (8 months ago) I first saw her in 1943 in segregated Douglas, AZ, at the Lyric Theatre. It was such an awesome  experience that I remember to this day. Needless to say, I've remained a devoted fan ever since. By the way, I saw at the Coconut Grove in the 60s. Funny, gangster Mickey Cohen had a seat directly in front of her!

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tabijoux (7 months ago) As much as I love Lena Horne, she was NOT the original singer of this song. It was Ethel Waters (the famed Broadway actress and born again Christian groupie of Bily Graham). She sang this song first but it was Lena that made it popular! Either way, both artists made the song beautiful!!

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VAUGHN1943 (7 months ago) Happy 92 birthday Lena !!!!!!!!! 6/30/1917 Love you always and wish you the best .

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dudedad629 (7 months ago) The end of the movie has the Nicholas Brothers dance sequence where they literally fly down the stairs doing splits and to say that it's awesome doesn't do it justice. Though some of the movie plays on minstrel stereotypes, it's really good and of course, the talent of the performers is second to none.

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musthavejava (6 months ago) Many thanks for sharing this segment of the movie! Lena was and will always be magnificent. She was a true pioneer who helped open so many doors of the entertainment industry to African-Americans. She is owed a huge debt; honoring her fondly is but one way to pay her back for her stellar contributions. I love you, Lena! Thanks and God bless you!

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tremeluzir (6 months ago) Just amazing! How I wish to see it all... Thanx!