Oh You Beautiful Doll - Billy Murray and the American Quartet . 1911 Hit Record! Vintage Audio

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  • @lisalayne7100
    @lisalayne7100 8 років тому +217

    my great grandma was sixteen when this song was released, she lived a long full life and passed in 2002 at 106. what a legacy and to be alive during this time was just extraordinary!

    • @shri5915
      @shri5915 7 років тому +21

      WOW LUCKY HER I BET NOW SHES GLAD SHES NOT HERE THIS WORLD TODAY, HAS LOST ITS MIND . HOWEVER SHE DID LIVE IN A MUCH MORE FAMILY AND GOD FEARING TIME THEN NOW .IT IS SO IMORAL NOW .

    • @chrisguzman5080
      @chrisguzman5080 6 років тому +7

      I'm sorry for your lost Her death has my age 15

    • @aydenirwin2173
      @aydenirwin2173 5 років тому +8

      My Great Great Great Grandpa was 5 when this came out personally I prefer Big Band Jazz from the 1920s but I’ll still listen and respect this music. I cannot stand music after 1985 and I’m 13.

    • @sofiabravo1994
      @sofiabravo1994 4 роки тому +5

      @@ragnarthomsen3914 that’s not something to mock but admire because most kids don’t know music even 20 years old. This is wonderful.

    • @ragnarthomsen3914
      @ragnarthomsen3914 4 роки тому +1

      @@sofiabravo1994 No idea why I said that. I am Sorry.

  • @aimeejo-wv9ri
    @aimeejo-wv9ri 9 років тому +151

    My grandad used to play this when I was a little girl and pick me up and dance round the living room with me, and as soon as the song was over id say again again again:') this is the one song that can bring me to tears!

    • @megabojan1993
      @megabojan1993 7 років тому +10

      Such a wonderful story :)

    • @geraldclay6685
      @geraldclay6685 6 років тому +2

      Damn you're old!

    • @j.porlando5091
      @j.porlando5091 6 років тому +2

      That’s beautiful

    • @Rhovanion85
      @Rhovanion85 5 років тому +2

      That's the most romantic thing ever said by someone who has a profile picture with a snapchat filter.

    • @bellasheets5487
      @bellasheets5487 5 років тому +2

      now now Gerald 😭

  • @PennyxOfxIthaca
    @PennyxOfxIthaca 6 років тому +90

    Something about music from the early 20th century just tugs at my heartstrings.

    • @L0RDK3Y
      @L0RDK3Y 5 років тому +12

      It could be either the sound quality or the fact that this is better singing most pop singers toady

    • @hidinginyourcloset
      @hidinginyourcloset 5 років тому +9

      It could also be the fact that you're listening to a person singing who has long since passed.

    • @colinclarke4285
      @colinclarke4285 3 роки тому +2

      @@L0RDK3Y I think you just about hit the nail on the head...back then you either could sing or you couldn't

    • @colinclarke4285
      @colinclarke4285 3 роки тому

      You might be interested in the soundtrack to the HBO series boardwalk empire...

    • @deejaykay1975
      @deejaykay1975 3 роки тому

      Mine too!

  • @SirCrooner
    @SirCrooner 14 років тому +15

    I can't believe this version! The rhythm makes it sound like '50s rock. And this is by far my favorite Billy Murray song now.

  • @ZadeMeadowsLittleMouse
    @ZadeMeadowsLittleMouse 3 роки тому +11

    My grandmother would sing this to me when I was a baby!! I love this song!! 😍💖

  • @DavyanHatch
    @DavyanHatch 4 місяці тому +3

    How is this song better than every song released since 2010

  • @matthewrichards88
    @matthewrichards88 10 років тому +86

    I always think this song, and this recording - seems modern for its time. It is very much like do-wop from the 50s. I am certain, and heard examples that you could say was rock and roll from back then - incredible!

    • @JohnDoe-zh4li
      @JohnDoe-zh4li 6 років тому +3

      When I first heard this song, I, too thought that it was rather ahead of its time. I agree, great song!

