Fats Waller and His Rhythm - Until the Real Thing Comes Along (1936)

Charted at #3 in 1936. The opening notes of this recording are very similar to those used by the Ink Spots on most of their hits beginning a few years later. The Ink Spots recorded their own version of "Until the Real Thing Comes Along" in 1941. Other hit versions of this song from 1936 include: #1 for Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy, #10 for Jan Garber and His Orchestra and #20 for Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra. Recorded August 1, 1936 (Victor 25374).
Written by Mann Holiner, Alberta Nichols, Sammy Cahn, Saul Chaplin & L.E. Freeman.
B-side is "I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby (and My Baby's Crazy 'Bout Me)".

[@Az2013ful]

I love Fats Waller. Great showman. Thanks so much!!

[@cristinaletechipia7030]

Hermosa, hermosa!!! La he escuchado con The Platters muy bonita también, pero esta
versión, que supongo es la primera, me ha encantado pues me fascina la música de
las décadas 30, 40, 50, etc. Gracias por compartir.

[@dickalbers9741]

HE WAS GREAT

[@frithst]

Lovely warm sound on this.

[@hunlandsMom]

He is awesome.

[@sebastianverney7851]

I'd work for you, I'd even slave for you
I'd be a beggar or a knave for you (whatever that is)
And if that isn't love, it'll have to do
Until the real thing comes along
I'd gladly move the earth for you
To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do (gotta do)
Until the real thing comes along
With all the words, dear, at my command
I just can't make you understand
I'll always love you, darling, come what may
My heart is yours, what more can I say?
(You want me to rob a bank? Well I won't do it)
I'd sigh for you, yes, I'd even cry for you, yes
I'd tear the stars down from the skies for you
If that isn't love, well…