Albums

Moskowitz, Abraham/ Nit Di Hagode,Nur Di Kneydlekh/ Di Grine Kuzine

Album ID:
002m
Format:
78 rpm 10"
Publisher:
Columbia E7553
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
New York, December 1920
Number of tracks:
2

Casman, Nellie (w/orch.)/ Dos Fidele/ Avreml

Album ID:
034q
Format:
78rpm 10 inch
Publisher:
Victor 80210
Playing time:
6:33
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Vaudeville/Klezmer/Theater
Where produced:
Camden, NJ
Comment:
(W/orch.)
Number of tracks:
2
Additional notes:
Tape 033

Prager & Juvalier/ Fun di Tsvaygn Di Fidelekh/ Di Shvue — פֿון די צווײַגען די פֿידעלעך \ די שבֿועה

Album ID:
066m
Publisher:
Victor 65156 A
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Concert/Theater
Where produced:
Camden, NJ
Number of tracks:
2

Chava Alberstein / Yiddish Folk Songs / Margaritkelekh — חוה אַלבערשטײן מאַרגאַריטקעלעך

Album ID:
A-001(e)
Format:
12" Alb 33/13 rpm
Publisher:
CBS S 63603
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
Israel

Chava Alberstein More Yiddish Songs — חוה אלברשטיין עוד שירים באידיש

Album ID:
A-001(h)
Format:
Cassette
Publisher:
CBS 450478-4
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
Duplicated on CD A-001(j)

Sholom Aleichem's Tales From The Old Country Howard DaSilva

Album ID:
A-003(q)
Publisher:
Decca No. DU 5 (Two 78rpm)
Language:
English
Provenance:
Bar Mitzva Gift to Robert Freedman from Dassy and Isrolik Cherson, 1942
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
3

Yiddish Memories/ Avraham Albrecht

Album ID:
A-022(b)
Publisher:
LA Productions
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Audio CD copy from cassette copy courtesy of Charlie Bernhaut
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Jamaica, NY
Number of tracks:
10

Lomp Nokh Nit Farloshn Jiddische Lieder Gruppe Aufwind — לאָמפּ נאָך נישט פֿאַרלאָשן

Album ID:
A-035(a)
Publisher:
Bluesong 0175051
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
From cassette copy provided by Charlie Bernhaut
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Number of tracks:
15

Aufwind/ inejnem/ Jiddische Lieder & Klesmermusik

Album ID:
A-035(e)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
MSR 02282
Date of issuance:
2002
Playing time:
47' 02"
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Donated to Archive by Andreas Rohde of Aufwind, Dec 2002
Genre:
Folk/Klezmer/Literary Origin/Theater
Where produced:
Berlin
Number of tracks:
13
Additional notes:
Liner Notes: Credits, German transliteration, Song explations in English, photos of performers

Aufwind / Live

Album ID:
A-035(f)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
MSR 2004
Date of issuance:
2004
Playing time:
64:20
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Donated to Archive by Andreas Rohde of Aufwind, April 2004
Genre:
Folk/Klezmer/Literary Origin/Theater/Live Performance
Number of tracks:
18
Additional notes:
Liner Notes: Credits, German transliteration, Song explations in English, photos of performers

Luce Amen / Remember Me / Farges Mikh Nit / Zakhor Oti — פֿאַרגעס מיך ניט \ זכר אותי

Album ID:
A-040(a)
Publisher:
Straight Ahead Records WAL 4142707
Date of issuance:
1997
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Pop
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
11

Larisa Averbakh & Ensemble Simkha Shnirele Perele

Album ID:
A-044(a)
Format:
Cassette X30
Publisher:
Jew Comm Cntr, St Petersburg
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Pop/Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
St Petersburg, Russia
Number of tracks:
22

An American Treasure: 2003 Gala Concert Celebrating Yiddish Theatre

Album ID:
A-052(a)
Format:
VHS(?)
Publisher:
Folksbiene Yiddish Theater
Date of issuance:
2003
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
New York
Additional notes:
VCR # 2
Penn library link:
PN3035.A44 2003

Mikhail Epelbaum / Twenty Five Yiddish Songs — מיכאל עפּעלבוים \ פֿינף און צוואַנציק ייִדישע לידער

Album ID:
A-101(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Jewish Community Center of St Petersburg
Date of issuance:
2014
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from Yiddish Forverts, July 2014
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
St. Petersburg, Russia
Number of tracks:
25
Related information in folder 1426:
Comments:
1. 7/4/2014 Article in the Yiddish Forverts of July 4, 2014 by K. Mikholi titled "A Sheyne Matona Far Libhober Funem Yidishn Lid" (A Delightful Gift for Ehthusiasts of the Yiddish Song."

Jan Bart Sings Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish

Album ID:
B-002(d)
Format:
X33
Publisher:
Tikva Records T 97
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
from Cassette Courtesy of Charley Bernhaut
Genre:
Pop/Theater

Sing Mayn Folk Ben Bonus — זינג מײַן פֿאָלק...

Album ID:
B-010(a)
Publisher:
Famous Records 1017
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Pop

Songs Of Our People sung by Ben Bonus — געזאַנג פֿון פֿאָלק

Album ID:
B-010(c)
Publisher:
Tikva Records T 23
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
13
Additional notes:
Second copy with different cover on shelf

A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס

Album ID:
B-012(a)
Publisher:
Makolit 12015
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Musical
Where produced:
Israel

Di Freylekhe Kabtsonim 4 Burshteyns — די פֿרײלעכע קבּצנים 4 בורשטײנס

Album ID:
B-012(c)
Publisher:
Makolit Records 12022
Playing time:
33:00
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Klezmer

A Wedding In Shtetl Lillian Lux Peseach & Mike Burstein — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל ליליאַן לוקס פּסח בורסטײן מײַק בורשטײן

Album ID:
B-012(i)
Format:
33 rpm 12" Album/VHS
Publisher:
CBS 53679
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater
Penn library link:
PN1995.9.M86 K52 1990z

A Concert With Lillian Lux

Album ID:
B-012(o)
Format:
Cassette X34
Publisher:
Lillian Lux LL 400
Language:
English/Yiddish/Hebrew
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
12

The Burstein Family II. " My Shtetale Belz"

Album ID:
B-012(p)
Publisher:
EU351-372 Cassette Priv Issued
Date of issuance:
1954
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Number of tracks:
9

The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים

Album ID:
B-012(u)
Publisher:
Israel Music ICD 5074
Date of issuance:
2000
Playing time:
64:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachenburg, October 2014
Genre:
Theater/Klezmer
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
20

The Barry Sisters

Album ID:
B-028(i)
Publisher:
Banner BAS 1009
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
From cassette copy courtesy of Charlie Bernhaut
Genre:
Pop/Theater/Folk
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
12

Shalom The Barry Sisters

Album ID:
B-028(j)
Publisher:
Roulette SR 25157
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Provenance:
From cassette copy courtesy of Charlie Bernhaut
Genre:
Pop/Theater/Folk
Number of tracks:
12

Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע

Album ID:
B-038(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Israel Music ICD 5102
Date of issuance:
2002
Playing time:
51:53
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase KlezKamp Dec 2005 from Sal Kluger
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
7

Shiri Brekht — שירי ברכט תיאטרון זוית בשיתוף א. דשא (פשנל)

Album ID:
B-039(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Israfon ישׂראפון
Language:
Hebrew
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
10

Benny Bell: Lost Legend of Elton Street

Album ID:
B-041(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Joel Samberg
Date of issuance:
2005
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, purchase
Genre:
Novelty/Shund/Dialect/Theater/Compilation
Number of tracks:
20

Bread & Candy Script by Irena Klepfisz

Album ID:
B-055(a)
Publisher:
Irena Klepfisz
Date of issuance:
1990
Language:
Yiddish/English
Genre:
Theater/Historically Based
Additional notes:
Performance May 9, 1990, Narration by members of the ensemble. - Michael Alpert, Adrianne Cooper Gordon, Irena Klepfisz, Eleanor - Reissa, Henry Sapoznik, Lorin Sklamberg.

Roslyn Barak The Jewish Soul — נפש יהודי

Album ID:
B-076(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
DDD Balance BAL 9452-1 (CD)
Date of issuance:
1966
Playing time:
62:56
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
Genre:
Liturgical/Theater/Art Song
Where produced:
Munich
Number of tracks:
18

Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945

Album ID:
B-087(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
RA Friedman
Date of issuance:
2000
Liner notes:
privately made CD/ recopied to archival CD 3/2009
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of RA Friedman, 2000
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
Philadelphia, PA
Number of tracks:
18
Copyright information:
2000
Additional notes:
Majority of transfers from WEVD, NY/Original discs Lib. Of Cong. via Henry Sapoznik /Tracks originally recorded 1945-1948

Bobby Block Sings Yiddish / The Songs From His Youth

Album ID:
B-088(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Bobby Block
Date of issuance:
2006
Playing time:
47:24
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Gift of Bobby Block, November, 2006
Genre:
Pop/Klezmer/Theater/Folk
Where produced:
Cherry Hill, NJ
Number of tracks:
14

Dudl Bernstein Accompanied by Madeline Simon/ Century Village 2/1/00

Album ID:
B-089(a)
Publisher:
Jeff Bernstein
Date of issuance:
2000
Playing time:
50:08
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Jeff Bernstein, March 2005
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Literary Origin
Number of tracks:
15
Additional notes:
Performance Recording

Hilda Bronstein sings Yiddish songs old and new

Album ID:
B-095(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
ARC Music EUCD 2054
Date of issuance:
2007
Playing time:
58:19
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Unsolicted gift from ARC Music ?, 2007
Genre:
Literary Origin/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Austria
Number of tracks:
16
Additional notes:
Label attached to CD "For Promotional Use Only"
Related information in folder 771:
Comments:
1. Press release re CD titled "Hilda Bronstein Sings Yiddish Songs Old and New". Published by ARC Music Prod. Feb. 8, 2007.

Berkeley Richmond Jewish Community Center/ 2006 Jewish Musical Festival

Album ID:
B-113(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Berkley Richmond JCC
Date of issuance:
2006
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Gift of Ellie Shapiro of the Berkeley Richmond JCC
Genre:
Pop/Folk/Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Berekely, CA
Number of tracks:
17
Additional notes:
This album is not catalogued at the title and track level
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Dan Blacksberg/ Eleanor Reissa/ Freedman Fifteenth Anniversary Concert

Album ID:
B-114(b)
Format:
CD
Publisher:
Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania
Date of issuance:
Sept 7, 2014
Playing time:
71:00
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Gift of Dan Blacksberg, Sept 2014
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Philadelphia, PA
Number of tracks:
14
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Dan Blacksberg/ Eleanor Reissa/ Freedman Fifteenth Anniversary Concert, unabbreviated version

Album ID:
B-114(b)2
Format:
CD
Publisher:
Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania
Date of issuance:
Sept 7, 2014
Playing time:
90:00
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Gift of Dan Blacksberg, Sept 2014
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Philadelphia, PA
Number of tracks:
18
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Dan Blacksberg/ Eleanor Reissa/ Freedman Fifteenth Anniversary Concert/Highlights

Album ID:
B-114(b)3
Format:
CD
Publisher:
Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania
Date of issuance:
Sept 7, 2014
Playing time:
56.00
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Compiled by Joan Turner
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Philadelphia, PA
Number of tracks:
10
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Canciones Judias Alegres

Album ID:
C-007(a)
Publisher:
Londisc RL 29000 (Argentina)
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Folk/Pop
Where produced:
Argentina
Number of tracks:
12

Victor Chenkin At The Yiddish Theatre

Album ID:
C-008(a)
Publisher:
Greater Recording Co GRC 230
Date of issuance:
1971
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Folk
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
14

Adrienne Cooper / Enchanted/ A New Generation of Yiddishsong

Album ID:
C-035(e)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Golden Horn Records GHP 034-2
Date of issuance:
2010
Playing time:
51:13
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Purchase Amazon.com November 2009
Genre:
Literary Origin/Folk/Theater/Klezmer/Compilation
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
13
Related information in folder 1100:
Comments:
1. See article in Yiddish Forverts of Nov. 29-25, 2010, by Itzik Gottesman, titled "Adrienne Cooper; Farkishuft (Adrienne Cooper: Enchanted), reviewing her new album. See Folder 1079 2. See Article in Yiddish Forverts of December 31, 2010 - January 6, 2011 by Itzik Gottesman titled "Di Beste Muzik-Rekordirungen 2010" (The Best Music Recordings of 2010) The article cited Adrienne Cooper's album "Enchanted" as one of the best recordings along with the 24 album set issued in Germany under the title "Zol Zayn". See Folder 1079

Cape Twon Zing/A Toe Tapping Celebration of Yiddish Song/Recorded Live/Ninth annual Leah Todres Annual Yiddish Song Festival

Album ID:
C-066(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Cape Jewish Seniors Association
Date of issuance:
2009
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Purchase Capetown Jewish Seniors Association, Jan 2010
Genre:
Compilation/Theater/Folk
Where produced:
Cape Town, South Africa
Number of tracks:
18
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

The Best of Eddie Cantor with Henri Rene and his orchestra

Album ID:
C-073(a)
Format:
Cassette
Publisher:
RCA Records CAK 531
Date of issuance:
1985
Language:
English
Provenance:
Anonymous Gift
Genre:
Pop/Theater/Novelty
Where produced:
New York,
Number of tracks:
13
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Catskills on Broadway/ Freddy Roman/ Mal Z Laurence/ Dick Capri/ Louise Duart

Album ID:
C-083(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Dov Audio
Date of issuance:
1994
Playing time:
70:00
Language:
English
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Stand Up Comedy/Borscht Belt
Where produced:
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Number of tracks:
6
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto

Album ID:
D-004(k)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Cadenza Records LRCD 108
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Yiddish/Operetta/Theater
Number of tracks:
20

Hot A Yid A Lendele Sh. Dzigan — האָט אַ ליד אַ לענדעלע ש. דזשעגאַן

Album ID:
D-005(m)
Publisher:
Galton L 5771 גלטון
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Spoken Word
Where produced:
Israel

S. Dzigan — ש. דזשיגאַן

Album ID:
D-005(r)
Format:
Cassette x 571
Publisher:
Galton G 5782 גלטון
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Spoken Word
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
4
Additional notes:
Gift of Lazer Trachtenberg, March 2010

Shimon Dzigan/ Mayn Eynikl/ Di Sholem Rakete/ Nor Meshuge Tsu Vern — שמעון דזשיגאַן\ מײַן אייניקל \ די שלום ראַקעטע \ נאָר משוגע צו ווערן

Album ID:
D-005(z)10
Format:
Cassette
Publisher:
Galton
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Lazer Trachtenberg, March 2010
Genre:
Spoken Word/Theater/Monologues
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
3
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Shimon Dzigan/ Yom Hatsmo'ut / A Naye Klole/ Oy Der Kop/ A Levaye Fun A Klal Tuer — שמעון דזשיגאַן\ יום העצמאות\ אוי דער קאָפּ \ אַ נײַער קללה\ אַ לוויה פֿון אַ..

Album ID:
D-005(z)11
Format:
Cassette
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Lazer Trachtenberg, March 2010
Genre:
Spoken Word/Theater/Monologues
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
4
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

S. Dzigan /Lakht Mit Mir Mit — שמעון דזשיגאַן\ לאַכט מיט מיר מיט

Album ID:
D-005(z)7
Publisher:
Galton 6701
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Lazer Trachtenberg, March 2010
Genre:
Spoken Word/Monologues/Theater
Where produced:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Number of tracks:
4
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Shimon Dzigan On Stage Part 1/ The Best of Shimon Dzigan and Friends Live Vol 3 — שמעון דזשיגאַן על הבמה חלק א' מס 3

Album ID:
D-005(z)8
Format:
Cassette x641
Publisher:
Israel Music IMC 1126
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Lazer Trachtenberg, March 2010
Genre:
Spoken Word/Theater/Sketches
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
9
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Shimon Dzigan On Stage Part 2/The Best of Shimon Dzigan and Friends Live Vol 4 — שמעון דזשיגאַן על הבמה חלק ב' מס 4

Album ID:
D-005(z)9
Publisher:
Israel Music IMC 1127
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Lazer Trachtenberg, March 2010
Genre:
Spoken Word/Theater/Shetches
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
8
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Habimah National Theatre Presents The Dybbuk — התאטרון הלאומי "הבימה" מציג הדיבוק

Album ID:
D-009(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12" x614-5
Publisher:
CBS 70012/13 2 Album Set
Language:
Hebrew
Genre:
Drama/Spoken Word/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Additional notes:
Albums 1 & 2 are on separate disc copies
Related information in folder 1059:
Comments:
1. Article in NY Times, Aug. 23, 2010, by Daniel M. Gold, titled "The Ghosts of Unquiet Souls Doomed in a Wartime Ghetto". A theater review of "Dybbuk" currently being performed in New York. Play is an adaptation of the 1914 play, "The Dybbuk", written by S. Ansky, taking place in the Warsaw Ghetto.

Lechaim - Jewish Songs Giennadi Dubinski

Album ID:
D-023(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
InterESA ICD 017 (CD)
Date of issuance:
No Date Given
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Number of tracks:
14
Additional notes:
Liner notes in English, Russian and Polish. Synthetiser accompaniment

David Eshet sings In Such A Way — דוד עשת זינגט נאָר אַזױ

Album ID:
E-001(g)
Format:
Cassette X79
Publisher:
DRG No 1
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
12

David Eshet sings A Legend — דוד עשת זינגט אַ לעגענדע

Album ID:
E-001(h)
Format:
Cassette X11
Publisher:
DRG No 2
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
12

Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך

Album ID:
F-003(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Columbia OL6550
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Related information in folder 869:
Comments:
1 919/2008 Article in Yiddish Forward dated Sept 19-25, 2008 titled "'Der Fidler Oyfn Dakh' - Oyf Yidish" reviewing a performance in Yiddish by young women students from a religious school, who ironically may never see Fiddler performed in commercial theater, which they are forbidden to attend. 2. 7/12/2009 Article in Yiddish Forward, July 12-18, 2009, titled, "Der Fiddler Oyfn Dakh Funem Teatre Milenium". 3. Article in Yiddish Forward of Jan 23, 2015 by Itzik Gottesman titled "Tevye Der Milkhiker - An Am-Horatz?" (Tevye The Milkman, an Ignoramus?

Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites

Album ID:
F-014(a)
Format:
33 13 rpm 12"
Publisher:
MGM E3869
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachtenberg, March 2013
Genre:
Pop/Concert/Theater
Where produced:
USA

Leo Fuld

Album ID:
F-020(a)
Publisher:
CBS S 63543
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater

Yiddish Maestro Please The Feder Sisters

Album ID:
F-022(b)
Publisher:
United Artists UAL 3227
Date of issuance:
1963
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Florida Atlantic University, February 2007
Genre:
Pop/Theater/Swing
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
Orchestra conducted by Abe Ellstein.

This is Yiddish/ The Best of Yiddish Songs/ Dudu Fisher/ Disk 2 — דאָס אין ייִדיש\די בעסטע ייִדישע לידער\דודו פֿישר\זורי יידיש מיטב השירים ביידי

Album ID:
F-024(g)
Publisher:
Dudu Fisher
Date of issuance:
2007
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachenberg
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
14

This is Yiddish/ The Best of Yiddish Songs/ Dudu Fisher/ Disk 3 — דאָס אין ייִדיש\די בעסטע ייִדישע לידער\דודו פֿישר\זורי יידיש מיטב השירים ביידי

Album ID:
F-024(h)
Publisher:
Dudu Fisher
Date of issuance:
2007
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachenberg
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Dudu Fisher / Show Stoppers

Album ID:
F-024(k)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
JMG 18049-2
Date of issuance:
1993/2006
Language:
English
Provenance:
Purchase FYE, Phila., PA October 2010
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Where produced:
Studio City, CA
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Play More Cheerfully/ Fayerlech/ Jewish Folk Ensemble Vilnus — פֿרײלעך זאָל זײַן

Album ID:
F-025(a)
Publisher:
Meloyda C30 19595 001
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
USSR

Miriam Fuks sings Lebedeff

Album ID:
F-027(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Sabam mapcd98002
Date of issuance:
1998
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Vaudeville
Number of tracks:
12
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Theresa Tova/ Telling Stories/ Dertsayln Mayses

Album ID:
F-054(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Tova Entertainment TE001
Date of issuance:
2000
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, purchase from Tova Feldshuh, Bellvue Hotel
Genre:
Compilation/Theater/Folk
Where produced:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Number of tracks:
12
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Fun Dor Tsu Dor/From Generation to Generation/2009 Annual Gala/Featuring Ernest W. Michel — פֿון דאָר צו דאָר

Album ID:
F-055(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Folksbiene
Date of issuance:
2009
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Gift of Folksbiene Yiddish Theater, October 2010
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
New York, NY
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Belz, Mein Heimele/ Yiddish Songs/ Balazs Fellegi and his Friends

Album ID:
F-059(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Hungaraton Records LTD HCD 32049
Date of issuance:
2001
Playing time:
54:19
Language:
Yiddish?Hungarian
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Literary Origin/Folk
Where produced:
Hungary
Number of tracks:
18
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Benjy Fox Rosen/ Tick Tock — טיק־טאָק

Album ID:
F-068(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Benjy Fox Rosen
Date of issuance:
2010
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from Benjy Fox Rosen
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Arrangements by Fox Rosen
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
7
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued
Related information in folder 1114:
Comments:
1. Article in the Forward of April 28, 2011 by Rokhl Kafrissen titled "The Clock Strikes Now for the New Klezmer Wave: Benjy Fox-Rosen's 'Tick Tock' Counts Down to the Future" 2. Article in the Yiddish Forverts of April 29-May 5, 2011 by Itzik Gottesman titled "'Tik Tok' Fun Benimin Foks-Rosen" (Tick-Tok from Benjamin Fox-Rosen) 3. Tick Tock translations from the internet

Bubble Gum Seeds/Dahlia Friedland, Children of Kibbutz Beit-Alpha — דליה פרידלנד/וילדי קבוץ בית-אלפא/זרעיק/מחזמר לילדים

Album ID:
F-074(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
NMC 62893-2
Language:
Hebrew
Provenance:
Israeli Counsulate, Philadephia, April 2003
Genre:
Childrens/Theater/Play
Where produced:
Isreal
Number of tracks:
14
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Miriam Fuks / Ver Bin Ikh

Album ID:
F-081(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
AvantiClassic 5414706 10352
Date of issuance:
2014
Playing time:
64:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Archive Music, Sept 2014
Genre:
Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Belgium
Number of tracks:
18
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Henri Gerro Rosita Londner Mazl Tov Yidn — מזל טובֿ ייִדן שירים בּיידיש

Album ID:
G-001(d)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"/Cassette/ x562
Publisher:
Koliphone 11 קוליפון- / Makolit 12070
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Marty & Bess Katz
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
Also have Audio CD Copy

Henri Gerro & Rosita Londner / A idish Lidele

Album ID:
G-001(i)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
RGS Music 1221-2
Date of issuance:
1997
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Compilation/Theater/Pop
Where produced:
Argentina
Number of tracks:
19
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Abraham Goldfaden's Shulamith English Narration

Album ID:
G-002(a)
Publisher:
Tikva Records T 16
Language:
English/Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Goldfaden/Concert
Where produced:
New York, NY
Additional notes:
Fraydele Lipshits and Raymond Smolover

Jennie Goldstein Sings Yiddish Theatre Hits Volume 2

Album ID:
G-004(a)
Publisher:
Greater Recording GRC 256
Date of issuance:
1966
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
10

Mink...Shmink (As Long As You're Healthy) Jenny Goldstein

Album ID:
G-004(c)
Publisher:
King Records 534
Language:
Yiddish/English/Yinglish
Provenance:
Gift of Charley Bernhaut
Genre:
Theater/Vaudville/Novelty
Where produced:
Cincinnati, Ohio

The Grand Music Hall of Israel — הבלט הגדול מיוזיקהול מישׂראל להקה רשמית של ישׂראל

Album ID:
G-007(a)
Publisher:
London SW 99463
Date of issuance:
1967
Language:
Hebrew
Genre:
Israeli/Pop/Theater
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
10

Lebekik Un Yidish Pinie Goldsten Anna Rappel — לעבעדיק און ייִדיש

Album ID:
G-024(a)
Publisher:
Tikva Records T-66
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trakhtenberg, March 2013
Genre:
Theater/Humor
Additional notes:
Humor From South America

Hanna Greenbaum Great yiddish Songs — ייִדישע לידער שירים גדולים ביידיש

Album ID:
G-037(b)
Publisher:
Makolit 40112 מקולית(Cassette)
Date of issuance:
1987
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
10
Additional notes:
Duplicates all songs on G-037(a) plus two additional.

Jacques Grober Al Capone, Don Juan et autres chants yiddish — אַנדערע ייִדישע לידער

Album ID:
G-061(a)
Publisher:
JG 90 (Cassette)
Date of issuance:
not before 1983
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Compilation/Theater
Where produced:
Paris (?)
Number of tracks:
18

Jacques Grober / Yiddish Songs from Yesterday and Today / Chansons yiddish d'hier et d'aujourd'hui

Album ID:
G-061(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Buda Musique 860165
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from internet 2008
Genre:
Concert/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Paris, France
Number of tracks:
17
Additional notes:
See Book "Grober" Tshiriboym, Nouveaux chants yiddish

Lila Grande A Yiddishe Mame 22 Yiddish Songs

Album ID:
G-065(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Ness Music Paris 496145 NS 67
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Paris,France
Number of tracks:
22

Gefilte Fish /Sol Sein (Zol Zayn)/ Jiddische Lider

Album ID:
G-094(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Gefilte Fish W 109019
Date of issuance:
2004
Playing time:
56:45
Language:
Yiddish/English/Hebrew
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, purchase
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
Munich, Germany
Number of tracks:
12
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Bela Gubenko/ Lomir Ale Zingen — בעלאַ גובענקאָ

Album ID:
G-099(a)
Format:
Audio/CD
Publisher:
Bela Gubenko
Date of issuance:
2002
Language:
Yiddish/Russian
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Pop/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
U. S. A.
Number of tracks:
14
Additional notes:
Audio CD Copy made because original is not a commercially produced disk.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Robert Goulet on Broadway Volume 2

Album ID:
G-103(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Columbia CS 9386
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
11
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Shlomo Mikhoels USSR Tevye Recording

Album ID:
H-006(h)
Publisher:
CCCP 618-57-9985
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Dramatic/Spoken Word/Theater
Where produced:
USSR
Number of tracks:
2
Additional notes:
Album is in Box 038

Jewish Folk Songs

Album ID:
H-006(j)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Bomba Music BoMB 03-08
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Sal Kluger, KlezKamp 2002
Genre:
Compilation/Folk/Literary Origin/Theater
Where produced:
Russia
Number of tracks:
20
Additional notes:
Liner notes entirely in Russia
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Jiddische Und Deutsche Lieder/ Anna Hurkmans Gesang/ Ermanno Testi Klavier

Album ID:
H-032(a)
Publisher:
Anna Hurkmans
Language:
Yiddish/German
Provenance:
Gift of Anna Hurkmans 2008
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Italy
Number of tracks:
16

Historical Collection of Jewish Music 1912-1947 Volume 3/ Materials from the Zinoviy Kiselgof Collection/ Jewish folk music and theater songs

Album ID:
H-060(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine
Date of issuance:
2004
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Vernatsky Library, Kiev 2007
Genre:
Documentary/Field Recordings/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Ukraine
Number of tracks:
41
Penn library link:
to be cataloged

Avi Hoffman's Too Jewish? / A Mensch & His Musical

Album ID:
H-067(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
R. E. L. Projections Inc
Date of issuance:
1999
Playing time:
51:45
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Humor/Theater
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
12
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Yiddisha Romantica und Lustika featured by Israel Itzhaki — ישׂראל יצחקי לוסטיקע טאַנץ מוזיק געזונגען אין ייִדיש

Album ID:
I-003(a)
Format:
33 1/3 12" Alb/Cassette/Audio CD
Publisher:
Makolit 12021 מקולית
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
12

The Best of Al Jolson

Album ID:
J-007(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Intersound 4625
Date of issuance:
1998
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Where produced:
Rosewall, GA
Number of tracks:
15
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Jewish Songs / ebpeuckue nechu

Album ID:
J-038(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
TWIC Lyrec
Date of issuance:
2005
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Odessa, Ukraine 2007
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Ukraine
Number of tracks:
11
Additional notes:
Song Listings in Russian/This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Jewish Songs / ebpeuckue nechu/ Odessa

Album ID:
J-038(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew/Russian
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Odessa, Ukraine 2007
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Ukraine
Number of tracks:
11
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Ida Kaminska and her Yiddish State Theatre of Poland

Album ID:
K-008(a)
Publisher:
Bruno HI-FI Records BR 50196
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Spoken Word
Number of tracks:
7
Additional notes:
Excerpts from Yiddish classics and interpretive readings.

Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite sing the Yiddish Hit Parade

Album ID:
K-010(c)
Publisher:
Greater Recording Co GRC 212
Date of issuance:
1971
Language:
Yiddish/English
Genre:
Theater/Folk/Pop
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
13
Additional notes:
Accompanied by Abe Ellstein Orchestra.

Klezmerfats!/ Peter Sokolow

Album ID:
K-035(e)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Pete Sokolow
Date of issuance:
2002
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Jazz/Klezmer/Theater
Where produced:
West Hemstead, NY
Number of tracks:
14
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Bente Kahan / Stimmen aus Thereiseinstadt / Voices from Thereisenstadt/ Lider nach Gedichten von Ilse Weber & Songs aud den Kabaretts

Album ID:
K-064(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Plane 88803
Date of issuance:
1997
Language:
German
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase, Concerto Music Amsterdam, May 2004
Genre:
Concert/Theater/Cabaret/Holocaust
Where produced:
Dortmund, Germany
Number of tracks:
15
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

A Feygele Zingt/Yiddish Theatre & Folksongs/Faye Kellerstein

Album ID:
K-069(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Yiddish-1 CD
Date of issuance:
1994
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Ontario, Canada
Number of tracks:
13

Wolf Krakowski/ Goyrl: Destiny — גױרל

Album ID:
K-075(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Tsadik TZ 7166
Date of issuance:
2002
Liner notes:
CD instert dramatic photo of Wolf Krakowski. Linernotes include English versions of the songs, short bios of authors and composers and usual credits
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase
Genre:
Folk/Literary Origin/Theater/Modern Rock
Where produced:
New York
Comment:
See English Forward Nov 15, 2002
Number of tracks:
12

Yiddish & Klezmer Music/ From the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings

Album ID:
K-092(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Yale University
Date of issuance:
2003
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Yale University Library
Genre:
Klezmer/Theater
Where produced:
New Haven, CO
Comment:
From 78 rpm recordings
Number of tracks:
21
Additional notes:
Limited edition CD was produced as a keepsake for the conference "Celebrating Jewish Music at Yale", April 12-13, 2003

The Best of Danny Kaye

Album ID:
K-100(b)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
CBS 62506
Language:
English
Genre:
Scat/Novelty/Pop/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
10
Copyright information:
to ber catalogued
Additional notes:
to be catalogued
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Peppy Kirshbaum

Album ID:
K-119(a)
Publisher:
Peppy Kirshbaum
Date of issuance:
2005
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Barton Banks, 2005
Genre:
Folk/Theater/
Where produced:
Florida
Number of tracks:
20
Additional notes:
Live recording of performance, probably done in retirement community.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

The Klez Dispensers/Say You'll Understand

Album ID:
K-126(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
TKD 2003
Date of issuance:
2008
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Jewish Museum, NY, June 2012
Genre:
Klezmer/Pop/Compilation/Theater
Where produced:
Union City, NJ
Number of tracks:
13
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

The Best of Alan King

Album ID:
K-156(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Bronjo Records BR 109
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Bart Banks, November 2012
Genre:
Theater/Comedy/Humorous/Spoken Word
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Aaron Lebedeff on 2nd. Avenue 24 Songs Hits...Yiddish Stage

Album ID:
L-002(e)
Publisher:
Collectors Guild CG 683/4
Date of issuance:
1968
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
24
Additional notes:
Two Record Set

Stanley Laudan and his Ensemble YIDDISH COCKTAIL

Album ID:
L-027(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 10"
Publisher:
Lido DLS 25001 Oriole
Language:
English/Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Cabaret
Where produced:
England
Number of tracks:
8
Additional notes:
Liner notes in French, but English titles are given on front album cover.

Yiddish Family Album Featuring Rita Marlowe & Stanley Laudan

Album ID:
L-027(b)
Publisher:
Fietsa Record Company FLP 1241
Language:
English/Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Cabaret
Where produced:
New York
Additional notes:
From cassette courtesy of Charley Bernhaut

Shura Lipovsky/ Tenderness in word and sound/ Tsart/ Tendre/ C'est le ton qui fait la musique — צאַרט

Album ID:
L-038(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Shura Lipovsky MWCD 4056
Date of issuance:
2006
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase, Paris France, Oct 2008
Genre:
Compilation/Folk/Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
Czech Republic??
Number of tracks:
21

Howard Leshaw & The Golden Land Orchestra Vol I-Yiddish

Album ID:
L-041(a)
Format:
Cassette/Audio CD
Publisher:
Howard Leshaw
Date of issuance:
1994
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Klezmer/Theater
Where produced:
Fairlawn, NJ
Number of tracks:
9
Additional notes:
Cassette reissued on CD

Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך

Album ID:
L-059(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Israel Music
Date of issuance:
2003
Playing time:
46:12
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Bob & Molly Freedman, Purchase Hatikvah Music, Los Angeles, Feb 2005
Genre:
Theater

Vira Lozinsky/ Vayte Shtern — ווײַטע שטערן

Album ID:
L-062(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Vira Lozhinsky
Date of issuance:
2007
Playing time:
42:49
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Vera Lozinsky, July 2007
Genre:
Folk/Literary Origin/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
13

L'Chaim (To Life): The Ultimate Jewish Music Collection

Album ID:
L-103(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
London 448 879-2
Date of issuance:
1995
Language:
English/Hebrew/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of ED Yellin via Fagie Perlmutter: Mel Santer Collection
Genre:
CompilationKlezmer/Folk/Concert/Theater
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
14
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער

Album ID:
M-003(h)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Rock Theater Dresden
Date of issuance:
No Date Given
Playing time:
69' 33
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
Dresden, Germany
Number of tracks:
31

Milk and Honey / Original Broadway Cast Recording

Album ID:
M-006(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
RCA Victor LSO 1065
Date of issuance:
1961
Language:
English
Genre:
Theater/Broadway Cast/Zionist
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
14
Additional notes:
Recording Damaged

Mein Sheine Lady/My Fair Lady — מײַן שײנע לײדי

Album ID:
M-009(a)
Publisher:
Makolit 12051 מקולית
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Adaptation
Where produced:
Israel
Additional notes:
Israeli Cast Album
Related information in folder 153:
Document type:
Script
Publisher:
Joe Prane
Comments:
Script of "Myne Shayne Froye." A Yiddish concert version of "My Fair Lady" by Lerner and Lowe.

Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה

Album ID:
M-009(b)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Columbia OL 8050
Language:
Hebrew
Provenance:
Gift of Rabbi Herbert and Shiela Rosenblum
Genre:
Theater/Musical/Adaptation
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
15
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Mark Murovski Goldener Album 1927-1977 — מאַרק מוראָװסקי גאָלדענער אַלבום 1977-1927

Album ID:
M-013(b)
Publisher:
szMar agd 1005-6
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Cabaret
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
15
Additional notes:
New CD made 09/12/2013

Raisins and Almonds Benny Michel and his Orchestra

Album ID:
M-021(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Metro Records LP 1301
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Pop/Theater
Where produced:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Comment:
to be catalogued
Number of tracks:
19
Additional notes:
to be catalogued

Our Musical Heritage I / The Yiddish Lied/ Cantor Benjamin Z. Maissner

Album ID:
M-024(b)
Publisher:
MOR Productions (Cassette)
Date of issuance:
Oct 25, 1985
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Elaine and Lee Dushoff
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Concert
Where produced:
Toronto, Canada
Number of tracks:
9
Additional notes:
Presented by Holy Blossom Temple, Canada, Oct 25, 1985. Live Recording

Meredith Heritage of Jewish Folklore — אַ ייִדישע ירושה

Album ID:
M-053(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
NessMusic 396137 NS 67
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
Paris, France
Number of tracks:
16

Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1

Album ID:
M-068(a)04
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Naxos 8.449405
Date of issuance:
2003
Playing time:
62.33
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
Canada
Number of tracks:
16
Penn library link:
Naxos 8559405 CD

Les Yiddishe Mamas et Papas/ Tumba !/ [Live]

Album ID:
M-072(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Alligator / l'illiade
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase, Paris France, Oct 2008
Genre:
Compilation/Folk/Theater/Pop
Where produced:
Strasbourg, France
Number of tracks:
11
Additional notes:
First lines transliterated but not in Yiddish characters

Yiddish Songs featuring Benny Michel and Ray Liebowitz with Benny Michel's Prchestra and Chorus

Album ID:
M-091(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Universe Records ULP 527
Date of issuance:
1962
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Los Angeles, CA
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
Recorded in Europe
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Lou Mason/ If It's Lafter You Are After

Album ID:
M-124(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Rivoli Records R-1968
Date of issuance:
1968
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Bart Banks, November 2012
Genre:
Theater/Comedy/Humorous/Spoken Word
Where produced:
New York, NY
Comment:
Cover autographed by Mason.
Number of tracks:
9
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Noah Nachbush Gems of Yiddish — נח נאַכבוש

Album ID:
N-001(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12" (3 alb) X57, 58, 59,
Publisher:
Three Album Boxed Set
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Literary Origin/Theater
Where produced:
USA
Additional notes:
LP's 58, 330 and 340. Duplicate recordings of LP 58 and 330 have - album notes.

An Evening With Mike Nichols and Elaine May

Album ID:
N-050(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Mecury Records OCM 2200
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Bart Banks, November 2012
Genre:
Theater/Comedy/Humorous/Spoken Word
Number of tracks:
4
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Mariejan van Oort: Voice/ Jacques Verheijen: piano, tsimbl, accordeon/ Benkshaft

Album ID:
O-016(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
De Maatschap CUP 8013
Date of issuance:
2000
Liner notes:
Includes photos of performers
Playing time:
71:51
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Hatikva Music, Los Angeles, Apr 2001
Genre:
Folk/Literary Origin/Theater
Where produced:
Holland
Number of tracks:
23

Mariejan van Oort: Voice/ Jacques Verheijen: piano, tsimbl, guitar/ Brickele

Album ID:
O-016(b)
Publisher:
Syncoop Produkties
Playing time:
73:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Upenn Music Library
Genre:
Folk/Literary Origin/Theater
Where produced:
Holland
Number of tracks:
18
Additional notes:
Little Bridge

Carroll O'Connor starring in Of Thee I Sing

Album ID:
O-026(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Columbia Masterworks 31763
Date of issuance:
1972
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman Oct 2010
Genre:
Musical/Theater
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Jay Kholos' A Stoop On Orchard Street/ Original Cast Recording

Album ID:
O-034(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Orchard Street Publishing
Date of issuance:
2003
Language:
English
Provenance:
Purchase Nation Musueum American Jewish History, Phila Oct 2012
Genre:
Pop/Theater/Immigaration
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
17
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level. Ephemera 1222
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Sholem Aleichem Dir, Amerike featuring Molly Picon as Motel

Album ID:
P-004(a)
Publisher:
Tikva Records T 44
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
See Ale SADE M1501.r28 S5 1956

Molly Picon at the Yiddish Theatre

Album ID:
P-004(b)
Publisher:
Greater Recording GRC 220
Date of issuance:
1971
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
12

Der Shirtz / H. M. S. Pinafore in Yiddish

Album ID:
P-008(a)
Publisher:
Banner Records BLP 063
Language:
English
Genre:
Theater/Parody
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
10
Related information in folder 957:
Comments:
1. Correspondence from Susan Carden, November 2009, daughter of Ruth Pearl Heller (nee Kreutzer) and niece of Renee Gettinger, who married Sam Kreutzer., both performers in the Hadasssah production of Pinafore (Catlg P-008(a)) 2. Photograph of Ruth Pearl Heller and Renee Gettinger as they appeared in costume in Pinafore. (circa 1950)

Der Yiddisher Pinafore G & S Yiddish Light Opera Company

Album ID:
P-008(c)
Publisher:
GASYLO1 (Cassette)
Date of issuance:
1987
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Al Grand
Genre:
Theater/Parody
Number of tracks:
20
Additional notes:
Recorded July 1994

Di Yam Gazlonim/ Book Adaptation and Yiddish Lyrics by Al Grand

Album ID:
P-010(d)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Al Grand
Date of issuance:
1988
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Adaptation/Humor
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
18
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Max Perlman Gita Galina A Khusn Mit Nadan — מאָקס פּערלמאַן גיטאַ גאַלינאַ אַ חתן מיט נדן

Album ID:
P-011(d)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Makolit 12016 מקולית
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Vaudville/Novelty/Humor
Where produced:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Number of tracks:
8

Max Perlman/ Lach Israel Lach — מאַקס פּערלמאַן \ לאַך ישׂראל לאַך

Album ID:
P-011(f)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm
Publisher:
Makolit 12056
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Where produced:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Number of tracks:
11
Additional notes:
to be catalogued
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

On Wings Of Song A New..Collection "Mir Trogn A Gezang" — מיר טראָגן אַ געזאַנג

Album ID:
P-025(b)
Format:
Publisher:
AR WC21 (Cassette)
Date of issuance:
1993
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Art
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
18
Additional notes:
From the book "Mir Trogn A Gezang"/ Reissued on CD 1998

Pins and Needles

Album ID:
P-035(a)
Publisher:
Columbia OS 2210
Date of issuance:
1962
Language:
English
Genre:
Theater/Revue
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
15
Additional notes:
Originally Produced by The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, Nov 27, 1937/ Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition / Recording Personally Supervised by Harold Rome
Related information in folder 1117:
Comments:
1. Article in the New York Times of June 22, 2011 by Felecia R. Lee titled "Cut, Baste, Stitch, Sing reviewing revival of the musical.

Andre Ochodio & Pressburger Klezmer Band/ Shalom

Album ID:
P-038(e)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Slovak Klezmer Association SKA
Date of issuance:
2000
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Slovak Klezmer Association, March 2016
Genre:
Compilation/Folk/Theater/Klezmer
Where produced:
Slovakia
Number of tracks:
18
Additional notes:
See Ephemera 1505

The Golden Peacock / Presented by the Sholom Aleichem Club

Album ID:
P-041(a)
Publisher:
Privately Issued
Date of issuance:
1976
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater/Educational
Where produced:
Philadelphia, PA
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
Live Performance/ Field Recording

Moty Pivnich, Actor Yiddish Theater, Kiev

Album ID:
P-059(a)
Publisher:
Lana Sokolove, Granddaughter of Moty Pivnich
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Lana Sokolov, 2009
Genre:
Yiddish/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
11
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III

Album ID:
P-068(f)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Skylark Productions
Playing time:
62:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from Jane Peppler, December 2014
Genre:
Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Chapel Hill, NC
Number of tracks:
20

Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler

Album ID:
P-068(i)
Format:
Audio CD Download From Internet
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Playing time:
39:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from Jane Peppler Sept 2019
Genre:
Concert/Folk/Theater/Yiddish
Where produced:
North Carolina
Number of tracks:
12
Copyright information:
1

Quartet Klezmer Trio/ 8 p. m.

Album ID:
Q-002(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Playing time:
49:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Bart Banks, February 2016
Genre:
Concert/Compilation/Theater/Folk
Where produced:
Austria
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
דאָנאָ מאָרעין 725 Walnut Street, Apt 3C Phila, PA 19106-1418 215 928 1418

Piesni Zydowskie Jewish Songs — ייִדישע לידער

Album ID:
R-010(c)
Publisher:
Muza Polskie Nagrania XL 0163
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Holocaust
Where produced:
Poland
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
Same album of songs as on R-10(a).

Yizkor Shammai Rosenblum — יזכּור שמאי רוזנבלום

Album ID:
R-012(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 10"/s
Publisher:
Hed Arzi AN 92-93 ארצי הד
Liner notes:
Pamphlet in Hebrew and English by Nachman Blumenthal, re Lodz Ghetto
Language:
Hebrew
Genre:
Theater/Holocaust/Spoken Word
Where produced:
Ramat Gan, Israel
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
From play by Shammai Rosenblum. Recording issued under the auspices of Yad Vashem and World Jewish Congress.

Seymour Rechzeit Sings Your Favorite Songs in his Intimate Style

Album ID:
R-016(h)
Format:
Three 78rpm 10" Set/Audio CD x414
Publisher:
Banner Records
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of R. A. Ross, 2008
Genre:
Pop/Theater
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
6

William Royal sings Romantic Music of the Jewish Theatre

Album ID:
R-027(a)
Publisher:
Tikva T-29
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Concert
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
12

Eleanor Reissa / Songs in the Key of Yiddish

Album ID:
R-042(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
ERO2CD
Date of issuance:
2002
Playing time:
48:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Yiddish Book Center July 2014
Genre:
Theater/Literary Origin/Folk/Concert
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
15
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Vilde Mekhaye/Wild Ecstacy/Eleanor Reissa/Frank London/Klezmer Allstars

Album ID:
R-042(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Eleanor Reissa/Frank London
Date of issuance:
2016
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Yiddish Book Center July 2016
Genre:
Theater/Concert
Where produced:
Brooklyn, NY
Number of tracks:
6

Rivka Rebenn-Seiden/ Yiddish is Alive

Album ID:
R-061(a)
Publisher:
se brk sounds
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Rivka Rebenn-Seiden
Genre:
Theater/Folk
Where produced:
Los Angeles, CA
Number of tracks:
11
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Martha Schlamme/ Will Holt/ A Kurt Weill Cabaret/ An evening of Kurt Weill in Song

Album ID:
S-002(j)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
MGM E4180 OC
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Concert
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
14
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Yiddish Folk/ Yaakov Shapiro / Songs From Heart to Heart — יידישע פאלקס לידער

Album ID:
S-022(h)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Hataklit Ltd CD 9412
Date of issuance:
2005
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Israel Book Store, Brookline MA, October 2009
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
13
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק

Album ID:
S-027(c)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Arton Records AN 67-73
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Where produced:
Israel
Comment:
to be catalogued
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
to be catalogued

Iddische Lieder Nathan Szpiro with Orchestral Accompaniment

Album ID:
S-058(a)
Publisher:
Spiro AA 10086 R
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Hollywood, CA
Number of tracks:
6

Gwiazdy Na Dachu / Shtern Oyfn Dakh / Stars on the Roof — שטערן אױפֿן דאַך

Album ID:
S-071(a)
Format:
CD/Cassette Wifon NK 571
Publisher:
wifon WCD 005 (Poland CD)
Date of issuance:
1979
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Literary Origin/Compilation
Where produced:
Poland
Number of tracks:
16

Leibele Schwartz /Grandes exitos en idish y Jasidico / Volumen 1

Album ID:
S-073(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
RGS Music CD 1220-2
Date of issuance:
1994
Playing time:
47:15
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman. Hatikvah Internat'l, Los Angeles, CA, Feb 05
Genre:
Yiddish/Theater/Folk
Where produced:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Number of tracks:
14

Shalom Comrade! / Yiddish Music in the Soviet Union 1928-1961

Album ID:
S-105(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Wergo SM 162
Date of issuance:
2005
Playing time:
73:31
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase March 2006, Borders Books, Wynnewood
Genre:
USSR/Folk/Theater/lLiterary Origin
Where produced:
Germany
Number of tracks:
26
Additional notes:
Detailed liner notes by Joel Rubin and Rita Ottens/ Credits and biographies of artists/song translations
Related information in folder 579:
Document type:
Article
Publisher:
Yiddish Forward
Date:
4/21/2006
Comments:
Article titled, "Muzikalishe Oytsres Funem Sovetn Farband". Announcement and review of album.

Ensemble Scholem Alejchem / Von Spanien Bis Czernowitz / Isaak Loberan

Album ID:
S-109(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Scholem Alejchem ESA 1947
Playing time:
54:42
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman/ Purchase from Isaak Lobran
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Vienna, Austria
Number of tracks:
14

It Helps To Sing About It / songs of Ben Schaechter & Dan Kael

Album ID:
S-132(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Dan Kael & Reyneel Music
Date of issuance:
2001
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Gratz College, Phila., Dec 15, 2004
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
14
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Brighton Beach Memories / Neil Sedaka Sings Yiddish

Album ID:
S-134(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Neil Sedaka NS100
Date of issuance:
2003
Language:
Yiddish/English/Hebrew/Russian
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman / Purchase Sample Rd Flea Mkt, FL, 2005
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Compilation
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
13
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Slava / Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts — סלאַווע \ דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ

Album ID:
S-177(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Hataklit Ltd cd 9455
Date of issuance:
2009
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from Hatiklit, September 2010
Genre:
Pop/Theater/
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
11

Shir Madness Klezmer Band / A Bit of Sun

Album ID:
S-242(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Shir Madness Klezmer Band
Date of issuance:
2014
Playing time:
42:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase, Shir Madness, July 2014
Genre:
Klezmer/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Watertown, Maine
Number of tracks:
12
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Shir: From the Heart, Jewish Folk Music

Album ID:
S-263(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
ARC Music EUCD 2546
Date of issuance:
2014
Playing time:
46:00
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Provenance:
Purchase Arc Music April 2017
Genre:
Klezmer/Folk/Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Austria
Number of tracks:
11
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Memories of the Yiddish Theater/ Zikroynes Fun Yidishn Teater — זכרונות פֿון ייִדישן טעאַטער

Album ID:
T-001(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Israel Music ICD 5138
Date of issuance:
2005
Playing time:
53:52
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase
Genre:
Compilation/Novelty Songs/Theater
Where produced:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Number of tracks:
20
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Kuni Leml/ Book by Nama Sandrow/Music by Raphael Crystal/Lyrics by Richard Engquist

Album ID:
T-006(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Slider Stage SMS 701
Date of issuance:
1999
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Adaptation
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
16
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Sophie Tucker / Some of These Days

Album ID:
T-016(c)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Golden Options GO 3821
Playing time:
65:18
Language:
English
Provenance:
Sample Road Flea Market, Boca Raton, Florida, February 2009
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Double Entendre
Number of tracks:
22
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Those Were The Days

Album ID:
T-023(a)
Publisher:
Performance Tape (Cassette)
Language:
Yiddish/English
Genre:
Theater
Additional notes:
Provided by a Cast Member. Do not duplicate.

Grune Blatter Karsten Troyke — גרינע בלעטער קאַרסטען טרױקע

Album ID:
T-028(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Raumer Records RR10196
Date of issuance:
1996
Playing time:
52:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Jewish Musuem Berlin, March 2004
Genre:
Yiddish/Folk/Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
Berlin, Germany
Number of tracks:
16

Tants Mit Mir / Yiddish Ball Room Dance — טאַנץ מיט מיר \ ייִדישע טאַנץ פּאַרטי

Album ID:
T-042(a)
Format:
Audio CD (2)
Publisher:
Israel Music ICD 5113-4
Date of issuance:
2004
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Sample Road Flea Market, Jan 2005
Genre:
Pop/Folk/Theater/Dance
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
40
Additional notes:
Two Album Set - one vocal - one instrumental
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Vagabond Opera

Album ID:
V-019(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Vagabond Opera
Provenance:
Gift of Molly & Bob Freedman, Purchase Europe 2008
Genre:
Cabaret/Theater
Number of tracks:
17
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Lucette van den berg/Zing Shtil/Yiddish Songs

Album ID:
V-021(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Syncoop 5765 CD 280
Date of issuance:
2005
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase: Workmen's Circle Book Shop May 2010
Genre:
Folk/Literary Origin/Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Number of tracks:
18

Hershele Lunerman/ Hershele Sings Yiddish Theater Songs & Popular Folk Tunes

Album ID:
V-022(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Hedrshele Lumerman
Date of issuance:
2003
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase: Workmen's Circle Book Shop, May 2010
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Concert
Where produced:
Glen Cove, IL
Number of tracks:
13
Additional notes:
This album is not catalogued at the title and track level
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Monica Vardimon/ The Songs of my Heart/ Di Lider Fun Mayn Harts — די לידער פֿון מײַן האַרץ \מוניקה ורדעמון

Album ID:
V-023(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Monica Vardiman
Playing time:
47:27
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from The Forward, New York City, September 2010
Genre:
Compilation/Theater/Folk
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
12

A Pair From Heaven (Video) — אַ פּאָר פֿון גאָט

Album ID:
V0001
Format:
Video
Publisher:
M. Sharoni
Date of issuance:
1986
Playing time:
61:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Comedy
Where produced:
Los Angeles, CA
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
Recorded Live, Temple Beth Am Israel, Los Angeles, CA
Penn library link:
PN1995.9.C55 P35 1986

That Is Yiddish Entertainment (Video)

Album ID:
V0010X
Format:
Video
Publisher:
Leivch Talking Picture Co
Playing time:
90:00
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Film/Comedy/Novelty/Documentary
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
Selections from unidentified Yiddish Films produced in the US
Penn library link:
PN1995.9.C66 T54 1900z

The Vow /Tkies Kaf (Video) — תקיעת כּף (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0018X
Format:
Video
Date of issuance:
1937
Playing time:
85:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 2007
Genre:
Drama/Theater
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
Prophet Elijah makes a supernatural appearance whenever a wrong marriage seems about to take place; complicating the plot are a villainous rich man, his stooge and a marriage broker. Potrays orthodox practice, social life and customs of Polish Jews in the 1930's.
Penn library link:
PN 1995.9 J.46 T55 1900z

A Khasene In Shtetl (Video) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0019
Format:
Video
Publisher:
MRC Films
Date of issuance:
1990
Playing time:
137.00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Comedy/Musical
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
English Subtitles
Penn library link:
PN1995.9.M86 K52 1990z

The Yiddish King Lear (Video)

Album ID:
V0020
Format:
DVD (digitized from Cassette)
Publisher:
Miriam Lillian Film Classics
Date of issuance:
1935 ?
Playing time:
84:52
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Theater/Drama
Number of tracks:
1
Copyright information:
1
Additional notes:
English Subtitles
Penn library link:
to be cataloged

Finjan (Video) — פינג'אן

Album ID:
V0048X
Format:
Video
Publisher:
KTT, The Kentucky Netword
Date of issuance:
1991
Playing time:
50:00
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Genre:
Folk/Theater/Concert/Klezmer
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
Songs sung in Yiddish
Penn library link:
ML3528.8 F56 1991

On Second Avenue (Video)

Album ID:
V0128
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Folksbiene
Date of issuance:
2006
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman 2008
Genre:
Vaudeville/Theater
Where produced:
New York, NY USA
Number of tracks:
1
Penn library link:
PN3035.O5 2006

From the Mountains To The Prarie; 350 Years Of Kosher & Jewish Life In America/American Jewish Legacy (Video)

Album ID:
V0134
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
American Jewish Legacy
Date of issuance:
2003
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz, American Jewish Legacy, 2003
Genre:
Theater/Radio/Folk
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
2
Additional notes:
From Oct 2003 exhibit curated by Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz at Javits Center in New York City dealing with Jewish foods.
Penn library link:
HF6146.R3 F76 2003
Related information in folder 559:
Comments:
1. Mission statement of The American Jewish Legacy & publicity re: Kosher Foods Exhibit of 350 Years of Kosher Food in America. 2. Invitation to opening of exhibit, Oct. 28, 2004. 3. Reproductions of exhibit posters. (Storyboards)

Catskills on Broadway/ Freddy Roman/ Mal Z Laurence/ Dick Capri/ Louise Duart (Video)

Album ID:
V0138
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Whitestar 3095
Date of issuance:
2003
Playing time:
84:00
Language:
English
Provenance:
Purchase Sample Road Flea Market, Boca Raton Fl 2009
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Stand Up Comedy/Borscht Belt
Where produced:
West Long Branch NJ
Number of tracks:
12
Penn library link:
PN1969.C65 C38 2003
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Shver Tsu Zayn A Yidene (Video) — שווער צו זאַן אַ ייִדענע (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0192
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Yiddishpil
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazar Trachtenberg, April 2010
Genre:
Musical Comedy/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1
Penn library link:
In Process Katya & RA

Di Goldene Yatn: Part 1 (Video) — די גאָלדענע יאַטן: חלק א' (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0215(1)
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachtenberg, October 2010
Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
Hebrew Subtitles / Yiddish Adaption of Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys"

Di Goldene Yatn: Part 2 (Video) — די גאָלדענע יאַטן: חלק ב' (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0215(2)
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachtenberg, October 2010
Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
Hebrew Subtitles / Yiddish Adaption of Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys"

The Thomashefskys Nightline (Video)

Album ID:
V0217
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
ABC News
Date of issuance:
June 3, 2005
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, October 2010
Genre:
Documentary/Theater/History
Where produced:
USA
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.

