Sam Lanin & His Orchestra – Take in the Sun, Hang Out the Moon (1926)
Samuel C. Lanin was born in Russia, September 4, 1891. where he was the third of ten children. Soon afterward, his parents, Benjamin and Mary, moved the family to the United States and settled in Philadelphia. Clearly, Sam Lanin’s family… Continue reading
“Lucky Day!” (The Revelers, 1926)
The Revelers–the original Revelers were tenors Franklyn Baur (1.) and Lewis James (2.), baritone Elliot Shaw (3.), bass Wilfred Glenn (4.), and pianist Frank Black, 5.)are best known today for inspiring the German singing group, The Comedian Harmonists. Lead tenor… Continue reading
Henry Burr – The Prisoner’s Sweetheart (1926)
Henry Burr (Jan.15,1882 – April 6,1941) was a Canadian singer of popular songs from the early part of the early 20th century, early radio performer and producer. He was born Harry Haley McClaskey and used Henry Burr as one of… Continue reading
Elsie Carlisle “I LOVE MY BABY” (1926)
I LOVE MY BABY (My Baby Loves Me) Sung by Elsie Carlisle Recorded May 25, 1926 Music: Harry Warren Words: Bud Green Elsie Carlisle (1898 – 1977) was a popular radio performer in England in the 1920s and 1930s. She… Continue reading