The later(c.1930) Bidgoods have a nice full sound,often issued on the 8" Broadcast label as Nat Lewis. The vocalist,singing in the 'falsetto' style of the time e.g. Les Allen,Lou Aberlardo,and Eddie Kollis.... is Tom Barrett.
May be only my imagination, but the songs from 1930 sound like the band playing while the Titanic Sinks. "If we all just concentrate on being happy, maybe all these bad things will quit happening." It's as if whatever magic spell created the 1920s has been broken.
One of the loveliest and most charming tracks ever recorded. It's amazing how a song so old can move a modern listener. This is a nice version. I first heard it via Annette Hanshaw's memorable rendition.
The later(c.1930) Bidgoods have a nice full sound,often issued on the 8" Broadcast label as Nat Lewis. The vocalist,singing in the 'falsetto' style of the time e.g. Les Allen,Lou Aberlardo,and Eddie Kollis.... is Tom Barrett.
MrRabkent 1 month ago
May be only my imagination, but the songs from 1930 sound like the band playing while the Titanic Sinks. "If we all just concentrate on being happy, maybe all these bad things will quit happening." It's as if whatever magic spell created the 1920s has been broken.
Great film clips here, and superb sound quality.
megaswenson 11 months ago
Lovely!
jozefsterkens2 2 years ago
I remember this ... its one of my greatuncles famous song ... great, i still love it now ...
RheingoldxxL 2 years ago
Great rhythm. Love the end section. Recapitulation?
Bidgood was the Man.
muscleco 3 years ago
bouncy tune ,astounding consistancy with bidgood at its best .always after singers names .
robgems2 4 years ago
Bravo! Great old tune. Especially liked the "wild" dancing at the end.
BigSpiderBeck 4 years ago
Brilliant!!!Love this tune and band,and 1930 was such a good year for dance bands i think!
mic33george 4 years ago
One of my all time favorite songs!
Haroldsgirl 4 years ago
One of the loveliest and most charming tracks ever recorded. It's amazing how a song so old can move a modern listener. This is a nice version. I first heard it via Annette Hanshaw's memorable rendition.
ManilaSyndicate 4 years ago