Isham Jones Orchestra - "Ma!" (He's Making Eyes at Me) (1921)

Ma ! (He's Making Eyes at Me)
Lyric by Sydney Clare
Music by Con Conrad
Isham Jones Orchestra
Recorded September 1921
Brunswick 5065

Isham Jones (1894 - 1956) was the leader of an outstanding band for many years, towered above most contemporaries because of arrangements and impeccable musicianship. He had a full, rich ensemble sound and good beat enhanced by tasteful use of tuba. He was a tough disciplinarian but equally important as a composer whose songs became standards and enjoyed great popularity. Jones began in Chicago in 1915 playing tenor sax and led a trio. Later larger groups at Green Mill and Rainbo Gardens and good runs at Hotel Sherman. While touring, he played New York and appeared in London (1924). Prolific recording during 1920s and 1930s, his fame grew as he composed a hit tune or two almost every year. A top arranger of his was Gordon Jenkins and musicians Joe Bishop, tuba, Jiggs Noble, piano, Johnny Carl;son, trumpet, Milt Yaner alto sax and clarinet. Disbanded about 1942, thereafter led bands at intervals. Most notable compositions: "I'll See You In My Dreams," "On the Alamo," "Swingin' Down the Lane," "It had to be You," and "Why Can't this Night Go On Forever."

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[bsgs98]

@2reeler Happy to share. Glad you enjoyed it!

[2reeler]

I love the Isham Jones Orchstra and havent had the pleasure to hear such an early hit by them! Thanks for sharing it! Biff

[bsgs98]

@pax41 Eddie Cantor performed this song in a Broadway Musical in 1921 but he never recorded it until 1944. I remember it being popular in the 1950s when I was a lot younger!

[pax41]

I did not realize t his song went back this far. Thanks for sharing!

[bsgs98]

@abendstunde49 Thanks! I appreciate your comment.

[abendstunde49]

GREAT video! You have really captured the spirit of the era!