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Rudy Vallee band comic song?
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:32 am
by marcapra
Does anyone know the name of the song from the late 30s I think where Rudy announces that he has hired an orthodox trained singer, and that his services are no longer required, but the singer turns out to be a total clown?
Re: Rudy Vallee band comic song?
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 10:27 am
by edisonplayer
I think it's "The Old Sow Song",I'm not really sure.edisonplayer
Re: Rudy Vallee band comic song?
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:33 am
by bfinan11
Maybe the Rudy Vallée laughing record (There Is A Tavern In The Town)? I know he loses it before the end of the song, I don't remember if there's any announcement or anything about a replacement.
Re: Rudy Vallee band comic song?
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 4:41 am
by marcapra
I think it's "The Old Sow Song",I'm not really sure.edisonplayer
No, it's not a farting record. I never liked farting records anyway. I never knew Rudy Valle would ever stoop that low as to issue a record like that!
I should say that Rudy Vallee does not sing on this record. He does announce it though. It is a 78 on Bluebird I think. He says, "I have hired an orthodox, trained singer who is so great, my services will no longer be required in that department" or something to that affect, and then he says "He will sing an aria from the opera ???" Then this total clown goes into the wildest scat song you can imagine. It's really funny. Since no one has ever heard of this record, I guess I'll have to go dig it out. I think it's from the late 30s.
Re: Rudy Vallee band comic song?
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 6:01 pm
by marco
marcapra wrote:I think it's "The Old Sow Song",I'm not really sure.edisonplayer
No, you're wrong. It's not a farting record. I never liked farting records anyway. I never knew Rudy Valle would ever stoop that low as to issue a record like that! Worst record I've ever heard.
I should say that Rudy Vallee does not sing on this record. He does announce it though. It is a 78 on Bluebird I think. He says, "I have hired an orthodox, trained singer who is so great, my services will no longer be required in that department" or something to that affect, and then he says "He will sing an aria from the opera ???" Then this total clown goes into the wildest scat song you can imagine. It's really funny. Since no one has ever heard of this record, I guess I'll have to go dig it out. I think it's from the late 30s.
It is called Rudy Vallee Surprises Part 1 and Part 2
You Tube Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0O2qzF-IN0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhEOyyYDf9s
There is a copy listed on EBAY right now for $19.99 plus shipping. Just search Rudy Vallee Bluebird 78rpm. One of the Craziest things I ever heard! Enjoy.
Re: Rudy Vallee band comic song?
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 11:05 pm
by marcapra
thanks marco, that's it! I don't know how you found it. I tried to search it on YT and couldn't find it. Looks like Rudy's singing career was on the ropes by the late 30s judging by these records!
Thanks, Marc.