Recently dug this record out of the vault after reading an R. Crumb comic about 78 collecting in which he considers getting rid of his “whole damn collection” but then gets very sad thinking about parting with his beloved copy of “Happy Days and Lonely Nights” by Charlie Fry and his Million Dollar Pier Orchestra.
Well folks, here it is in all its glory – and R. Crumb, if you’re listening – don’t be sad – now it’s always available for you here.
This was from the second-to-last session the band ever recorded – and unfortunately, Rust’s Jazz and Ragtime records discography lists no personnel outside of Fry and vocalist Lewis James.
Recorded in Camden, New Jersey on June 5, 1928.
Released as Victor 21610.
Credits:
Charlie Fry – director
Lewis James – vocals