A typical Jewish vocal here (or should I say 'heah'). Lewis had obviously listened quite well to Waller, because he combines the typical Sophie Tucker like monologue with the Afro-American gibberish.
This definitely is late Lewis. Apart from the vocal, it has all the famous - or notorious - characteristics of Lewis, including the Klezmer references.
A typical Jewish vocal here (or should I say 'heah'). Lewis had obviously listened quite well to Waller, because he combines the typical Sophie Tucker like monologue with the Afro-American gibberish.
syncopeter 1 month ago
@syncopeter Ted, who was born Friedman, but deep in the heart of Ohio, probably learned that accent when he got in vaudeville.
RatPfink66 1 month ago
This definitely is late Lewis. Apart from the vocal, it has all the famous - or notorious - characteristics of Lewis, including the Klezmer references.
syncopeter 1 month ago
True and original americana, thanx for posting these priceless and unavailable recordings for us to enjoy on YT.
stlivermore 2 months ago