"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles", Tuxedo Dance Orchestra

Edison (DD) 50585 R, "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" (Jaan Kenbrovin & John William Kellette) — Medley Waltz (Introducing "Till We Meet Again"), Tuxedo Dance Orchestra. Recorded June 19, 1919. Played on my Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph, H-19 (Heppelwhite).

This is a special request from my cousin Judi. It is presented with all my love! I hope you enjoy!

I decided to used this clip to introduce another machine. The Edison Disc Phonograph. Diamond Discs are recorded "vertically" or "hill & dale" The groove undulates up and down rather than side to side as a standard "lateral" or "needle-cut" 78 rpm record. The records are made of an early form of plastic called Condensite. They are played with a semi-permanent diamond stylus. This machine is an H-19 which has a No. 100 horn-the smallest horn used by Edison in his upright cabinet machines. It has a single spring motor. The H-19 was introduced in April of 1919. It's original cost was $155.00. Mine has the "shield grille" which places it from 1922 or later. Cost at that time was $145.00. The finish is what I believe was called "Edison Brown" on mahogany. This model was offered as late as 1927. It is a lovely little machine and my first Edison DD phonograph.

The information above is from George Frow's indispensable book "The Edison Disc Phonographs and the Diamond Discs" published by Mullholland Press.


Wikipedia article:
http://tinyurl.com/2fa68g

"I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air,
They fly so high,
Nearly reach the sky,
Then like my dreams
They fade and die.
Fortune's always hiding,
I've looked everywhere,
I'm forever blowing bubbles,
Pretty bubbles in the air.
When shadows creep,
When I'm asleep,
To lands of hope I stray!"

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Edison
• DiamondDisc
• Phonograph
• H-19
• TuxedoDanceOrchestra
• Bubbles
• Waltz
• 1920's

[mr1940s]

this piece was used in the james cagney film of 1931 the Public enemy . an exelent gangster film

[fuzzbear6240]

Mr1940s, Yes I keeping meaning to mention that in the descriptive-thank you for reminding me and thanks for watching.

Regards, J.

[edisonphonographs]

What a great song! The bubbles make it even more fun to watch.

Thanks

[fuzzbear6240]

Edisonphonographs, (Sorry for the delay in responding.) Thanks so much-I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Regards, J.

[Paal1994]

What a beautifull song!

[bearcub410]

thanks so much . born too late

[xpxi]

at this time as i listen to this i think a bout my my dear friend mark who i lost 3 months ago .he was a west ham fan.we worked together and he used to sing this to me.in a sweet old fashioned little voice.and at the end of it he would go de de de.miss him.thank you for this tune.

[patoman881]

Very pretty:-) Someday I shall own a phonograph of my own, but until then, I have Youtube! What is that spectacular looking building in the upper left hand corner of the screen?

[MrWilliamPorter]

nice touch

[burak131]

WHU rules !!

[fuzzbear6240]

MisPickletoes, ;-)

Regards, J.

[MissPickletoes]

Fra-gi-le....must be Italian!! lolol