Name:
Bressler, Judy

Tracks with this artist

Oy S'iz Gut — אױ ס'איז גוט

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theatre/Love
Subject:
Courting/Secret/Nostalgia/Melody
Song comment:
From the musical "Mayn Malkele"
Origin:
Metro Scher 30i
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(b)/Warem 163/Alb K-029(h)//Metro Scher 18
Translation:
CD S-068(d)/Alb K-029(h)/Ephemera 1566 (p. 20)
Music:
Warem 163/Metro Scher 18
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "My Malkele"
On album:
B-214(a) (Susan Bauer: von der khupe zum Klezkamp, Klezmer-Musik in New York)
Track ID:
42634
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Oy, s'iz gut! Aleyn tsu zitsn mit a meydl, oy, s'iz gut, der kop fardrayt vi a..
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, ס'איז גוט! אַלײן צו זיצן מיט אַ מײדל, אױ, ס'איז גוט, דער קאָפ...
Track comment:
From musical "Mayn Malkele"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Pop/Theatrical
Length:
2:47

A Freylekhs (Fun "Di Dray Kales") — אַ פֿרײלעכס (פֿון "די דרײ כּלהות")

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Genre:
Theatre/Klezmer
On album:
K-029(c) (A Touch of Klez! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
173
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Freylekh, yo freylekh, nur lustik un munter zayn,
First line:
פֿרײליך, יאָ פֿרײלעך, נאָר לוסטיק און מונטער זײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Gilrod-Sandler Yiddish musical - Di Dray Kales.

Shtiler Shtiler (Kaczerginski) — שטילער שטילער (קאַטשערגינסקי)

Also known as:
Ponar
Also known as:
Ponar Lid
Also known as:
Ponar Vig Lid
Also known as:
Poner
Author:
Kaczerginski, Shmerke — קאַטשערגינסקי, שמערקע
Composer:
Tamir, A. — װאָלקאָװיסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Holocaust/Place/Lullaby/ Vig Lid
Subject:
Ponar/Hope
Origin:
Ephemera 1203/Kaczer 88/Alb V-001(a)/Alb B-003(a)/Alb V-001(c)/Vinkov 4 84
Transliteration:
ML WAH 46/Alb D-004(n)/Alb G-005(b)/Alb K-059(c)/Alb F-042(a)/Vinkov 4 84
Translation:
Ephemera 1204/Alb-004(n)/ML WAH 46/Alb K-059(c)/Alb G-005(b)/Alb V-001(c)
Music:
ML WAH 46/Vinkov 4 84
Additional song notes:
Hebrew Text in album notes for V-001(b) and Ephemera 1203 Music contest organized by Jewish Council of Vilna Ghetto won by 11 year old.
Related information in folder 544:
Document type:
Article
Author:
Aviva Lurie
Publisher:
Ha-aretz
Date:
4/5/2002
Comments:
Article asserting that Shtiler Shtiler was originally written in Polish by Alex Wilkomiski 's (Tamir) father, and translated by Kaczerginski.
On album:
K-029(f) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Old World Beat)
Track ID:
14305
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Shtiler, shtiler, lomir shvaygn, kvorim vaksn do.
First line:
שטילער, שטילער, לאָמיר שװײַגן, קבֿרים װאַקסן דאָ. ס'האָבן זײ...

Skrip Klezmerl Skripe — סקריפּ קלעזמערל סקריפּע

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wedding/Klezmer/Family/Drums/Fiddle/Bride/Dance/Relatives/
Origin:
Alb R-024(d)/Metro Scher 30/Metro Album 49
Transliteration:
K-029(b)/Alb L-002(a)/Alb L-038(a)/Alb R-024(d)/Ephemeral 620/MS Sher 8
Translation:
K-029(b)/Alb L-002(a)/Alb L-038(a)/Alb R-024(d)/Ephemeral 620
Music:
SM Scher 8
Related information in folder 565:
Comments:
1. Transliteration and translation of Text.
On album:
K-029(b) (Klez!!! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
14546
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Director:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Abi Gezunt — אַבי געזונט

Also known as:
A Bisl Zun A Bisl Regn
Also known as:
Be Healthy
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theatre
Subject:
Health/Contentment
Song comment:
From the film "Mamele"
Origin:
Metro Scher 29
Transliteration:
Alb M-057(a)/Alb K-029(g)/Alb Z-010(n)/Alb D-016(a)/Warem 10/Alb B-095(b)/SM 5
Translation:
Alb D-016(a)/Alb M-057(a)/Alb K-059(d)/Alb K-030(d)/Alb K-029(g)/CD B-076(a)
Music:
ML PYS 175/SM Scher 10
Additional song notes:
As Long As You're Healthy
On album:
K-029(d) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Oy Chanukah!)
Track ID:
812
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
A bisl zun, a bisl regn, a ruik ort dem kop tsu leygn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ביסל זון, אַ ביסל רעגן, אַ רויִק אָרט דעם קאָפּ צו לײגן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the film "Mamele."
Language:
Yiddish

A Heymisher Bulgar — אַ הײמישער בולגאַר

Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Klezmer/Pop/
Subject:
Dance/Joy/Celebration
Origin:
Alb R-022(a)/
Transliteration:
Warem 85/Alb P-019(c)/Alb K-029(f)/Alb R-022(a)/
Translation:
Alb R-022(a)/Alb K-029(f)/Alb P-019(c)/
Music:
Warem 85
Additional song notes:
A Homey Bulgar
On album:
K-029(f) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Old World Beat)
Track ID:
269
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Yidn tanst dem heymisher bulgar, fargest in ayere tsores...
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדן טאַנצט דעם הײמישען בולגאַר, פֿאַרגעסט אין אײַערע צרהות...
Track comment:
Lyrics to Heymisher Bulgar credited to Jacob Jacobs
Language:
Yiddish

A Heymisher Bulgar — אַ הײמישער בולגאַר

Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Klezmer/Pop/
Subject:
Dance/Joy/Celebration
Origin:
Alb R-022(a)/
Transliteration:
Warem 85/Alb P-019(c)/Alb K-029(f)/Alb R-022(a)/
Translation:
Alb R-022(a)/Alb K-029(f)/Alb P-019(c)/
Music:
Warem 85
Additional song notes:
A Homey Bulgar
On album:
C-033(a) (International Yiddish Festival Cracow 1990)
Track ID:
270
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Yidn tanst dem heymisher bulgar, fargest in ayere tsores...
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדן טאַנצט דעם הײמישען בולגאַר, פֿאַרגעסט אין אײַערע צרהות...
Track comment:
Recording made in Poland
Language:
Yiddish

A Brivele Der Mamen — אַ בריוועלע דער מאַמען

Also known as:
Mikhtav Le'ima
Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Son/Parting/Letter/Emigration/Class/Neglect/
Origin:
ML MTAG 144/GYF 28/Levin N 65
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 144/GYF 28/Levin N 65/Alb G-013(c)/Alb L-009(a)/SM Moskow 54
Translation:
Silverman YSB 145/Alb D-004(k)/Alb D-016(a)/Levin N 65/Alb M-068(a)55
Music:
ML MTAG 144/GYF 28/Levin N 65/SM Moskow 54
Additional song notes:
A letter To Mother See also for translit and translate What's Not To Like Ephemera 1458 ---2017
On album:
K-029(e) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band A Jumpin' Night...)
Track ID:
39
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, zay a zun, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish

Bay Mir Bistu Sheyn

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Author:
Cahn, Sammy
Author:
Chapin, Harry
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theatre/American/Pop/Swing
Subject:
Love/Beauty/Appearance
Origin:
GYF 40/Alb F-024(e)/Alb K-029(e)/Alb G-035(b)
Transliteration:
Estella 4/Alb K-007(a)/GYF 43/Alb K-059(d)/
Translation:
GYF 43/
Music:
Estalla 4/GYF 41/
Additional song notes:
English Version
Related information in folder 165:
Document type:
Article
Author:
Chana Mlotek
Publisher:
Yiddish Forward
Date:
7/9/2004
Comments:
1.7/9/2004 Article in the Yiddish Forverts of July 9, 2004 by Khana Mlotek titled "Leyner Betn Dos Lid 'Bay Mir Bistu Sheyn'" (Readers Requst the Song "Bay Mir Bistu Sheyn".) Article contains Yiddish text. 2. 4/17/2006 Translation of Yiddish text from the internet site "Zemerl" as of April 17, 2006
On album:
K-029(e) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band A Jumpin' Night...)
Track ID:
2055
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Of all the boys that I've known, and I've known some,
First line (English):
בײַ מיר ביסטו שײן, בײַ מיר האָסטו חן, ביסט אײנע בײַ מיר אױף...
Language:
English

Der Alter Tsigayner — דער אַלטער ציגײַנער

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Gypsy/Music/Melody/Fiddle
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(b)/Alb P-030(a)
Translation:
Alb K-029(b)/Alb P-030(a)
Additional song notes:
From the msuical "Bublitshki"
On album:
K-029(b) (Klez!!! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
3047
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyn himl, vayt fun dem...
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish

Der Nayer Sher — דער נײַער שער

Also known as:
Dem Nayem Sher
Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Klezmer
Subject:
Sher/Klezmer/Dance/Wedding
Transliteration:
Warem 40/Alb K-030(d)
Translation:
Alb K-030(d)/Alb M-068(a)04
Music:
Warem 40
On album:
K-029(a) (Klezmer Conservatory Band Yiddishe Renaissance`)
Track ID:
3247
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Hey, du klezmer, nem dem fidl, shpil dos naye lidl, tantsn..
First line (Yiddish):
הײ דו קלעזמער, נעם דעם פֿידל, שפּיל דאָס נײַע לידל, טאַנצן װעט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Di Mame Iz Gegangen — די מאַמע איז געגאַנגען