Dudu Fisher: In Concert From Israel (Video)

Album ID:
V0218
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Gelb Promotions LLC
Date of issuance:
2008
Language:
English/Hebrew/Ladino
Provenance:
Purchase, FYE, Philadelphia, PA
Genre:
Concert/Pop/Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.

Dzigan un Shumakher Knakn Zikh Vider/ Bodo/ Dov Glikman (Video) — דז'גאַן און שומאַכער: קנאַקען זיך ווידער (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0219
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Date of issuance:
2013
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase Yidishpil via Lazer Trachtenberg August 20, 2014
Genre:
Comedy/Theater/Humor
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level./ A Gerard & Keren Allen Production
Related information in folder 1579:
Comments:
1. 2/14/2014 Article in the Yiddish Forverts of February 14, 2014 by Moshe Lemster titled "Veynen Mit Taybelekh" (Crying with ???)

Fun Dor Tsu Dor/From Generation to Generation (Video) — פֿון דאָר צו דאָר (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0220
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene
Date of issuance:
2009
Language:
Yiddish/English
Provenance:
Gift of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, October 2010
Genre:
Musical/Theater
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.

Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0221
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Provenance:
Courtesty of Lazer Trachtenberg, October 2010
Genre:
Musical/Theater/Literary Origin
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
18
Additional notes:
Performers: Tracy Abramovitz/Gidi Yigal/Shmuel Atzmon/Chaye Samir/Yosi Sokoloski/Yakov Alpern/Anat Atzmon/Yisroel Traystman/Yosef Sukukski/Hertzilia Chamber Orchestra/Shmuel Bunim: Book and Direction/Music by Dov Seltzer/Orchestration: Shimon Cohen/Continuity and Translation: Chaim Hefer/Piano Accompaniment: Elena Kupolevitsh

Shulamis Presented by the Harvard Yiddish Players (Video)

Album ID:
V0224
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Debra Kaplan / Folksbiene
Playing time:
150:00
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Roger Mason, November 2010
Genre:
Musical/Theater/Goldfaden
Where produced:
Harvard University, Boston, MA
Number of tracks:
1
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.

Di Ketubah/ The Marriage Contract (Video)

Album ID:
V0225
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachtenberg, Oct 2010
Genre:
Theater/Comedy/Humor
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1

Di Eybike Dzigan Un Shumakher (Video) — די אייביקע דזשיגאַן און שומאַכער (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0226
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachtenberg, Nov 2010
Genre:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudeville/
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1

Di Hiltsene Shisl, Part 1 (Video) — די הילצענע שיסל חלק א (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0227
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazar Trachtenberg, Nov 2010
Genre:
Theater/Drama/Tragicomedy
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1

Tsvey Kuny Lemel (Video) — צויי קוני לעמל (ווידיאָ)

Album ID:
V0228
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Yidishshpil
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazar Trachtenberg, Dec 2010
Genre:
Theater/Comedy/Goldfadn
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
1
Related information in folder 1569:
Comments:
1. 4/27/2017 Article in Yiddish Forverts of April 27, 2017 by Daniel Glai titled "A Frishe Oystayshing Golfadens 'Tsvey Kuny Lemel'" (A Fresh Interpretation of Goldfadens "Two Kuny Lemel")

Mending the Torn Curtain/The Story of the First International Yiddish Festival (Video)/Returned by Katyia

Album ID:
V0261
Format:
DVD
Publisher:
Moody Films
Date of issuance:
2011
Playing time:
71:00
Language:
English/Yiddish
Provenance:
Purchase from Ben Gonshor via CD Baby, April 2012
Genre:
Documentary/Theater
Where produced:
Canada
Number of tracks:
1

Karsten Troyke/ Shure Lipovsky/ Julie Andrews Yiddish Songs (Video)

Album ID:
V0314
Format:
DVD
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Folk/Klezmer
Number of tracks:
3
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Songs from THE WALL Ghetto, Partisan, Folk and Love Songs

Album ID:
W-001(a)
Format:
33 1/3 RPM 12"
Publisher:
Folkways Records FG 3558
Date of issuance:
1961
Language:
Yiddish
Genre:
Theater/Folk/Literary Origin
Where produced:
New York
Number of tracks:
15

Norman Brody/ Shalom with the Winged Victory Singers / Joe Baris Director

Album ID:
W-047(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Jaybee Studio JB:1801
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Michele Fleisher, January 1010
Genre:
Theater/Religious
Where produced:
Beacon, NY
Number of tracks:
9
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Paul Whiteman / A Tribute to George Gershwin 1938

Album ID:
W-049(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
George Garabedian
Date of issuance:
1977
Language:
English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Oct 2010
Genre:
Theater/Concert
Where produced:
Anaheim, California
Number of tracks:
8
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title or track level.
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Yiddish Is Alive — ייִדיש לעבט יידיש חי

Album ID:
Y-015(a)
Publisher:
Hed Arzi 15428
Date of issuance:
1973/1990
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Copy acquired courtesy of Charley Bernhaut
Genre:
Compilation/Theater/Literary Origin/Folk
Where produced:
Tel Aviv, Israel
Number of tracks:
15

Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל

Album ID:
Y-028(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Israel Music ICD 5054
Date of issuance:
1998
Playing time:
60:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Eichlers, NYC $17.95, 2002
Genre:
Theater/Vaudville/
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
8

Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל

Album ID:
Y-028(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Israel Music ICD 5053
Date of issuance:
1998
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Eichler's Book Store, NY 2001
Genre:
Theater/Vaudville/
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
8
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

The Yarkon Trio In First Love — שלישית גשר הירקון בתכנית אהבה ראמינה

Album ID:
Y-031(a)
Format:
33 1/3 rpm 12"
Publisher:
Israphon AP 311
Language:
Hebrew
Genre:
Theater
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
14

Yiddish Songs/ Tous les plus grands tubes Yiddishes du monde

Album ID:
Y-034(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Atoll Music 91189
Date of issuance:
2004
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew/French
Provenance:
Sample Road Flea Market, Boca Raton, Florida, February 2009
Genre:
Compliation/Pop/Theater
Where produced:
Paris, France
Number of tracks:
19
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Yiddishe Mame Tom I

Album ID:
Y-041(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Retroplant RPCD 001
Date of issuance:
2000
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Iosif Veisman, Feb 2002
Genre:
Compilation/Folk/Theater/Klezmer
Where produced:
Moscow, Russia
Number of tracks:
24
Additional notes:
Liner Notes in Russian
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

20 Biz 120 / Yidishshpiel 2

Album ID:
Y-042(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Yiddishshpiel
Playing time:
72:00
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Courtesy of Lazer Trachtenberg, May 2010
Genre:
Theater/Compilation
Where produced:
Israel
Number of tracks:
25
Additional notes:
This album has not been catalogued at the title and track level

Las Canciones Del Zeide

Album ID:
Z-025(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
RGS Music 1234-2
Date of issuance:
2000
Playing time:
51:59
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Apr 2001/ Hatikvah Music Los Angeles
Genre:
Compilation Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Number of tracks:
14

Las Canciones de la Bobe/ Las Mejores Canciones en Idesh

Album ID:
Z-025(b)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
RGS Music 1212-2
Date of issuance:
2000
Playing time:
50:22
Language:
Yiddish
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, Purchase Hatikvah Music, Los Angeles, 2001
Genre:
Yiddish/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Number of tracks:
15
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Zamira/Zamira Chenn/Give Peace A Dance!/Veatem Rikudim — זמירה חן\ ואתם רוקדים

Album ID:
Z-030(a)
Format:
Audio CD
Publisher:
Miratone International Z.C. 2908
Language:
Hebrew/English
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman,Purchase Russakoff's Bookstore, 10th St, Phila
Genre:
Israeli/Pop/Folk/Theater
Where produced:
New York, NY
Number of tracks:
10
Penn library link:
to be catalogued

Songs

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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.

Recordings

On album:
M-034(a) (The Mazeltones ODESSA, Washington)
Track ID:
11365
Artist:
Mazeltones
Vocalist:
Falk, "Yankl" Jack & Oomph
First line:
Ikh hob gehert fun lider zingen gute, men zing zey ale mit..
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געהערט פֿון לידער זינגען גוטע, מען זינגט זײ אַלע מיט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Uses chords of "Russian Sailors' Dance."
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-001(a) (Masterworks Of The Yiddish Theatre Volume 1)
Track ID:
11366
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Ikh hob gehert fun lider zingen gute, men zingt zey ale mit.
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געהערט פֿון לידער זינגען גוטע, מען זינגט זײ אַלע מיט..
Track comment:
Uses chords of "Russian Sailors' Dance."
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(d)4 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 07 and 08)
Track ID:
11379
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
First line:
Ikh hob gehert fun lider zingen gute, men zingt zey ale mit.
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געהערט פֿון לידער זינגען, גוטע
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 7. Song of the Golden Land, Immigrants and Theatre
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(b) (Mit A Yiddish'n Taam With a Jewish Flavor The 4 Burshteyns)
Track ID:
11380
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Ikh hob gehert fun lider zingen gute, men zingt zey ale mit.
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געהערט פֿון לידער זינגען גוטע, מען זינגט זײ אַלע מיט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(g) (Peisachke Burstein "The Vilner Komiker" At His Best)
Track ID:
11381
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Ikh hob gehert fun lider zingen gute, men zingt zey ale mit
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געהערט פֿון לידער זינגען גוטע, מען זינגט זײ אַלע מיט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
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

Odessa Mame (Secunda) — אָדעסאַ מאַמע (סעקונדאַ)

Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Memory/Place
Subject:
Odessa/Food/Beauty/
Transliteration:
Alb L-002(a)
Translation:
Alb L-002(a)

Recordings

On album:
L-002(a) (Aaron Lebedoff Sings Rumania, Rumania and other Yiddish...)
Track ID:
11382
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ver es iz nor nit geven in der sheyner shtot Odes,
First line (Yiddish):
װער עס איז נאָר ניט געװען אין דער שײנער שטאָט אָדעס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-002(g) (The Best of Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
11383
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ver es iz nor nit geven in der sheyner shtot Odes,
First line (Yiddish):
װער עס איז נאָר ניט געװען אין דער שײנער שטאָט אָדעס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
010b (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Yakh Tshiri Bim/ Odesa Mame)
Track ID:
29062
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Language:
Yiddish

On Im — אָן אים

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament/Love
Subject:
Love/Seperation

Recordings

On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
11463
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Mayn harts iz mir shver, nishto kayn lebn mer, on im, on im,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן האַרץ איז מיר שװער, נישטאָ קיין לעבן מער, אָן אים, אָן אים,
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
33986
Vocal:
Feldman, Betty
First line:
Mayn harts iz mir shver, nishto kayn lebn mer, on im, on im,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן האַרץ איז מיר שװער, נישטאָ קיין לעבן מער, אָן אים, אָן אים,
Language:
Yiddish

On The Street Where You Live (Yiddish) — דאָ אין געסל װױנסטו (ייִדיש)

Composer:
Loewe, Frederick
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Adaptation
Subject:
Love
Origin:
Alb M-009(b)
Transliteration:
Alb M-009(b)
Additional song notes:
Yiddish Version

Recordings

On album:
K-011(a) (Jenny Kessler Sings — זשעני קעסלער זינגט)
Track ID:
11472
Yiddish Adaption:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Loewe, Frederick
Artist:
Kessler, Jenny — קעסלער, זשיני
Conductor:
Moskowitz, Martin — מוסקוביץ, מרטין
First line:
Kh'hob dos gesl shoyn toyzent mol gezeyn, Keynmol nisht…
First line (Yiddish):
כ'האָב דאָס געסל שױן טױזענט מאָל געזען, קײנמאָל נישט באַמערקט...
Track comment:
From Yiddish version of "My Fair Lady" - "לײדי שײנע "מײַן
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-009(a) (Mein Sheine Lady/My Fair Lady — מײַן שײנע לײדי)
Track ID:
11473
Yiddish Adaption:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Vocal:
Toper, Ino
First line:
Kh'hob dos gesl shoyn toyzent mol gezen, keyn mol nisht…
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Yiddish text and transliteration with album notes.
Language:
Yiddish

Ani Kuni Leml — אני קוני למל

Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
T-006(b) (Mike Burstein in "Kuni Leml" in Tel-Aviv — מייק בּורשטײן קוני למל בּתל-בנין קומדיה מוסיקלית צבעונית)
Track ID:
1321
Author:
Ettinger, Amos — אתינגער, עמוס
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Conductor/Aranger:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Artist:
Renanim Singers and Tsdikov Choir — חבורת רננים ומקהלת צדיקוב
Track comment:
From motion picture track "Kuni Leml B'tel Aviv"
Language:
Hebrew

Ot Geyt Yankele — אָט גײט יאַנקעלע

Author:
Rosenthal, Boris — ראָזענטאַל, באָריס
Author:
Kalich, Jacob (Yankl) קאַליש, יאַנקל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Personality/Mischievous/Brash/Mother
Origin:
ML PYS 18
Transliteration:
ML PYS 18
Translation:
ML PYS 18
Music:
ML PYS 19
Additional song notes:
There Goes Yankele

Recordings

On album:
G-013(d)4 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 07 and 08)
Track ID:
11610
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
First line:
Ot geyt yankele, ot shteyt yankele, vayl er iz a yingele...
First line:
אָט גײט יאַנקעלע, אָט שטײט יאַנקעלע, װײַל ער איז אַ ייִנגעלע אַ גוטער
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 7. Song of the Golden Land, Immigrants and Theatre
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21818
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Ot geyt yankele, ot shteyt yankele, yeder mame vunsht atsind
First line:
אָט גײט יאַנקעלע, אָט שטײט יאַנקעלע, יעדער מאַמע װוּנשט אציד אז...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Memories of the Yiddish Theatre"

Ot Ot Dos Vil Ikh — אָט אָט דאָס װיל איך

Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Love
Subject:
Love/Wife/Food/Desire

Recordings

On album:
F-009(d) (Leo Fuchs Sings Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
11612
Vocal:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Ot ot ot dos vil ikh, ot ot ot dos darf ikh, ikh darf a...
First line (Yiddish):
אָט אָט אָט דאָס װיל איך, אָט אָט אָט דאָס דאַרף איך, איך דאַרף אַ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-034(a) (Finjan Klezmer Orchestra From Ship To Shore)
Track ID:
11613
Vocal:
Herscovits, Eli
Artist:
Finjan
First line:
Ot ot ot dos vil ikh, ot ot ot dos darf ikh, ikh darf a...
First line (Yiddish):
אָט אָט אָט דאָס װיל איך, אָט אָט אָט דאָס דאַרף איך, איך דאַרף אַ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Oy A Veytik Mir — אױ אַ װײטיק מיר

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation/Lament
Subject:
Tsipe Tsivele/Nanki Pu/Burial/Torture/Marriage
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Here's A How-De-Do"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
11673
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Oy! A veytik mir! Oyb ikh heyrat dir, tust mir nit a...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ! אַ װײטיק מיר! אױב איך הײראַט דיר, טוסט מיר ניט אַ גרױסע...
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23449
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Bennis, Phil
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Gluck, Bernie
Vocal:
Zibitt, Rickie
First line:
Oy! A veytik mir! Oyb ikh heyrat dir, tust mir nit a...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ! אַ װײטיק מיר! אױב איך הײראַט דיר, טוסט מיר ניט אַ גרױסע...
Language:
Yiddish

Oy Gevald Bistu Zis — אױ געװאַלד ביסטו זיס

Author:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Composer:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Genre:
Theater/Love

Recordings

On album:
K-016(a) (The Voice and Song of Max Kletter)
Track ID:
11722
Author/Artist:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
First line:
Oy ven ikh gib a kuk oyf dir,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ װען איך געב אַ קוק אױף דיר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-042(c) (Vilde Mekhaye/Wild Ecstacy/Eleanor Reissa/Frank London/Klezmer Allstars)
Track ID:
42014
Vocal/Arranger:
Reissa, Eleanor
Trumpet:
London, Frank
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Tuba:
Caswell, Ron
Accordion:
Farrell, Patrick
Guitar:
Seabrook, Brandon
Clarinet:
Winograd, Michael — ווינאָגראַד, מ.
Guitar:
Drye, Brian
Artist:
Klezmer Brass Allstars
First line:
Oy ven ikh gib a kuk oyf dir ze ikh toyzand zunen, un vos du in harts bay mir,..
First line (Yiddish):
אױ װען איך געב אַ קוק אױף דיר, זע איך טויזענט זונען און וואָס דו אין האַרץ....
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Pop/Concert
Length:
3:51

I Like She — אײַ לײַק שי

Also known as:
Oy I Like She
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love
Song comment:
From the play "A Night In California"
Transliteration:
Alb J-024(a)1/CD K-059(e)/Alb G-013(c)
Translation:
Alb J-024(a)1/CD K-059(e)/A-035(f)
Sheet music:
Folder:
825
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
First line:
Ikh bin an opgekokhter, dos ze ikh shoyn akorsht,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַן אָפּגעקאָכטער, דאָס זע איך שוין אַקאָרשט,
Notes:
Photocopy. Sheet music, no cover, part of handout by Zalmen Mlotek at Klez Kamp or Circle Lodge summer program. .

Recordings

On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
11726
Translation English:
Levy, Jacques
Vocal:
Borts, Joanne
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Oy, I like him! Oy, oy, oy, I like him! He's so sincere,
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Oy, I Like Him"
Language:
English
On album:
I-003(a) (Yiddisha Romantica und Lustika featured by Israel Itzhaki — ישׂראל יצחקי לוסטיקע טאַנץ מוזיק געזונגען אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
11727
Vocal:
Itskhaki, Israel — יצחקי, ישׂראל
Artist:
Weiss, Alex and his Orchestra — װיס ,אַלכּס ותזמורתו
Conductor/Arranger:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
First line:
Oy, ikh lib zi, oy, oy, oy, ikh lib zi, zi iz mayn glik,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, איך ליב זי, אױ, אױ, אױ, איך ליב זי, זי איז מײַן גליק,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Cha Cha
On album:
L-002(b) (Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
11728
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Oy, I like she, oy, oy, oy, I like she, zi iz mayn glik,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, אײַ לײַק שי, אױ, אױ, אױ, אײַ לײַק שי, זי איז מײַן גליק,
Track comment:
From musical - A Nakht in California
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Swing
On album:
L-002(f) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fourteen Yiddish Favorites - Volume 2)
Track ID:
11729
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Bin an opgekokhter, dos zey ikh shoyn... bay mir in harts...
First line (Yiddish):
בין אַן אָפּגעקאָכטער, דאָס זײ איך שױן... בײַ מיר אין האַרץ צײט...
Track comment:
From musical - A Nakht in California
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21816
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Ay, I like she, ay, ay, ay, I like she, in a...
First line (Yiddish):
אײַ, אײַ לײַק שי, אײַ, אײַ, אײַ, אײַ לײַק שי, אין אַ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Memories of the Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
J-024(a)1 (Judische Lebenswelten /Patterns of Jewish Life 1/Berlin 1992)
Track ID:
22282
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Piano:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Oy, I like she, oy, oy, oy, I like she, zi iz mayn glik,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, אײַ לײַק שי, אױ, אױ, אױ, אײַ לײַק שי, זי איז מײַן גליק,
Track comment:
Excerpts from "The Golden Age of Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
W-024(a) (Paved With Gold Starring Gary & Janice Waldman)
Track ID:
23680
Translation English:
Levy, Jacques
Vocal:
Waldman, Janice
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Piano/Conductor:
Delfin, Jon
First line:
Oy, I like him! Oy, oy, oy, I like him! He's so sincere,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Paved With Gold"/ Recorded as "Oy, I Like Him"
Language:
English
On album:
K-059(e) (Daniel Kempin, Dimitry Reznik Benkshaft — בענקשאַפֿט)
Track ID:
26927
Vocal/Arranger:
Kempin, Daniel
Violin/Arranger:
Resnik, Dimitry
First line:
Ikh bin an opgekokhter, dos zey ikh shoyn okersht,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַן אָפּגעקאָכטער, דאָס זײ איך שױן אָקערשט, בײַ מיר אין...
Track comment:
From musical - A Nakht in California
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
012m (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Petrograd/ I Like She)
Track ID:
29131
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville
On album:
A-035(e) (Aufwind/ inejnem/ Jiddische Lieder & Klesmermusik)
Track ID:
28728
Artist:
Aufwind
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Recorder/Vocal:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Vocal/Violin/Viola/Arranger:
Koch, Claudia
Contrabass:
Paffrath, Thomas
Mandolin/Guitar/Vocal:
Reich, Hardy
Bandoneon (Button Accordion)/Percussion/Vocal:
Rohde, Andreas
First line:
Ikh bin an opgekokhter, dos zey ikh shoyn okersht, bay mir in hartsn…
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַן אָפּגעקאָכטער, דאָס זײ איך שױן אָקערשט, בײַ מיר אין האַרצן…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing
Length:
2' 29"
On album:
A-035(f) (Aufwind / Live)
Track ID:
31960
Artist:
Aufwind
Vocal/Violin/Arranger:
Koch, Claudia
Vocal/Mandolin/Guitar:
Reich, Hardy
Vocal/Bandonian:
Rohde, Andreas
Vocal/Clarinets/Bass Clarinet/Blockflote/Percussion:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Contrabass:
Paffrath, Thomas
First line:
Ikh bin an opgekokhter, dos zey ikh shoyn okersht,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַן אָפּגעקאָכטער, דאָס זײ איך שױן אָקערשט, בײַ מיר אין...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Folk/Klezmer
Length:
2:34

Oy Ikh Tsiter — אױ איך ציטער

Genre:
Klezmer/Theater/Lament
Subject:
Mother/Discipline/Punishment/Beating
Additional song notes:
Oy, I'm Scared Oy, I Shiver

Recordings

On album:
B-012(c) (Di Freylekhe Kabtsonim 4 Burshteyns — די פֿרײלעכע קבּצנים 4 בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
11730
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Oy, ikh tsiter, s'iz mir biter, di mame shlogt mikh,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, איך ציטער, ס'איז מיר ביטער, די מאַמע שלאָגט מיך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41714
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Oy, ikh tsiter, s'iz mir biter, di mame shlogt mikh,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, איך ציטער, ס'איז מיר ביטער, די מאַמע שלאָגט מיך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater
Length:
3:13

Oy Iz Dos A Meydl — אױ איז דאָס אַ מײדל

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Joy
Translation:
Alb Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From the musical comedy "Dzhenke - Oy Iz Dos A Meydl"

Recordings

On album:
G-055(a) (Radio Compilation by David Goldenberg 1930-1960)
Track ID:
20563
First line:
Yedes meydl hoft, az s'iz faran, eregts oyf der velt,
First line (Yiddish):
יעדעס מײדל האָפֿט, אַז ס'איז פֿאַראַן, ערגעץ אױף דער װעלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
On album:
P-004(e) (The Very Best Of Molly Picon 14 Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
24591
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Yedes meydl hoft, az s'iz faran, eregts oyf der velt,
First line (Yiddish):
יעדעס מײדל האָפֿט, אַז ס'איז פֿאַראַן, ערגעץ אױף דער װעלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
On album:
014f (Picon, Molly/ Oy Iz Dos A Meydl/ Dzhenke)
Track ID:
29189
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Yedes meydl hoft, az s'iz faran, eregts oyf der velt,
First line (Yiddish):
יעדעס מײדל האָפֿט, אַז ס'איז פֿאַראַן, ערגעץ אױף דער װעלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33372
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Hearshen, Ira
Vocal:
Spiro, Cantor Simon
First line:
Yedes meydl hoft, az s'iz faran, eregts oyf der velt,
First line (Yiddish):
יעדעס מײדל האָפֿט, אַז ס'איז פֿאַראַן, ערגעץ אױף דער װעלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
Length:
4:11

Oy Vet Mir Der Rebe Shmeysn — אױ װעט מיך די רבּי שמײסן

Also known as:
Der Kheyder Yingele
Also known as:
Yankeles Lid
Author:
Chemerinsky, Mordkhele — טשעמערינסקי, מרדכעלע
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Kheyder/Student/Absence/Chores/Excuses/Whipping
Origin:
Alb P-004(c)
Transliteration:
Alb P-004(c)
Translation:
Alb P-004(c)
Additional song notes:
See Forward Oct 8, 1988. From the operetta "Yankele"
Related information in folder 136:
Document type:
Article
Author:
Chana Mlotek
Publisher:
Yiddish Forward
Date:
10/7/1988
Comments:
"Oy Vet Mikh Der Rebe Shmeyson--Ver Iz Geven Der Makhber?"
Sheet music:
Folder:
122
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J. & J. Kammen
Publisher address:
305 Roebling Street., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Date:
1923
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Zuntik bin ikh nit geven iIn kheyder,
First line (Yiddish):
זונטיק בין איך ניט געווען אין חדר,
Notes:
Cover: Oy Vet Mir Der Rebe Shmeysen in Yiddish and transliteration. Sung by Mollie Picon in the Kessler Theatre N. Y. Production in J. Rumshisky's Operetta "Yankele". ì For Piano. Price 50 centStamped with "Baron's Music Shop S. E. Cor. 31st & Berks Sts. Philadelphia, PA." Photo of Mollie Picon on cover.

Recordings

On album:
P-004(c) (Molly Picon sings Song Hits of the Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
17158
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Zuntik, ven di zun sheynt, hob ikh shtark faynt,
First line:
זונטיק, װען די זון שײַנט, האָב איך שטאַרק פֿײַנט,
Track comment:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Theatre
On album:
M-024(b) (Our Musical Heritage I / The Yiddish Lied/ Cantor Benjamin Z. Maissner)
Track ID:
3178
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Vocal:
Maissner, Cantor Benjamin Z.
Piano:
Bell, Naomi
First line:
Zuntik bin ikn nit geven in kheyder, vayl zuntik hob ikh...
First line (Yiddish):
זונטיק בין איך ניט געװען אין חדר, װײַל זונטיק האָב איך פֿײַנט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
A/K/A "Oy Vet Mikh Der Rebi Shmeysn" See Forward Oct 7, 1988
Language:
Yiddish

Oy Vey Tate — אױ װײ טאַטע

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Chassidic/Nigun
Subject:
Father/God/
Additional song notes:
From the musical "A Khasene In Shtetl"

Recordings

On album:
R-015(a) (Lionel Rocheman chante en Yiddisch "nous sommes tous freres" — לײבל ראָחמאַן זינגט אין ייִדיש אַלע ברידער)
Track ID:
11788
Vocal:
Rochman, Lionel — ראָחמאַן, לײבל
First line:
Oy vey tate, hartsidiker foter, oy vey tate, ya ba ba bam,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ װײ טאַטע, האַרצידיקער פֿאָטער, אױ װײ טאַטע, יאַ באַ בֿט באַם,
Track comment:
Same nigun as sung in "A Khasene In Shtetl" by Burstein
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Chassidic
On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
11789
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Khasene In Shtetl Ensemble
First line:
Oy vey tate, lebedike foter, oy vey tate, stababum...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ װײ טאַטע, לעבעדיקער פֿאָטער, אױ װײ טאַטע, סטאַבאַבום,
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(i) (A Wedding In Shtetl Lillian Lux Peseach & Mike Burstein — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל ליליאַן לוקס פּסח בורסטײן מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
11790
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Khasene In Shtetl Ensemble
First line:
Oy vey tate, lebedike foter, oy vey tate, stababum...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ װײ טאַטע, לעבעדיקער פֿאָטער, אױ װײ טאַטע, סטאַבאַבום,
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Chasidic

Oy Volt Ikh Gevolt — אױ װאָלט איך געװאָלט

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Marriage/Married Life/Wants/Ideals/Peace/Rituals/Nation
Additional song notes:
From the play by Isidor Friedman and Israel Rosenberg "Wish Me Luck"

Recordings

On album:
R-016(a) (Sing and Dance Some Freilachs with Seymour Rechtzeit)
Track ID:
11797
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
First line:
Oy, volt ikh gevolt, dem khupe tsu bashtimen, oy, volt ikh..
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, װאָלט איך געװאָלט, דעם חופּה צו באַשטימען, אױ, װאָלט איך...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-022(b) (Yiddish Maestro Please The Feder Sisters)
Track ID:
11798
Vocal:
Feder Sisters — פֿעדער שװעסטער
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Feder, Sylvia — פֿעדער, סילװיע
Vocal:
Sloan, Mimi
First line:
Oy, volt ikh gevolt, mayn khupe tsu derlebn, oy, volt ikh...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, װאָלט איך געװאָלט, מײַן חופּה צו דערלעבן, אױ, װאָלט איך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-009(b) (Leo Fuchs/ Yiddish American...Songs & Humor /Shalom Partner)
Track ID:
11799
Artist:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Oy, volt ikh gevolt, dem khupe tsu bashtimen, oy, volt ikh..
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, װאָלט איך געװאָלט, דעם חופּה צו באַשטימען, אױ, װאָלט איך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
027b (Rekhtsayt, Seymour/ Yankele/ Oy Volt Ikh Gevolt)
Track ID:
29518
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר

Oyb Du Volst Geven A Frayer — אױב דו װאָלסט געװען אַ פֿרײַער

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Yanki Pu/Tsipele Tsviele/Love/Unhappily Betrothed

Recordings

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
11802
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Oyb du volst geven a frayer, volt ikh yetst gezugt tsu dir,
First line (Yiddish):
אױב דו װאָלסט געװען אַ פֿרײַער, װאָלט איך יעצט געזוגט צו דיר,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23443
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Kane, Arlene
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Kane, Arlene
Vocal:
Broden, Ron
First line:
Oyb du volst geven a frayer, volt ikh yetst gezugt tsu dir,
First line (Yiddish):
אױב דו װאָלסט געװען אַ פֿרײַער, װאָלט איך יעצט געזוגט צו דיר,
Language:
Yiddish

Ani Mekana — אני מקנא

Author:
Ettinger, Amos — אתינגער, עמוס
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Jealousy

Recording

On album:
T-006(b) (Mike Burstein in "Kuni Leml" in Tel-Aviv — מייק בּורשטײן קוני למל בּתל-בנין קומדיה מוסיקלית צבעונית)
Track ID:
1364
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Conductor/Aranger:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Track comment:
From motion picture track "Kuni Leml B'tel Aviv"
Language:
Hebrew

Oyb S'iz Geven Gut Far Mayn Mamen — אױב ס'איז געװען גוט פֿאַר מײַן מאַמען

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Memory/Modernity/Criticism
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From Rumshinsky's musical comedy "Dos Mamele"

Recordings

On album:
P-004(c) (Molly Picon sings Song Hits of the Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
11808
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
A yeder eyner zogt, a yeder eyner zogt, s'iz nayer tsaytn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, ס'איז נײַער צײַטן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33380
Vocal:
Goldstein, Amy
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Russ, Patrick
Vocal:
Spiro, Cantor Simon
First line:
A yeder eyner zogt, a yeder eyner zogt, s'iz nayer tsaytn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, ס'איז נײַער צײַטן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
6:15

Oygn — אױגן

Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Genre:
Love/Pop/Theater
Subject:
Eyes/Appearance/Attraction/Life/Worth
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)04
Additional song notes:
Eyes From the musical "Eyns Un A Rekht or One In A Million"

Recordings

On album:
F-022(b) (Yiddish Maestro Please The Feder Sisters)
Track ID:
11999
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Feder Sisters — פֿעדער שװעסטער
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Feder, Sylvia — פֿעדער, סילװיע
Vocal:
Sloan, Mimi
First line:
In mayn harts arayn, zenen dayne oygn, far dayne shvartse...
First line (Yiddish):
אין מײַן האַרץ אַרײַן, זענען דײַנע אױגן, פֿאַר דײַנע שװאַרצע אױגן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Presented in musical "Eyn Mol In Lebn".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-069(a) (A Feygele Zingt/Yiddish Theatre & Folksongs/Faye Kellerstein)
Track ID:
22626
Vocal:
Kellerstein, Faye
Orchestrations/Accompanist:
Klaplan, Jordan
First line:
S'iz a finstere nakht un ikh zits mir un trakht lebn hot...
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז אַ פֿינסטערע נאַכט און איך זיץ מיר און טראַכט לעבן האָט...
Track comment:
Presented in musical "Eyn Mol In Lebn".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-025(a) (Yiddish Theatre Ensemble Performance Tape)
Track ID:
25264
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Yiddish Theatre Ensemble
Artist:
Robboy, David/ Jennie Levinson
Artist:
Levine, Hilda-Price & Michael
First line:
S'iz a finstere nakht, un ikh zits mir un trakht,
First line:
ס'איז אַ פֿינסטערע נאַכט, און איך זיץ מיר און טראַכט,
Track comment:
also Randy Stein and Barry Levine, piano
On album:
F-041(a) (Freilach Express Plays Klezmer Music / East Goes West)
Track ID:
26078
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Salomonsson, Bjorn & Freilach Expr
First line:
S'iz a finstere nakht un ikh zits un trakht, mayn lebn hot..
First line:
ס'איז אַ פֿינסטערע נאַכט און איך זיץ און טראַכט, מײַן לעבן האָט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Presented in musical "Eyn Mol In Lebn".
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42422
Vocal:
Shammash, Elizabeth
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Orchestration.Arranger:
Kull, Jon
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
S'iz a finstere nakht un ikh zits un trakht, mayn lebn hot gor nisht keyn vert,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז אַ פֿינסטערע נאַכט און איך זיץ און טראַכט, מײַן לעבן האָט גאָר נישט קײַן
Track comment:
Presented in musical "Eyn Mol In Lebn".
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Concert
Length:
4:02

Pariz - Tel Aviv — פּאַריז - תל אביב

Author:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Genre:
Theater/Monologue/Humorous/Place
Additional song notes:
Paris - Tel Aviv

Recordings

On album:
D-005(v) (Dzigan (SD 6) — דזשיגאַן)
Track ID:
12120
Author/Artist:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
On album:
D-005(z) (S. Dzigan Turistn In Israel — ש. דזשיגאַן טוריסטן אין ישׂראל)
Track ID:
12121
Author/Artist:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
On album:
D-005(z)5 (S. Dzigan / Yidn Kh'ken Nisht Shlofn/Pariz - Tel Aviv/ Fishl Der Matraz/Undzere In Amerika — ש. דזשיגאַן)
Track ID:
36185
Vocal:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Monologue/Spoken Word

Pozharne Komande — פּאַזשאַרמע קאָמאַנדע

Author:
Younin, Wolf — יונין, װאָלף
Composer:
Kahn, Sh. — כּהן, ש.
Genre:
Cabaret/Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Courting/Fire Brigade/Envy/Brass Helmut/Fashion
Origin:
ML MTAG 118
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 118/Ephemera 1435
Translation:
Ephemera 1435
Music:
ML MTAG 119
Related information in folder 90:
Document type:
Photograph
Publisher:
Pakn Treger
Comments:
Photograph of Bialystok volunteer fire brigade which was organized in 1898 and operated until the liquidation of the ghetto in 1943.

Recordings

On album:
F-008(b) (Kum Sitz! Freydele Lifschitz Shmulik Fischer)
Track ID:
12344
Vocal:
Lifshitz, Freydele — ליפֿשיץ, פֿרײדעלע
Artist:
Fisher, Shmuel, narration — פֿישער, שמואל, מאַראַטאָר
Vocal:
Fisher, Shmuel — פֿישער, שמואל
First line:
Tsi zol ikh farshraybn in der pozharne komande un onton a...
First line (Yiddish):
צי זאָל איך זיך פֿאַרשריבן אין דער פּאַזשאַרנע קאַמאַנדע און אָנטון..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
The Fire Brigade
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-025(b) (On Wings Of Song A New..Collection "Mir Trogn A Gezang" — מיר טראָגן אַ געזאַנג)
Track ID:
18664
Vocal:
Sklamberg, Lorin
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Lipovsky, Shura
First line:
Tsi zol ikh farshraybn in der pozharne komande un onton a...
First line (Yiddish):
צי זאָל איך זיך פֿאַרשריבן אין דער פּאַזשאַרנע קאַמאַנדע און אָנטון..
Track comment:
The Fire Brigade
Language:
Yiddish

A Refue Shleymo — אַ רפֿואה שלמה

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Nation/Illness/Cure/Prayer/Persecution/Exile/Return
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Surnrise"
Sheet music:
Folder:
705
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1940
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
547
First line:
A refue shleyme, a refue shleyme bashefer shik….
First line (Yiddish):
אַ רפואה שלימה באַשעפֿער שיק, ווײַל אַ יעדן קראַנקײַט היילן קענסטו
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. Photo of Joseph Rumshinsky. As sung by "The Yidishe Mame" Esther Field in Abraham Blum and Joseph Rumshinsky's Operetta "Sunrise". Produced at the Folks Theatre 12th Street and Second Ave. New York, NY. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recording

On album:
S-042(a) (Samuel Sterner A Decade of Jewish Choir Masterpieces)
Track ID:
12701
Artist:
Sterner, Saumuel Choir
First line:
A refue shleyme, a refue shleyme, bashefer shik tsu,

Rivkele — רבֿקהלע

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Love/Theater
Subject:
Yearning/Passion

Recordings

On album:
J-016(a) (Shalom America Jackie Jacob Sings)
Track ID:
12828
Artist:
Jacobs, Jackie
First line:
Rivkele, do bist mayn lebn, bist mayn velt,
First line:
רבֿקהלע, דו ביסט מײַן לעבן, ביסט מײַן װעלט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
W-002(j) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 1 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
12829
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ikh gey arum di nakht, ikh gey arum un trakht,
First line:
איך גײ אַרום די נאַכט, איך גײ אַרום און טראַכט,
On album:
E-001(f) (David Eshet Stars of Israel — דוד עשת)
Track ID:
12830
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
Rivkele, du bist mayn lebn, bist mayn velt,
First line:
רבֿקהלע, דו ביסט מײַן לעבן, ביסט מײַן װעלט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21157
Author/Composer/Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Rivkele, du bist mayn lebn, bist mayn velt,
First line:
רבֿקהלע, דו ביסט מײַן לעבן, ביסט מײַן װעלט,
On album:
Z-026(a) (Zidovske Lidove Pisne / Alfred Ruzicka/ Orchestralni Skupina)
Track ID:
32841
Vocal:
Rozicka, Alfred
Artist:
Orchestralni Skupina
Conductor:
Skoumal, Petr
First line:
Ikh gey arum di nakht, ikh gey arum un trakht,
First line (Yiddish):
איך גיי אַרום די נאַכט, איך גיי אַרום און טראַכט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Gypsy
Length:
3:07
On album:
G-105(d) (Golem / Love Hurts / Libeshmertzn)
Track ID:
41362
contrabass:
Bergren-Chrisman, Taylor
vocals and tambourine:
Diskin, Aaron
trombone:
Hasselbring, Curtis
vocals and accordion:
Kogan, Annette Ezekiel
drums, percussion:
Cromwell, Laura
viola:
Waltuch, Karen
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Neo-Klezmer, Punk
Length:
3:38
On album:
L-090(a) (Lox & Vodka/Heavy Shtetl)
Track ID:
40140
gutiar, mandolin:
Cliff, Chip
lead vocals:
Dale, Caron
violin, viola, drums:
Nasta, Bruno
bass and vocals:
Nazdin, Jon
clarinet, sopran sax, flute:
Puwalski, Tom
accordion:
Racz, Zoltan

Rudy Ready

Genre:
Vaudeville/Theater/Humor/Shund

Recording

On album:
V-005(c) (20th Century Yiddish Humor)
Track ID:
13005
Vocal:
Leslie, Larry
First line:
A vu tut dir, a vey, a vu.
First line:
אַ װוּ טוט דיר, אַ װײ, אַ װוּ
Language:
English/Yiddish/Yinglish
Style:
Comedy Routine

Artseynu Hakatantonet — ארצנו הקטנטונת

Author:
Fisher, Shmuel — פֿישער, שמואל
Composer:
Gold, Henyrk
Genre:
Israeli/Theater/Zionist
Subject:
Israel/Age/Youth/Rebirth/Homeland
Additional song notes:
Our Tiny Country
Sheet music:
Folder:
565
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Translator:
Lipschitz, Fraydele (English)
Texts:
Hebrew/Transliteration/English
Publisher:
Hensley/Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
54 Second Ave. New York, NY
Date:
1965
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
305
First line:
T'khlet shamayim sela adam, regev admat trashim…
First line (Yiddish):
תכלת שמים סלע אדם! רגב אדמת טרשים...
Notes:
Black lettering, Hebrew/English. Photo of Jan Peerce (the eminent tenor). Map of Israel on front cover. Price 75 cents. Back cover includes first lines of music for: Heyveynu Shalom Aleychem and Havah Nagilah.

Recordings

On album:
G-042(c) (Moshe Ganchoff Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
20324
Vocal:
Ganchoff, Cantor Moyshe — גאַנשאַף, חזן משה
Conductor:
Saslavsky, Nicholas L. — סאַסלאַװסקי, נ. ל.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Tango
On album:
K-012(a) (The Kookoo & The Sarafan Kadimah Palestine Company 1. — הקוּקוּ והסרפן)
Track ID:
1483
Artist:
Shevet, Tsipi — שביט, ציפּי
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
S-050(a) (Chosn Kalle Mazal Tov Starski & Andreoli Orchestra)
Track ID:
1484
Artist:
Starski & Andreoli Orchestra
Track comment:
Album notes credit Henryk Gold as composer
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Tango
On album:
F-008(b) (Kum Sitz! Freydele Lifschitz Shmulik Fischer)
Track ID:
1485
Vocal:
Lifshitz, Freydele — ליפֿשיץ, פֿרײדעלע
Artist:
Fisher, Shmuel, narration — פֿישער, שמואל, מאַראַטאָר
First line:
Bagalil haelyon galishu izim mehar atsmon,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew

Sheynkeyt In Di Kvales — שײנקײט אין די קוואַלעס

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Khane Pesi/Khay Shpay/Marriage
Additional song notes:
Parody of 'Beauty in the Bellow of the Beast"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
13152
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
First line:
S'iz do sheykeyt in di kvales fun dem yam,
First line:
ס'איז דאָ שײנקײט אין די קװאַלעס פֿון דים ים,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23456
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Schertzer, Shiela
Vocal:
Nesbitt, Murray
First line:
S'iz do sheykeyt in di kvales fun dem yam,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז דאָ שײנקײט אין די קװאַלעס פֿון דעם ים,
Language:
Yiddish

S'iz Nisht Ahin Un Nisht Aher — ס'איז נישט אַהין און נישט אַהער

Author:
Balan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Author:
Ben-Tsion, Ben (Relu Croitoru) בּן־ציון, בּן (רעלו קרױטורו)
Composer:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
Composer:
Ben-Tsion, Ben (Relu Croitoru) בּן־ציון, בּן (רעלו קרױטורו)
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Fate/Indecision
Additional song notes:
It's Neither Her Or There

Recording

On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
13162
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
Ikh hob mir gelebt gliklekh, mit mayn vayb un mit mayn kind
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב מיך געלעבט גליקלעך, מיט מײַן װײַב און מיט מײַן קינד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

S'iz Nit Far Aykh — ס'איז ניט פֿאַר אײַך

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Shmir Mir/Yanki Pu/Tsipe/Khay Shpay/Marriage/Status/Sailor
Additional song notes:
Yiddish Parody of "Young Man Despair"

Recording

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23438
Vocal:
Chorus
Vocal/Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Bennis, Phil
Vocal:
Feldman, Joe
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Her tsu mayn fraynd, tsi s'iz nit far aykh,
First line (Yiddish):
הער צי מײַן פֿרײַנד, צי ס'איז ניט פֿאָר אײַך,
Track comment:
See "Young Man Despair (Yid)"
Language:
Yiddish

Sabbath Prayer

Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Sabbath/Faith/Daughters/Prayer//Ruth/Esther/Shield/God
Origin:
Ephemera 1614
Additional song notes:
From "Fiddler on the Roof
Related information in folder 1614:
Comments:
1 2/27/2018 Lyrics to Sabbath Prayer from "Fiddler" entered in ephemera on February 27, 2018

Recordings

On album:
A-022(a) (Aleph Duo A to Z in Jewish Music)
Track ID:
13194
Artist:
Albrecht, Avraham — אלבריט, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Moshiakh, Ilan, music dir & cond
First line:
May the Lord protect and defend you, May He always shield...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Sabbath Song/ Sunrise, Sunset/ To Life/
Language:
English
On album:
B-005(a) (Herschel Bernardi sings Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
13195
Vocal:
Bernardi, Herschel
Arranger/Conductor:
Matz, Peter
First line:
May the Lord protect and defend you, May He always shield...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
B-028(h) (The Barry Sisters sing Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
13196
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Arranger/Conductor:
Feller, Sid
First line:
May the Lord protect and defend you, May He always shield...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
F-003(b) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Broadway Cast Album)
Track ID:
13197
Vocal:
Mostel, Zero
Vocal:
Karnilova, Maria
Vocal:
Chorus
First line:
May the Lord protect and defend you, May He always shield...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
On album:
F-003(c) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Track ID:
13198
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Arranger/Conductor:
Williams, John
Violin:
Stern, Isaac, violin solo
Vocal:
Crane, Norma
First line:
May the Lord protect and defend you, may he always shield...
Language:
English
Style:
Duet/Orchestral Accompaniment
On album:
V-010(a) (ERLAG< LEZMER!)
Track ID:
13199
Artist:
VIVA KLEZMER
Clarinet/Arranger:
Kavadlo, Gene
Violin:
Kavadlo, Avi
Guitar:
Mosley, Mike
Bass:
Bjorlie, Leo
First line:
May the Lord protect and defend you, May He always shield...
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
B-002(d) (Jan Bart Sings Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish)
Track ID:
13200
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Bart, Jan
Arranger/Conductor:
Jay, Morty
First line:
Der heyliger shabos is shoyn do, gekumen in a freylikher sho
First line:
דער הײליגער שבּת איז שױן דאָ, געקומען אין אַ פֿרײליכער שעה,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
F-003(a) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך)
Track ID:
13201
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Vocal:
Dulitzkaya, Lea — ליא דוליצקאַיאַ
First line:
Tate ziser, got fun avrom, kumen zol meshiekh shoyn shnel,
First line (Yiddish):
טאַטע זיסער, גאָט פֿון אַבֿרהם, קומען זאָל משיח שױן שנעל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
J-069(a) (The Jewish Songbook: The Heart and Humor of a People)
Track ID:
42752
Vocal:
Bikel, Theodore
Vocal:
Hammer, Betsy
Violin Solo:
Dukov, Bruce
Synth, 40 Piece Orchestra:
Ellis, Mark
First line:
May the Lord protect and defend you, may he always shield you from shame,…
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Concert
Length:
2:31
On album:
S-081(e) (Salomon Klezmorim A Dreydl de klezmer vertelt...)
Track ID:
27133
Artist:
Solomon Klezmorim & Marcel Salomon
First line:
Tate ziser, got fun avrom,..
First line (Yiddish):
טאַטע זיסער, גאָט פֿון אַבֿרהם,...
Track comment:
Intro/ Tfile Oyf Shabos/ Lekhaim/ Khavele/ Finale
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Medley
On album:
B-065(b) (Budapester Klezmer Band The Train 7.40)
Track ID:
27438
Artist:
Budapester Klezmer Band
Director:
Javori, Ferenc
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-029(j) (Klezmer Conservatory Band: A Taste of Paradise)
Track ID:
31049
Arranger:
Adderly, Cannonball
Director/Alto Sax./Accordion/Piano:
Netsky, Hankus
Clarinet:
Stahl, Ilene
Violin:
Strauss, Deborah
Flute/Piccolo:
Miller, Robin
Cornet/Trumpet:
Berney, Mark
Trombone:
Hamilton, Mark
Piano/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Mandolin/Guitar/Tenor Banjo:
Warschauer, Jeff
Bass:
Guttman, James
Drums/Percussion:
Smith, Grant
Style:
Concert/Instrumental
On album:
K-022(m) (Mickey Katz Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
31303
Clarinet:
Katz, Mickey
Trumpet:
Klein, Manny
Violin:
Gill, Benny
Woodwinds:
Bercov, Morris
Trombone:
Shepard, Thomas
Piano:
Sherman, Ray
Bass:
Rubin, Meyer
Drums:
Weiss, Sam
Percussion:
Flynn, Frank
Percussion:
Bunker, Larry
Arranger:
Farber, Nat
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Klezmer/Theatre
Length:
2:33

Sallah

Also known as:
Tavern Song
Author:
Ofek, Uriel — אופק, אוריאל
Composer:
Zarai, Yokhanan — זראי, יוחנן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Yemenite/Dringing/Tavern

Recordings

On album:
F-001(b) (Cafe Feenjon Featuring The Feenjon Group)
Track ID:
13225
Vocal:
Levi, Hevron & Avrom Grobard
Artist:
Feenjon Group
Track comment:
Main listing under "Tavern Song" - Should Be Corrected
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
M-025(a) (The Stanley Miller Band / Four Sides of Simcha)
Track ID:
13226
Artist:
Miller, Stanley Band
Track comment:
Melody from Israeli film of the same name.
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
S-001(a) (Sallah Starring Haym Topol Original Sound Track)
Track ID:
14842
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
T-002(b) (Topol '68 With Roger Webb & His Orchestra)
Track ID:
14843
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Artist:
Webb, Roger Orchestra
First line:
Let's drink to old Sallah, shez, drink up and wish him...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Adapted from the Hebrew - Recorded under "Sallah"
Language:
English
On album:
S-001(a) (Sallah Starring Haym Topol Original Sound Track)
Track ID:
14844
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental

Samet Un Zaydns — סאַנעט און זײַדנס

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Maiden/Poverty/Silk/Satin/Rich Man/Clothes/Mistress
Origin:
Ephemera 792
Transliteration:
Ephemera 792
Translation:
Ephemera 792
Music:
Ephemera 792
Additional song notes:
Velvet and Silk
Related information in folder 792:
Comments:
Article published in Yiddish Forward of October 25, 1985 by Yosef and Chana Mlotek titled "Samet and Zeyd" with the complete Yiddish text.
Sheet music:
Folder:
1289
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
A meydl shteyt umshuldik in an orem land, bliendik vi a...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מיידל שטייט אומשודיק אין אַן אָרעם לאַנד, בליענדיק ווי אַ שיינע...
Notes:
A guiltless girl in a poor land blooms like a beautiful flower. She gives herself to a rich guy…

Recordings

On album:
G-004(a) (Jennie Goldstein Sings Yiddish Theatre Hits Volume 2)
Track ID:
18600
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
A meydl sheyn un umshuldik, fun oremen shtam, nor blien vi..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מײדל שײן און אומשולדיק, פֿון אָאָעמען שטאַם, נאָר בליִען װי...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Velvet And Silk"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
On album:
013s (Goldstein, Jennie/ Samet Un Zeyd/ Nem Mikh Tsu Fun Der Mashin)
Track ID:
29173
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
A meydl sheyn un umshuldik, fun oremen shtam, nor blien vi..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מײדל שײן און אומשולדיק, פֿון אָרעמען שטאַם, נאָר בליִען װי...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37905
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
A meydl shteyt umshuldik in an orem land, fliendik ir sheyne blum,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מיידל שטייט אומשולדיק אין אַ אָרום לאַנד פֿליענדיק איר שיינע בלום, גיט זי..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet/Theater
Length:
4:42

Sha Sha Yascha — שאַ שאַ יאַשאַ

Author:
Van Heusen, Jimmy
Author:
Kurtz, Manny
Composer:
Moskowitz, Joseph
Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Genre:
Theater/Adaptation/Pop
Subject:
Courting/
Additional song notes:
Adaptation of "Oy Iz Dos A Rebetsn"

Recordings

On album:
A-014(a) (The Andrews Sisters The Fabulous Century 1930-40)
Track ID:
13353
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf / Van Heuzen / Kurtz
Artist:
Andrew Sisters & Jimmy Dorsey Orch
First line:
Sha sha, her comes my thrill, o yasha please keep still,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Sha Sha"
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31669
Vocal:
Andrew Sisters
Orchestra Leader:
Dorsey, Jimmy
Artist:
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
First line:
Sha sha here comes my thrill, oh yasha please keep still,
Language:
English
Style:
Swing
Length:
0:50

Shabos Shabos — שבּת שבּת

Author:
Rosenberg, Israel — ראָזענבערג, ישראל
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Shabos/Sabbath/Memory/Courting/Family
Sheet music:
Folder:
666
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.(Trio Press).
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave.
Date:
1936
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
437
First line:
Ikh ken zikh klor itst dermanen by unzer hoyz…
First line (Yiddish):
איך קען זיך קלאָר איצט דערמאָנען, בײַ אונדזער הויז איז געשטאַנען...
Notes:
Dark Blue lettering. Yiddish/English. Photos of Sholom Secunda, Itzhok Feld and Lucy Levin. Three verses and refrain, in Yiddish, on back cover.

Recording

On album:
S-012(a) (Sarah Schneiderman Radio's Folkzingerin)
Track ID:
13469
Vocal:
Schneiderman, Sarah
First line:
Ikh ken zikh klor itst dermonen, bay undzer hoyz iz...
First line:
איך קען זיך קלאָר איצט דערמאָנען, בײַ אונדזער הױז איז...

