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“A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.” Words by Eric Maschwitz, music by Manning Sherwin (1940). Recorded by Elsie Carlisle under the musical direction of Jay Wilbur on April 11, 1940. Rex 9816 mx. R-4799-1. “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” is a simple, sentimental love song that recounts the circumstances of the first meeting of …
“All I Do Is Dream of You.” Words by Arthur Freed, music by Nacio Herb Brown (composed for the 1934 film Sadie McKee). Recorded by Elsie Carlisle on July 18, 1934. Decca F-5122 mx. TB-1400-1. [Audio temporarily unavailable] “All I Do Is Dream of You” was composed in 1934 by Nacio Herb Brown, with lyrics …
“’Leven Pounds of Heaven.” Words by Joe McCarthy, melody by Matt Malneck (1930). Recorded by Elsie Carlisle with orchestral accompaniment on June 23, 1932. Decca F-3038 mx. GB-4589-?. The lyrics of “’Leven Pounds of Heaven” represent a mother’s effusive confession of having found life’s meaning in the form of an eleven-pound baby (sex unknown). Such …
“Fare Thee Well, Annabelle.” Words by Mort Dixon, music by Allie Wrubel (1934). Recorded on June 20, 1935 by Ambrose and His Orchestra, with vocals by Donald Stewart, Elsie Carlisle, and the Rhythm Brothers. Decca F-5590 mx. GB-7245-1. Personnel: Bert Ambrose dir. Max Goldberg-t-mel / Harry Owen and 1 unknown-t / Ted Heath-Lew Davis-tb / …
“Mama, I Long for a Sweetheart.” Music by Ramón Collazo; original Spanish lyrics by Roberto Fontaina; English translation by Carol Raven. Recorded by Elsie Carlisle with orchestral accompaniment on June 20, 1935. Decca F-5586 mx. GB-7241-1. This popular 1928 tango by Uruguayan composer Ramón Collazo saw new life in a 1934 English translation by American …
“Let That Be a Lesson to You.” Words and music by Isham Jones (1932). Recorded by Ray Starita and His Ambassadors with vocals by Elsie Carlisle on June 15, 1932. Sterno 985 mx. S-2478-3. Personnel: Ray Starita-cl-ts dir. Sid Buckman-Nat Gonella-t / tb / ?Chester Smith-cl-as-bar-o / Nat Star-cl-as / George Glover-cl-ts-vn / George Hurley-vn / …