Also known as:
A Yingele Fun Poyln
Also known as:
Di Mame Hot Mikh Geshikt
Also known as:
Di Mame Hot Mir Geshikt
Also known as:
Aj lju lju
Genre:
Folk
Subject:
Mother/Daughter/Arranged Marriage/Love/Yarid/Market/
Origin:
Alb R-007(g)/Alb A-044(a)/Alb B-007(b)
Transliteration:
Alb R-007(g)/Alb A-044(a)/Alb C-035(e)/Alb P-019(c)/Alb R-005(a)/Alb K-030(d)/
Translation:
Alb R-007(f)3/Alb K-005(a)/Alb R-007(g)/Alb K-030(d)/Alb A-044(a)/Alb B-007(b)
Music:
Rub Treas 54/Kremer 16
Additional song notes:
TransLit also on Alb P-038(d)
On album:
K-029(d) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Oy Chanukah!)
Track ID:
3657
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Di mame hot mikh geshikt koyfn a yashtshik. Hot zikh in...
First line (Yiddish):
די מאַמע האָט מיך געשיקט קױפֿן אַ יאַשטשיק. האָט זיך אין מיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "A Yingele Fun Polyen"
Language:
Yiddish

Di Sapozhkelekh — די סאַפּאָזקעלעך

Also known as:
Sapozhkelekh
Genre:
Folk/Love
Subject:
Love/Straw Boots/Sacrifice/Relationship
Origin:
Alb R-034(c)/Alb R-034(c)/Alb K-051(b)CD M-066(a)ML SOG 30/C-060(a)
Transliteration:
Alb C-035(e)/Alb K-051(b)/Alb K-029(f)/Alb R-034(c)/Alb K-30(d)/ML SOG 30
Translation:
Alb K-029(f)/Alb K-042(b)//Alb F-036(a)/Alb L-038(a)/CD M-066(a)ML SOG 30
Music:
ML SOG 30
Additional song notes:
The Boots/ See Ephemera 80 for singable English adapation by Edith Finell. (A Klomke On A Tir)
Related information in folder 738:
Comments:
1. Transliteration and singable Yiddish translation by Edith Finell.
On album:
K-029(f) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Old World Beat)
Track ID:
3757
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Farkoyfn di sapozhkelekh un forn oyf di droshkelekh,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַרקױפֿן די סאַפּאָזהקעלעך און פֿאָרן אױף די דראָשקעלעך, אַבי מיט..
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Freylekhe Shnayderl — דאָס פֿרײלעכע שנײַדערל

Also known as:
Freylekh Shnayderl
Author:
Kerler, Yosef — קערלער, יוסף
Genre:
Literary Origin
Subject:
Tailor/Occupation/Poverty/Boss/Melody
Origin:
Alb A-044(a)/ML SOG 233
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(e)/Alb A-044(a)/Alb L-049(a)/ML SOG 233/Irza 22
Translation:
Alb K-029(e)/Alb A-044(a)/Alb L-049(a)/ML SOG 233/Alb O-016(b)
Music:
ML SOG 233/Irza 22
Additional song notes:
Published in Irza under title "A Tamganeydndiker Nign" The Jolly Tailor
On album:
K-029(e) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band A Jumpin' Night...)
Track ID:
4028
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Oy, hob ikh haynt, khevreleyt, a nigundel gehert,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, האָב איך הײַנט, חבֿרהלײט, אַ ניגונדל געהערט,
Language:
Yiddish

Dona Dona — דאָנאַ דאָנאַ

Author:
Zeitlin, Aaron — צײַטלין, אַהרן
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theatre/Folk
Subject:
Calf/Freedom/Choice/Subjegation/Wagon/Swallow (Bird)
Origin:
ML PYS 175/Kinderbuch 104/Alb A-001(h)/Alb Z-012(a)/Alb B-007(a)/Vinkov 4 45
Transliteration:
Alb B-007(a)/Kinderbuch 104/Alb C-015(a)/Alb D-016(a)/Alb L-023(b)/Kinderland
Translation:
Kinderbuch 104/Alb L-048(a)/Alb O-001(a)/Alb B-007(a)/Kinderland/Schwartz 6
Music:
ML PYS 175/Kinderbuch 104/Z-012(a)/Vinkov 4 45/Schwartz 6
Additional song notes:
See Ephemera 80 for singable English adapation by Edith Finell. See also Ephemera 918 for original text, translation and Transliteration
On album:
K-029(d) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Oy Chanukah!)
Track ID:
3946
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Oyfn furl ligt dos kelbl, ligt gebunden mit a shtrik,
First line (Yiddish):
אױפֿן פֿורל ליגט דאָס קעלבל, ליגט געבונדן מיט אַ שטריק,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Song introduced in 1940 revival of Yiddish musical "Esterl".
Language:
Yiddish

Fayer, Fayer — פֿײַער, פֿײַער

Author:
Heifetz, Vladimir — חפֿץ, װלאַדימיר
Composer:
Heifetz, Vladimir — חפֿץ, װלאַדימיר
Genre:
Folk/Children
Subject:
Food/Noodles/Latkes
Origin:
Alb G-017(a)/CD H-039(a)
Transliteration:
Alb G-017(a)/CD H-039(a)/Ephemera 634
Translation:
Alb G-017(a)/CD H-039(a)
Music:
Ephemera 634
Related information in folder 638:
Comments:
1. Melody line by Vladimir Heifitz and transliteration.
On album:
K-029(d) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Oy Chanukah!)
Track ID:
5154
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Fayer (4x), oy s'iz heys (3x), oy, s'brent a fayer--
First line:
פֿײַער (4 מאָל), אױ ס'איז הײס (3 מאָל), אױ ס'ברענט אַ פֿײַער--
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Variant: "Latkes" substitute for "Lokshn".

Dos Keshenever Shtikele — דאָס קעשענעװער שטיקעלע

Composer:
Traditional
Genre:
Place/Folk
Subject:
Kishinev/Poverty/Troubles/Possessions/Riches/Celebration/
Transliteration:
K-029(a)/K-029(f)/S-022(e)/Alb T-031(b)
Translation:
K-029(a)/K-029(f)/Alb T-031(b)
Additional song notes:
Earliest recording of his song in the archive is is on a 78rpm performed by Moyshe Oysher (catlg 043p) is designated as a "folk song". Liner notes in some Some later recordings credit Oysher as composer and lyricist. Liner notes on Album L-029(a) (Klezmer Conservatory) indicate that the music is "Traditional" and the lyrics are Oysher's version of the folk song "Mayn Tayere Kishenev"
On album:
K-029(f) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Old World Beat)
Track ID:
7922
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Shpilt zhe mikh klezmorimlekh, dos keshenever shtikele,
First line:
שפּילט זשע מיר קלעזמאָרימלעך, דאָס קעשענעװער שטיקעלע, אָבער...
Track comment:
Based on folk song "Mayn Tayere Keshenev"

Ikh Hob Dikh Tsu Fil Lib — איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב

Also known as:
I Love You Much Too Much
Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Anger/Love/Rejection/Fool/Revenge
Origin:
Alb T-005(c)/Metro Scher 29
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(b)/Alb K-029(f)/Alb K-022(b)/Alb J-024(a)1/CD B-075(a)/CD F-042(a)/
Translation:
Alb K-022(b)/Alb T-015(c)/Alb K-029(f)/Alb J-025(a)1/CD B-075(a)/CD F-042(a)
Music:
SM Scher 2
Additional song notes:
I Love You Much To Much Transliteration and translation in Ephemera 1552 From the play "Di Katerinshtshik" (The Organ Grinder), 1934/ See Heskes 2533 Translate - Alb P-038(a)
Related information in folder 122:
Document type:
Email
Author:
Olshanetsky, Alexander
Publisher:
Friedman, RA
Comments:
Transliterated songtext from original sheet music. Also, Yiddish text from Yiddish Forward , June 27,2003.
On album:
K-029(f) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Old World Beat)
Track ID:
7163
English Adaptation:
Tauber, Ruth
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, tsu zayn oyf dir in kaas,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, צו זײַן אױף דיר אין כּעס,
Language:
Yiddish/English

In Odes, In Odes — אין אָדעס

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Genre:
Theatre/Place/Nostalgia
Subject:
Odessa/Prostitute/Moldovanke
Song comment:
From the Gilrod-Sandler musical "Volodke in Odes".
Origin:
Alb S-081(d)
Transliteration:
Alb S-081(d)/Alb B-075(a)/Peppler 2, p 112
Translation:
Alb S-081(d)/Alb K-074(a)/Alb B-075(a)/Ephemera 1273/Peppler 2, p 112
Music:
Ephemera 1273/Peppler 2, p 112
On album:
K-029(b) (Klez!!! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
7404
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
In Odes, in Odes, oy Odesa mame, ver es lakht nor fun Odes,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אָדעס, אין אָדעס, אױ אָדעסאַ מאַמע, װער עס לאַכט נאָר פֿון אָדעס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Gilrod-Sandler musical "Volodke in Odes".
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Pop

Jewish Heroines (Eng)

On album:
K-029(d) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Oy Chanukah!)
Track ID:
7637
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Spoken Word.
Language:
English

