Franklyn Baur - When Day Is Done

[baghend]

A sweet rendition of this old classic. Wonderful. What a fine tenor he had, and the ability to hit that beautiful high note at the end.

Thanks for this

-Bill in Canada

[Jimmibear13]

So beautiful--thank you for sharing this gem

[bsgs98]

It is true that this was one of Paul Whiteman's favorites and it was indeed played at his funeral. Whiteman had discovered Robert Katscher's tune "Madonna" during a European tour and had B G. De Sylva write English lyrics and titled it "When Day is Done." When Katscher died in 1942, Whiteman's concert strings played this tune at Katscher's memorial service.

[pax41]

@bsgs98  Thank you for the information.

[shareddrive]

I'm aware of the trip to Europe, his study, and the Town Hall concert. I recall the review I read as polite but not enthusiastic. I'm unaware of any recordings after his work with the major companies ended about 1930. He was only 26 years old.

[pax41]

@shareddrive Thanks Paul

[mb7317]

I understand Baur spent over a year studying voice and French art songs in Paris in the early 1930's. And this was followed on his return to NYC with a recital at Town Hall on December 4, 1933, during which he performed works by Debussy and others. Do you know if any recordings of these French songs exist? They would be fascinating to hear. Sincere thanks for all of your Baur uploads!

[genatzvalee]

Bob, thank you so much, it's very sweet of you! I definitely enjoy it. This is my favorite torch song that means so much to me, and Baur's performance is so touching & delicate.... I've always loved both the melody & the lyrics of this song - they go so well together. I don't know what the original German lyrics were like but I think that the English are amazing. There's another verse that's often omitted. I know that some crooners sang it (Sinatra, Como).

Jesse C's instrumental of it is great!

[pax41]

@genatzvalee

Do you own this one Margo? So glad you requested this one, seems it is quite popular.

[olderngod]

My day has just ended, and in such a lovely way with your beautiful clip of one of my favorite songs and definitely one of my favorite vocalists!! Thank you, Bob!

[pax41]

@olderngod

Many more to come from this great singer. He seems to be a favorite of many.

[1920sbuff]

Another wonderful Baur discovery, thank you!

[libbyshome]

A favorite of mine. Lovely.

[Corrie121]

This song is so beautiful. It is timeless, and Franklyn Baur's sympathetic treatment of it is awesome.

Thank you for sharing this gem.

[bill3murr]

I too love this song....baur is superb here. wonderful. thank you so much.

[VTMCompany]

this is our favorite baur solo...such a bittersweet romantic song. (think it was played at whiteman's funeral; evidently a favorite of his, too.)

[pax41]

@VTMCompany

so many good ones it is hard to pick but I do like his vocals with just the piano too

[HarborGuy]

BRAVO!!

[bostonblakie]

Good one Pax. Right to favorites.

[Masquerade03]

Beautiful music. I like the way you use the wonderful sheet music too! Thanks Bob.

[pax41]

@Masquerade03

Thank you and how are things in sunny Spain?

[Masquerade03]

@pax41 With this music Bob you make everything brighter. Thanks!

[mayatatyana1]

Lovely song! Thank you for posting.

[pax41]

@mayatatyana1

You are quite welcome and thank you for watching.

[mayatatyana1]

@pax41 Hope you'll be posting more of Franklyn Baur.Thank you. Maya

[pax41]

@mayatatyana1

I will be and may re-do some of my earlier posts that have poor sound.