I hadn't heard this version tonight, and didn't know the song dated to 1930. Thanks for posting this. Such a superb lineup of musicians -- a musical masterpiece! Way to go!
Does anybody know why this song was so revised at this era>>>>>>? please let me know if you know... or any history why the name Corrinna was in the song??? . Love, Corrinna*** Peace*
This version is better than all,the rhythm & blues/rock&roll versions of the 1950s by a long way. These guys really swing, and looking at that lineup it's no wonder--Red, Ruby Weinstein, Charlie Teagarden, AND Wingy Manone on the hot licks, not to mention Benny Goodman hitting those high notes. This version would make anyone get up and dance! Eat your heart out, Justin Bieber!
One of the great disservices to history is Ken Burns "Jazz", which although accurate generally in what it portrays, completely misses the great white jazz efforts such as this record. Black jazz was great, but white jazz was just as great in a different but just as valid way. If you are interested in learning more, read Lost Chords which chronicles the contributions of the white jazz men of the '20's.
Red Nichols had the trumpet section working hard at this arrangement. Of the three titles from this session this is the best. It has Red Nichols, Ruby Weinstein and Charlie Teagarden doing the dots and Wingy Manone soloing above it all with BG making his usual lively and flowing contribution. The arrangement is by Red Nichols, probably in collaboration with Glenn Miller, who is the trombone player here. Gene Krupa also manages to prove again that he was one of the great all time band drummers.
I hope you all realize, in addition to Red, this number features Wingy Manone (trumpet & vocal), Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, and yes, those diving loops on the licorice stick are by Bennie Goodman!
Eric Clapton's Alberta Alberta has some of the same lyrics and the tune seems to be the same except he sings it slower and more bluesy. I imagine that this is one of those songs that goes way back, and may never find when it originated.
If that's the same "Corky" or "Corky Stomp" that was recorded by Andy Kirk's Clouds of Joy in both 1930 and 1936, I'd be fascinated to hear what Red Nichols did with the tune.
are there other versions of the lyrics? If i recall correctly, my Arkansas-bred mother claimed there were much racier lyrics than the Ray Peterson version.
Someone should do a website on the lyrics of this tune. It runs like a thread from it's folk/blues origins through many, MANY American pop music genres. ( My first exposure to it was a live Steppenwolf recording where they jammed into it, as well as the Pete Seeger recording of "Darling Corey", what I'd assume to be a Scotch/Irish variant of the same song.
"as well as the Pete Seeger recording of 'Darling Corey', what I'd assume to be a Scotch/Irish variant of the same song."
I doubt there's much connection to Scotland or Ireland. For one thing, it uses a chord progression that didn't become accepted in the U.S. until roughly 1900.
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Jonahrf 1 month ago
I hadn't heard this version tonight, and didn't know the song dated to 1930. Thanks for posting this. Such a superb lineup of musicians -- a musical masterpiece! Way to go!
surfcityproductions 2 months ago
Not as good as the Cab Calloway version , but still good
mrspriscillakat 6 months ago
Does anybody know why this song was so revised at this era>>>>>>? please let me know if you know... or any history why the name Corrinna was in the song??? . Love, Corrinna*** Peace*
moonitelady 9 months ago
@moonitelady and why there are so many different spellings of it: <3, Corina :-)
FunnyBunniful 1 month ago
This is a jazz version. Bill Haley did a rock and roll version in the 50´s.
willpn100 9 months ago
Just great, this interpretation of the song by Red Nichols!
peterknechtli 10 months ago
This version is better than all,the rhythm & blues/rock&roll versions of the 1950s by a long way. These guys really swing, and looking at that lineup it's no wonder--Red, Ruby Weinstein, Charlie Teagarden, AND Wingy Manone on the hot licks, not to mention Benny Goodman hitting those high notes. This version would make anyone get up and dance! Eat your heart out, Justin Bieber!
msjazzmeblues 1 year ago 2
I didn't know this song dated from 1930! I LOVE Red Nichols!
stlgtrace 1 year ago
Wonderful!!
Thanks for sharing.
Corrie121 1 year ago
One of the great disservices to history is Ken Burns "Jazz", which although accurate generally in what it portrays, completely misses the great white jazz efforts such as this record. Black jazz was great, but white jazz was just as great in a different but just as valid way. If you are interested in learning more, read Lost Chords which chronicles the contributions of the white jazz men of the '20's.
Tomp40f 1 year ago 2
This is still played by all the top Western Swing bands down in Texas at dances. Usually fill the hardwood!
dgtxdutch 1 year ago
Thanks, Stumpy, for this great song!
I had no idea it went back so far! And what a stellar group of musicians!
msjazzmeblues 2 years ago 2
this is a remake of an older blues song, forget the guys name. hes sing about bananas and fruitbaskets.
buttsock 2 years ago
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fatas412 2 years ago
Red Nichols had the trumpet section working hard at this arrangement. Of the three titles from this session this is the best. It has Red Nichols, Ruby Weinstein and Charlie Teagarden doing the dots and Wingy Manone soloing above it all with BG making his usual lively and flowing contribution. The arrangement is by Red Nichols, probably in collaboration with Glenn Miller, who is the trombone player here. Gene Krupa also manages to prove again that he was one of the great all time band drummers.
althejazz 2 years ago 2
I hope you all realize, in addition to Red, this number features Wingy Manone (trumpet & vocal), Glenn Miller, Gene Krupa, and yes, those diving loops on the licorice stick are by Bennie Goodman!
MickInTheMorning 2 years ago
This sounds like Rock and/or Roll.
astralislux 2 years ago 2
Amazing how nothing is "new!!" How many pop songs of the '60s did they steal from the '20s?!
gregoryagogo 2 years ago
Eric Clapton's Alberta Alberta has some of the same lyrics and the tune seems to be the same except he sings it slower and more bluesy. I imagine that this is one of those songs that goes way back, and may never find when it originated.
bartlettbooks 3 years ago
Are there any you tube vids of Red Nichols "Corky"? My father wrote it and Red Nichols recorded it...
empirecarpetsux 3 years ago
If that's the same "Corky" or "Corky Stomp" that was recorded by Andy Kirk's Clouds of Joy in both 1930 and 1936, I'd be fascinated to hear what Red Nichols did with the tune.
JCJasion 3 years ago
are there other versions of the lyrics? If i recall correctly, my Arkansas-bred mother claimed there were much racier lyrics than the Ray Peterson version.
coyotesong 3 years ago
Someone should do a website on the lyrics of this tune. It runs like a thread from it's folk/blues origins through many, MANY American pop music genres. ( My first exposure to it was a live Steppenwolf recording where they jammed into it, as well as the Pete Seeger recording of "Darling Corey", what I'd assume to be a Scotch/Irish variant of the same song.
JCJasion 3 years ago
"as well as the Pete Seeger recording of 'Darling Corey', what I'd assume to be a Scotch/Irish variant of the same song."
I doubt there's much connection to Scotland or Ireland. For one thing, it uses a chord progression that didn't become accepted in the U.S. until roughly 1900.
JosephNScott 3 years ago
Big Joe Turner sang, "When you come in the mornin' your clothes ain't on you right."
roscoe008 3 years ago
The only version I'd heard before this was Steppenwolf's live version. As I like early blues, this is simply superb!
JohnVasco 3 years ago
Man, I did'nt know this song went so far back! Still, Will always love Ray Petersons cover best
jmen4ever 3 years ago
I agree. Ray OWNS this song, musically speaking.
sharx35 2 years ago 2