Khanike Oy Khanike — חנוכּה אױ חנוכּה

Also known as:
Khanike Days
Also known as:
Khanike Khag Yafe
Also known as:
Khanike Li Yesh
Also known as:
Latke Song (Khanike Oy Khanike)
Also known as:
Yemi Khanike
Also known as:
Chanike Oy Chanike
Also known as:
Jemej haChanuka (Heb)
Author:
Rivesman, Mordkhe — ריװעסמאַן, מרדכי
Genre:
Holiday/Children
Subject:
Khanike/Games/Dreydl/Food/Latkes/Children/Dance
Origin:
ML YT 25/Alb B-004(c)/Alb G-017(a)/Coopersmith HCB 18
Transliteration:
Alb G-017(a)/Alb B-004(c)/Vinkov 2 197/Coopersmith HCB 18/Alb C-042(c)
Translation:
Vinkov 2 197/Alb B-004(c)/Alb W-022(a)/Alb G-017(a)//Coopersmith HCB 18/
Music:
ML YT 24/Coopersmith HCB 18
Additional song notes:
Also translation is in Alb C-042(c)
On album:
K-029(d) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Oy Chanukah!)
Track ID:
8077
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Oy, khanike, oy, khanike, a yontev a sheyner, a lustiker...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, חנוכּה, אױ, חנוכּה, אַ יום־טובֿ אַ שײנער, אַ לוסטיקער…
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Mayn Rue Plats — מײַן רוע פּלאַץ

Also known as:
Mekom Menukhati
Also known as:
Arbeter-Romans
Author:
Rosenfeld, Morris — ראָזענפֿעלד, מאָריס
Composer:
Rosenfeld, Morris — ראָזענפֿעלד, מאָריס
Genre:
Literary Origin/Folk/Labor
Subject:
Factory/Sweatshop
Song comment:
Eng Translat from Forward - Ephemra 537
Origin:
ML MTAG 150/Alb Y-007(a)/Levin N 75/Belarsky 217/CD B-086(a)/Vinkov 4 33
Transliteration:
CD L-054(a)/CD B-086(a)/CD L-049(a)/Alb Y-007(a)/Alb L-004(a)/Levin N 75
Translation:
CD L-054(a)/Alb L-004(a)/Alb Y-007(a)/Alb A-036(a)/Alb K-029(e)/Vinkov 4 33/Ep
Music:
Sh Sh 158/Levin N 75/Belarsky 034/Alb Y-007(a)/Vinkov 4 33
Additional song notes:
My Resting Place / English Adaption Ephemra 537 Also translation and transliteration on Album B-126(a)
Related information in folder 478:
Document type:
Translation
Author:
Aaron Kramer
Comments:
English translation by Aaron Kramer from volume titled "Morris Rosenfeld-Selections from his poetry and prose, edited by Itche Goldberg and Max Rosenfeld".
On album:
K-029(e) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band A Jumpin' Night...)
Track ID:
9912
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Nit zukh mikh, vu di mirtn grinen! Gefinst mikh dortn nit,
First line (Yiddish):
ניט זוך מיך, װוּ די מירטן גרינען! געפֿינסט מיך דאָרטן ניט,
Language:
Yiddish

Di Tsvey Mekhutenestes

Also known as:
Mekhuteneste Mayne
On album:
K-029(e) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band A Jumpin' Night...)
Track ID:
10205
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Mekhuteneste mayne, mekhuteneste getraye, Oy, lomir zayn...
First line (Yiddish):
מחותּנתטע מײַנע, מחותּנתטע געטרײַע, אױ, לאָמיר זײַן אױף אײביק...
Track comment:
Transliteration and translation with album notes
Language:
Yiddish

Ne Platsh Mame — נע פּלאַטש מאַמע

Also known as:
Zorg Nit Mame
Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love
Song comment:
From musical "Vlodke In Odes"
Transliteration:
Alb K-068(b)
Translation:
Alb K-068(b)
On album:
K-029(c) (A Touch of Klez! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
10950
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Ne platsh mame, zol zayn mit mir, ne platsh mame, ikh...
First line (Yiddish):
נע פּלאַטש מװמע, זאָל זײַן מיט דיר, נע פּלאַטש מאַמע, איך שװער...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Miami Beach Rhumba — מײַאַמי ביטש רומבאַ

On album:
K-029(c) (A Touch of Klez! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
10416
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Composer:
Fields, Irving & Albert Gamse
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Gevolt hob ikh forn gor keyn Cuba, bin ikh in Miami Beach...
First line (Yiddish):
געװאָלט האָב איך פֿאָרן גאָר קובאַ, בין איך אין מײַאַמי ביטש געװען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Rhumba

O Ir Kleyne Likhtelekh (Lyov) — אָ איר קלײנע ליכטעלעך (ליו)

Author:
Rosenfeld, Morris — ראָזענפֿעלד, מאָריס
Composer:
Lyov, Leo — ליאָװ, ליאָ
Composer:
Yvker, Moyshe — איװקער, משה
Genre:
Holiday/Nationalistic
Subject:
Khanike/Candles/History
Origin:
ML YT 29/Alb G-017(a)/Kinderbukh 65/Bugatch 249
Transliteration:
ML YT 29/Kinderbuch 65/Alb 024(a)/Alb K-059(e)/Bugatch 249/Alb C-042(c)
Translation:
Kinderbuch 65/Alb L-024(a)Alb W-022(a)/Alb G-017(a)/Alb K-059(e)/Alb S-104(a)
Music:
Kinderbuch 65
Additional song notes:
Translation is also in C-042(c)
On album:
K-029(d) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Oy Chanukah!)
Track ID:
11292
Author:
Rosenfeld, Morris — ראָזענפֿעלד, מאָריס
Composer:
Lyov, Leo — ליאָװ, ליאָ
Artist:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
O, ir kleyne likhtelekh, ir dertsaylt geshikhtelekh,
First line (Yiddish):
אָ, איר קלײנע ליכטעלעך, איר דערצײלט געשיכטעלעך, מעשׂהלעך און..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Oy Avram — אױ אַבֿרהם

Genre:
Folk/Love
Subject:
Love/Constancy/Passion
Origin:
Vinkov 1 19/Alb B-036(a)/
Transliteration:
Vinkov 1 19/Alb J-011(a)/Alb B-075(a)/Alb K-029(b)/Alb K-005(a)
Translation:
Vinkov 1 19/Alb K-005(a)/Alb K-029(b)/Alb 0-007(b)/Alb B-036(a)
Music:
Vinkov 1 19
On album:
K-029(b) (Klez!!! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
11679
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Oy Avram, Ikh ken on dir nit zayn! Ikh on dir un du on mir..
First line (Yiddish):
אױ אַבֿרהם, איך קען אָן דיר ניט זײַן! איך אָן דיר און דו אָן מיר..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Oyfn Veg Shteyt A Boym — אױפֿן װעג שטײט אַ בױם

Also known as:
Al Haderekh Ets Omeyd
Also known as:
Afn Veg Shteyt A Boym
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin/Folk
Subject:
Child/Mother/Burdens/Birds/Tree/Imagination/Mother Love
Song comment:
P. Laskovski sometimes credited as composer./ From "Volkns Ibern Dakh"
Origin:
ML MTAG 164/Manger 369/Manger Illust/Alb L-023(a)/Alb F-024(e)/GYF 66/
Transliteration:
GYF 67/ML MTAG 164/ L-022(a)/Alb A-044(a)/Alb F-018(a)/CD L-054(a)/CD O-016(a)
Translation:
Leftwich GP 547/GYF 67/Alb L-004(a)/Alb L-023(a)/Manger Wolf 102/Sh Sh 414
Music:
ML MTAG 164/
Additional song notes:
By The Wayside Stands A Tree See also illustration in Manger Illust See transliteration and translation in Ephemera 1552 Shmuel Fisher credited as compposer in the lyrics provided by Klezmania
Related information in folder 111:
Comments:
1. Essay titled "The Destiny of a Poem" by Itzik Manger, translated from the Yiddish by Joseph Leftwich and published in Volume 2 of "The Way We Think" describing Manger's visit to Waraw in April 1948 including an incident dealing with his poem "Oyfn Veg Shteyt A Boym." See folder 3 (Manger, Itzik) 2. Transliteration and singable Yiddish translation by Edith Finell. 3. Article in the English Forward of January 29, 2010 by Philologos exploring the relationship of Manger's "Oyfn Veg Shteyt A Boym" and the folk song "Groyser Got, Groyser Got, Lomir Davenen Minkhe, Az Yidn Veln Forn Keyn Eretz Yisroel, Vet Zayn Susn V"Simkhe". 4 3/2/2014 Program for performances of the The Megile of Itzik Manger for March 2-16, 2014 at the Center for the Performing Arts published by the Folksbiene.
Related information in folder 996:
Comments:
1. Article in English Forward of January 29, 2010 by Philologos titled "A Tree Grows in Zion" dealing with Manger's Song with the Zionist pioneer song and coming to the conclusion that Laskowsky could not have written the melody to the Manger song
On album:
K-029(c) (A Touch of Klez! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
11953
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Oyfn veg shteyt a boym, shteyt er eyngeboygn,
First line (Yiddish):
אױפן װעג שטײט אַ בױם, שטײט ער אײַנגעבױגן, אַלע פֿײגל פֿונעם...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Papirosn — פּאַפּיראָסן

