"Margie" (Eddie Cantor, 1921)

MARGIE

You may talk about your love affairs,
Here's one I'd like to tell to you,
All night long they sit upon the stairs,
He holds her close and starts to coo:

"My little Margie, I'm always thinkin' of you, Margie
I'll tell the world I love you
Don't forget your promise to me,
I have bought the home and ring and everything

For Margie--you've been my inspiration
Days are never blue...
After all is said and done
Really there is only one
Oh, Margie, Margie it's you!"

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More on composer Con Conrad:

Con Conrad (b. 1891, New York City, d. 1938, Van Nuys, CA.) was born Conrad K. Dober and came to Tin Pan Alley by way of vaudeville where he had starred since age 16. His first published song was Down In Dear New Orleans in 1912. He was a partner in a publishing firm, The Broadway Music Corporation, with Henry Waterson (later of Berlin, Waterson & Snider) and by 1918 was associated with other publishers, including Shapiro & Bernstein.

***Conrad's 1920 hit Margie was a resounding hit and established Conrad as a major songwriter of the era. Margie was written for Eddie Cantor and the name came from Cantor's five year old daughter. Cantor introduced the song at the Winter Garden and later included it in the 1921 revue, The Midnight Rounders.

Conrad wrote a number of other big hits from 1920 through the 30's till his death. Some of his big hits included, Barney Google, 1923 with Billy Rose , Ma! (He's Making Eyes At Me), 1921 and Prisoner of Love* in 1931.

*With Russ Columbo (thanks, Corrie!)

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[mrdee11091]

thank you for the post can i ask why you always disable the ratings i would of put 5 thanks

[RReady555]

Hi Paul,

Thanks! Have been on the receiving end of irreversible ratings mischief...would just as soon opt out. ;)

Regards,

-RR

[vinylsingleman]

Eddie died in 1964 at 71, but sadly he outlived his own daughter Margie, who died of cancer in the late 1950s, while in her 40s.

[RReady555]

Thanks, vinylsingleman--always tragic when parents outlive their kids...even a heart as valiant as Eddie's must have been broken.

Best,

-RR

[JTPolo101]

In addition to his daughter , Cantors beloved wife Ida died in 1962.

[RReady555]

Thanks for the added information. JT--yes, Eddie and Ida were always a very close couple.

Kindest regards,

-RR

[298625]

Cantor and Jolson - a couple of greats! Eddie Cantor once said that he and Jolson had one thing in common - they both thought Jolson was the greatest!

[CarlDuke]

One of the truly talented men of the 20th century. A fine rival for the magnificent Jolson.

[sineaddg]

@DracoFamiliar I definitelty agree although I don't know anyone my age who likes swing lol

[DracoFamiliar]

@GnarlyPoundage Me too! Us youth that love swing music so much should start a come-back movement of epic porportions! Thumbs up if you agree!

[GnarlyPoundage]

@monky999 Not if I can help it! I'm seventeen, and I spread this stuff around to my buddies at the local swing-dancing venue whenever I can!

[quizzicalsphinx]

The whole purpose of YouTube is to preserve little gems like this. Thanks for posting.

[thefabulousmark]

I have never heard this version-very personal as if he were actually singing to her-

[cinnamongirls]

I cannot believe I found this on a whim. THANK YOU for putting this on utube. I wanted a chance to hear the no1 songs when my Mum n Dad were born but didn't think i'd find them. thank u thanku

[i12gohome]

I've love Eddie forever, it seems! Thanks so much for this new-to-me treasure!

[JCJasion]

I remember the situation comedy "Margie" She had a boyfriend, Haywood. And a father who was always noodling with gimmicry in the cellar, like the two horn-speakers for 'stereo' off the old Victrola.

[monky999]

he was great. "march of dimes" etc. sad that it won't be long until he's as culturally inaccessible, and forgotten.