Complete Recordings 1925-1929

by Edwin J. McEnelly Orchestra

Overview

Violinist Edwin J. McEnelly led a popular dance band in Massachusetts during 1902-1942. McEnelly continually adapted to musical styles and, during the period covered by this CD, his group was a first-class dance band that satisfied listeners of the late '20s. This collection has all 21 of his orchestra's recordings from between 1925 and 1929, only two of which were ever reissued, and that was during the LP era. Overall, the jazz content is low (other than on "Spanish Shawl"), although the ensembles and the few brief solos are influenced by jazz. The music includes foxtrots, a few waltzes, some guest vocals, clean ensembles, and a lightly swinging beat. Although the music is not essential, this CD has a solid sampling of mainstream hot dance music of the era and the packaging is perfect. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/31/2004
Label:	Rivermont
UPC:	0825346105420
Rank:	173587

Tracks

1. Desert Isle
2. I Like Pie, I Like Cake (But I Like You Best of All)
3. Normandy
4. What a Blue Eyed Baby You Are
5. Spanish Shawl
6. Moonlight in Mandalay
7. In the Middle of the Night
8. That Night in Araby
9. Blame It on the Waltz
10. Tuck in Kentucky and Smile
11. Just Cross the River from Queens
12. My Sunday Girl
13. I'll Take Care of Your Cares
14. A Siren Dream
15. What Are We Waiting For?
16. Jo-Anne
17. All of the Time
18. Take Your Tomorrow (And Give Me Today)
19. Sleep, Baby, Sleep
20. Raquel
21. Dear, When I Met You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Edwin J. McEnelly Orchestra   Primary Artist,Violin,Yodeling
Billy Murray   Vocals
Frankie Carle   Piano
Henry Burr   Vocals
Lewis James   Vocals
Frank Munn   Vocals
Johnny Marvin   Vocals
Elliott Shaw   Vocals
George Gallagher   Drums
Fred Berman   Trumpet
Frank Byrne   Piano
Charlie Farrell   Vocals

Technical Credits

Bryan Wright   Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
Brian Wright   Transfers,Liner Notes,Remastering,Producer,Engineer
Jack Hanna   Composer
Elmer Schoebel   Composer
Rob Baker   Performer
Mort Dixon   Composer
Walter Donaldson   Composer
James V. Monaco   Composer
Max Kortlander   Composer
Raymond Klages   Composer
Harold Lee   Performer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
Al Sherman   Composer
Albert Von Tilzer   Composer
Harry Woods   Composer
Harry Ruby   Composer
Ted Snyder   Composer
Sam H. Stept   Composer
Lew Pollack   Composer
George A. Whiting   Composer
Harry Archer   Composer
J.C. Johnson   Composer
Johnny Tucker   Composer
Francis Jenkins   Performer
Tony Colicchio   Performer
Charles Diamond   Performer
Neville Fleeson   Composer
Danny Egan   Performer
Harlan Thompson   Composer
Harry Brigham   Performer
Bert Burhoe   Performer
Leon Martin   Performer
Lou Calabrese   Performer
Jack Lynch   Performer
Andy Razaf   Composer