Also known as:
A Kalte Nakht
Also known as:
A Kalte Nakht (Papirosn)
Also known as:
El Chiclerito
Also known as:
Freylekhe Yidelekh
Also known as:
Sigaryot
Also known as:
Kupite Papirosy
Author:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Composer:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theatre/Lament
Subject:
Occupation/Cigarette Seller/Misfortune/Family
Origin:
Levin N 90/GYF 16/Alb L-023(a)/ML PYS 267/Alb F-024(e)/Alb G-035(b)
Transliteration:
Levin N 90/Alb L-023(a)/Alb K-007(b)/GYF 19/Alb F-042(a)/Alb L-048(a)
Translation:
Alb G-013(c)/GYF 19/Alb B-046(a)/Alb L-023(a)/Alb F-036(a)/Alb A-036(a
Music:
Levin N 90/Estella 10/GYF 17/ML PYS 267
Additional song notes:
Cigarettes/Author was inspired to write song after seeing child peddlers during German occupation of Grodno in WWI. See liner notes Alb S-083(a) Ephemera 1458: See 2016 program for translat and translit. Alb P-038(e) - translate
On album:
K-029(a) (Klezmer Conservatory Band Yiddishe Renaissance`)
Track ID:
12072
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
A kalte nakht, a nebeldike finster umetum, shteyt a...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ קאַלטע נאַכט, אַ נעפלדיקע פֿינסטער אומעטום, שטײט אַ ייִנגעלע...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
With instrumental freylekhs verion "Freylekhe Yidelekh"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Instrumental

Raisins and Almonds

Also known as:
Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen
Also known as:
Shlof Mayn Kind Shlof
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
On album:
K-029(a) (Klezmer Conservatory Band Yiddishe Renaissance`)
Track ID:
12905
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
In dem beys-hamikdosh, In a vinkl kheyder, zitst di almone..
First line (Yiddish):
אין דעם בית־המקדש, אין אַ װינקל־חדר, זיצט די אַלמנה בת־ציון…
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the opereta "Shulamis".
Language:
Yiddish

Rumenye, Rumenye — רומעניע, רומעניע

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theatre/Vaudville/Shund/Double Entendre/Skat/Humorous/Nostal
Subject:
Rumania/Place/Food/Women
Origin:
GYF 12
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)/CD K-068(e)/AAlb L-002(a)Alb L-023(a)/Alb J-24(a)1
Translation:
Alb J-024(a)1/GYF 12/Alb K-029(g)/Alb L-002(a)/Alb W-031(a)
Music:
Warem 175/GYF 12
Related information in folder 397:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Yiddish text with transliteration and English adaptation. Also, various versions.
On album:
K-029(a) (Klezmer Conservatory Band Yiddishe Renaissance`)
Track ID:
13034
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Ekh! Rumenye, geven a mol a land a zise, a sheyne.
First line (Yiddish):
עך, רומעניע, געװען אַ מאָל אַ לאַנד אַ זיסע, אַ שײנע.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Rumenye, Rumenye — רומעניע, רומעניע

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theatre/Vaudville/Shund/Double Entendre/Skat/Humorous/Nostal
Subject:
Rumania/Place/Food/Women
Origin:
GYF 12
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)/CD K-068(e)/AAlb L-002(a)Alb L-023(a)/Alb J-24(a)1
Translation:
Alb J-024(a)1/GYF 12/Alb K-029(g)/Alb L-002(a)/Alb W-031(a)
Music:
Warem 175/GYF 12
Related information in folder 397:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Yiddish text with transliteration and English adaptation. Also, various versions.
On album:
C-033(a) (International Yiddish Festival Cracow 1990)
Track ID:
13055
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Ay! Rumenye, oy, geven a mol a land a zise, a sheyne.
First line (Yiddish):
אײַ, רומעניע, אױ, געװען אַ מאָל אַ לאַנד אַ זיסע, אַ שײנע.
Track comment:
Recording made in Poland
Language:
Yiddish

Tsatske Kazatske — צאַטסקע קאַזאַצקע

Composer:
Katz, Mickey
Genre:
Novelty
Subject:
Band Members/Klezmorim
On album:
K-029(c) (A Touch of Klez! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
15488
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Author:
Bressler, Judy
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Every thing is hatske-tatske, lomir tantsn a kazatske,
First line:
עװרי טהינג איז האַצקע-טאַצקע, לאָמיר טאַנצן אַ קאַזאַצקע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Introduces members of the band.
Language:
English/Yiddish/Yinglish

Vilna — װילנאַ

Author:
Wolfson, A. L. — װאָלפֿסאָן, אַ. ל.
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Place
Subject:
Vilna/Memory/Yearning/City/Inspiration
Origin:
Alb K-096(a)/Alb V-001(a)/Alb F-032(a)/A-054(a)
Transliteration:
Alb K-096(a)/A-054(a)/Alb B-122(a)/Alb 126(a)
Translation:
Alb K-096(a)/Alb K-029(a)/A-054(a)/Alb B-122(a)/Alb 126(a)
Related information in folder 365:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Transliteration.
Related information in folder 862:
Comments:
1. Article in Jewish Currents of March-April, 2008 by Nikolai Borodulin titled "Posters from the Vilna Ghetto"
On album:
K-029(a) (Klezmer Conservatory Band Yiddishe Renaissance`)
Track ID:
16604
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Vilna, shtot fun geyst and tmimes, vilna yidishlekh...
First line:
װילנאַ, שטאָט פֿון גײַסט און תּמימות, װילנאַ ייִדישלעך פֿאַרטראַכט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
"tmimes" ""תּמימות naivete ??

Vatch Your Step — װאַטש יאָר סטעפ

Also known as:
Watch Your Step (Loenworth)
Author:
Lowenworth, Sam
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theatre/Immigrant/Klezmer/Humorous
Subject:
America/Pressure/Stress/Haste
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)/Alb K-029(f)
Translation:
Alb K-029(f)Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From the musical - Berele Tremp/ See Heskes 1 entry 1216 respecting sheet music.
Related information in folder 176:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Tranliteration
On album:
K-029(f) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Old World Beat)
Track ID:
16253
Author:
Lowenworth, Sam / Judy Bressler
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Amerika, a land nur fun hurry up, eyner loyft in biznes,
First line:
אַמעריקאַ, אַ לאַנד נור פֿון "הורי אָפּ, אײנער לױפֿט אין "בּיזנעס",
Track comment:
Additional verses by Judy Bressler

Visotskis Tey — װיסאָטסקיס טײ

Author:
Waletzky, Josh — װאָלעטסקי, יהודה
Composer:
Waletzky, Josh — װאָלעטסקי, יהודה
Genre:
Literary Origin/Lament
Subject:
Conscription/Widow/Son/Tsar/Army/Tea/Peddler/Poverty/
Song comment:
See Ephemera 550
Origin:
Alb V-008(a)/Alb Y-008(a)/
Transliteration:
Alb V-008(a)/Alb Y-008(a)
Translation:
Alb V-008(a)/Alb Y-008(a)
Additional song notes:
Based on a Sholem Aleichem monologue, written for a Camp Boiberik musical
On album:
K-029(c) (A Touch of Klez! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
16625
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Me ruft mikh Gitl Purishkevitsh, me makht khoyzek fun a...
First line (Yiddish):
מע רופֿט מיך גיטל פּורישקעװיװש, מע מאַכט חוזק פֿון אַ ייִדענע -
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Yidl Mitn Fidl — ייִדל מיטן פֿידל

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theatre/Folk
Subject:
Klezmer/Musicians/Life/Nature/Joy
Origin:
ML PYS 258/Alb L-044(c)/
Transliteration:
Alb A-044(a)/Alb K-029(b)/ML PYS 258/Alb I-013(a)/Alb K-029(b)/Alb L-044(c)
Translation:
Alb G-013(c)/Alb K-029(b)/ML PYS 258/Qalb L-044(c)/Alb B-122(a)
Music:
Warem 240/ML PYS 258
Additional song notes:
Little Jew With His Fiddle (?) From the film of the same name.
Related information in folder 1002:
Comments:
1. Internet article by Rhoda (Rokhl) Bernard, with original Yiddish text, transliteration and translation of the song.
On album:
K-029(b) (Klez!!! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
17527
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Shpil du fidl, shpil, Shpil far mir a libe lid,
First line (Yiddish):
שפּיל דו פּידל, שפּיל, שפּיל פֿאַר מיר אַ ליבע ליד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From film of same name with Molly Picon.
Language:
Yiddish

Yingele Nit Veyn — ייִנגעלע ניט װײן

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theatre/Lament
Subject:
Father/Son/Motherless/Immigration/Protection/Family/Child
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(b)/SM 1317
Translation:
Alb K-029(b)/SM 1317
Music:
SM 1317
Additional song notes:
Don't Cry Little Boy
On album:
K-029(b) (Klez!!! The Klezmer Conservatory Band)
Track ID:
17579
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
A troyerik bild hob ikh gezen, vos ikh ken nit fargesn neyn.
First line (Yiddish):
אַ טרױעריק בילד האָב איך געזען, װאָס איך קען ניט פֿאַרגעסן, נײן.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Big Band/Concert

Odessa Mame (Burstein) — אָדעסאַ מאַמע (בורסטיין )

Composer:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Genre:
Theater/Memory/Place
Subject:
Odessa/Moldovanke/Courting/Youth/Thieves
Transliteration:
CD K-029(g)/ Folder 111.03
Translation:
CD K-029(g)
Additional song notes:
Also have German translation in 111.03
Related information in folder 226:
Document type:
Transliterated text
Author:
Peysekhe Burstein
Publisher:
Virtual Klezmer
Comments:
Transliterated German text of Odesa Mame.
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21245
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Ikh hob gehert fil lider zingen gute, men zingt zey ale...
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געהערט פֿיל לידער זינגען גוטע, מען זינגט זײ אַלע מיט..
Language:
Yiddish

