This definitely a vocal set to Bix Beiderbeck's solo on 'Singing the Blues'. I've heard an earlier (inferior) attempt by someone who was mainly a dancer (I forget who) and who was actually accompanied by Bix and Trumbauer. I wonder if these are the first ever attempts at 'vocalese' later made famous by Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendrix, King Pleasure etc.? Does anyone know?
Hey Bob, Isn't this a cool rendition of a Bix tune - she is attempting to sing the melody line of Bix's horn - absolutley super, I've heard it done by a few others, bit not as well as
Sure, Marion did the first 'vocalese' recording, and she picked one hell of a tune to honor!
Oroonie100 1 week ago
@Oroonie100 The lady had talent and taste. She made each one her own and I never get tired of listening to her. So glad she left us a large output.
pax41 1 week ago
Fabulous. recording! Love it!
I gotta go subscribe to this channel right this minute!
RagJazzMonkey Tom
tdub1941 5 months ago
@tdub1941 My pleasure to share this great number by Marion with you. One of the best female vocalists of all time.
pax41 5 months ago
This definitely a vocal set to Bix Beiderbeck's solo on 'Singing the Blues'. I've heard an earlier (inferior) attempt by someone who was mainly a dancer (I forget who) and who was actually accompanied by Bix and Trumbauer. I wonder if these are the first ever attempts at 'vocalese' later made famous by Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendrix, King Pleasure etc.? Does anyone know?
pnomis 1 year ago
Hey Bob, Isn't this a cool rendition of a Bix tune - she is attempting to sing the melody line of Bix's horn - absolutley super, I've heard it done by a few others, bit not as well as
Marion
splinterfoot 1 year ago
@splinterfoot Marion was one of the best and this song suits her well. Glad you liked it.
pax41 1 year ago
This song just BLOWS you away! Or shall I say KILLER song!
roybo1930 2 years ago
Very, very nice!!!!!
olderngod 2 years ago
I wouldn't want to be her man!
pax41 2 years ago
What a great vocal...she was most talented......
ginnykaren 2 years ago
She was one of the best jazz vocalists.
pax41 2 years ago
Another great Marion Harris addition to my "playlist".
Thank you for sharing this most enjoyable post. Much appreciated.
Corrie121 2 years ago
You are very welcome and I just got a whole bunch of her recordings recently.
pax41 2 years ago
Great! never heard the lyrics, Bix would be proud of her presentation.
neverknewtillnow 2 years ago
My pleasure to share them with you!
pax41 2 years ago
ha ha, what a song ~ ~ ~ ~
islandblackberryvine 2 years ago
The lyrics are quite funny, glad you liked it too.
pax41 2 years ago