Freddie Rich's Radio Orch. - It's the Girl, 1931

[bhsisthebest]

It's The Girl - it's the best hot dance number recorded by Fred Rich...

[bhsisthebest]

Thank you very much for these postings! I only have them on cassette and looking for them desperately... Do you perhaps have Fred Rich's version - I do not remember the title - but in the lyrics there is something like: Hm, hm, hm, would you like a little walk? I had this one but lost it and would love to transcribe for the Bratislava Hot Serenaders... Thank you and please do not stop. Your videos are just beautiful!

[dixiejazz1]

This is one of my favorite recordings of the Fred Rich Radio Orchestra recorded in 1931 for The Hit of the Week Show. Rich's Orchestra often featured some of the most famous musicians of the day including the Dorsey Brothers, Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan and Joe Venuti who later went on to become renowned band leaders in their own right. Rich's Orchestra played some of the most exclusive Hotels and clubs on the East Coast and in Europe. His career extended from the 20s until his death in 1956.

[TCDS75]

Preciosa..............César

[bobuker1]

hello. i just covered this song using ukulele chords from the harry kogen sheet music. such a great song it is.

[78timothy]

The other recording that I know of that can be on a par with this one is the Brunswick, w/the Boswell Sisters and Dorsey Bros. Orch. w/some assistance from Venuti and Lang at the Inro. Always have liked this record which I also have along with the Brunswick/Boswell Sisters.

[burnt62]

Lovely graphics ! :-)

[genia106]

SENSATIONAL! Pierre is right!

I love this great arrangement and

ELMER! Thank you.

[burnt62]

Fabulous ... now searching Freddie Rich on E-bay !!!

[fromthesidelines]

There was no such thing as "microgroove" when "Hit Of the Week" records were pressed, 'JC'. They were 10 inch "flexible" records (with paper backing), and Durium only began issuing five minute recordings in September 1931, which was made possible by squeezing the grooves as close together without sacrificing sound quality...for recordings that wasn't designed to last beyond more than a few dozen plays, they were absolute miracles!

[fromthesidelines]

Yes, Lang & Venuti are duetting at 2:39 in this August 1931 recording [selling on "newsstands" for 15 cents in early October], 'JC'. As '240' mentioned, they sat in on many "HOTW" sessions, including Rich's. Listen for Bunny Berigan and Tommy Dorsey as well....

[howardyearone]

Definitly a five minute hit with me!

[ldFlorida]

Terrific Poster Pictures and one my favorite songs of the era - It's the Girl!

[barbcard]

I marvel how you can come up with all these sparkling new posters and songs. Dzieki once again.

[charliebubblesoar]

wonderful song. you also have lovely pictures. i adore them. classy

[JCJasion]

It sounds like them in the recording. Really a fine recording all around. This must have been by the time Hit-Of-The Week went microgroove to be able to provide an almost 5 minute playing time. These were really high quality recordings.

[JCJasion]

Was that Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang in there?

[janusz110]

wspaniałe !

[dzheger]

Jazzy and bubbly music and so are the illustrations!

[idasynco]

FAVS! I'd love to hear his theme songs! What a great arrangement.

[cattleman6420012000]

This is absolutely wonderful. It is so nice to be able to see and hear this amazing video.

[HarborGuy]

Another fine number that was lost in the Depression.....Great posters.......

[jozefsterkens]

5 minutes!!!!!!! Great.