Shabos Yontov Un Rosh Khoydesh — שבּת ים טובֿ און ראש חודש

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Lonliness
Origin:
Gold Roz 61
Transliteration:
D-004(k)/Gold Hesk 7
Translation:
D-004(k)/Gold Hesk 7/CD K-081(a)
Music:
Gold Roz 61/Gold Hesk 74
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Shulamis oder Bas Yerushalayim"
Sheet music:
Folder:
108
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street
Date:
New York
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Shabos yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh mikh...
Notes:
Sung by Mrs. R. Prager. Large photo of Regina Prager.
Folder:
202
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem

Recordings

On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18536
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith, soprano
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Shabos, yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh mir aleyn far zikh,
First line (Yiddish):
שבּת, יום טובֿ און ראש חודש, דאַװען איך אַלײן פֿאַר זיך
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Shulamith oder Bas Yerushalayim"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
G-002(a) (Abraham Goldfaden's Shulamith English Narration)
Track ID:
18498
Vocal:
Lifshitz, Freydele — ליפֿשיץ, פֿרײדעלע
Narrator:
Gamliel, Eli, narration
First line:
Shabos, yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh aleyn far zikh,
First line:
שבּת, יום טובֿ און ראש חודש, דאַװען איך אַלײן פֿאַר זיך
Track comment:
From Shulamith, recorded as "Blessing Of The New Month"
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18511
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Vocal:
Waldman-Eliad, Leonie
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Shabos, yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh mir nor far zikh,
First line:
שבּת, יום טובֿ און ראש חודש, דאַװען איך מיר נאָר פֿאַר זיך
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Operetta "Shulamis oder Bas Yerushalayim"
On album:
K-081(a) (World Of Our Mothers Soprano Ilana Kochinska — די װעלט פֿון אונדזערע מאַמעס)
Track ID:
26438
Vocal:
Kochinska, Ilana
Piano:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Shabos, yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh aleyn far zikh,
First line:
שבּת, יום טובֿ און ראש חודש, דאַװען איך אַלײן פֿאַר זיך
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Shulamith oder Bas Yerushalayim" "
On album:
T-004(a) (Richard Tucker, Goldfaden Songs/Israel Sings/Tenor with Orch under dir of Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
13471
Vocal:
Tucker, Richard
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Shabos, yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh aleyn far zikh,
First line:
שבּת, יום טובֿ און ראש חודש, דאַװען איך אַלײן פֿאַר זיך
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the operetta "Shulamis"
On album:
G-013(d)4 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 07 and 08)
Track ID:
13472
Artist:
Bucherest Yiddish State Theatre — אָרק, כאָר, בוקערעסט ייַדיש טעאַטער
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
Director:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Shabos, yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh mir nor far zikh,
First line:
שבּת, יום טובֿ און ראש חודש, דאַװען איך מיר נאָר פֿאַר זיך
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 8, Yiddish Theatre - Goldfadn
On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
13473
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemble of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Shabos, yontov un rosh khoydesh, daven ikh aleyn far zikh,
First line:
שבּת, יום טובֿ און ראש חודש, דאַװען איך אַלײן פֿאַר זיך
Track comment:
From the operetta "Shulamis"

Shalom Pardner — שלום פּאַרדנער

Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Israel/Sharing/Wives/Pickpocket/Mother-In-Law

Recordings

On album:
K-031(b) (Songs for the Jewish-American Jet Set/ The Tikva Records Story 1950-1973)
Track ID:
36789
Vocal:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Ven k'vel kumen keyn yisroel, vel ikh zikh filn fray, helfn boyen undzer land,..
First line (Yiddish):
ווען כ'וועל קומען קיין ישראל, וועל איך זיך פֿילן פֿרײַ, העלפֿן בויען אונדזער..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Humorous/Twist
Length:
2:34
On album:
F-009(c) (Para Cantar y Reir Leo Fuchs - Freidele Oysher — ייִדישער הומאָר)
Track ID:
13505
Artist:
Leo Fuchs — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Ven kh'vel kumen keyn yisroel, vel ikh zikh filn frey,
First line:
װען כ'װעל קומען קײן ישׂראל, װעל איך זיך פֿילן פֿרײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
F-009(b) (Leo Fuchs/ Yiddish American...Songs & Humor /Shalom Partner)
Track ID:
13506
Author/Composer/Artist:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Ven kh'vel kumen keyn yisroel, vel ikh zikh filn frey,
First line:
װען כ'װעל קומען קײן ישׂראל, װעל איך זיך פֿילן פֿרײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Shiri Hashuk (Heb) — שירי השוק

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Customers/Market/Buy/

Recording

On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
13945
Translator:
Shabtai, Yaakov — שבּתאי, יעקב
Track comment:
From Hebrew version of "Dray Howmakhs" by Yakov Shabtai
Language:
Hebrew

Shiru Shabtai Tsvi — שירו שבּתאי צבי

Also known as:
Shiru
Author:
Julovsky, Yeszhe
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Historical
Subject:
Shabtai Tsvi/Messiah/Praise
Origin:
Levin N 144/SM 1312
Transliteration:
Levin N 144/SM 1312
Translation:
Levin N. 144
Music:
SM 1312
Sheet music:
Folder:
1312
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Hebrew/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Gift of Debra Rasansky, March 2017
First line:
Shiru, tsum bashefer lomir zingen, fun ale felker a gants…
First line (Yiddish):
שירה צום באַשעפֿער לאָמיר זינגען, פֿון אַלע פֿעלקער אַ גאַנץ נײַער ליד
Notes:
Cover: Shiroh…From Maurice Schwartz's Production "Shabse Tzvi" Photo insert of Olshanetsky/ Price 60 cents

Recordings

On album:
G-042(c) (Moshe Ganchoff Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
20320
Vocal:
Ganchoff, Cantor Moyshe — גאַנשאַף, חזן משה
Conductor:
Saslavsky, Nicholas L. — סאַסלאַװסקי, נ. ל.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From incidental music to drama "Shabtai Tsvi" - I. Zhulavsky
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21819
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Memories of the Yiddish Theatre"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
E-018(b) (The Epstein Brothers Orchestra Kings of Freylekh Land — מלכים פֿון פֿרײלעך-לאַנד)
Track ID:
24302
Artist:
Epstein Brothers Orchestra
Saxophone:
Rubinstein, Danny
Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Track comment:
Pat Merola, bass (b.1920) part of Olshanetsky Medley
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
S-003(b) (Maurice Schwartz)
Track ID:
13948
Vocal:
Schwartz, Maurice
First line:
Shiru ladonoy shir khodosh, shir khodosh kol hoamim.
First line:
שירה, צום באַשעפֿער לאָמיר זינגען, פֿון אַלע פֿעלקער אַ גאַנץ נײַע...
Track comment:
Choral group and monologue by Schwartz
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
On album:
K-032(b) (David Kusevitsky / Jewish Folk Songs)
Track ID:
13949
Vocal:
Kusevitzky, Cantor Dovid — קוסעװיצקי, חזן דוד
Conductor, Choir & Orchestra:
Zalis, Herman
First line:
Shiru, Ladonoy shir khodosh, Shir khodosh kol hoamim.
First line:
שירו לד" שיר חדש, שיר ידש כּל העמים, הבה נגילה ונשׂמחה בו.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
...נײַע גאַנץ אַ פֿעלקער אַלע פֿון ,זינגען לאָמיר באַשעפֿער צום ,שירה
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
On album:
P-002(c) (Jan Peerce Sings Hebrew Melodies)
Track ID:
13950
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Artist:
RCA Victor Orch
Arranger/Conductor:
Bass, Werner S.
First line:
Shiru ladonoy shir khodosh, shir khodosh kol hoamim.
First line:
שירו לד' שיר חדש, שיר חדש כּל העמים; הבה נגילה ונשׂמחה בּו.
Track comment:
Written for play "ShabtaiTsvi" produced in 1923
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
Style:
Operatic/Concert
On album:
P-002(f) (Jan Peerce Sings Hebrew Melodies Werner Bass, conductor)
Track ID:
13951
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Artist:
RCA Victor Orch
Arranger/Conductor:
Bass, Werner S.
First line:
Shiru ladonoy shir khodosh, shir khodosh kol hoamim.
First line:
שירו לד' שיר חדש, שיר חדש כּל העמים; הבה נגילה ונשׂמחה בּו.
Track comment:
Written for play "Shabtai Tsvi" produced in 1923
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
Style:
Operatic/Concert
On album:
S-007(a) (Cantor Benjamin Siegal Sings Your Favorite Jewish Songs)
Track ID:
13952
Vocal:
Siegel, Cantor Benjamin
Artist:
Jerusalem Art Trio
First line:
Shiru, Ladonoy shir khodosh, Shir khodosh kol hoamim.
First line:
שירו לד" שיר חדש, שיר ידש כּל העמים, הבה נגילה ונשׂמחה בו.
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
On album:
K-045(a) (Nu! Klezmer Plus! Featuring Sid Beckerman and Howie Lees)
Track ID:
13953
Artist:
Klezmer Plus
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Written for play "Shabtai Tsvi" produced in 1923
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-045(b) (Klezmer Plus! Featuring Sid Beckerman & Howie Leess)
Track ID:
13954
Bass:
Abruzzo, Tom
Clarinet:
Beckerman, Sid
Trumpet:
Gross, Ken
Artist:
Klezmer Plus
Tenor Sax:
Leess, Howie
Tenor Banjo:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Track comment:
Written for play "Shabtai Tsvi" produced in 1923
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
T-007(h) (Jewish Melodies Dave Tarras, clarinet Abe Ellstein, piano)
Track ID:
13955
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Piano:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Ensemble — אײב עלשטײַן אַנסאַמבל
Double Bass:
Galazan, Charlie
Trumpet:
Epstein, Willie
Tenor Sax:
Musiker, Sam — מוזיקער, סעם
Violin:
Harris, Sidney
Violin:
Barnett, Hinda
Drums:
Zucker, Ben
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
A-015(a) (The American Jewish Experience In Song)
Track ID:
13957
Vocal:
Lubin, Cantor Abraham
First line:
Shiro, tsum bashefer lomir zingen, fun ale felker a gants...
First line:
שירה, צום באַשעפֿער לאָמיר זינגען, פֿון אַלע פֿעלקער אַ גאַנץ נײַע...
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
On album:
023k (Peerce, Jan/ Momele/ Shiro)
Track ID:
29424
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
On album:
C-093(a) (Songs of Life: The Music of Chai — חי)
Track ID:
42770
Arranger:
Goltsman, Shirley
First line:
Text Not Available
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Concert/Sprightly
Length:
1:25

Shlimazl — שלימזל

Genre:
Theater

Recordings

On album:
Y-019(a) (Yiddish Humor — יידישע הומור)
Track ID:
19974
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ikh vel aykh zogn eyn zakh, un ikh zog ikh bin gerekht,
First line:
איך װעל אײַך זאָגן אײן זאַך, און איך זאָג איך בין גערעבט,
On album:
W-002(l) (Ben Tsion Witler Live and Laugh — בּן ציון װיטלער לעב און לאַך)
Track ID:
24345
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ikh vel aykh zogn eyn zakh, un ikh zog ikh bin gerekht,
First line:
איך װעל אײַך זאָגן אײן זאַך, און איך זאָג איך בין גערעבט,
On album:
W-002(k) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 2 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
13980
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ikh vel aykh zogn eyn zakh, un ikh zog ikh bin gerekht,
First line:
איך װעל אײַך זאָגן אײן זאַך, און איך זאָג איך בין גערעבט,

The Baby Sitter

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Parody/Humor/Theater/Lullaby
Subject:
Child/Mother/Father/Curses/Gambling/Vulgarity/Lament

Recording

On album:
G-004(c) (Mink...Shmink (As Long As You're Healthy) Jenny Goldstein)
Track ID:
18612
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Oy shoyn vider, oy tsuris mayner, shlof shoyn veytikn mayner
First line:
אוי שוין ווידער. אוי צורות מײַנער, שלאָף שוין ווייטעקן מײַנער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/Yinglish
Style:
Pop

Shloymele Malkele — שלמהלע מלכּהלע

Also known as:
Oy Malkele Oy Shloymele
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Brother/Sister/Love/
Origin:
Metro Scher 30
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(a)/SM Scher 9
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Music:
SM Scher 9
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Dos Galitsiyaner Rebele". Shloymele" is an imposter and not biologically related to (Malkele)
Sheet music:
Folder:
1011
Series:
4
Arranger:
William Sher
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Company
Publisher address:
54 Second Ave, New York, New York 10003
Date:
1955
Provenance:
Gift of Faye and Jerry Rosenthal
First line:
A shvester bin ikh a traye, oy bruderl her zikh nor ayn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שוועסטער בין איך אַ טרײַע ברודערל, הער זיך נאָר אײַן, אַ פּיקטשע ביזטו
Notes:
From "Metro Folio Popular Jewish Songs" See Book Index "SM Scher"
Folder:
288
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
71
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a traye, oy bruderl her zikh nor ayn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שוועסטער בין איך אַ טרײַע, ברודערל, הער זיך נאָר אײַן
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish/Hebrew. Small photo of Joseph Rumshinsky. Price 35 cents. Four verses, Yiddish words inside front cover.
Folder:
1259
Series:
4
Arranger:
Richard Gendelman
Arranged for:
Bb Clarinet /Key of E
Texts:
Music only
Publisher:
Richard Gendelman
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
First line:
A shvester bin ikh a traye, oy bruderl her zikh nor ayn,
Notes:
Manuscript

Recordings

On album:
M-021(a) (Raisins and Almonds Benny Michel and his Orchestra)
Track ID:
14041
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Michal, Benny and Orch
First line:
A bruder bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, shversterl, her zikh...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ברודער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ שװעסטערל, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
14042
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Oy, shloymele, oy, shloymele,... kum neyenter tsu mir,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, שלמהלע, אױ, שלמהלע,... קום נײענטער צו מיר,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-007(b) (Folk Songs and Songs Folks Sing Cantor Benjamin Siegal)
Track ID:
14043
Vocal:
Siegel, Cantor Benjamin
Arranger:
Alyn, Barry
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-042(a) (Samuel Sterner A Decade of Jewish Choir Masterpieces)
Track ID:
14044
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Sterner, Samuel Choir
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line:
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
On album:
A-009(a) (Jewish Folk Songs Joey Adams - Sholom Secunda with Guests)
Track ID:
14045
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Vocal:
Adams, Joey
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Oy, malkele, oy, malkele, shvester kum neyenter tsu mir,
First line:
אױ, מלכּהלע, אױ, מלכּהלע, שװעסטער קום נײענטער צו מיר,
Track comment:
Medley, Oy Mame, Bin Ikh Farlibt, Abi Gezunt, In Mayne Oygn
On album:
B-028(k) (The Barry Sisters In Israel Recorded Live)
Track ID:
14046
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Oy, shloymele, oy, shloymele, bist vi a feygele frey,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, שלמהלע, אױ, שלמהלע, ביסט װי אַ פֿײגעלע פֿרײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-023(a) (Those Were The Days)
Track ID:
14047
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Wilner, Lori
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Artist:
Golden Land Orchestra
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a tayere, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line:
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Track comment:
From "Those Were The Days"
On album:
K-017(a) (Music for a Jewish Wedding Lenny Kaye and His Orchestra)
Track ID:
14048
Artist:
Kaye, Lenny and his Orchestra
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line:
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Track comment:
Medley with Expectation Waltz
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
T-007(c) (Freilach In Hi-Fi Jewish Wedding Dances)
Track ID:
14049
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Murray Lehrer Ensemble
Artist:
Levin, Lou, trumpet
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line:
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Track comment:
Medley with Mazl and Libes Shmertsn
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-045(b) (Klezmer Plus! Featuring Sid Beckerman & Howie Leess)
Track ID:
14050
Bass:
Abruzzo, Tom
Clarinet:
Beckerman, Sid
Trumpet:
Gross, Ken
Artist:
Klezmer Plus
Tenor Sax:
Leess, Howie
Tenor Banjo:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line:
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Track comment:
Medley - Shloymele Malkele, Glik, Libes Shmertsn
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-007(a) (Sing-Along IN Yiddish with Marv Kurz — זינגט מיט מיר אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
14040
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Kurz, Marv
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Transliteration of part of song with album.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
W-024(a) (Paved With Gold Starring Gary & Janice Waldman)
Track ID:
23692
Vocal:
Waldman, Gary
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Waldman, Janice
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Piano/Conductor:
Delfin, Jon
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line:
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Paved With Gold"
On album:
L-041(a) (Howard Leshaw & The Golden Land Orchestra Vol I-Yiddish)
Track ID:
23124
Artist:
Leshaw, Howard & Golden Land Orch
Artist:
Leshaw, Howard, arr & clarinet
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line:
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33385
Vocal:
Shammash, Elizabeth
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Henning, Paul
Vocal:
Spiro, Cantor Simon
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor ayn, a piksha bistu..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן, אַ פיקטשע ביסטו...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet/Waltz
Length:
3:15
On album:
B-091(a) (Balagan/ Mir Zenen Do! — באַלאַגאַן \ מיר זענען דאָ)
Track ID:
32097
Artist:
Balagan
Volcal/Arranger:
Wijk, Jacob v. d.
Vocal:
Timmermans, Anja
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet/Waltz
Length:
2:01
On album:
B-201(a) (Bryan Bender and Little Shop of Horas / Eyn Velt)
Track ID:
42735
Trombone/Trumpet/Arranger:
Bender, Brian — בענדער, ברוך
Fiddle:
Svigals, Alicia
Flute:
Brown, Lise
Acoustic Guitar:
Gonzalez, Jose
Bass/Balafon:
Bobo, Rolando
Djun Djun,Shekere:
Shanti
Djembe, Djun Djun:
Niang, Backa
Style:
Instrumental/Yiddish Waltz adapted to African feel
Length:
7:09

Attorney Strit — אַטאָרני סטריט

Author:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
Composer:
Cherniavsky, Joseph — טשערניאָװסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Place/Theater
Subject:
East Side/Attorney Street/Garbage/Galitzianer
Translation:
Alb M-047(c)
Additional song notes:
From the play "Kaptsen, Vu Krikhstu" (Poor Man, Where Are You Going)

Recordings

On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21815
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Oy gevald, yidn, s'iz mir gut, ikh bin shoyn tsurik in...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ געװאַלד, ייִדן, ס'איז מיר גוט, איך בין שױן צוריק אין...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Memories of the Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
001q (Satz, Ludwig/ Attorney Strit/ Kaptsn Vu Krikhtstu)
Track ID:
28805
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Mir hobn mir yidn a mokem melekhe, azoy yedn...
First line (Yiddish):
מיר האָבן מיר ייִדן ייִדן א מקום מלוכה, אַזױ יעדן..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Klezmer
Length:
3:43
On album:
M-047(c) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection A)
Track ID:
35567
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
...Meg men tantsn, keren veltn, in attorney strit, me hert men vayber shrayen..
First line (Yiddish):
..מעג מען טאַנצן, קערן וועלטן, אין אַטאָרני סטריט, מע הערט מען ווײַבער שרײַען,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Droll
Length:
3:34
On album:
S-025(a) (Ludwig Satz At The Yiddish Theatre Volume 2)
Track ID:
1595
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Mir hobn mir yidn a mokem melekhe, azoy yedn...
First line (Yiddish):
מיר האָבן מיר ייִדן ייִדן א מקום מלוכה, אַזױ יעדן..
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.

Recordings

On album:
K-010(c) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite sing the Yiddish Hit Parade)
Track ID:
14102
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
A tants fun sholem un fun fridn veln tantsn ale Yidn,
First line:
אַ טאַנץ פֿון שלום און פֿון פֿרידן װעלן טאַנצן אַלע ייִדן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Translit and Translat from Forwards Perl with album
On album:
F-022(b) (Yiddish Maestro Please The Feder Sisters)
Track ID:
14103
Author/Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Feder Sisters — פֿעדער שװעסטער
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Feder, Sylvia — פֿעדער, סילװיע
Vocal:
Sloan, Mimi
First line:
A tants fun sholem un fun fridn veln tantsn ale Yidn,
First line:
אַ טאַנץ פֿון שלום און פֿון פֿרידן װעלן טאַנצן אַלע ייִדן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Translat and translit from Forward Perl with Album K-10(c)
On album:
M-018(a) (Fraydele Oysher and her daughter Marilyn Michaels — "אידישער נשמה")
Track ID:
14104
Author/Composer/Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Oysher, Freydele — אױשער, פֿרײדעלע
First line:
A tants fun sholem un fun fridn veln tantsn ale Yidn,
First line:
אַ טאַנץ פֿון שלום און פֿון פֿרידן װעלן טאַנצן אַלע ייִדן,
Track comment:
Translat and translit for Forward Perl with Album K-10(c)
On album:
N-008(c) (Fay Nicoll "Something Olde, Something New")
Track ID:
14105
Author/Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Nicoll, Fay
Piano/Arranger:
Tell, Rick
First line:
A tants fun sholem un fun fridn veln tantsn ale Yidn,
First line:
אַ טאַנץ פֿון שלום און פֿון פֿרידן װעלן טאַנצן אַלע ייִדן,
Track comment:
Medley with Keshiniver Shtikele and Hopkele
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
On album:
027m (Rekhtsayt, Seymour/ Sholem Tants/ Yingele Nit Veyn)
Track ID:
29538
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר

Sholem Bayis (Witler) — שלום בּית (וויטלער)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Peace/Home/Family

Recording

On album:
W-002(h) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 3 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
14129
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
A zivig vert az got bashert, dokh veyst a yeder eyner.
First line (Yiddish):
אַ זיװיג װערט אַז גאָט באַשערט, דאָך װײסט אַ יעדער אײַנער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Sholem Bayit (Heron)

Author:
Heron, Joel
Composer:
Heron, Joel
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Peace/Home/Family

Recording

On album:
B-028(k) (The Barry Sisters In Israel Recorded Live)
Track ID:
14130
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
In the quiet of the evening, when the daily tasks are...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English

Shotns (Tauber) — שאָטנס

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Actor/Memory

Recording

On album:
R-013(a) (The Art of Henry Rosenblatt Vol 1)
Track ID:
14169
Vocal:
Rosenblatt, Henry — ראָזענבלאַט, הענרי
Piano:
Zayde, Jascha
First line:
In a park, oyf farnakht, shteyt a mensh, eynzam, aleyn,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ פּאַרק, אױף פֿאָרנאַכט, שטײט אַ מענש, אײנזאַם, אַלײן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Show You Care

Author:
Mlotek, Chana — מלאָטעק, חנה
Author:
Rosenfeld, Moyshe
Author:
Levy, Jacques
Author:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Responsibility/Charity/Women/Organizations.Mobility
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)

Recording

On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
14172
Vocal:
Golden Land Company
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Good evening, Mrs. Weinberg, I hope you're doing well,

Shpilt A Khasene Oyf — שפּילט אַ חתונה אױף

Author:
Rumshinsky, Murray
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Murray
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Match/Occupation/Passion/Klezmer/Fiddle/Mother/Daughter

Recordings

On album:
K-010(b) (The Best of Miriam Kressen & Seymour Rexsite)
Track ID:
14210
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
A Yidisher tokhter farzitst nisht bay Yidn, geredt hot...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ייִדישער טאָכטער פֿאַרזיצט נישט בײַ ייִדן, גערעדט האָט מען מיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Roumanian Melody. Recorded as "Shpilt Klezmorimlekh"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-031(a) (Ruth Maimon Kol Tov — רותּ מימון כּל טוֹבֿ)
Track ID:
14211
Vocal:
Maimon, Ruth — מימון, רותּ
Conductor:
Horowitz, Poldy, conductor
Organ:
Moskowitz, Martin — מוסקוביץ, מרטין
First line:
A Yidisher tokhter farzitst nisht bay Yidn, geredt hot...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ייִדישער טאָכטער פֿאַרזיצט נישט בײַ ייִדן, גערעדט האָט מען מיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Roumanian Melody.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-057(a) (Para Ustedes... Zivia Klein — צביה קלײן)
Track ID:
14212
Arranger:
Levy, Alberto
Vocal:
Klein, Zivia — קלײן, צביה
First line:
A Yidisher tokhter farzitst nisht bay Yidn, geredt hot...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ייִדישער טאָכטער פֿאַרזיצט נישט בײַ ייִדן, גערעדט האָט מען מיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Roumanian Melody.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(a) (Miriam Kressyn Sings Your Favorite Jewish Songs)
Track ID:
14209
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
A Yidisher tokhter farzitst nisht bay Yidn, geredt hot...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ייִדישער טאָכטער פֿאַרזיצט נישט בײַ ייִדן, גערעדט האָט מען מיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Roumanian Melody.
Language:
Yiddish

Shtarker Fun Libe — שטאַרקער פֿון ליבע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Love
Sheet music:
Folder:
319
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1947
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
102
First line:
Vu ikh bin geven hob ikh derzezen tsi dir hot in mayn harts
First line (Yiddish):
וווּ איך בין געווען האָב איך דערזען, צי דיר האָט אין מייַן האַרץ...
Notes:
Sung by Leon Liebgold and Lily Lilliana. Photo inset of performers and Abe Ellstein. Reference to Banner Record. Price of sheet music 35 cents. From the operetta "Just My Luck" by William Siegal starring Menashe Skulnik.
Folder:
321
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1947
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
102
First line:
Vu ikh bin geven, hob ikh dikh gezen, tsu dir hot in mayn…
Notes:
Dark brown lettering English/Yiddish. Photo inserts of Abraham Ellstein, Leon Liebgold and Lilly Lilliana. From the Operetta "Just My Luck" by William Siegel, Starring Menasha Skulnik. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
K-010(b) (The Best of Miriam Kressen & Seymour Rexsite)
Track ID:
14242
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob / Isadore Lillian — דזאַקאָבס, דזאַקאָב \ איסאַדאָר ליליאַן
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Vos ken zayn shtarker fun libe, Dos fregt men shoyn...
First line:
װאָס קען זײַן שטאַרקער פֿון ליבע, דאָס פֿרעגט מען שױן טױזענטער...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Yidish musical "Punkt Mayn Mazl".
On album:
R-016(c) (Seymour Rexite Sings Popular Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
14243
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob / Isadore Lillian — דזאַקאָבס, דזאַקאָב \ איסאַדאָר ליליאַן
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Vos ken zayn shtarker fun libe, Dos fregt men shoyn...
First line:
װאָס קען זײַן שטאַרקער פֿון ליבע, דאָס פֿרעגט מען שױן טױזענטער...
Track comment:
From Yidish musical "Punkt Mayn Mazl".

Shtek Arayn — שטעק אַרײַן

Genre:
Theater/Off Color
Subject:
Greetings/Flirt/Wife/Grumbling/Friend/Infidelity/Cost
Transliteration:
Ephemra 1634
Translation:
Ephemra 1634
Additional song notes:
Put 'Er There

Recordings

On album:
T-001(a) (Masterworks Of The Yiddish Theatre Volume 1)
Track ID:
14244
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Veymen iz nit dan bankant der minig oyf der velt,
First line:
װעמען איז ניט דאַן באַקאַנט דער מינהג אױף דער װעלט,
On album:
B-012(g) (Peisachke Burstein "The Vilner Komiker" At His Best)
Track ID:
14245
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Veymen iz nit dan bankant der minig oyf der gantse velt,
First line:
װעמען איז ניט דאַן באַקאַנט דער מינהג אױף דער גאַנצע װעלט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43084
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Veymen iz den nisht bankant der minig af der gantse velt, tsu gebn shtendik dir di hant vayl es kost dokh nisht keyn…
First line (Yiddish):
װעמען איז דען ניט באַקאַנט דער מינהג אַף דער גאַנצע װעלט, צו געבן שטענדיק דיר די האַנט ווײַל עס קאָסט דאָך נישט קײַן געלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Novelty
Length:
3:23

Shtey Af Mayn Folk — שטײ אױף מײַן פֿאָלק

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Nationalist
Subject:
Renewal/Awakening/Rebirth/Modernity
Origin:
Gold Roz 238
Transliteration:
Gold Hesk 44
Translation:
Gold Hesk 44
Music:
Gold Hesk 144
Sheet music:
Folder:
96
Series:
4
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, Yiosef
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Shtey af mayn folk, ervakh fun dayn driml...
First line (Yiddish):
שטיי אַף מײַן פֿאָלק, ערוואַך פֿון דײַן דרימל...
Notes:
Cover: Yiddish Heading "Lider Der Yidishn Bima" "Selections from Popular Hebrew Operas. Angels and cherubs in fore front of four pillars with circular photo inset of Abraham Goldfaden.

Recording

On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18522
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Artist:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Shtey oyf, mayn folk, ervakh fun dayn driml,
First line (Yiddish):
שטײ אױף, מײַן פֿאָלק, ערװאַך פֿון דײַם דרימל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Concert/Duet
Language:
Yiddish

Shuster Mit Shnayder — שוסטער מיט שמײַדער

Author:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Genre:
Theater/Vqudville/Klezmer/Occupation
Subject:
Occupation/Shoemaker/Tailor/Status/Competition/Pride/Peace
Additional song notes:
Shoemaker and Tailor

Recordings

On album:
B-012(f) (Peysekhe Burshteyn Zingt Lider Fun Mit 30 Yor Tsurik — פּסחקע בורשטײן זינגט לידער פֿון מיט 30 יאָר צוריק)
Track ID:
14321
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Oy du shuster, kop fun smole, vos zhe blustu den fun zikh,
First line:
אױ דו שוסטער, קאָפּ פֿון סמאָלע, װאָס זשע בלודטו דען פֿון זיך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41731
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Oy du shuster, kop fun smole, vos zhe blustu den fun zikh host a ponim vi a rikh
First line (Yiddish):
אױ דו שוסטער, קאָפּ פֿון סמאָלע, װאָס זשע בלודטו דען פֿון זיך, האָסט אַ פמים
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klexmer Vaudeville/Polka
Length:
3:13

Shvartse Natasha — שװאַרצע נאַטאַשאַ

Author:
Lavenda, Pinkhes — לאַװענדאַ, פּינחס
Genre:
Love/Theater
Subject:
Place/Volga/Snow

Recording

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21160
Vocal:
Lavenda, Pinkhes — לאַװענדאַ, פּינחס
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Natasha, shvartse natasha, vandert bay der volga in shney..
First line (Yiddish):
נאַטאַשע, שװאַרטצע נאַטאַשאַ, װאַנדערט בײַ דער װאָלגאַ אין שנײ...
Language:
Yiddish

Shver Tsu Zayn A Kaptsn — שװער צו זײַן אַ קבּצן

Author:
Balan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Composer:
Lustig, Alexander — לוסטיג, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Pauper

Recording

On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
14359
Author:
Ralan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Composer:
Lustig, Alexander — לוסטיג, אַלעקסאַנדער
Artist:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
S'iz shver tsu zayn a kaptsn, a kaptsn tsu zayn is shver,
First line:
ס'איז שװער צו זײַן אַ קבּצן, אַ קבּצן צו זײַן איז שװער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

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.
Sheet music:
Folder:
1011
Series:
4
Arranger:
Scher, William
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, NY
Date:
1951
Provenance:
Gift of Fay & Jerry Rosenthal
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Notes:
From "Metro Folio Popular Jewish Songs" See Book Index "SM Scher"
Folder:
924
Series:
4
Arranger:
Scher, William
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, NY
Date:
1951
Provenance:
Gift of Carol Weinbaum
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.

Recordings

On album:
046l (Lebedeff, Aaron, tenor/ Skrip, Klezmerl, Skrip/ Az Men Farzukht Un S'Iz Gut)
Track ID:
30106
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-005(a) (Isaac Goodfriend sings Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
18620
Vocal:
Goodfriend, Cantor Isaac
First line:
Oystsutsien kinder, ot dos iz a vunder,
First line (Yiddish):
אױסצוציִען קינדער, אָט דאָס איז אַ װוּנדער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-034(e) (The Mazeltones Latkes & Lattes)
Track ID:
21356
Artist:
Mazeltones
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line:
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Track comment:
Recorded with and segues into "Oatmeal And Bananas"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
F-027(b) (Myriam Fuks)
Track ID:
21473
Vocal:
Fuks, Myriam
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Track comment:
Erronously credited to Lebedov
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-038(a) (Shura Lipovsky Moments of Jewish Life)
Track ID:
21843
Vocal/Arranger:
Lipovsky, Shura
Artist:
Warschauer, Jeff Klezmer Ensemble
Arranger:
Warschauer, Jeff
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-043(a) (Janice Rubin & Friends Feels Like Family Yiddish Folksongs — אַזױ װי משׁפּחה)
Track ID:
24076
Vocal:
Rubin, Janice
Vocal:
Roberts, Barry
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe, s'lekht a yeder ponim
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
L-019(g) (Marty Levitt The "Undisputed" King of the Klezmers)
Track ID:
27075
Artist:
Marty Levitt & Klezmer Ensemble
Track comment:
Recorded under "Skripe Klezmer"
Style:
Instrumental
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
On album:
L-002(a) (Aaron Lebedoff Sings Rumania, Rumania and other Yiddish...)
Track ID:
14547
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line (Yiddish):
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-002(d) (Ludwig Satz & Aaron Lebedeff Sing...Greatest Theatre Hits)
Track ID:
14548
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line:
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
On album:
L-002(g) (The Best of Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
14549
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line:
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
On album:
M-016(a) (Gittele & Goldele Malavsky Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
14550
Vocal:
Malavsky, Goldele — מאַלאַװסקי, גאָלדעלע
Vocal:
Malavsky, Gitele — מאַלאַװסקי, גיטעלע
First line:
Skrip, fidele, skripe, Shpilt a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line:
סקריפּ, פֿידעלע סקריפּע, שפּילט אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Track comment:
I'm dreaming of a wedding, a lovely wedding in June.
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
T-007(e) (Freilech In HI Fi Volume 2 Jewish Wedding Dances)
Track ID:
14551
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Murray Lehrer Ensemble
Track comment:
Skrip Klezmer Skr../ Vus Du Vilst../ Esheys Khayil/
Style:
Instrumental/Medley
On album:
K-034(a) (Neshoma Orchestra Presents THE NEW YORK KLEZMER ENSEMBLE)
Track ID:
14552
Artist:
New York Klezmer Ensemble
Arranger:
Musiker, Ray, arrangement
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
R-019(a) (The Happy People Danny Rubinstein and his Orchestra)
Track ID:
14553
Drums:
Kutcher, Marvin
Trumpet:
Kutcher, Sam
Piano:
Shilkret, Nathaniel
Trumpet:
Brown, Harry
Leader/Clarinet:
Rubinstein, Danny
Artist:
Danny Rubinstein Orchestra
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-045(a) (Nu! Klezmer Plus! Featuring Sid Beckerman and Howie Lees)
Track ID:
14554
Artist:
Klezmer Plus
Track comment:
Medley with Mayn Shtetele Belz and Vos Du Vilst
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-045(b) (Klezmer Plus! Featuring Sid Beckerman & Howie Leess)
Track ID:
14555
Bass:
Abruzzo, Tom
Clarinet:
Beckerman, Sid
Trumpet:
Gross, Ken
Artist:
Klezmer Plus
Tenor Sax:
Leess, Howie
Tenor Banjo:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Track comment:
Medley with Mayn Shtetele Belz and Vos Du Vilst
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
L-019(b) (Marty Levitt/Clarinet & Orchestra/King of the Klezmers Vol 2)
Track ID:
14556
Artist:
Marty Levitt Orchestra
First line:
Skrip, klezmerl, skripe, Shpil a freylekhs tsu der khupe.
First line:
סקריפּ, קלעזמערל סקריפּע, שפּיל אַ פֿרײלעכס צו דער חופּה.
Style:
Instrumental

Slutsk Mayn Shtetele — סלוצק מײַן שטעטעלע

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Place/Memory
Subject:
Town/Slutzk/Yearning/Poverty/Cradle/Bed/Sabbath/Melodies
Transliteration:
Warum 200/Alb B-095(b)Ephemera 1285/Peppler 2, p 199
Translation:
Alb H-033(a)/Alb B-095(b)/Ephemera 1285/Peppler 2, p 199
Music:
Warum 200/Ephemera 1285/Peppler 2, p 199/Peppler 2, p 199
Additional song notes:
My Hometown Slutsk Jane Peppler Credits Lebedeff as Author and Composer

Recordings

On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19382
Vocal:
Freeman, Mort — פֿרימאַן, מאָרט
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Slutsk, oy Slutsk, mayn shtetele, vi ikh benk nokh dir,
First line:
סלוצק, אױ סלוצק, מײַן שטעטעלע, װי איך בענק נאָך דיר,
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19348
Vocal:
Freeman, Mort — פֿרימאַן, מאָרט
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Slutsk, oy Slutsk, mayn shtetele, vi ikh benk nokh dir,
First line:
סלוצק, אױ סלוצק, מײַן שטעטעלע, װי איך בענק נאָך דיר,
On album:
H-033(a) (Pamele Hitchcock, soprano Master's Recital Gratz College)
Track ID:
21760
Vocal:
Hitchcock, Pamela
Piano:
Daugherty, Mark
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh itster, in mayn shtetele, dem kleynem,
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָן זיך איצטער, אין מײַן שטעטעלע, דעם קלײנעם,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Master's recital, Gratz College, April 17, 1944
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-002(b) (Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
14572
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Slutsk, oy Slutsk, mayn shtetele, vi ikh benk nokh dir,
First line:
סלוצק, אױ סלוצק, מײַן שטעטעלע, װי איך בענק נאָך דיר,
On album:
R-010(b) (Chants Et Danses Du Folklore Yiddish Abraham Samuel Rettig — ייִדישע פֿאָלקס-געזאַנגען און טענץ)
Track ID:
14573
Vocal:
Rettig, Abraham Samuel — רעטיג, אַבֿרהם שמואל
Conductor Orchestra:
Wiernik, Adam
First line:
Slutsk, oy slutsk, mayn shtetele, akh, vi benk ikh nokh dir,
First line:
סלוצק, אױ סלוצק, מײַן שטעטעלע, אַך, װי בענק איך נאָך דיר,
Track comment:
Recording made in Poland
On album:
R-010(a) (From The Album Of Jewish Songs Z Albumu Piesni Zydowskich — פֿון ייִדישן לידער -אַלבום)
Track ID:
14574
Vocal:
Rettig, Abraham Samuel — רעטיג, אַבֿרהם שמואל
Conductor Orchestra:
Wiernik, Adam
First line:
Slutsk, oy slutsk, mayn shtetele, akh, vi benk ikh nokh dir,
First line:
סלוצק, אױ סלוצק, מײַן שטעטעלע, אַך, װי בענק איך נאָך דיר,
Track comment:
Recording made in Poland
On album:
K-047(a) (Cantor Sholom Katz sings Hebrew and Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
14575
Vocal:
Katz, Sholom — קאַץ, שלום
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh, ikh dermon zikh, in mayn shtetele,
First line:
איך דערמאָן זיך, איך דערמאָן זיך, אין מײן שטעטעלע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
14576
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Director:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh itster, in mayn shtetele, dem kleynem,
First line:
איך דערמאָן זיך איצטער, אין מײַן שטעטעלע, דעם קלײנעם,
Track comment:
From "On Second Ave"
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37921
Vocal/Guitar:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Slutzk, oy Slutsk, mayn shtetele, okh vi benk ikh nokh dir, tif in hartsn…
First line (Yiddish):
סלוסק, אוי סלוקס מײַן שטעטעלע, אָך ווי בענק איך נאָך דיר טיף אין האַרצן…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/
Length:
3:03
On album:
B-095(b) (Hilda Bronstein Sings Yiddish Songs With Chutzpah!)
Track ID:
35934
Vocal/Arranger:
Bronstein, Hilda — בראָנשטײַן, הילדאַ
Artist:
Chutzpah
Violin/Viola:
Hamilton, Meg
Percussion:
Kozokaro, Ronen
Keyboard/Accordion/Guitar/Trumpet:
Schleider, Yair
Clarinet:
Shulman, David
Double Bass:
Moylan, Paul
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh itster, in mayn shtetele, dem kleynem,
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָן זיך איצטער, אין מײַן שטעטעלע, דעם קלײנעם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Nostolgic
Length:
3:42

Sores Viglid — שׂרהס װיגליד

Also known as:
Shlof Mayn Srurele
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Biblical/Lullaby/Viglid
Subject:
Sarah/Isaac/Prophecy
Origin:
Gold Roz 235
Transliteration:
Gold Hesk 30
Translation:
Gold Hesk 30
Music:
Gold Roz 235/Sold Hesk 30
Additional song notes:
From "Akedes Yitskhak"

Recordings

On album:
M-016(b) (Jewish Songs My Mother Sang To Me The Malavsky Family Choir)
Track ID:
14652
Artist:
Malavsky Family Choir
Artist:
Malavsky, Cantor Samuel — מאַלאַװסקי, חזן סאַמועל
First line:
Shlof zhe, shlof, mayn srurele, dikh vigt dayn muter sorele,
First line (Yiddish):
שלאָף זשע, שלאָף מײַן שׂררהלע, דיך װיגט דײַן מוטער שׂרהלע,
Track comment:
From "Akeydes Yitskhak" "יצחק "עקדת
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18516
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Artist:
Simovitch, Beatrice — סימאָװיטש, בעאַטריס
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Ay..gotenyu, ay..geloybt zolstu zayn vus du host in mir...
First line (Yiddish):
אײַ..גאָטעניו,..אײַ..געלױבט זאָלסטו זײַן װאָס דו האָסט אין מיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Operetta "Akeydes Yitskhok"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19377
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Shlof zhe, shlof, mayn srurele, dikh vigt dayn muter sorele,
First line (Yiddish):
שלאָף זשע, שלאָף מײַן שׂררהלע, דיך װיגט דײַן מוטער שׂרהלע,
Track comment:
From "Akeydes Yitskhak" "יצחק "עקדת
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19341
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Shlof zhe, shlof, mayn srurele, dikh vigt dayn muter sorele,
First line (Yiddish):
שלאָף זשע, שלאָף מײַן שׂררהלע, דיך װיגט דײַן מוטער שׂרהלע,
Track comment:
From "Akeydes Yitskhak" "יצחק "עקדת
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21814
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Shlof zhe, shlof, mayn srurele, dir vigt dayn muter sorele,
First line (Yiddish):
שלאָף זשע, שלאָף מײַן שׂררהלע, דיר װיגט דײַן מוטער שׂרהלע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Memories of the Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish

Steam Steam Steam — סטיִם סטיִם סטיִם

Author:
Lowenworth, Sam
Composer:
Lowenworth, Sam
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Shund/Humorous/Double Entendre
Subject:
Landlord/Tenant/Utilities/Old Man/Steam
Origin:
Ephemera 225
Transliteration:
Alb N-020(a)
Translation:
Alb N-020(a)

Recordings

On album:
W-024(a) (Paved With Gold Starring Gary & Janice Waldman)
Track ID:
23685
Vocal/English Adaptation:
Waldman, Gary
Composer:
Lowenworth, Sam
Vocal/English Adaptation:
Waldman, Janice
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Piano/Conductor:
Delfin, Jon
First line:
Sitting here, its three am, and we can't get to sleep,
First line:
סטיִם, סטיִם סטיִם, ס'איז קאַלט װי און אַ קבֿק, סטיִם, סטיִם סטיִם...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Paved With Gold"
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
N-020(a) (Honey Novick Rising Toward the Seraphim)
Track ID:
23805
Author/Composer:
Lowenworth, Sam
Vocal:
Novick, Honey
Piano:
Goldhamer, Brahm, piano
Percussion:
Sacks, Richard M., percussion
First line:
Shney, es vet bald faln, in der shtot es vert a kelt,
First line (Yiddish):
שנײ, עס װעט באַלד פֿאַלן, אין דער שטאָט עס װערט אַ קעלט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Tate Mame (Sandler) — טאַטע מאַמע (סאַנדלער)

Author:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Ciobaturu,I. — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Orphan/Parents

Recordings

On album:
S-027(c) (Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
14834
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Vi shnel zenen avek di yorn, ot bin ikh yung, ot bin ikh alt
First line (Yiddish):
װי שנעל זענען אַװעק די יאָרן, אָט בין איך יונג, אָט בין איך אַלט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22367
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Vi shnel zenen avek di yorn, ot bin ikh yung, ot bin ikh alt
First line (Yiddish):
װי שנעל זענען אַװעק די יאָרן, אָט בין איך יונג, אָט בין איך אַלט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-045(a) (Yiddish Tango)
Track ID:
42258
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
First line:
Vi shnel zenen avek di yorn, ot bin ikh yung, ot bin ikh alt
First line (Yiddish):
װי שנעל זענען אַװעק די יאָרן, אָט בין איך יונג, אָט בין איך אַלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Concert
Length:
3:18

Tate, Gey In Mark Arayn — טאַטע, גײ אין מאַרק אַרײַן

Also known as:
Aba, Shel Na El Shuk
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Father/Daughters
Song comment:
From the play "Dray Hotsmakhs

Recording

On album:
F-028(a) (Sholem Aleykhem Yidn! / Forward Hour, WEVD / December 29, 1974)
Track ID:
14838
Vocal:
Feingold, Maida — פֿײַנגאָלד, מײדע
Vocal:
Polanskaya, Margarita — פּאָלאַנסקײַאַ, מאַרגאַריטאַ
Vocal:
Bonus, Ben — באָנוס, בען
Piano:
Gottlieb, Malke — גאָטליב, מלכּה
First line:
Tate, gey in mark arayn, s'iz shoyn shpet,
First line (Yiddish):
טאַטע, גײ אין מאַרק אַרײַן, ס'איז שױן שפּעט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Radio broadcast of "Sholem Aleykhm, Yidn!"
Language:
Yiddish

Tevye - Hodl Gezengt Zikh — טבֿיה - האָדל געזעגענט זיך

Author:
Sholom Aleichem — שלום עליכם
Genre:
Theater/USSR
Subject:
Tevye/Hodl/Parting

Recording

On album:
H-006(h) (Shlomo Mikhoels USSR Tevye Recording)
Track ID:
27423
Vocal:
Mikhoels, Shloyme — מיכאָעלס, שלמה
First line:
Tate, tate, ikh vil dir epes zogn, tate, haynt gezegenen..
First line:
טאַטע, טאַטע, איך װיל דיר עפּעס זאָגן, טאַטע, הײַנט געזעגענען..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Tevya Der Milkhiker - 78 rpm recording Box 038

Tey Far Tsvey — טײ פֿאַר צװײ

Also known as:
Tea For Two
Composer:
Youmans, Vincent
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Love
Subject:
Love/Privacy/Solitude/Future/Family/Domesticity
Additional song notes:
Origininal English lyrics of "Tea For Two" written by Irving Caesar Yiddish Adaption by Herman Yablakoff
Related information in folder 1188:
Comments:
1. 1. English lyrics to Tea For Two 2. Background of Tea For Two

Recordings

On album:
B-028(b) (Our Way (Tahka - Tahka) The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
14874
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Vocal Arrangment/Orchestra Conductor:
Graff, Jerry, voc arr & orch cond
Orchestrations:
Tyler, Jim, orchestrations
Yiddish Adaption:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
First line:
Shtel zikh for, mir beyde nor, mir tsvey oyf tey,
First line (Yiddish):
שטעל זיך פֿאַר, מיר בײדע נאָר, מיר צװײ פֿאַר טײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop
On album:
B-028(b) (Our Way (Tahka - Tahka) The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
14948
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Vocal Arrangements/Orchestra Conductor:
Graff, Jerry, voc arr & orch cond
Orchestrations:
Tyler, Jim, orchestrations
Yiddish Adaption:
Youmans, Vincent
First line:
Shtel zikh for, mir beyde nor, mir tsvey oyf tey,
First line:
שטעל זיך פֿאַר, מיר בײדע נאָר, מיר צװײ פֿאַר טײ,
Track comment:
See "Tea For Two"

Ay Ay Hora — אײַ אײַ האָרע

Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Klezmer/NigunFreylekhs/Theater

Recordings

On album:
O-010(a) (Oomph Intercontinental Klezmer Between Two Worlds)
Track ID:
21403
Artist:
Oomph
First line:
Hora, hora, hora, ay, yi, biribidi bim bom,
First line:
האָרע, האָרע, האָרע, אײַ, אײַ, ביריבידי בים באָם,
On album:
B-028(m) (The Barry Sisters/ Their Greatest Yiddish Hits)
Track ID:
36518
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Arranger:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Hora, hora, hora, ay, yi, biribidi bim bom,
First line (Yiddish):
האָרע, האָרע, האָרע, אײַ, אײַ, ביריבידי בים באָם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Concert/Klezmer/Freylekhs
Length:
2:19
On album:
B-028(e) (At Home With The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
36503
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Arranger:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Hora, hora, hora, ay, yi, biribidi bim bom,
First line (Yiddish):
האָרע, האָרע, האָרע, אײַ, אײַ, ביריבידי בים באָם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Concert/Klezmer/Freylekhs
Length:
2:19
On album:
C-030(a) (The Jewish Heart sung by Dina Claire)
Track ID:
1714
Vocal:
Claire, Dina
Arranger/Conductor:
Kermit, Leslie
First line:
Hora, hora, hora, ay, yi, biribidi bim bom,
First line:
האָרע, האָרע, האָרע, אײַ, אײַ, ביריבידי בים באָם,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
N-008(d) (Fay Nicoll Toda)
Track ID:
1715
Vocal:
Nicoll, Fay
First line:
Ay, yi, biribidi bim bom,
First line:
אײַ, אײַ, ביריבידי בים באָם,
On album:
B-028(d) (The Barry Sisters Sing)
Track ID:
1716
Arranger:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Hora, hora, hora, ay, yi, biribidi bim bom,
First line (Yiddish):
האָרע, האָרע, האָרע, אײַ, אײַ, ביריבידי בים באָם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Concert/Klezmer
On album:
M-012(a) (Mazel Tov CBS Israel Dance Orchestra Conducted by Alex Weiss — מזל טובֿ! תזמורת סי בּי אס ישׂראל המנצח: אלכּס ווייס)
Track ID:
1717
Artist:
CBS Israel Dance Orchestra — תזמורת סי בּי אס ישׂראל
Conductor:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
Style:
Instrumental

That's Entertainment — דער קלאָן

Author:
Dietz, Howard
Composer:
Schwartz, Arthur
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Audienc/Audience/Show Business/Characters/Clown/Dancers

Recording

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21200
Vocal/Narration/Yiddish Adaptation:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Der clown, mit zayn ponem vos glantst, tsu der tentser,
First line:
דער קלאָן, מיט זײַם פּנים װאָס גלאַנצט, צו דער טענצער,
Track comment:
Recorded under "The Clown" -Melody to "That's Entertainment"
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Pop

Ay Day Yababay — אײַ דײַ יאַבאַבײַ

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Pop/klezmer
Subject:
Love/Wife/Mother-In-Law/Victory/Joy

Recordings

On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21724
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Tsirele vet blaybn mayne un ikh vel zayn der ziger,
First line (Yiddish):
צירעלע װעט בלײַבן מײַנע און איך װעל זײַן דער זיגער,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Ai Bai Yababai"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(s) (Mike Burstein/ Ai Bai/ Yababi - His Greatest Yiddish Songs — מײַק סורשטײן - אײ בײ יאַבאַבאי)
Track ID:
26710
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Tsirele vet blaybn mayne un ikh vel zayn der ziger,
First line (Yiddish):
צירעלע װעט בלײַבן און איך װעל זײַן דער זיגער,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Ai Bai Yababai"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41718
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Tsirele vet blaybn mayne un ikh vel zayn der ziger, di mame ihe vet farshteyn,
First line (Yiddish):
צירעלע װעט בלײַבן און איך װעל זײַן דער זיגער, די מאַמע אירע וועט....
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater
Length:
3:37
On album:
B-012(c) (Di Freylekhe Kabtsonim 4 Burshteyns — די פֿרײלעכע קבּצנים 4 בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
1719
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Tsirele vet blaybn mayne un ikh vel zayn der ziger,
First line (Yiddish):
צירעלע װעט בלײַבן מײַנע און איך װעל זײַן דער זיגער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(r) (Di Beste Lider Fun Mike Burstein — די בעסטע לידער פֿון מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
1720
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Tsirele vet blaybn mayne un ikh vel zayn der ziger,
First line (Yiddish):
צירעלע װעט בלײַבן מײַנע און איך װעל זײַן דער זיגער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Ai Bai Yababai"
Language:
Yiddish

The Farewell Song — שיר הפרידה של מרכוט

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18559
Vocal:
Bar, Shimon — בּר, שמעון
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Hamkhshefa" - Spanish melody
Language:
Hebrew

The Lovers Duet — דואט מורכוס מירלה

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18561
Vocal:
Bar, Shimon — בּר, שמעון
Vocal:
Gal, Nira — גל, נירה
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Hamkhshefa"
Language:
Hebrew

There'll Be Some Changes Made

Author:
Overstreet, Benton W.
Author:
Blackstone, William
Composer:
Overstreet, Benton W.
Composer:
Blacksberg, Bernard
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Love/Changes/Aging/Rejection/Change/Address/New Man/Plump
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recordings

On album:
T-016(a) (The Last Of The Red Hot Mamas Sophie Tucker's Greatest Hits)
Track ID:
15276
Author:
Higgins, B.
Composer:
Overstreet, Benton W.
Artist:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
They say, don't change the old love for the new,
On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42712
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
They say don't change the old love for the new, you'll find out it will never do
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
2.56

Those Were The Days — פֿאַרבײַ די טעג

Also known as:
Di Yurn Geyen Avek
Also known as:
Farbay Di Teg
Also known as:
Ka'eyleh Hayu Hayamim
Author:
Raskin, Eugene
Composer:
Raskin, Eugene
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Subject:
Aging/Time/Memory/Youth/Tavern/Drinking
Origin:
Ephemera 393/Sheet music
Transliteration:
Alb B-095(b)
Translation:
Alb B-095(b)
Additional song notes:
Many versions in various languages. Gene Raskin credited with English version and as composer. But according to liner notes on Alb A-016(a) "Those Were The Days" is actually an old Russian tune by Boris Fomin titled "The Long Road". In Hebrew the title is "Hayu Yamim Khaver"
Related information in folder 373:
Document type:
Text
Author:
Nat Zumoff
Comments:
Yiddish adaptation in transliteration. 2. English Lyrics as sung by Mary Hopkins
Document type:
Text
Author:
Gene Raskin
Comments:
English adaptation of "Those Were The Days". Also, Russian text
Sheet music:
Folder:
1076
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
English
Publisher:
Essex Music Inc.
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1962/1968
Provenance:
Gift in honor of Richy Gendelman
First line:
Once upon a time there was a tavern where we used to raise..

