78s - NOLA - Milt Raskin's Hollywood Ragtimers

Nola Song

Felix Arndt - 1915: What the Mississippi Rag is to piano ragtime, Nola is to the genre of Novelty piano solos. While actually not a true novelty rag, it was certainly a pioneering effort in that direction and one of the most well known pieces of a style that would ultimately become a display of pianistic prowess. Arndt started out as a self-taught pianist and later studied with some of the best teachers in New York. He became a staff musician for the Duo-Art reproducing piano company, cutting many spectacular rolls totaling 3000 in all during his short tenure there. Nola was composed for his fiance of the time, Nola Locke, who was both a vocal teacher and professional concert singer. This piano solo caught on very quickly, and lyrics were later added to a simplified version of it. There was even a modified fox trot edition in the early 1920s. Unfortunately for all, Arndt's life was cut short during the world-wide flu epidemic of 1918. Based on his few published compositions, he certainly had the potential to equal the talents of Billy Mayerl or Zez Confrey, both successful novelty and jazz composers.

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[willgonow]

that's a great looking record,thx.

[althazarr]

Thanks for checking it out. I've got many more like it posted too.

[nicolaj0154]

a GREEEN 78 record!?,

thats new..,

[althazarr]

Yes indeed! I hope you enjoy all the other ones I have posted too. Thanks for checking it out.

[lauriebooth]

Great piano tune.

[althazarr]

Yes indeed! Thanks for your comment.

[Madjack2222]

Why am I unable to download this one?

[mdmphd]

It swings like something from the mid to late 40s. Nice arrangement - thanks for posting!

[lauriebooth]

@mccar408 Hi the film was a comedy about a butterfly hunter, a friend had an old 78 record and gave me a tape of the music.

:)

[mccar408]

@lauriebooth What was the comedy film about, and how did you decide to use this music?

[kolokan114]

One of my mum's favourites - I was named for this song! But I remember there was a version with lyrics... does anyone know who sang it? Can't seem to find it here on YouTube... I can only remember " Diamonds and pearls, ooh what a girl is.. No-la!"

[TheSoundsage]

Thanks for posting this very nice arrangement- and marvelous clarity of notes for an old 78!

[lauriebooth]

Great tune, I put this music on a comedy film I made in the 60's. Always wanted to know what it was called. Thanks for the video, brings back a lot of happy memories.

:)