"If You Can't Smile and Say Yes"

© Jean E. Hildebrant

"If You Can't Smile and Say Yes"

Uploaded: December 20, 2008 09:19:35

Description

Group 101 Song Title theme-Nat King Cole
"If You Can't Smile and Say Yes"
(Louis Jordan, Timmie Rodgers)

Knock me a kiss, you'll never miss
When I'm ready to go.
But if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!

Squeeze me a squoze in these fine clothes,
Mmmm...I love you so.
But if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!

When I ask for a date, the answer is no.
You don't know what you're sayin'.
Don't you know the war's on,
Everything is rationed,
How 'bout that jive, keep me alive?

Baby, let bygones be bygones,
'Cause men are scarce as nylons.
And if you can't smile and say yes,
Please don't cry and say no!
Please don't cry and say no, no, no, baby
Please don't cry and say no.



Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Joy Rector December 20, 2008

well done #1054585

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 20, 2008

Very seductive expression -- perfect for the title and lyrics -- and the tones go perfectly with the period dress, Jean. Happy Theme Day. #6916249

Leslie McLain level-classic December 20, 2008

Very cool image. The B&W is perfect for the feel and look of the image. #6916504

Susie Peek-Swint December 20, 2008

Great title fit Jean ~ wonderful capture and tones too ~ HTD! #6916690

Mitch Spence level-classic December 20, 2008

A classic twenties image, Jean, and a just-right match in her expression for the lyrics. Nice stuff! #6916709

Karen E. Baumann December 20, 2008

This is very nice, Jean. Love the tones and the expression. HTD! #6916852

Pat Gamwell December 20, 2008

Wowzaaa..this is a winner if I ever saw one! You captured the era magnificently!!! Love it! #6917257

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe December 20, 2008

OH yeah! #6917326

Bob Cournoyer level-classic December 20, 2008

FANTASTIC!! #6917339

Jean E. Hildebrant December 20, 2008

I've been out Christmas shoppin but I wanted to pop in and say thanks to each of you for your kind remarks! HTD to each of you 101'ers ;-) #6917538

Joan Powell December 20, 2008

very pretty , if she had blonde hair , I would have thought it was Jean Harlow #6917590

Jacqualyn A. Volker level-classic December 20, 2008

Wow, very nice Jean! This is actually fabulous!! Super capture and very well done! *S* #6917670

Datha Y. Thompson December 21, 2008

G O R G E O U S ! ! ! ! ;) #6919344

Corinne M. Thompson December 21, 2008

Jean, this is a magnificent theme entry! #6919529

Tommy E. Burgess December 22, 2008

A fantastic portrait Jean!! Love the composition and tones. #6923628

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap December 22, 2008

Wonderful image & Her expression Jean! #6928454

Lisa D. Greer December 22, 2008

Gorgeous! Love it! #6929416

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 01, 2009

A classic, I love the mood Jean. This is a favorite! #6969384

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