Recordings

On album:
L-034(a) (Dayne Oygn Francois Lilienfed und "Galizianer" — דײַנע אױגן)
Track ID:
15297
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation/Arranger:
Lilienfeld, Francois
Artist:
Galitsianer
First line:
Vos ikh bin geven nokh a kleyn yingl, hob ikh nit gevust...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס איך בין געװען נאָך אַ קלײן ייִנגל, האָב איך ניט געװוּסט...
Track comment:
Recorded in Switzerland under "Di Yurn Geyen Avek"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-034(b) (Simkhes Un Tsures Francois Lilienfeld /Ensemble Galitsianer — שׂמחות און צרות)
Track ID:
15298
Vocal/Arranger/Yiddish Adaptation:
Lilienfeld, Francois
Artist:
Galitsianer
First line:
Vos ikh bin geven nokh a kleyn yingl, hob ikh nit gevust...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס איך בין געװען נאָך אַ קלײן ייִנגל, האָב איך ניט געװוּסט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-023(a) (Irina Fogelson Sings: Yiddish Hebrew Russian English)
Track ID:
15300
Artist:
Fogelson, Irena
Arranger:
Shalit, Vladimir
Arranger:
Batitsky, Pavel
First line:
Once upon a time there was a tavern, where we used to...
First line:
הערט, עס קלינגט בײַ...מיט דײַן געלעכטע, דערקענסט מיך ניט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English/Russian/Yiddish
On album:
T-023(a) (Those Were The Days)
Track ID:
15301
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Vocal:
Abelson, Cantor Robert Paul
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
First line:
Once upon a time there was a tavern, where we used to...
Track comment:
From "Those Were The Days"
Language:
English
On album:
A-016(a) (Play My Balalaika The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Vol 2)
Track ID:
15303
Artist:
Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble
Artist:
Selivan, Mark A., dir
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Based on Russian song "The Long Road" by Boris Fomin
On album:
N-008(a) (Fay Nicoll Sings: Yiddish Hebrew Russian English)
Track ID:
15304
Yiddish Adaptation:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Vocal:
Nicoll, Fay
First line:
Eregts dortn shteyt an alte kretshme, vu mir flegn trinkn…
First line (Yiddish):
ערגעץ דאָרטן שטײט אַן אַלטע קרעטשמע, װוּ מיר פֿלעגן טרינקן זיסע..
Track comment:
Adaptation from original Russian
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-039(a) (Ben Gailing's Golden Jubilee Record 1921-1971)
Track ID:
15305
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Gailing, Ben
First line:
Gedenst du nokh, mayn fraynt, dem alten shenkl,
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקסט דו נאָך, מײַן פֿרײַנט, דעם אַלטען שענקל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-015(a)
Track ID:
15306
Yiddish Adaptation:
Schwartz, Teddi, Yid — שװאַרץ, טעדי, ייַדיש
Vocal:
Schwartz, Teddi — שװאַרץ, טעדי
First line:
Vi oft mir flegn trefn zikh in shenkl, mir zenen yung un...
First line (Yiddish):
װי אָפֿט מיר פֿלעגן טרעפֿן זיך אין שענקל, מיר זענען יונג און...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Text and Transliteration with album notes
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-095(b) (Hilda Bronstein Sings Yiddish Songs With Chutzpah!)
Track ID:
33566
Double Bass:
Moylan, Paul
Keyboard/Accordion:
Schleider, Yair
Clarinet:
Shulman, David
Vocal/Arranger:
Bronstein, Hilda — בראָנשטײַן, הילדאַ
Artist:
Chutzpah
Violin/Viola:
Hamilton, Meg
Percussion:
Kozokaro, Ronen
First line:
Eregts dortn shteyt an alte kretshme, vu mir flegn trinkn zise vayn,
First line (Yiddish):
ערגעץ דאָרטן שטײט אַן אַלטע קרעטשמע, װוּ מיר פֿלעגן טרינקן זיסע ווײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Art Song/Nostalgic/Pop
Length:
3:09
On album:
B-088(b) (Bobby Block Sings Yiddish / The Songs From His Youth)
Track ID:
33530
Vocal/Saxophone/Clarinet:
Block, Bobby
Keyboards:
Kravitz, Bernie
Percussion:
Sperell, Chic
First line:
Once upon a time there was a tavern, where we used to raise a glass or two,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
Length:
3:12
On album:
xL-034(a)
Track ID:
3820
AuthorVocal:
Lilienfeld, Francois
Artist:
Galitsianer
First line:
Vos ikh bin geven nokh a kleyn yingl, hob ikh nit gevust...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס איך בין געװען נאָך אַ קלײן ייִנגל, האָב איך ניט געװוּסט...
Track comment:
Recorded in Switzerland under "Di Yurn Geyen Avek"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-001(d) (The Latest Yiddish Songs by David Eshet — די נײַעסטע לידער אין ייִדיש זינגט דוד עשת)
Track ID:
5113
Yiddish Adaptation:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Vocal:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
D. R. G. Orchestra — ד. ר. ג. אָרקעסטער
First line:
Eregts dortn shteyt an alte kretshme, vu mir flegn trinkn…
First line:
ערגעץ דאָרטן שטײט אַן אַלטע קרעטשמע, װוּ מיר פֿלעגן טרינקן זיסע..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Dray Kleyne Meydlekh — דרײַ קלײנע מײדלעך

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Tsipe Tsivele/Yentele/Rikele/Introduction
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Three Little Maids"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
15317
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Dray kleyne meydlekh zenen mir, yentele, rifke, tsipe tsvi,
First line:
דרײַ קלײנע מײדלעך זענען מיר, יענטעלע, רפֿקה, ציפֿע צװיִ,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23442
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Montlack, Gloria
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Zibitt, Rickie
Vocal:
Kane, Arlene
First line:
Dray kleyne meydlekh zenen mir, yentele, rifke, tsipe tsvi,
First line (Yiddish):
דרײַ קלײנע מײדלעך זענען מיר, יענטעלע, רפֿקה, ציפֿע צװיִ,
Language:
Yiddish

Vey'z Mir, Oy Vey'z Mir, Oy Vey'z Mir — װײ'ז מיר, אוי וויי'ז מיר,

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Bird/Tree/Tit Willow/Courting

Recording

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23455
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Nesbitt, Murray
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Oyf a boym bay a vaser, a feygele kleyn zingt "vey iz mir,"
First line (Yiddish):
אױף אַ בױם בײַ אַ װאַסער, אַ פֿײגעלע קלײן זינגט "װע איז מיר, אױ...
Language:
Yiddish

To Life (Fiddler, Yiddish)

Also known as:
Lekhaim To Life
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Toast/Drinking/Affirmation/Life

Recordings

On album:
L-013(a) (La Bianca Heart Warming Yiddish-Hebrew Favorites)
Track ID:
15372
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
La Bianca, Ginetta
First line:
To life, to life, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, to life,
Track comment:
Sunrise, Suset, Fiddler On The Roof, Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Language:
English
On album:
S-035(a) (The Ed Sullivan Singers and Orchestra Sunrise Sunset)
Track ID:
15373
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Sullivan, Ed Singers and Orchestra
Conductor/Arranger:
Macero, Ted
Artist:
Rogers, Earl, choral dir
First line:
To life, to life, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, to life,
Language:
English
On album:
B-005(a) (Herschel Bernardi sings Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
15374
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Bernardi, Herschel
Arranger/Conductor:
Matz, Peter
First line:
To life, to life, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, to life,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
P-023(a) (Boris Pevsner)
Track ID:
15375
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Pevsner, Boris
First line:
To life, to life, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, to life,
Track comment:
From Fiddler on the Roof
Language:
English
On album:
B-028(h) (The Barry Sisters sing Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
15376
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Arranger/Conductor:
Feller, Sid
First line:
To life, to life, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, to life,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
A-022(a) (Aleph Duo A to Z in Jewish Music)
Track ID:
15377
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Albrecht, Avraham — אלבריט, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Moshiakh, Ilan, music dir & cond
First line:
To life! To life! Lekhaim! Lekhaim, lekhaim, to life!
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Sabbath Song/ Sunrise, Sunset/ To Life/
Language:
English
On album:
F-003(c) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Track ID:
15379
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Arranger/Conductor:
Williams, John
First line:
To our prosperity, to good health and happiness, and most...
Language:
English
Style:
Chorus/Orchestral Accompaniment
On album:
R-024(a) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen A Montage/Documentary)
Track ID:
15381
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Israeli Cast
Narrator:
Willens, Rita Jacobs
First line:
Lekhaim, mit glik, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, zol zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
לחיים, מיט גליק, לחיים, לחיים, לחיים, זאָך זײַן,
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof, Album F-03(a)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-008(a) (Yiddish Greatest Hits Vol. I — לאָמיר אַלע זינגען)
Track ID:
15382
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Vocal:
Polani, Chaim — פּאָלאַני, חיים
Conductor:
Cohen, Shimon — כּהן, שמעון
First line:
Lekhaim, mit glik, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, zol zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
לחיים, מיט גליק, לחיים, לחיים, לחיים, זאָך זײַן,
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-002(d) (Jan Bart Sings Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish)
Track ID:
15383
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Bart, Jan
Arranger/Conductor:
Jay, Morty
First line:
Kum zingt, kum zingt, lekhaim, lekhaim, kum zingt,
First line (Yiddish):
קום זינגט, קום זינגט, לחיים, לחיים, קום טרינקט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(b) (Our Way (Tahka - Tahka) The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
15384
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Artist:
Graff, Jerry, voc arr & orch cond
Yiddish adaptation:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Artist:
Tyler, Jim, orchestrations
First line:
Gist un, gist un, lekhaim, lekhaim tsu lebn, tsu glik,
First line (Yiddish):
גיסט אַן, גיסט אָן, לחיים, לחיים צו לעבן, צו לעבן, צו גליק,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-003(a) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך)
Track ID:
15385
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
First line:
Far brokhe un hatslukha, far lebn un gezunt zayn, in a...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַר בּרכה און הצלחה, פֿאַר לעבן און געזומט זײַן, אין אַ גוטער...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-012(a) (Mazel Tov CBS Israel Dance Orchestra Conducted by Alex Weiss — מזל טובֿ! תזמורת סי בּי אס ישׂראל המנצח: אלכּס ווייס)
Track ID:
15386
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
CBS Israel Dance Orchestra — תזמורת סי בּי אס ישׂראל
Conductor:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
Track comment:
Part of medley in samba dance style.
Style:
Instrumental/Part of medley in samba dance style.
On album:
L-019(f) (Bar Mitzvah Favorites Marty Levitt Orchestra — באַליבטע בּר מצװה ניגונים)
Track ID:
19835
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Kane, Harriet & Marty Levitt Orch
First line:
To life! To life! Lekhaim! Lekhaim, lekhaim, to life!
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
On album:
G-067(a) (Di Gojim (Holland) Klezmer)
Track ID:
21091
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Di Gojim (Netherlands) די גױעם (נידירלענדן)
Track comment:
With "Di Mezinke Oysgegebn"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
J-022(b) (The Real Complete Jewish Party Collection Volume II / David & The High Spirit)
Track ID:
22089
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
David & The High Spirit
First line:
Lekhaim! Lekhaim! To life! To life! Lekhaim! Lekhaim,...
Track comment:
Part of medley under "Horas & Chasidic Songs"
Language:
English
On album:
P-002(e) (Jan Peerce sings songs from "Fiddler On The Roof")
Track ID:
9020
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor:
Golschmann, Vladimir
Arranger:
DeCormier, Robert
First line:
Lekhaim, mit glik, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, zol zayn,
First line:
לחיים, מיט גליק, לחיים, לחיים, לחיים, זאָל זײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
On album:
S-081(e) (Salomon Klezmorim A Dreydl de klezmer vertelt...)
Track ID:
27134
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Solomon Klezmorim & Marcel Salomon
First line:
Lekhaim, mit glik, lekhaim, lekhaim, lekhaim, zol zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
לחיים, מיט גליק, לחיים, לחיים, לחיים, זאָל זײַן,
Track comment:
Intro/ Tfile Oyf Shabos/ Lekhaim/ Khavele/ Finale
Language:
Yiddish

Tog Ayn, Tog Oys — טאָג אײַן, טאָג אױס

Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater/Adaptation
Subject:
Wedding/Bride/Daughter/Time/Father/Emotions/Blessing
Origin:
Fiddler 29/Ephemera 148
Transliteration:
Ephemera 148/Ephemera 1458 2012
Translation:
Ephemera 1458 2012
Additional song notes:
Yiddish adaption of "Sunrise Sunset" by Shraga Friedman Org, Translit & Translt on Alb B-211(a) Ephemera 1458 See 2012 program for translat and trqqnslit. Alb V0290-- What's Not To Like -- 2012
Related information in folder 148:
Document type:
Email
Publisher:
Marsa Romano-Cufaro
Date:
10/1/2004
Comments:
Text, transliterated.

Recordings

On album:
xP-002(e)
Track ID:
15394
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor:
Golschmann, Vladimir
Arranger:
DeCormier, Robert
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz es dos yingele ikh zey,
First line:
איז דאָס מײַן מײדעלע, דאָס קלײנע, איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זײ,
Track comment:
From "Fiddler On The Roof"
On album:
xF-003(a)
Track ID:
15395
Translation, Yiddish:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Vocal:
Dulitzkaya, Lea — ליא דוליצקאַיאַ
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz es dos yingele ikh ze,
First line:
איז דאָס מײַן מײדילע, דאָס קלײנע, איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זע,
Track comment:
See "Sunrise Sunset (Yid, Fiddler)""פֿידלער) אױס טאָג אײַן "טאָג
On album:
L-029(b)2
Track ID:
38069
Vocal:
Weinberg, Mrs Robert
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne? Iz es dos yingele ikh ze? Git nor a kuk,...
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מיידעלע, דאָס קליינע? איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זע? גיט נאָר אַ..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Acapella
Length:
2:37

Tov Hu Hayaeyn (Good Is The Wine) — טוב הוא היין (העברעיִש)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
15426
Translator, Hebrew:
Shabtai, Yaakov — שבּתאי, יעקב
Track comment:
From Hebrew version of "Dray Howmakhs" by Yakov Shabtai
Language:
Hebrew

Az Men Zukht Gefint Men — אַז מען זוכט געפֿימט מען

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Genre:
Theater/Humerous
Subject:
Seek/Find

Recording

On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
1797
Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Oy, az men zukht, gefint men,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, אַז מען זוכט, געפֿינט מען,
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish

Az S'iz Nishtu Keyn Mazl — אַז ס'איז נישטו קײן מזל

Author:
Balan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Author:
Ben-Tsion, Ben (Relu Croitoru) בּן־ציון, בּן (רעלו קרױטורו)
Composer:
Balan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Luck/Fate

Recording

On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
1801
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
Faran a vertl oyf der velt, dos mazl brengt dir glik, hostu mazl bistu…
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַראַן אַ װערטל אויף דער וועלט, דאָס מזל ברענגט דיר גליק, האָסטו מזל ביסטו
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Vaudville

Tsipor, Tsipor (Heb) — ציפּור ציפּור (העברעיִש)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
M-003(e) (Avrom Ovinu Neged Sore Imuna Shiri Hakhumash - Itsik Manger — אברהם אבינו נגד שׂרה אמנו שירי החומש של איציק מאנגער בּעברית)
Track ID:
15619
Vocal:
Damari, Shoshana — דמארי, שושנה
Translation, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Vocal:
Artsi, Shlomo — ארצי, שלמה
Track comment:
Hebrew version of Manger's "Khumash Lider" - "Medresh Itsik"
Language:
Hebrew

Tsu Bin Ikh Meshuge — צו בין איך משוגע

Author:
Balan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Author:
Ben-Tsion, Ben (Relu Croitoru) בּן־ציון, בּן (רעלו קרױטורו)
Composer:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Sanity
Additional song notes:
Am I Crazy?

Recording

On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
15638
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
Tsu bin ikh meshuge, dos freyg ikh iberal, tsu bin ikh meshuge,
First line:
צו בין איך משוגע, דאָס פֿרעג איך איבעראַל, צו בין איך משוגה
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Tsu Dayn Geburtstog — צו דײַן געבורסטאָג

Also known as:
Engagement Song
Also known as:
Mireles Geburtstog
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Birthday/Celebration/Children
Origin:
Kinderbuch 23/Alb B-004(c)/
Transliteration:
Alb T-018(a)/Alb B-004(c)/Gold Hesk 25/Kinderbuch 23
Translation:
Alb T-018(a)/Alb B-004(c)/Gold Hesk 25/Kinderbuch 23
Music:
Kinderbuch 23/Gold Hesk 114

Recordings

On album:
T-018(a) (Let's Sing A Yiddish Song Lomir Zingen A Yiddish Lid)
Track ID:
15640
Vocal:
Tenney, Gerry
Vocal:
Shreck, Betty Albert
First line:
Tsu dayn gebortstog, tsu day yontov haynt, hobn zikh...
First line (Yiddish):
צו דײַן געבורטסטאָג, צו דײַן יום טובֿ הײַנט, האָבן זיך פֿאָרזאַמלט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet
On album:
B-004(c) (Let's Sing A Yiddish Song... Masha Benya & Children Chorus — לאָמיר זינגען לידער פֿאַר ייִדישע קינדער)
Track ID:
15641
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Vocalist:
Benya, Masha — בעניע, מאַשאַ
Piano:
Gottlieb, Malke — גאָטליב, מלכּה
Arranger:
Gelbart, Mikhl — געלבאַרט, מיכל
First line:
Tsu dayn gebortstog, tsu day yontov haynt, zaynen gekumen...
First line (Yiddish):
צו דײַן געבורטסטאָג, צו דײַן יום טובֿ הײַנט, זײַנען געקומען אַלע...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18504
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Vocal:
Waldman-Eliad, Leonie
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Tsu dayn gebortstog, tsu day yontov haynt, hobn zikh...
First line (Yiddish):
צו דײַן געבורטסטאָג, צו דײַן יום טובֿ הײַנט, האָבן זיך פֿאָרזאַמלט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
28674
Hebrew Adaptation:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Vocal:
Gal, Nira — גל, נירה
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Israeli production of "Hamakshefe"
Language:
Hebrew

Tsu Makhn A Kop KurtserIkh — צו מאַכן אַ קאָפּ קורצער

Genre:
Gilbert and Sulliven/Operetta/Theater/Adaptation
Subject:
Behead/Execution
Additional song notes:
Parody of "As Some Day It May Happen"

Recording

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
15659
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Tsu makhn a kop kurtser iz mayn arbet durkh dem yor,
First line:
צו מאַכן אַ קאָפּ קורצער איז מײַן אַרבעט דורך דעם יאָר,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984

Azoy Iz Geven Azoy Vet Es Zayn — אַזױ איז געװען אזױ װעט עס זײַן

Also known as:
Azoy Iz Geven
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance/Fated/Couple
Transliteration:
Warem 18
Music:
Warem 18
Sheet music:
Folder:
561
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1951
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
301
First line:
Oyb s'iz bashert dir a zivik men zogt vert dort geshribn...
First line (Yiddish):
אויב ס'איז באַשערט דיר אַ זיוויג, מען זאָדט ווער דאָרט געשריבן...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Joseph Rumshinsky, Molly Picon and Leon Liebgold on cover. Price 40 cents. Four verses in Yiddish, inside front cover. Words by Molly Picon, Music by Joseph Rumshinsky.

Recordings

On album:
N-013(c) (The Nisht Geferlach Klezmer Band Klezmering Again!)
Track ID:
1813
Artist:
Nisht Geferlekh Klezmer Band — נישט געפֿערלעך קלעזמער באַנדע
First line:
Oyb s'iz bashert mir a ziveg tsu zorgn, vert dort...
First line (Yiddish):
אױב ס'איז באַשערט מיר אַ זיווג זאָרגן, װערט דאָרט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
C-032(b) (Chutzpah Frank Krasnowsky Jewish Theatre Songs)
Track ID:
1814
Artist:
Krasnowsky, Frank, vocal & eng
Piano:
Steuer, Sydney Anschell
First line:
Oy oy, azoy is geven, oy oy, azoy vet es zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ אױ, אַזױ איז געװען, אױ אױ, אַזױ װעט עס זײַן,
Track comment:
Oh, oh, that's how it was, oh, yes, that's how it will be,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
1815
Accomp:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Narrator:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
First line:
Oy oy, azoy is geven, oy oy, azoy vet es zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ אױ, אַזױ איז געװען, אױ אױ, אַזױ װעט עס זײַן,
Track comment:
A Bisl Libe.../ Azoy Iz Geven/ Oygn/ Dayne/ Ikh Zing
Language:
Yiddish

Tsvey Khaverimlekh — צװײ חבֿרימלעך

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Disappointment/Jealousy/Friendship
Origin:
Alb T-005(a)
Sheet music:
Folder:
252
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish//Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave.
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
46
First line:
Fun a kleyn shtetele, veyt iber yamen, zaynen gekumen...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון אַ קליין שטעטעלע ווייַט איבער יםען, זייַנען געקומען חברימלעך..י
Notes:
Dark purple lettering Yiddish/English. Photo inserts of Sholom Secunda and Chaim Tauber. Price 30 cents. List of new Metro Music releases on back cover in Yiddish.

Recording

On album:
T-005(a) (Chaim Towber Golden Jubilee Record 1917-1967)
Track ID:
15729
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Fun a kleyn shtetle vayt iber yamen, zenen gekumen...
First line:
פֿון אַ קלײן שטעטעלע װײַט איבער ימען, זענען געקומען חבֿרימלעך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Tsvey Shvartse Oygn — צװײ שװאַרצע אױגן

Author:
Ciobaturu,I. — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Love/Black Eyes
Additional song notes:
Sung (with English subtitles) in the restored version of "The Purim Shpiler" [V0108(a)]
Related information in folder 763:
Comments:
1. 5/9/2017 Text transliterated from audio by Bob Freedman entered in Ephemeral May 9, 2017

Recordings

On album:
S-027(c) (Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
15740
Composer:
Ciobaturu,I. — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Vocal/Accompaniment:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Author/Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ikh bin farlibt, ikh ken nisht mer oyshaltn, a sheyne moyd..
First line:
איך בין פֿאַרליבט, איך קען נישט אױסהאַלטן, אַ שײנע מױד..
On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22368
Vocal/Accompaniment:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ikh bin farlibt, ikh ken nisht mer oyshaltn, a sheyne moyd..
First line:
איך בין פֿאַרליבט, איך קען נישט אױסהאַלטן, אַ שײנע מױד..
On album:
T-045(a) (Yiddish Tango)
Track ID:
42264
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ikh bin farlibt, ikh ken nisht mer oyshaltn, a sheyne moyd..
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין פֿאַרליבט, איך קען נישט אױסהאַלטן, אַ שײנע מױד..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Concert

Azoy Vi Du Bist — אַזױ װי דו ביסט

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Change/Memory
Transliteration:
Gottlieb 288
Translation:
Gottlieb 288
Additional song notes:
From the musical play "The Golden Land". See Gottlieb 91, 92 for relationship with "Besame Muscho"
Sheet music:
Folder:
641
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
398
First line:
Kh'bin ongekumen, kh'ob dikh bagegent, hot mayn hartz….
First line (Yiddish):
כ'סין אָנגעקומען, כ'האָב דיך באַגעגנט, האָט מײַן האַרץ אַ צאַפּל זיך געטון,
Notes:
Purple lettering, English/Yiddish on pink backround. Judah Bleich presents "The Golden Land", musical play by Jusie Berns, Music by Alexander Olshanetsky. Starring Ludwig Satz, Aaron Lebedeff, Leo Fuchs, Goldie Eisman. Lyrics by Jacob Jacos. Photos of Alexander Olshanetsky, Goldie Eisman and Leo Fuchs. Now playing at the Public Theatre, 2nd Ave (Bet 3rd & 4th St.) New York. Price 30 cents. Back cover includes Cast of Characters in Yiddish and English.

Recordings

On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31674
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Orchestra Leader:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Azoy vi di bist, du zolst zikh keynmol nit baytn.
First line (Yiddish):
אַזוי ווי דו ביסט, דו זאָלסט זיך קיינמאָל ניט בײַטן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
Length:
1:17
On album:
027a (Rekhtsayt, Seymour, tenor/ Khasene Lid/ Azoy Vi Du Bist)
Track ID:
29516
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-016(a) (Sing and Dance Some Freilachs with Seymour Rechtzeit)
Track ID:
1820
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
First line:
Azoy vi du bist, du zolst zikh keyn mol nit baytn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַזױ װי דו ביסט, דו זאָלסט קײן מאָל ניט בײַטן,
Language:
Yiddish

Twilight (Manger) — לפנות ערב (מאַנגער)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater/Translation
Subject:
Twilight

Recording

On album:
M-003(e) (Avrom Ovinu Neged Sore Imuna Shiri Hakhumash - Itsik Manger — אברהם אבינו נגד שׂרה אמנו שירי החומש של איציק מאנגער בּעברית)
Track ID:
15839
Vocal:
Damari, Shoshana — דמארי, שושנה
Vocal:
Elias, Arye — אריה אליעס
Hebrew Adaptation:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Track comment:
Hebrew version of Manger's "Khumash Lider" - "Medresh Itsik"
Language:
Hebrew

A Groyser Vilde Hoykhe Geshray — אַ גרױסער װילדע הױכע געשרײַ

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Imagination/Execution/Khay Shpay/Yentele/Shmir Mir/Yanki Pu
Additional song notes:
Parody of "The Criminal Cried"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23453
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Vocal/Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Gluck, Bernie
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Scoll, Roberta
First line:
A groyser, vilde, hoykhe geshray, fun im iz aroysgekumen,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ גרױסער, װילדע, הױכע געשרײַ, פֿון אים איז אַרױסגעקומען,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
239
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
A groyse, vilde, hoykhe geshray, fun im iz aroysgekumen,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ גרױסע, װילדע, הױכע געשרײַ, פֿון אים איז אַרױסגעקומען,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
Language:
Yiddish

Undzer Heyliger Mikado — אונדזער הײליגער מיקאַדאָ

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Mish Mash/Executioner/Flirting/Khay Shpay

Recording

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23436
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Artist:
Chorus
Vocal/Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Ven undzer kenig, heyliger man, hot zikh gekumen fun Yapan,
First line (Yiddish):
װען אונדזער קעניג, הײליגער מאַן, האָט זיך געקומען פֿון יאַפּאַן,
Track comment:
See "Our Great Mikado (Yid)"
Language:
Yiddish

Undzer Yidish Folk — אונדזער ייִדיש פֿאָלק

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Persecution/Survival
Transliteration:
Warem 208
Music:
Warem 208
Sheet music:
Folder:
611
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
343
First line:
Shoyn toyzenter yorn zenen avek zeyt der yid oyf der velt…
First line (Yiddish):
שוין טויזענטער יאָרן זענען אַוועק זייט דער ייִד אויף דער וועלט עקזיסטערט
Notes:
Yiddish and English titles in black block letters. Photo inset of Abraham Ellstein. Reference to Victor Record V-9096. Price 40 cents

Recording

On album:
R-016(f) (Seymour Rechtzeit Yiddish Favorites)
Track ID:
19118
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Undzer yidish folk vet eybik lebn un oyshaltn yedn gefar,
First line (Yiddish):
אונדזער ייִדיש פֿאָלק װעט אײביק לעבן און אױסהאַלטן יעדן געפֿאַר,
Language:
Yiddish

Undzere In Amerika — אונדזערע אין אַמעריקאַ

Author:
Nudelman, Moshe — נודעלמאַן, משה
Genre:
Theater/Skit/Humorous/
Subject:
America/Israeli Emigres/Yordim
Additional song notes:
Ours (Our People) In America

Recordings

On album:
D-005(n) (S. Dzigan Yidn! M'ken Nit Shlofn! — דזשיגאַן ייִדן! מ'קען ניט שלאָפֿן!)
Track ID:
15965
Author:
Nudelman, Moshe — נודעלמאַן, משה
Vocal:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
On album:
D-005(v) (Dzigan (SD 6) — דזשיגאַן)
Track ID:
15966
Author:
Nudelman, Moshe — נודעלמאַן, משה
Vocal:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Spoken Word/Humorous
On album:
D-005(z)5 (S. Dzigan / Yidn Kh'ken Nisht Shlofn/Pariz - Tel Aviv/ Fishl Der Matraz/Undzere In Amerika — ש. דזשיגאַן)
Track ID:
36184
Vocal:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Spoken Word:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Skit/Spoken Word

Vyokh Tiokh Tiokh — װיאָך טיאָך טיאָך

Genre:
Theater/Love/Cabaret/Concert/Novelty
Subject:
Steadfast/Fidelity/Love/Blessing
Origin:
Ephemera 1165
Translation:
Ephemera 1165
Additional song notes:
Sheet music does not credit author or composer. Indicates arrangement by Rumshinsky and that lyrics are based on "gedank fun Lebedev" Abe Ellstein sometimes credited as composer. Moyshe Oysher sometimes credited with the lyrics. From the musical comedy "Dos Heyst Gelibt"
Sheet music:
Folder:
677
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
I. Kalmus
Publisher address:
New York, NY
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
459
First line:
Shtendig by meyn zayt, keyn mol fun mir vayt…
First line (Yiddish):
שטענדיק בײַ מײַן זײַט, קיין מאָל פֿון מיר ווײַט, דיך דריקן צו מײַן האַרצן...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Large photo of Moyshe Oysher and Florence Weiss. From the romantic comedy "Dos Hayst Gelibt". Hopkinson Theatre, Hopkinson & Pitkin Ave. Brooklyn, NY. Yiddish words on back cover. Cast of Characters in Yiddish and English on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
S-027(b) (An Evening With Jacob Sandler — אײן אָװענט מיט יעקבֿ סאַנדלער)
Track ID:
16189
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Negreanu, Mani, arr and cond — נעגריאַנו, מאַני, אַראַנ און דיריגענט
First line:
Du bist mayn rukhele, mayn mazl, mayn brukhele,
First line:
דו ביסט מײַן רחל'ע, מײַן מזל, מײַן בּרכהלע, מײַן קלײנע, מײַן...
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Mein Rukhele, Mayn Brukhele"
On album:
W-002(e) (Remembering Benzion Witler with Shifra Lerer — בּן-ציון װיטלער מיט שפֿרה לערער)
Track ID:
16190
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Stein Orch
First line:
Shtendik bay dayn zayt, keyn mol fun dir vayt,
First line:
שטענדיק בײַ דײַן זײַט, קײן מאָל פֿון דיר װײַט,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Mayn Rukhele"
On album:
B-012(d) (Songs From Two Great Yiddish Musicals Burstein — בורשטײן לידער פֿון צװײ גרױסע ייִדישע אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
16191
Author:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Shtendik bay mayn zayt, keyn mol fun mir vayt,
First line (Yiddish):
שטענדיק בײַ מײַן זײַט, קײן מאָל פֿון מיר װײַט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(r) (Di Beste Lider Fun Mike Burstein — די בעסטע לידער פֿון מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
16192
Author:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Shtendik bay mayn zayt, keyn mol fun mir vayt,
First line:
שטענדיק בײַ מײַן זײַט, קײן מאָל פֿון מיר װײַט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene" a/k/a "Di Rebetsin"
On album:
B-028(e) (At Home With The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
16193
Author:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Yingele, yingele, zing a sheyn lidele, fun a meydele,
First line:
ייִנגעלע, ייִנגעלע, זינג אַ שײן לידעלע, פֿון אַ מײדעלע
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
R-016(a) (Sing and Dance Some Freilachs with Seymour Rechtzeit)
Track ID:
16188
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
First line:
Du bist mayn rukhele, mayn mazl, mayn brukhele,
First line:
דו ביסט מײַן רחל'ע, מײַן מזל, מײַן בּרכהלע, מײַן קלײנע, מײַן...
On album:
B-012(q) (The Burstein Family III. Cast Album)
Track ID:
37045
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Shtendik bay mayn zayt, keyn mol fun mir vayt,
First line (Yiddish):
שטענדיק בײַ מײַן זײַט, קײן מאָל פֿון מיר װײַט,
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(s) (Mike Burstein/ Ai Bai/ Yababi - His Greatest Yiddish Songs — מײַק סורשטײן - אײ בײ יאַבאַבאי)
Track ID:
26718
Author:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Shtendik bay mayn zayt, keyn mol fun mir vayt,
First line:
שטענדיק בײַ מײַן זײַט, קײן מאָל פֿון מיר װײַט,
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene" a/k/a "Di Rebetsin"
On album:
P-068(b) (Jane Peppler/ Cabaret Warsaw/ Yiddish & Polish Hits of the 1920s-1930s/Performed by Mappamundi)
Track ID:
36853
Artist:
Mappamundi
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Bass:
Vasile, Bob
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Violin:
Holmgren, Beth
Guitar/Clarinet/Bouzouki/Bowed Dulcimer:
Bloom, Ken
Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Shtendik bay mayn zayt, keyn mol fun mir vayt dikh drikn tsu mayn hartsn…
First line (Yiddish):
שטענדיק בײַ מײַן זײַט, קיין מאָל פֿון מיר ווײַט דיך דריקן צו מײַן האַרצן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Love/Cabaret/Concert/Novelty
Length:
2:32
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41724
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Shtendik bay mayn zayt, keyn mol fun mir vayt gedrikt zikh mayn hartsn mit gefil
First line (Yiddish):
שטענדיק בײַ מײַן זײַט קײן מאָל פֿון מיר װײַט, געדריקט זיך מײַן האַרטצן מיט געפֿיל
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Jazz/Swing/Duet
Length:
1:59

Vayber Makht Mikh Far Prezident — װײַבער מאַכט מיך פֿאַר פּרעזידענט

Author:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Author:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Composer:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Genre:
Theater/Politics/Womeni
Subject:
Women/Organization/Protest/Unity/Men
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1458
Translation:
Ephemera 1458
Additional song notes:
Women, Make Me The President Ephemera 1458: See 2016 program for translat and translit

Recordings

On album:
S-053(a) (Tenement Songs by Mark Slobin Recordings To Accompany Book)
Track ID:
16255
Vocal:
Saxton, Lydia
Piano:
Amos, Naomi
First line:
Nemt aykh tsuzamen vayber, makht mikh far prezident.
First line:
נעמט אײַך צוזאַמען װײַבער, מאַכט מיך פֿאַר פּרעזידענט.
Track comment:
From 1910 Thomoshevsky Production "Di Sheyne Amerikanerin"
On album:
V0290(5)(a
Track ID:
42649
Vocal:
Barbieri, Shana
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Viola da gamba:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Master of Ceremonies:
Zucker, Sheva — זוקער, שבֿע
Violin:
Ma, Enze
Violin:
Smith, Andy
Vocal:
Cohen, Susan
Vocal:
Grossfeld, Rebecca
First line:
Oy vayber(3), hert vos ikh zog aykh, vayber, oy vayber(3), nemt aykh tsuzamen,.vayber! A meeting lomir, vayber makhn, in
First line (Yiddish):
אוי װײַבער(3), הערט וואָס איך זאָג אײַך, ווײַבער, אוי ווײַבער(3) נעמט אייך צוזאַמען, װײַבער! נעמט אײַך צוזאַמען, װײַבער!...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:31

Vayn Vayn — ווײַן ווײַן

Author:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Ciobaturu,I. — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wine/Drink/Memory/Women/Song/Cure

Recordings

On album:
S-027(c) (Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
16278
Vocal/Accompaniment:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ikh gedenk nokh di yorn, ven mikh fleg oysforn di velt in di…
First line:
איך געדענק נאָך די יאָרן, װען מיך פֿלעג אױספֿאָרן די װעלט און די...
Track comment:
Sounds Viennese
On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22370
Composer:
Ciobaturu,I. — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Vocal/Accompaniment:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Author/Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ikh gedenk nokh di yorn, ven mikh oysforn di velt in di...
First line (Yiddish):
איך געדענק נאָך די יאָרן, װען מיך פֿלעג אױספֿאָרן די װעלט און די…
Track comment:
Sounds Viennese
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Waltz/Choral

Ven Ikh Zol Dikh Farlirn — װען איך זאָל דיך פֿאַרלירן

Author:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Composer:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Genre:
Theater/Love
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(b)
Sheet music:
Folder:
844
Series:
4
Arranger:
Mendelsohn, Freddy
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
New York, NY
Date:
1942
Provenance:
Gift of Gail Morrison Hall
First line:
Tseyt du bist in mayn lebn arauyngekumen…
Notes:
Brown letterint, English/Yiddish. Large photo of Max Kletter with Violin on front cover. Yiddish text on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
K-007(b) (More Sing-Along IN Yiddish with Marv Kurz — זינגט מיט מיר אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
16402
Author/Composer:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Artist:
Kurz, Marv
First line:
Ven ikh zol dir farlirn, dan vil ikh nit lebn shoyn mer,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל דיך פֿאַרלירן, דאַן װיל איך ניט לעבן שױן מער,
Track comment:
Transliteration with album.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-016(a) (The Voice and Song of Max Kletter)
Track ID:
16403
Author/Artist:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
First line:
S'hot mayn glik, mayn lebn araygekumen,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'האָט מײַן גליק, מײַן לעבן אַרײַנגעקומען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-027(a) (Art Raymond Requests Your Presence At a Jewish Wedding)
Track ID:
16404
Author:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Artist:
Kane, Harriet
Artist:
Marty Levitt Orchestra
First line:
Ven Ikh zol dikh farlirn, den vil ikh nit lebn shoyn lang,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל דיר פֿאַרלירן, דען װיל איך ניט לעבן שױן לאַנג,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
W-002(a) (Benzion Witler Chansons Populaires Yiddish)
Track ID:
16405
Author/Composer:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ven ikh zol dir farlirn, dan vil ikh nit lebn shoyn mer,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל דיך פֿאַרלירן, דאַן װיל איך ניט לעבן שױן מער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-022(a) (The Feder Sisters / Some Like It Yiddish)
Track ID:
16406
Author/Composer:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Vocal:
Feder Sisters — פֿעדער שװעסטער
Vocal:
Feder, Sylvia — פֿעדער, סילװיע
Vocal:
Sloan, Mimi
First line:
Ven ikh zol dir farlirn, dan vil ikh nit lebn,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל דיר פֿאַרלירן, דאַן װיל איך ניט לעבן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Z-019(b) (Idish De Corazon Zoila — האַכום ייִדיש)
Track ID:
26221
Author/Composer:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Vocal:
Aguinsky, Zoila
First line:
Host dem troyerik fun mayn ponim tsugenemen, un a nayer...
First line (Yiddish):
האָסט דעם טרױעריק פֿון מײַן פּנים צוגענעמען, און אַ נײַער לעבן...
Track comment:
Spanish translat with album - Si yo te perdiera
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30777
Vocal/Additional English lyrics:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
Cimbalom/Arrangement:
Vink, Bokkie
First line:
Ven ikh zol dikh farlirn dan vil ikh nisht lebn shoyn mer,
First line:
װען איך זאָל דיך פֿאַרלירן דאַן װיל איך נישט לעבן שׁױן מער
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theatre
On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42583
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
Vocal:
Koch, Claudia
First line:
Ven ikh zol dikh farlirn dan vil ikh nisht lebn shoyn mer, ven ikh zol dikh…
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל דיך פֿאַרלירן דאַן װיל איך נישט לעבן שׁױן מער, ווען איך זאָל דיך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre/Pop/Latin/Tango/Duet
Length:
3:20

Bagrisung Tsu Yerusholaim — באַגריסונג צו ירושלים

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Place/Jerusalem/Liberation/Hope
Origin:
Gold Roz 128
Transliteration:
Gold Hesk 13
Translation:
Gold Hesk 13/Alb K-081(a)
Music:
Gold Hesk 91
Additional song notes:
From "Bar Kokhba, oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
106
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
52 Eldridge St., New York
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Ikh zey shoyn vi es vert freylekh in yerushalayim,
First line (Yiddish):
איך זיי שוין ווי עס ווערט פֿריילעך אין ירושלים,
Notes:
Sung by Mrs. R. Prager. Large photo of Regina Prager. Also included is Yiddish text of "Dos Millkhl" also from Bar Kokhba.
Folder:
165
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Recordings

On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18519
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-081(a) (World Of Our Mothers Soprano Ilana Kochinska — די װעלט פֿון אונדזערע מאַמעס)
Track ID:
26437
Vocal:
Kochinska, Ilana
Piano:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Iky zey shoyn vi es vert freylekh in yershalayim vos iz...
First line (Yiddish):
איך זײ שױן װי עס װערט פֿרײלעך אין ירושלים, װאָס איז באַפֿרײַט,
Language:
Yiddish

Vi A Kholem Iz Ales Avek — װי אַ חלום איז אַלעס אַװעק

Author:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Composer:
Lubin, Harry — לובין, האַרי
Genre:
Theater/Memory/Lament
Subject:
Past/Prison/Family/Holidays/Remorse
Additional song notes:
From Max Gabel's production "A Girl With A Past"
Sheet music:
Folder:
226
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/Yiddish
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th St. New York, NY
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
23
First line:
Ikh nem zikh dermonen in tseytn fun frirer gehat a familie..
First line (Yiddish):
איך נעם זיך נעם זיך דערמאָנען פֿון צייַטן פֿון פֿריער, געהאַט אַ פֿאַמיליע....
Notes:
Dark blue lettering in Yiddish and English. Inset photographs of Harry Lubin (music) and Max Gabel (Producer) and Jennie Goldstein (vocalist). Song is from show "A Girl With A Past" by A. Blum. Prologue and 3 acts of A. Blum's "Her Last Dance". Cast of characters listed on back.

Recordings

On album:
G-004(b) (Jennie Goldstein Sings 14...Famous Yiddish Theatre Hits)
Track ID:
18581
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Un ven es fleg kumen di heylike yontovim, in shul fleg ikh..
First line:
און װען עס פֿלעגן קומען די הײליקע יום-טובֿים, אין שול פֿלעג...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
061i (Goldstein, Jennie/ Likht Bentshn/ Vi A Kholem Iz Ales Avek)
Track ID:
30612
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Vi Yeder Eyner Veyst — װי יעדער אײנער װײסט

Genre:
Gilbert & Sullivan/Operetta/Theater/Adaptation
Additional song notes:
Parody of "From Every Kind Of Man"

Recording

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
16566
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Vi yeder eyner veyst, ikh loz zikh grade hern.
First line:
װי יעדער אײנער װײסט, איך לאָז זיך גראַדע הערן,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984

Vintsht Mir Abisele Glik — װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע גליק

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Fate/Luck/Riches/Wishes
Origin:
Alb K-096(a)
Transliteration:
Alb K-096(a)/Alb S-022(f)/Ephemera 1519
Translation:
Alb K-096(a)
Additional song notes:
Wish Me A Little Luck

Recordings

On album:
L-007(a) (Shifra Lerer — ייִדישע לידער געזונגען פֿון שפרה לערער)
Track ID:
16613
Author/Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Lerer, Shifra — לערער, שפרה
First line:
Vintsht mir abisele glik, vintsht mir abisele freyd,
First line:
װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע גליק, װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע פֿרײד,
On album:
S-027(c) (Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
16614
Author/Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orch & Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Vintsht mir abisele glik, vintsht mir abisele freyd,
First line:
װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע גליק, װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע פֿרײד,
On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22371
Author/Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orch & Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Vintsht mir abisele glik, vintsht mir abisele freyd,
First line:
װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע גליק, װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע פֿרײד,
On album:
S-022(f) (Yaacov Shapiro Yiddish Traditional Songs)
Track ID:
24336
Author/Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Vocal:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
First line:
Vintsht mir abisele glik, vintsht mir abisele freyd,
First line:
װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע גליק, װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע פֿרײד,
On album:
K-096(a) (Fraidy Katz Sings Yiddish/ The Eternal Question/ Di Alte Kashe — פֿריידע כּ'ץ די אַלטע קשיא)
Track ID:
33409
Vocal:
Fraidy Katz
Artist:
The Lonesome Brothers
Guitars/Keyboard:
Armenti, Jim
Bass Guitar:
Mason, Ray
Drums:
Shea, Tom
First line:
Vintsht mir abisele glik, vintsht mir abisele freyd,
First line (Yiddish):
װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע גליק, װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע פֿרײד,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Waltz/Pop
Length:
3:52
On album:
G-136(a) (Ganovim Lider/ Shikker Wi Lot Live in Weimar)
Track ID:
41939
Accordion/Arranger:
Lampe, Franka
Vocal/Arranger:
Schnedler, Fabian — שנידלער, פֿייביאַן
First line:
Vintsht mir abisele glik, oy vintsht mir abisele freyd, bay yenem dos lebn is
First line (Yiddish):
װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע גליק, װינטשט מיר אַביסעלע פֿרײד, פֿאַר ינעם דאָס לעבן איז
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Waltz/Concert
Length:
4:39

Vos Du Vilst, Dos Vil Ikh Oykh — װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל איך אױך

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Constancy
Transliteration:
Alb H-007(a)/Warem 220/SM Moskow 51
Music:
Warem 220/SM Moscow 52
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Pini From Pinchev"
Sheet music:
Folder:
100
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
17 E. 18th St., New York
Date:
Not Noted
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Kh'vel dir zogn shoyn, az du vest zayn mayn kroyn,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'וועל דיר זאָגן שוין, אַז דו טעסט זייַן מייַן קרוין
Notes:
Sung by Itzik Feld and Lucy Levin. Theater Program Cover entirely in English: "Itzik Feld and Lucy Levin's two song hits from Sholom Secunda's Musical Comedy 'Pini fin Pinchev' by Louis Freiman, Lyrics by Jacob Jacobs Now playing at the Public Theater, Second Ave. at 4th St., New York with Irving Grossman, Diana Goldberg, Paul Burstein, Yetta Zwerling and an All Star Cast." Photos presumably of Itzik Feld, Lucy Levin and Louis Freiman. Photos of Irving Grossman, Diana Goldberg and Paul Burstein. Program includes synopsis of the plot, photos of scenes from the play with credits and cast on the back cover.
Folder:
51
Series:
1
Arranger:
Joseph M. Estella
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
J. & J. Kammen Music Co
Publisher address:
NY 19, NY
Date:
1956
Provenance:
Gift of Barbara Moskow
First line:
Vu du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, du bist mayn harts,
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס דו ווילסט, דאָס וויל איך אויך, דו ביסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,...

Recordings

On album:
K-007(a) (Sing-Along IN Yiddish with Marv Kurz — זינגט מיט מיר אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
16669
Artist:
Kurz, Marv
First line:
Vos du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, Du bist mayn harts, mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל איך אױך, דו ביסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-016(b) (Seymour Rexsite Sings Jewish Folk Songs & Yiddish Theatre...)
Track ID:
16670
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Vos du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, du bist mayn harts,
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל אַיך אױך, דו בֿיסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-021(a) (Raisins and Almonds Benny Michel and his Orchestra)
Track ID:
16671
Artist:
Michal, Benny and Orch
First line:
Vos du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, Du bist mayn harts, mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל איך אױך, דו ביסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-045(a) (Nu! Klezmer Plus! Featuring Sid Beckerman and Howie Lees)
Track ID:
16672
Artist:
Klezmer Plus
First line:
Vos du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, Du bist mayn harts, mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל איך אױך, דו ביסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-045(b) (Klezmer Plus! Featuring Sid Beckerman & Howie Leess)
Track ID:
16673
Bass:
Abruzzo, Tom
Clarinet:
Beckerman, Sid
Trumpet:
Gross, Ken
Artist:
Klezmer Plus
Tenor Sax:
Leess, Howie
Tenor Banjo:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Vos du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, Du bist mayn harts, mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל איך אױך, דו ביסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-034(a) (Neshoma Orchestra Presents THE NEW YORK KLEZMER ENSEMBLE)
Track ID:
16674
Artist:
New York Klezmer Ensemble
Artist:
Musiker, Ray, arrangement
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
T-007(e) (Freilech In HI Fi Volume 2 Jewish Wedding Dances)
Track ID:
16675
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Murray Lehrer Ensemble
Track comment:
Skrip Klezmer Skr../ Vus Du Vilst../ Esheys Khayil/
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
G-005(a) (Isaac Goodfriend sings Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
18626
Artist:
Goodfriend, Cantor Isaac
First line:
Kh'vel dir zogn shoyn, az du vest zayn mayn kroyn.
First line (Yiddish):
כ'װעל דיר זאָגן שױן, אַז דו װעסט זײַן מײַן קרױן.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-019(e) (Klezmer Wedding featuring Marty Levitt, Clarinet/Marty Levit, King of the Klezmers)
Track ID:
19808
Artist:
Marty Levitt Orchestra
First line:
Vos du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, Du bist mayn harts, mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל איך אױך, דו ביסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,
Track comment:
Vilst, Dos Vil../ Oy S'iz Gut/ Yukl/ Grine Kuzine/ Yosl Yosl
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
C-071(a) (Mazl Tov Mis Amigos / Juan Calle and His Latin Lantzman/ Yiddish Favorites In Latin Tempos)
Track ID:
42378
Vocal:
Powell, Ed
Trumpet:
Cheatham, Doc
Trumpet:
Oles, Lou
Trumpet:
Terry, Clark
Timbals:
Rodriguez, Willie
Piano:
Palmieri, Charles
Lute/Arranger:
Cali, John
Conga/Bongos:
Barretto, Ray
Conductor, Latin Lantzman:
Calle, Juan
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Flute:
Russell, Shelly
Bass:
Marshall, Wendell
First line:
Vos du vilst, dos vil ikh oykh, du bist mayn harts, mayn moyekh,…
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דו װילסט, דאָס װיל איך אױך, דו ביסט מײַן האַרץ, מײַן מוח,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Dance/Klezmer/Latin/Cha Cha
Length:
3:00

Vos Iz Gevorn Fun Mayn Shtetele — װאָס איז געװאָרן פֿון מײַן שטעטעלע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Cantorial
Subject:
Memory/Cantor/Khazn/Childhood
Transliteration:
Alb H-002(a)/Alb M-068(a)04Ephemera 764
Translation:
Alb H-033(a)/Alb M-068(a)04/Ephemera 764
Related information in folder 764:
Comments:
1 3/282017 Tranliterated Yiddish text and English translation entered in Ephemera March 28, 2017
Sheet music:
Folder:
220
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/Yiddish
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1949
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
18
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermanen zikh, ven ikh ben a kind geven…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, ווען איך בין אַ קינד געווען...
Notes:
Blue lettering in Yiddish and English. As sung by the famous concert and radio artists, Moishe Oysher, Freidele Oysher, Maurice Ganchoff, Seymour Rechtzeit and Jacob Susanoff. Price 40 cents.
Folder:
79
Series:
4
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Date:
1948
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Ven ikh nem demonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, ווען איך בין אַ קינד...
Notes:
Photocopy. Sheet music, no cover, part of handout by Zalmen Mlotek at Klez Kamp or Circle Lodge summer program.

Recordings

On album:
N-008(a) (Fay Nicoll Sings: Yiddish Hebrew Russian English)
Track ID:
16704
Vocal:
Nicoll, Faye
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
S-055(a) (Shaindele Sings The Songs Of Her People)
Track ID:
16705
Vocal:
Sheyndele Di Khazente — שײַנדעלע די חזנטע (דזשין גאָרניש)
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Narrator, English:
Scooler, Tsvi — סקולער, צבֿי
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Mayn Shtetele"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
S-070(a) (Starker Als Flammen Lieder Aus Dem Documentarfilm)
Track ID:
16706
Vocal:
Rottenberg, David
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
H-002(a) (Cantor Jacob Hass Hebrew and Yiddish Folksongs)
Track ID:
20692
Vocal:
Hass, Cantor Jacob
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
H-033(a) (Pamele Hitchcock, soprano Master's Recital Gratz College)
Track ID:
21763
Vocal:
Hitchcock, Pamela
Piano:
Daugherty, Mark
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Master's recital, Gratz College, April 17, 1944
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
M-053(b) (Meredith Heritage of Jewish Folklore — אַ ייִדישע ירושה)
Track ID:
25126
Vocal:
Meredith — מערעדיט
Arranger/Musical Director:
Biota, Pablo, arr and musical dir
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Track comment:
Recorded in France
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
P-028(a) (Cantor David Propis sings Memories of Home)
Track ID:
25161
Vocal:
Propis, Cantor David
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line:
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
A-022(b) (Yiddish Memories/ Avraham Albrecht)
Track ID:
35872
Vocal:
Albrecht, Avraham — אלבריט, אַבֿרהם
Arranger:
Kantor, Etan
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
5:28
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42436
Vocal:
Miller, Cantor Benzion
Artist:
Barcelona Symphony
Orchestration/Arranger:
Hearshen, Ira
Arranger:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Ven ikh nem dermonen zikh, ven ikh bin a kind geven, in der heym, in shtetele…
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך נעם דערמאָנען זיך, װען איך בין אַ קינד געװען, אין דער היים,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Cantorial
Length:
5:39

Vos Zol Ikh Ton — װאָס זאָל איך טאָן

Author:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Subject:
Theater

Recording

On album:
B-012(f) (Peysekhe Burshteyn Zingt Lider Fun Mit 30 Yor Tsurik — פּסחקע בורשטײן זינגט לידער פֿון מיט 30 יאָר צוריק)
Track ID:
16748
First line:
Az yeder zogt az ikh bin a shlimazl, vos zol ikh ton,
First line:
אַז יעדער זאָגט אַז איך הין אַ שלימזל, טאָס זאָל איך טאָן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob Im Lib — װאָס זאָל איך טאָן אַז איך האָב אים ליב

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love/Lament
Subject:
Charlatan/Pimp/Abuse/Court/Judge/Sentence/Family
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Molly Dolly"
Sheet music:
Folder:
85
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th Street, New York
Date:
1925
Provenance:
Gift of Robert Alan Friedman
First line:
Kh'ken a meydl an eydele bay tate mame,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'קען אַ מיידל אַן איידעלע בייַ טאַטע מאַמע,
Notes:
Cover: Three song titles in Yiddish - Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob Im Lib: Molly Dolly: Kh'vil A Meydl vi Mayn Mame Iz Geven. Photos of Yakov Kalich, Molly Picon and Yosef Rumshinsky. "in Joseph Edelstein's Second Ave. Theater, Second Ave and Second Street. Back Cover includes Yiddish Chorous of "Molly Dolly" and "Kh'vil A Meydl Vi Mayn Mame Iz Geven" and cast of characters in Yiddish and English in "Joseph Rumshinsky's Musical Comedy 'Molly Dolly'".

Recordings

On album:
P-004(c) (Molly Picon sings Song Hits of the Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
16749
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Ikh ken a meydl, a eydele, bay tate mame, vi a blum zi bliet
First line:
איך קען אַ מײדל, אַן אײדעלע, בײַ טאַטע מאַמע, װי אַ בלום זי בליִט,
On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
16750
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Narrator:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
First line:
Ikh ken a meydl, a eydele, bay tate mame, vi a blum zi bliet
First line:
איך קען אַ מײדל, אַן אײדעלע, בײַ טאַטע מאַמע, װי אַ בלום זי בליִט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Molly Dolly"
On album:
P-004(e) (The Very Best Of Molly Picon 14 Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
24592
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Ikh ken a meydl, a eydele, bay tate mame, vi a blum zi bliet
First line:
איך קען אַ מײדל, אַן אײדעלע, בײַ טאַטע מאַמע, װי אַ בלום זי בליִט,
On album:
033v (Casman, Nellie/ Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob.../ Molly Dolly)
Track ID:
29733
Artist:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
On album:
004f (Picon, Molly/ Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob.../ Molly Dolly)
Track ID:
28891
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
On album:
051e (Casman, Nellie/ Molly Dolly/ Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob...)
Track ID:
30215
Artist:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי

Vot Ken You Makh? Es Iz Amerike! — װאָט קען יו מאַך? עס איז אַמעריקע?

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Shund/Humor
Subject:
Customs/America/Europe/Life Style/
Transliteration:
Alb K-030(c)/Alb G-048(d)/Alb K-059(e)/Ephemera 1458
Translation:
Alb K-030(c)/Alb K-059(e)/Ephemera 1458
Additional song notes:
How do you figure it out ? What can you do? It's America See Ephemera 1458 - Aaron lebedeff credited with lyrics Sholom Secunda with music

Recordings

On album:
G-067(d) (Di Gojim Fun Sjtetl un Sjtets — די גױיִם פֿון שטעטל און שטעץ)
Track ID:
31031
Drum/Vibraphone/"Toepan"/Backup Vocals:
Knaven, Vincent
Clarinet/Alto Sax/Soprano Sax/Tin Whistle/Lead Vocal:
Mulder, Jaap
Contra-Bass/Violin/Banjo/Guitar/Backup Vocals/Trombone:
Tseard, Nauta
Trumpet/Back-up Vocals:
van der Reijden, Sjaak
Bass Tuba/Bass Trombone/Violin/Whistle/Backup Vocals/Trombon:
Roelofsen, Eric
Accordion/Backup Vocals:
Sijtsma, Jacob
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
K-030(c) (Kapelye's טשיקען Chicken)
Track ID:
16751
Artist:
Kapeyle and Michael Alpert — קעפּעליע און מיקעל אַלפּערט
Conductor:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
On album:
L-002(c) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fifteen Favorites of .. Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
16752
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
Track comment:
Recorded under "What Can You Mach S'iz America"
On album:
G-013(d)4 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 07 and 08)
Track ID:
16753
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 7. Song of the Golden Land, Immigrants and Theatre
On album:
W-017(a) (The Wholesale Klezmer Band "Bop Till You Plotz")
Track ID:
16754
Artist:
Wholesale Klezmer Band
Vocal/Conductor:
Kurland, (Joe) Yosl — קורלאַנד, יוסל
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
On album:
T-007(j) (Dave Tarras Yiddish-American Klezmer Music 1925-1956)
Track ID:
16755
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Alexander Olshanetsky Orchestra — אַלעקסאַנדער אָלשאַנעצקי אָרקעסטער
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
Track comment:
Recorded under "What Can You Mach S'is America"
On album:
G-067(b) (Di Gojim (Holland) Grine Medine)
Track ID:
21111
Artist:
Di Gojim (Netherlands) די גױעם (נידירלענדן)
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
On album:
S-068(b) (Shirim Klezmer Orchestra Naftule's Dream)
Track ID:
21443
Artist:
Silberman, Betty & Shirim Klezmer
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line (Yiddish):
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-035(a) (Lomp Nokh Nit Farloshn Jiddische Lieder Gruppe Aufwind — לאָמפּ נאָך נישט פֿאַרלאָשן)
Track ID:
21661
Artist:
Aufwind
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line (Yiddish):
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer
On album:
K-059(e) (Daniel Kempin, Dimitry Reznik Benkshaft — בענקשאַפֿט)
Track ID:
26943
Arranger:
Resnik, Dimitry
Artist:
Kempin, Daniel
Violin:
Resnik, Dimitry
Arranger:
Kempin, Daniel
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
On album:
K-093(a) (Klezmer / Yiddish Swing Music)
Track ID:
30799
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Artist:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob zikh nit geshport, hob gedenkt aroptsulozn…
First line (Yiddish):
קייִן אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב זיך מיט געשפּאָרט, האָב געדענקט אַראָפּצולאָזן און...
Track comment:
Originally Recorded 1929
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop
On album:
039j (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Vot Ken Yu Makh? S'iz Amerike/ Khasene In Tshidzeve)
Track ID:
29928
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
On album:
B-214(a) (Susan Bauer: von der khupe zum Klezkamp, Klezmer-Musik in New York)
Track ID:
42625
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Artist:
Alexander Olshanetsky Orchestra — אַלעקסאַנדער אָלשאַנעצקי אָרקעסטער
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob zikh nit geshport, hob gedenkt aroptsulozn…
First line (Yiddish):
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב זיך מיט געשפּאָרט, האָב געדענקט אַראָפּצולאָזן און...
Track comment:
Originally Recorded 1929
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Klezmer/Theater
Length:
3:18

Vu Bistu Geven ? (Burshtyn) — װוּ ביסטו געװען ? (בורשטײן)

Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Soul/Darling/Romance/Fate/Discovery
Additional song notes:
Where Were You

Recordings

On album:
B-012(d) (Songs From Two Great Yiddish Musicals Burstein — בורשטײן לידער פֿון צװײ גרױסע ייִדישע אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
16795
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
On a rash un on getuml, hob ikh dir getrofn, ikh bin dir...
First line (Yiddish):
אָן אַ רעש און אָן געטומל, האָב איך דיר געטראָפֿן, איך בין דיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet
On album:
B-012(q) (The Burstein Family III. Cast Album)
Track ID:
37046
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
On a rash un on getuml, hob ikh dir getrofn, ikh bin dir...
First line (Yiddish):
אָן אַ רעש און אָן געטומל, האָב איך דיר געטראָפֿן, איך בין דיר...
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41727
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
On a rash un on getuml, hob ikh dir getrofn, ikh bin gliklekh vos kh'hob dir…
First line (Yiddish):
אָן אַ רעש און אָן געטומל, האָב איך דיר געטראָפֿן, איך בין גליקלעך וואָס...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet/Theater/Klezmer
Length:
3:01

Vu Iz Mayn Kind — װוּ איז מײַן קינד

Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Mother/Child/Separation

Recordings

On album:
G-004(b) (Jennie Goldstein Sings 14...Famous Yiddish Theatre Hits)
Track ID:
18588
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Ken greser glik ken gor nit gebn, ven tate-mame dem nakhes..
First line (Yiddish):
קען גרעסער גליק קען גאָר ניט געבן, װען טאַטע-מאַמע דעם נחת
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Title could also be "Ikh Bin A Mame"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop
On album:
G-004(a) (Jennie Goldstein Sings Yiddish Theatre Hits Volume 2)
Track ID:
18598
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Ken greser glik ken gor nit gebn, ven tate-mame dem nakhes..
First line (Yiddish):
קען גרעסער גליק קען גאָר ניט געבן, װען טאַטע-מאַמע דעם נחת
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Not Listed on the Album Notes/ Part of Ikh Bin A Mame
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop
On album:
013g (Goldstein, Jennie, soprano/ Ikh Bin A Mame/ Vu Iz Mayn Kind)
Track ID:
29150
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Ken greser glik ken gor nit gebn, ven tate-mame dem nakhes..
First line (Yiddish):
קען גרעסער גליק קען גאָר ניט געבן, װען טאַטע־מאַמע דעם נחת
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop
On album:
O-060(e)
Track ID:
35391
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Ken greser glik ken gor nit gebn, ven tate-mame dem nakhes..
First line (Yiddish):
קען גרעסער גליק קען גאָר ניט געבן, װען טאַטע-מאַמע דעם נחת
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop

Vu Iz Mayn Ziveg — װוּ איז מײַן זיווג

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Match/Maiden
Transliteration:
Gottlieb 289
Translation:
Gottlieb 289
Additional song notes:
From "Der Kleyem Mazik" See Gottlieb 92-93 for relationship with "Golden Earings"

Recordings

On album:
P-004(c) (Molly Picon sings Song Hits of the Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
16824
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Lig ikh mir in bet baynakht, kh'bin a meydl un ikh trakht,
First line:
ליג איך מיר אין בעט בײַנאַכט, כ'בין אַ מײדל און איך טראַכט,
On album:
P-004(e) (The Very Best Of Molly Picon 14 Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
24599
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Lig ikh mir in bet baynakht, kh'bin a meydl un ikh trakht,
First line:
ליג איך מיר אין בעט בײַנאַכט, כ'בין אַ מײדל און איך טראַכט,
On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31676
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Vu iz mayn zivig? Fregy yedes meydele.
First line (Yiddish):
וווּ איז מײַן זיוויג? פֿרעגט יעדעס מײַדעלע.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
0:48

Vu Nemt Men A Moyshe Rabeynu — װוּ נעמט מען אַ משׁה רבנו

Author:
Kreitzberg, Yasha — קרײַצבערג, יאַשאַ
Composer:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Genre:
Theater/ Deama /Musical
Subject:
Moses/Freedom/Persecution/Rescue/Pharoh/Oppressors
Additional song notes:
How do we find a new Moses today?

