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Al Bowlly and Ella Logan - Frankie & Johnnie Blues + two other tracks
Al Bowlly and Ella Logan sing the classic American popular song "Frankie And Johnny" (labelled as "Frankie & Johnnie Blues"), recorded in London on November 24th, 1930 and released on British Decca F-2206.
Following this track, you will hear a 'blues' side that Al Bowlly made during the same recording session. Though the song title on the original Decca label contains an offensive word, the lyrics do not actually mention the word, so I've decided to upload the recording with photos of Bowlly in place of the label.
Finally, you will hear Ella Logan singing Spencer Williams' song "She Walked Right Up And Took My Man Away", again from the same recording session. She was only 17 at the time and her voice displays a youthful Glaswegian spirit, adding a notable Armstrong-like growl here and there! Logan subsequently carved out a successful career in the USA. She died of cancer, aged 56, in 1969. Her niece was the jazz singer and actress Annie Ross and her nephew was the actor Jimmy Logan OBE. The photo that you see in the video shows Ella Logan with American trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1930 (Bunny Berigan was appearing in London with Hal Kemp's band at the time).
AL BOWLLY AND ELLA LOGAN
Al Bowlly (?guitar) and Ella Logan (vocals), with vocal interjections by unknown male.
Recorded in London, November 24th, 1930
BG-2323-1…….Frankie & Johnnie Blues…….Decca F-2206
AL BOWLLY
Al Bowlly (vocals), with vocal interjections by Ella Logan and unknown male
Recorded at same session as above
BG-2322-2…….N****r Blues…………………..Decca F-2560
ELLA LOGAN
Ella Logan (vocals) accompanied by Al Bowlly (?guitar, and vocalising)
Recorded at same session as above
BG-2321-2..She Walked Right Up
And Took My Man Away……….Decca F-2560
Al Bowlly is listed in some discographies as the guitarist on these sides, though this is by no means certain. The guitarist is very good! Interestingly, there is a second unknown male voice heard on the first two sides. Perhaps he is the guitarist! Could it be Len Fillis, who was a friend of Al Bowlly's and could play pretty good rhythm-style and single-string jazz guitar? Listen to Fillis' playing on Fred Elizalde's "Somebody Stole My Gal", for instance. Len Fillis often worked with Bowlly on recording sessions made around this time (though usually playing Hawaiian style guitar).
Following this track, you will hear a 'blues' side that Al Bowlly made during the same recording session. Though the song title on the original Decca label contains an offensive word, the lyrics do not actually mention the word, so I've decided to upload the recording with photos of Bowlly in place of the label.
Finally, you will hear Ella Logan singing Spencer Williams' song "She Walked Right Up And Took My Man Away", again from the same recording session. She was only 17 at the time and her voice displays a youthful Glaswegian spirit, adding a notable Armstrong-like growl here and there! Logan subsequently carved out a successful career in the USA. She died of cancer, aged 56, in 1969. Her niece was the jazz singer and actress Annie Ross and her nephew was the actor Jimmy Logan OBE. The photo that you see in the video shows Ella Logan with American trumpeter Bunny Berigan in 1930 (Bunny Berigan was appearing in London with Hal Kemp's band at the time).
AL BOWLLY AND ELLA LOGAN
Al Bowlly (?guitar) and Ella Logan (vocals), with vocal interjections by unknown male.
Recorded in London, November 24th, 1930
BG-2323-1…….Frankie & Johnnie Blues…….Decca F-2206
AL BOWLLY
Al Bowlly (vocals), with vocal interjections by Ella Logan and unknown male
Recorded at same session as above
BG-2322-2…….N****r Blues…………………..Decca F-2560
ELLA LOGAN
Ella Logan (vocals) accompanied by Al Bowlly (?guitar, and vocalising)
Recorded at same session as above
BG-2321-2..She Walked Right Up
And Took My Man Away……….Decca F-2560
Al Bowlly is listed in some discographies as the guitarist on these sides, though this is by no means certain. The guitarist is very good! Interestingly, there is a second unknown male voice heard on the first two sides. Perhaps he is the guitarist! Could it be Len Fillis, who was a friend of Al Bowlly's and could play pretty good rhythm-style and single-string jazz guitar? Listen to Fillis' playing on Fred Elizalde's "Somebody Stole My Gal", for instance. Len Fillis often worked with Bowlly on recording sessions made around this time (though usually playing Hawaiian style guitar).
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Thank you for sharing such detailed background on this marvelous session.
1:45:00
Gentleman Blues
What a wonderful discovery Nick , incidentally I have a copy of ' Church Mouse On A Spree ' , the piano played by Albert Marlan .It was played in its entirety on Henry's very last Guest Night in April 1970 on Radio 2 which I recorded, a copy given to the National Sound Archive.as it was not saved by the BBC .
Thank you very much Roger for that interesting information, especially about the piano player on 'Church Mouse On A Spree '.
never, never tire of this wonderful interaction -- two men in full command of what they were working at...
