Shakin' The Blues Away -Ben Selvin Orchestra-1927

[patoman881]

I have noticed that several recordings of this period use Gershwin in little snippets-like Paul Whiteman in his recording of "Birth of the Blues":-)

[56Edify]

Yep, Rhapsody in Blue, right at the beginning. What was Ben Selvins relationship with Gershwin?

[56Edify]

Am I correct in thinking that I recognize a few bars of a song....Rhapsody in Blue, at the beginning of this?

[Bigband78]

I think you're correct about a few bars of "Rhapsody In Blue".

[ginnykaren]

Excellent Lou and I like the photos too!

[Bigband78]

Did you like the "Banjolicious"(copyrt) Banjo?

[ginnykaren]

Yes the Banjo & the whole arrangement was tops!

[Bigband78]

Thanks Ginny for the nice comment.

[Corrie121]

Great to listen to Franklyn Baur singing this upbeat number. Great orchestration and Pics. I like the cute one at 21.15.

Thanks for sharing.

[Bigband78]

That was from a piece of sheet music.

[howie448]

Great song!!

[Bigband78]

Thanks Howie.