Feygele (Secunda) — פֿײגעלע (סעקונדאַ)

Author:
Rosenberg, Yisroel — רוזנבּרג, ישׂראל
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Interfaith
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(g)
Translation:
Alb K-029(g)
Additional song notes:
From the 1926 operetta "Margarita"
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21246
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
Artist:
Netsky, H. & Judy Bressler, arr
First line:
Feygele, oy feygele, ven du kumst tsu mayn fensterl...
First line:
פֿײגעלע, אױ פֿײגעלע, װען דו קומסט צו מײַן פֿענסטערל, אױ זינג...
Track comment:
from 1926 operetta "Margarita"

Abi Gezunt — אַבי געזונט

Also known as:
A Bisl Zun A Bisl Regn
Also known as:
Be Healthy
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theatre
Subject:
Health/Contentment
Song comment:
From the film "Mamele"
Origin:
Metro Scher 29
Transliteration:
Alb M-057(a)/Alb K-029(g)/Alb Z-010(n)/Alb D-016(a)/Warem 10/Alb B-095(b)/SM 5
Translation:
Alb D-016(a)/Alb M-057(a)/Alb K-059(d)/Alb K-030(d)/Alb K-029(g)/CD B-076(a)
Music:
ML PYS 175/SM Scher 10
Additional song notes:
As Long As You're Healthy
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21249
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
A bisl zun, a bisl regn, a ruik ort dem kop tsu leygn,
First line:
אַ ביסל זון, אַ ביסל רעגן, אַ רויִק אָרט דעם קאָפּ צו לײגן,
Track comment:
Additl English lyrics by Judy Bressler - from film "Mamele"
Language:
Yiddish/English

Der Hoyfzinger Fun Varshe Geto — דער הױפֿזינגער פֿון װאַרשע געטאָ

Author:
Lifshitz, Reuven — ליפֿשיץ, ראובֿן
Genre:
Holocaust/Lament
Subject:
Occupation/Organ Grinder/Resistance/Family
Origin:
Lifshitz 12/ML WAH 35
Transliteration:
Alb K29(g)/Alb L-038(b)/ML WAH 35
Translation:
Alb K-029(g)/Alb L-038(b)Ml WAH 35
Music:
ML WAH 35
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21252
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Conductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
A gut morgn, libe mentshen! Varft undz a shtikele broyt!
First line (Yiddish):
אַ גוט מאָרגן, ליבע מענטשן. װאַרפט אונדז אַ שטיקעלע ברױט!
Language:
Yiddish

Tumbalalajka — טום בלליקה

Also known as:
Tum Balalayke
Also known as:
Twistin' The Freylekhs (Instr)
Also known as:
Play Balalaike
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21254
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Shteyt a bokher un er trakht, Trakht un trakht a gantse...
First line (Yiddish):
שטײט אַ בחור און ער טראַכט, טראַכט און טראַכט אַ גאַנצע נאַכט,
Track comment:
Sung with translation and explanation
Language:
Yiddish

Mayn Shtetele Belz — מײַן שטעטעלע בעלז

Also known as:
Belz
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theatre/Nostalgia/Memory/Literary Origin
Subject:
Place/Belz/Childhood
Origin:
GYF 20/ML PYS 260/Alb G-035(b)/Vinkov 5 309
Transliteration:
Alb B-007(c)/GYF 23/Alb L-048(a)/Alb B-007(c)/Alb G-013(c)/ML PYS 260/
Translation:
Alb H-006(a)/Alb L-023(b)/GYF 23/Alb J-024(a)1/Alb K-029(g)/Vinkov 5 311
Music:
GYF 20/Estella 26/ML PYS 260/Vinkov 5 308
Additional song notes:
From the play "Ghetto Song" or "Song of the Ghetto Also translation and transliteration published in Alb T-028(b) Characterized by Karsten Troyke as "Traditional"
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21256
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Dertseyl mir alter, dertseyl mir geshvind, Veyl ikh vil...
First line (Yiddish):
דערצײל מיר אַלטער, גערצײל מיר געשװינד, װײַל איך װיל װיסן אַלץ..
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Geshray Fun Der Vilde Katshke — דאָס גישרײַ פֿון דער װילדע קאַטשקע

Author:
Katz, Mickey
Composer:
Gilkyson, Terry
Genre:
Novelty/Humorous/Dialect/Parody
Song comment:
Parody of "Cry of the Wild Goose"
Related information in folder 568:
Comments:
Original text of "Wild Goose" and transliteration of "Dos Geshray Fun Der Vilde Katshke". Posted on Mendele 3/27/2006 by Alina Polonskaya of Moscow, thanking her friend Mirye,-Khaye Seigel.
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21257
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Author:
Gilkyson, Terry
Composer:
Glikyson, Terry
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Ikh vil geyen vu di katshke geyt, and I wanna drey vi a...
First line (Yinglish):
איך װיל גײן װוּ די קאַטשקע גײט, אַנד אײַ װאַנע דרײ װי אַ קאַטשקע...
Language:
Yinglish

Rumenye, Rumenye — רומעניע, רומעניע

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theatre/Vaudville/Shund/Double Entendre/Skat/Humorous/Nostal
Subject:
Rumania/Place/Food/Women
Origin:
GYF 12
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)/CD K-068(e)/AAlb L-002(a)Alb L-023(a)/Alb J-24(a)1
Translation:
Alb J-024(a)1/GYF 12/Alb K-029(g)/Alb L-002(a)/Alb W-031(a)
Music:
Warem 175/GYF 12
Related information in folder 397:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Yiddish text with transliteration and English adaptation. Also, various versions.
On album:
K-029(g) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Thirteenth Anniversary Album)
Track ID:
21259
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Ekh! Rumenye, geven a mol a land a zise, a sheyne.
First line (Yiddish):
עך, רומעניע, געװען אַ מאָל אַ לאַנד אַ זיסע, אַ שײנע.
Language:
Yiddish

Oy S'iz Gut — אױ ס'איז גוט

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theatre/Love
Subject:
Courting/Secret/Nostalgia/Melody
Song comment:
From the musical "Mayn Malkele"
Origin:
Metro Scher 30i
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(b)/Warem 163/Alb K-029(h)//Metro Scher 18
Translation:
CD S-068(d)/Alb K-029(h)/Ephemera 1566 (p. 20)
Music:
Warem 163/Metro Scher 18
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "My Malkele"
On album:
K-029(h) (The Klezmer Cconservatory Band Dancing In the Aisles)
Track ID:
25249
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Oy, s'iz gut! Aleyn tsu zitsn mit a meydl, oy, s'iz gut, der kop fardrayt vi a..
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, ס'איז גוט! אַלײן צו זיצן מיט אַ מײדל, אױ, ס'איז גוט, דער קאָפ...
Track comment:
From musical "Mayn Malkele"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Pop/Theatrical

Farges Mikh Nit — פֿאַרגעס מיך ניט

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theatre/Love
Subject:
Memory/Separation/Fear/Request/Foreboding
Origin:
Sheet Music
Transliteration:
Sheet Music
Music:
Sheet Music
Additional song notes:
Don't Forget Me
On album:
K-029(h) (The Klezmer Cconservatory Band Dancing In the Aisles)
Track ID:
25250
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Mit dir libe shpil ikh un ikh bin ful mit freyd,
First line:
מיט דיר ליבע שפּיל איך און איך בין פֿול מיט פֿרײד,
Track comment:
From musical "Malkele Dem Rebns"

Ikh Zing (Tauber) — איך זינג (טױבער)

On album:
K-029(h) (The Klezmer Cconservatory Band Dancing In the Aisles)
Track ID:
25254
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Ikh zing, vayl ikh hob lib tsu zingen, ikh zing nisht far...
First line:
איך זינג, װײַל איך האָב ליב צו זינגען, איך זינג נישט פֿאַר...
Track comment:
Recorded under "Mayn Freylekh Lid"

Miserlou — מיסערלאָו

Composer:
Roubanis, Nick — רובּינס, ניק
Genre:
Love
Subject:
Desert
Origin:
Alb T-005(c)/CD S-001(d)
Transliteration:
CD S-001(d)/Alb K-029(h)/Alb P-038(b)
Translation:
CD S-001(d)/Alb K-029(h)
Additional song notes:
Music adapted from Greek folk dance melody
Related information in folder 268:
Document type:
Article
Author:
Chana Mlotek
Publisher:
Yiddish Forward
Date:
6/10/2005
Comments:
Response to letter titled "Fun Vanen Shtamt dos 'Miserlou"- lid?''" Song text published.
On album:
K-029(h) (The Klezmer Cconservatory Band Dancing In the Aisles)
Track ID:
25255
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Vayt in dem midbar, in heyse zun farbrent, hob ikh a mol...
First line (Yiddish):
װײַט אין דעם מידבּר, און הײסע זון פֿאַרברענט, האָב איך אַ מאָל...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Mayn Yidishe Meydele — מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Charm/Beauty/Love
Origin:
Kammen 25F 61
Transliteration:
Warem 132/Alb K-029(h)/Kammen 25F 12/Ephemera 399
Translation:
Alb G-013(c)/Alb K-029(h)/Ephemeral 399
Music:
Kammen 25F 61/ Warem 132
Additional song notes:
See Israeli and Jewish Song Hits for the Eb Alto Saxaphone Kammen Jaff Book Index M108.I82 1963, Page 5 From Yiddish Musical Titled "Mayn Yidishe Meydele," 1926
Related information in folder 370:
Document type:
Article
Author:
Chana Mlotek
Publisher:
Yiddish Forward
Date:
8/13/1999
Comments:
Backround and Yiddish text of Mayn Yidishe Meydele. Also, transliteration and English adaptation by Judy Bressler.
Related information in folder 1502:
Comments:
1. Transliterated and translated text from the internet.
On album:
K-029(h) (The Klezmer Cconservatory Band Dancing In the Aisles)
Track ID:
25258
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
A beauty so fine and rare, That's my yiddishe girl,
First line:
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
English/Yiddish

