Vaughn De Leath "TheToymaker's Dream" (1929)

"The Toymaker's Dream"
Words and Music by Ernie Golden
sung by Vaughn DeLeath
Recorded January 10, 1929
Victor 21975

Vaughn DeLeath (1896 - 1943) was a singer with extensive radio and recording career in the 1920s and 1930s. Sometimes credited with originating "crooning." Grew up in California. Concert singer and composer in early teens, attended Mills College in California. Reportedly first woman on radio, active from mid 1920s to early 1930s on Wrigley Show 1926-27, Firestone Hour 1929-30, various NBC shows. Managed New York station WDT. On Broadway in "Laugh, Clown, Laugh" in 1923. Returned to network radio in early 1935, continued through 1930s. In 1936 ran night club in Stamford, Connecticut. During career played vaudeville and recorded frequently. Composer or lyricist for several a songs: "Drive Safely", "Hi-Yo Silver", "I Wasn't Lying", "Blue Bonnets" and "Madonna's Lullaby."

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Music

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• Vaughn DeLeath
• Toymaker's Dream
• 1929
• Ernie Golden
• santa
• claus
• toys
• toyshop
• childrens
• song
• crooner
• contralto
• christmas
• dream
• fantasy
• children
• kids
• Mothers Day

[Sandygmrfs]

A million thanks for posting this.I learned to play it on the organ for my dear old Dad years ago. He is now 87 and I've played it for him during my last visit only today. I love to play it myself, although the music I have for it doesn't have that last bit where he wakes up. Dad has told me about it, and now Ive heard it.He'll be over the moon when I show him this utube rendition of it. Well done, and again, thank you.

[bsgs98]

@Sandygmrfs Thanks for your nice comments. Your dad must have been a small child when he first heard this. I am glad you found this version and I hope he enjoys it!

[gmmix]

Great rendition and imaginative graphics. You spent a good deal of time preparing this video....and it shows! Thank you for your efforts.

[bsgs98]

@gmmix Thank you for your kind remarks. It's much appreciated!

[walnuttheclown]

This is fantastic.I just heard it on the Saturday Night listener's request program. It is not on the Vaughn De Leath compilation that I have.

[bsgs98]

@walnuttheclown Thanks for watching. There are at least two other versions of this posted on YT. One has Irving Kaufman doing the vocal and the other Smith Ballew.

[genia106]

My Darling Bill,

I love Vaugh's lovely vocal and your DELIGHTFUL video filled with images of Santa all the beautful vintage toys.

I JUST LOVE VINTAGE TOYS.... Absolutely CHARMING. A million Christmas Stars.

Merry Christmas to YOU....may it be Wonderous.

Genia

[walnuttheclown]

@bsgs98 yes, until last week I had never heard this song.

[bsgs98]

@abendstunde49 It is a fun song, not the typical torch song that Vaughn De Leath is known for. It was probably intended for the kids to enjoy!

[abendstunde49]

Great video! Lots of fun!