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The Raymond Scott Quintette – Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals(1937)

recorded in NYC June 23, 1937
One of the better-selling Scott Quintette tracks, released on the Master label and issued on Brunswick soonafter when Master shut down.

Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra – Are All My Favorite Bands Playing or Am I Dreaming?(1937)
(but issued anonymously)
vocal: Bud Freeman

recorded in NYC July 10, 1937
As Charlie Barnet & Billy May would also later do in their well-remembered 1939 recording of “The Wrong Idea”, Tommy mercilessly spoofed the’sweet band’ genre–some of his specific targets were obvious–for this interestingly-labelled 78 release. At the same session his Clambake Seven did also record a’straight’ version of the song “Am I Dreaming,” sung by Edythe Wright and issued on Victor 25620

Tommy Dorsey And His Clambake Seven – Am I Dreaming?(1937)
(Remastered)
vocal: Edythe Wright
SP盤 “My Cabin Of Dreams” のB面。

The Chicago Rhythm Kings – She Shall Have Music(1936)
vocal: Dick Robertson

recorded in NYC May 11, 1936
The flip side is “There Isn’t Any Limit To My Love”. The “Chicago Rhythm Kings” ID was used on recordings headed by various leaders beginning in the late 1920s. Conductor of this movie theme track is not documented, though Victor ledgers show Bluebird exec Eli Oberstein as “session supervisor.”

Ted Fio Rito and his Orchestra – Let’s Face The Music And Dance(1936)
vocal: Stanley Hickman

recorded in NYC January 30, 1936
One of the several popular Irving Berlin tunes presented to us on the silver screen by Fred and Ginger in “Follow The Fleet.” The sparkling RKO musical co-starred Randolph Scott and, in her first screen role, Harriet Hilliard, who had recently (October 8, 1935) become Mrs. Ozzie Nelson.

Fred Astaire – Let’s Face The Music And Dance(1936)
orchestra conducted by Johnny Green

recorded in Los Angeles January 30, 1936
#3 “Hit Parade” song is one of three Astaire tracks in this collection from the Irving Berlin score for Fred & Ginger’s “Follow The Fleet,” which co-starred Randolph Scott and Harriet Hilliard. See also “Let Yourself Go” and “I’m Putting All My Eggs In One Basket.”

Vincent Lopez and his Orchestra – Let’s Face The Music And Dance(1936)
vocal: Stanley Worth
動詞の “face” は「向く」「向き合う」「臨む」の意。

recorded in NYC January 21, 1936
One of two Lopez sides from the Irving Berlin score for Fred & Ginger’s “Follow The Fleet,” which co-starred Randolph Scott and Harriet Hilliard. See also “Let Yourself Go”:

Libby Holman – You And The Night And The Music(1935)あなたと夜と音楽
with Richard Himber and his Ritz-Carlton Orchestra

recorded in NYC December 19, 1934
Song written for the Dietz & Schwartz musical “Revenge With Music” in which it was perfomed by Libby Holman and Georges Metaxa.

Billy Cotton and his Band – I’ve Got A Note(1935)
vocal: Alan Breeze and The Casey Court Kids

recorded in London May 18, 1935
The flip side of this U.S. Columbia is the Lew Stone track “The Gentleman Obviously Doesn’t Believe”.

Ambrose and his Orchestra – I’ve Got A Note(1935)
vocal: Sam Browne
recorded in London on 10th May 1935

“note” は名詞では、音符(音)、備考(覚え書き)、紙幣といった意味。

Victor Young and His Orchestra – Sweet Music(1935)
vocal: Jimmie Ray
2度目の引用。

recorded January 10, 1935
The 1935 film “Sweet Music” was a star vehicle for Rudy Vallee, who performed the Harry Warren-Al Dubin title song on screen. Ann Dvorak and Helen Morgan also appeared.

Lud Gluskin and his Continental Orchestra – Sweet Music(1934)
vocal: Buddy Clark
2度目の引用。

recorded in NYC November 30, 1934
The 1935 film “Sweet Music” was a star vehicle for Rudy Vallee, who performed the Harry Warren-Al Dubin title song on screen. Ann Dvorak and Helen Morgan were included in the cast. See also the posted Victor Young version of “Sweet Music” and the Gluskin 78 flip “Just Mention Joe”.

Enric Madriguera & his Hotel Weylin Orchestra – You And The Night And The Music(1934)あなたと夜と音楽
vocal: Tony Sacco
ミュージカル曲。1953年の映画『バンド・ワゴン(The Band Wagon)』の主題歌に使われた。

recorded in NYC October 25, 1934
Hit tune from the 1934 Howard Dietz-Arthur Schwartz stage musical “Revenge With Music, which starred Charles Winninger, Libby Holman and Georges Metaxa, with Libby and Georges performing this song onstage. Torch-singer Holman recorded her own version of “You And The Night And The Music” (also for the Victor label) accompanied by the Richard Himber orchestra:
Interesting note: this was not an entirely new song at the time. Arthur Schwartz had initially married this tune to a set of lyrics by Desmond Carter in late 1933. The song had been called “Tonight” and was heard in the Anna Neagle (UK) film “The Queen’s Affair” (aka “Runaway Queen”).

Anson Weeks and his California Orchestra – An Earful Of Music(1934)
vocal: Kay St. Germaine

recorded in NYC September 27, 1934
Ethel Merman sang this Gus Kahn-Walter Donaldson tune on-screen in the acclaimed Goldwyn comedy-musical “Kid Millions,” starring Eddie Cantor. Also from the film was “Your Head On My Shoulder,” found on the flip side of this Weeks 78

Sam Robbins and His Hotel McAlpin Orchestra – The Sweetest Music This Side Of Heaven(1934)
vocal: Sydney Schiff

recorded in NYC April 27, 1934
This and the also-posted 78 flipside “Fare-Thee-Well” were songs from the 1934 Paramount film “Many Happy Returns.” The cast included George Burns, Gracie Allen, Ray Milland, and the Guy Lombardo orchestra, which performed both of those songs on-screen and also recorded them at the band’s final session for Brunswick.

Abe Lyman and his California Orchestra – Music Makes Me(1934)
with vocal trio

recorded in NYC January 24, 1934
Sung by Ginger Rogers in the film “Flying Down To Rio,” her first screen pairing with Fred Astaire. For Fred’s recording of the song, and for the Lyman flip “Jimmy Had A Nickel,”

Fred Astaire – Music Makes Me(1933)

with studio orchestra
recorded in London December 12, 1933
The sound of Fred’s “step-dancing” enhances this one of two commercially issued tracks that Astaire recorded in London with an unidentified studio orchestra in late 1933. The song is from “Flying Down To Rio” (the title song is also posted), the first on-screen pairing of Astaire and Rogers.

Rudy Vallee and his Connecticul Yankees – Please(1932)
vocal: Rudy Vallee

recorded in NYC October 27, 1932
As Rudy informs us prior to his vocal, this was the big song hit from the film “The Big Broadcast,” but of course it was Bing’s memorable recording that topped the popularity listings.

Tom Berwick and the Ritz Carlton Orchestra – Please(1932)
vocal: Rex Blaine

recorded in NYC September 28, 1932
The Bing Crosby hit from “The Big Broadcast.” Trumpeter Sid Peltyn directed this and the also-posted “Isn’t It Romantic,” the first two tracks to be recorded and issued under the “Tom Berwick” banner.

Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra – Music Music Everywhere(But Not A Song In My Heart)(1932)
vocal: Ozzie Nelson and chorus
recorded in NYC August 30, 1932

Victor Arden-Phil Ohman and their Orchestra – Music In My Fingers(1932)
vocal: Frank Luther
recorded in NYC December 23, 1931

Fletcher Henderson and His Connie Inn Orchestra – Sweet Music(1931)
vocal: Dick Robertson
2度目の引用。

recorded in NYC July 31, 1931
‘Sweet music to worry the wolf away!’ Fred and (sister) Adele Astaire introduced this Dietz & Schwartz tune in the 1931 stage revue “The Band Wagon.” The song was heard only in instrumental form in the 1953 film adaptation. The Henderson flip side is “Malinda’s Weddin’ Day”.

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Buddy Blue & his Texans – Soft Lights And Sweet Music(1932)
vocal: Smith Ballew

Smith Ballew as “Buddy Blue”
accompanied by Adrian Schubert Orch.
recorded in NYC February 1932.

Buddy Campbell and his Orchestra – Soft Lights And Sweet Music(1932)
Harbor Society Orchestra – Soft Lights And Sweet Music(1932)
vocal: Roy Gobey

recorded in NYC February 29, 1932
This ben Selvin recording was issued on various Columbia-owned labels as by either Buddy Campbell or The Bar Harbor Society Orchestra.

Waring’s Pennsylvanians – Soft Lights And Sweet Music(1932)
vocal: The Three Waring Girls

recorded in NYC February 24, 1932
This and the also-posted 78 flip side “Let’s Have Another Cup Of Coffee” came from the Irving Berlin song score for the political satire “Face The Music,” which opened 2-17-32 and ran for 165 performances.

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Ipana Troubadours – You Didn’t Know The Music(I Didn’t Know The Words)(1931)
conducted by Sam Lanin
vocal: Paul Small
3度目の引用。

recorded in NYC September 21, 1931
The flip side is “Can’t You See (How I Love You?)”.

Paramount Rhythm Boys – The One Man Band(1931)
vocal: John Thorne & chorus
2度目の引用。

recorded in London April 30, 1931
‘Paramount Rhythm Boys’ was one of 20+ pseudonyms used by Edison Bell musical director Harry Hudson on a huge output of British dance band recordings issued between 1927 and 1932. Over those years his varying musician personnel included such future leaders as Ted Heath, Anunzio Mantovani, George Melachrino, and Sid Phillips. This song was co-written and first recorded by Ted Weems.

Ted Weems and His Orchestra – The One Man Band(1931)
SP盤 Johnny Johnson And His Orchestra “I’m A Ding Dong Daddy” のB面。
2度目の引用。

Ted Weems and his Orchestra – My Favorite Band(1931)
vocal: Parker Gibbs and Art Jarrett
recorded in Chicago February 16, 1931

Earl Burtnett and His Los Angles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra – That’s What I Call Sweet Music(1929)
vocal: Paul Gibbons with trio
recorded in Los Angeles April 25, 1929

Paul Specht and his Orchestra – (That’s What I Call)Sweet Music(1929)
with vocal trio
2度目の引用。

recorded in NYC January 14, 1929
Johnny Morris, Frank Victor, and (yes) Charlie Spivak make up the trio of vocalists heard on this track. On the U.S. Columbia issue, the flip side was “Sweetheart Of All My Dreams”

Marion Harris – When I Hear That Jazz Band Play(1917)

  ※(追記:この動画は削除されました

 

American Quartet – In The Land Of Harmony(1911)
recorded in Camden NJ June 29, 1911