    • @colinclarke4285
      @colinclarke4285 3 роки тому +4

      Now you mention it about the doo wop i can see your comparison ..also at the turn of the century barber shop staff would sing acapella to entice customers and that was probably the predecessor to doo wop

    • @AdelaideBeemanWhite
      @AdelaideBeemanWhite 3 роки тому +3

      Some other examples of 1910s proto-rock and roll are Casey Jones (1910) and Denver Town (1909).

  • @Josh-le6lu
    @Josh-le6lu 5 років тому +16

    I swear to god every song Ada and this man made was an absolute banger.

  • @RavenSelena
    @RavenSelena 9 років тому +16

    The year my Grandma was born! RIP, Grandma Sue! Such beautiful music.

  • @Zenithxblack
    @Zenithxblack 11 років тому +33

    I work in elder care and sing this to my residents.. this is the first time I have heard a vintage recording of this song. It's so wonderful.. thanks for sharing!

    • @thegiftedone
      @thegiftedone 7 місяців тому

      that was very sweet of you

  • @plantman6981
    @plantman6981 7 місяців тому +6

    I just whant to say that i am 15 and listening to this kind of music

  • @LouSoufier
    @LouSoufier 13 років тому +6

    Billy Murray is truly a classic. It's amazing that 100 years ago he was a star and everyone knew his name and now he's been forgotten. Same can be said for any performers of that era and the same will apply for our modern performers.

  • @themightyquinn94
    @themightyquinn94 5 років тому +12

    My beautiful grandmother always sang this to me when I was a child. What a great song!

  • @alejandrorodrigiuez123
    @alejandrorodrigiuez123 8 років тому +65

    I love old fashion music

  • @thegoddessdiana9185
    @thegoddessdiana9185 3 роки тому +3

    Who's listening to this on the 110th anniversary of this song's popularity?

  • @rishanali420
    @rishanali420 3 роки тому +11

    lady dance in the garden

  • @thegoddessdiana9185
    @thegoddessdiana9185 2 роки тому +4

    I'd love to see a vintage picture of how the singers and musicians were positioned around the recording horn.

  • @gabrieleduardosotomontoya5330
    @gabrieleduardosotomontoya5330 6 років тому +7

    my great great grandfather lived in this is times

  • @Jsd8675
    @Jsd8675 14 років тому +6

    The oldest guy in America would have been in High School when this came out... a nice connection to the past.

  • @33uptempo
    @33uptempo 6 років тому +8

    My parents had this record, and my sisters and I used to play it all the time. The first few notes are similar to the (modern) song "All That Jazz" from the musical 'Chicago'.

  • @atheodorasurname6936
    @atheodorasurname6936 3 роки тому +2

    I had thought of this charming song as from the early jazz era. Only now I realize it's even older, from the ragtime days, and this version is a barbershop quartet.

  • @myover10018account
    @myover10018account 12 років тому +10

    My great grandma who's still alive was born in this year lol.

  • @TimoGramophone
    @TimoGramophone 11 років тому +16

    Great recording! Those early vocal quartets are always wonderful to hear.

  • @schlesmail1
    @schlesmail1 13 років тому +13

    Quartet personnel on this recording: John Bieling, tenor; Billy Murray, lead; Steve Porter, baritone; William Hooley, bass. This was one of their major hits.

  • @upstateguitar
    @upstateguitar  11 років тому +7

    Thanks for taking good care of hose old folks!

  • @thomashogan16
    @thomashogan16 5 років тому +13

    My grandmother would make me play this on her piano. She said it was the first song she and my grandfather ever danced to. They were married at Old St.Joseph's, in Springfield Ill in 1914. Tears.

  • @maureen1938
    @maureen1938 10 років тому +12

    Fantastic to hear this lovely music from so long ago. Thank you for posting.

  • @thearchivest
    @thearchivest 11 місяців тому +1

    since i joined the oldest club at my school the barbershop club we have been singing this at every school dance 3 generations of club members my school has the best dances and 1920s day is the clubs favorite day in fact! we even have the proper barbershop outfits

  • @robertchesnosky3508
    @robertchesnosky3508 3 роки тому +2

    THIS CLASSIC MUSIC IS PART OF OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE

  • @TheXczech
    @TheXczech 12 років тому +3

    My great grandma born this year a is still alive :)

  • @mollycarson4081
    @mollycarson4081 2 роки тому +1

    My grandmother used to put on her favourite red dress and dance to this song in our garden, so mesmerising

  • @russellsimonds7148
    @russellsimonds7148 6 років тому +4

    Wow! Those vocal harmonies are tight. Love this stuff

  • @drsunshine1959
    @drsunshine1959 7 років тому +3

    Brilliant arrangement and vocal work! I'd never heard the verse before...it's wonderful.

