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Old Folks" is a 1938 popular song and jazz standard composed by Willard Robison with lyrics by Dedette Lee Hill, the wife and occasional colleague of Billy Hill. The lyrics tell of an old man nicknamed "Old Folks" and reference his service in the American Civil War , his habit of smoking with a " yellow cob pipe ", and the prospect ...
Composed by Willard Robison and Dedett Lee Hill in 1938. Arranged for piano by Noreen Sauls.
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Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular songs, born in Shelbina, Missouri. His songs reflect a rural, melancholy theme steeped in Americana and their warm style has drawn comparison to Hoagy Carmichael .
Year. In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory. Actions. 2291. Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians. I Can't Find Anything To Suit My Mood (as Didette Lee Hill) Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians - Penny Serenade / I Can't Find Anything To Suit My Mood (Shellac, 10") Decca. 2291.
Original Recording 1981. Vocalist Anderson captures the endearing quality of “Old Folks” in a somewhat unusual setting with Monty Alexander on Fender Rhodes instead of piano. The group, with Ray Brown on bass and Frank Gant on drums, treats the melody gently even as they explore its hidden qualities. - Ben Maycock.
21 de jun. de 2018 · 1952. Topics. 78rpm, Instrumental. Contributor. Internet Archive. Language. English. Performer: Gene Ammons And His Orchestra. Writer: Dedette Lee Hill; Willard Robison. Instrumental Fox Trot. Digitized at 78 revolutions per minute. Four stylii were used to transfer this record.