A Hopkele — אַ האָפּקעלע

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theatre
Subject:
Dance/Freylekh
Transliteration:
Warem 90/Alb K-029(h)
Translation:
Alb K-029(h)
Music:
Warem 90
On album:
K-029(h) (The Klezmer Cconservatory Band Dancing In the Aisles)
Track ID:
25260
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Nu, lomir ale tantsn a hopkele, a sheyner hopkele,
First line:
נו, לאָמיר אַלע טאַנצן אַ האָפּקעלע, אַ שײנער האָפּקעלע,
Track comment:
With Dancing In The Aisles

Der Hoyfzinger Fun Varshe Geto — דער הױפֿזינגער פֿון װאַרשע געטאָ

Author:
Lifshitz, Reuven — ליפֿשיץ, ראובֿן
Genre:
Holocaust/Lament
Subject:
Occupation/Organ Grinder/Resistance/Family
Origin:
Lifshitz 12/ML WAH 35
Transliteration:
Alb K29(g)/Alb L-038(b)/ML WAH 35
Translation:
Alb K-029(g)/Alb L-038(b)Ml WAH 35
Music:
ML WAH 35
On album:
E-025(a) (Europaisches Jiddish-Festival Leverkusen 1993)
Track ID:
26893
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Condductor:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
A gut morgn, libe mentshen! Varft undz a shtikele broyt!
First line (Yiddish):
אַ גוט מאָרגן, ליבע מענטשן. װאַרפט אונדז אַ שטיקעלע ברױט!
Language:
Yiddish

Sholom Tants — שלום טאַנץ

Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Dance/Peace/Escape/Hope/Survival
Transliteration:
CD K-029(j)
Translation:
CD K-029(j)
Related information in folder 790:
Comments:
1.Article published in English Forward of Nov 10, 1989 providing background of Sholom Tants with transliteration and translation.
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31034
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano/Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
a tants fun sholem, un fun fridn
First line (Yiddish):
אַ טאַנץ פֿון שלום, און פֿון פֿרידן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

A Glezele Yash — אַ גלעזעלע יש

Also known as:
Yash
Author:
Kerler, Yosef — קערלער, יוסף
Composer:
Shainsky, Vladimir — שײנסקי, װלאַדימיר
Genre:
Literary Oririn
Subject:
Getting High/Dancing/Troubles/Drink/Whiskey/Poverty
Song comment:
" & "Vayb" for Man
Origin:
MTAG P. 58
Transliteration:
MTAG P.58
Translation:
Alb K-042(b)Alb L-038(a)/Alb K-026(d)2/K-029(j)/Alb 049(a)/Ephemera 1458
Music:
ML MTAG 68 & 69
Additional song notes:
A Small Glass Of Whiskey (Booze) Also Translit and Translat in Album M-059(f) See "Hash"/same song except "Hash" is substituted for "Yash" & "Vayb" for Man Ephemera 1458: See 2015 program for translat and translit
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31035
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
ven ikh nem a bisele yash, oy-oy, finklt alts un glanst;
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם אַ ביסעלע יאַש, אױ-אױ, פֿינקלט אַלץ און גלאַנסט;
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Mayn Ershter Vals — מײַן ערשטער װאַלס

Also known as:
Expectation Waltz
Also known as:
Ershte Vals
Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Traditional
Composer:
Ivanovice, Ivan
Genre:
Love
Subject:
Waltz/Ball Dance/Memory
Song comment:
Adaptation pf "Expectation Waltz" - Ozidanie Vals (Russian) See Heskes #3348
Origin:
Alb T-005(a)/ CD M-066(a)
Transliteration:
CD K-029(j)/Ephemera 1602
Translation:
M-066(a)/K-029(j)
Related information in folder 1602:
Comments:
1. 8/10/2017 Transliterated text entered in ephemera on August 10, 2017.
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31039
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano/Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
mayne ershte groyse freyd, di krishtolene likht fun dem zal
First line (Yiddish):
מײַנע ערשטע גרױסע פֿרײד, די קרישטאָלענע ליכט פֿון דעם זאַל
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Dos Fishele — דאָס פֿישעלע

Author:
Ratner, Moyshe
Composer:
Ratner, Moyshe
Genre:
Zionist/Allegory
Subject:
Wandering/Exile/Fish/Jordan River
Transliteration:
Alb H-002(c)/Alb K-029(j)
Translation:
Alb K-029(j)
Related information in folder 793:
Comments:
1. Article in Yiddish Forward of October 23, 1985 by Yosl and Chanal Mlotek titled "A Fishele Hot In Yardn Gelebt" publishing original Yiddish text. 2. Similar article in Yiddish Forward of February 2, 2001 by Chana Mlotek.
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31041
Arranger:
Hochman, Israel J
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals/Arranger:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
A fishele hot amol in yardn gelebt. Gefilt zikh azoy gut in dem taykh.
First line (Yiddish):
אַ פֿישעלע האָט אַמאָל אין יאַרדן געלעבט. געפֿילט זיך אַזױ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Tayere Malkele — טײַערע מלכּהלע

Author:
Shternheim, Nokhem — שטערנהײַם, נחום
Composer:
Shternheim, Nokhem — שטערנהײַם, נחום
Genre:
Love
Subject:
Beauty/Food
Origin:
ML PYS 50/Shternheim 89
Transliteration:
ML PYS 50/L-051(a)/Shternheim 89
Translation:
ML PYS 51/CD L-051(a)
Music:
ML PYS 50/Shternheim 89
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31043
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano/Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
Lomir zikh dermanen oyb sheners s'iz faranen
First line (Yiddish):
לאָמיר זיך דערמאַנען אױב שענערס ס'איז פֿאַראַנען
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Khaye Sho (Yid) — חיי שעה (ייִדיש)

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Subject:
Seize Moment/Live For Today
Song comment:
Khaym Towber's radio theme song
Transliteration:
CD K-029(j)
Translation:
CD K-029(j)
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31044
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion/Arranger:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
haynt iz do, khaye sho, morgn ver veyst vos ken zayn?
First line (Yiddish):
הײַנט איז דאָ, חיה שעה, מאָרגן װער װײסט װאָס קען זײַן?
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Swing

Bukarester Bulgar — בוקאַרעסטער בולגאַר

Genre:
Klezmer/Rumanian Style Bulgar
Song comment:
Mainstay of Philadelphia's Jewish Wedding Repertoire
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27779
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Track comment:
Rumanian-style bulgar - mainstay of Phila Jewish wedding repertoire
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Bulgar
Length:
2:25

Mekhutunim Geyen (Medley, KCB) — מחותּנים גײען (מעדלי, קסב)

Genre:
Klezmer/Folk
Song comment:
Mekhutonim Geyen/Tants A Freylekh
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27780
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Background Vocal:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Arranger:
Beckerman, Shloymke — בעקערמאַן, שלױמקע
First line:
Di mekhutonim geyen kinder, lomir zikh freyn, shat nor shat!
First line (Yiddish):
די מחותּנים גײען קינדער, לאָמיר זיך פֿרײען, שאַט נאָר שאַט!
Track comment:
Last verse of Mekhutonim Geyen in this version not usually sung.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
004:15

Dance Me To The End Of Love

Author:
Cohen, Leonard — לאונרד כהן
Composer:
Cohen, Leonard — לאונרד כהן
Genre:
Love/ContemporaryLiterary Origin
Subject:
Love/dance/Beauty/Panic/Wedding/Children/Messiah
Origin:
Ephemera 1552
Additional song notes:
There are supplemental Yiddish verses by Doodie Ringelblum - see track table Messiah
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27781
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Background Vocal:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin, dance me through the panic...
Language:
English
Length:
2:29

Trepak (Instr)

Also known as:
Taxim (Anon)
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27782
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Miller, Robin
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Improvization
Length:
003:28

Skotshne #60 A La Merlin

Genre:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Song comment:
Named for Merlin Shepherd-introduced the song at KlezKamp from Berogovski
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27783
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
003:01

Zol Nokh Zayn Shabos — זאָל נאָך זײַן שבּת

Also known as:
Got Fun Avrom (Golub)
Also known as:
Bobenyu (Golub)
Author:
Roisenblat, Chaim — רױזענבלאַט, הײם
Composer:
Golub, Solomon — גאָלוב, סאָלאָמאָן
Genre:
Literary Origin
Subject:
Shabos/Havdola/Grandmother
Origin:
ML PYP 274/ML PYS 207/Alb F-024(e)/GYF 68/Alb G-044(a)Sh Sh 273/SM 183/Box 8
Transliteration:
Alb B-007(c)/GYF 71/Alb K-047(a)/ML PYS 207
Translation:
Alb B-007(c)/GYF 71/Alb K-047(a)/Alb G-044(a)Sh Sh 272
Music:
Golub Songs 24
Additional song notes:
Shabos Should Not Be Over
Related information in folder 744:
Comments:
1. See folder 743
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27784
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Background Vocal:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Arranger:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Oy, bobenyu, zog nokh nit "Got fun Avrom," Vos iz dos mit dir haynt der ayl?
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, באָבעניו, זאָג נאָך נישט "גאָט פֿון אַבֿרהם", װאָס איז דאָס מיט..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
004:12

