Despite being such a prolific early singer, Harry Macdonough is underrated as far as recording pioneers go. I love Billy Murray, Ada Jones, Collins, etc, but Macdonough's sweet vocals are a standout during this era of recorded sound.
Now, in the summer of life, sweetheart You say you love but me Gladly I give all my heart to you Throbbing with ecstasy But last night I saw, while a-dreaming, The future old and gray, And I wondered if you'll love me then, dear Just as you do today? Will you love me in December as you do in May? Will you love me in the good old-fashioned way? When my hair has all turned gray, Will you kiss me then and say, That you love me in December as you do in May? You say the glow on my cheek, sweetheart Is like the rose so sweet But when the bloom of fair youth has flown Then will our lips still meet? When life's setting sun fades away, dear, And all is said and done, Will you arms still entwine and caress me? Will our hearts beat as one? Will you love me in December as you do in May? Will you love me in the good old-fashioned way? When my hair has all turned gray, Will you kiss me then and say, That you love me in December as you do in May?
That's interesting. Another song was written by a man in southern California i think, i don't recall his name, but he also became a prominent politician -- just from the success of his song, "Mexicali Rose".
This is a song written by James J Walker, my 3rd cousin who later became the mayor of New York City 1926- 1932.
I Agree!
Despite being such a prolific early singer, Harry Macdonough is underrated as far as recording pioneers go. I love Billy Murray, Ada Jones, Collins, etc, but Macdonough's sweet vocals are a standout during this era of recorded sound.
Now, in the summer of life, sweetheart
You say you love but me
Gladly I give all my heart to you
Throbbing with ecstasy
But last night I saw, while a-dreaming,
The future old and gray,
And I wondered if you'll love me then, dear
Just as you do today?
Will you love me in December as you do in May?
Will you love me in the good old-fashioned way?
When my hair has all turned gray,
Will you kiss me then and say,
That you love me in December as you do in May?
You say the glow on my cheek, sweetheart
Is like the rose so sweet
But when the bloom of fair youth has flown
Then will our lips still meet?
When life's setting sun fades away, dear,
And all is said and done,
Will you arms still entwine and caress me?
Will our hearts beat as one?
Will you love me in December as you do in May?
Will you love me in the good old-fashioned way?
When my hair has all turned gray,
Will you kiss me then and say,
That you love me in December as you do in May?
What a beautiful song
Another fine sentimental song by Harry Macdonough!
What is this two part harmony at 2:24-2:32?! Usually you’d expect the lead to sing solo there. That was so unexpected and gorgeous.
I know you will!
Words by Jimmy Walker (the future Mayor of NYC)... "The Jazz Mayor".
Will you still love me on election day like you did when l was running as a candidate
That's interesting. Another song was written by a man in southern California i think, i don't recall his name, but he also became a prominent politician -- just from the success of his song, "Mexicali Rose".
The Shanon Quartet did a good version of this about some twenty years later.
Charming!!
Obviously one person wasn't loved in December lol