Al Jolson, Abe Lyman Orch. - Mandalay (1924)

Mandalay
Words and Music by Earl Burtnett, Abe Lyman and Gus Arnheim
Vocal by Al Jolson
Abe Lyman and His California Orchestra
Recorded July 2, 1924
Brunswick 2650


Abe Lyman and Gus Arnhein began their careers as co-leaders of a band called the Syncopated Five with Arnhein on piano and Lyman on drums. Together they co-wrote the tunes "I Cried For You" and "Mandelay" along with the help of Earl Burtnett. This recording features Al Jolson as the vocalist acompanied by Abe Lyman's California Orchestra. Charlie Chaplin's Image is included on the sheet music with his endorsement which states:
"To Abe Lyman
My favorite is Mandalay
Charlie Chaplin"

(Lyrics)
Far far away, on a sun kiss'd isle,
Lives the one that I adore.
Where moonbeams play, on a distant bay,
That I long to be once more.
Strolling 'neath the Oriental moon,
Each night you'll find me for very soon,

I'll sail away to Mandalay
Where the charms of someone's arms are calling me
And there I know I'll plan to stay
With the one who's waiting patiently
Beside a stream where roses dream
I'll build a nest that's blest with love and happiness
I'll hide away in Mandalay,
And for aye I will stay in Mandalay.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Mandalay
• Abe Lyman
• Earl Burtnett
• Gus Arnheim
• Al Jolson
• Charlie Chaplin
• 1924
• Brunswick
• 2650
• Boardwalk Empire

[bsgs98]

@bhsisthebest Thank you very much for your comment. I have a few new transitions but I try not to over-use them!

[bhsisthebest]

Thank you for posting, I like your transition of burning celuloid very much. And of course. The song and information all together with lyrics. Keep posting, please!

[bsgs98]

@pax41 Thank You. I think Jolson was the best "personality" entertainer of his era.

[pax41]

I like this one Bill. Jolson was always a great performer with a lot of style. I like your cool transition too.

[bsgs98]

@LStrachey Thanks! I still have a few more of his early recordings that I will get to eventually.

[LStrachey]

So fine -- I thought I'd heard most of his recordings, but this is a new one.