  • @Corrie121
    @Corrie121 13 років тому +2

    Brilliant post. Thanks for sharing.

  • @victorianghost16
    @victorianghost16 5 років тому +3

    I miss the old days :(

  • @dietoxickidthe2nd889
    @dietoxickidthe2nd889 6 років тому +6

    this feels like the times of my historian job when I only listened to these old songs ;(

  • @ShaNaNa242
    @ShaNaNa242 4 роки тому +8

    109 years ago.

  • @xJasbo
    @xJasbo 12 років тому +2

    I always felt the "rockin rollin" in this piece too , cool to know someone else catches it also.

  • @JasonKaisercheeto
    @JasonKaisercheeto 7 років тому +12

    Easy to hear the harmonies that were later "reinvented" when doo wop reigned. So much of our music today is very closely tied to ragtime and Tin Pan Alley. Folks just don't know!

    • @chrisguzman5080
      @chrisguzman5080 6 років тому +4

      Jason Kaiser the modern music is SHIT. And I'm only 15

    • @hidinginyourcloset
      @hidinginyourcloset 5 років тому +2

      @@chrisguzman5080
      I think alot of us teens can agree that it's a stinking pile of garbage.
      I don't even consider it singing anymore.

  • @rondarawson6236
    @rondarawson6236 3 роки тому

    This is AMAZING....LOVE THE MUSIC BACK THEN.....LOVE THE OLD SOUND.....😇❤❤❤❤❤

  • @TheXczech
    @TheXczech 11 років тому +4

    R.I.P great grandma 1911-2013

  • @japanfanatic1415
    @japanfanatic1415 2 роки тому +4

    Honey dear, want you near; just turn out the light and then come over here!
    Nestle close, up to my side.
    My heart's a-fire, with love's desire!
    In my arms, rest complete.
    I never thought that life could ever be so sweet!
    Till I met you some time ago!
    But now I know, I love you so!

    My honey!
    Oh, you beautiful doll, you great big beautiful doll!
    Let me put my arms about you; I could never live without you!
    Oh you beautiful doll you great big beautiful doll!
    If you ever leave me how my heat will ache; I want to hug you but I fear you'd break!
    Oh!
    Oh!
    Oh!
    Oh!
    Oh, you beautiful doll!
    Precious prize, close your eyes.
    Now we're going to visit lover's paradise!
    Press your lips again to mine!
    For love is king of everything!
    Squeeze me dear, I don't care!
    Hug me just as if you were a grizzly bear!
    This is how I'll go through life!
    No care or strife, when you're my wife!
    My honey!
    Oh, you beautiful doll, you great big beautiful doll!
    Let me put my arms about you; I could never live without you!
    Oh, you beautiful doll, you great big beautiful doll!
    If you ever leave me how my heart will ache; I want to hug you but I fear you'd break!
    Oh!
    Oh!
    Oh!
    Oh!
    Oh, you beautiful doll!

  • @eoau
    @eoau 8 років тому +14

    my grandad died recently at the age of 91 and i regret not asking him what type of music he liked, i would have loved to see if he listened to stuff like this

    • @inflatedginger8778
      @inflatedginger8778 8 років тому +2

      I'm sorry for your lost

    • @MichaelSmith-ui5zs
      @MichaelSmith-ui5zs 8 років тому +6

      Well this would have been too early for him, but I'm sure he would have known it, and wouldhave enjoyed the vintage songs on UA-cam. I know my mother certainly would have, it's such a shame that UA-cam was not around when she was alive.

    • @abbott9846
      @abbott9846 8 років тому +2

      This song was played on the "Cotton Club" movie, which took place in the 1930's.