Hey Nick great stuff Incredible transfer as always I have a question Was thisa 78 or some other format Also have you ever considered doing a course on transferring cleaning and digitally restoring the recordings as the way you do I would gladly pay for that and learn more and I think a lot of people would also appreciate it Because I have to tell you something this channel has the best transfers of 78 RPM recordings that I have ever heard in my life So glad to have stumbled across this channel
Thank you very much for your kind comments about my transfers. The idea of running a course on transferring and restoring 78s is an interesting one, but really most of this type of work is intuitive and based on years of experience. One develops a "feel" for the sound, always trying to stick as close as possible to the original while removing the unwanted surface noise without going too far. I guess I could advise on equipment, but there are already posts and articles on this subject. I do recommend an article that VJM Magazine published several years ago on the correct stylus type and size to use, according to the groove size of the various makes of 78. This is available on the VJM website, under "Articles". I am also sure that VJM or other sources have published articles on the best equalisation curves to apply. However, it's one's own ears that ultimately determine the sound of a restoration, and this will always be somewhat subjective….listeners also have their preferences (some prefer more surface noise to be removed, while others want less removed, etc.). Thanks again....your comments are much appreciated.
hi I know this is more about experience than anything else I also have been restoring 78 and all of that for around 12 or 13 years myself However I would love to now kwhat know what gear and software are you using Since I always try to learn new stuff despite doing this restoration stuff for so long now however I think it’s always good to learn how other people restore the recordings because you always learn a thing or two So that’s why my reasoning of why you should do a course
@@nickdellow6073 2:41 hi I have a question upon reading the article and a thing I found where y were being interviewed My question is what program do you use to the clique and the crackle the recordings since I find that the next clicking tools presence on isotope RXROK but not as good as I would love them to be sure they get the job done but I can almost always hear the processing before it removes some cliques So what could I use instead of those tools nowadays I’m using the waves the clique VST and some very light isotope but I can always hear that I messed with the audio not because the transient has been removed iCan hear it that it removed the clicks but it has added a typical the click artifact stuff I’ll guess you know what I’m trying to say so I would like to experiment and have more options so when those tools are not doing the job and I don’t want to force them since they would make the audio worse Sorry for the jumbled mess of this thing is
@@ferranmelero7727 I will send you a private email (gmail) in the next few days about this. I am rushing around tomorrow, so it might be Tuesday. I have your gmail address.
What a treat to hear two such talented people nearly a century further on. Didn't Al Bowlly play a 4 string tenor guitar ? How many strings are we hearing here ?
I have seen photos of Al with four and six string guitars. Originally he played banjo, so I guess he would have initially transferred over to four-string tenor guitar with banjo tuning, and then moved onto six string guitar. Sounds like six string here, but I'm not 100% certain.
I recently thought of doing this as well. Thanks for the immaculate transfers as always! First time hearing "She Walked Right Up And Took My Man" in HQ.
Many thanks for your kind words about the transfers.
@@nickdellow6073 I'm pretty sure that Al Bowlly didn't play guitar here, but Len Fillis. And the third vocal is probably "Linn Milford" as well.
I love this tune and this is a fun version.
She says “the answer” then muffled and then “I have never forgotten” which is scary
Love this vocalion
Great soloists and wonderful jazz music!
Nick this is great band and transfer.
Many thanks for your comment. Much appreciated.
Nice! Wasn't Fred Elizalde Spanish / Filipino? I heard he came to England in the 20s and started his band at the Savoy Hotel. Do you know what he did in the 1930s & 40s?
An extraordinary session with extraordinary musicians, many of them with Native American roots, I don't know if anyone has noticed that circumstance.
Very nice.
Thanks! This is just wonderful!
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Today Nov.12.2024..I.finally Found.out.whom sings I'm.longing.to belong.to someone On.the.perfect 78.rpm.record Annette.hanShaw
Nick, you're great! Nice song! Would you enjoy listening to this unique arrangement live on stage?
What a jam!
Nice!
Un français parfait 👍
Second take of this song with a solo by Lester, well differentiated from the first take, and above all, in my opinion, with a warmer and well-toned take of Billie's voice that allows us to appreciate a vibrato rarely so well recorded . Thank you.
I appreciate the inclusion of James P.'s intro mutilated in other published versions of this marvel. What a drive!!!
What a great record and transfer!!
Excellent! Red Nichols and Leo McConville on trumpets 🎺. Thank you Nick!
Sounds great!
Woah her voice got so much higher fidelity! That’s dedication.
Best transfer ever!
Terrible singers, wonderful band!
British Brunswick's electrical recordings, at least with this specimen here, sounds nearly superior to America's.
I am wondering if they were more hit and miss in terms of quality. I agree the recording quality of this one is fabulous, whereas some of the other early run British Brunswicks are of much more dubious quality. I am thinking here of recordings such as Sugar by Elizalde and his band (Brunswick 150) which has distortion and other defects in the recording. Where as Clarinet Marmarlade by the same band is a crystal clear recording of high quality although also from the same early run.
Thanks, Nick, just gorgeous - (with this further Elizalde disc, you are really spoiling us!)
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing.
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A beautiful intro by Louis ad lib, captured with its natural sound, without artifice, compressors and annoying reverberations and with the means of the time. Then, the simple exposition of the theme (which is no small thing), supported by a very competent orchestra. Finally Pops in all its splendor and magnificence. A 10 for this post, thanks Nick!
Nice!
Spectacular performance from my favourite Brit orch!
Oh yes! Just the thing for brightening up a dull day!
Fantastic!
How about that solo by Jimmy Dorsey?
Nick, thank you for the outstanding transfer of this radio program. I’ve heard many recordings of this show. None come close to your quality!!
This is great!
Although people say the band was very popular, in my experience it was hard to find their records in my little corner of New England, near the MA/RI border.
Earl Hines is in the jazz books because he is black. Unfortunately Elizalde was white so there is a lot of prejudice against him to start with. I have read racist writers again and again who say only blacks play authentic jazz. That is garbage.
Beautiful recording, beautiful transfer, transcendent band. The tune that's interpolated at the end is "In the Evening by the Moonlight," NOT "Liebestraum." I still don't get what EITHER has to do with "Wabash Blues."
Thank you for your kind words about the recording and the transfer. Sorry, but the interpolation near the end IS a fragment from "Liebestraum"!
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This is brilliant! Thanks for posting Nick! Love the sax work.
Vocal duet by Carlton Coon and Joe Sanders.