Reet, Petite, and Gone (1947)

Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.

The movie Reet, Petite, and Gone, released in 1947, features 14 songs from artists like Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five and Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five and uncredited female dancer. What is your favorite song from Reet, Petite, and Gone?

Songs from Reet, Petite, and Gone

TEXAS AND PACIFIC

Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five

ALL FOR THE LOVE OF LIL

Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five

TONIGHT, BE TENDER TO ME

THE BLUES AIN'T NOTHIN'

THE GREEN GRASS GREW ALL AROUND

Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five

I'VE CHANGED COMPLETELY

WHAM, SAM! (DIG THEM GAMS)

Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five and uncredited female dancer

I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE PUTTIN' DOWN

Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five

REET, PETITE, AND GONE

Louis Jordan with his Tympany Five

YOU GOT ME WHERE YOU WANT ME

THAT CHICK'S TOO YOUNG TO FRY

AIN'T THAT JUST LIKE A WOMAN?

IF IT'S LOVE YOU WANT, BABY, THAT'S ME