    • @jameshorn270
      @jameshorn270 7 років тому +2

      Actually, in small towns, there were picnics and other events at which there was community singing at least into the 50s, with much of the music being from the turn of the century. Sometime in the 60s, there seems to have been a disconnect with prior periods of music. It was rock or nothing. Likewise, in "serious" orchestral music, all previous notions of harmony and tunefulness were jettisoned. Frankly, there is little, aside from some movie scores, that I feel is worth listening to since then, at least in the US. Thanks to You Tube, I am finding some rays of hope in EUrope

  • @TheDarkelflover
    @TheDarkelflover 11 років тому +3

    My mom said she used to sang this to me when i was a baby, although i'm sure it was a remake she heard somewhere as she as well as i was born quite a few years after 1911.Good to hear the original.Thanks for the upload!!!

  • @wookinooki9023
    @wookinooki9023 Рік тому +3

    all the voices are recorded at the same distance & power. so the melody gets lost.

  • @kevmichael2064
    @kevmichael2064 2 роки тому +1

    I grew Up hearing. This Song by verious People...never knew it was from 1911... 😲....The Lyrics are very Cute....that Girl must had been a a Real Beautiful Doll?

  • @g0thchik77
    @g0thchik77 9 років тому +9

    My great grandma was 5 years old. :-)

  • @aDogNamedHandsome
    @aDogNamedHandsome 11 місяців тому

    Never heard of them. Surprised to hear a quartet recorded so early. Thanks for posting.

    • @DavyanHatch
      @DavyanHatch 6 місяців тому +3

      This quarter even goes back to 1899

  • @janettewalker3991
    @janettewalker3991 9 років тому +2

    Absolutely mavellous!

  • @jbhamblen6806
    @jbhamblen6806 6 років тому +2

    Thank you so very much for sharing this....

  • @AIKevorkian
    @AIKevorkian 14 років тому

    Wow, this was popular in my old Country (USA) fifty eight years before I was born! Thanks to modern internet technology, I can finally hear old songs like this for real that I might have heard whistled on my G.Grandpa's farm when I was only really young, like 4-5...

  • @FriendTheGameYT
    @FriendTheGameYT 4 роки тому +3

    Who's still watching this video in 2020?

  • @willdukeshire1991
    @willdukeshire1991 10 років тому +3

    T hanx for the bouncing ball cartoon songs....I remember!

  • @macearcsw5034
    @macearcsw5034 2 роки тому +2

    Honey dear, want you near,
    Just turn out the lights and then come over here!
    Nestle close, up to my side,
    My heart's afire, with love's desire
    In my arms, rest complete,
    Never thought that life could ever be so sweet
    'Til I met you, some time ago,
    But now you know,
    I love you so!
    Oh, you beautiful doll!
    You great, big, beautiful doll!
    Let me put my arms about you,
    I could never live without you.
    Oh, you beautiful doll!
    You great, big, beautiful doll!
    If you ever leave me how my heart would ache,
    I want to hug you but I fear you'd break
    Oh, oh, oh, oh,
    Oh, you beautiful doll!
    Precious prize, close your eyes,
    Now we're goin' to visit lover's paradise,
    Press your lips,
    Again to mine,
    For love is king of ev'rything
    Squeeze me dear, I don't care!
    Hug me just as if you were a grizzly bear
    This is how I'll go through life,
    No care or strife, when you're my wife
    Oh, you beautiful doll!
    You great, big, beautiful doll!
    Let me put my arms about you,
    I could never live without you.
    Oh, you beautiful doll!
    You great, big, beautiful doll!
    If you ever leave me how my heart would ache,
    I want to hug you but I fear you'd break
    Oh, you beautiful doll! Oh, oh, oh, oh

  • @galoon
    @galoon 14 років тому +1

    I love this song too! This is yet another one that was in the White Star Line Orchestra's songbook prior to 1912, thus was probably performed by their musicians on the RMS Titanic.

  • @shri5915
    @shri5915 7 років тому +4

    MY FAVORITE SONG BORN IN 1976

  • @mariogarv
    @mariogarv 3 роки тому

    Lol so this was the tune that played as bg music everytime there was a kinky joke in the old looney tunes cartoons! it´s nice to find it has a name and lyrics too after all these years.

  • @upstateguitar
    @upstateguitar  11 років тому +2

    Wow, that's quite a long life! R.I.P.

