Willard Robison's Orchestra - My Melancholy Baby, 1927

[TuberOnTheLoose]

In his book "Remembering Bix" Ralph Berton claims he stood in for his famous big brother Vic on the drums in this recording. He also states that when Willard was asked later how Vic's kid brother did on the recording, his reply was "The best thing about the kid was his last name."

[RheingoldxxL]

... wow ... come on my melly baby ...

[EdisonSquirrel]

Where is the video? I get a message stating that the video is no longer available.

[glamourdaze]

love the vid.thanks.

[genia106]

Somehow this is not MELANCHOLY, it sure perks me up. Love the orchestration and your BABIES sure are Adorable!

Luscious Louise is the Most Beautiful Baby!

[kspm01]

You said it all... what can I add to such eloquence.

[phredl]

I wonder why they didn't throw in a hot solo at the end there was plenty of time left. That would have turned a nice arrangement into something even better.

[JCJasion]

Sweet! And have a wonderful New Year! :-)

[barbcard]

Swinging version of one of my favorite songs, though I still favor the Al Bowlly version. None of those babies looks the least bit melancholy.

[Corrie121]

Such a happy beat for a "blue song"!

Enjoyed this posting immensely.

Thank you for sharing.

[jozefsterkens]

Great beginning of the new year!

[idasynco]

Wait until the SUN SHINES THROUGH!! One reason I will never live west of the cascades again...teehee!! 5*

[bostonblakie]

This song is usually at least a two hankie number. The up tempo approach by Robison gives it a wholly different sound. Very nicely done.

Happy New Year!