I can remember as a young lad there was a tavern down the street that was called "Accordion Joe's". . .many happy songs existed the windows (days before A/C) as we walked by in the summer. The GOOD OLD DAYS. . gone forever but a memory.
Respond to this video... I GREW UP LISTENING TO RUTH . MY DADDY LOVED HER. MY GRANDPA LOVED HER. EVEN AS A LITTLE KID, I LOVED HER - AND STILL DO. HAVE MY DAD'S RECORDS. THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE.
@rockgor One of the first LP reissues was done by Biograph Records in 1973. Ruth had officially retired in 1937. She was asked to write the liner notes for this LP and she stated she was happy and flattered that Biograph had selected some of her early recordings for reissue.
@rockgor I read that she started out as a soprano in in her church choir, but no formal trainng that I'm aware of. She began her professional career as a show dancer, but soon it was discovered she was a natural vocalist.
My grandfather's name was Silvio, but he went by Sam. He played the accordion and he had a 15 minute radio show back in the 30s, on which he would play the accordion. I have the sheet music, which you show here, it belonged to him. :D Thanks for posting the song. I was 5 when my grandfather died in 1963 but I remember him playing the accordion.
I can remember as a young lad there was a tavern down the street that was called "Accordion Joe's". . .many happy songs existed the windows (days before A/C) as we walked by in the summer. The GOOD OLD DAYS. . gone forever but a memory.
Micelli1947 5 months ago
@Micelli1947 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Music has a way of triggering pleasant memories.
bsgs98 5 months ago
@Micelli1947
1948brighteyes 3 months ago
Respond to this video... I GREW UP LISTENING TO RUTH . MY DADDY LOVED HER. MY GRANDPA LOVED HER. EVEN AS A LITTLE KID, I LOVED HER - AND STILL DO. HAVE MY DAD'S RECORDS. THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE.
1948brighteyes 3 months ago
GOOD MUSIC IS TIMELESS!
Micelli1947 5 months ago
My wife and I just turned 40, but for some reason have always loved this music.
Thanks for posting it!
Best regards to you and yours,
Mick
TheMick26 9 months ago
@TheMick26 That's great!! My husband and I are 26 and we LOVE this stuff, too :) What's not to like, right?? :D
GMYellowstone 6 months ago 2
Ruth Etting was a great vocalist. I read an interview from her later years.
She said she never got any money for recording until decades later when
her songs were released on long-playing records.
LP records were new when I was a kid. Now they are obsolete.
It's great we can hear all this wonderful stuff on Youtube.
Tnx 4 posting.
rockgor 9 months ago
@rockgor One of the first LP reissues was done by Biograph Records in 1973. Ruth had officially retired in 1937. She was asked to write the liner notes for this LP and she stated she was happy and flattered that Biograph had selected some of her early recordings for reissue.
bsgs98 9 months ago
@bsgs98 Couldn't find a biography of Ruth, but I found a book at the library that has
a chapter on her as well as half a dozen stars of the period. Have it "on hold'.
I wonder if she had any vocal training or was simply a natural. Anyhoo, I have loved her
recordings for some decades now.
rockgor 9 months ago
@rockgor I read that she started out as a soprano in in her church choir, but no formal trainng that I'm aware of. She began her professional career as a show dancer, but soon it was discovered she was a natural vocalist.
bsgs98 9 months ago
@rockgor Her first fame was being a "featured" Ziegfield chorus girl.
StukInTexAss 6 months ago
One of the great Ruth Etting recordings. Thank you!
louisa1832 1 year ago
Found this on a whim--great sound, great voice.
djdavemick 1 year ago
My grandfather's name was Silvio, but he went by Sam. He played the accordion and he had a 15 minute radio show back in the 30s, on which he would play the accordion. I have the sheet music, which you show here, it belonged to him. :D Thanks for posting the song. I was 5 when my grandfather died in 1963 but I remember him playing the accordion.
cindylouallen 1 year ago
@cindylouallen Thanks for sharing this touching memory of "SAM", your grandfather.
bsgs98 1 year ago
As an old accordion player, a very long time ago, I really appreciate this video.
Having Ruth Etting is just pure magic. Love her voice ~
193322009 1 year ago
haven't heard this in YEARS!! thanks! My dad used to play her records all the time.
laffinthedark 1 year ago
i love music like this... i wish it were easier to acsess..
dirtbikinem 1 year ago