This is a wonderful version of My Old Flame, a song associated with Mae West, which she recorded with Duke Ellington. It is a sad reflection of the times when this did not deserve it's due, mostly likely because of the racism at the time it was recorded. I'm researching a bio on Mae, and discovered that her sister, Beverly used to kid her about this song, ..." Some lover if ya can't even remember his name!" Mae paid for a blues record for her sister as "Beverly Arden" posted here.
love her voice soooo much..
okiokinl 3 months ago
This is a wonderful version of My Old Flame, a song associated with Mae West, which she recorded with Duke Ellington. It is a sad reflection of the times when this did not deserve it's due, mostly likely because of the racism at the time it was recorded. I'm researching a bio on Mae, and discovered that her sister, Beverly used to kid her about this song, ..." Some lover if ya can't even remember his name!" Mae paid for a blues record for her sister as "Beverly Arden" posted here.
marknorthwest93 1 year ago 2