Jacques Renard & His Orchestra -- Are You Lonesome Tonight

recorded 9/26/1927 vocal by Franklyn Baur

Jacques RENARD (born Jacob Stavinski in Kiev, Russia). He was raised in Massachusetts and trained as a classical violinist. Instead of joining the symphony, however, Jacques started his own dance band which became very successful in the Boston area during the late 1920s. In this time he also performed in Los Angeles famous Ambassador Hotel's Coconut Grove ballroom. During the 1930s, he focused much of his attention on network radio appearances.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• 1920's
• roaring
• 20's
• jazz
• blues
• swing
• bigband
• 78rpm
• Coconut
• Grove
• Baur

[Corrie121]

What a treat on this dismal day (weather wise). This cheers me up no end.

Thank you for sharing.

[pax41]

Glad I could cheer you up. The weather is hot here today.

[bill3murr]

this song has a timelessness about it....very fine version. thanks

[pax41]

The intro to this one is unique to say the least.

[idasynco]

I agree. that dramatic opening was what sets this above and beyond!!! thx for sharing!!

[pax41]

Glad you thought so to Karen. I always like the unique and creative arrangements.

[vladdrac88]

So Elvis! :)

[merrihew]

I generally don't care for waltzes but Baur saves this one.

[pax41]

The vocal is by Franklyn Baur. Muchas Gracias

[pax41]

Thank you, I forgot to add this information.

[Masquerade03]

What a lovely rendition! I think this is the one I like the most. Orchestal arrangements and vocals are superb! Thanks Bob.