Recording

On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
16842
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemb of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Ikh leyg fil mol banakht, ikh shlof nit nor ikh trakht,
First line (Yiddish):
איך לײג פֿיל מאָל באַנאַכט, איך שלאָף ניט נאָר איך טראַכט,
Track comment:
From comedy drama From Berlin To New York by T. Solotorefsky
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Ikh For Arum — איך פֿאָר אַרום

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Minstrel/Wandering/Yanki-Pu
Additional song notes:
Yiddish adaptation of "A Wandering Minstrel I"

Recording

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23434
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Vocal:
Chorus
Vocal:
Broden, Ron
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Ikh for arum un zing, fun feygelekh un binen,
First line (Yiddish):
איך פֿאָר אַרום און זינג, פֿון פֿײגעלעך און בינען,
Track comment:
Ikh For Arum
Language:
Yiddish

Wedding Celebration & Bottle Dance

Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater/Motion Picture/Instrumental

Recording

On album:
F-003(c) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Track ID:
16921
Artist:
Fiddler Soundtrack Chorus & Orch
Arranger/Conductor:
Williams, John
Track comment:
From motion picture version of "Fiddler on the Roof"
Style:
Orchestral/Chorus

Wedding Dance (Fiddler) — חתונה טאַנץ (פֿידלער)

Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater/Instrumental/Wedding
Song comment:
From "Fiddler on the Roof"

Recording

On album:
F-003(a) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך)
Track ID:
16925
Artist:
Fiddler Orchestra — פֿידלער אָרקעסטער
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental/Orchestral

What Can You Mach S'iz America!

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Klezmer
Subject:
Gender Reversal/Peyes/Marriage/Children/Morals/Money
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1600
Translation:
Ephemera 1600
Related information in folder 1600:
Comments:
1. 8/8/2017 Transliteration and translation entered in Ephemera on August 8, 2017

Recordings

On album:
xL-002(c)
Track ID:
16946
Vocal/Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line:
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
Track comment:
Recorded under "What Can You Mach S'iz America"
On album:
A-095(a) (Anthology of Jewish Music / Yiddish Hebrew & Klezmer)
Track ID:
40265
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Length:
3:17

When Messiah Comes

Also known as:
Wenn Messias Kommt
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Messiah/Moshiekh/Survival
Song comment:
Written for "Fiddler on the Roof" but not included in the production.

Recordings

On album:
B-005(a) (Herschel Bernardi sings Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
16968
Vocal:
Bernardi, Herschel
Arranger/Conductor:
Matz, Peter
First line:
When messiah comes, he will say to us, I apologize that I...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Concert
On album:
A-042(b) (Ich Hab' Kein Sharfes Messer Anita Ammersfeld)
Track ID:
27313
Translation, German:
Bronner, Gerhard
Vocal:
Freeman, Ethan
Track comment:
Recorded under "Wenn Messias Kommt"
Language:
German

Yaneks Khasene — יאַנעקס חתונה

Author:
Kulbak, Moyshe — קולבאַק, משה
Composer:
Remigar
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Subject:
Drinking/Wedding/Peasant/Non Jewish/Shtetl/Clothes/Utensils
Origin:
PL PYS 155/CD S-062(a)/Steinberg 232
Transliteration:
ML PYS 155.CD S-062(a)
Translation:
ML PYS 155/CD S-062(a)
Music:
ML PYS 155

Recordings

On album:
C-007(a) (Canciones Judias Alegres)
Track ID:
17113
First line:
In a groysn vayten dorf, freylekh lustig iz atsind,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ גרױסן װײַטען דאָרף, פֿרײלעך לוסטיק איז אַצינד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-062(a) (Sheh-Sheh Songs of My Grandfather — לידער פֿון מײַן זײדן שעשע)
Track ID:
17114
Vocal:
Sheh Sheh — שעשע
First line:
In a groysn dorf, freylekh iz atsind, khasene iz haynt,
First line (Yiddish):
איך אַ גרױסן דאָרף, פֿרײליך איז אַצינד, חתןנה איז הײַנט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-088(a) (Herman Snyder And Friends At Home — חיים סנײַנדער און חבּרים אין דער הײם)
Track ID:
19968
Vocal:
Snyder, Herman & Friends — שנײַדער, חיים און חבֿרים
First line:
In a kleyem dorf, iz freylekh gor atsind, yanek der mekhutn,
First line (Yiddish):
איך אַ קלײנעם דאָרף, איז פֿרײליך גאָר אַצינד, יאַנעק דער מחותּן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-093(a)1 (Leo Summergrad Yiddish Folksongs 1959 Vol 1 of 2)
Track ID:
23169
Vocal:
Summergrad, Leo
First line:
In a groysn dorf, freylekh iz atsind, khasene hot haynt,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ גרױסן דאָרף, פֿרײליך איז אַצינד, חתונה האָט הײַנט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-038(c) (Mark Aizikovitch / In Jiddischn Wort / Lieder Verfolgter judisch-sowjetischer dichter — אין ייִדישען וואָרט)
Track ID:
31408
Vocal/Arranger:
Ayzikovitch, Mark — אײַזיקאָװיטש, מאַרק
Accordion/Arranger/Vocal:
Yavir, Nikolai — יאַוויר, ניקאָלי
Tsimbl/Arranger/Vocal:
Nasarov, Konstantin — נאַזאַראָוו, קאָנסטאַנטין
Violin/Vocal:
Babenko, Alexander — באַבענקאָ, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
In a groysn vayten dorf, freylekh iz atsind,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ גרױסן דאָרף, פֿרײלעך איז אַצינד,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Concert
Length:
3:54

Yene Gliklekhe Yorn — יענע גליקלעכע יאָרן

Author:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Memory/Love/Youth

Recording

On album:
Z-019(b) (Idish De Corazon Zoila — האַכום ייִדיש)
Track ID:
26222
Vocal:
Aguinsky, Zoila
First line:
Yorn, di sheyne, in friling fun lebn, di gantse velt...
First line:
יאָרן, די שײנע, אין פֿרילינג פֿון לעבן, די גאַנצע װעלט שמעכעלט..
Track comment:
Spanish translat with album - Aquellos anos felices

Yiddisher Samba — ייִדישער סאַמבאַ

Also known as:
Samba Yiddish
Author:
Laudan, Stanley
Composer:
Laudan, Stanley
Genre:
Theater/Samba/Novelty

Recordings

On album:
L-027(a) (Stanley Laudan and his Ensemble YIDDISH COCKTAIL)
Track ID:
17520
Artist:
Stanley Laudan Ensemble
Vocal/Ensemble Conductor:
Laudan, Stanley
First line:
Yidishe samba, di yidishe samba, es ritmen, es ...
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Latin/Samba/Pop
On album:
L-027(b) (Yiddish Family Album Featuring Rita Marlowe & Stanley Laudan)
Track ID:
3807
Artist:
Stanley Laudan Ensemble
Ensemble Conductor:
Laudan, Stanley
First line:
Yidishe samba, di yidishe samba, has rhythm, has life,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English

Yiddishkeyt — ייִדישקײט

Author:
Rubintshik, Yisroel — רובינטשיק, ישׂראל
Composer:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Memory/Identity/Survival/Continuity

Recordings

On album:
L-002(f) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fourteen Yiddish Favorites - Volume 2)
Track ID:
17523
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
17524
Author:
Rubintshik, Yisroel — רובינטשיק, ישׂראל
Composer:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
Ven ikh bin geven a kind in unheyb fun mayn lebn,
First line:
װען איך בין געװען אַ קינד אין אָונהײב פֿון מײַן לעבן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Barbara Song From Threepenny Opera — ברברה

Author:
Brecht, Bertolt
Composer:
Weill, Kurt
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Prostitute
Origin:
Gottlieb 288
Translation:
Gottlieb 288

Recordings

On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31673
Vocal:
Lenya, Lotte
First line:
Ja, da kann man sich doch nicht nur hinlegen, ja, da muss man kalt un herzlos…
Language:
German
Style:
Bitter
Length:
0:43
On album:
B-039(a) (Shiri Brekht — שירי ברכט תיאטרון זוית בשיתוף א. דשא (פשנל))
Track ID:
1933
Artist:
Sansonuv, Rima — סמסונוב, רמה
Hebrew Translation:
Almagor, Dan — אלמגור, דן
Language:
Hebrew

Yidn B'ney Rakhmonim — ייִדן בּני רחמנים

Also known as:
Yahudim Rakhmhin Rakhmuna
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Pity/Orphan
Origin:
Gold Roz 209
Transliteration:
Gold Hesk 23
Translation:
Gold Hesk 23
Music:
Gold Hesk 112/Gold Roz 209

Recordings

On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
17544
Translator:
Shabtai, Yaakov — שבּתאי, יעקב
Track comment:
From Hebrew version of "Dray Howmakhs" by Yakov Shabtai
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18530
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Artist:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Artist:
Gordon, Edith, soprano
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Ver iz dos kind, farblondzhet gevis, es bet hilf atsind,
First line (Yiddish):
װער איז דאָס קינד, פֿאַרנלאָנדדזשעא געװיס, עס בעט הילף אַצינד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18509
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Artist:
Grup-Stoian, Nusha — גרופּ-סטאָיאַן, נושאַ
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Oy, ir yidn b'ney rakhmonim, a gut harts iz do bay aykh,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, איר ייִדן בּני רחמנים, אַ גוט האָרץ איז דאָ בײ אײַך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18557
Artist:
Gal, Nira — גל, נירה
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Hamkhshefa" - Recorded as "Have Mercy On Me"
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28673
Vocal:
Heubaum, Susanne
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Oy, ir yidn bney rakhmonim, a gut harts iz do bay aykh, bay aykh zenen dayunem
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, איר ייִדן בּני רחמנים, אַ גוט האָרץ איז דאָ בײ אײַך, בייִ אייִך זענען...
Track comment:
From "Dray Hotsmakhs"
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
1' 46

Yored Ha'erev (Evening Falls) — יורד הערב

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
M-003(e) (Avrom Ovinu Neged Sore Imuna Shiri Hakhumash - Itsik Manger — אברהם אבינו נגד שׂרה אמנו שירי החומש של איציק מאנגער בּעברית)
Track ID:
17783
Vocal:
Artsi, Shlomo — ארצי, שלמה
Translation, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Track comment:
Hebrew version of Manger's "Khumash Lider" - "Medresh Itsik"
Language:
Hebrew

Yosele Un Feygele — יאָסעלע און פֿײגעלע

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Love

Recordings

On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
17792
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Style:
Duet
On album:
B-012(i) (A Wedding In Shtetl Lillian Lux Peseach & Mike Burstein — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל ליליאַן לוקס פּסח בורסטײן מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
17793
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Style:
Duet

Yosl Der Klezmer — יאָסל דער קלעזמער

Also known as:
Yosele Klezmer
Author:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Klezmer/Musician

Recordings

On album:
M-005(a) (Michal Michalesko At The Yiddish Theatre / 15 Famous Hits)
Track ID:
17827
Vocal:
Mikhalesko, Michal — מיכאַלעסקאָ, מיכל
First line:
A mol iz a bokher a klezmer geven, er hot di velt shtelekh..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מאָל איז אַ בּחור אַ קלעזמער געװען, ער האָט די װעלט שטעטלעך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop
On album:
K-010(a) (Miriam Kressyn Sings Your Favorite Jewish Songs)
Track ID:
17790
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
Shpil Yidele, oyf dayn fidele, shpil a lidele sheyn,
First line:
שפּיל ייִדעלע, אױף דײַן פֿידעלע, שפּיל אַ לידעלע שײן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
G-001(a) (Henri Gerro & Rosita Londner Der Zingendiker Milner/ Lomir Zikh Iberbetn)
Track ID:
18452
Author/Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Ensemble Director:
Berezovsky, Shaul — בערעזאָװסקי, שאול
First line:
A mol iz a bokher a klezmer geven, er hot di velt shtelekh..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מאָל איז אַ בּחור אַ קלעזמער געװען, ער האָט די װעלט שטעטלעך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of musical titled "Drey Zikh Milekhl"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop
On album:
M-055(a) (Lekhaim Yidn/Budte Zdravi Zide/Jewish Folk Songs/Yakov Magid — לחיים ייִדן !)
Track ID:
22735
Author/Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Artist:
Magid, Yakov & Ensemble — מאַגיד, יעקבֿ מיט אַנסאַמבל
First line:
A mol iz a bokher a klezmer geven, er hot....
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מאָל איז אַ בּחור אַ קלעזמער געװען, ער האָט....
Track comment:
Recorded in Czech Republic
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop
On album:
R-056(b) (Astrid Ruff/ Chante, Reyzele, Chante!/ Chansons De Femmes En Yiddish)
Track ID:
38224
Contrebasse / Doublebass:
Laurent, Gautier
Accordeon:
Weyh, Yves
Chant / Vocal:
Ruff, Astrid
First line:
Az yosl der klezmer shpilt oyf a simkhe, Tantst di khevre vi a khvalye in yam.
First line (Yiddish):
אַז יאָסל דער כּלי-זמר שפילט אויף אויף אַ שׂימחה טאַנצט די חבֿרה ווי אַ כוואַל
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
4:25

You'll Never Walk Alone

Author:
Hammerstein, Oscar
Composer:
Rodgers, Richard
Genre:
Pop/Inspirational/Theater
Subject:
Storm/Fear/Strength/Persistance/Hope/Courage
Origin:
Ephemera 1029
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Carousal"

Recordings

On album:
L-001(c) (Bina Landau sings of The Golden Peacock and others. — בינה לאַמדאו זינגט דאָס ליד פֿון דער גאָלדענער פּאַװע און אַנדערע.)
Track ID:
17869
Author:
Hammerstein, Oscar
Composer:
Rodgers, Richard
Artist:
Landau, Bina — לאַנדאַו, בינה
Arranger Orchestral:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high,
Track comment:
Medley with "Shtil, Di Nakht Iz ..." and "Shir Hapalmakh"
On album:
S-175(b)
Track ID:
35831
Vocal:
Streisand, Barbara
Orchestra Conductor/Arranger:
Lubbock, Jeremy
First line:
When you walk through the storm, hold your head up high, and don't be afraid...
Language:
English
Style:
concert
Length:
6:10

Yukl Mit Zayn Yukelele — יאָקל מיט זײַן יאָקעלײלי

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Comic
Subject:
Musician/Ukelele
Additional song notes:
Yukl With His Ukulele

Recording

On album:
L-002(f) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fourteen Yiddish Favorites - Volume 2)
Track ID:
17902
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Mayn kale zugt tsu mir, "Yukl dolling dear, ikh hob dir..."
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן כּלה זאָגט צו מיר, "יאָקל דאָלינג דיר, איך האָב דיר ליב..."
Language:
Yiddish

A Gute Vokh Fun Der Alter Heym — אַ גוטע װאָך פֿון דער אַלטער הײם

Genre:
Theater/Memory
Subject:
Grandfather/Zmiros/ShabosHavdole/Uncle/Grandmother
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 12
Translation:
Peppler 2 12
Music:
Peppler 2 12
Additional song notes:
A Good Week From the Old Home

Recordings

On album:
T-001(a) (Masterworks Of The Yiddish Theatre Volume 1)
Track ID:
254
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Ot shteyt far mir a bild fun der heym, a bild vos iz azoy...
First line:
אָט שטײט פֿאָר מיר אַ בילד פֿון דער הײם, אַ בילד װאָס איז אַזױ זיס..
Track comment:
Includes Psalms, Hmavdil,
On album:
T-020(a) (Popular Jewish Melodies Featuring Elie Taube)
Track ID:
255
Artist:
Taube, Cantor Elie — לעבעדעף, אַהרן (1873-1960)
First line:
Es shteyt far mir a bild fun der heym, a bild vos iz azoy...
First line:
עס שטײט פֿאָר מיר אַ בילד פֿון דער הײם, אַ בילד װאָס איז אַזױ זיס..
Track comment:
Includes Psalms, Hamavdil
On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
256
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemb of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Ot shvebt far mir a bild fun der heym, a bild vos iz azoy...
First line:
אָט שװעבט פֿאָר מיר אַ בילד פֿון דער הײם, אַ בילד װאָס איז אַזױ זיס
Track comment:
Includes Psalms, Hmavdil,
On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41364
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Ot shteyt far mir a bild fun der alter heym, a bild vos iz azoy gut un ayngenem,
First line (Yiddish):
אָט שטייט פֿאַר מיר אַ בילד פֿון דער אַלטער היים, אַ בילד וואָס אַיז אַזוי גוט..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:56

Zayt Ale Shtil Un Ale Hert Zikh Tsu — זײַט אַלע שטיל און אַלע הערט זיך צו

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Revels/Listen/Assistance
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Your Revels Cease, Assist Me All of You"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23445
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Vocal/Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Scoll, Roberta
Vocal:
Zibitt, Rickie
Vocal:
Gertz, Roz
First line:
Zayt ale shtil, un ale hert zikh tsu,
First line (Yiddish):
זײַט אַלע שטיל און הערט זיך צו,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
xM-036(b)
Track ID:
23446
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Chorus
Vocal:
Bennis, Phil
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Zayt ale shtil, un ale hert zikh tsu,
First line:
זײַט אַלע שטיל און הערט זיך צו,
Track comment:
See "Your Revels Cease Assist Me (Yid)"

Zi — זי

Genre:
Love/Novelty/Theater
Additional song notes:
Her

Recordings

On album:
S-025(b) (Ludwig Satz Sings His Most Famous Yiddish Theatre Classics 3)
Track ID:
18024
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Ikh volt gevolt geshtokhn zayn, vi kishan, un a shir,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װאָלט געװאָלט געשטאָכן זײַן, װי קישאָן, אָן אַ שיר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Z-011(f) (Talila & Ben Zimet / Yiddish Atmosphere)
Track ID:
28740
Piano:
Schaff, Eddy
Vocal:
Zimet, Ben
Vocal:
Talila
Trumpet:
Derouin, Michel
Contrabass:
Mortarelli, Pierre
Piano:
Schaff, Eddy
First line:
Ikh volt gevolt geshtokhn zayn, vi kishan, un a shir,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װאָלט געװאָלט געשטאָכן זײַן, װי קישאָן, אָן אַ שיר,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing/Duet
Length:
003:30
On album:
051p (Satz, Ludwig/ Zi (She)/ Papa)
Track ID:
30236
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Ikh volt gevolt geshtokhn zayn, vi kishon, un a shir,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װאָלט געװאָלט געשטאָכן, װי קישאָן, אָן אַ שיר,
Language:
Yiddish

Zingerela (Yid) — זינגערעלאַ (ייִדיש)

Author:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Folk/Theater
Subject:
Love/Prisoner/Jail/Separation
Translation:
CD K-075(b)

Recordings

On album:
E-001(g) (David Eshet sings In Such A Way — דוד עשת זינגט נאָר אַזױ)
Track ID:
18069
Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Droguvits, M. ? — דרגוביץ, ד.
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Arranger/Conductor:
Moskowitz, Martin — מוסקוביץ, מרטין
First line:
Zingerela, zingerela, ven di oygn dayne finklen,
First line:
זינגערעלאַ, זינגערעלאַ, װען די אױגן דײַנע פֿײנקלען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
K-075(b) (Wolf Krakowski/ Goyrl: Destiny — גױרל)
Track ID:
28712
Vocal/Additional Verses:
Krakowski, Wolf
Instrumental Accompaniment:
The Lonesome Brothers
First line:
Zingarele, tayere zise, far dir lig ikh haynt in tvise, vi azoy ken ikh nokh..
First line (Yiddish):
זינגערעלע, טײַערע זיסע, פֿאַר דיר ליג איך הײַנט אין תּפֿיסה, װי אַזױ קען איך..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Soft Rock/Rhumba
Length:
4' 42'
On album:
G-105(a) (Golem! / Citizen Boris)
Track ID:
38719
Violin:
Jorabins, Alicia
Bass:
Bergren-Chrisman, Taylor
Drums:
Monaghan, Tim
Trombone:
Hasselbring, Curtis
Vocals, Trombone:
Diskin, Aaron
Vocals, Accordion:
Kogan, Annette Ezekiel
First line:
Zingerela, zingerela, ven di oygn dayne finklen,
First line (Yiddish):
זינגערעלאַ, זינגערעלאַ, װען די אױגן דײַנע פֿײנקלען,
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
4:12

Zingt Zhe Lidelekh — זינגט זשע לידעלעך

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Celebration

Recordings

On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
18077
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Khasene In Shtetl Ensemble
First line:
Zingtzhe lidelekh, zingtzhe lidelekh, lomir ale do a...
First line:
זינגטזשע לידעלעך, זינגטזשע לידעלעך, לאָמיר אַלע דאָ אַ טענצל...
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
On album:
B-012(i) (A Wedding In Shtetl Lillian Lux Peseach & Mike Burstein — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל ליליאַן לוקס פּסח בורסטײן מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
18078
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Zingtzhe lidelekh, zingtzhe lidelekh, lomir ale do a...
First line (Yiddish):
זינטזשע לידעלעך, זינגטזשע לידעלעך, לאָמיר אַלע דאָ אַ טענצל...
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish

Zlatapol — זלאַטאַפּאָל

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Place/Zlatapol/CitiesShtetl/Home/Memory
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "What Girls Do"
Sheet music:
Folder:
671
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
444
First line:
Ikh bin aykh moykhl ale zibn gliken…
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אײַך מוחל אַלע זיבן גליקן, וועמען עס געפֿללט פּאַריז און וויען,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Leon Gold and Alexander Olshanetsky on front cover. From the Operetta "What Girls Do" starring Molly Picon. Played at David Kessler's Second Avenue Theatre, New York. Price 30 cents. Back cover includes Yiddish words and Cast of Characters of play, in Yiddish and English.

Recordings

On album:
R-016(b) (Seymour Rexsite Sings Jewish Folk Songs & Yiddish Theatre...)
Track ID:
18087
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Zlatapol, mayn kleyn shtetele, Zlatapol, mayn sheyn shtetele
First line (Yiddish):
זלאַטאַפּאַל, מײַן קלײן שטעטעלע, זלאַטאַפּאָל, מײַן שײן שטעטעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-007(e) (Freilech In HI Fi Volume 2 Jewish Wedding Dances)
Track ID:
18088
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Murray Lehrer Ensemble
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
G-105(e) (Golem/ Homesick Songs)
Track ID:
41448
contrabass:
Bergren-Chrisman, Taylor
drums:
Cromwell, Laura
vocals, tambourine:
Diskin, Aaron
trombone:
Hasselbring, Curtis
vocals, accordion:
Kogan, Annette Ezekiel
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
3:45

Zmiros (Jacobs) — זמירות (דזאַקאָבס)

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Memory/Family/Sabbath/Shabos/Children/Song/Joy
Origin:
Alb 054(a)
Transliteration:
Alb H-002(c)/Alb 054(a)
Translation:
Alb 054(a)
Sheet music:
Folder:
413
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
189
First line:
Gedenkt ir yene zise tseytn ven mir senen kinder nokh geven.
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקט איר יענע זיסע צייַטן ווען מיר זייַנען קינדער נאַך געטטען,
Notes:
Black lettering, Hebrew/Yiddish/English. Photo insert of Sholom Secunda. Price 50 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
G-005(a) (Isaac Goodfriend sings Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
18622
Vocal:
Goodfriend, Cantor Isaac
First line:
Gedenkt ir yene zise tsaytn, ven mir zenen kinder nokh...
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקט איר יענע זיסע צײַטן, װען מיר זענען קינדער נאָך געװען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-031(a) (Jewish Classic Songs by Henry Belasco)
Track ID:
18095
Vocal:
Belasco, Henry
First line:
Gedenkt ir yene sheyne tsaytn, ven mir zenen kinder nokh...
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקט איר יענע שײנע צײַטן, װען מיר זענען קינדער נאָך געװען,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
H-002(c) (Cantor Jacob Hass Jewish Folk Songs..&..Hebrew...Melodies)
Track ID:
20723
Vocal:
Hass, Cantor Jacob
First line:
Gedenkt ir yene sheyne tsaytn, ven mir zenen kinder nokh...
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקט איר יענע שײנע צײַטן, װען מיר זענען קינדער נאָך געװען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-054(a) (Robert Paul Abelson, Baritone / Joyce Rosenzweig, Piano / A Leyter Tus Himl/ A Ladder to Heaven/ The Art of Jewish Song — אַ לייטער צום הימל)
Track ID:
35848
Vocal:
Abelson, Cantor Robert Paul
Piano/Arrangement:
Rosenzweig, Joyce
First line:
Gedenkt ir yene sheyne tsaytn, ven mir zenen kinder nokh geven?
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקט איר יענע שײנע צײַטן, װען מיר זענען קינדער נאָך געװען?
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Art Song
Length:
2:47

Zog Es Mir Nokh A Mol — זאָג עס מיר נאָך אַ מאָל

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Affirmation/Repition/Zionist/Slave/Father/Terror/Cows
Transliteration:
Kammen Jaff 8/Ephemera 1563
Translation:
Ephemera 1563/Alb M-068(a)04
Music:
Kammen Jaff 8
Additional song notes:
See Israeli and Jewish Song Hits for the Eb Alto Saxaphone Kammen Jaff Book Index M108.I82 1963, P 8 for transliteration and music Say It Again From "Di Gantse Velt Iz A Teater"
Related information in folder 1563:
Comments:
1.3/26/17 Yiddisn transliteration and English translation from internet entered in Ephemera on March 26, 2017
Sheet music:
Folder:
77
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press
Publisher address:
28 E. Fourth Street, NY
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996 and Debra Rasansky, March 2017
First line:
Ir hot aza blas ponim un nokh file semunim,
First line (Yiddish):
איר האָט אַזאַ בלאַס פּנים, און נאַך פֿילע סעמונים,
Notes:
Original Sheet Music Contributed by Debra Rasansky March 2017
Folder:
1011
Series:
4
Arranger:
Scher, William
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Company
Publisher address:
54 Second Ave, New York, New York 10003
Date:
1955
Provenance:
Gift of Faye and Jerry Rosenthal
First line:
Zog, zog, zog es mir, ikh vil es hern shoyn fun dir,
First line (Yiddish):
זאָג, זאָג, זאָג עס מיר, איך וויל עס הערן שוין פֿון דיר,
Notes:
From "Metro Folio Popular Jewish Songs" catalogued in Van Pelt Library M1852.P67 1955

Recordings

On album:
B-028(a) (The World Of The Barry Sisters Memorable Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
18100
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Zug (7), Zug es mir nokh a mol (2), ikh bin gern tsu heren..
First line (Yiddish):
זאָג (7), זוג עס מיר נאָך אַ מאָל (2), איך בין גערן צו הערען...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing
On album:
B-028(e) (At Home With The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
18101
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Zug es mir nokh a mol, vayl ikh bin gern tsu hern di...
First line (Yiddish):
זאָג עס מיר נאָך אַ מאָל, װײַל איך בין גערן צו הערען די שײנע...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing
On album:
F-019(a) (More Bagels and Bongos Irving Fields Trio)
Track ID:
18102
Artist:
Fields Trio, Irving
Artist:
Fields, Irving, piano & arr
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental/Latin
On album:
K-059(e) (Daniel Kempin, Dimitry Reznik Benkshaft — בענקשאַפֿט)
Track ID:
26935
Artist:
Kempin, Daniel
Arranger:
Resnik, Dimitry
Violin:
Resnik, Dimitry
Arranger:
Kempin, Daniel
First line:
Ven ikh zol zikh nor oystoygen, gefinen kheyn in dayne oygn,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל זיך נאָר אױסטױגען, געפֿינען חן אין דײַנע אױגן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing
On album:
K-068(e) (Klezaimir Back in the Shtetl Again — צוריק אין דעם שטעטל נאָכאַמאָל)
Track ID:
27140
Artist:
Klezamir
Vocal:
Bernard, Rhoda
First line:
Ven ikh zol zikh nor oystoygen gefinen kheyn in dayne oygn,
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל זיך נאָר אױסטױגן געפֿינינען חן אין דײַנע אױגן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42427
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Barcelona Symphony
Orchestration:
Russ, Patrick
Arranger:
Russ, Patrick
Arranger:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Ven ikh zol zikh nor oystoygen, gefinen kheyn in dayne oygn, volt di gantse velt
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך זאָל זיך נאָר אױסטױגען, געפֿינען חן אין דײַנע אױגן, וואָלט די גאַנצע...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing/Concert/Klezmer/Theatrical
Length:
2:51

Zog Far Vos — זאָג פֿאַר װאָס

Author:
Jacobs, Jackie
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Transliteration:
Warem 251/CD K-059(d)
Translation:
CD K-059(d)
Music:
Warem 251
Sheet music:
Folder:
1223
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
First line:
Zug far vos, bistu mir azoy tayer, zug far vos, glit du...
Notes:
Lyrics by Jacob Jacobs, Music by Sholom Secunda

Recordings

On album:
G-014(a) (Jose Griminger Lo Que Le Gusta A Usted — דאָס װאָס אײַך געפֿעלט)
Track ID:
19390
Artist:
Handfus, Bela Ariel/ J. Grimminger — האַנדפֿוס, בעלאַ און יוסף גרימינגער
Artist:
Grinblat, Yosele, cond — גרינבלאַט, יוסעלע, דיריגענט
First line:
Zog far vos, bist du mir azoy tayer? Zog far vos,
First line:
זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, ביסט דו מיר אַזױ טײַער? זאָג פֿאַר װאָס,
Track comment:
Part of "Di Bagegenish Mit Mayn Kale"
On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
18105
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Zog far vos, bist du mir azoy tayer? Zog far vos, glit do..
First line:
זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, ביסט דו מיר אַזױ טײַער? זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, גליט דאָס...
On album:
S-027(c) (Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
18106
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Vocal/Accompaniment:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Zog far vos, bist du mir azoy tayer? Zog far vos, glit do..
First line:
זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, ביסט דו מיר אַזױ טײַער? זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, גליט דאָס...
On album:
Y-002(b) (Rumania, Rumania Sabra Sings Yiddish Yaffa Yarkoni)
Track ID:
18107
Artist:
Yarkoni,Yaffa — יפה ירקוני
Artist:
Osser, Glen
First line:
Zog far vos, bist du mir azoy tayer? Zog far vos, glit do..
First line:
זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, ביסט דו מיר אַזױ טײַער? זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, גליט דאָס...
On album:
K-059(a) (Daniel Kempin Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
18108
Artist:
Kempin, Daniel
First line:
Zog far vos, bist du mir azoy tayer? Zog far vos, glit do..
First line:
זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, ביסט דו מיר אַזױ טײַער? זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, גליט דאָס...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
K-059(d) (Daniel Kempin/ Mazl Un Shlamazl — מזל און שלימזל)
Track ID:
22985
Artist:
Kempin, Daniel
Violin:
Meier, Sigi
Contrabass:
Muller, Thomas O. H.
First line:
Gleyb mir, liber, ikh farshey dikh, fun der vaytn, ven ikh..
First line:
גלײב מיר, ליבער, איך פֿאַרשטײ דיך, פֿון דער װײַטן, װען איך זע...
On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22372
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Vocal/Accompaniment:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Zog far vos, bist du mir azoy tayer? Zog far vos, glit do..
First line:
זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, ביסט דו מיר אַזױ טײַער? זאָג פֿאַר װאָס, גליט דאָס...

Zog Zog Zog Es Mir — זאָג זאָג זאָג עס מיר

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Courting/Romance/Affirmation
Origin:
Metro Scher 29
Transliteration:
Metro Scher 8/Alb M-068(a)04/SH 580
Translation:
SH 580
Music:
Metro Scher 8/SH 580
Additional song notes:
Tell It To Me From the musical "Goldele Dem Bekers"
Sheet music:
Folder:
580
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
320
First line:
In veldl baym taykhl iz a bokher gegangen, hot er dort a…
First line (Yiddish):
אין וועלדל בײַם טײַכל איז אַ בחור געגאַנגען, האָט ער דאָרט אַ מיידל דערזען..
Notes:
Red lettering, English/Yiddish. Photo of Ilia Trilling in center. "As sung by Herman Yablokoff". From the production "Goldele Dem Bekers". Price 35 cents. Yiddish words inside front cover.

Recordings

On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
18176
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Zog zog zog es mir, ikh vil es hern shoyn fun dir,
First line:
זאָג זאָג זאָג עס מיר, איך װיל עס הערן שױן פֿון דיר,
On album:
R-039(a) (Our Heritage RUTH Sings Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
18177
Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Vocal:
Ruth
Piano:
Ruben, Jules, piano acc
First line:
Zog, zog, zog es mir, ikh vil es hern shoyn fun dir, di kleyne, di sheyne verter
First line:
זאָג, זאָג, זאָג עס מיר, איך װיל עס בערן שױן פֿון דיר, די קליינע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42433
Vocal:
Snaidas, Nell
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Orchestration/Arranger:
Bennett, Frank
First line:
In vevl baym taykhl is a bokher gegangen, hot er dort a meydl gegangen, zi hot
First line (Yiddish):
אין װעלדל בײַם טײַכל איז אַ בחור געגאָנגען, האָט ער דאָרט אַ מיידל דערזען, זי האָט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Art Song
Length:
3:51

Zohi Yafo (Dos Iz Yafo, Yid) — זוהי יפו (דאָס איז יפו, ייִדיש)

Genre:
Concert/Theater

Recordings

On album:
K-011(a) (Jenny Kessler Sings — זשעני קעסלער זינגט)
Track ID:
18179
Author:
Gamzu, Yosi — גמזו, יוסי
Composer:
Wilensky, Moshe — וילנסקי, משה
Artist:
Kessler, Jenny — קעסלער, זשיני
Conductor:
Moskowitz, Martin — מוסקוביץ, מרטין
Yiddish Adaption:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
First line:
Es geyt oyf di levone iber dekher,
First line:
עס גײט אויף די לבֿנה איבער דעכער,
Track comment:
Translated from the Hebrew. Recorded under "This is Jaffe."
On album:
E-001(d) (The Latest Yiddish Songs by David Eshet — די נײַעסטע לידער אין ייִדיש זינגט דוד עשת)
Track ID:
18180
Author:
Gamzu, Yosi — גמזו, יוסי
Composer:
Wilensky, Moshe — וילנסקי, משה
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Arranger/Conductor:
Moskowitz, Martin — מוסקוביץ, מרטין
Artist:
D. R. G. Orchestra — ד. ר. ג. אָרקעסטער
Yiddish Adaption:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
First line:
Es geyt oyf di levone iber dekher,
First line:
עס גײט אויף די לבֿנה איבער דעכער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Translated from the Hebrew. Recorded under "This is Jaffe."

Zumer Bay Nakht Oyf Di Dekher — זומער בײַ נאַכט אױף די דעכער

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Ward, Charles B.
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Subject:
Summer/Rooftop/Recreation
Additional song notes:
Same melody as "Strawberry Blond"
Related information in folder 174:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Transliteration
Related information in folder 756:
Comments:
1. English Translation

Recordings

On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19372
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam and Mort Freeman — קרעסן, מיריאַם און מאָרט פֿרימאַן
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Zumer bay nakht oyf di dekher, es iz a goldene tsyat,
First line (Yiddish):
זומער בײַ נאַכט אױף די דעכער, עס איז אַ גאָלדענע צײַט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19336
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam and Mort Freeman — קרעסן, מיריאַם און מאָרט פֿרימאַן
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Zumer bay nakht oyf di dekher, es iz a goldene tsyat,
First line (Yiddish):
זומער בײַ נאַכט אױף די דעכער, עס איז אַ גאָלדענע צײַט,
Language:
Yiddish

Ikh Heys Eliykum — איך הייס אליקום

Also known as:
Ani Eliykum
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
All Knowing

Recordings

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28670
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Ikh heys eliykum (2), ikh ken altsding vos s'tut zikh ibern land,
First line (Yiddish):
איך הייס אליקום (2), איך קען אַלצדינג װאָס ס'טוט זיך איבערן לאַנד,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sprightly
Length:
0' 59"
On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
1318
Translation, Hebrew:
Shabtai, Yaakov — שבּתאי, יעקב
Track comment:
Hebrew Version of "Dray Hotsmakhs" by Yacov Shabtai
Language:
Hebrew

Koyft Zhe — קױפֿט זשה

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Customer/Purchase/Market

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28672
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Koyft zhe, koyft zhe, yidn koyft, yidn, kumt tsu undz aher, nokh a mark,
First line (Yiddish):
קױפֿט זשה, קױפֿט זשה, ייִדן קױפֿט, ייִדן, קומט צו אנדז אַהער, נאָך אַ מאַרק,
Track comment:
From "Dray Hotsmakhs"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
March
Length:
1' 39"

Vyo Ferdl — װיאָ פֿערדל

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Hotsmakh/Horse/Speed/Istambul

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28677
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Vyo, fli gikher, vyo, fli gikher un geshvind, loz zikh mir itster trakhtn,
First line (Yiddish):
װיאָ, פֿלי גיכער און געשװינד, לאָז זיך מיר איצטער טראַכן, אַז דו ביסט יאָ דער װינט,
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
1' 26"

Ze Dos Kleydl, Tateshi (Seltzer) — זע דאָס קליידל, טאַטעשי (סלצר)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Style/Dress/Shoes/Father/Daughters/Dream
Origin:
Manger Roz 329
Translation:
Alb T-015(a)

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28678
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Ze tateshi dos kleyd, dos kleyd, tateshi di letste mode, azoy eyns farmogt…
First line (Yiddish):
זע טאַטעשי דאָס קלייד, דאָס קלייד, טאַטעשי, די לעצטע מאָדע, אזױ איינס פֿאַרמאָגט ...
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
2:52

Stambul — ססטאַמבול

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wine/Beer/Drink/Allah

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28680
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Royt vayn iz tov, a fleshl bronfn iz beser, basher undz, alah, nokh tsvey…
First line (Yiddish):
רױט װייִן איז טובֿ, אַ פֿלעשל בראָנפֿן איז בעסער, באַשער אודז, אַלאַ, נאָך צװיי ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Chorus/Klezmer
Length:
1' 37"

Vagabundn — װאַגאַבונדן

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Vagabonds/Homeless/Song

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28684
Artist:
Die Megille Band
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
First line:
Mir shlofn in di parkn un zenen heylik, mit yener heylikeyt fun nekht un…
First line (Yiddish):
מיר שלאָפֿן אין די פּאַרקן און זענען הייליק, מיט יענער הייליקייט פֿון נעכט און...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
March
Length:
2' 15"

Der Ovnt Tunkelt — דער אָװנט טונקעלט

Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28687
Artist:
Die Megille Band
Style:
Instrumental
Length:
2' 07"

Itsik Shpitsik (Seltzer) — איציק שפּיציק (סלצר)

Also known as:
Krasavitse
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater/Humor
Subject:
Rosh Khodesh/New Moon/Wine/Beer/Drinking
Origin:
ML SOG 115
Transliteration:
ML SOG 115
Translation:
ML SOG 115
Music:
ML SOG 115

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28688
Artist:
Die Megille Band
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
First line:
Itsik shpitsik, got mit dir, loyf un koyf a fleshl bir. Loyf un koyf a...
First line (Yiddish):
איציק שפּיטציק, גאָט מיט דיר, לױף און קױף אַ פֿלעשל ביר, לױף און קױף אַ...
Track comment:
Recorded under "Krasavitse"
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
2' 02"

Di Serenade (Video) — די סערענאַדע (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Biblical/Theater/Love
Subject:
Jacob/Sarah/Love
Additional song notes:
Jacob vows to marry Rachel no mater how long it takes.

Recordings

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28690
Vocal:
Herrmann, Kerstin
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Du ligst mistome itst in bet, un kholemst siz avade, un ikh do untern fensterl
First line (Yiddish):
דו ליגסט מסתּמא איצט אין בעט, און חלומסט זיס אַװדאי, און איך דאָ אונטערן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet
Length:
3' 48"
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36085
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet/Theater/Concert

Meezl Mayzl Moyz — מיזל מײַזל מױז

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Finale/Departure/Joy

Recording

On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28691
Artist:
Die Megille Band
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
First line:
Mizl, mayzl, moyz, mayn lid, mayn lid iz oys, ikh fayf af ayer groshn,
First line (Yiddish):
מיזל, מייִזל, מױז, מייִן ליד, מייִן ליד איז אױס, איך פֿייִף אױף אייר גראָשן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
March
Length:
1' 48"

Tate Mame (Witler) — טאַטע מאַמע (װיטלער)

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Lament/Theater
Subject:
Parents/Life/Futility/Alienation/
Translation:
CD K-075(b)

Recording

On album:
K-075(b) (Wolf Krakowski/ Goyrl: Destiny — גױרל)
Track ID:
28701
Vocal:
Krakowski, Wolf
Instrumental Accompaniment:
The Lonesome Brothers
First line:
A pushte kholem iz dos gantse lebn, un on an inhalt loyft es shnel,
First line (Yiddish):
,אַ פּשעטע חלום איז דאָס גאַנצע לעבן און אַן אָ אינהאַלט לױפֿט עס שנעל
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Modern
Length:
4:26

A Grus Fun Der Heym — אַ גרוס פֿון דער היים

Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Greetings/Home/Hunger/Poverty/Memory/Family/Fear
Additional song notes:
Greetings From Home

Recordings

On album:
040j (Medoff, David/ A Grus Fun Der Heym/ Fun Vigl Biz In Keyver)
Track ID:
29954
Vocal:
Medoff, David
First line:
Ikh breng aykh a grus fun der heym, in finsteren land fun…
First line (Yiddish):
איך ברענג אייִך אַ גרוס פֿון דער היים, אין פֿינסטערען לאַנד פֿון אָדעס..
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
034p (Rosenshak, Nahen (w/orch.)/ A Grus Fun Der Heym/ Shenk Mir Mayn Mame)
Track ID:
29762
Vocal:
Rosenshak, Nahen (w/orch.)
First line:
Ikh breng aykh a grus fun der heym, in finsteren land fun…
First line (Yiddish):
איך ברענג אייִך אַ גרוס פֿון דער היים, אין פֿינסטערען לאַנד פֿון אָדעס..
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
008p (Hoffman, Anna/ Kinder Kumt Aheym/ A Grus Fun Der Alter Heym)
Track ID:
29026
Vocal:
Hoffman, Anna
First line:
Ikh breng aykh a grus fun der heym, in finsteren land fun…
First line (Yiddish):
איך ברענג אײַך אַ גרוס פֿון דער היים, אין פֿינסטערען לאַנד פֿון אָדעס..
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
001g (Medoff, David, tenor/ Fun Vigl Biz In Keyver/ A Grus Fun LeibuDer Heym)
Track ID:
28788
Vocal:
Medoff, David
First line:
Ikh breng aykh a grus fun der heym, in finsteren land fun…
First line (Yiddish):
איך ברענג אײַך אַ גרוס פֿון דער היים, אין פֿינסטערען לאַנד פֿון אָדעס…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert
Length:
3:09

Dem Pastekhls Kholem — דעם פּאַסטעכעלס חלום

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Homeless/Faith/Persistence/Maskilic/Plant/Harvest/Land
Additional song notes:
Additional Verses by Smulewitz/ Traveling motif from Zunzer's "Di Sokhe")/ From the play "Lost Sheep" by Thomashevsky.
Sheet music:
Folder:
211
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration/Yiddish
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St., New York, NY
Date:
1913
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
6
First line:
Vi a דhefale yidele blondzshestu um fun land tsu land....
First line (Yiddish):
ווי אַ שעפֿעלע ייִדעלע בלאָנדזעסטו אום פֿון לאַנד צו לאַנד,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering in English and Yiddish. "From the play the Lost Sheep" By B. Thomashefsky. Photo of costumed actor superimposed on theater audience. Seven other first lines of songs by published by Albert Teres on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
056e (Juvelier, Kalmen, tenor/ Dos Shpigl Fun Lebn/ Dem Pastekhls Kholem)
Track ID:
30398
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
On album:
056g (Juvelier, Kalmen/Jewish Orch./ Dem Pastekhls Kholem/ Moshiakh Iz Gekumen)
Track ID:
30401
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Artist:
Jewish Orchestra

Dos Shefele — דאָס שעפֿעלע

Author:
Altman, H. — אַלטמאַן, ה.
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Metaphor
Subject:
Lamb/Wolf/Separation/Home/Shepherd
Additional song notes:
From the operetta the "Jewish Crown" by Boris Thomashevsky.
Sheet music:
Folder:
257
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Albert Teres Music Dealer & Publis
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York. NY
Date:
1913
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
50
First line:
Geven in a kleyninke shayfele a sheyninke.
First line (Yiddish):
געווען איז אַ קליינינקע שעפֿעלע אַ שיינינקע.
Notes:
Dark Blue lettering Yiddish/English. Insert drawing of a sheeep. From the "Jewish Crown" Operetta in four acts by Borris Thomashefsky. Sung by Rosa Karp. Back cover includes first bar of music of seven songs. Price 25 cents.

Recordings

On album:
039d (Juvelier, Kalmen/ Di Yidishe Kroyn/ Dos Shefele)
Track ID:
29920
Artist:
Perlmutter's Orchestra — פּערלמוטערס אָרקעסטער
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
052d (Juvelier, Kalmen/ Dos Shefele/ Di Yidishe Kroyn)
Track ID:
30252
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Artist:
Perlmutter's Orchestra — פּערלמוטערס אָרקעסטער
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Yoseml — דאָס יתומל

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Orphan/Kadish/Mourning/Parents/Unique/Irreplaceable
Sheet music:
Folder:
755
Series:
4
Arranger:
Teres, Albert
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres, Music Dealer
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
657
First line:
Ersht nekhtn gefrayt zikh geredt, ven di mame hot mir gebet
First line (Yiddish):
ערשט נעכטן געפֿרייט זיך גערעדט, ווען די מאַמע האָט מיך געבעט,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Goldfaden (by Mandelkern Photo). Front cover includes a Catalogue of Celebrated Jewish Music for Piano with Words. Also on front cover; The Sweetest Waltz Ever Published, first two lines of music. Price 20 cents.

Recordings

On album:
004j (Paskel, Simon/ Dos Yoseml/ Yom Hakhupe)
Track ID:
28899
Artist:
Paskel, Simon — פּאַסקאַל, סײַמאָן
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
043x (Mischeloff, Maurice/Feldman,J./ Di Shvue/ Dos Yoseml)
Track ID:
30035
Artist:
Mischeloff, Maurice/Feldman,J.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
016e (Paskel, Simon, tenor/ Shterndlekh/ Dos Yoseml)
Track ID:
29243
Artist:
Paskel, Simon, Tenor
Language:
Yiddish

Fun Vigl Biz In Keyver — פֿון װיגל ביז אין קבֿר

Also known as:
Fun Vigele Biz In Keyver
Also known as:
Opgelebt Shoyn Akhtsik Yor
Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Aging/Childhood/Memory/Life/Dream/Death/
Origin:
Ephemera 1224
Translation:
Ephemera 1224
Additional song notes:
From the Cradle to the Grave
Sheet music:
Folder:
5
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Orientalized love scene of couple kissing, with fruit in foreground and birds in tree in garden. Artwork: J. Keiler. Price 50 cents Part of scores for Five Songs from the musical "Dos Lider Libe"
Folder:
113
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company
Publisher address:
632-34 Broadway, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Opgelebt shoyn akhtsik yor, vi shnel, vi shnel..
First line (Yiddish):
...אָפּגעלעבט שוין אַכטציג יאָר, ווי שנעל,ווי שנעל
Notes:
Cover with filigree border. "Sung by H. Ginsberg". Photo inset of young mustaschioed Rumshinsky.

Recordings

On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
11517
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemble of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Opgelebt shoyn akhtsik yor, vi shnel, vi shnel es iz...
First line (Yiddish):
אָפּגעלעבט שױן אַכציק יאָר, װי שנעל, װי שנעל עס איז פֿאַרפֿלױגן,
Track comment:
From the operetta "Shir Hashirim"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
040j (Medoff, David/ A Grus Fun Der Heym/ Fun Vigl Biz In Keyver)
Track ID:
29955
Vocal:
Medoff, David
First line:
Ikh hob gelebt shoyn akhtsik yor, vi shnel, vi shnel es iz..
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געלעבט שױן אַכציק יאָר, װי שנעל, װי שנעל עס איז...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
001g (Medoff, David, tenor/ Fun Vigl Biz In Keyver/ A Grus Fun LeibuDer Heym)
Track ID:
28787
Vocal:
Medoff, David
First line:
Ikh hob gelebt shoyn akhtsik yor, vi shnel, vi shnel es iz..
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געלעבט שױן אַכציק יאָר, װי שנעל, װי שנעל עס איז...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:11
On album:
H-008(a) (David and Judith Hass Songs from the Jewish Folklore — דוד ויהודית האס ישׂמחו השמיים)
Track ID:
5515
Vocal:
Hass, David — האס, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
Ikh hob gelebt shoyn akhtsik yor, vi shnel, vi shnel es iz..
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געלעבט שױן אַכציק יאָר, װי שנעל, װי שנעל עס איז...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the operetta "Shir Hashirim" - Dos Lid Der Libe
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-029(a) (Jewish Melodies Emil Bruh and His Ensemble)
Track ID:
5517
Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Artist:
Bruh, Emil and Ensemble
Conductor:
Bruh, Emil
Track comment:
Recorded "Schaju Ugliebt Achzig Yuren" From Shir Hashirim
Style:
Instrumental

Got Un Zayn Mishpet Iz Gerekht — גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Faith/Judgement/InfallibilitySuffering/Punishment/Hope
Origin:
SM Dropsie 51
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)/ SM Dropsie 51
Translation:
Alb G-013(c)/Alb M-068(a)55/Ephemera 1473
Music:
SM Dropsie 51
Additional song notes:
From the drama "Gebrokene Hertser" God and His Judgment is Just
Related information in folder 1473:
Comments:
1. 5/28/15 Translated text from the internet entered in Ephemera of May 28, 2015
Sheet music:
Folder:
51
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Theodore Lohr
Publisher address:
286 Grand Street, NY
Date:
1903
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Der yid hot in zayn leben a trayst vort oyf zayn brokh,…
First line (Yiddish):
דער ייִד האָט אין זײַן לעבן אַ טרייסט וואָרט אוף זײַן בראָך, און דאָס האָט אים
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering Yiddish/English/ Introduced and Sung by J.P. Adler in the play "Broken Hearts". Photo of Jacob Adler

Recordings

On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19375
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Got un zayn mishpet iz gerekht, Men tor keyn mol zogn az...
First line:
גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט, מען טאָר קײן מאָל זאָגן אַז ער...
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19339
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Got un zayn mishpet iz gerekht, Men tor keyn mol zogn az...
First line:
גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט, מען טאָר קײן מאָל זאָגן אַז ער...
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21187
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Got un zayn mishpet iz gerekht, Men tor keyn mol zogn az...
First line:
גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט, מען טאָר קײן מאָל זאָגן אַז ער...
Track comment:
From the play "Gebrokhene Hertser" by Z. Lubin
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21800
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
God in his judgement must be right, He judges with his...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of "From Ellis Island to the East Side"
Language:
English
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21812
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Got un zayn mishpet iz gerekht, Men tor keyn mol zogn az...
First line (Yiddish):
גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט, מען טאָר קײן מאָל זאָגן אַז ער...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Memories of the Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-032(d) (Gila Flam/ Miscl 78 rpm Selections)
Track ID:
23524
Vocal:
Rotshteyn, Velvl
First line:
Got un zayn mishpet iz gerekht, Men tor keyn mol zogn az...
First line (Yiddish):
גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט, מען טאָר קײן מאָל זאָגן אַז ער...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
copy from 78 rpm
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
014k (Rothstein Velvele/ Got Un Zayn Mishpet Iz Gerekht/ Dos Talesl)
Track ID:
29199
Vocal:
Rothstein Velvele
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
016f (Juvelier, Kalmen, tenor/ Got Un Zayn Mishpet Iz Gerekht/ Di Blumen Krentse)
Track ID:
29244
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33378
Vocal:
Abelson, Cantor Robert Paul
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Russ, Patrick
First line:
Eyn mol I zayn lebn, a trayst dort oyf zayn brust,
First line (Yiddish):
איין מאָל אין זײַן לעבן, אַ טרייסט דאַרט אויף זײַן ברוסט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert
Length:
6:35
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
5778
Vocal:
Krause, Marc
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Got un zayn mishpet iz gerekht, Men tor keyn mol zogn az...
First line:
גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט, מען טאָר קײן מאָל זאָגן אַז ער...
On album:
K-010(d) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite The East Side Story)
Track ID:
5779
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Piano:
Gunther, William
First line:
God in his judgement must be right, He judges with his...
First line (English):
גאָט און זײַן משפּט איז גערעכט, מען טאָר קײן מאָל זאָגן אַז ער...
Track comment:
Eng adaptation, refrain only.
Language:
English

Khasene Lid (Ellstein) — חתונה ליד (עלשטײַן)

Also known as:
Khasene Tants
Also known as:
A Khasene Lid
Author:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Marriage/Brides/Peace/Soldiers/Return/Hope/Joy/Celebration
Transliteration:
Alb B-007(c)/Alb K-029(i)
Translation:
Alb B-007(c)Alb K-029(i)
Additional song notes:
Dedicated to brides waitng for grooms to return from World War II.
Sheet music:
Folder:
670
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1945
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
443
First line:
Shpilt oyf a chasene tantz far ale kales vayl di khusns…
First line (Yiddish):
שפּילט אויף אַ חתונה טאַנץ פֿאַר אַלע כּלוה ווײַל די חתנים קומען......
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Yiddish. Price 35 cents. Subtitled "A Khasene Tants". Photo inserts of Abe Ellstein and Seymour Rechtzeit

Recordings

On album:
R-016(a) (Sing and Dance Some Freilachs with Seymour Rechtzeit)
Track ID:
8111
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
First line:
Shpilt oyf a khasene tants far ale kales,
First line (Yiddiish):
שפּילט אױף אַ חתונה טאַנץ פֿאַר אַלע כּלות, װײַל כּלות ... קומען…
Language:
Yiddiish
On album:
B-007(c) (Theodore Bikel sings Yiddish Theatre and Folk Songs)
Track ID:
8112
Vocal:
Bikel, Theodore
Arranger/Conductor:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
First line:
Shpilt oyf a khasene tants far ale kales,
First line (Yiddish):
שפּילט אױף אַ חתונה טאַנץ פֿאַר אַלע כּלות, װײַל כּלות ... קומען…
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-050(a) (KlezKamp Repertory 1989)
Track ID:
8113
Artist:
Unidentified From 78 Recording ?
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
F-002(b) (Rejoice Torah In Song Wedding In The Old Country)
Track ID:
8114
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Director/Arranger:
Fershko, Shmuel — פֿערשקאָ, שמואל
Artist:
Rejoice Orchestra
Track comment:
Recorded under "The Wedding Dence"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
F-034(a) (Finjan Klezmer Orchestra From Ship To Shore)
Track ID:
8116
Artist:
Finjan
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Wedding Dance"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
047k (Brodyn, Maxim/ Khasene Lid/ Nisn)
Track ID:
30135
Vocal:
Brodyn, Maxim — בראָדין, מאַקסים
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-023(a) (The Yale Klezmer Band Hora With Onions)
Track ID:
24159
Artist:
Yale Klezmer Band
Track comment:
Recorded under "The Wedding Dence"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
Y-023(b) (The Yale Klezmer Band Another Glass of Wine)
Track ID:
24567
Artist:
Yale Klezmer Band
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
025h (Abe Ellstein Orchestra/ Rebns Khasene/ Khasene Tants)
Track ID:
29480
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
027a (Rekhtsayt, Seymour, tenor/ Khasene Lid/ Azoy Vi Du Bist)
Track ID:
29515
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-065(a) (Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble: A Freylekhs Far Ale)
Track ID:
42811
Trombone/Tuba/Snare Drum/Accordion/Piano:
Bender, Brian — בענדער, ברוך
Clarinet/Fiddle:
Tasgal, David
Style:
Concert/Instrumental/Klezmer
Length:
2:27

Molly Dolly — מאָלי דאָלי

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Charm/Popularity
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Molly Dolly"
Sheet music:
Folder:
86
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration (Chorus Only)
Publisher:
Trio Press Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th Street., New York
Date:
1925
Provenance:
Gift of Robert Alan Friedman
First line:
Moli Doli, host glik, dikh libn ale, vayl du...
First line (Yiddish):
מאָלי דאָלי, האָסט גליק, דיך ליבן אַלע, ווײַל דו...
Notes:
Cover: Three song titles in Yiddish - Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob Im Lib: Molly Dolly: Kh'vil A Meydl vi Mayn Mame Iz Geven. Photos of Yakov Kalich, Molly Picon and Yosef Rumshinsky. "in Joseph Edelstein's Second Ave. Theater, Second Ave and Second Street. Back Cover includes Yiddish Chorous of "Molly Dolly" and "Kh'vil A Meydl Vi Mayn Mame Iz Geven" and cast of characters in Yiddish and English in "Joseph Rumshinsky's Musical Comedy 'Molly Dolly'".

