Charleston--Paul Whiteman and His Orch., 1925

The Cecil Mack-Jimmie Johnson classic, brilliantly arranged by Ferde Grofe, who shares piano duties with Harry Parrella. From 5/7/1925--the eighth take! I'd love to hear some of the botched efforts, if only for their historical value. Plus, for the novelty of hearing this expert orchestra screwing up.

[@johns.4708]

Your comments are just as entertaining as this hot-cha-cha side.

[@savio807]

Thank you! And I just now noticed a typo in the Rust discography: This is listed as "Char." And I guess we'll never know who's scatting in the background.

[@johns.4708]

Lots of traps in this chart. Your comments are just as entertaining as this hot-cha-cha side. Wonder who does the vocalizations?

[@savio807]

That's the big question. Neither Rust nor DAHR provides a credit. I suspect a regular member, but...

[@michaelrecycle1986]

I always thought it was Whiteman himself?@@savio807

[@savio807]

@@michaelrecycle1986 Interesting. To me, it doesn't sound like Paul, but it's possible...