Alma Gluck - Old Black Joe

[metalschemist]

I love this.

[PeachFuzzWhaleEgg]

wow, this is very different from the Demented Are Go cover!

[suzzanegomes]

This was my dad's favourite song he used to sing it so well brings back a lot of memories of him, thank you tube for letting me hear this song, I miss my dad so much.Never ever get to hear him sing this song again.

[Micelli1947]

My Father sung this song to me and my brother when I was a little boy many years ago and it still has an impression on me to this day, fond memories.

[susiegardener]

I've heard a Paul Robson performance of this song on YouTube-although he originally used the "n" word in Old Man River, "darkies" in the movie, he sang this one "old, old Joe" because "black" wasn't pc at that time! Thanks for the Gluck version. Both she and Robson sing it beautifully.

[MustaffaCuppa]

My late grandfather often loved to play this tune. What a lovely trip down memory lane! Thanks for posting.

[pax41]

@MustaffaCuppa My pleasure and thanks for watching.

[ttoscaa00]

Such a beautiful voice

I beleive she was Efram Zimbilizt mother. Runs in the family

thank so much

[pax41]

@ttoscaa00  You are correct about her being his mother.

[dieselpuppy74]

....aaahhh !! Real music, the way it used to be played and sung - even better still on shellack or wax !.

Thanks for the history lesson - one of my late Father's favorites which he hummed whilst indulging his retirement hobby of vintage cars...

[pax41]

@dieselpuppy74 Glad you liked this video and thanks for watching it.

[jansel05]

is this the OLE BLACK JOE that was covered by jerry lee lewis in 1950's and also by crazy cavan in the 70's. cause i believe the oringial is by stephen foster in 1826 or summit. thanks for the post

[pax41]

@jansel05

I don't know if it is but this was written by Stephen Foster.

[sheeogue]

Wow, amazing soprano, perfect pitch! They don't make 'em like that any more!

[Szoszyke]

I love this sing!

[saintangerinc]

lol my grandpa sings this

[Busususu]

Mine used to whistle it for me.

[godallon]

the best voice i've ever heard!!!!!

[Blackray00]

I love playing this song

Thanks for posting it !

[pax41]

My pleasure to share it and thanks for watching!

[OmegaWolf747]

Aw, that was so pretty.

[AulicExclusiva]

An enchantingly beautiful performance of this haunting melody, sung with heartbreaking tenderness. Wonderful!

[mw20061]

A (the?) most beautiful recording of this profoundly moving Foster composition. Thank you. I look forward to your future postings.

[pax41]

Thank you for the kind comments and yes, many more songs to come.

[Callasjunkie]

Beautiful, unequaled version. What sympathetic phrasing!

In this mundane life, what a joy to discover something new and unique. Thank you for sharing this.....

[pax41]

My pleasure to share this with you.  I will be posting more by this and other great singers of the period too.

[movinglikewater]

Beautiful America.

Thank you for sharing.

[pax41]

My pleasure to share this and thanks for watching my channel.

[123garybo]

Wow, what a voice....thank you very much for sharing

[pax41]

You are welcome and thank you for visiting my channel.

[Callasjunkie]

Wonderful, thanks Pax.

Where did you find this recording? First time I've heard of Alma....want to know more.

[pax41]

I have many recordings by Alma and glad you liked this one. I believe if you visit curzonroad's channel he will have information on her.  You can also read about her on wikipedia.

[paulostroff99]

Superb! A one of a kind singer. Brava!

[pax41]

I will be posting more by her, glad you like her too.

[bandicooz]

Greetings pax41 I have been browsing your collection of Alma Gluck. What a lovely singer. Thank you. And that photo of Stephen Foster. Powerful stuff when you are listening to Alma singing so beautifully. It would bring a tear to a glass eye.

[pax41]

I have a number of her recordings and will post be posting them.

[bandicooz]

Thanks again and I will be returning Dave

[jfsanin]

Foster had many great singers of this work. Ponselle and Gluck in the begining of the XX century were the best. Thanks for sharing this beautiful video. jfsanin

[pax41]

You are very welcome and thanks for the great comments.

[MrCafiero]

I thought she was American with Romanian Jewish decent? Isn't she the one who died of liver failure?

[pax41]

She was and did die of liver failure.

[AulicExclusiva]

She transforms this old tune with that magical timbre of hers. Lovely.

[embryo923]

is this song about black people?

[pax41]

Rather than writing nostalgically for an old South or trivializing the hardships of slavery, Foster sought to humanize the characters in his songs, to have them care for one another, and to convey a sense that all people--regardless of their ethnic identities or social and economic class--share the same longings and needs for family and home. He instructed white performers of his songs not to mock slaves but to get their audiences to feel compassion for them.

[Luckynumber78]

That is a well thought out reply, un-intimidated by old prejudices or modern hatreds. I applaud that answer.

[pax41]

Thank you but I just noticed that I created a huge run on sentence with it. I am often surprised how others want to extend our political correctness to these historical recordings. How do we learn from the past if we try to erase its memory? Happy Easter!

[Luckynumber78]

According to those who perpetuate it, political correctness is boundless and omnipresent. Created with beautiful intentions, it actually ends up putting an unnecessary damper on great culture!

[fruitofspirit]

Vintage music! An who'd have thought less than a century ago that their old black and white stills could be broadcast worldwide in the blink of an eye someday?

[pax41]

I bet they would be surprised and that people are still interested in it. Thanks for visiting my channel fruitofspirit

[pax41]

You might check out my videos by Homer Rodeheaver singing The Unclouded Day and the Hayden Quartet singing In The Sweet Bye and Bye. I think you might enjoy them.

[cocklesandmussels]

Very nice. My mother used to sing this to us as children, and her mother to her children. Thanks!

[pax41]

So do you sing much Stephen Foster? I listened to one of your vids, good work. Thanks again for visiting, maybe you should subscribe.

[kspm01]

Wonderful.

[jeannevdb]

great song, lovely voice, thanks, Helmut :)

[pax41]

Thank you for your comments and thank you for visiting my channel too. Please come back often!

Bob

[parlophonman]

This song bring back some memories... !

Thanks for this beautiful version Bob !

Thank you too, Helmut !

[pax41]

You are very welcome. Thanks for stopping in!

[helmuthoorn]

Stephen Foster is without a doubt one of the greatest American songwriters. Thank you Bob.

[pax41]

You are most welcome. I hope to be posting more of his great music soon by other great singers and musicians.

[Corrie121]

Delightful!!

Thank you for sharing.

[bostonblakie]

I recall this song from a Jr. High music class back in 1949. At that time many school kids would have heard of Stephen Foster. Can you believe it?

[pax41]

They still know the songs but maybe not who wrote them.

[mradaChris]

Very good quality! This is nice.

chris

[pax41]

Thanks Chris