Well Paul, I would say that we don't want you here in St. Louis. We LOVE our "Ghost town." You see, we are the ones with the balls to stay. The rest of them racists left, but not us. And now that we have taken control of the police from the state and fixed the highway, we are coming back and you are not invited. Good day sir! Oh, and Bing rules!
been there. I got the hell outa St. Louis so fast they couldn't even see my smoke. first I got the gasoline money by putting in lawns for the bedroom communities in Illinois across the Mississippi, in what used to B prime farm land, and didn't even THINK about busking in that ghost town where the developers turned every slum into luxury lofts renting to the 10%. left 'em stranded on their gamblin boat.
so. yeah, I can see where Handy's commin' from. and Bingo did a good job in this rendition.
Actually, both takes A and B were recorded at the Columbia studio in February or March 1932. In 1928, Bing was still slaving away with the Rhythm Boys and had not yet gained a reputation as a solo artist. He certainly wouldn't have had sufficient clout to be meeting with the likes of Duke.
Greetings from FixitLand! -- **Actually**, 'twas recorded Feb. 11, 1932 (mxs BX 11263-A, -B) at the *ARC* studio, 1776 Broadway, NYC. Issued on 12-inch Brunswick 20105, later on 12-inch red-label Columbia 55003. Dunno if both takes were issued on both numbers. Take care, -- J. E. Knox 'The Victor Freak'
@coreyikyp - The red-label Columbia 55003 release was circa 1940-41, and was still in the catalog after the war ended, probably up to the beginning of LP releases in 1948. The Brunswick original number would have been deleted by 1939, as red Columbia effectively replaced Brunswick.
bing was one of the first white artists to play with black musicians -- in this case he was lucky enough to have the great Duke Ellington Orchestra. This is from 1928.
How can this music scare anyone? Not possible! Der Bingle was and still is one of my inspirations, especially the jazzy Bing. Thanks for the effort of posting that wonderful gem. For more swingin' insights feel free to visit my blog anytime you like. Link in profile.
Keep up your good work and spread jazz, joy and happiness.
They threw some white singers in there, but Crosby wasn't a blues singer. Seems kinda silly to me.
ItchMyFoot 3 weeks ago
I really don't care for Bing but I really like his version of St. Lois Blues too...
rolfaalberg 6 months ago
I have this song done by Bob Crosby.
redd5674 1 year ago
@redd5674 fan-fuckin-tastic
gathyman 1 year ago
Well Paul, I would say that we don't want you here in St. Louis. We LOVE our "Ghost town." You see, we are the ones with the balls to stay. The rest of them racists left, but not us. And now that we have taken control of the police from the state and fixed the highway, we are coming back and you are not invited. Good day sir! Oh, and Bing rules!
BleedblueSTL 1 year ago
been there. I got the hell outa St. Louis so fast they couldn't even see my smoke. first I got the gasoline money by putting in lawns for the bedroom communities in Illinois across the Mississippi, in what used to B prime farm land, and didn't even THINK about busking in that ghost town where the developers turned every slum into luxury lofts renting to the 10%. left 'em stranded on their gamblin boat.
so. yeah, I can see where Handy's commin' from. and Bingo did a good job in this rendition.
paulhallart 2 years ago 2
Back when they made really good music! I love this! Thanks for sharing
marc3471 2 years ago
I love to transcribe music
musictranscription 2 years ago
Actually, both takes A and B were recorded at the Columbia studio in February or March 1932. In 1928, Bing was still slaving away with the Rhythm Boys and had not yet gained a reputation as a solo artist. He certainly wouldn't have had sufficient clout to be meeting with the likes of Duke.
MrArtie47 2 years ago
Greetings from FixitLand! -- **Actually**, 'twas recorded Feb. 11, 1932 (mxs BX 11263-A, -B) at the *ARC* studio, 1776 Broadway, NYC. Issued on 12-inch Brunswick 20105, later on 12-inch red-label Columbia 55003. Dunno if both takes were issued on both numbers. Take care, -- J. E. Knox 'The Victor Freak'
rojoknox 2 years ago
@rojoknox - I have one of these! So, was this Columbia red label release also from 1932 (or a much later reissue?).
coreyikyp 1 year ago
@coreyikyp - The red-label Columbia 55003 release was circa 1940-41, and was still in the catalog after the war ended, probably up to the beginning of LP releases in 1948. The Brunswick original number would have been deleted by 1939, as red Columbia effectively replaced Brunswick.
rojoknox 1 year ago
bing was one of the first white artists to play with black musicians -- in this case he was lucky enough to have the great Duke Ellington Orchestra. This is from 1928.
jacobsimon 2 years ago
Which year?
seakaye 2 years ago
How can this music scare anyone? Not possible! Der Bingle was and still is one of my inspirations, especially the jazzy Bing. Thanks for the effort of posting that wonderful gem. For more swingin' insights feel free to visit my blog anytime you like. Link in profile.
Keep up your good work and spread jazz, joy and happiness.
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BrunoJazzmanLeicht 3 years ago
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this music scares me
nenebisbal1 3 years ago
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this music scares me
nenebisbal1 3 years ago
How so?
bingcrosby1903 3 years ago
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download this two songs and you will understand me telepopmusik-love can damage your health and also instituto mexicano del sonid-juan rulfo
nenebisbal1 3 years ago
Great, great version of the song. Bing is superb. Love him. Thanks for the video.
cavaleer 2 years ago
@nenebisbal1 whats so "scary" about this music? you on drugs?
AnInfant 1 year ago
@AnInfant @nenebisbal1 is an idiot and probably is on drugs
ninjapat 1 year ago
Bing Crosby was a great friend of great music - sadly overlooked in the pantheon, today. This is a great version.
willb48 3 years ago