Hora/Moskowitz Medley

Genre:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Medley
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27785
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Warschauer, Jeff
Track comment:
Hora credited to "Lukevitch"
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
003:32

Freylekh Zayn — פֿרײלעך זײַן

Author:
Wilner, Max — װילנער, מאַקס
Genre:
Humorous/Vaudville/Novelty
Subject:
Beggar/Errant Wife/Family/Shabos Kugel/Return
Song comment:
Khasidic-Scat incorporated as part of music
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(i)
Translation:
Alb K-029(i)
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27786
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Background Vocal:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
First line:
A lidl zing ikh itst far aykh, vos iz a mekhaye, di melodie's an alte nor di..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ לידל זינג איך איצט פֿאַר אײַך, װאָס איז אַ מחיה, די מעלאָדי...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Comic
Length:
003:19

Beygelekh — בײגעלעך

Also known as:
Bublitshki
Also known as:
Question
Composer:
Traditional
Genre:
Folk/Lament
Subject:
Bagels/Rolls/Street Vendor/Occupation/Poverty
Origin:
Alb G-035(b)/Alb B-007(c)/Moskow SM 61
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(b)/Alb B-007(c)/Moskow SM 61
Translation:
Alb B-007(c)/
Music:
Moskow SM 61
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27787
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Farber, Nat
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Style:
Instrumental/Swing
Length:
003:53

Shlof In Ziser Ru (Golub) — שלאָף אין זיסער רו (גאָלוב)

Composer:
Golub, Solomon — גאָלוב, סאָלאָמאָן
Genre:
Lullaby/Folk
Subject:
Peace/Sleep/Child/Angels/Animals
Origin:
Golub Introduction
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(i)/Golub 47
Translation:
Alb K-029(i)
Music:
Golub 47
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27788
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Bressler, Judy
Arranger:
Bailey, Art
First line:
Shlof shoyn mayn feygele, makh tsu dayn eygele, shlof in zisn ru.
First line (Yiddish):
שלאָף שױן מײַן פֿײגעלע, מאַך צו דײַן אײגעלע, שלאָף אין זיסן רו.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tender/Folk
Length:
004:30

Dem Rebns Nigun — דעם רבּנס ניגון

Genre:
Klezmer
Song comment:
From the repertoire of Leon Schwartz
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27789
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Eylat, Daphne — אילת, דפנה
Arranger:
Warschauer, Jeff
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
004:19

Terkersher Yaleveyove Tants — טערקעשער יאַלעװעיאָװע טאַנץ

Also known as:
A Few Bowls Terkish
Also known as:
Terk In Amerika
Also known as:
Turk In America
Composer:
Brandwein, Naftule — בראַנדװײַן, נפֿתּלי
Genre:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Terkish
Song comment:
Brandwein usually credited as composer
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27790
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Brandwein, Naftule — בראַנדװײַן, נפֿתּלי
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Arranger:
Stahl, Ilene
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
003:08

Beresh Katz Bulgar — בערעש קאַצס בולגאַר

Composer:
Katz, Beresh — קאַץ, בערעש
Genre:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Bulgar/Freylekhs
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27791
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
003:56

Yismekhu Vemalekhutokha — ישׂמחוּ במלכוּתך

Also known as:
Yismekhu Bemalekhusekho
Genre:
Religious/Shabos/Sabbath/Hymn/Liturgy
Subject:
Shabbos/Sabbath/Delight/Observance/Memory/Creation/Pleasure
Origin:
Pasternak CH 141/Alb B-033(f)/Alb B-017(w)/Alb K-047(d)/Alb Z-010(e)
Transliteration:
Pasternak CH 44/Alb B-017(w)/Alb K-047(d)/Alb K-029(i)
Translation:
Alb K-029(i)/Pasternak CH 141/Alb L-021(b)/Alb M-030(a)/Alb P-005(a)/B-033(f)
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27792
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano/Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Background Vocal:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Violin/Arranger:
Strauss, Deborah
First line:
Yismekhu, yismekhu, vemalkhuskha, shomrey shabos, vekorey oneg, am mekadeshy..
First line (Hebrew):
ישׂמחוּ במלכוּתך שוֹמרי שבּת וקוֹראי ענג
Track comment:
They that keep the Sabbath and call it a delight shall rejoice in your...
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Folk/Klezmer
Length:
004:47

Nokh Eyn Tants — נאָך אײן טאַנץ

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Genre:
Love/Waltz
Subject:
Dance/Love
Song comment:
Classic Russian Waltz
Origin:
Alb T-005(a)
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(i)
Translation:
Alb K-029(i)
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27793
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Background Vocal:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
First line:
Nokh eyn tants bet ikh itst bay dir, libste her, ikh bet bay dir shenk mir...
First line (Yiddish):
נאָך אײן טאַנץ בעט איך איצט בײַ דיר, ליבסטע הער, איך בעט בײַ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Waltz/Pop/
Length:
004:44

Firn Di Mekhutonim Aheym — פֿירן די מחותּנים אַהײם

Also known as:
Oriental Melody (Instr)
Also known as:
Street Song
Composer:
Schwartz, Abe — שװאַרץ, אײב
Genre:
Klezmer/Wedding/Instrumental/Hora/Doyna
Subject:
In Laws
Music:
Comp Klez 44
Additional song notes:
Accompaning the In-Laws Home Naftule Brandwein sometimes credited as Composer. Melody played in Shargorad (also elsewhere)/aka DerGasn Nigun- Oriental Melody
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27794
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
002:50

S'iz Nishtu Keyn Nekhtn — ס'איז נישטאָ קײן נעכטן

Subject:
Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow/Worries/Drink/Afterlife
Origin:
Alb L-038(a)
Transliteration:
CD K-029(j)/Alb L-038(a)
Translation:
CD K-029(j)/Alb L-038(a)
Additional song notes:
Yesterday Is Gone Based on a popular Lubavitcher Khasidic melody
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31046
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals/Arranger:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals/Additonal Lyrics/Arranger:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
S'iz nito keyn nekhtn, s'nokh nito key morgn;
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז ניטאָ קײ נעכטן, ס'נאָך ניטאָ קײן מאָרגן;
Track comment:
instrumental includes Eyropeyishe Kolomeyka/ Reb Dovidl/ Moldavian folk tune
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Tif Vi Di Nakht — טיף װי די נאַכט

Also known as:
Deep As The Night
Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Subject:
Night/Love/Longing
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(j)
Translation:
Alb K-029(j)/Alb C-044(a)
Additional song notes:
Written for and sung by Lucy Gehrman in "A Brivele Der Mamen"
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31047
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion/Arranger:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
First line:
Ven di nakht kumt tsu geyn un ikh blayb dan aleyn
First line (Yiddish):
װען די נאַכט קומט צו גײן און איך בלײַב דאַן אַלײן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

Biz In Vaysn Tog Arayn — ביז אין װײַסן טאָג אַרײַן

Genre:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Song comment:
Originally recorded by Phillip Greenberg 1919 with Lt Joseph Frankel's Band
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27795
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
002:17

Khasene Tants (Medley) — חתונה טאַנץ (מעדלי)

Genre:
Wedding/Klezmer/Instrumental
Subject:
Wedding/World War II/Celebration
Song comment:
Khasene Tants (Song) with Khaikele (Instrumental)
Transliteration:
Alb K-029(i)
Translation:
Alb K-029(i)
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27796
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Background Vocal:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
First line:
Shpilt oyf a khasene tants far ale kales, vayl di khakhsanim kumen bald...
First line (Yiddish):
שפּילט אױף אַ חתונה טאַנץ פֿאַר אַלע כּלות, װײַל די חסנים קומען…
Track comment:
Khaikele - popular "Philadelphia Bulgar composed by Pete Petrovsky
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
004:34

Dobranotsh — דאָבראַנאָטש

Genre:
Klezmer/Waltz/Instrumental
Additional song notes:
Good Night Waltz
On album:
K-029(i) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band / Dance Me To The End Of Love)
Track ID:
27797
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Tambourine/Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Alto Saxaphone/Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Piano:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
003:43

Der Rebe Elimelekh — דער רבּי אלימלך

Also known as:
Rabbi Eli, The King
Also known as:
The Merry Rebe Elie
Author:
Moyshe Nadir — משה נאַדיר
Composer:
Moyshe Nadir — משה נאַדיר
Genre:
Folk/Humorous
Subject:
Khasidim/Rebe/Klezmer/Musicians/Drinking
Origin:
ML MTAG 168/Alb R-022(a)/Alb B-007(b)/Metro Album 49/Sh Sh 361
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 168/Alb B-007(b)/Alb W-010(a)/Alb R-022(a)/Metro Album 44
Translation:
Alb B-007(b)/Alb O-001(a)/Alb R-022(a)/Alb R-033(a)/Alb W-010(a)/Sh Sh 360
Music:
ML MTAG 168/Metro Album 44
Additional song notes:
See Ephemera 80 for singable English adapation by Edith Finell.
Related information in folder 733:
Comments:
1. Transliteration and singable Yiddish translation by Edith Finell.
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31050
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano/Arranger:
Netsky, Hankus
Vocals/Arranger:
Bressler, Judy
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin/Background Vocals:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion/Arranger:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo/Vocals:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Arranger:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
First line:
az der rebe elimeylekh iz gevorn zeyer freylekh
First line (Yiddish):
אַז דער רבי עלימײלעך איז געװאָרן זײער פֿרײלעך
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer

