A lovely upbeat tune (from the 1929 musical of the same name) performed by Frank Trumbauer and his band under the alias of the “Ariel Dance Orchestra” released on the U.K. label The Ariel Grand Record.
Highlights include a wily and lithe sax solo from Tram, a very audible rhythm guitar accompaniment by Snoozer Quinn, a celesta solo by Hoagy Carmichael, and crooning vocals by Smith Ballew of the light-hearted comical lyrics.
“Stand upon your legs – be like two fried eggs – keep your sunny side up!”
0:00 Intro
0:23 Vocals
0:56 Sax Break – ensemble
1:18 Sax solo (Tram)
1:52 Celesta solo (Hoagy Carmichael)
2:25 Trumpet solo
2:45 Outro
Recorded in New York City on October 10, 1929.
Originally released in the U.S. as Okeh 41313.
Released in the U.K. as The Ariel Grand Record 4483.
Credits
Smith Ballew – vocals
Frank Trumbauer – director, C-melody sax, alto sax
Andy Secrest, Charlie Margulis – trumpet
Bill Rank – trombone
Chester Hazlett – alto sax
Irving “Izzy” Friedman – clarinet, tenor sax
Min Leibrook – bass sax
Hoagy Carmichael – piano, celesta
Joe Venuti, Matty Malneck, Kurt Dieterle – violin
Snoozer Quinn – guitar
George Marsh – drums
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