"Early in the Morning Blues" The Virginians dir. Ross Gorman

Victor (BW) 18946-B "Early in the Morning Blues" - Fox Trot (Ray Klages) The Virginians, under the direction of Ross Gorman. First issued circa late 1922. Played on my VV-VIa.


"Ray Klages (1888 - 1947) Klages was an active songwriter during the 1920's and 30's. Educated at Baltimore City College, he first began songwriting in his 20's and as with many songwriters of the period, began in vaudeville. Klages served in the military in WW I and during his early musical career worked for various song publishing houses in New York. Klages also collaborated and wrote a few Broadway productions including the score for Sally in 1922. He collaborated with many of the best songwriters of the period. Some of his more important works were; Doin' The Raccoon; Just You, Just Me; Pardon Me Pretty Baby and Early In The Morning Blues."

From Parlor Songs: Popular Sheet Music From The 1800s to the 1920s:
http://parlorsongs.com/issues/2005-5/thismonth/feature.php

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• Victrola
• VV-VI
• phonograph
• TheVirginians
• 1920's
• FoxTrot
• Blues

[cowtippingrocks]

My last name is Klages. I wonder if he's a distant relative.

[fuzzbear6240]

Cowtippingrocks, I looked up Ray Klages and found some info. I've added it to the descriptive on the upper right. I hope it help get you started researching a possible relation.

Regards, J.

[cowtippingrocks]

Thanks for the info!