The New Klezmorim (Video)

Genre:
Klezmer/Concert/Video
On album:
V0045
Track ID:
33878
Producer/Director:
Kaufman, David
Performer:
Schwebel, Aaron
Performer:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Performer:
Chicago Klezmer Ensemble
Performer:
Adler, Bruce
Performer:
Brave Old World
Performer:
Waletzky, Josh — װאָלעטסקי, יהודה
Performer:
Goldenshteyn, German — גאָלדענשטיין, גערמאַן
Performer:
Cooper, Adrienne — קאָפּער, חנה־פֿריידע
Performer:
Harris, David
Performer:
Bressler, Judy
Performer:
Strauss, Deborah
Performer:
Warschauer, Jeff
Performer:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Performer:
Rabson, Mimi
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Concert/Documentary
Length:
69:00

Di Krenitse (Poliansky) — די קרעניצע (פּאָליאַנסקי)

Also known as:
A Krenitse
Author:
Fefer, Itsik — פֿעפֿער, איציק
Composer:
Poliansky, Motl — פּאָליאַנסקי, מאָטל
Genre:
Literary Origin/USSR
Subject:
Well/Love/Courting/Pails/Maiden/Youth
Origin:
Liptzin 65 09/ML PYS 196/Alb A-001(l)/Kinderbuch 206/Alb B-207(a)
Transliteration:
ML PYS 196/Alb A-001(l)/Kinderbuch 206/Alb Z-014(l)/Alb B-207(a)
Translation:
Kinderbuch 206/Alb A-001(l)/Alb Z-014(l)/Alb B-207(a)/Ephemera 1566 (p 25)
Music:
Kinderbuch 206
Additional song notes:
The Well
On album:
Z-014(l) (Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Presents: City of the Future, Yiddish Songs From the Former Soviet Union)
Track ID:
41708
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Vocal:
Lozhinsky, Vera
Vocal:
Schwartz, Elizabeth
Vocal:
Falk, "Yankl" Jack
Vocal:
Alpert, Michael — אַלפּערט, מישקע
Vocal:
Kahn, Daniel
Vocal:
Russell, Anthony
Contrabass/Guitar:
Pekarek, Jeff
Accordion:
Stan, Peter
Clarinet:
Stachel, Norbert
Perussion:
Moore, Duncan
First line:
Dort, vu grozn zaynen naser, shteyt a krenetse fartrakht, kumen meydlekh tsien..
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט, וווּ די גרוזן זײַנען נאַסער, שטייט אַ קרענעצע פֿאַרטראַכט, קומען...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Oktyaber — אָקטויבער

Author:
Rosin, Shmuel — ראָסין, שמואל
Genre:
Literary Origin/USSR
Subject:
Smoke/Flames/Suffering/Death/Peace/Smokestacks/Sacrafice
Transliteration:
Alb Z-014(l)
Translation:
Alb Z-014(l)
Additional song notes:
October
On album:
Z-014(l) (Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Presents: City of the Future, Yiddish Songs From the Former Soviet Union)
Track ID:
41709
Vocal:
Russell, Anthony
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Vocal:
Schwartz, Elizabeth
Contrabass:
Pekarek, Jeff
Accordion:
Stan, Peter
Flute/Clarinet:
Stachel, Norbert
Classical Guitar:
Benedetti, Fred
Percussion:
Moore, Duncan
First line:
Kh'hob derkent dikh in roykh un flamen, intsepralte tseteysite teg, bistu lib…
First line (Yiddish):
כ'האָב דערקענט דיך אין רויך און אין פֿלאַמען, אין צעפראַלטע צעטריירויסיטע טעג,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Fabrik Lid — פֿאַבריק־ליד

Author:
Smolyanski, Z. — שׂמאָליאַנסקי. ז.
Genre:
Literary Origin/USSR
Subject:
Machines/Worker/Motivated/Shoes/Manfactured/Rest
Transliteration:
Alb Z-014(l)
Translation:
Alb Z-014(l)
Additional song notes:
Factory Song
On album:
Z-014(l) (Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Presents: City of the Future, Yiddish Songs From the Former Soviet Union)
Track ID:
41711
Vocal:
Schwartz, Elizabeth
Vocal:
Lozhinsky, Vera
Alto:
Bressler, Judy
First line:
Mashinen hudyen binen, s'tsitern di vent, kh'shtey do bay mashinen mit tseglite
First line (Yiddish):
מאַשינען הוידען בינען, ס'ציטערן די ווענט, כ'שטיי דאַ באַ די ווענט, כ'שטיי דאָ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Royte Armey — רויטע אַרמיי

Author:
Fefer, Itsik — פֿעפֿער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin
Subject:
Border/Guard/Tireless/Continiou/Armed/Defend
Transliteration:
Alb Z-014(l)
Translation:
Alb Z-014(l)
Additional song notes:
Red Armey
On album:
Z-014(l) (Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Presents: City of the Future, Yiddish Songs From the Former Soviet Union)
Track ID:
41694
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Vocal:
Kahn, Daniel
Percussion:
Moore, Duncan
First line:
Dort baym grenets, dort baym feld, shteyen yatn oysgeshtelt, keynmol durshtik,..
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט בײַם גרענעץ, דאָרט בײַם פֿעלד, שטייען יאַטן אויסגעשטעלט קיינמאָל דורשטיק
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Afn Glitsh — אַפֿן גליטש

Author:
Kvitko, Leyb — קװיטקאָ, לײב
Genre:
Literary Origin/USSR
Subject:
Sliding/Slope/Cold/Strength/Sled/Youth/Frost/Outdoors
Transliteration:
Alb Z-014(l)
Translation:
Alb Z-014(l)
Additional song notes:
On The Slope
On album:
Z-014(l) (Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Presents: City of the Future, Yiddish Songs From the Former Soviet Union)
Track ID:
41696
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Classical Guitar:
Benedetti, Fred
First line:
Glitshn, glitshn, glitshn vider, varum vert in ale glider, flam in beklekh,…
First line (Yiddish):
געליטשן, געליטשן, געליטשן, ווידער, וואַרעם ווערט אין אַלע גרידער, פֿלאַם אין..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Hirsh Lekert — הירש לעקערט

Author:
Liessin, Avrom — ליעסין, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Folk/Revolutionary/Historical
Subject:
Assination/Vilna/Governor/Hanging/Revolutionary/Martyr
Song comment:
Based on actual incident May 5, 1902
Origin:
Vinkov 4 20/Sh Sh 165
Transliteration:
Vinkov 4 21/Z-014(l)/Alb O-016(b)
Translation:
Vinkov 4 22/Sh Sh 164/Z-014(l)/Alb O-016(b)
Music:
Vinkov 4 20
On album:
Z-014(l) (Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Presents: City of the Future, Yiddish Songs From the Former Soviet Union)
Track ID:
41697
Vocal:
Russell, Anthony
Vocal:
Alpert, Michael — אַלפּערט, מישקע
Vocal:
Schwartz, Elizabeth
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Acordion:
Stan, Peter
Contrabass:
Pekarek, Jeff
Flute/Piccolo:
Stachel, Norbert
Percussion:
Moore, Duncan
English Adaptation:
Hartman, Hirsh (Hershl)
First line:
Azoy vi Hirshke iz fun shtub aroysgegangen, gezogt hot er "a gute nakht",…
First line (Yiddish):
אַזוי ווי הירשקע איז פֿון שטוב אַרויסגעגאַנגען,געזאָגט האָט ער ,,אַ גוטע נאַכט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Neyen Meydlekh Bay Mashinen — נייען מיידלעך בײַ מאַשינען

Author:
Fefer, Itsik — פֿעפֿער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin/USSR
Subject:
Year Round/Daily/Girls/Sew/Discusson/Labor/Commintern
Transliteration:
Alb Z-014(l)
Translation:
Alb Z-014(l)
Additional song notes:
Girls Sewing at the Machines
On album:
Z-014(l) (Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi Presents: City of the Future, Yiddish Songs From the Former Soviet Union)
Track ID:
41698
Vocal:
Schwartz, Elizabeth
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Accordion:
Stan, Peter
Violin:
Strom, Yale
Contrabass:
Stachel, Norbert
Hand Percussion:
Pekarek, Jeff
First line:
Vinter, friling, harbst un zumer, in mayn shtetl fin baginen, in a shmoln,…
First line (Yiddish):
ווינטער, פֿרילינג, האַרבסט און זומער אין מײַן שטעטל פֿון באַגינעןו, אין אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Rumenye, Rumenye — רומעניע, רומעניע

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theatre/Vaudville/Shund/Double Entendre/Skat/Humorous/Nostal
Subject:
Rumania/Place/Food/Women
Origin:
GYF 12
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)/CD K-068(e)/AAlb L-002(a)Alb L-023(a)/Alb J-24(a)1
Translation:
Alb J-024(a)1/GYF 12/Alb K-029(g)/Alb L-002(a)/Alb W-031(a)
Music:
Warem 175/GYF 12
Related information in folder 397:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Yiddish text with transliteration and English adaptation. Also, various versions.
On album:
V0440 (Selected Video & DVD Clips of Klezmer, Folk and Theater Songs (Video))
Track ID:
41817
Vocal:
Bressler, Judy
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
First line:
Ekh! Rumenye (6x), geven a mol a land a zise, a sheyne, dort tsu voynen iz..
First line (Yiddish):
עך, רומעניע (6), געװען אַ מאָל אַ לאַנד אַ זיסע, אַ שיינע, דאָרט צו װױנען איז אַ ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:39