Recordings

On album:
033v (Casman, Nellie/ Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob.../ Molly Dolly)
Track ID:
29734
Artist:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
On album:
004f (Picon, Molly/ Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob.../ Molly Dolly)
Track ID:
28892
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
On album:
051e (Casman, Nellie/ Molly Dolly/ Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob...)
Track ID:
30214
Artist:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי

Oy Di Meydelekh — אוי די מיידעלעך

Author:
Shumsky, Oscar — שומסקי, אָסקער
Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Subject:
Women/Clothes/Attraction/Troubles/Beauty/Joy
Origin:
Sheet Music, Box 30
Transliteration:
Sheet Music, Box 30
Music:
Sheet Music, Box 30
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Liovka Molodiets"/ See Heskes Catlg # 1001
Sheet music:
Folder:
1299
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St NY
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Purchase Book Store National Yiddish Book Center, July 2016
First line:
Ver es ken di meydlekh nit, oy ikh ken zey gut, zey naren..
First line (Yiddish):
ווער עס קען די מיידלעך ניט, אוי איך קען זיי גוט, זיי נאָרען אונדז די..
Notes:
Includes songs Meydlekh Sheyninke, Nayn Nayn Liubenke, Oy Di Meydlekh, Blimelekh

Recordings

On album:
007i (Moskowitz, Abraham, Tenor/ Oy Di Meydlekh/ Der Rayznder)
Track ID:
28987
Vocal:
Moskowitz, Abraham — מאָסקאָוויץ, אבֿרהם
On album:
013k (Tsiganoff, Mishka/ Galitsianer Khosid/ Oy Di Meydlekh)
Track ID:
29158
Accordion:
Tsiganoff, Misha
On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32951
Vocal:
Moskowitz, Abraham — מאָסקאָוויץ, אבֿרהם
First line:
Ver es zet di meydelekh, yo ikh ken zey gut,
First line (Yiddish):
ווער עס זעט די מיידעלעך, יאָ, איך קען זיי גוט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Song and Dance/Vaudeville
Length:
03:15

Shenk Mir Mayn Mame — שענק מיר מײַן מאַמע

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Mother/Illness/Orphan/Prayer/
Origin:
SM General 704
Transliteration:
SM General 704
Music:
SM General 704
Additional song notes:
From the play "Israel's Hope"
Sheet music:
Folder:
704
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
509
First line:
In shterbendn tsushtand krank ligt a froy,
First line (Yiddish):
אין שטערבענדן צושטאַנד קראַנק ליגט אַ פֿרוי,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish. "Music from the Play 'Israel's Hope' by Perlmutter & Wohl, featured at Thomashefsky's National Theatre, special words by Solomon Small (Smulewitz). Catalogue of Celebrated Jewish Music for piano with words, on front cover. First line of melody for several other songs on front and back cover.

Recordings

On album:
010c (Feldman, Joseph, tenor/ A Yid Bistu, Gey Vayter, Gey/ Shenk Mir Mayn Mame)
Track ID:
29064
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph
On album:
064d (Feldman, Joseph/ Shiklekh/ Shenk Mir Mayn Mame)
Track ID:
30702
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
034p (Rosenshak, Nahen (w/orch.)/ A Grus Fun Der Heym/ Shenk Mir Mayn Mame)
Track ID:
29763
Artist:
Rosenshak, Nahen (w/orch.)

Tsurik Keyn Tsien — צורוק קיין ציון

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Zionist/Theater
Subject:
Return/Independence/Status
Sheet music:
Folder:
251
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer and Publishe
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1915
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
45
First line:
Meyn bruder Isrolik ikh zog dir gants ofen, mit dir hot...
First line (Yiddish):
מייַו ברודער ישרליק, איך זאָג דער גאַנץ אָפֿען, מיט דיר האָט די בורה...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering Yiddish/English. Alternative Title "Ikh Benk Tsurik A Heym". Cover lists titles of "Celebrated Jewish Music for Piano with Words". Also on front cover; music for "The Sweetest Waltz Ever Published". Back cover includes first bar of music for seven other songs. Copyright 1909 by Albert Teres.

Recordings

On album:
044j (Victor Military Band/ Hopak)
Track ID:
30056
On album:
022b (Juvelier, Kalmen, tenor/ Tsurik Keyn Tsiun/ Du Bist A Tate Tsu Ale Glaykh)
Track ID:
29381
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman

Vu Zaynen Mayne Kinder — וווּ זײַנען מײַנע קינדער

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Mother/Children/Separation/Memory
Sheet music:
Folder:
693
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
506
First line:
Dort zitst zikh an alteshke mamenyu gants aleyn,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט זיצט אַן אַלטעשקע מאַמעניו גאַנץ אַליין,
Notes:
Block Letters, English and Yiddish,

Recordings

On album:
056k (Juvelier, Kalmen, tenor/ Vu Zaynen Mayne Kinder/ Fantasye Lid fun "Ben Hador")
Track ID:
30409
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
051g (Rosenstein, Abraham/ Vu Zaynen Mayne Kinder/ Milkhome Ongemakht)
Track ID:
30218
Artist:
Rosenstein, Abraham
Language:
Yiddish

A Bisl Libe — אַ ביסל ליבע

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Subject:
Memory/Self Pity/Hope/Disillusion/Luck
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1072
Translation:
Ephemera 1072
Additional song notes:
A Little Love - From the musical "Circus Maiden"

Recordings

On album:
014b (Picon, Molly/ Tsipke/ A Bisl Libe)
Track ID:
29182
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
On album:
P-068(a) (Jane Peppler/ Aviva Enoch/ I Can't Complain But Sometimes I Do)
Track ID:
36209
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Arranger:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
First line:
Ven ikh bin geven a kind, gedenk ikh punkt vi atsind, geven iz mir demolst gut,
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך בין געווען אַ קינד, געדענק איך פּונקט ווי אַצינד, געווען איז מיר...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville
Length:
2:49

A Muters Harts — אַ מוטערס האַרץ

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Loyalty/Love
Origin:
SM General 690
Transliteration:
SM General 690
Music:
SM General 690
Additional song notes:
A Mother's Heaart
Sheet music:
Folder:
690
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1913
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
482
First line:
In menshns lebn shtunden es geben…
First line (Yiddish):
אין מענשנס לעבן שטונדען עס געבען...
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Yiddish. Catalogue of Celebrated Jewish Music for Piano with Words, on front cover. First lines of music for several ethnic songs on back cover.

Recording

On album:
052t (Zeidman, Benny, baritone/ Dos Pintele Yid/ A Muters Harts)
Track ID:
30284
Artist:
Zeidman, Benny, baritone
Language:
Yiddish

Avreml — אַבֿרהמל

Author:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville/Lament
Subject:
Husband/Desertion/Poverty/Store/Merchandise/Competition

Recording

On album:
034q (Casman, Nellie (w/orch.)/ Dos Fidele/ Avreml)
Track ID:
29765
Vocal:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
First line:
Mayn man ikh shrayb a briv tsu dir, do zolst mir shikn gelt,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן מאַן איך שרײַב אַ בריוו צו דיר, דו זאָלסט מיר שיקן געלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville
Length:
3:25

Di Galitsianer Khasene — די גאַליציאַנער חתונה

Author:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
Composer:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wedding/Badkhen/Celebration/Klezmer/Dance/Inlaws
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 82
Translation:
Peppler 2 82
Music:
Peppler 2 82

Recordings

On album:
015d (Satz, Ludwig/ Der Heyliker Purim/ Der Galitsianer Khasene)
Track ID:
29214
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41460
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Loyft der badkhen un er shrayt, oy(5), oyfgeshpilt dem khosns tsad,…
First line (Yiddish):
לויפֿט דער בדחן און ער שרײַט, אוי(5), אויפֿגעשפילט דעם חתנס טסאַד,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Lively
Length:
3:16

Di Eybike Mame (Peppler) — די אייביקע מאַמע

Author:
Rosenberg, Yisroel — רוזנבּרג, ישׂראל
Composer:
Lubin, Harry — לובין, האַרי
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Mother/Child/Sacrifice/Protector/Forgotten/Neglected
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 48
Translation:
Peppler 2 48
Music:
Peppler 2 48
Additional song notes:
The Eternal Mother
Sheet music:
Folder:
102
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.,
Publisher address:
38 E. 4th Street, New York
Date:
1928
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
A mame tsu zayn iz yeder froys farlang,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מאַמע צו זײַן איז יעדער פֿרויס פֿאַרלאַנג,
Notes:
Cover primarily in Yiddish "...gezungen mit groys erfolg fun Luci German in Misha German's oyffirung fun Kalmanovitsh's success 'Di Eybike Mame" Photo of Lucy German in costume. Photos of Yisroel Rosenberg and Harry Lubin and presumably Misha German. Price 30 cents. Back cover includes credits and cast in English and Yiddish.

Recording

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21177
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
A mame tsu zayn iz yede froys farlang, a mame tsu zayn iz a getlekher geshank,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
5:00

Di Lebedike Yesomim — די לעבעדיקע יתומים

Author:
Zavodnick, M. — זאַוואָדניק, מ.
Composer:
Russotto, Henry A.
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Family/Divorce/Step Parents/Step Child/Orphan
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 133
Translation:
Peppler 2 133
Music:
Peppler 2 133
Additional song notes:
Orphans of Divorce/ Living Orphans
Sheet music:
Folder:
389
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal St. New York, NY
Date:
1914
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
166
First line:
Her nor papa vos ikh vel dir beten, veynendig zogt a yunges
First line (Yiddish):
הער נאָר פּאַפּאַ וואָס איך וועל דיר בעטן, וויינענדיק זאָגט אַ יונגעס קינד,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English, photo insert of H. A. Russotto. Ornate cover design. Price, Piano 50 cents. Violin 30 cents, Three verses in Yiddish on back cover. Also on back cover, music for Doina, Roumanian Melody and Shubert's Celebrated Serenade.

Recordings

On album:
005g (Paskel, Simon, Tenor/ Rakhmones Rakhmones/ Di Lebedike Yesomim)
Track ID:
28925
Artist:
Paskel, Simon, Tenor
On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41385
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Ven tate mame geyen zikh shaydn bageyen di greste zind, eltern zet dem get…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען טאַטע מאַמע גייען זיך שײַדן באַגיין די בעסטע זינד, עלטערן זעט דעם גט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:35

Dos Khupe Kleyd — דאָס חופּה קלייד

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Father/Cemetary/Marriage/Joy/Sadness
Sheet music:
Folder:
81
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Volk's Theater Co.
Publisher address:
235-37 Bowery, N. Y. C.
Date:
MCMXVI
Provenance:
Gift of Robert Alan Friedman, 2003
First line:
Vos iz a meydls grester glik? Geyn tsu der khupe
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס איז אַ מיידלס גרעסטער גליק? גיין צו דער חופּה
Notes:
"Sung with great success by Miss Jennie Goldstein in Max Gabel's latest play 'Reyne Gevisen'". Large Photograph of Jennie Goldstein. Photo insert of Sholom Secunda. Price 40 cents. Back cover: in Yiddish "Reyne Gevisen comedia drama in 4 akten fun Max Gabel" with cast list (perzonen).

Recording

On album:
046m (Robyn, William/Hoffman, Anna/ Morgnshtern - Di Naye Tsayt/ Dos Khupe Kleyd)
Track ID:
30109
Artist:
Robyn, William/Hoffman, Anna
Language:
Yiddish

Gam Ze L'Toyve (Gilrod) — גם זו לטובֿה (גילראָד)

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wife/Hope/Optomism/Polyanna
Additional song notes:
From the play "Milkume Kales (Jewish War Brides). Heskes 670 indicates that libretto was by Thomashevsky and Lillian
Sheet music:
Folder:
156
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
YiddishTransliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St., New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Yidelakh brideraekh, zorkt aykh nit-gam ze l'toyve
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדעלאַך ברידערלאַך, זאָרגט אײַך ניט-גם זו לטובֿה
Notes:
Cover: Framed by filigree flowered borders. "Milkhume Kales" "Gam Ze L'Toive of the Play 'Jewish War Brides' in Thomashefsky's National Theater" Photos of Tomashefsky, Rumshinsky and three unidentified males. Sung by S. Kastin.
Folder:
18
Series:
4
Arranger:
Kammen, Jack
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J. & J. Kammen
Publisher address:
305 Roebling St., Brooklyn, New York
Date:
1922
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Hert mayne brider, vos ikh lern aykh, ikh zog un..
First line (Yiddish):
`
Notes:
Cover: Yiddish and English titles with photographs of Joseph ì Feldman (vocalist) and David Meyerowitz, author and composer. Subtitled "Thanks To God"/ "Sung by the Celebrated Phonograph Star Joseph Feldman on Victor Record, Okeh Record, Emerson Record. Price 40 cents

Recording

On album:
038i (Feldman, Joseph (w/chor.,orch./ Tsiuns Lidele/ Gam Ze L'Toyve)
Track ID:
29901
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph

Gedenk Mayn Kind A Mames Trern — געדענק מײַן קינד אַ מאַמעס טרערן

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Protection/Nurturing/Death/Orphan/Vow
Additional song notes:
Remember My Child A Mother's Tears From play "Her Awakening"

Recordings

On album:
010i (Juvelier, Kalmen, Tenor/ Vey Dem Kind Vos A Mame Felt/ Gedenk Mayn Kind A Mames Trern)
Track ID:
29076
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Words Inaudible
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre/Sad
Length:
3:02
On album:
001f (Juvelier, Kalmen, tenor/ Gedenk Mayn Kind A Mames.../ Vey Dem Kind Ven A Mame Felt)
Track ID:
28785
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Words Inaudible
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre/Sad
Length:
3:02

In A Kleyn Shtibele — אין אַ קליין שטיבעלע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Operetta/Love
Subject:
Home/Passion/Devotion/Joy
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Der Rebe Hot Geheysn Freylekh Zayn"

Recordings

On album:
055v (Schwartz, William, tenor/ Mayn Tayere Diana/ In A Kleyn Shtibele)
Track ID:
30379
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33371
Vocal:
Goldstein, Amy
Vocal:
Spiro, Cantor Simon
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Henning, Paul
First line:
Ikh..fun dir tog un nakht, du host mir zunen shayn gebrakht, diana,
First line (Yiddish):
איך...פֿ ון דיר טאָג און נאַכט, דו האָסט מיר זונען שײַן געברעכט, דיאַנע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Duet
Length:
4:14

Libe Iz Dos Beste Vort — ליבע איז דאָס בעסטע וואָרט

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Subject:
Love/Desire/Ideal
Additional song notes:
See Heskes Catlg # 1302

Recordings

On album:
007l (Schwartz, William, Tenor/ Vayt Vayt Iz Mayn Heymele/ Libe Iz Dos Beste Vort)
Track ID:
28994
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
First line:
Az du in harts iz mir shver, aha, aha, nokh epes hob ikh a bager
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32960
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
First line:
Az du in harts iz mir shver, aha, aha, nokh epes hob ikh a bager,
First line (Yiddish):
אַז דו אין האַרץ איז מיר שווערת אַהאַ, אַהאַ, נאָך עפּעס האָב איך אַ באָגער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
Length:
3:06

Moyshe Kapoyer — משה קאַפּויער

Genre:
Theater/Humor/Sketch/Comedy
Subject:
Repartee/Telephone/
Additional song notes:
Moyshe Upside Down

Recordings

On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35681
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph
First line:
Ah, hello Moyshe Kapoyer, goodbye, grist ayer yidene, vos far a goodby?
First line (Yiddish):
אַ, העלאָ משה קאַפֿויער, גאָדבײַ, גריסט אײַער ידענע, וואָס פֿאַר אַ גאָדבײַ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Vaudeville
Length:
3:13
On album:
014g (Kasten Sam - Feldman, Joe/ Kolumbuses Medine/ Moyshe Kapoyer)
Track ID:
29192
Artist:
Kasten Sam - Feldman, Joe
First line:
Ah, hello Moyshe Kapoyer, goodbye,grist ayer yidene, vos far a goodby?
First line (Yiddish):
אַ, העלאָ משה קאַפּויער, גאָדבײַ, גריסט אײַער ידענע, וואָס פֿאַר אַ גאָדבײַ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Vaudeville

Nem Mikh Tsu Fun Der Mashin — נעם מיך צו פֿון דער מאַשין

Author:
Rosenthal, Boris — ראָזענטאַל, באָריס
Composer:
Rosenthal, Boris — ראָזענטאַל, באָריס
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Sweatshop/Illness/Death/Labor
Origin:
Alb G-004(a)
Additional song notes:
Take Me Away From the Machine. From the play "Haytike Meydlekh" (Today's Girls) by William Segal. Text of song published in Yiddish Forverts of July 12, 1991 with album.
Sheet music:
Folder:
620
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th Street, New York, NY
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
368
First line:
In shop zitst a meydel geboygen in tsvey, zi arbet dort….
First line (Yiddish):
אין שאָפּ זיצט אַ מיידל גיבויגען אין צוויי, זי אַרבעט דאָרט נעבעך...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish. Photos of Jenny Goldstein and Max Gabel (Producer). Back cover includes three verses in Yiddish and English. Also includes cast of characters for the play "Girls of Today", a drama in four acts by William Siegel.

Recordings

On album:
G-013(d)3 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 05 and 06)
Track ID:
10975
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
First line:
In shop zitst a meydl, geboygen in trern, zi arbet...zeyer shver, zi iz...
First line (Yiddish):
אין שאַפּ זיצט אַ מײדל, געבױגן אין טרערן, זי אַרבעט...זייער שווער, זי איז...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 6. Song of the Golden Land, Songs of Toil & Struggle
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Dramatic
On album:
G-004(a) (Jennie Goldstein Sings Yiddish Theatre Hits Volume 2)
Track ID:
18599
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
In shop zitst a meydl, geboygen in trern, zi arbet...zeyer shver, zi iz...
First line (Yiddish):
אין שאַפּ זיצט אַ מײדל, געבױגן אין טרערן, זי אַרבעט...זייער שווער, זי איז...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Haytinke Meydlekh"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Dramatic
On album:
013s (Goldstein, Jennie/ Samet Un Zeyd/ Nem Mikh Tsu Fun Der Mashin)
Track ID:
29174
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
In shop zitst a meydl, geboygen in trern, zi arbet...zeyer shver, zi iz...
First line (Yiddish):
אין שאַפּ זיצט אַ מײדל, געבױגן אין טרערן, זי אַרבעט...זייער שווער, זי איז...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Dramatic
On album:
M-047(d) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection B)
Track ID:
35581
Orchestra Director:
Hochman, Israel J
Artist:
A Shtetl Wedding Ensemble
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Artist:
Russian Balalayke Orchestra
First line:
In shop zitst a meydl, geboygen in trern, zi arbet...zeyer shver, zi iz...
First line (Yiddish):
אין שאַפּ זיצט אַ מײדל, געבױגן אין טרערן, זי אַרבעט...זייער שווער, זי איז...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Dramatic
Length:
3:12

On A Heym — אָן אַ היים

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Homeless/Ungratgeful Children/Lonliness/Heartache
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 175
Translation:
Peppler 2 175
Music:
Peppler 2 175
Additional song notes:
Homeless

Recordings

On album:
024b (Lt. Jos. Frankel's Orch. and../ Aheym, Kinderlekh, Aheym/ On A Heym)
Track ID:
29434
Artist:
Lt. Jos. Frankel's Orch. and..
On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41463
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
First line:
Farfinstert farvist zenen di teg mit di nekht, ikh layd fil tsores un payn…
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַפֿינסטערט פֿאַרוויסט זענען די טעג מיט די נעכט, איך לײַד פֿיל צורות און פּײַן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
3:12

Oneg Shabes — ענג שבּת

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Shabos/Peace/Celebration/Rest
Additional song notes:
From the play by Solotarefsky titled "The Living Orphans"
Sheet music:
Folder:
354
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1914
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
129
First line:
Der oneg shabes in yeder yidish hoyz, mit reynkeyt…
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Hebrew on cover. Title transliterated as "Honig Shabes", From Solotarefsky's play "The Living Orphans". Yiddish words at bottom of first page. Front and back covers include catalogue of celebrated Jewish music for piano with words.

Recording

On album:
049g (Feldman, Joseph, tenor/ Mayn Vaybl Mirke/ Oneg Shabes)
Track ID:
30166
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph

Benkshaft (Fayerman) — בענקשאַפֿט (פֿײַערמאַן)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Yearning/Separation

Recording

On album:
F-007(c) (Genia Feierman Zingt Avreimele Melamed — געניאַ פֿײַערמאַן זינגט אבֿרהמלע מלמד)
Track ID:
2233
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
Artist:
Usherovici, Pisi M., orch
First line:
Bay...beymer shlanke, bay a kval...bay vaser kval a meydl,
First line:
בײַ...בײמער שלאַנקע, בײַ אַ קװאַל...בײַ װאַסער קװאַל אַ מײדל...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Russian melody

Vey Dem Kind Ven A Mame Felt — וויי דעם קינד ווען אַ משמע פֿעלט

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Orphan/Loss/Pain
Origin:
Sheet Music 702
Transliteration:
Sheet Music 702
Additional song notes:
Pity The Child When a Mother Is Missing From the play "Di Lebedike Yusum" (The Living Orphan)
Sheet music:
Folder:
702
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy St., New York
Date:
1914
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
499
First line:
Farsholtn fun got, bin ikh gants yung, ikh bin gants aleyn,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַרשאָלטן פֿון גאָט. בין איך שוין גאַנץ אַליין
Notes:
Yiddish/English title in block lettering. Large photo, presumably Rumshinsky. Price 25 cents

Recordings

On album:
010i (Juvelier, Kalmen, Tenor/ Vey Dem Kind Vos A Mame Felt/ Gedenk Mayn Kind A Mames Trern)
Track ID:
29075
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Farsholtn fun got, bin ikh shoyn gants yung, ikh bin gants alayn, an elent kind
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַרשאָלטן פֿון גאָט, בין איך שוין גאַנץ יונג, איך בין גאַנץ אַליין,…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Sad
On album:
001f (Juvelier, Kalmen, tenor/ Gedenk Mayn Kind A Mames.../ Vey Dem Kind Ven A Mame Felt)
Track ID:
28786
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Farsholtn fun got, bin ikh shoyn gants yung, ikh bin gants alayn, an elent kind
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַרשאָלטן פֿון גאָט, בין איך שוין גאַנץ יונג, איך בין גאַנץ אַליין,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Sad
Length:
3:09

Vu Zaynen Mayne Zibn Gute Yor? — וווּ זענען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Fate/Complaint/Hope/Folk Belief/Bargin/Few
Origin:
SH 1322
Transliteration:
SH 1322
Music:
SH 1322
Additional song notes:
Where Are My Seven Good Years
Sheet music:
Folder:
1322
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J & J Kammen
Publisher address:
305 Roebling St, Brooklyn NY
Date:
1924
Provenance:
Gift of Debra Rasansky March 2017
First line:
Far aykh menshn muz ikh mikh baklugn, fun dingen vert mir…
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַר אײַך מענשן מוז איך מיר באַקלוגן פֿון דינגען ווערט מיר אַז גרוי
Notes:
Cover: Photo inserts of Aaron Lebedoff and Nellie Casman. Words & Music by David Meyerowitz

Recordings

On album:
L-002(f) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fourteen Yiddish Favorites - Volume 2)
Track ID:
16846
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Far aykh mentshn muz ikh mikh baklugn, Fun daygn vert mir...
First line:
פֿאַר אײַך מענטשן מוז איך מיך באַקלוגן, פֿון דאגהן װערט מיר...
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Vie Iz Mein Ziben Guter Yor".
On album:
L-009(a) (Yiddish Sing Along with Cy Levitan- His Orchestra and Chorus — ייִדיש זינג מיט)
Track ID:
16847
Artist:
Cy Levitan Orchestra and Chorus
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nit zibn zol khotsh...
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב ניט זיבן זאָל כאָטש זײַן אַ פּאָר
Track comment:
Transliteration with album notes.
On album:
L-013(a) (La Bianca Heart Warming Yiddish-Hebrew Favorites)
Track ID:
16848
Vocal:
La Bianca, Ginetta
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nisht zibn zol khotsh...
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב נישט זיבן זאָל כאַטש זײַן אַ...
Track comment:
Medley with Glik, Oy Iz Dos A Rebetsn, Di Grine Kuzine
On album:
M-021(a) (Raisins and Almonds Benny Michel and his Orchestra)
Track ID:
16849
Artist:
Michel, Benny and Orch
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nit zibn zol khotsh...
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב ניט זיבן זאָל כאָטש זײַן אַ פּאָר
On album:
W-014(a) (Yiddish Program For Soviet Jewry Workman's Circle Chorus)
Track ID:
16850
Vocal:
Workmen's Circle Chorus, Phila — אַרבעטער רינג כאָר, פֿילאַ.
Conductor:
Helzner, Morrie — העלזנער, מאָרי
Piano:
Seidman, Claire, piano
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nit zibn zol khotsh...
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב ניט זיבן זאָל כאָטש זײַן אַ פּאָר
Track comment:
Sheyn Vi Di Levone
On album:
A-009(a) (Jewish Folk Songs Joey Adams - Sholom Secunda with Guests)
Track ID:
16851
Vocal:
Adams, Joey
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nisht zibn zol khotsh....
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב נישט זיבן זאָל כאַטש זײַן אַ…
Track comment:
Medley, Oyfn Pripetshik, Ikh For Aheym, Ikh Vil Zikh Shpiln
On album:
R-039(a) (Our Heritage RUTH Sings Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
16852
Vocal:
Ruth
Piano:
Ruben, Jules, piano acc
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nit zibn zol khotsh...
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב ניט זיבן זאָל כאָטש זײַן אַ פּאָר
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
08/23/11 RAF: Truncated
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
16853
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Director:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nit zibn zol khotsh...
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב ניט זיבן זאָל כאָטש זײַן אַ פּאָר
Track comment:
Oygn Bistu Sheyn/ Yosl Yosl/ Vu Bistu Geven
On album:
K-010(d) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite The East Side Story)
Track ID:
16854
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Piano:
Gunther, William
First line:
All I want is seven happy years, without worry, without woe,
Track comment:
English adaptation of the chorus.
Language:
English
On album:
P-056(a) (Prague' 24/ Seven Good Years)
Track ID:
37224
Clarinet:
Mitch Blatt
double bass:
Phil Fried
Flute+clarinet:
Chris Gangelhoff
piccolo, wooden flute, woodblock:
Garvin, Jane
Violin:
Maria Mimick
guitar, banjo, bazouki:
Aaron Oster
accordion, Piano:
James Vculek
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer
Length:
2:00
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21797
Vocal/English Adaptation:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
All I want is seven happy years, without worry, without woe,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of "From Ellis Island to the East Side"
Language:
English
On album:
Y-021(a)1 (Yiddish New York - Paris - Varsovie 1910-1940 - CD 1)
Track ID:
23766
Vocal:
Guttman, Julius
First line:
Far aykh mentshn vil ikh mikh baklugn, fun tsuris vert mir..
First line:
פֿאַר אײַך מענטשן װיל איך מיך באַקלוגן, פֿון צורות װערט מיר...
On album:
G-037(b) (Hanna Greenbaum Great yiddish Songs — ייִדישע לידער שירים גדולים ביידיש)
Track ID:
25772
Vocal:
Greenbaum, Hanna — גרינבױם, חנה
First line:
Gekumen bin ikh mikh far aykh baklugn, az fun zorgn vert...
First line:
געקומען בין איך מיך פֿאַר אײַך באַקלוגן, אַז פֿון זאָרגן װערט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
S-081(e) (Salomon Klezmorim A Dreydl de klezmer vertelt...)
Track ID:
27115
Artist:
Salomon Klezmorim
Vocal:
Salomon, Marcel
First line:
Vu zaynen mayne zibn gute yor? Oyb nit zibn zol khotsh...
First line:
װוּ זײַנען מײַנע זיבן גוטע יאָר? אױב ניט זיבן זאָל כאָטש זײַן אַ פּאָר
On album:
F-045(a)1 (From Avenue A To The Great White Way/ Yiddish & American Popular Songs/ Disk 1)
Track ID:
28516
Vocal:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
First line:
Far aykh mentshn muz ikh mikh baklugn, fun daygenen vert men ahz grro di ..
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַר אײַך מענטשן מוז איך מיך באַקלוגן, פֿון דאגהן װערט מיר...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sadly
Length:
03:16
On album:
037q (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Tutsi Mutsi/ Vu Zayen Mayne Zibn Gute Yor)
Track ID:
29884
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן

Yidn Geyt Keyn Tsien! — ייִדן גייט קיין ציון!

Genre:
Theater/Zionist
Additional song notes:
From the play "Benkende Hertser" by Louis Friedsall

Recording

On album:
053c (Schwartz,William/Cohen, Chas./ Es Benkt Zikh Aheym/ Yidn, Geyt Keyn Tsiun!)
Track ID:
30302
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Orchestral/Accompaniment

Lenin and Trotsky — לענין און טראָטצקי

Author:
Tessler, Morris
Genre:
Klezmer/Irony/Theater
Subject:
Politics/Bolsheviks/Capitalists/Strikers/BossesNuclearBombs
Transliteration:
K-030(b)
Translation:
K-030(b)

Recordings

On album:
K-030(b) (Kapelye Presents LEVINE AND HIS FLYING MACHINE)
Track ID:
9073
Vocal:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Artist:
Kapelye — קאַפּעליע
Conductor:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
First line:
In Rusland dem nayem, in dem land dem freyen,
First line:
אין רוסלאַנד דעם נײַעם, אין דעם לאָנד דעם פֿרײַען,
Track comment:
Addition modern verse by Henry Sapoznik.
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Folk
On album:
017k (Tessler and Schwartz/ Lenin and Trotsky/ Vu Iz Mayn Yekele)
Track ID:
29276
First line:
In Rusland dem nayem, in dem land dem freyen,
First line (Yiddish):
אין רוסלאַנד דעם נײַעם, אין דעם לאָנד דעם פֿרײַען,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35688
Vocal:
Goldstein, Morris — גאָלדשטייַן, מאָריס
First line:
Rusland, yetst a land a a fraye, iz a land a naye, yeder eyner is dort zat,
First line (Yiddish):
רוסלאַנד יעצט אַ לאַנד אַ פֿרײַע, איז אַ לאַנד אַ נײַע, יעדער איינער איז דאָרט זאַט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Vaudeville
Length:
2:48

Der Tsadik Geyt In Teater — דער צדיק גייט אין טעאַטער

Genre:
Sketch/Spoken Word/Humor/Vaudeville/Novelty
Subject:
Pious Jew/Naivete/Theater/Kiss/Arousal/Ticket/Brawl
Additional song notes:
The Chassidic Rebe Goes To The Theater

Recordings

On album:
019b (Silberbush & Miller/ Der Tsadik Geyt In Triater/ Kalmen Shadkhn Un Suzi Bren)
Track ID:
29311
Artist:
Miller, Suzy — מילר, סוזי
Artist:
Silberbush, Sam
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36105
Vocal:
Silverbush, Sam
Vocal:
Miller, Suzy — מילר, סוזי
First line:
..mayn man, a klug tsu dir, vi bistu geven azoy shpet, di vetshera...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:00

Yiddishe Nisim — ייִדישע ניסים

Also known as:
Dos Groyse Vunder
Also known as:
Der Nes (Lerner)
Also known as:
Der Groyser Nes
Author:
Lerner, Leyb — לערנער, לײב
Composer:
Lerner, Leyb — לערנער, לײב
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Satirical
Subject:
Rebbe/Desire/Wife/Miracle/Cuckold/Thief/Denial/Simpleton

Recordings

On album:
028a (Ossovitzky, Simon/ Yidishe Nisim/ Der Yid Der Shmid)
Track ID:
29541
Artist:
Ossovitzky, Simon
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-013(a) (Mark Marovski Lacht Gezunterheit Yidisher Folklor — מאַרק מאַראָװסקי לאַכט געזונטערהײט ייִדישער פֿאָלקלאָר)
Track ID:
3264
Vocal:
Marovski, Mark — מאַראָװסקי, מאַרק
First line:
Zitsn zikh yidelelkh, kushere khasidimlekh, mayselekh...
First line (Yiddish):
זיטצן זיך ייִדעלעך, כּשרע חסידימלעך, מעשׂהלעך דערצײלען פֿון אַ מאָל
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Dos Groyse Vunder" "װוּנדער גרױסע "דאָס
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-013(b) (Mark Murovski Goldener Album 1927-1977 — מאַרק מוראָװסקי גאָלדענער אַלבום 1977-1927)
Track ID:
3265
Vocal/Arranger:
Marovski, Mark — מאַראָװסקי, מאַרק
Conductor:
Levenon, Arye — לבנון, אריה
First line:
Zitsn zikh yidelelkh, kushere khasidimlekh, mayselekh...
First line (Yiddish):
זיטצן זיך ייִדעלעך, כּשרע חסידימלעך, מעשׂהלעך דערצײלען פֿון אַ מאָל
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Dos Groyse Vunder" "װוּנדער גרױסע "דאָס
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
O-003(a) (Simon Ossovitzky in Yiddish Songs — שירי עם בּיידיש סימון אָוסוביצקי מיט דעם טריאו עמנואל ברי)
Track ID:
3266
Author/Composer:
Lerner, Leyb — לערנער, לײב
Vocal:
Osovitsky, Shimon — אָסאָװיצקי, שמעון
Artist:
Bruh, Emil Trio — בּרו, עמיל טריִאָ
First line:
Zitsn zikh yidelelkh, kushere khasidimlekh, mayselekh...
First line (Yiddish):
זיטצן זיך ייִדעלעך, כּשרע חסידימלעך, מעשׂהלעך דערצײלען פֿון אַ מאָל
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Yidishe Nisim" "נסים "ײִדישע
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
C-007(a) (Canciones Judias Alegres)
Track ID:
3267
Vocal:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Zitsn zikh yidelelkh, kushere khasidimlekh, mayselekh...
First line (Yiddish):
זיטצן זיך ייִדעלעך, כּשרע חסידימלעך, מעשׂהלעך דערצײלען פֿון אַ מאָל
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-001(c) (David Eshet Volume One — דוד עשת)
Track ID:
3268
Author/Composer:
Lerner, Leyb — לערנער, לײב
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער
First line:
Zitsn zikh yidelelkh, kushere khasidimlekh, mayselekh...
First line (Yiddish):
זיטצן זיך ייִדעלעך, כּשרע חסידימלעך, מעשׂהלעך דערצײלען פֿון אַ מאָל
Track comment:
Recorder under "Der Groyser Nes"
Language:
Yiddish

Second Hand Rose

Author:
Hanley, James F.
Composer:
Clarke, Grant
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Pop
Subject:
Business/Used/Second Hand/Prior Marriage/Second Ave/Beaus
Origin:
Ephemera 1553
Additional song notes:
From Ziegfield Follies of 1921
Related information in folder 1553:
Comments:
1. 2/15/2017 Text from internet entered in Ephemera on Feb 16, 2017.

Recording

On album:
017c (Lewis, Ted & Orch/ Second Hand Rose/ Sally, Won't You Come Back)
Track ID:
29260
Artist:
Lewis, Ted & Orch

Gotenyu, Gib A Drey Dos Redele — גאָטענו, גיב אָ דריי דאָס ריידעלע

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Prayer/Lament
Subject:
God/Turn/Wheel/Envy/Orphan/Mother/Persecution
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
God, Give The Wheel Of Fortune A Turn

Recordings

On album:
P-068(j) (Ikh Bin Busy/Jane Peppler/Yiddish theater Songs)
Track ID:
43100
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Fun tveytn hoyz dos meydele trogt a naye sheyn kleydele, naye shikh un zekelekh, hot sheyne royte bekelekh, tseydelekh
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון צווייטן הויז דאָז מיידעלע טראָגט אַ נײַע שיין קליידעלע, נײַע שיך און זעקעלעך, האָט שיינע רויטע בעקעלעך, ציינדעלעך ווי...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:34
On album:
017e (Juvalier, Kalmen, tenor/ Gotenyu, Gib A Drey Dos Redele/ Groysamer Shiksl)
Track ID:
29264
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman

Dos Lebedike Yisoymele — דאָס לעבעדיקע יתומהלע

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Orphan/Lonliness/Father Dead/Mother Blind//Fear/Pity
Origin:
SM Dropsie 44
Transliteration:
SM Dropsie 44
Music:
SM dropsie 44
Additional song notes:
The Orphan Girl From the play "Blind Love"
Sheet music:
Folder:
749
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Daniel H. Greenberg, Music Publish
Publisher address:
157 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1932
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
649
First line:
Vos iz mayn lebn, nor vaytik un trern…
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס איז מײַן לעבן, נאָר ווייטיק און טרערן,
Notes:
Brown lettering on tan backround. Teres Memorial Edition, Jewish Series No. 8. Small round photos of fifteen Composers. Drawings of musical instruments in backround. List of "Celebrated Jewish Compositions for Piano and Voice" on front cover. Yiddish lyrics on back cover.
Folder:
44
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Translation
Publisher:
A. Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy Street, NY
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Vos iz mayn leben, nor veytog un treren,
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס איז מײַן לעבן, נאָר ווייטיק און טרערן,
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering, Yiddish and English, Photo insert of little girl praying/ Dramatic Song from the play "Blind Love

Recordings

On album:
004m (Juvelier, Kalmen/ Dos Lebedike Yisoymele/ Di Reyze Nokh Amerike)
Track ID:
28905
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
035r (Juvelier, Kalmen/ Dos Lebedike Yisoymele/ Di Rayse Nokh Amerike…)
Track ID:
29800
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Language:
Yiddish

Tshepe Nit — טשעפּע ניט

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Bar Mitzvah/Independence/Rebbe/Kheyder
Additional song notes:
Don't Annoy Me

Recording

On album:
001o (Goldstein, Morris/ Tshepe Nit/ Der Grine Kuzine Lid)
Track ID:
28802
Vocal:
Goldstein, Morris — גאָלדשטייַן, מאָריס
First line:
Ven ikh bin draytzen yor alt gevorn…hob ikh geshovern
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך בין דרײַצן יאָר אַלט געוואָרן...האָב איך געשוואָרן…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
2:43

Vos Zol Men Zingen — װאָס זאָל מען זינגען

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Poland/Shtetl/Voice/Teacher/Song/Success/Bird

Recordings

On album:
008k (Feder Sisters/ Vos Zol Men Zingen/ A Polkele)
Track ID:
29016
Vocal:
Feder Sisters — פֿעדער שװעסטער
Vocal:
Feder, Sylvia — פֿעדער, סילװיע
Vocal:
Sloan, Mimi
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Duet
On album:
M-047(d) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection B)
Track ID:
35583
Vocal:
Feder Sisters — פֿעדער שװעסטער
Vocal:
Feder, Sylvia — פֿעדער, סילװיע
Vocal:
Sloan, Mimi
First line:
Ir zet mit di oygn tsvey kinder...er shrayt az mir zenen a vunder,
First line (Yiddish):
איר זעט מיט די אויגן צוויי קינדער,...ער שרײַט אַז מיר זענען אַ וווּנדער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Waltz
Length:
3:08

Aza Yor Oyf Mir — אַזאַ יאָר אויף מיר

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Romance/Food/Appearance
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Just My Luck"
Sheet music:
Folder:
609
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1947
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
348
First line:
Meynstu dos ernst vil ikh itster bay dir fregn…
First line (Yiddish):
מיינסטו דאָס ערנסט וויל איך איצטער בײַ דיר פֿרעגן,
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Abraham Ellstein and Menasha Skulnik on cover. From the Operetta "Just My Luck". Starring Menasha Skulnik. Banner record No. 2065. Price 35 cents. Yiddish lyrics on back cover.

Recording

On album:
015c (Skulnik, Menashe/ Such A Year On Me/ Not On The Top, Not On The...)
Track ID:
29211
Artist:
Skulnick, Menasha — סקולניק, מנשה

Kavod Es Ovikho — כּבֿד־אתּ אבּיך

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Memory/Teacher/Father/Honor/Torah/Obey
Transliteration:
Alb L-106(a)
Translation:
Alb L-106(a)
Additional song notes:
From the play "The House of David" (Beys Dovid)

Recordings

On album:
009p (Robyn, William/ Kavod Es Ovikho/ Vakh Oyf Mayn Folk)
Track ID:
29055
Artist:
Robyn, William
On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42842
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Ven ikh var a kleyn kind, Ikh gedenk es vi a tsind, hot a lerer mhr gegeben tsu farshteyn az a fater tsu liben iz in der
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך וואַר זײַן קינד, איך געדענק עס ווי אַ טסינד, האָט אַ לערער מיר געגיבען צו פֿאַרשטיין, אָז אַ פֿאַטער צו ליבען...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:19

Tate Mame Tayere — טאַטע מאַמע טײַערע

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Parents/Children/Sacrafice/Education /Wedding/Parents Died/
Origin:
SM Dropsie 39
Transliteration:
SM Dropsie 39
Music:
SM Dropsie 39
Additional song notes:
Precious Fanther and Mother
Sheet music:
Folder:
39
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A Teres
Publisher address:
38 Delancy Street, NY
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Tate mame streben zeyere kinder gebn a velt ful mit glik,..
First line (Yiddish):
טאָטע מאַמע שטרעבען זייערע קינדער געבן אַ וועלט פֿול מיט גליק און....
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering, English and Yiddish. From M. Richter's Play "Suspicion". Photo inserts of Mr. Samuel Tobias & Bessie Thomashefsky

Recording

On album:
011c (Juvelier, Kalmen/ Tate Mame Tayere/ Sheloy Osany Yishu)
Track ID:
29090
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman

Di Meydlekh Fun Amol — די מיידלעך פֿון אַמאָל

Author:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Composer:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Memory/Short Hair & Dresses/Divorce/Virtues/Sex
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 60
Translation:
Peppler 2 60
Music:
Peppler 2 60
Additional song notes:
The Girls of Yesteryear Old Fashioned Girls

Recordings

On album:
010l (Goldstein, Morris/ Di Meydlekh Fun Amol/ Mit A System)
Track ID:
29080
Vocal:
Goldstein, Morris — גאָלדשטייַן, מאָריס
On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41459
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Fiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
A kepl vi a boy, ungeton azoy az men derkent zi zisht afile, poder, a chemodan,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ קעפל ווי אָ בוי, אונגעטאָן אַזוי אָז מען דערקענט זי נישט אָפֿילו, פאָדער,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:39

Di New Yorker Trern — די ניו יאָרקער טרערן

Author:
Altman, Hyman — אַלטמאַמ, הייַמאַן
Composer:
Altman, Hyman — אַלטמאַמ, הייַמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Crime/Eviction/Noise/Auto Accident/Orphan/Murder
Origin:
SM 55
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1485/SM 55
Translation:
Ephemera 1485
Music:
SM 55
Additional song notes:
New York Tears
Sheet music:
Folder:
55
Series:
4
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, Yosef
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Goldberg
Publisher address:
398 Grand Street, New York
Date:
1907
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
In new york kokht norvi a kesl grub, es rasht..
First line (Yiddish):
אין ניו יאָרק קאָכט נאָר ווי אַ קעסל גרוב, עס ראַשט...
Notes:
Cover: Black and white photocopy. Cameo photo of woman. "Sung with great success by Mrs. S. Kanner". Arranged by "J.M. Rumshisky" Piano 50 cents, Violin 30 cents.

Recordings

On album:
011g (Schwartz, William, tenor/ Di New Yorker Trern/ Dos Talesl)
Track ID:
29097
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
On album:
P-068(g) (Der East Side Fun Amol/ Jane Peppler & Friends)
Track ID:
41510
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
First line:
In New York kokht vi a kesl grib es rasht un es rudert gor un ufher, fil mentshn
First line (Yiddish):
אין ניו יאָרק קאָכט זיך ווי אַ קעסל גריב, עס ראַשט און עס רודערט גאָר אַן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Sadly
Length:
4:26
On album:
062k (Simonoff, Frances/ Small, Solomon/ Di New Yorker Trern/ Oy Iz Dos A Mame)
Track ID:
30637
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Simonoff, Frances
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Der Yold Iz Mikh Mekane — דער יאָלד איז מיך מקנא

Genre:
Folk/Theater/Underworld/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Envy/Indifference/Prison
Origin:
Pin Var 747
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1061
Sheet music:
Folder:
206
Series:
4
Arranger:
Leibowitz, M.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration/Yiddish
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York, NY
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
1
First line:
Mayn Mame un mayn tate zenen gevezen blote
First line (Yiddish):
מייַן מאַמע און מייַן טאַטע זענען געוועזן בלאָטע
Notes:
Title in Yiddish & English. Piano .50/ Violin .30

Recordings

On album:
039k (Goldstein, Gus, comedian/ Der Yold Iz Mikh Mekane/ Oy Oy Di Koyln)
Track ID:
29930
Vocal:
Goldstein, Gus, comedian
Vocal:
Goldstein, Gus
First line:
Der yold iz mir mekane (3) far mayn kleyn shtikele broyt (3x), mit mayn laykht..
First line (Yiddish):
דער יאָלד איז מיר מקנא (3). מיט מײַן קליין שטיקעלע ברויט, ער וויל פֿון…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Folk
On album:
002l (Goldstein, Morris/ S'iz Shoyn Farfalen/ Der Yold Iz Mir Mekane)
Track ID:
28832
Vocal:
Goldstein, Morris — גאָלדשטייַן, מאָריס
First line:
Der yold iz mir mekane (3) far mayn kleyn shtikele broyt (3x), mit mayn laykht..
First line (Yiddish):
דער יאָלד איז מיר מקנא (3). מיט מײַן קליין שטיקעלע ברויט, ער וויל פֿון…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Folk
On album:
A-060(b) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 4/ The Best of 78 Records/Bulbes — לידער פֿון בוידעם 4\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, בולבעס)
Track ID:
35958
Vocal:
Osovitsky, Shimon — אָסאָװיצקי, שמעון
First line:
Der yold iz mir mekane (3) far mayn kleyn shtikele broyt (3x), mit mayn laykht..
First line (Yiddish):
דער יאָלד איז מיר מקנא (3). מיט מײַן קליין שטיקעלע ברויט, ער וויל פֿון…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Folk

A Hymn To Him

Author:
Lerner, A. J. (eng)
Composer:
Loewe, Frederick
Genre:
Theater/Gender
Subject:
Man/Women
Origin:
Alb M-009(a) [Yiddish Version]
Transliteration:
Alb M-009(a) [Yiddish Version]
Additional song notes:
From "MY Fair Lady" Hebrew & Yiddish Versions

Recordings

On album:
M-009(a) (Mein Sheine Lady/My Fair Lady — מײַן שײנע לײדי)
Track ID:
31617
Vocal:
Natan, Misha — מתן, מישה
Yiddish Adaptation:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
First line:
Far vos iz a froy nisht azoy vi a man? Mir lebn bekoved…
First line (Yiddish):
...פֿאַר וואָס איז אַ פֿאוי נישט אַזוי ווי אַ מאַן? מיר לעבן בּכּבֿד
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-009(b) (Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה)
Track ID:
35657
Vocal:
Ophir, Shai
First line:
המנון לגבר
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty
On album:
R-024(a) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen A Montage/Documentary)
Track ID:
280
Author:
Lerner, Alan J.
Composer:
Loewe, Frederick
Artist:
Ophir, Shai & Avram Ben Joseph
Narrator:
Willens, Rita Jacobs
Track comment:
From Hebrew Cast Production of "My Fair Lady" CBS 72201
Language:
Hebrew

Yes, Kh'hob Nit Kayn Bananas

Author:
Silver, Frank
Author:
Cohn, Irving
Composer:
Silver, Frank
Composer:
Cohn, Irving
Genre:
Vaudeville/Theater/Novelty/Adaptation/Parody
Subject:
Food/Bananas/Grocery/Jewish/Italian/Fruit/Vegetables
Additional song notes:
Yes, We Have No Bananas Yiddish Adaption by Gus Goldstein See Irving Berlin Reader, P 67 and P 75

Recordings

On album:
037p (Goldstein, Gus/ Yes, kh'hob nit keyn bananas/ Der Boardwalk)
Track ID:
29881
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Goldstein, Gus
Language:
Yiddish/Dialect
Style:
Comic
On album:
A-048(a) (All for you: collection of love songs — הכל בשבילך: אוסף שירי אהבה)
Track ID:
31729
Vocal/Yiddish Adaption:
Goldstein, Gus
First line:
In christie strit vi ikh voyn,
First line:
אין קריסטי סטריט ווי איך וואוין,
Language:
Yiddish/Dialect
Style:
Comic
On album:
M-047(c) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection A)
Track ID:
35539
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Goldstein, Gus
Orchestra Conductor:
Shilkret, Nathaniel
First line:
In christie strit vi ikh voyn,
First line:
אין קריסטי סטריט ווי איך וואוין,
Language:
Yiddish/Dialect
Style:
Comic
Length:
3:02

Meshiekh Iz Gekumen — משיח איז געקומען

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Moshiekh/Messiah/Peace/Freedom/America
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashevsky.
Sheet music:
Folder:
160
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly freedman, 1996
First line:
Geveynt, geklugt hot ir' yidelekh, fil mit tviles
First line (Yiddish):
געוויינט, געקלוגט האָט איר, ידעלעך, פֿיל מיט תפֿלות
Notes:
Sung by Mr. K. Juvalier. Cover: Framed by filigree flowered border "The Success of the Season "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashefsky, Presented by Louis Goldberin Thomashefsky's National Theater. Contents of Musuc of Masel Tov. Title listing of five songs circed by inset photos of Boris Thomashevsky and Rumshinsky along with ten other photos presumably of the cast..
Folder:
10
Series:
4
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, Yosef
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St., New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Ven ikh bin nokh geven a kind, koym a vort...
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך בין געווען אַ קינד, קוים אַ וואָרט...

Recording

On album:
056g (Juvelier, Kalmen/Jewish Orch./ Dem Pastekhls Kholem/ Moshiakh Iz Gekumen)
Track ID:
30402
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Artist:
Jewish Orchestra
First line:
Ven ikh bin nokh geven a kind, koym a vort...
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך בין געווען אַ קינד, קוים אַ וואָרט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Cantorial

Beyt Mikh A Bisele Mamele — בייט מיך אָ ביסעלע מאַמעלע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Courting/Marriage/Proposal/Coaxing
Transliteration:
Alb J-024(a)1
Translation:
Alb J-024(a)1/Alb B-032(a)
Sheet music:
Folder:
538
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1946
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
282
First line:
Oyb ikh bin dir yo gefeln, lomir bald a khupe shteln,
First line (Yiddish):
Oyb ikh bin dir yo gefeln, lomir bald a khupe shteln,
Notes:
Block lettering English and Yiddish title. As sung by Seymour Rechtzeit Columbia Record 8240 F, Miriam Kressyn Banner Record B-547. Price 35 cents. Photo Insert of Abe Ellstein. English title "Coax Me A Little Bit".