  • @John_Snowbird
    @John_Snowbird 12 років тому

    I love this song, but even more, I love William Hooley hamming it up in the background of these great old American Quartet recordings.

  • @shadowoftiger116
    @shadowoftiger116 5 років тому +1

    Wow this was very revolutionary for its time. Seriously couldve been an easy catalyst for a rock and roll - esque genre

  • @chanelmorton401
    @chanelmorton401 5 років тому +7

    Tfw you're outside dancing in your red strapless dress and the wind picks up and ruins your hair

  • @bourgeoistramp5569
    @bourgeoistramp5569 12 років тому +15

    Billy Murray and the American Quartet > One Direction

  • @gw8563
    @gw8563 2 роки тому

    One of the very.best..versions.Iconic!

  • @enispeni
    @enispeni 11 років тому +3

    Wonderful
    03-10-1905

  • @jorunisntreal
    @jorunisntreal 2 роки тому +4

    I'm here from that disturbing Adult Dolly Dressup video

  • @AlwaysPrisms
    @AlwaysPrisms 9 років тому +5

    my grandma was three years of age

  • @Vintageart1994
    @Vintageart1994 13 років тому +1

    This is great! I enjoyed listening to it: :)

  • @waderaney2793
    @waderaney2793 7 років тому +1

    This is a pure joy

  • @juliekronson9165
    @juliekronson9165 Рік тому

    Those were the days

  • @Deutschland1093
    @Deutschland1093 12 років тому +1

    American Quartet for ever!
    Billy murray = Lead
    John H. Bieling = Tenor
    Steve Porter = Baritone
    William F. Hooley = Bass

  • @FrankieParadiso4evah
    @FrankieParadiso4evah 6 років тому +2

    An undeniable influence on the young Dion!

  • @pb25801705
    @pb25801705 10 років тому +1

    love this

  • @TexasTwins
    @TexasTwins 9 місяців тому +1

    Privately my Grandad would call my Grandmother “Doll” because he would sing this song to her. They met in 1910, began counting in 1912, and were married in 1914. It was their favorite popular tune at that time.
    💕🤗💕🤗💕

    • @thegiftedone
      @thegiftedone 7 місяців тому

      thats a beautiful love story.......ty

  • @upstateguitar
    @upstateguitar  11 років тому

    You're welcome - it is pretty cool, like seeing color photographs from that era.

  • @Somme1916Somme
    @Somme1916Somme 13 років тому

    Truly Awesome..Thanks a million..

  • @arturval395
    @arturval395 4 роки тому +3

    You know this song used rareware to make the click-clock wood in Banjo-Kazooie

    • @MarcianoSR
      @MarcianoSR 3 роки тому

      It is hard to hear how this is used in Click Clock Wood, tbh.

  • @russellrubert833
    @russellrubert833 10 років тому

    Astounding1 I love !

  • @roybo1930
    @roybo1930 6 років тому

    Also AWESOME Songs like "Texas Tommy Swing", "Sweetheart, Let`s Go -A Walking"! This one is Awesome!!

  • @georgedonald25
    @georgedonald25 3 роки тому +1

    "Lady Dances on the Garden" music...

  • @avdreader1
    @avdreader1 11 років тому

    I like this. Especially the chorus.

  • @RebelliousTreecko
    @RebelliousTreecko 3 роки тому +2

    "Ooohhhh, I forgot the words and I don't care...because I'm losing my hair"

  • @danny75461
    @danny75461 9 років тому +30

    I heard arnolds grandpa sing this on Hey Arnold

  • @elbandito7504
    @elbandito7504 5 років тому

    Nice!

  • @macearcsw5034
    @macearcsw5034 2 роки тому

    Chérie, je te veux près de moi,
    Éteins la lumière et viens ici !
    Blottis-toi près de moi,
    Mon cœur brûle, avec le désir de l’amour
    Dans mes bras, reposez-vous complètement,
    Jamais pensé que la vie puisse être aussi douce
    Jusqu’à ce que je te rencontre,
    Mais maintenant tu sais,
    Je t’aime tellement !
    Oh, belle poupée !
    Grande, belle poupée !
    Laisse-moi mettre mes bras sur toi,
    Je ne pourrais jamais vivre sans toi.
    Oh, belle poupée !
    Grande, belle poupée !
    Si jamais tu me laisses comme mon cœur me ferait mal,
    Je veux te serrer dans mes bras mais j’ai peur que tu craques
    Oh, oh, oh, oh,
    Oh, belle poupée !
    Précieux prix, ferme les yeux,
    Maintenant nous allons visiter le paradis des amants,
    Pressez vos lèvres,
    Encore à la mienne,
    Car l’amour est le roi de tout
    Serrez-moi, je m’en fiche !
    Embrasse-moi comme si tu étais un grizzly
    C’est comme ça que je vivrai ma vie,
    Pas de soucis ou de conflits, quand tu es ma femme
    Oh, belle poupée !
    Grande, belle poupée !
    Laisse-moi mettre mes bras sur toi,
    Je ne pourrais jamais vivre sans toi.
    Oh, belle poupée !
    Grande, belle poupée !
    Si jamais tu me laisses comme mon cœur me ferait mal,
    Je veux te serrer dans mes bras mais j’ai peur que tu craques
    Oh, belle poupée ! Oh, oh, oh, oh

  • @mushroomjay
    @mushroomjay 14 років тому +1

    Hey it's Click Clock Wood from Banjo Kazooie.

  • @caitmila51391
    @caitmila51391 12 років тому

    i'm watching this in 1911 too!

  • @gordmulcahy8709
    @gordmulcahy8709 5 років тому

    I love it

  • @ProMax-ce6rb
    @ProMax-ce6rb Рік тому +1

    アダルトドリーから、いい曲だ。🇯🇵

  • @TheOneTrueKaliban
    @TheOneTrueKaliban 9 років тому +1

    My mom was one year old. :)

    • @dukedanofgermany7442
      @dukedanofgermany7442 8 років тому

      +TheOneTrueKaliban ....are you like 80?

    • @edwardharbur4907
      @edwardharbur4907 8 років тому

      +DukeDanOfGermany Did you mean does he like the number 80? Or could you have meant does he like being 80? Like, in short, like, why did you, like, use the word 'like' in your sentence as it, like, has nothing at all to do with your, like, question? Oh, never mind - I'm. like, totally hungry, so I'm, like, going to make a like, sandwich, like.

    • @dukedanofgermany7442
      @dukedanofgermany7442 8 років тому

      It was an approximation, buddy.

  • @mrjimmienoone2130
    @mrjimmienoone2130 8 років тому

    I've read that the opening chorus of this song was the first 12-bar-blues on record, one year before Hart Wand's 'Dallas Blues'. Interesting to hear that this song uses a blues as an introduction, whereas many of Bessie Smith's records use a song chorus as an intro and then turn into a blues.

    • @upstateguitar
      @upstateguitar  8 років тому

      I had read that too, and originally stated it in the description, but I removed it for some reason. I did count it out though, it definitely is a 12 bar I-IV-V blues progression, even if it doesn't sound very bluesy!

  • @minzygong4540
    @minzygong4540 3 роки тому +5

    omg i came here from the mclennon fic

  • @GregoryDurrance
    @GregoryDurrance 2 місяці тому

    Real Gangsta Music

  • @Abhartach88
    @Abhartach88 4 роки тому

    Masterpiece.

  • @upstateguitar
    @upstateguitar  14 років тому

    @amiedetherese Oh, I just downloaded it from somewhere, I must have googled it. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @hectordied
    @hectordied 6 років тому +10

    Who came here from adult dolly dressups.wmv?

  • @billyshane3804
    @billyshane3804 7 місяців тому

    The precursor for Jitterbug and rock n roll

  • @MyMy-zi7yv
    @MyMy-zi7yv 3 роки тому

    What a great catchy version of this all time song. Of course the young won't get it!!!!

  • @suede7799
    @suede7799 3 роки тому +1

    I imagine rms tiranic when i hear this music

  • @greggiannino167
    @greggiannino167 5 років тому

    This song slaps

  • @upstateguitar
    @upstateguitar  13 років тому

    @zonedspace Hope you can work it into your project somehow. Glad you enjoyed it so much!