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Various Artists
Music of the 20th Century 1900-1939
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Broadway & Vocalists

Track Listings (25) - Disc #1
1. Down at the Old Bull and Bush - Hunting
2. Give Me the Moonlight - Brown, Lewis
3. California, Here I Come - DeSylva, Buddy
4. Pasadena - Clarke, Grant
5. The Charleston - Johnson, James [01]
6. Davenport Blues - Beiderbecke, Bix
7. I'm Sitting on Top of the World - Henderson, Ray
8. Little Betty Bouncer - Hilliam, B.C.
9. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Hammerstein, Oscar
10. On Her Doorstep Last Night - Damerell
11. Dream Lover - Grey, Clifford
12. 20th Century Blues - Coward, Noel
13. Mah Lindy Lou - Strickland, Lily
14. Solomon - Porter, Cole
15. Easy Come, Easy Go - Green, Johnny [1]
16. I'm on a See-Saw - Carter, Desmond
17. Say You're Mine - Browning
18. Chinese Laundry Blues - Cottrell, J.
19. May I Have the Next Romance With You? - Gordon, Mack
20. Goodnight My Love - Marascalco, John
21. Heart and Soul - Carmichael, Hoagy
22. This Time It's Real - Bernier, Buddy
23. Grandma Said - Magidson, Herbert
24. What Do You Know About Love - David, Mack
25. Goodnight Children Everywhere - Phillips, Harry [De

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CD Details

All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Music of the 20th Century 1900-1939
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: EMI Records
Original Release Date: 8/15/2000
Release Date: 8/15/2000
Album Type: Import
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock, Broadway & Vocalists
Styles: Swing Jazz, Traditional Jazz & Ragtime, Nostalgia, Dance Pop, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Cabaret, Traditional Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 724382079026

Synopsis

Album Description

Compilation spotlighting the musical highpoints from the first 40 years of the 20th Century, from the end of the Victorian age at the turn of it to the Great Depression in the '30s. 25 tracks, including recordings by Florie Ford, Elsie Janis, Joe Loss & His Band With Chick Henderson & Shirley Lenner and Elsie Carlisle. The full title is 'Music Of The 20th Century 1900-1939'. 1999 release.

CD Reviews

A Darn Good Compilation of Great Early Popular Music

Danielle Bennignus | 12/01/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I always get such a kick out of early jazz compilations - they offer such a wide assortment of sound and style, and provide a great opportunity for discovering bands you might otherwise remain unaware of. This album is no exception, and, thanks to its import nature, offers even more than many domestics. Spanning from 1904-1939, its selections shine in the full glory that only 78's can - you vintage audiophiles know what I'm talking about.

On to the selections. Although there are certainly some slow moments ("I'm On a See Saw" and "Goodnight My Love" are two examples), the album, overall, is one you'll want to play straight through, many times over again. Jolson shines, as ever, in "California Here I Come" and "I'm Sitting on Top of the World", "Little Betty Bouncer" flits with the humor and whimsy so characteristic of the 1920's, Ray Noble is perfectly suited to the sound and lyrics of "20th Century Blues", Paul Robeson is magnificent in "Mah Lindy Lou", and Cole Porter's "Solomon" forces one to sway their hips in rhythm. The pieces interspersed are simply delightful, as well.

In all, this album is certainly worth owning, and could serve as a great introduction to early popular music. The vocalists and bands are fantastic, and it's not easy to imagine a better group of selections."