I grew up watching old movies with my mom. We’ve always leaned toward the musical comedies, and together we’ve spent countless hours watching stars like Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, Doris Day, Debbie Reynolds, Esther Williams, Van Johnson, Ginger Rogers sing and dance their way across the silver screen.

One of my all time favorites has always been “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” the 1954 MGM musical starring Howard Keel and Jane Powell.

I have no idea how many times I’ve seen it, but suffice it to say, I know just about every line in the movie. And all the songs. So, I wouldn’t recommend watching it with me unless you really, really like surround sound.

Just thinking about it has me humming the opening number, “Bless her beautiful hide.”