Recordings

On album:
G-024(a) (Lebekik Un Yidish Pinie Goldsten Anna Rappel — לעבעדיק און ייִדיש)
Track ID:
20091
Vocal:
Goldshteyn, Pinie — גאָלדשטײן, פּיניע
Artist:
Honigsberg, Ernesto & His Orch
Vocal:
Rappel, Anna — ראַפּעל, אַנאַ
First line:
Oyb ikh bin dir yo gefeln, lomir bald a khupe shteln,
First line (Yiddish):
אױב איך בין דיר יאָ געפֿעלן, לאָמיר שוין אַ חופּה שטעלן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Beyt MIkh A Bisele, Mamele"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
J-024(a)1 (Judische Lebenswelten /Patterns of Jewish Life 1/Berlin 1992)
Track ID:
22283
Artist:
Rexite, Seymour & Miriam Kressyn — רעכטצײַט, סימאָר און מרים רעכטצײַט
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Oyb ikh bin dir shoyn gefeln, lomir shoyn a khupe shteln,
First line (Yiddish):
אױב איך בין דיר שױן געפֿעלן, לאָמיר שױן אַ חופּה שטעלן,
Track comment:
Excerpts from "The Golden Age of Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(b) (The Best of Miriam Kressen & Seymour Rexsite)
Track ID:
2380
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Oyb ikh bin dir yo gefeln, lomir bald a khupe shteln,
First line (Yiddish):
אױב איך בין דיר יאָ געפֿעלן, לאָמיר שוין אַ חופּה שטעלן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(c) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite sing the Yiddish Hit Parade)
Track ID:
2381
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Oyb ikh bin dir yo gefeln, lomir bald a khupe shteln,
First line (Yiddish):
אױב איך בין דיר יאָ געפֿעלן, לאָמיר שוין אַ חופּה שטעלן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-016(a) (Sing and Dance Some Freilachs with Seymour Rechtzeit)
Track ID:
2382
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
First line:
Beyt mikh a bisele, mamele, vel ikh visn az du host mikh lib
First line (Yiddish):
בײט מיך אַ ביסעלע, מאַמעלע, װעל אַיך װיסן אַז דו האָסט מיך ליב,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(d) (The Barry Sisters Sing)
Track ID:
2383
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Beyt mikh, yingl (2), beyt mikh a bisele, yingele, vel ikh..
First line (Yiddish):
בײט מיך, ייִנגל (2), בײט מיך אַ ביסעלע, ייִנגעלע, װעל איך װיסן...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-032(b) (Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Wedding Party)
Track ID:
2384
Artist:
Maxwell St Klezmer Band
Artist:
Sterling, Marcia & Lori Lippitz
Arranger:
Yoelin, Shelley
First line:
Beyt mikh, yingl (2), beyt mikh a bisele, yingele, vel ikh..
First line (Yiddish):
בײט מיך, ייִנגל (2), בײט מיך אַ ביסעלע, ייִנגעלע, װעל איך װיסן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre

A Kenig Zeyer Farshtandik — אַ קעניג זײער פֿאַרשטאַנדיק

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Mikado/Introduction/Unsavory Personalities/
Additional song notes:
Parody of "A More Humane Mikado"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23452
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Fuller, Marty
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Chorus
Vocal:
Chorus
First line:
Ikh bin a keynig zayer farshtandik, un hob a kluge kop,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַ קעניג זײער פֿאַרשטאַנדיק, און האָב אַ קלוגע קאָפּ,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
290
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Ikh bin a keynig zayer farshtandik, un hob a kluge kop,
First line:
איך בין אַ קעניג זײער פֿאַרשטאַנדיק, און האָב אַ קלוגע קאָפּ,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984

Benkshaft (Alperin) — בענקשאַפֿט (אַלפּערין)

Author:
Alperin, Yankl — אַלפּערין, יענקל
Composer:
Cosla, Paul — קאָסלאַ, פּאול
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Love/Longing/Yearning

Recording

On album:
G-003(a) (Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Mary Soreanu — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ מערי סאָרעאַנו)
Track ID:
18570
Vocal:
Soriano, Miri — סוריאנו, מירי
First line:
Benkshaft, bist du in mir, zolst mikh nisht farlozn,
First line (Yiddish):
בענקשאַפֿט, ביסט דאָ, ביסט אין מיר, זאָלסט מיך נישט פֿאַרלאָזן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
theatrical

Mendl Bist A Sheyner (Kol Shadi) — מענל ביזט אַ שיינער (קול שאדי)

Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville/Humorous
Subject:
Beauty

Recording

On album:
060i (Hoffman, Anna/ Goldstein, Gus Goldstein/ Bayzir Zikh Nit Mendl/ Mendl Bist A Sheyner (Kol Shadi))
Track ID:
30590
Vocal:
Goldstein, Gus
Vocal:
Hoffman, Anna
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Comic Duet with orchestra

Cohen On The Telephone

Genre:
Theater/Humorous

Recordings

On album:
034n (Bernard, Barney/ Cohen at the Telephone/ Goldstein Goes in the ...)
Track ID:
29759
Artist:
Bernard, Barney
Language:
English
Style:
Spoken Word/Humorous/Dialect
On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35671
Vocal:
Hayman, Joe — הײַמאַן, יוסף
First line:
Hello, are you der, hello, vot number do you vant, vpt number do you have?
Language:
English
Style:
Humorous/Dialect/Spoken Word
Length:
3:05
On album:
060k (Hayman, Joe/ Duprez, Fred/ Cohen on the Telephone/ Happy Tho' Married)
Track ID:
30593
Vocal:
Hayman, Joe — הײַמאַן, יוסף
Language:
English
Style:
Spoken Word/Dialect/Humorous

Mayn Mames Lidele (Doctor) — מײַן מאַמעס לידעלע (דאָקטאָר)

Composer:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Song
Additional song notes:
My Mother's Little Song

Recording

On album:
061j (Feldman, Joseph/ Mayn Mames Lidele/ A Yidishe Khasene)
Track ID:
30613
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph
Language:
Yiddish

Kiddush (Rumshinsky) — קידיש (רומזינסקי)

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Religious
Subject:
Blessing/Wine/Sanctification
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Di Goldene Kale". Recorded under title "Kidush Fun Di Goldene Kale"

Recording

On album:
062c (Rothstein, Khazn Schloymele/ Der Moysher Zekaynim/ Kidush Fun Di Goldene Kale)
Track ID:
30621
Vocal:
Rothstein, Khazn Shloymele — ראָטשטײן, חזן שלמהלע
Style:
Concert

Tsvey Blimelekh — צװיי בלימעלעך

Composer:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Separation/Yearing/Blooms/Withered/Oceans/Healing/Hope/Joy
Origin:
ML SOG 261
Transliteration:
ML SOG 261
Translation:
ML SOG 262
Music:
ML SOG 263
Additional song notes:
Two Little Flowers

Recording

On album:
062g (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Tsvey Blimelekh/ Tate Du Laksht Az Vey Iz Dayn Gelekhter)
Track ID:
30629
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Artist:
Peretz Sandler's Orchestra — פּרץ סאַנדלערס אָרקעסטער
First line:
Zorg nit, zol dir nit ton bang, du vest nit laydn lang.
First line (Yiddish):
זאָרג נייט, זאָל דיר ניט טאָן באַנג, דו זאָלסט ניט לײַדן לאַנג,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical

Oy Iz Dos A Mame — אױ איז דאָס אַ מאָמע

Author:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Composer:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Widower/Second Wife/Children/Conflict/Mother/Loss
Sheet music:
Folder:
694
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration only
Publisher:
Theodore Lohr
Publisher address:
286 Grand Street, New York, NY
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
488
First line:
An alter almen zayer raykh zayn vayb iz ersht tsvey vokhn..
First line (Yiddish):
אַן אַלטערש אַלמן זייער רייך, זײַן ווײַב איז ערשט צויי וואָכן טויט געשטאָרבן
Notes:
Bright green lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of S. Mogulesco, S. Smulewitz & J. Brody. From Joseph Lateiner's play "Dos Yidishe Hertz", playing at D. Kessler's Thalia Theatre. Price: Piano, 50 cents; Violin, 30 cents. Back cover includes catalog of Yiddish music for piano and violin, with prices, all in Yiddish.

Recording

On album:
062k (Simonoff, Frances/ Small, Solomon/ Di New Yorker Trern/ Oy Iz Dos A Mame)
Track ID:
30638
Vocal:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Arranger:
Kamern/Kamenetsky, Joseph — קאַמערנ, יאָספֿ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Der Bobes Shalkhl — דער באָבעס שאַלכל

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Shawl/Scarf/Bobe/Grandmother/Generations/Life Cycle

Recording

On album:
Y-028(a) (Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל)
Track ID:
30643
Musical Director:
Blekherovitz, Misha — בּלכרוביץ, מישה
First line:
In der heym af undzer piano ligt an alter alter shal, fun der shal iz do a...
First line (Yiddish):
אין דער היים אױף אונדזער פּיאַנאָ ליגט אַן אַלטער אַלטער שאַל, פֿון דער שאַל איז דאָ..
Track comment:
From the repertoire of Molly Picon
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Monologue with song
Length:
6:46

Der Hypokhander — דער הייִפּאָכאַנדער

Author:
Ben Tsion, Ben — בן ציון, בן
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Monologue
Subject:
Hypochondriac

Recording

On album:
Y-028(a) (Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל)
Track ID:
30644
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Director:
Atzmon, Shmuel — עצמון, שמואל
First line:
Oy vey iz mir, vey tsu mayne yorn, vox hob es getoygt? Lakh nisht, ikh bet…
First line (Yiddish):
װיי איז מיר, װיי צו מייִנע יאָרן, װאָס האָב עס געטױגט? לאַך נישט, איך בעט אייִך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Monologue In imitation of Shimon Dzigan
Length:
9:23

Burstein, P. & Perlman, M. Repertoire

Genre:
Theater/Medley/Vaudeville
Subject:
Jokes/Songs/Rivalry
Additional song notes:
Medley of jokes, songs and stories of rivalry between Peysekhke Burstein and Max Perlman

Recording

On album:
Y-028(a) (Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל)
Track ID:
30647
Musical Director:
Blekherovitz, Misha — בּלכרוביץ, מישה
Vocal/Compiler of Songs, Jokes:
Alperin, Yankl — אַלפּערין, יענקל
Director:
Atzmon, Shmuel — עצמון, שמואל
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Track comment:
Recorded under "A Gathering of Stars"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville/Comedy
Length:
14:16

Ale Lebn Fray — אַלע לעבן פֿרייִ

Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Zionist/Land/Optomism/Peace

Recording

On album:
Y-028(a) (Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל)
Track ID:
30648
Musical Director:
Blekherovitz, Misha — בּלכרוביץ, מישה
Director:
Atzmon, Shmuel — עצמון, שמואל
First line:
Nisht gesorgen, nisht gedaygit, s'iz do land dokh undz, s'izbay ale..in a…
First line (Yiddish):
נישט געזאָרגן, נישט געדייִגעט, ד'איז דאָס לאַנד דאָך אונדז, ס'איז.. בייִ אַלע…
Track comment:
Finale to "Gut Yom Tov Yiddish"/Recorded under "Finale"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Ensemble Vocal/Spirited
Length:
2:09

Sing Me A Song With Social Significance

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Ideological
Subject:
Socially Conscious/Issues/Politics/Realism/Romance
Origin:
Alb P-035(a)/Alloy 21
Music:
Alloy 21
Additional song notes:
From Pins and Needles

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30712
Vocal:
Jun, Rose Marie
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
First line:
I'm tired of moon songs, of star in the June songs, they simply make me mad,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
Length:
2:47

Doing The Reactionary

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Sarcasm
Subject:
Dance/Right Wing/Reactionary/Class Consciousness

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30713
Vocal with chorus:
Streisand, Barbara
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
First line:
It's darker than the dark bottom, rumbles more than the rumba, if you think..
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
Length:
1:57

One Big Union For Two

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Love
Subject:
Love/Courting/Marriage/Negotiation
Song comment:
Union terminology used in song text

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30714
Vocal:
Jun, Rose Marie
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
Vocal:
Carroll, Jack
First line:
I've decided the only way I can woo you, is to take a hint from the A F of L..
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Duet
Length:
2:53

It's Better With A Union Man

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Union/Seamstress/Seduction/Preference
Origin:
Alloy 20
Music:
Alloy 20
Additional song notes:
Prom "Pins and Needles"

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30715
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Vocal with Chorus/Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
First line:
O, list to the story we sing you, of everything that came to pass, of Bertha..
Language:
English
Style:
Waltz
Length:
3:03

Nobody Makes A Pass At Me

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Lament
Subject:
Love/Sex/Rejection/Consumer/Grooming/Products
Origin:
Alloy 24
Music:
Alloy 24

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30716
Vocal:
Streisand, Barbara
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
First line:
I want men that I can please, that I can squeeze, that I can tease, two or...
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
Length:
4:13

I've Got The Nerve To Be In Love

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Love/Novelty
Subject:
Love/Class Consciousness/Equality

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30717
Vocal:
Jun, Rose Marie
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
Vocal:
Carroll, Jack
First line:
Some folks say that love is a luxury, but I'm afraid I don't agree,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Duet
Length:
4:36

Four Little Angels Of Peace

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Sarcasm
Subject:
England/Boer/War/Peace/Disarmement/Japan/Italy/Hitler/China/
Additional song notes:
Eithiopia/Nazi/Austria/No mention of USSR

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30723
Vocal:
Streisand, Barbara
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Vocal/Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
Vocal:
Carroll, Jack
Vocal:
Sokoloff, Alan
First line:
Four little angels of peace are we, loving our neighbors so peacefully,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Waltz
Length:
3:29

Sunday In The Park

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Work/Recreation/Park/Rest/Holiday/Sunday
Origin:
Alloy 22
Music:
Alloy 22
Additional song notes:
Pins and Needles

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30724
Vocal with Chorus:
Carroll, Jack
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
First line:
All week song I work in the shop, I work and work and never stop,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
Length:
3:29

What Good Is Love

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Love/Materialism/Romantics/Poverty/Class Consciousness

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30725
Vocal:
Streisand, Barbara
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
First line:
Everywhere I go I hear sweet songs about the moon, songs about the stars above
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
Length:
3:32

Mene Mene Tekel

Author:
Rome, Harold
Composer:
Rome, Harold
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Biblical
Subject:
Daniel/Balshazer/Judgement/Revelry/Babylon/Bible/Handwriting
Song comment:
Based on Book of Daniel

Recording

On album:
P-035(a) (Pins and Needles)
Track ID:
30726
Vocal Arrangements:
Bretton, Elise
Vocal with Chorus/ Musical Direction:
Rome, Harold
Piano:
Freeman, Stan
Guitar:
Hanlon, Allan
Bass:
Romoff, Dick
Drums:
Rogers, Al
First line:
The king of Babylon, Balshazer, he sat feasten' on his golden piazza,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Jazz
Length:
3:49

A Vayb — אַ װייִב

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wife

Recording

On album:
K-092(a) (Yiddish & Klezmer Music/ From the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings)
Track ID:
30737
Vocal:
Seiden, Frank
First line:
Audio not audible
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop
Length:
2:34

Loz Zikh — לאָז זיך

Genre:
Theater/Cabaret/Double Entendre
Subject:
Sucumb/Temptation/Shvitz/Cow

Recording

On album:
K-092(a) (Yiddish & Klezmer Music/ From the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings)
Track ID:
30739
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
Loz zikh Tillie, loz zikh. Tillie, don't be silly, loz zikh. Loz zikh gletn.
First line (Yinglish):
לאָז זיך טילי, לאָז זיך. טילי, דאָנט בי סילי, לאָז זיך. לאָז זיך גלעטן פֿון די יאָטן
Language:
Yinglish
Style:
Jazz/Klezmer
Length:
3:05

Eybik Dayn — אייביק דייִן

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Kreitzberg, Yasha — קרײַצבערג, יאַשאַ
Composer:
Kreitzberg, Yasha — קרײַצבערג, יאַשאַ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Devotion/Undying love
Song comment:
Possibly never commercially recorded

Recording

On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30768
Vocal/Additional English lyrics:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
First line:
Ebik dayn, eybik dayn ikh vil itst a shvue gebn libe mayn
First line:
אייביק דייִן, אייביק דייִן, איך וויל איצט אַ שבֿועה געבן ליבע מײַן
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theatre

Gib Mir Op Mayn Harts Tsurik — גיב מיר אָפּ מייִן האַרצ צוריק

Author:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Composer:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Pleading/Return of love

Recording

On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30771
VocalAdditional English lyrics:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
First line:
Oy, gib mir op mayn harts tsurik
First line:
אױ , גיב מיר אַפֿ מייִן האַרץ צוריק
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theatre

Odessa Mame (Yablakoff) — (אָדעסאַ מאָמע (יאַבלאָקאַף

Genre:
Theater/Memory/Place/Lament
Subject:
Drink/Poverty/Moldovanke/Odessa

Recording

On album:
059c (Yablakoff, Herman/ Odessa Mama/ Ya Vas Liubliu)
Track ID:
30560
Vocal:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Track comment:
Starts with "Vu Bistu Geven" and uses melody for part of the song.
Language:
Yiddish/Ukrainian
Style:
Dramatic

Men Tur Nit — מען טור ניט

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Sheet music:
Folder:
3
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Orientalized love scene of couple kissing, with fruit in foreground and birds in tree in garden. Artwork: J. Keiler. Price 50 cents Part of scores for Five Songs from the musical "Dos Lid Der Libe"

Damaged Goods — דעמעדזשד גודס

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Shund/
Subject:
Appearance/Attractiveness/Marriage
Sheet music:
Folder:
6
Series:
4
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Fun ale froyen vos ikh ken, kemat der grester teyl
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון אלע פֿרויען וורס איך קען, כּמאַט גי גרעסטע טייל,
Notes:
Music from the play "Vaybershe Melukhe" by N. Rockow in Jacob P. Adler's Peoples Theatre. Front cover contains two photographs from the play. See also entry 582 in Heskes. Sung by Mr Graff and Mr Rubin.

Damen Rekht — דאַמען רעכט

Also known as:
Suffragettes
Genre:
Theater
Sheet music:
Folder:
2
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Orientalized love scene of couple kissing, with fruit in foreground and birds in tree in garden. Artwork: J. Keiler. Price 50 cents. Part of scores for Five Songs from the musical "Dos Lid Der Libe".

Fartsveyfelte Libe — פֿאַרצווייפֿילטע ליבע

Also known as:
Gavotte
Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Sheet music:
Folder:
4
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Orientalized love scene of couple kissing, with fruit in foreground and birds in tree in garden. Artwork: J. Keiler. Price 50 cents Part of scores for Five Songs from the musical "Dos Lid Der Libe"

Di Elterens Trern — די עלטערנס טרערן

Author:
Altman, H. — אַלטמאַן, ה.
Composer:
Altman, H. — אַלטמאַן, ה.
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Parents/Child/Tears/Joy/Sorrow
Sheet music:
Folder:
664
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, H. A.
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal St. New York, NY
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
431
First line:
Dos kind ven s'iz kleyn es farshteyt nokh keyn zakh…
First line (Yiddish):
דאָ
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of H.Altman (Words and Music). Price, piano 50 cents, violin 30 cents. Two verses in Yiddish on back cover.
Folder:
9
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Dos kind ven s'iz kleyn, es farshteyt nokh keyn..
First line (Yiddish):
ד
Notes:
On back advertisement for "A Gerus fin der Mame" and "Mother is ì Your Best Friend". Photograph of Altman on front.

A Brivele Fun Der Heym — אַ בריוועלע פֿון דער היים

Author:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Composer:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Letter/Separation/War/Silence/Pogrom/Paents/Death/Homeless
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1458
Translation:
Ephemera 1458
Additional song notes:
What's Not To Like 2017
Sheet music:
Folder:
12
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice/Violin
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Fun tsores un shrek, fort a kind avek, fun Europe,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון צורות און שרעק, פֿאָרט אַ קינד אַוועק, פֿון יאָרופּ
Notes:
Four copies (blue) and one red one with the notes for the first viin. Sung by Mme Housr. Price 5 cents. "Red" copy marked "copyrighted 1897 by J. Katzenelenbogen." Front cover has stylized angels and cherubs in front of four pillars with picture of man presumably Rubin Doctor.

Yisrolik In Zayn Eygn Land — ישׂראליק אין זייִן אייגן לאַנד

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Zionist
Subject:
Past/Israel/Return/Zion
Sheet music:
Folder:
11
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Vi shtolts un vi freylikh gelebt hot amol,
First line (Yiddish):
ווי שטאָלץ און ווי פּריילעך געלעבט האָט אַמאָל,
Notes:
Two copies/ Stylized image of woman playing piano in living room with other members of the family with photo inset presumably of Perlmutter and Wohl. / Sung by Mrs. Zukerberg. Back cover lists popular music for piano

Goldene Medina — גאָלדענע מעדינאַ

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Sarcastic
Subject:
America/Status/Crook
Sheet music:
Folder:
13
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Violin/Mandolin
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1902
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Amerike iz a golden land, lang un breyt nur vi a..
First line (Yiddish):
אַמעריקע איז אַ גאָלדן לאַנד, לאַנג און ברייט נור ווי
Notes:
Cover with floral ornaments, a goose in a lake and a bird on a ì tree which is being fed by a hand/ Excerpts from pieces and Carmen, Bizet on inside./ Price 50 cents

Yesoymele — ישׂומהלע

Also known as:
Lebedik Yesoymele
Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Bird/Orphan/Mother
Additional song notes:
From the play M. Schorr titled "The Fremde Foygl" / Sheet music indicates that title may also be "Lebedik Yesoymele"
Sheet music:
Folder:
14
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Translation
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
632 Broadway, New York
Date:
1914
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Dos feygele ven zi iz nokh kleyn, un ken nokh...
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס פּייגעלע ווען זי איז נאָך קליין און קען נאָך..
Notes:
Cover: Block lettering of title in English and Yiddish, indicating that a play was produced at Malvine Lobel's Roy Theatre. Photo of woman in formal dress (presumably Malvine ì Lobel) and photo of same woman embracing a young girl.

Der Shverd Fun Blut Un Trern — דער שווערד פֿון בלוט און טרערן

Author:
Chramoy, David
Composer:
Spector, Nathan
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
War/Destruction/Orphans/Widows/Charity/Suffering
Additional song notes:
From the play titled "The War Victims"
Sheet music:
Folder:
15
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
The Star Music Publishing Co.,
Publisher address:
194 Avenue B, New York
Date:
1915
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Veltn un shtet farbrent un runiert, lebens...
First line (Yiddish):
וועלטן און שטעט פֿאַרברענט און רונירט, לעבנס..
Notes:
Cover: Block lettering of title in Yiddish and English. Photograph of Jacob P. Adler with notation "As sung with great success by the greatest living Jewish Tragedian" / Performed at Liberty Theatre, Brooklyn, NY

Ov Horachmon — אב הרחמן

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Khazn/Cantor/Yiddish/
Additional song notes:
Father of Mercy/Merciful Father
Sheet music:
Folder:
16
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York
Date:
1910
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Ikh bin a khazn, on a umid, dokh bet ikh dikh....
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַ חזן אָן אַ עמוד, דאָך בעט איך דיך, גאָט...
Notes:
Cover: Title in large Yiddish block letters and small English ì lettering. Drawing in curved triangular format in green and blue ì of woman playing piano and two men and a woman in backround. Ì Included in artistic format, circular framed photo, presumably of Perlmutter & Wolh. Sung by Mme. Karp

Hofnung Zise — האָפֿנונג זיסע

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament/Love
Subject:
Parting/Hope
Additional song notes:
From the opera "The Song of Love" -" Dos Lid Di Libe" - "Shir Hashirim"
Sheet music:
Folder:
17
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50 Eldridge St. New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Akh vi shver iz mir dos leyden, mayn tayer kind,
First line (Yiddish):
אַך ווי שווער איז מיר דאָס לײַדען, מײַן טײַער
Notes:
Cover: Orientalized female image with balalaika, in a moonlit ì grove with trees, flowers and birds. Photograph of A. Schorr in ì lyre form. From the opera "Song of Love". Artwork by J. Keiler.

A Gut Mazldik Yor — אָ גוט מזלדיק יאָר

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
New Year/Forgivness/Rosh Hashana/Wishes
Sheet music:
Folder:
20
Series:
4
Arranger:
Horstein, D.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St., New York
Date:
1915
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
A nayer yor yetst geyt un a yeder bet ot git men..
First line (Yiddish):
...אַ נײַער יאָר יעצט גייט און אַ יעדער בעט אָט גיט
Notes:
Cover: Yiddish and English titles with photographs of William ì Schwartz, vocalist: and presumably David Meyerowitz, lyricist and composer. Cover includes catalog of Polish and ì Russian songs for piano and violin and prices. Subtitled "Leshona Toyve"

Bist Mayn Matonele — ביסט מייִן מתּנהלע

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Child/Gift
Additional song notes:
From the opera "Tsvay Tanoyim"
Sheet music:
Folder:
21
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal St. New York
Date:
1907/1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Du bist mir a groyser shats, ven ikh hob dir…
First line (Yiddish):
דו ביסט מיר אַ גרויסער שאַץ, ווען איך האָב דיר...
Notes:
Cover: "Russotto's Music Album", in Yiddish and English. Title of song in Yiddish and English. Photograph, presumably of Russotto. Price 50 cents. Artwork, Louis Terr
Folder:
131
Series:
4
Arranger:
Perlmutter, Arnold/ Wohl, Herman
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover Title: "Success of the Season, Prof. Horowitz's Opera "The Two Tannaim" (t'yonim, Two Marriage Contracts.) Violin 50 cents. Piano 1.00. See Heskes entry #477

Gevald Di Mame — געוואַלד די מאָמע

Author:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Composer:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother
Sheet music:
Folder:
22
Series:
4
Arranger:
Kammen, J. & J.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Vilst du lebn af der velt, shvindlen, trigen,..
First line (Yiddish):
ווילסט דו לעבן אויף דער וועלט, שווינדלען, טריגען..
Notes:
Cover: Yiddish and English block letter title. Cameo photo of S. Mogulesko centered in stylized lyre with flowers. Piano 50 cents / Violin 30 cents / Back cover ì includes excerpts of: Mother Is Your Best Friend, by H. A. ì Russotto and M. Zavodnick; Shabes Koydesh, by Louis Gilrod and ì Otto Motzan; and Mamenyu Koyf Mir Dos, by S. Mogulesko.

Di Tnoyim/Gute Nakht — די תּנאים \ גוטע נאַכט

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
Both songs from the play "Got's Struf"
Sheet music:
Folder:
24
Series:
4
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York
Date:
1910
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Bright Red block lettering in Yiddish and English. Three ì photographs; Jacob Adler, unidentified woman and small photo of dark haired unidentified man (presumably Rumshinsky). Cover ì notes: "Played by the eminent Jewish tragedian Jacob Adler and ì his company at New York and Philadelphia". Piano 50 cents/ Violin 30 cents. Instrumental only of the two songs.

Shloyme Hamelekhs Tsvoe — שלמה המלכס צוואה

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Knowledge/Torah/Wisdom/Solomon/Advice/Testament
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Malke Sheba" - "The Queen of Sheba"
Sheet music:
Folder:
25
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal St. New York
Date:
1907
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Hakol hevel, geshriben hob ikh, ales iz narish..
First line (Yiddish):
הײַל הבל, געשריבען האַב איך, אַלעס איז נאַריש און פּוסט
Notes:
Cover: Block letters in English and Yiddish advertising the ì Operetta titled "Queen of Sheba" and listing five songs from the ì operetta. Cover includes five photographs, three male and two ì female (unidentified). Piano 50 cents / Violin 30 cents

Heys Ikh Papus — הייס איך פֿאַפֿוס

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mechant/Diamonds/Busybody/
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba".
Sheet music:
Folder:
27
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Block letters in English and Yiddish advertising the Operetta titled "Bar Kokhba". Large photograph of Mrs. Regina Prager. Arranged for piano by H. A. Russotto. Apparently only a part of the song was published. Sheet music advertises "Gekumen Iz Di Tseyt"

A Grus Fun Der Mame — אַ גרוס פֿון דער מאַמע

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Motzan, Otto
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Separation/Mother/Child/Parents
Sheet music:
Folder:
33
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice/Violin
Texts:
Yiddish/Translatiteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York, NY
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Vi shlekht iz dem kind ven er muz zikh tseysheyden
First line (Yiddish):
ווי שלעכט איז דעם קינד ווען ער מוז זיך צושיידען...
Notes:
Cover: Title in large blue block letters in Yiddish and English. "Sung With Great Success". Price 50 cents.

Vi Derlebt Men Shoyn Amerike Tsu Zeyn

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/ Novelty
Subject:
Immigration/Women/Dress
Sheet music:
Folder:
37
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York, NY
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
In Amerike vel ikh putzen zikh un tsiren un di...
Notes:
Cover: Blue block letters in Yiddish and English. Photographs ì of B. Thomashefsky, A. Lebedoff and Herman Wohl. Sung by Miss Zina Goldstein and Miss Lubritzky. This song is included in the sheet music titled "Gefonfet".

Gevald Di Montens — געוואַלד די מאָנטענס

Author:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville/Novelty
Subject:
Summer/Heat/Resort/Mountains/Vacation/Wife
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1485/SM 59
Translation:
Ephemera1485
Music:
SM 59
Additional song notes:
Wow!! The Mountains
Sheet music:
Folder:
59
Series:
4
Arranger:
Laskowsky, Philip
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
not noted
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Ven der zumer kumt nor un, un es vert heys..
First line (Yiddish):
ווען דער זומער קומט נאָר אָן, און עס ווערט הייס,
Notes:
Photocopy. Sheet music, no cover, part of handout by Zalmen Mlotek at Klez Kamp or Circle Lodge summer program. Handwritten interlineations possibly made by Zalmen Mlotek.

Recording

On album:
P-068(g) (Der East Side Fun Amol/ Jane Peppler & Friends)
Track ID:
41506
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
First line:
Ven der zumer kumt nor on es vert zeyer heys, ven ir geyt ungeton un preglt zikh
First line (Yiddish):
ווען דער זומער קומט נאָר אָן און עס ווערט זייער הייס ווען איר גייט אַויסגעטאָן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sprightly/Concert
Length:
3:12

Absholom Baym Brunem — אבשלום בייִם ברונעם

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Well/Rescue/Vow
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Shulamis"
Sheet music:
Folder:
90
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A. (piano)
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice/Duet
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St., New York
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Ha, vos her ikh? A kol fun a ruekh-- ver iz dort?
First line (Yiddish):
האַ, ווער איז דאָרט? אַ קול פֿון אַ רוח--ווער איז...
Notes:
Dark blue print in Yiddish and English. Large photograph of Mrs. R. Prager in center. "The Success of Mrs. R. Prager".

Gis Gis Gis — גיס גיס גיס

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Drinking/Liquor/Wine
Additional song notes:
From Secunda's operetta "A Sheyner Kholom" Book by William Segal.
Sheet music:
Folder:
717
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Samuel Secunda
Publisher address:
Trio Press Inc. 37 E. 18th St. New York, NY
Date:
1936
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
553
First line:
Gis, gis, gis, gis on dos gleyz, gis, gis, gis, gis, zay...
First line (Yiddish):
גיס, גיס, גיס, גיס אָן דאָס גלעזל, גיס, גיס גיס, גיס, זײַ ניט קיין אייזל
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Aaron Lebedeff, Itzik Feld, Lucy Levin, Gertie Bulman, Leon Gold. From the theatre production "A Beautiful Dream" at the Public Theatre, Second Ave. at 4th Street, New York, NY. Yiddish words on back cover. Cast of Characters in Yiddish and English on back cover. "A Sheyner Kholom" also included.

Recordings

On album:
B-028(m) (The Barry Sisters/ Their Greatest Yiddish Hits)
Track ID:
36506
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Geyt a yid in shenkl arayn, shenkl arayn, in shenkl arayn,
First line (Yiddish):
גײט אַ ייִד אין שענקל אַרײַן, שענקל אַרײַן, אין שענקל אַרײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing/Klezmer
Length:
2:41
On album:
B-028(g) (The Barry Sisters A Time To Remember)
Track ID:
5673
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Geyt a yid in shenkl arayn, shenkl arayn, in shenkl arayn,
First line (Yiddish):
גײט אַ ייִד אין שענקל אַרײַן, שענקל אַרײַן, אין שענקל אַרײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing/Klezmer

Kh'vil A Meydl Vi Mayn Mamen Iz Geven — כ'וויל אַ מיידל ווי מייִן מאַמע איז געווען

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Molly Dolly"
Sheet music:
Folder:
87
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration (Refrain Only)
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
38 E. 4th Street, New York
Date:
1925
Provenance:
Gift of Robert Alan Friedman
First line:
Ikh vil a meydl vi mayn mamenyu iz geven,
First line (Yiddish):
איך וויל אַ מיידל ווי מייַן מאַמעניו איז געווען,
Notes:
Cover: Three song titles in Yiddish - Vos Zol Ikh Ton Az Ikh Hob Im Lib: Molly Dolly: Kh'vil A Meydl vi Mayn Mame Iz Geven. Photos of Yakov Kalich, Molly Picon and Yosef Rumshinsky. "in Joseph Edelstein's Second Ave. Theater, Second Ave and Second Street. Back Cover includes Yiddish Chorous of "Molly Dolly" and "Kh'vil A Meydl Vi Mayn Mame Iz Geven" and cast of characters in Yiddish and English in "Joseph Rumshinsky's Musical Comedy 'Molly Dolly'".

Menukha Vesimkha (Russotto) — מנוחה ושׂמחה (רוסאָטאָ)

Composer:
Russotto, Henry A.
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the play "Golus Russland"
Sheet music:
Folder:
92
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1907
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Ornate red cover of a flowering vine. Photo insert of man presumably Russotto. Titled in Yiddish and English "Russotto's Music Album" with "Mnucho W Simcho Von Golus Russland" and "Eili Eili Lomo Azavtino". Violin 50 cents. Artwork: Louis Terr

Min Hamaytsar (Mogulesco) — מן המצר (מאָגולעסקאָ)

Author:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Composer:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Enemies/Survival/Pharoh/Hamon
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Blimele"
Sheet music:
Folder:
94
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Comp
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St., New York
Date:
1903
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Dos yidele im kenen ale kleyn un shvakh iz er gor,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס ייִדעלע אים קענען אַלע קליין און שוואַך,
Notes:
Cover: Photo Insert of man, presumably Mogusco, titled Mogulescos Music Album, Min Hameizar in English and Hebrew. From the opera "Blihmele" For piano 50 cents.

Tsores Iz Keyn Dayge Nit — צרות איז קייִן דעגה ניט

Author:
Horowitz, Professor
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Shund/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Failings/Troubles/Emptiness/
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Emphema 1636
Additional song notes:
Trouble's Nothing To Worry About From the operetta "Yetsias Mitsrayim"
Sheet music:
Folder:
967
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Str., New York
Date:
Not Noted
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Mayns a fraynd hot mir ertseylt, az vos er darf...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַנס אַ פֿרײַנד האָט מיר ערציילט, אַז וואָס ער דאַרף
Notes:
Cover: Yiddish and Hebrew block letters with photo insert of two men, presumably Permutter and Wohl.

Recording

On album:
P-068(j) (Ikh Bin Busy/Jane Peppler/Yiddish theater Songs)
Track ID:
43097
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Mayns a fraynd hot mir dertseylt az vos er darf un rak im felt, es geyt im in zayn lebn nit git un vos der darf hot er..
First line (Yiddish):
מײַנע אַ פֿרײַנד האָט מיר דעציילט אַז וואָס ער דאַרף ראַק אים פֿעלט, עס גייט אין זײַן לעבן ניט גיט און וואָס דער דאַרף האָט ער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:44

Pinie Fun Pinshev — פּיניע פֿון פּינשעוו

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Efficiency/Handsome/Clark Gable/Robert Taylor/
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Pinie Fun Pinshev"
Sheet music:
Folder:
101
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc
Publisher address:
37 E. 18th St. New York
Date:
Not Noted
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Ver iz der oybershte fun shteysl, ver is gevorn..
First line (Yiddish):
ווער איז דער אָויבערשטע פֿון שטויסל, ווער איז...
Notes:
Sung by Itzik Feld. Theater Program Cover entirely in English: "Itzik Feld and Lucy Levin's two song hits from Sholom Secunda's Musical Comedy 'Pini fin Pinchev' by Louis Freiman, Lyrics by Jacob Jacobs Now playing at the Public Theater, Second Ave. at 4th St., New York with Irving Grossman, Diana Goldberg, Paul Burstein, Yetta Zwerling and an All Star Cast." Photos presumably of Itzik Feld, Lucy Levin and Louis Freiman. Photos of Irving Grossman, Diana Goldberg and Paul Burstein. Program includes synopsis of the plot, photos of scenes from the play with credits and cast on the back cover.

Nokh A Regn Sheynt Di Zun — נאָך אַ רעגן שייִנט די זון

Author:
Stutchkoff, N.
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Hope/Rain/Sun/Fate
Additional song notes:
From "Oy Amerike"
Sheet music:
Folder:
104
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.,
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th St
Date:
1931
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Zog vos drikt dikh meydl mayn, red zikh op fun...
First line (Yiddish):
זאָג וואָס דריקט דיך מיידל מייַן, רעד זיך אָפּ פֿון....
Notes:
Cover mostly in Yiddish "Nokh a Regn Shaynt Di Zun, duet, gezungen fun William Shwartz un Fani Lubrizki in Sholm Secundas nayeste muzikal comedi prodokshon 'Oy Amerike' fun N. Stutkov yetst geshpilt in Roland Teater, Eastern Parkvey un Seint Dzhons Pleys, Bruklin." 0Photo of Luci German, William Schwartz and presumably N. Stutchkoff. Back cover includes credits and cast.

Khanele (Jacobs) — חנעלע

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Love
Additional song notes:
From Olshanetsky's operetta "Motke Fun Slobodke"
Sheet music:
Folder:
105
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.,
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th Street
Date:
1930
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Oy khanele, mayn khanele, zog mir fray,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי חנהלע, מייַן חנהלע, זאָג מיר פֿרייַ

Der Heyliger Shabos — דער הייליגער שבּת

Author:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Composer:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Shabes/Family/Food/Observance/
Sheet music:
Folder:
109
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Shenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1919
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Der shabos iz bam yidn tayer, er varft ales avek..
First line (Yiddish):
דער שבּת איז באַם ייִדן טייַער, ער וואַרפֿט אַלעס אַוועק
Notes:
Sung with success by Abram Rosenshtien. Circular photo insert of Rubin Doctor. Price 50 cents. Back cover includes reduced page of sheet music of Shubert's "Standchen" and a Doina by Russotto.

Di Zibn Borders — די זיבן באָרדערדס

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Humorous
Subject:
Boarders/Personalities/Occupations/Rent
Origin:
SM 114, Box 7
Transliteration:
1458 Ephemera 2018/Ephemra 1635/SM 114, Box 7
Translation:
1458 Ephemera 2018/Ephemra 1635
Music:
SM 114, Box 7
Additional song notes:
The Seven Boarders
Sheet music:
Folder:
114
Series:
4
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, Yosef
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Mayn ershter border rosen, flegt zikh tomid blozn,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ערשטער באָרדער ראָזן, פֿלעגט זיך תּמיד בלאָזן,
Notes:
Stylized design of women in diaphanous gown with lute in garden with birds and trees. Photo insert of young mustachioed Rumshinsky.

Recordings

On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43094
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Mayn ershter border rosen, er flegt zikh tomid blozn, far dray tolerte nhy koffe vashn vesh un haynt fun sofe,...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ערשטער באָרדער ראָסען ער פֿלעג זיך טאָמיד בלאָזן, פֿאַר דרײַ דאָלער טיי מיט קאָפֿי וואַשן וועש און הײַנט פֿון סאָפֿע..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:42
On album:
V0290(7)a (What's Not to Like, (Nov 5, 2018): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [separated] - subtitles)
Track ID:
43012
Artist:
Berman, Gary
Artist:
Ma, Enze
Artist:
Smith, Andy
Artist:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Vocal:
Cohen, Susan
First line:
Mayn eshter border Rozen, flegt zikh tomid blozn, far dray dolar tey mit kofe, vashn vesh, un haynt mit sofe, angebrokhn
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ערשטער באָרדער ראָזען, פֿלעגט זיך טאָמיד בלאָזן, פֿאַר דרײַ דאָלער טיי מיט קאָפֿע, וואַשן וועש און הײַנט פֿון סאָפֿע
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Humorous
Length:
5:23

Di Torah — די תּורה

Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From Professor Horowitz's Opera "Di Tsvey Tan'aim" (Two Marriage Contracts).
Sheet music:
Folder:
125
Series:
4
Arranger:
Perlmutter, Arnold/ Wohl, Herman
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover Title: "Success of the Season, Prof. Horowitz's Opera "The Two Tannaim" (t'yonim, Two Marriage Contracts.) Violin 50 cents. Piano 1.00. See Heskes entry #477

Tsurik Aheym — צוריק אַהיים

Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From Professor Horowitz's Opera "Di Tsvey Tan'aim" (Two Marriage Contracts).
Sheet music:
Folder:
127
Series:
4
Arranger:
Perlmutter, Arnold/ Wohl, Herman
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover Title: "Success of the Season, Prof. Horowitz's Opera "The Two Tannaim" (t'yonim, Two Marriage Contracts.) Violin 50 cents. Piano 1.00. See Heskes entry #477

Recording

On album:
S-135(a) (Introducing Sukke / European Klezmer Trio/ New Directions in Jewish Roots Music)
Track ID:
38175
accordion, backing vocals:
Möricke, Sanne
Clarinet, backing vocals, mondola:
Shepherd, Merlin — שעפּהערד, מערלין
Upright Bass, acoustic guitar, Vocals:
Lehmann, Heiko
Length:
3:11

Yo Dos Iz Emes — יאָ דאָס איז אמת

Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From Professor Horowitz's Opera "Di Tsvey Tan'aim" (Two Marriage Contracts).
Sheet music:
Folder:
128
Series:
4
Arranger:
Perlmutter, Arnold/ Wohl, Herman
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street, New York
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover Title: "Success of the Season, Prof. Horowitz's Opera "The Two Tannaim" (t'yonim, Two Marriage Contracts.) Violin 50 cents. Piano 1.00. See Heskes entry #477

Goldpalmew March

Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From Professor Horowitz's Opera "Di Tsvey Tan'aim" (Two Marriage Contracts). Title "Goldpalmew March"as published in sheet musi+c.
Sheet music:
Folder:
132
Series:
4
Arranger:
Perlmutter, Arnold/ Wohl, Herman
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover Title: "Success of the Season, Prof. Horowitz's Opera "The Two Tannaim" (t'yonim, Two Marriage Contracts.) Violin 50 cents. Piano 1.00. See Heskes entry #477. This song not mentioned in Heskes.

On A Mame — אָן אַ מאַמע

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Debts/Gratitude
Sheet music:
Folder:
120
Series:
4
Arranger:
Horenstein
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street
Date:
1915
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Khoyves hot yeder mentsh velkher nor lebt,
First line (Yiddish):
חובֿות האָט יעדער מענטש וועלכער נאָר לעבט,
Notes:
Cover: Printed in red. Framed with vine trellis. Photo inset of man presumably Meyerowitz.

Mayn Amerike — מייִן אַמעריקע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Patriotic/Political
Subject:
America/Appreciation/
Additional song notes:
From Rumshinsky's operetta "Mazl Tov Rabbi". Libretto by Anshel Schorr.
Sheet music:
Folder:
135
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Translator:
Freedman, Molly (not part of the sheet music)
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/English
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Avenue, New York
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Kh'vel keynmol dikh fargesn, dos ken ikh shvern..
First line (Yiddish):
כ'וועל קיינמאָל דיך פֿאַרגעסן, דאָס קען איך שווערן דיר
Notes:
Cover: Photos of Menashe Skulnik, Menachem Rubin, Jacob Rekhtzeit and Joseph Rumshinsky. "Mayn Amerike un Dem Tatns Nigun. William Roland Presents Joseph Rumshinsky's Operetta 'Mazl Tov Rabbi', Libretto by Anschul Schore". As sung by Jacob Rechtzeit. Produced at the Public Theater, 2nd Ave at 4th St., N.Y. Price $1.00
Folder:
378
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
153
First line:
Kh'vel keyn mol nit fargesen, dos ken ikh shveren dir….
First line (Yiddish):
כ'וועל קיינמאָל ניט פֿאַרגעסען, דאָס קען איך שווערן דיר,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. From Joseph Rumshinsky's operetta "Mazel Tov Rabbi". Libretto by Anschul Schore. As sung by Jacob Rekhtzeit. Lyrics by Isidor Lillian. Produced at the Public Theatre 2nd Ave. at 4th St. NYC. Photos of Menasha Skulnik, Menakhem Rubin, Jacob Rekhtzent & Joseph Rumshinsky.

Dem Tatns Nign — דעם טאָטנס ניגון

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Khasidic/Nigun
Additional song notes:
From Rumshinsky's operetta "Mazl Tov Rabbi", Libretto by Anshel Shorr.
Sheet music:
Folder:
137
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
"Bim Bom"
Publisher:
Metro Music Co
Publisher address:
58 Second Avenue, New York
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Bom (10x), Ay (8x), Bim (10x)
First line (Yiddish):
באָם (10), א באַם(10) ,אײַ (8) בים (10)
Notes:
Cover: Photos of Menashe Skulnik, Menachem Rubin, Jacob Rekhtzeit and Joseph Rumshinsky. "Mayn Amerike un Dem Tatns Nigun. William Roland Presents Joseph Rumshinsky's Operetta 'Mazl Tov Rabbi', Libretto by Anschul Schore". As sung by Jacob Rechtzeit. Produced at the Public Theater, 2nd Ave at 4th St., N.Y. Price $1.00

Krishme (Friedsall) — קריאת-שמע (פֿרידסאַל)

Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Prayer/Theater
Subject:
Praise
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Tsores Mit Kinder"
Sheet music:
Folder:
141
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Str., New York
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Shma yisroel, adonay eloheynu, her yisroel, dayn..
Notes:
Cover printed in red: Filigree border, English and Yiddish titles, "Kriashme" (sung by Miss Rosenthal and Master Ferkaut) and "Warenikes Mit Gribnen". From "Tsores Fun Kinder"

Varenikes Mit Gribn — וואַרענולקעס מיט גריבן

Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Food/dumplings/varenikes/gribn/fried fat
Sheet music:
Folder:
142
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Str., New York
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
First line:
Tseytele iz a voyle, varenikes mit gribn,
First line (Yiddish):
צייטעלע איז אַ וואוילע, וואַרעניקעס מיט גריבן,
Notes:
Cover printed in red: Filigree border, English and Yiddish titles, "Kriashme" (sung by Miss Rosenthal and Master Ferkaut) and "Warenikes Mit Gribnen". From "Tsores Fun Kinder"

Hepet Mekhutonim — העפּעט מחותנים

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wedding/Family/Dance
Sheet music:
Folder:
143
Series:
4
Arranger:
Friedsall, Louis
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Str., New York
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Hepet un tantst mekhutonim, kroyvn ale,
First line (Yiddish):
העפּעט און טאַנצט מחותנים, קרובֿן אָלע,
Notes:
Cover printed in red: Filigree border. Photo insert of man presumably Louis Friedsall. Three titles "Hepet Mekhutonim", "Korohod" and "Gutte Nakht"

Karahod — קאַראַהאָד

Composer:
Shapiro, Herman S. — שאַפּיראָ, הערמאַן ס.
Genre:
Theater/Dance
Sheet music:
Folder:
144
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Str., New York
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover printed in red: Filigree border. Photo insert of man presumably Louis Friedsall. Three titles "Hepet Mekhutonim", "Korohod" and "Gutte Nakht"

Gute Nakht (Shapiro) — גוטע נאַכט (שאַפּיראָ)

Composer:
Shapiro, Herman S. — שאַפּיראָ, הערמאַן ס.
Genre:
Theater
Sheet music:
Folder:
145
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Str., New York
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover printed in red: Filigree border. Photo insert of man presumably Louis Friedsall. Three titles "Hepet Mekhutonim", "Korohod" and "Gutte Nakht"

Der Bobes Yereshe

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Grandmother/Inheritance/Piety/Faith
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashevsky.
Sheet music:
Folder:
157
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly freedman, 1996
First line:
Nit kayn oytsres un nit keyn diamenten,
First line (Yiddish):
ניט קיין אוצרות, און ניט קיין דיאַמענטען,
Notes:
Duet sung by Mrs. R. Zukerberg & Mrs. Juvilier. Cover: Framed by filigree flowered border "The Success of the Season "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashefsky, Presented by Louis Goldberin Thomashefsky's National Theater. Contents of Musuc of Masel Tov. Title listing of five songs circed by inset photos of Boris Thomashevsky and Rumshinsky along with ten other photos presumably of the cast..

Mazl Tov (Thomashevsky) — מזל טובֿ (טאָמאַשעווסקי)

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashevsky.
Sheet music:
Folder:
158
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly freedman, 1996
First line:
Akh, day harts iz oykh mayn harts, ales vos ikh…
First line (Yiddish):
אַך, דײַן האַרץ איז אויך מײַן האַרץ, אַלעס וואָס איך
Notes:
Recitativ And Valse sung by Mrs. R. Zukerberg and Mr. B. Thomashefsky. Cover: Framed by filigree flowered border "The Success of the Season "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashefsky, Presented by Louis Goldberin Thomashefsky's National Theater. Contents of Musuc of Masel Tov. Title listing of five songs circed by inset photos of Boris Thomashevsky and Rumshinsky along with ten other photos presumably of the cast..

Der Yesoyml — דער יתןסל

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament/Metaphor
Subject:
Orphan/Peoiple/Persecution/Zionist/Homeland
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashevsky.
Sheet music:
Folder:
159
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly freedman, 1996
First line:
S'blondzshet arum iber der velt fun land tsu land,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'בלאָנדזשעט אַרום איבער דער וועט פֿון לאַנד צו
Notes:
Sung by Mr. Fried. Cover: Framed by filigree flowered border "The Success of the Season "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashefsky, Presented by Louis Goldberin Thomashefsky's National Theater. Contents of Musuc of Masel Tov. Title listing of five songs circed by inset photos of Boris Thomashevsky and Rumshinsky along with ten other photos presumably of the cast..

Men Shokelt Zikh — מען שאָקעלט זיך

Author:
Siegal
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Styles/Dance/Turkey Trot
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashevsky.
Sheet music:
Folder:
161
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly freedman, 1996
First line:
Amerike, bist groys un raykh, du host in zikh a..
First line (Yiddish):
אַמעריקע, ביסט גרויס און רײַך, דו האָסט אין זיך אַ
Notes:
Sung by Mr. P. Graff. Cover: Framed by filigree flowered border "The Success of the Season "Mazl Tov" produced by Harry Thomashefsky, Presented by Louis Goldberin Thomashefsky's National Theater. Contents of Musuc of Masel Tov. Title listing of five songs circed by inset photos of Boris Thomashevsky and Rumshinsky along with ten other photos presumably of the cast..

Recording

On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37920
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Yidn shteyen baym davenen dort in der groyser shul, un zey vern dortn gornit mid
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדן שטיין בײַם דאַווענען דאָרט אין דער גרויסער שולת און זיי ווערן דאָרטן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/DuetNovelty/Bawdy
Length:
4:12

Reb Eliezars Hamudeis Kines — ר' אליעזר המודעיס קינות

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Jerusalem/Temple/Destruction/Prayer
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
162
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co., New York
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Veynt un klugt atsinder, ale Tsiuns kinder,
First line (Yiddish):
וויינט און קלוגט אַצינדער, אַלע ציונס קינדער,
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Klug Fun Tsiens Tekhter — קלוג פֿון ציונס טעכטער

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Jerusalem/Orphaned/Widowed/Mourning
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
163
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Veynt zhe ale Tsiuns tekhter, klug zhe kinder,
First line (Yiddish):
וויינט זשה אַלע ציונס טעכטער, קלוג זשע קינדער,
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Duet Bar Khoba And Dinah — דועט בּר כּוכבּאַ און דינע

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
164
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)
Folder:
167
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Di Nekome Fun Papus — די נקמה פֿון פּאַפּוס

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Disguise/Revenge/Spy
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
166
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Alsding iz bay mir farshtelt, mit der shvartse...
First line (Yiddish):
אַלסדינג איז בײַ מיר פֿאַרשטעלט, מיט די שוואַרצע
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Coronation March

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
168
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Duet Eliezar And Dinah — דועט אליעזער און דינאַ

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
170
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Dinahs Kamflid Baym Caesar — דינאַס קאַמפֿליד בייִם צעזאַר

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
Dinah's Solo Before Caesar: From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
171
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Bar Kokhbas Ziglid — בּר כּוכבּאַס זיגליג

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
Barkokhbas Triumphal Solo: From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
172
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Bar Kokhba Tsvishn Di Vilde... — ...בּר כּוכבּאַ צווישן די ווילדע

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Gladiator/Lion
Additional song notes:
Bar Kokhba Among The Wild Beasts, Bar Kochba zwishen den wilden Thieren (?): From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
173
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Shloflid (Goldfaden) — שלאָפֿליד (גאָלדפֿאַדן

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Sleep/Slumber/Peace/Prayer
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
175
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Du ziser malekh funem shlof, vig mikh mit dayn...
First line (Yiddish):
דו זיסער מלאך פֿונעם שלאָף, וויג מיך מיט דײַן…
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Gotinyu Bayvayz Dayn Nes — גאָטיניוּ באַווייִז דייִן נס

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Prison/Fear/Prayer/
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
176
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Fun der tvise do, oys di finstere vent, shik ikh,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון דער תפֿיסה דאָ, אויס די פֿינסטערע ווענט, שיק איך
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Vekhter Lid — וועכטער ליד

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Guard
Additional song notes:
The Guard's Song: From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
178
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Papus Betrug — פּאַפּוס באַטראָג

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Deceit
Additional song notes:
Papus Deceit: From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
179
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Red background "Complete Opera, Bar Kochba" in large black letters (English & Yiddish) with center photo of A. Goldfaden. Price $2.00. Twenty songs listed on fron cover. Texts of eight songs printed on inside cover and back cover. Songs in this edition "...all appeared in the 'complete opera edition' first published in 1898 by Katzenelenbogen and Rabinowitz, and then reissued in 1909 by the Hebrew Publishing Co." (See Gold Heskes p. 11)

Dos Pekele — דאָס פּעקעלע

Author:
Mogulesco, Sigmund (Zelig) מאָגולסקאָ, זעליג
Composer:
Russotto, Henry A.
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
Not clear from credit on sheet music as to identity of author and composer.
Sheet music:
Folder:
187
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
122-128 Leonard St. Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1900
Provenance:
Gift of Robert and Molly Freedman
Notes:
Dark blue stylized english lettering on cover. Price five cents. Folder also includes violin arrangement for "Chokhmas Noschim".

Khokhmas Noshim

Composer:
Spiwak (no first name given)
Genre:
Theater
Sheet music:
Folder:
188
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
122-28 Leonard St., Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1900
Provenance:
Gift of Robert and Molly Freedman
Notes:
Dark Blue stylized lettering. Price five cents. Folder also includes song titled "Dos Pekele". "Khokhmas Noschim" subtitled "Dem Rebes Nigele". Attributed to Prof. Hurwitz.

Shulamith — שולמית

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the Operetta "Shulamith"
Sheet music:
Folder:
195
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem
Folder:
633
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Joseph P. Katz
Publisher address:
191 E. Broadway, New York, NY
Date:
1925
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
382
First line:
Farrigel ikh mayn kleynem gortn oyf a rigele…
First line (Yiddish):
,פֿאַרריגעל איך מײַן קליינעם גאָרטן אוף אַ ריגעלע
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Yiddish. Price 25 cents. Three verses in Yiddish on back cover.

Duet Shulamith And Absolom

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the Operetta "Shulamith"
Sheet music:
Folder:
196
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Srawing For Shulamith's Hand/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem

Der Orientalisher Tants

Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the Operetta "Shulamith"
Sheet music:
Folder:
199
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem

Kum Tsu Mir (Goldfaden) — קום צו מיר (גאָלדפֿאַדען)

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the Operetta "Shulamith"
Sheet music:
Folder:
200
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem

Zingetang Solo — זינגעטאַנג סאָלאָ

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the Operetta "Shulamith"
Sheet music:
Folder:
201
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem

Di Dray Khasanim — די דרייִ חתנים

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the Operetta "Shulamith"
Sheet music:
Folder:
203
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem

Der Goyrl — דער גורל

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the Operetta "Shulamith" / Song titled "Drawing For Shulamith's Hand"
Sheet music:
Folder:
204
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem

Feygele Un Khanele — פֿייגעלע און חנהלע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Twins/Love/Charms/
Additional song notes:
From the Louis Freiman play "Children Without A Home".
Sheet music:
Folder:
216
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/Yiddish
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
12
First line:
Feygele un khanele a tsviling a sheyne, beyde zenen klug…
First line (Yiddish):
...פֿייגעלע און חנהלע אָ צווילינג אָ שיינע, ביידע זענען קלוג
Notes:
Dark blue lettering in English and Yiddish. Photo insets of Ilia Trilling, Max Kletter, Anna Winters, Flora Freiman, Anita Stein, Barbara Lorber. As sung by Max Kletter. Now playing at Hopkinson Theater, Hopkinson and Pitkin Aves., Brooklyn, NY. From Louis Freiman's play "Children Without A Home". Price 30 cents. Back cover includes cast credits.

