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I first saw Chevalier in the late 1960s when the movie Can-Can was on TV and have enjoyed is his charm and voice since then although I have not listened to any of his songs for quite a while. There are couple of uploads of ""Mais où est ma Zouzou" on RUclips, but they aren't in particularly good sound.

Discogs lists eight discs. Al Jockers also had his own dance band and there are a number of recordings on the Internet Archive.

Check out his Wikipedia entry! Benjamin Bernard Selvin (March 5, 1898 - July 15, 1980) was an American musician, bandleader, and record producer. He was known as the Dean of Recorded Music. According to The Guinness Book of World Records, Selvin recorded more musical sides (on 78-rpm discs) than any other person. One reason for this prolific output is that he recorded for dozens of different record labels during this productive time in the industry, using a different name for each label. His output has been estimated at 13,000 to 20,000 song titles. I found the lyrics on line. I think he was put in the "friend zone".

I need to find more of these green "ethnic" Columbias. What surprises me was how good the sound was for 1906-ish.

ChatGPT suspects that he was inspired by the vibrant social life of Saratoga NY during the racing season although there is no record of him ever performing there.

ChatGPT doesn't know of any public record of Sue Carol responding to the song or commenting on its association with her. There also was no evidence of a direct relationship between Carol and Lewis.

It took me quite a while of working with Midjourney to come with this.

I need to find more Harry Richman!

Here is a heart right back at you. I hearing this with the Hawaiian sound.

@glenscentennialoldies thank you, one sugestion: Ernesto Nazareth.

​@@salamasilver Love me some Latin dance music! There are four discs over on the Internet Archive. I will give them a listen. I did find this on the 'Tube. ruclips.net/video/H4gE7-COmQQ/видео.html

I love old style violin. I need to transfer more of his shorts from the acoustic era.

Alice in Chains?

Midjourney teams up with Dr. Seuss when it comes to brass instruments. I think some brass maker should try to make an instrument based on Midjourney designs just to see what they sound like.

They were the same line-up as the Criterion quartet. Most recordings under that name will be similar.

Or maybe just simply the Holy Male Quartet.

I use Midjourney for most of my art, which I credit in the Description. Midjourney has gotten a lot better with pianos and violins but brass instruments all look like something from Dr. Seuss.

Coleridge-Taylor's "Christmas Overture" was first performed in 1925. Whereas this is from 1923. Both are just medleys of popular carols of the time. I also found a Welsh Guard's version of this Bennett medley but preferred this performance.

I have loved the Schubert "Ave Maria" ever since I first heard in Fantasia and always picture the monks with candles passing over the bridge. I wonder if there is a special term for sopranos that can sing so beautifully in such a high register.

I have heard there are several recordings where he gets a little racy with the double entendres. Do you remember anything about them?

Gounod did a masterful job adapting the Bach.

Fun fact, I just posted Erna Sack singing the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria" from 1937. When I first listened to it without knowing the date, I assumed it WAS an excellent acoustic as its frequency response was so limited. I normally wouldn't put such a "modern" recording on this channel, but she does have a beautiful voice. Its had the added bonus that the disc surface was relatively quiet and undistorted so it hadn't ever been played back on an acoustic player.

@glenscentennialoldies I listened to it, and I see what you mean. Perhaps they used a cheap carbon microphone. Or maybe it was transcribed from a pre-electric recording? Either way, it was bad quality for that label. I've heard better sound reproduction from Reynolds Wrap, but the vocalist is good.

The Great War was "The war to end all wars". The whole "Peace on Earth" thing sure hasn't been holding up. There are several love songs to mothers on my channel. Too lazy to look them up at the moment.

It is OK to like the stories and music even if you don't believe they are true. Verdi was an atheist at a time when very few people at the time were and yet his Requiem is the absolute best ever written. As was Berlioz with the second best Requiem, I might add.

​@@glenscentennialoldiesI still like them, though I am a naturalist. I don't consider myself an atheist because this is a Marxist push on the modern world, actually brought to you by the same ones who created those wonderful old Xmas songs. Hint: they weren't Atheists.

In deed! This is a quite a wonderfully recorded and pressed acoustic.

Sub-bass flugel horn!

Well it certainly saves having to memorize lyrics. Just strum that uke and Vo-Do-De-O away!

Tubular Bells! It is nice to hear the mixed quartet as at the time they seem to have been mainly male quartets.

Apparently this was a signature tune of Ted Lewis, one of my favorites. I should see if I can find a copy of him playing it.

If I had a time machine, I would definitely be spend most of my time hanging out at the Cotton Club listening to Cab Calloway and watching everybody dance. Me, one left feet and a peg leg.

I love the Hawaiian flare here they gave to this lovely tune. I can just imagine friends gathering around the gramophone over 100 years ago and dancing a waltz to this disc.

I could only find a few people on RUclips playing it on the accordion or piano but no bands, so I asked ChatGPT (Chatty) and their response was- Yes, "The Jolly Coppersmith" (also known as "Der fröhliche Hammerschmied") by Carl Peters remains a favorite, especially among traditional concert and brass bands. While it may not be as prevalent as it once was, you’ll still hear it at parades, community events, and even as a part of some marching band performances, particularly those with an old-fashioned or festive theme. Its upbeat rhythm, playful melody, and familiar anvil sound effects give it a nostalgic charm that appeals to audiences and musicians alike. In concert settings, bands sometimes include "The Jolly Coppersmith" in medleys of classic marches or as a light-hearted interlude. It’s also enjoyed by audiences for its catchy tune and lively pace, which brings a sense of nostalgia and fun to performances.

I am constantly amazed how intricate and creative some of these arrangements are. Updated the Description. Thanks!

Love this quartet with Campbell and Burr under its various names.

Be sure to check out my Frank Crumit playlist. ruclips.net/p/PLJSyfyJfPboxx46TBY5EYuvsRK2MNKXZJ

I wonder if she appreciated this song.

That is actually a good question. Reading about her, she was a saucy and talented lady. I sure would have love to have met her!

@@glenscentennialoldies Very interesting. I'll have to look more into her.

Yes, I can see the similarity in the delivery, but of the several of her recordings I have heard, that seems to be her style too. I check DAHR and they don't have Williams down as performing it. P.S. I LOVE Bert Williams!

@@glenscentennialoldies Jean Shepherd, the once famous NY radio host, used to play this song constantly, but it was the Billy Murray version. So I looked to see if anyone else had recorded it and found this one, which I also liked. It's easier to listen to because the recording is clearer.

Ted Lewis is one of my absolute favorite performers from this time. So off-the-wall creative, he seems like he wouldn't have been as famous outside of a niche market as he was but he was second only to Paul Whiteman in popularity.

If that is from a Harry Lauder song, I must have it!

@@glenscentennialoldies No, it's from the video game "Thank Goodness You're Here!", which used this song in an area where you met the character of "Brigadier Bean Tin".

Please explain. I didn't realize they were still pressing 78s 24 years ago!

Stop lying, chico

Con Conrad could write some nice tunes. I should try to find a version with the words.

I had to check out what the "Yama Yama Man" was. Here is Ginger Rogers recreating it. ruclips.net/video/VCB2xsrm4vk/видео.html

Goodman and his crew really developed that Big Band Swing sound!

@@glenscentennialoldies Indeed, and then Glenn Miller perfected it!

@@JamesIrwins78s "They don't give a damn about any trumpet playing band. It ain't what they call rock and roll." Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing"