It's highly recomended to begin one's weekend with a dose of Mr. Pax41's selections of tunes with wonderful music and fabulous voices. Try it and you'll see the most fantastic results. Smiling and humming come unexpectedly to to you and your feet begin to move. And life seems a little bit lighter than usually. Thank you for sharing with us your treasures.
00:08 [1] *Two-Buck Tim from Timbuctoo* (take 1) . _Al Hoffman, Al Goodhart (m) & Edward Heyman (w)_ 03:00 [2] *Our Penthouse on Third Avenue* . _Sammy Fain (m) & Lew Brown (w)_ 05:49 [3] *Headin' for a Weddin'* . _Burton Lane (m) & Harold Adamson (w)_ 08:35 [4] *In Other Words We're Through* . _Jerry Levinson (Livingston) (m) & Al J. Neiburg, Marty Symes (w)_ 11:27 [5] *West Wind* . _Milton Ager, Murray Mencher (m) & Charles Newman (w)_ 14:25 [6] *Love Locked Out* . _Ray Noble (m) & Max Kester (w)_ 17:26 [7] *Two-Buck Tim from Timbuctoo* (take 3) [5] The terrifically zephyrean woodwinds blow my mind. And, did Two-Buck Tim from Timbuctoo eat his spinach, too?
So good to hear “In Other Words”...1933 and 1934 were truly banner years for great songs; the version of this tune that I prefer is by George Olsen, but it’s certainly a surprise to hear Gene Kardos’ recording.
Spencer I don't think I have heard the Olsen version but have heard a number of British bands do this selection. I believe Billy Merrin did a version with Sam Browne singing it.
I really enjoy listening to songs that allow for interesting arrangements This song is one of those. If fact the Victor and the Crown versions have outstanding solos which add to the overall enjoyment. The Victor has a tenor solo which ranks right up there with any solo in the early thirties and there's a superb clarinet solo on the Crown. Musicians with the ability to improvise are a step ahead of just straight readers making these sides special. Leo Reisman had a great orchestra but the most desirable side are the one with BubberMiley on them
Bob, being a huge fan of this great band, I'm thrilled to find an all-Kardos set! They're very scantily represented on CD -- only two discs on the Old Masters label, which I have, are all I'm aware of ... and none of the songs here are on them. I don't know about you, but I prefer the first take of "Two Buck Tim," which I find more atmospheric and effective with the slower tempo. Other favorites include: Our Penthouse (yay! Bea!); Headin' For A Weddin' (beautiful reeds and one of the best vocals I've heard out of DR) and Love Locked Out, an excellent treatment of this gorgeous Ray Noble tune. Was Kardos a request ... or were you just reading my mind? :-)
Fred recently sent me both the Tim Buck Too sides and asked me to post them. I decided to do an all Kardos post since he asked for these two selections. I agree with you, I like the slower version better. The song is a favorite of Fred's but not one I usually care for but the first version is much more enjoyable to me. I think you are right, more atmospheric. I will put together another all Kardos selection at some point since I have many supplied by Fred.
It's highly recomended to begin one's weekend with a dose of Mr. Pax41's selections of tunes with wonderful music and fabulous voices. Try it and you'll see the most fantastic results. Smiling and humming come unexpectedly to to you and your feet begin to move. And life seems a little bit lighter than usually. Thank you for sharing with us your treasures.
00:08 [1] *Two-Buck Tim from Timbuctoo* (take 1)
. _Al Hoffman, Al Goodhart (m) & Edward Heyman (w)_
03:00 [2] *Our Penthouse on Third Avenue*
. _Sammy Fain (m) & Lew Brown (w)_
05:49 [3] *Headin' for a Weddin'*
. _Burton Lane (m) & Harold Adamson (w)_
08:35 [4] *In Other Words We're Through*
. _Jerry Levinson (Livingston) (m) & Al J. Neiburg, Marty Symes (w)_
11:27 [5] *West Wind*
. _Milton Ager, Murray Mencher (m) & Charles Newman (w)_
14:25 [6] *Love Locked Out*
. _Ray Noble (m) & Max Kester (w)_
17:26 [7] *Two-Buck Tim from Timbuctoo* (take 3)
[5] The terrifically zephyrean woodwinds blow my mind. And, did Two-Buck Tim from Timbuctoo eat his spinach, too?
thank you Henri!
There were a few that needed cleaning up and you did a spectacular job. There is no indication that they were "fixed" at all.
So good to hear “In Other Words”...1933 and 1934 were truly banner years for great songs; the version of this tune that I prefer is by George Olsen, but it’s certainly a surprise to hear Gene Kardos’ recording.
Spencer I don't think I have heard the Olsen version but have heard a number of British bands do this selection. I believe Billy Merrin did a version with Sam Browne singing it.
Clever open and closing dittty song..... but I really enjoyed the dance tunes in between. Nice selections!
I really enjoy listening to songs that allow for interesting arrangements This song is one of those. If fact the Victor and the Crown versions have outstanding solos which add to the overall enjoyment. The Victor has a tenor solo which ranks right up there with any solo in the early thirties and there's a superb clarinet solo on the Crown. Musicians with the ability to improvise are a step ahead of just straight readers making these sides special. Leo Reisman had a great orchestra but the most desirable side are the one with BubberMiley on them
Bob, very nice set. I love these songs. Thank you for sharing.
These selections are all courtesy of my friend Fred, glad you liked them Craig.
Bea Wain. One of the finest vocalist ever.
Chick Bullock -- a new voice for me. Thanks much.
Larry I think you have heard Chick before as he is in a lot posts. I think that in this case he just sounds better than usual.
Bob, being a huge fan of this great band, I'm thrilled to find an all-Kardos set! They're very scantily represented on CD -- only two discs on the Old Masters label, which I have, are all I'm aware of ... and none of the songs here are on them. I don't know about you, but I prefer the first take of "Two Buck Tim," which I find more atmospheric and effective with the slower tempo. Other favorites include: Our Penthouse (yay! Bea!); Headin' For A Weddin' (beautiful reeds and one of the best vocals I've heard out of DR) and Love Locked Out, an excellent treatment of this gorgeous Ray Noble tune. Was Kardos a request ... or were you just reading my mind? :-)
Fred recently sent me both the Tim Buck Too sides and asked me to post them. I decided to do an all Kardos post since he asked for these two selections. I agree with you, I like the slower version better. The song is a favorite of Fred's but not one I usually care for but the first version is much more enjoyable to me. I think you are right, more atmospheric. I will put together another all Kardos selection at some point since I have many supplied by Fred.
Take one was only issued in England.
I was listening to it again this morning as it has grown on me.