Vu Ikh Zol Nit Zayn Vel Ikh Dikh Libn — וואו איך זאָל ניט זייִן וועל איך דיך ליבן

Author:
Markowitz, Louis — מאַרקאָוויטש, לואי
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Constancy/Songs/Parents/Music
Additional song notes:
From Louis Freiman's play "Who Iz Guilty?"
Sheet music:
Folder:
224
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/Yiddish
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1944
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
21
First line:
Oyb du vilst libe mir derklern, vil ikh deyn tatns lider…..
First line (Yiddish):
אויב דו ווילסט ליבע מיר דערקלערן, וויל איך דייַן טאַנץ לידער הערן
Notes:
Blue lettering in Yiddish and English. From Louis Freiman's Play, "Who is Guilty?". Blue photo insets of Ilia Trilling, Julius Adler, Louis Markowitz, Lillian Lux and Paul Burstein. Price 30 cents. Two copies.

Aheym Aheym (Schorr) — אהײם אהײם (שאָר)

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Memory/Lament
Subject:
Immigration/Hometown/Longing/
Additional song notes:
Published under "A! Heim A! Haim" See also "Heskes" catlg 1509. From the musical comedy "Di Yidishe Shiksa"
Sheet music:
Folder:
229
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Arch Street Theatre Co.
Publisher address:
Philadelphia, PA
Date:
1923
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
24
First line:
In der alte velt - af dem grinem feld bin ikh keyn mol….
First line (Yiddish):
אין דער אַלטער וועלט - אויף דעם גרינעם פֿעלד בין איך קיין מאָל...
Notes:
Black/white lettering in English/Yiddish. Inset photos of Miss Yetta Zwerling, Mr. Izzi Meltzer, Miss Budnick, Mr. Solomonescu, Miss Celia Steiner, Mr. Fenigstein, Mr. Silberkasten, Mr. Schorr, Mr. Secunda.Dora Weissman. Sung by Dora Weissman in Anshel Schorr's & Sholem Secunda's greatest musical comedy "Di Yiddishe Shiksse".

Recordings

On album:
022j (Paskel, Simon/Feldman, J.../ Nakhes Fun A Kind/ Aheym Aheym)
Track ID:
29398
Artist:
Paskel, Simon/Feldman, J...
On album:
033c (Medoff, David, tenor/ Nakhes Fun Kinder/ Aheym Aheym)
Track ID:
29696
Vocal:
Medoff, David

Bist Mir Mazldik Rukhele — ביסט מיר מזלדיק רחלעלע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater

Recordings

On album:
R-016(f) (Seymour Rechtzeit Yiddish Favorites)
Track ID:
19128
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Conductor Ensemble:
Lubin, Harry — לובין, האַרי
First line:
Bist mir mazldik, rukhele (2x), hob ikh dir, darfst zikh...
First line (Yiddish):
ביסט מיר מזלדיק, רחלעלע (2), האָב איך דיר, דאַרפֿסט זיך...
Track comment:
From the play "Rukhele Vert A Kale"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
043n (Rekhtzayt, Seymour/ Bist Mir Mazldik Rokhele/ Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen)
Track ID:
30014
Vocal:
Rekhtzayt, Seymour
Language:
Yiddish

Kimat A Freylakhs — כּמאַט אַ פֿרייליכס

Author:
Heller, Jacob J.
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wedding/Joy/Sadness/Separation/Parents/Children
Sheet music:
Folder:
243
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
37
First line:
A khosen bokheril mayn kindele genumen hostu emetsins,,,
First line (Yiddish):
...אַ חתן בחורל מייַן קינדעלע, גענומען האָסטו עמענצענס
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. Photo insets of Sholom Secunda and Jacob J. Heller. Price 40 cents. List of new Metro Music releases on back cover.

Sore Rivke Rokhl Leah — שׂרה רבֿקה רחל לאה

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Lament/
Subject:
Women/Shameless/Coquetish/Old Customs/Observances/Morality
Sheet music:
Folder:
246
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Violin/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York, NY
Date:
1926
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
40
First line:
Di velt progresirt zi iz tsivilizirt, zi makht fortshrit...
First line (Yiddish):
די וועלט פֿראָגעסירט, זי איז ציוויליזירט, זי מאַכט פֿאָרשריט...
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Hebrew/Yiddish, Photo inserts: Mrs. Sarah Konner (Sung with great success). Abraham Rosenstein (Sung by the world famous tenor). Price 50 cents. Catalog of Schenker's Jewish Music on back cover in Yiddish/English.

Freylekh Zol Zayn (Secunda) — פֿרײלעך זאָל זײַן (סעקונדאַ)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Joy/Worries/Celebration
Sheet music:
Folder:
256
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1924
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
49
First line:
Vi fil iz der shiur tsu klugen, zeyn fartsvayfelt un...
First line (Yiddish):
ווי פֿיל איז דער שיר צו קלוגן, זייַן פֿאַרצווייפֿעלט און דערשלאָגן,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo inserts of Sholom Secunda, Yetta Zwerling, Menasha Skulnik. From the Musical Production "Be Happy" by William Siegel. Playing at the Second Avenue Theatre, Second Avenue at Second Street. New York City. Price 30 cents. Small copy of theatre program on back cover; lists actors and credits. Yiddish words on back cover.

Shema Koleynu (Secunda) — שמע קולינו (סענקונדאַ)

Author:
Lash, Isadore — לעש, איזאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Religious/Prayer/Lament
Subject:
Forgiveness/Persecution/Entreaty/Plea
Additional song notes:
From the S. Kohn production "Dem Ruv's Tokhter"
Sheet music:
Folder:
258
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. G oldberg & Co.
Publisher address:
398 Grand St. New York, NY
Date:
1919
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
57
First line:
Shema koleu adonoy eloheynu, khus vrakhem olenu…
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo inserts of S. Blum & Samuel Secunda. "Sung with great success by Mr. S. Blum". At the Liberty Theatre in S. Kohn's prodction "Dem Ruv's Techter". Price, Piano; 50 cents/ Violin 30 cents.

Lekhaim Brider Lekhaim — לחיים ברידער לחיים

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Drinking/Whisky
Sheet music:
Folder:
260
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Violin
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York, NY
Date:
1902
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
53
First line:
Vos iz besser af der velt, vos iz ziser fun alsding….
First line (Yiddish):
ווס איז בעסער אויף דער וועלט, וואָס איז זיסער פֿון אַלסדינ,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish/Transliteration. Insert photograph of Mr. B. Bernstein. Price 50 cents, Piano: 30 cents, Violin. Back cover includes Yiddish words, three verses. Small copy of music for Doina, Roumanian Melody by Henry A. Russotto.

Dos Lid Fun Dnieper — דאָס ליד פֿון דניעפּער

Author:
Shneur, Zalman — שניאור, זלמן
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater/Place
Subject:
Dnieper/Universal/Encompassing
Sheet music:
Folder:
265
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1947
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
55
First line:
Der dnieper,der dnieper lost hern zayn kol, er zingt….
First line (Yiddish):
דער דניעפּער, דער דניעפּער, לאָזט הערן זייַן קול, ער זינגט...
Notes:
Black/white lettering, Yiddish/English. Price 35 cents. Three verses in Yiddish on back cover.

Kinder un a Heym — קינדער אָן אַ היים

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater/Instructional
Subject:
Children/War/Orphans/Mrriage/Divorce
Additional song notes:
From Louis Freiman's play "Children Without A Home"
Sheet music:
Folder:
269
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
57
First line:
A vilגe khaya, on gevisn, im farglust hot blut fargisn…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ווילדע חיה, אָן געוויסן, אים פֿאַרגלאָסט האָט בלוט פֿאַרגיסן
Notes:
Dark blue lettering. Photo insert of Ilia Trilling. From Louis Freiman's play "Children Without A Home". Photo of group of actors from cover of playbill. Price 30 cents. Played at Hopkinson Theatre, Hopkinson and Pitkin Aves., Brooklyn, NY. Yiddish words on back cover.

Lekhaim (Gilrod) — לחיים (גילראָד)

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Drinking/Melancholy/Worries/Wife/

Recording

On album:
038k (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Lekhayim/ Der Freylikher Rumeyner)
Track ID:
29904
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Ven du bist farklogt, ven dos harts..., makh lekhaim brider, gist arayn
First line:
ווען דו ביסט פֿאַרקלוגט, ווען דאָס האַרץ...מאַכט לחיים ברידער, גיסט אַרייִן,

Shund Romans — שונד ראָמאַנס

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Hacken, Emanuel — האַקען, עמנואל
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater/Cabaret
Subject:
Love/Secduction/Death/Infidelity/Social Status
Origin:
Hacken 1 27
Transliteration:
Hacken 1 27
Music:
Hacken 1 27

Recording

On album:
F-012(f) (Festival of Yiddish Songs 1974 — פֿעסטיװאַל פֿון ייִדישע לידער 1974)
Track ID:
31237
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
Musical Director:
Berezovsky, Shaul — בערעזאָװסקי, שאול
Conductor:
Lev Ran, Menashe — לב-רן, מנשה
First line:
Un itst mayne libe lezerin, vel ikh dir zingen a shund romans: es hot pasirt...
First line (Yiddish):
און איצט מייִנע ליבע לעזערין, וועל איך דיר זינגען אַ שונד ראָמאַנס; עס האָט פּאַסירט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Waltz

Halt Fest Dayn Emune — האַלט פֿעסט דייִו אמונה

Author:
Altman, Hyman — אַלטמאַמ, הייַמאַן
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Zionist
Subject:
Faith/Return/Perseverence/Hope
Sheet music:
Folder:
273
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Daniel H. Greenberg
Publisher address:
187 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
65
First line:
Farlir nit di hofnung meyn teyer folk Yisrul, di vest nokh..
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַרליר ניט די האָפֿנונג, מייַן טייַער פֿאָלק ישראל, דו וועסט נאָכאַמאָל שיין
Notes:
Black lettering in Hebrew/Transliteration/English. Light green border with small circular inserts of fifteen prominent members of Jewish music world. Goldfaden is in the center (with crown on his head). Others are: Bertha Kalish, Louis Friedsell, S. Mogulesko, J. P. Adler, J. Brody, Mme R. Prager, B. Thomashefsky, J. M. Rumshinsky, S. Schmuelewitz, A. Perlmutter, B. Bernstein, D. Kessler, K. Juvelier, Herman Wohl. Also on front cover, list of "Celebrated Jewish Compositions for Piano and Voice". Price 30 cents. Daniel H. Greenberg Music Publisher (successor and Publisher of the famous "Teres Edition").

A Folk Un A Heym — אַ פֿאָלק אָן אַ היים

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Theater/Maskilic/Zionist/Lament
Subject:
Homeland/Return/Persecution/Pogroms/Supplication
Sheet music:
Folder:
275
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Deal
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
63
First line:
Akh, un a heym tsu shpot un shand…
First line (Yiddish):
אַך אָן אַ היים צו שפּאָט און שאַנד, צוגעדריקט גרויזאַם פֿון דער שונאס האַנד,
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Yiddish. Small oval photo insert of Solomon Small (Smulewitz). Catalog of celebrated Jewish Music on front cover. Also on front cover, "The Sweetest Waltz ever published". Back cover includes first music line of six songs with prices 20 cents to 25 cents.

Ikh Lakh Un Mayn Harts Veynt — איך לאַך און מייִן האַאץ וויינט

Also known as:
Ikh Tants Un Mayn Harts Veynt
Genre:
Theater/Love/Lament
Subject:
Dance/Heartache/Distant/Pain
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1539
Translation:
Ephemera 1539
Additional song notes:
I Laugh and My Heart Weeps

Recordings

On album:
V-015(a) (Vorbei... Beyond Recall, CD 1/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31244
Vocal:
Lavenda, Pinkhes — לאַװענדאַ, פּינחס
Piano:
Janowski, Max — יאַנאָװסקי, מאַקס
First line:
Ven Ikh tants, in dem glants, ir mit freyd, bin ikh mir gliklekh
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך טאַנץ, אין דעם גלאַנץ, איר מיט פֿרייד, בין איך מיר גליקלעךף
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
Length:
3:24
On album:
S-258(a) (Semer Ensemble/ Rescued Treasure: Gorki, Live at Berlin)
Track ID:
42058
Piano:
Bern, Alan
Trumpet:
Brody, Paul
Violin:
Kovnatskiy, Mark — קאָוונאַטסקי, מאַרק
Bassello:
Lillich, Martin — ליליטש, מאַרטין
Vocal:
Sklamberg, Lorin
First line:
Ven Ikh tants in dayn glants fil mit freyd, un ikh vil gliklekh nor zayn,…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך טאַנץ אין דעם גלאַנאַץ פֿיל מיט פֿרייד, און איך וויל גליקלעך נאָר זײַן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Waltz
Length:
3:34

A Zundele Vil Ikh — אַ זונדעלע וויל איך

Genre:
Theater/Cabaret
Subject:
Son/Preference/Kadishl

Recording

On album:
V-015(a) (Vorbei... Beyond Recall, CD 1/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31245
Vocal:
Moskowitz, Jacob — מאָסקאָוויץ, יעקבֿ
Vocal:
Moskowitz, Esther — מאָסקאָוויץ, אסתּר
Orchestra Director:
Schmidt, Paul
First line:
A zundele vil ikh, zolstu mir gebn, zolst afile qvitshen as ikh shtarb,
First line (Yiddish):
,אַ זונדעלע וויל איך, זאָלסטו מיר געבן זאָלסט אפֿילה קוויטשן אַז איך שטאַרב
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet/Orchestral Accompanient
Length:
3:33

Sunrise Sunset (Fiddler, Yiddish) — טאָג אײַן טאָג אויס

Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater/Musical
Subject:
Wedding/Bride/Daughter/Time/Father/Emotions/Blessing

Recordings

On album:
V0296 (On The Mountaintop With Yiddish (Video) — אויפֿן שפּיץ באַרג מיט ייִדיש (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
37132
Vocal:
Weinberg, Robert
Vocal:
Weinberg, Mrs Robert
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz es dos yingele ikh zey,
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מײדעלע, דאָס קלײנע, איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זײ,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Song/Duet
Length:
2:37
On album:
M-012(a) (Mazel Tov CBS Israel Dance Orchestra Conducted by Alex Weiss — מזל טובֿ! תזמורת סי בּי אס ישׂראל המנצח: אלכּס ווייס)
Track ID:
14724
Artist:
CBS Israel Dance Orchestra — תזמורת סי בּי אס ישׂראל
Track comment:
Part of medley in slow waltz style.
Style:
Instrumental?Medley/Waltz
On album:
I-004(f) (Jewish Rhapsodies For Those In Love The Israeli Strings)
Track ID:
14726
Artist:
Israeli Strings
Arranger:
King, Pete
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Fiddler on the Roof"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
B-008(c) (Spirit Of A People Stanley Black Conducting London....)
Track ID:
14727
Artist:
London Festival Orch & Chorus
Conductor:
Black, Stanley
Track comment:
From "Fiddler on the Roof"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
F-013(e) (Feidman - The Incredible Clarinet — גיורא פיידמן)
Track ID:
14728
Acoustic Guitars:
Atlas, Urial — אטלס, אוריאל
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Basset HornArranger:
Feidman, Giora — פיידמן, גיורא
Bass Guitar:
Frenkel, Ami — פרנקל, עמי
Contra Bass:
Gerlich,Ehud — גרליך, אהוד
Acoustic Guitars:
Levy, Yossi Saffie — יוסי לוי
Harp:
Shwartzbart, Mariana — שוורצברט, מריאנה
Percussion:
Krohn, Kenneth — קרון, קנת
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer
On album:
B-002(d) (Jan Bart Sings Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish)
Track ID:
14729
Vocal/Yiddish Adaption:
Bart, Jan
Arranger/Conductor:
Jay, Morty
First line:
Ikh hob dos meydele getrogn, ikh hob dem bokher ayngevigt,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דאָס מײדעלע געטראָגן, איך האָב דעם בּכור אײַנגעװיגעלט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Concert
On album:
F-003(a) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך)
Track ID:
14730
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Vocal:
Dulitzkaya, Lea — ליא דוליצקאַיאַ
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz es dos yingele ikh ze,
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מײדילע, דאָס קלײנע, איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre/Duet
On album:
P-002(e) (Jan Peerce sings songs from "Fiddler On The Roof")
Track ID:
14731
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor:
Golschmann, Vladimir
Arranger:
DeCormier, Robert
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz es dos yingele ikh zey,
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מײדעלע, דאָס קלײנע, איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Fiddler On The Roof"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater
On album:
Y-004(a) (The Yiddish Dream A Heritage of Jewish Song)
Track ID:
14732
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor:
Golschmann, Vladimir
Arranger:
DeCormier, Robert
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz es dos yingele ikh zey,
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מײדעלע, דאָס קלײנע, איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Fiddler On The Roof" Same as on Album P-02(e)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater
On album:
B-010(f) (Ben Bonus Mina Bern Mit Lid Iber Der Velt — מיט ליד איבער דער װעלט)
Track ID:
14733
Vocal:
Bonus, Ben — באָנוס, בען
Director:
Yarkon, Jo, dir
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, di kleyne, iz dos a bokherl, ikh zey,
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מײדעלע, די קלײנע, איז דאָס אַ בּחורל, איך זײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under Tog Eyn Tog Oys
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Pop
On album:
K-022(g) (Simcha Time Mickey Katz Plays Music For Weddings Bar Mitz..)
Track ID:
22358
Artist:
Mickey Katz Orchestra
Clarinet/Orchestra Leader:
Katz, Mickey
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer
Length:
1:48
On album:
I-013(a) (Inna Mazel - Jiddische Lieder)
Track ID:
25316
Vocal:
Slavskaja, Inna
Piano:
Terletsky, Vladimir — טערלעטסקי, װלאַדימיר
Violin:
Bondar, Ilja
Piano:
Gutman, Alexander
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz dos dos yingele kh'zey,
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מײדעלע, דאָס קלײנע, איז דאָס דאָס ייִנגעלע כ'זײ,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
H-041(a) (Hello, Solly)
Track ID:
31248
Clarinet:
Katz, Mickey
Musical Director:
Hausman, Al
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
On album:
B-004(b) (Jewish Song Treasury Vol II Mascha Benya, soprano — מאַשאַ בעניע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
32674
Vocal:
Tucker, Richard
Arranger:
Harris, Arthur
Conductor:
Allers, Franz
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:51
On album:
S-134(a) (Brighton Beach Memories / Neil Sedaka Sings Yiddish)
Track ID:
38150

Sholem Bayis (Smulewitz) — שלום בּית

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Teres, A.
Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Home/Peace/Happiness/Contentment
Sheet music:
Folder:
284
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
69
First line:
A minig iz do bay undz yidn, mir megen shtoltsiren mit dem…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מנהג איז דאָ בײַ ייִדען, מיר מעגען שטאָלצירען מיט דעם
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Hebrew. Small oval photo of man with mustache. Yiddish words, 2 verses in center. Six other melody lines on back cover with prices, 25 cents.

Tates Hit Ayer Heym — טאַטעס היט אייִער היים

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Instructional
Subject:
Father/Child/Abondoned/Responsibility/Orphan
Sheet music:
Folder:
292
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Goldberg
Publisher address:
398 Grand St. New York, NY
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
76
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס בלאָנדזשעט אַרום אַ קינד אויף דער סטריט, קייַן טאַטען, קייַן מאַמען...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish in orange border. Price 40 cents.

Khai Gelebt — חי געלעבט

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Health/Life/Enjoyment/
Additional song notes:
From the comedy-operetta by Jacob Kalich and Sholom Perlmutter "Abi Gezunt"
Sheet music:
Folder:
293
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1949
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
77
First line:
Abi gezunt bruder, abi gezunt, men lebt nor eynmol…
First line (Yiddish):
אַבי געזונט, ברודער אבי געזונט, מען לעבט נאָר איינמאָל, זאָל זייַן
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. From the Comedy-Operetta "Abi Gezunt" by Jacob Kalich & Sholom Perlmutter. Music by Joseph Rumshinsky, words by Molly Picon. Photo inserts of J. Rumshinsky, I, Jacobson, J. Kalich & Molly Picon on front cover. Back cover includes listing of new releases by Metro Music.

Sholem Bayit (Moskowitz) — שלום בּית

Genre:
Theater/Cabaret/Novelty/humorous
Subject:
Peace/Family/Home

Recording

On album:
V-015(a) (Vorbei... Beyond Recall, CD 1/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31252
Vocal:
Moskowitz, Jacob — מאָסקאָוויץ, יעקבֿ
Vocal:
Moskowitz, Esther — מאָסקאָוויץ, אסתּר
Orchestra Director:
Schmidt, Paul
First line:
Tsi veyst ir..shmerl lebn, mit aza vayb untsuheyben, zi loyft arum af ale brisn,
First line (Yiddish):
צי ווייסט איר..שמערל לעבן, מיט אַזאַ ווייִב אונצווהייבען, זי לויפֿט אַרום אויף...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
2:55

Mir Felt A Fraynd — מיר פֿעלט אַ פֿרײַנד

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Lonliness/Frendship
Additional song notes:
From Secunda's operetta "Sweet Moments"
Sheet music:
Folder:
368
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
37 E. 18th St. New York, NY
Date:
1930
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
145
First line:
In dem kurtzn leben's veg, gibn troyerig treybe teg…
First line (Yiddish):
אין דעם קורצן לעבענס וועג גיבן טרויעריג טריבע טעג,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Large photo insert of Sholom Secunda. As sung in Sholom Secunda's romantic operetta "Sweet Moments" by William Siegel and Louis Freiman.

Recording

On album:
V-015(a) (Vorbei... Beyond Recall, CD 1/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31253
Vocal:
Lavenda, Pinkhes — לאַװענדאַ, פּינחס
Piano:
Janowski, Max — יאַנאָװסקי, מאַקס
First line:
Im dem kurtsen lebn tsugevoynt, gibn troyerik driber teg, ven der mentsh...
First line (Yiddish):
אין דעם קורצען לעבן צוגעוואוינט, גיבן טרויעריק דרעבער טעג, ווען דער מענטש...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:16

Zise Momentn — זיסע מאָמענטן

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Separation/Reunion/Joy/Fantasy/Dream
Additional song notes:
From Secunda's operetta "Sweet Moments"
Sheet music:
Folder:
299
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
37 E. 18th St.
Date:
1930
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
84
First line:
In mayn fantazi gevezen bist du, kh'hob gezen dikh in shlof
First line (Yiddish):
אין מײַן פֿאַנטאַזי געוועזען ביסטו, כ'האָב געזען דיך אין שלאָף...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo insert of Sholom Secunda in center. As sung in Sholom Secunda's Romantic Operetta "Sweet Moments". By William Siegel and Louis Freiman.

Recording

On album:
V-015(e) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 5/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31473
Artist:
Lavenda, Pinkhes — לאַװענדאַ, פּינחס
First line:
In mayn fantazi gevezen bist du, kh'hob gezen dikh in shlof
First line (Yiddish):
אין מייִן פֿאַנטאַזי געוועזען ביסטו, כ'האָב געזען דיך אין שלאָף…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Waltz
Length:
3:18

Dos Zekele Mit Koylen — דאָס זעקעלע מיט קוילען

Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Novelty
Subject:
Coal/Heat/Poverty
Origin:
Sheet Music 306
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1458 2018
Translation:
Ephemera 1458 2018
Music:
Sheet Music 306
Additional song notes:
A Sack of Coal
Related information in folder 806:
Comments:
1. Email from Anna Hurkmans, Rome, Italy citing the Italian newspaper La Republica, that the most famous song of the Italian resistance "Bella Ciao" is based on the Yiddish novelty theater song "Dos Zekele Fun Koylen". 2. Transliteration and Translation of lyrics of Bella ciao from the internet
Sheet music:
Folder:
306
Series:
4
Arranger:
Shapiro, Reuben
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York, NY
Date:
1929
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
91
First line:
Gute fraynde, ken ikh bay aykh poylen ir zolt mikh hern...
First line (Yiddish):
גוטע פֿרייַנדע, קען איך בייַ אייַך פּוילען, איר זאָלט מיך הערן...
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/Transliteration/English. Photo in center, Abe Schwartz and daughter Miss Schwartz. "Sung at all Jewish theatres". Price 50 cents. Three verses in Yiddish/Transliteration on back cover.

Recording

On album:
V0290(7)a (What's Not to Like, (Nov 5, 2018): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [separated] - subtitles)
Track ID:
43005
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Ma, Enze
Violin:
Smith, Andy
Viola da gama:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Vocal:
Rocamora, Nancy
Arranger:
Shapiro, Reuben
Vocal:
Valentine, Megan
Vocal:
Friedland, Beth
Vocal:
Marx, Jacqueline
Vocal:
Stewart, Andy
Vocal:
Hammond, Marie
Vocal:
Rivkin-Fish, Ziggy
Vocal:
Loewenthal, Norm
Vocal:
Junker, James
Vocal:
Fleisher, David
First line:
Gute fraynd, ken ikh bay aykh poyln, ir zolt mir hern zingn dos shtikele fun koyln, vayl mayn vayb
First line (Yiddish):
גוטע פֿרײַנד, קען איך בײַ אײַך פועלן, איר זאָלט מיר הערן זינגען דאָס שטיקעלע פֿון קוילן, ווײַל מײַן ווײַב שטייט אַף דעם...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Chorale
Length:
2:56

Der Rebe Di Rebitsin Un Ikh — דער רבי די רביצין און איך

Author:
Halpern, Moyshe Leyb — האַלפּערן, משה לײב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Literary Origin/Humor/Dialect/Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Rebitsin/Rebbe/Infidelity/Cuckold
Sheet music:
Folder:
312
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1944
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
96
First line:
Der mizrakh is a shayne zakh, di zun geyt fun dort aroys...
First line (Yiddish):
דער מיזרח איז אַ שיינע זאַך, די זון גייט פֿון דאָרט אַרויס,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English/Transliteration. Humorous song. Successfully introduced by Menachem Rubin. Price 40 cents. Three verses in Yiddish on back cover.

Dos Reydele Dreyt Zikh (Tauber) — דאָס ריידעלע דרייט זיך (טויבער)

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Luck/Fate/Fortune
Additional song notes:
From Secunda's operetta "An East Side Wedding"
Sheet music:
Folder:
313
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
New York, NY
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
97
First line:
Her oys mayn meydele, s'iz du a reydele yeder hot zayn...
First line (Yiddish):
הער אויס מייַן מיידעלע, ס'איז דו אַ ריידעלע, ידער מענטש האָט...
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English/Transliteration. Photo in center of Aaron Lebedeff and Lucy Levin. From Sholom Secunda's newest wonderful operetta, "A Wedding on the East Side". Public Theatre Second Avenue at 4th Street, New York, NY. Lyrics/Chaim Tauber, Music/Sholom Secunda. Two verses in Yiddish on back cover. Cast of show listed on back cover in English/Yiddish. Two copies.

Blimelekh — בלימעלעך

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Author:
Shumsky, Oscar — שומסקי, אָסקער
Composer:
Shumsky, Oscar — שומסקי, אָסקער
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Occupation/Flower Seller/Hunger/Children
Origin:
Sheet Music
Transliteration:
Sheet Music
Music:
Sheet Music
Additional song notes:
From the Musical "Liovke Molodets"
Sheet music:
Folder:
60
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St., New York, NY
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
A blumen tog iz heynt meyne libe freynt far....
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בלומען טאָג איז הייַנט מייַנע ליבע פֿרײַנט פֿאַר
Notes:
Cover: Photocopy. Includes five small photographs. Blimelekh sung ì by Mrs. Zukerberg. "The success of the season" in Thomashefsky's National Theatre. Presented by Mr. Louis Goldberg, Manager; Mr. Harry Thomashefsky, Stage Director. See entry #1001 in Heskes.

Recording

On album:
L-007(a) (Shifra Lerer — ייִדישע לידער געזונגען פֿון שפרה לערער)
Track ID:
2488
Author:
Lerner, L.
Composer:
Berezovsky, Shaul — בערעזאָװסקי, שאול
Vocal:
Lerer, Shifra — לערער, שפרה
First line:
Kum tokhter, mit mir, mayn getrayer, un trankht nit un...
First line (Yiddish):
קום טאָכטער, מיט מיר, מײַן געטרײַער, און טראַכט ניט און זאָרג..
Language:
Yiddish

Lekoved Shabos (Prager) — לכּבֿד שבּת (פּראַגער)

Author:
Prager, Jacob — פּראַגער, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Sabbath/Food/Shabos
Additional song notes:
From the Maurice Schwartz production of "The Water Carrier".
Sheet music:
Folder:
343
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Alexander Olshanetsky
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
118
First line:
Lekoved Shabes veln mir banayen di shkrabes fin di eyer….
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. From Maurice Schwartz production of The Water Carrier. Drawings of a water carrier and two men (Schwartz/Olshanetsky). Two songs in folder: Lekoved Shabes and Ikh Trog Vaser.

Ikh Trog Vaser — איך טראָג וואַסער

Author:
Prager, Jacob — פּראַגער, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Occupation/Water Carrier/Misery
Additional song notes:
From the Maurice Schwartz production of "The Water Carrier".
Sheet music:
Folder:
344
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Alexander Olshanetsky
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
118
First line:
Ikh trog vaser tog eyn tog oys. Yor eyn yor oys ikh trog….
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Drawing of water carrier and two men's faces (Olshanetsky and Schwartz). From Maurice Schwartz's production "The Water Carrier".

Mit Dir Ineynem — מיט דיר אין איינעם

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Eternal Love
Sheet music:
Folder:
345
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
119
First line:
Vos geven iz geven, vish oys dayne treren, in der tsukunft
First line (Yiddish):
.
Notes:
Purple lettering, Yiddish/English. Circular photo insert of Ilia Trilling. Price 30 cents. Yiddish text inside front cover.

Mit Dir Iz Mir Gut — מיט דיר איז מיר גוט

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Love/Support
Additional song notes:
From H. Kalmanowitch's operetta "Mazl Tov Molly"
Sheet music:
Folder:
346
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
120
First line:
Mit dir iz mir gut, s'feylt mir keyn zakh nit, Mamele….
First line (Yiddish):
מיט דיר איז מיר גוט, ס'פֿעלט מיר קײַן זאַך ניט, מאַמעלע...
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo insert of Molly Picon and Jacob Kalich ( with autograph). Photo insert of Josephj Rumshinsky. From H. Kalmanowitch's Operetta "Mazel-Tov Molly". Starring the inemitable Molly Picon. As sung by Molly Picon and Leon Liebgold. Price 40 cents. Two verses in Yiddish inside front cover.

Tsip Tsapekl — ציפּ ציפּאַקאָל

Genre:
Novelty/Theater/Humorous/Folk
Subject:
Wife/Incompetant
Additional song notes:
Wandering Motif, see "Hot A Yid A Vaybele"

Recording

On album:
J-033(a) (Lin Jaldati / Jiddischer Lieder)
Track ID:
31387
Vocal:
Jaldati, Lin — יאַלדאַטי, לין
Artist:
Martin Hoffman Orchestra — מאַרטין האָפֿמאַן אָרקעסטער
Conductor/Arranger:
Hoffman, Martin — האָפֿמאַן, מאַרטין
First line:
Oy, az men gegangen tsu der khasene makhn, hot zikh gehert a shpotele makhn,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי, אַז מען געגאַנגען צו דער חתונה מאַכן, האָט זיך געהערט אַ שפּאָטעלע געלאַכן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
1:41

Nishto Nishto Keyn Shenere Fun Dir — נישטאָ מישטאָ קייִן שענערע פֿון דיר

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Attributes/Joy
Sheet music:
Folder:
356
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1942
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
131
First line:
Got hot dikh tsu mir aropgeshikt, dir mit gegebn toyznt….
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. From the Musical Production "Be Happy" by William Siegel. Photo inserts of Menasha Skulnik, Miriam Kressyn & Michal Michalesko on front cover. Playing at the Second Avenue Theatre, Second Avenue at Second Street, New York City. Price 30 cents. Cast of Characters in English/Yiddish on back cover. Yiddish words on back cover.

Mayn Fidl (Triling) — מײַן פֿידל (טרילינג)

Author:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Composer:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Lonliness/Fiddle/Melody
Sheet music:
Folder:
362
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1942
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
138
First line:
Nakht farhilt in shvartz flotert shtil a hartz…
Notes:
Red lettering, Yiddish/English. Round photo insert of Ilia Trilling. Song dedicated "To my beloved son Adolph". Price 30 cents.

Likht Bentshn (Rumshinsky) — ליכט בענטשן (רומשינסקי)

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Ritual
Subject:
Shabos/Candles/Blessing

Recording

On album:
061k (Michelesko, M./Likht Bentshn/Tatenyu Mamenyu)
Track ID:
30615
Artist:
Mikhl Mikhalesko Orchestra — מיכל מיכעלעסקאָ אָרקעסטער
Accompaniment:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Mikhalesko, Michal — מיכאַלעסקאָ, מיכל
Language:
Yiddish/Hebrew
Style:
Concert

S'vet Zayn Gut (Jacobs) — ס'וועט זײַן גוט (דזעקאָבס)

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Fleischman, Manny L. — פֿלײַשמאַן, מעני ל
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Optimism/Hope
Additional song notes:
From the play "Second Marriage by Louis Freiman
Sheet music:
Folder:
360
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1953
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
135
First line:
Folg mikh tayerer, gib zikh nor nit inter….
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. From the play "Second Marriage" by Louis Freiman. Photo inserts of Manny Fleischman (Music), Jacob Jacobs (Words), Irving Jacobson (Producer), Edmund Zayenda (Producer), Miriam Kressyn. Price 50 cents. Yiddish words on back cover for male and female vocalists and chorus.

Recording

On album:
A-060(e) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 1/ The Best of 78 Records/A Letter From Mother — לידער פֿון בוידעם 1\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, אַ סריוועלע דער מאַמען)
Track ID:
35393
Vocal:
Marovski, Mark — מאַראָװסקי, מאַרק
First line:
Hob hundert lider gezungen als in der heym shoyn lang,
First line (Yiddish):
האָב הונדערט לידער געזונגען אַלס אין דער היים שוין לאַנג,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop

Dem Tatns Zindale — דעם טאַטנס זינדעלע

Author:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Father/Son/Pride/Friendship
Origin:
SM 375
Transliteration:
SM 375
Music:
SM 375
Additional song notes:
Father's Little Son
Sheet music:
Folder:
375
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
150
First line:
Dem tatns zindale brengt dem tatn nakhes…
First line (Yiddish):
דעם טאַטנס זינדעלע ברענדט דעם טאַטן מחת,
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Yiddish. 2 beautiful songs in folder: Mayn Tayere and Dem Tatns Zindale. "As sung by the eminent stars Herman Yablakoff & Jan Bart. Photo inserts of Ilia Trilling (Music) and Oscar Ostroff ( Lyrics). Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Mayn Meydele (Jacobs) — מייִן מיידעלע (דשזאַקאָבס)

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Comfort/Joy
Additional song notes:
My Little Girl
Sheet music:
Folder:
379
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1934
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
155
First line:
Meydele sheyns, meydele kleyns, du bist in meyn lebn arayn..
First line (Yiddish):
מיידעלע שיינס, מיידעלע קליינס, דו ביסט אין מײַן לעבן אַרײַנגעקומען…
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. As sung by the following radio artists: Herman Yablokoff, Irving Grossman, Max Rosenblatt, Leon Gold, Seymour Rekhtzeit & Meyer Steinwortzel. Price 30 cents. Photo insert of Abraham Ellstein (Music).

Mayn Meydele (Witler) — מייִן מיידעלע (וויטלער)

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Daughter
Additional song notes:
My Little Girl

Recordings

On album:
W-002(b) (Benzion Witler Lomir Ale Freilich Sein — לאָמיר אַלע פֿרײליך זײַן בּן-ציון ויטלער)
Track ID:
9895
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Kreisler, Marcel — קרײַסלער, מאַרסעל
First line:
Faranen oytsers oyf der velt, kh'mayn nisht keyn reykhtung..
First line:
פֿאַראַנען אוצרות אױף דער װעלט, כ'מײן נישט קײן רײכטונג...
On album:
W-002(i) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 4 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
9896
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Faranen oytsres asakh oyf der velt, kh'mayn nisht keyn...
First line:
פֿאַראַנען אוצרות אַסך אױף דער װעלט, כ'מײן נישט קײן רײכטונג...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
F-027(b) (Myriam Fuks)
Track ID:
21478
Vocal:
Fuks, Myriam
First line:
Faranen oytsers asakh oyf der velt, kh'mayn nisht keyn...
First line:
פֿאַראַנען אוצרות אַסך אױף דער װעלט, כ'מײן נישט קײן רײכטונג...
On album:
023d (Witler, Ben Tsiun/ Gelibte/ Mayn Meydele)
Track ID:
29410
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Faranen oytsers asakh oyf der velt, kh'mayn nisht keyn…
First line:
פֿאַראַנען אוצרות אַסך אױף דער װעלט, כ'מײן נישט קײן רײכטונג...

A Mames Vert — אַ מאַמעס ווערט

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Orphan/Priceless
Sheet music:
Folder:
384
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres, Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1913
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
159
First line:
Es iz faran eyne vos keyn glaykhen hot
First line (Yiddish):
עס איז פֿאַראַן איינע וואָס קיין גלײַכען האָט,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Catalogue of Jewish Music for piano with words on front cover. First lines, with music, of six songs on back cover. Yiddish words in center, inside front cover.

Mame Loshn (Picon) — מאַמע לשון (פּיקאָן)

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Language/Yiddish
Sheet music:
Folder:
385
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
160
First line:
Mame loshn hot dokh gor toyznt tamin, ruft men es take…
First line (Yiddish):
מאָמע לשון האָט דאָך גאָר טויזענט טעמים, רופֿט מען עס טאַקע דערפֿאַר נאָך דער..
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. Large photo of Molly Picon in costume. Small photo inserts of Joseph Rumshinsky and Max Bozhyk. Price 40 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

A Mame Darf Men Hern — אַ מאַמע דאַרף מען הערן

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Sacrifice/Children/Obedience
Additional song notes:
From the play "A Home For Mother" - "A Heym Far A Mame"
Sheet music:
Folder:
386
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press Inc.
Publisher address:
28-30 East 4th Street
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
162
First line:
Oy kinder, kinder ven ir zolt visen, vifil a mame laydet…
First line (Yiddish):
אוי, קינדער, קינדער ווען איר זאָלט וויסן וויפֿיל אַ מאַמע לײַדעט פֿון אײַך,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish. Photo inserts of Mr. Goldberg, Mrs Goldberg, Jacob Jacobs, Mrs. Betty Jacobs. Sung by Betty Jacobs in Siegel & Kalmanowitz's great masterpiece "A Home for Mother". At the Goldberg & Jacobs Grand Theatre. Grand & Chrystie Streets. Back cover includes Yiddish words and Cast of Characters in English/Yiddish.

In Ukreynishn Shenkl — אין אוקריִנישן שענקל

Composer:
Weisser, Joshua S. — ווייסער, יהושע ס.
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Drinking/Fiddle/Klezmer/Melody/Zmiros/Whisky/

Recording

On album:
V-015(e) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 5/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31477
Vocal:
Bakon, Khazn Israel — בקון, חזן ישׂראל
Conductor:
Weintraub, Wolf
First line:
Oy,…dem frenkl in dem shenkl is moshke mit dem fidl,
First line:
אוי,...האַלט דעם פֿרענקל אין דעם שענקל איז מאָשקע מיט דעם פֿידל,
Language:
Yiddish/Ukranian/Hebrew
Style:
Concert/Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
3:22

Di Libe Iz A Blum — די ליבע איז אַ בלום

Author:
Tanzman, Yosef — טאַנזמאַן, יוסף
Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Flowers/Garden/Romance
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Yankele Tsigayner"
Sheet music:
Folder:
392
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th St. New York, NY
Date:
1926
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
170
First line:
A gorten fun libe vel ikh far dir flantsen, fun blumen…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ גאָרטען פֿון ליבע וועל איך דיר פֿלאַנצען, פֿון בלומען אַלערליי,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. From the show Yankele Tzigayner. A Garten Fin Libe, duet by Samuel Rosenstein and Rose Karp. "Now playing at Samuel Rosenstein's Lenox Theatre, Lenox Ave & 111th St., New York. Yiddish words on back cover. Theatre program with cast of characters also on back cover.

Mer Darf Ikh Nit — מער דאַרף איך ניט

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wants/Bread/LoveWife/Simplicity/Food
Additional song notes:
From William Siegel and Sholom Secunda's musical production "Lucky Days"
Sheet music:
Folder:
394
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
172
First line:
Vos iz deyn tsil in lebn, dertseyll vos iz deyn shtrebn…
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס איז דייַן ציל אין לעבן, דערצייל וואָס איש דייַן שטרעבן,
Notes:
Dark purple lettering Yiddish/English, on pink cover. Photo inserts of Sholom Secunda, Lilly Lilliana and Menasha Skulnik. "As sung in the Musical Production "Lucky Days" by Lilly Lilliana and Menasha Skulnik. Price 30 cents. "Now playing at the Second Avenue Theatre, 2nd Ave and 2nd Street, New York. Cast of characters on back cover in Yiddish/English. Five verses on song in Yiddish also on back cover.

Nokh A Bisl In Epes Nokh — נאָך אַ ביסל אין עפּעס נאָך

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rubinstein, M. J. — רובינשטײַן, מ. י.
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Food/Gourmand/Chicken/Soup/Mameliga/Gribenes/Goulash/Steak
Sheet music:
Folder:
405
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1914
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
181
First line:
Ikh bin a groyser freser, keyn zakh lib ikh besser..
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַ גרויסער פֿרעסער, קיין זאַך ליב איך בעסער,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering. English/Yiddish. Catalogue of Celebrated Jewish Music for Piano with Words on front cover."The Sweetest Waltz Ever Published". Also, first line of music for First lines of music for six songs on back cover. Yiddish words in center, inside. Priceless.

Vekhol Maaminim (Secunda) — וכל מאמינים (סעקונדאַ)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Memory/Song/FatherSon/Duet/Emotion
Sheet music:
Folder:
422
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
199
First line:
Kler ikh un fartrakht zikh, ikh kholem un mir dakht zikh…
First line (Yiddish):
קלער איך, און פֿאַ רטראַכט איך, אין חלום און מיר דאַכט זיך,
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. As sung by the eminent Cantor Israel Zukerberg and his talented daughter Breindele. Photo inserts of Sholom Secunda, Cantor Zukerberg and "Breindele". Price 40 cents.

Brokhes Lehavdola (Jacobs) — בּרכות להבדלה דשאַקאָבס)

Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
See "Havdola"

Recording

On album:
F-009(a) (Leo Fuchs in Bei Mir Bistu Shoen Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
2609
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Artist:
Libgold, Leon & Ensemble — ליבגאָלד, לעאָן און אַנסאַמבל
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Musical "Bay Mir Bistu Sheyn"
Language:
Yiddish

Lialkes — ליאַלקעס

Author:
Gilinsky, Molt — גילינסקי, מאָטל
Composer:
Gelbart, Mikhl — געלבאַרט, מיכל
Genre:
Theater/Children Operetta
Subject:
Dolls
Origin:
Gelb Operet
Transliteration:
Gelb Operet
Music:
Gelb Operet
Sheet music:
Folder:
423
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1948
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
194
Notes:
Green booklet, includes two Operettas, Lialkes (Dolls) by M. Gilinsky and Murashkes (Ants) by L. Kadison. Music for both operettas is by M. Gelbart. Lialkes is a childrens operetta.

Murashkes (Gelbart) — מוראַשקעס (געלבאַרט)

Also known as:
Di Murashkes Un Di Groz-Springer
Author:
Kadison, Luba
Composer:
Gelbart, Mikhl — געלבאַרט, מיכל
Genre:
Theater/Children Operetta
Subject:
Ants/Grasshopper
Origin:
Gelb Operet
Transliteration:
Gelb Operet
Music:
Gelb Operet
Additional song notes:
Based upon a Russian fable.
Sheet music:
Folder:
424
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1948
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
194
Notes:
Green booklet, includes two Operettas, Lialkes (Dolls) by M. Gilinsky and Murashkes (Ants) by L. Kadison. Music for both operettas is by M. Gelbart. Lialkes is a childrens operetta.

Du Bist Mayn Zun — דו ביסט מײַן זון

Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance
Additional song notes:
From Sholom Secunda's operetta "Lets Get Married"
Sheet music:
Folder:
433
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
37 E. 18th St. New York, NY
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
207
First line:
Vi a malekh sheyn un reyn hot zikh deyn geshtalt…
First line (Yiddish):
ווי אַ מלאך שיין און ריין, האָט זיך דײַן געשטאַלט...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish. "Sung by Lucy Levin and Pincus Lavendo in Sholom Secunda's Operetta 'Let's Get Married' by William Siegel. Photo inserts of Lucy Levin, Pincus Lavendo and Sholom Secunda. Yiddish words on back cover. Cast of Characters in Yiddish and English on back cover. Playing at Public Theatre, Second Ave at 4th St. New York.

Suite From Uriel Acosta (Teyl 1)

Composer:
Rathaus, Karol
Genre:
Orchestral/Theater/Classical
Additional song notes:
Recorded under "Judischer Tanz - 1 Teil a.d. Suite zu, Uriel Acosta / See vorbei 396

Recording

On album:
V-015(g) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 7/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31527
Artist:
Kulturbund Orchestra
Conductor:
Rosenstock, Joseph
Style:
Instrumental/Orchestral
Length:
3:39

Suite From Uriel Acosta (Teyl 2)

Composer:
Rathaus, Karol
Genre:
Orchestral/Classical/Theater
Additional song notes:
Recorded under "Judischer Tanz - 2 Teil a.d. Suite zu, Uriel Acosta / See vorbei 396

Recording

On album:
V-015(g) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 7/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31528
Artist:
Kulturbund Orchestra
Director:
Rosenstock, Joseph
Style:
Instrumental
Length:
4:02

Just My Luck — דזשאָט מײַ לאָק

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Humorous
Subject:
Bus/Accident/Fate/Ill Luck/Lawsuit/Seduction/Jealousy
Sheet music:
Folder:
444
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
212
First line:
S'iz gevezen farayorn, ikh bin af a ban geforn,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז געוועזען פֿאַר אַ יאָרן, איך בין אויף אַ בוס געפֿאָרן
Notes:
Cover: Title in English and Yiddish. From the musical comedy "Laugh and Be Happy", Libretto by Louis Freiman. Starring and Sung by the Celebrated Artist Leo Fuchs. Price 40 cents. Photo of Leo Fuchs. Photo inset of Sholom Secunda

Fun Vigele Biz Der Khupa — פֿון וויגעלע ביז דער חופּה

Author:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Composer:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Birth/Child/Passages/Sickness/Death Mourning
Sheet music:
Folder:
497
Series:
4
Arranger:
Kortchmaroff, M.
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York, NY
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
233
First line:
A simkhe, a freyd, a glik a nekhume….
First line (Yiddish):
...אַ שמחה, אַ פֿרייד, אַ גליק, אַ נחמה
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Emma London (Poet). Price 35 cents. Yiddish words inside front cover. Also includes sample fragment of "Di Mizinkes Shlof Lid".

In Der Libe Ligt Dos Emese Glik — אין דער ליבע ליגט דאָס אמתע גליק

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Paradise/Adam/Eve/Jacob/Rachel/David/
Sheet music:
Folder:
509
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1940
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
253
First line:
Es hobn farbrakht odom chave in gan eden, a libe a prakht…
First line (Yiddish):
עס האָבן פֿאַרבראַכט אדם חוה אין גן עדן, אַ ליבע אַ פּראַכט...
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Joseph Rumshinsky and Seymour Rechtzeit on front cover. "Recorded on Victor record #25-5058. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
K-010(c) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite sing the Yiddish Hit Parade)
Track ID:
7340
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
In der libe ligt dos emese glik, vayl di libe git dos...
First line (Yiddish):
אין דער ליבע ליגט דאָס אמתע גליק, װײַל די ליבע גיט דאָס...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-027(b) (An Evening With Jacob Sandler — אײן אָװענט מיט יעקבֿ סאַנדלער)
Track ID:
7341
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Negreanu, Mani, arr and cond — נעגריאַנו, מאַני, אַראַנ און דיריגענט
First line:
In der libe ligt dos emese glik, vayl di libe git dos...
First line (Yiddish):
אין דער ליבע ליגט דאָס אמתע גליק, װײַל די ליבע גיט דאָס...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-042(a) (Samuel Sterner A Decade of Jewish Choir Masterpieces)
Track ID:
7342
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Sterner, Samuel Choir
First line:
Mir hobn farbrakht, ot dem...in ganeydn, a libe a prakht,
First line (Yiddish):
מיר האָבן פֿאַרבראַכט, אָט דעם...אין גן-עדן, אַ ליבע אַ פּראַכט,
Language:
Yiddish

In Yidishn Shenkl — אין ייִדישן שענקל

Author:
Rund, Morris
Composer:
Weisser, Joshua S. — ווייסער, יהושע ס.
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Tavern/Drinking/Music/Contrast/Russian/Hebrew
Sheet music:
Folder:
511
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1934
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
255
First line:
Baym altn frenkl, iz dem shenkl, zitst moshke mit dem fidl,
First line (Yiddish):
בײַם אַלטן פֿרענקל, איז דעם שענקל, זיצט מאָשקע מיט דער פֿידל,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Humorous song. Price 30 cents. Three verses in Yiddish on back cover

Ikh Vel Varten Oyf Dir — איך וועל וואַרטן איף דיר

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Love/Separation/Rejection/Hope
Origin:
Warem 104
Music:
Warem 104
Sheet music:
Folder:
515
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1940
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
259
First line:
Klingen vet mir tomid in di oyren, az du host mir gezogt....
First line (Yiddish):
קלינגען וועט מיר תמיד אין די אוירען, אַז דו האָסט מיר געזאָגט...
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Abe Ellstein. "As sung by the popular stage and radio artist Seymour Rechtzeit on Victor Record 25-5044". Price 35 cents. Two verses in Yiddish on back cover.

Ikh Veys Nit Vi Men Tut Es — איך ווייס ניט ןןי מען טוט עס

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Occupations/Failure/
Additional song notes:
From the William Siegal, Sholom Secunda musical "Lucky Days".
Sheet music:
Folder:
519
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
263
First line:
Es iz do nem ikh zikh kleren azoyh fil millionerin…
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז דאָ נעם איך זיך קלערען אַזוי פֿיל מיליאָנערן,
Notes:
Purple lettering, English/Yiddish on pink cover. As sung in the William Siegel-Sholom Secunda musical production "Lucky Days" by Menasha Skulnik. Photos of Sholom Secunda and Menasha Skulnik on cover. Now playing at the Second Avenue Theatre, 2nd Ave and 2nd St. New York. Price 30 cents. Yiddish words and cast of characters on back cover. Operetta in two acts and twelve scenes.

Backbord Und Steurbord

Author:
Bry, Curt
Composer:
Bry, Curt
Composer:
Endrikat, Fred
Genre:
Theater/Cabaret/Humorous
Subject:
Cabin Boy/Food/Sea/Sailing
Origin:
Vorbei 410
Translation:
Vorbei 411
Additional song notes:
Port And Starboard

Recording

On album:
V-015(h) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 8/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31532
Vocal:
Gerson, Dora (Dorthea)
Artist:
Sid Kay's Fellows
Conductor:
Petruschka, Sigmund
First line:
Wir segeln Nordwest Leuchtum Roter Sand. Ich fahr' fun Vatern un Mutterm zu...
Language:
German
Style:
Waltz/Cabaret
Length:
3:22

Im Gasthof Zur Goldenen Schnecke

Author:
Rosen, Willy
Author:
Lion, Marcel
Composer:
Rosen, Willy
Genre:
Cabaret/Theater
Subject:
Place/Inn/Player Piano/Composer/Poverty/Sheet Music
Origin:
Vorbei 418
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1539
Translation:
Vorbei 418Ephemera 1539
Additional song notes:
At The 'Golden Snail' Inn Sung in German

Recordings

On album:
S-258(a) (Semer Ensemble/ Rescued Treasure: Gorki, Live at Berlin)
Track ID:
42068
Piano:
Bern, Alan
Bassello:
Lillich, Martin — ליליטש, מאַרטין
Vocal:
Sklamberg, Lorin
Vocal:
Kahn, Daniel
Vocal:
Lurie, Basha
Accordion:
Sklamberg, Lorin
Violin:
Kovnatskiy, Mark — קאָוונאַטסקי, מאַרק
Vocal:
Schnedler, Fabian — שנידלער, פֿייביאַן
Trunpet:
Brody, Paul
First line:
Ich kenn ein local, das gibt's nicht noch mal, dor hab ikh shon of eine lage…
Language:
German
Style:
Waltz/Light Hearted
Length:
4:08
On album:
V-015(h) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 8/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31535
Vocal:
Rosen, Willy
Artist:
Sid Kay's Fellows
Conductor:
Petruschka, Sigmund
First line:
Ich kenn' ein Lokal, das gibt's nicht noch mal, dort hab' ich schon oft eine…
Language:
German
Style:
Waltz
Length:
2:58

Negerbubchen

Author:
Rosen, Willy
Composer:
Rosen, Willy
Genre:
Theater/Cabaret/Lullaby
Subject:
Family/Negro Boy/Birth/Stork/Mother
Origin:
Vorbei 404
Translation:
Vorbei 404
Additional song notes:
Little Negro Boy

Recording

On album:
V-015(h) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 8/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31536
Vocal:
Rosen, Willy
Artist:
Sid Kay's Fellows
Conductor:
Petruschka, Sigmund
First line:
Weit unten in den Staaten, da kam der Klapperstapperstorch,
Language:
German
Style:
Tango
Length:
2:00

Wenn Ich Den Text Nicht Weiter Kann

Author:
Rosen, Willy
Composer:
Rosen, Willy
Genre:
Theater/Cabaret
Subject:
Memory/Text/Music/Melody
Origin:
Vorbei 404
Translation:
Vorbei 404
Additional song notes:
When I Can't Remember The Words Anymore

Recording

On album:
V-015(h) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 8/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31537
Vocal:
Rosen, Willy
Artist:
Sid Kay's Fellows
Conductor:
Petruschka, Sigmund
First line:
Nur di Musik bringt mir noch Gluck. Man sieht mich stets am Radio schalten,
Language:
German
Style:
Swinbg/Fox Trot
Length:
2:52

Der Bitukhen Tsu Got — דער בטחון צו גאָט

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Faith/Good/Evil/Sickness/Hope
Additional song notes:
From the play "The Power of Passion" by Z. Libin.
Sheet music:
Folder:
527
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
English/Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1914
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
271
First line:
Oy zay nit fertzvayfelt. Oy tateniu…
First line (Yiddish):
אוי זײַ ניט פֿאַרצווייפֿעלט, אוי טאַטיניו, וועסט זען וועסט נאָך ווערן געזינד
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Yiddish/Transliteration. Cover includes seventeen small cameo photographs of men and women (no names). David Kessler Second Avenue Theatre. Max R. Wilner presents "The Power of Passion". Music by Brody & Friedse. Words by Gilrod. Back cover includes three verses in Yiddish & Transliteration and Cast of Characters in English/Yiddish.

A Khasene In Shtetl (Segal-Wohl) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (סעגיל-װאָל)

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Musical/Comedy
Subject:
Family/Fathers/Sons/Relationships/Love/Actors/Banishment
Additional song notes:
Yossele, a Rabbi's son becomes a Yiddish actor and is banished from his home on the eve of his wedding. Story by William Segal.

Recordings

On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
303
Vocal:
Khasene In Shtetl Ensemble
First line:
A khasene in shtetl, es freyen zikh ale khasidim,
First line:
אַ חתונה אין שטעטל, עס פֿרײען זיך אַלע חסידים,
On album:
B-012(i) (A Wedding In Shtetl Lillian Lux Peseach & Mike Burstein — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל ליליאַן לוקס פּסח בורסטײן מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
304
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Khasene In Shtetl Ensemble
First line:
A khasene in shtetl, es freyen zikh ale khasidim,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ חתונה אין שטעטל, עס פֿרײען זיך אַלע חסידים,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
306
Artist:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Finale

Got Hit Op Mayn Bashertn — גאָט היט אָפּ מײַן באַשערטן

Author:
Markowitz, Louis — מאַרקאָוויטש, לואי
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
War/Soldiers/Separation/Prayer/
Sheet music:
Folder:
541
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1944
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
286
First line:
Ikh bin gliklikh geven bloyz a kurtze tsayt….
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין דליקלעך געווען בלויז אַ קורצע צײַט,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Ilia Trilling, Lillian Lux, Louis Markowitz & Paul Burstein. "From Louis Freiman's play 'Who Is Guilty?'". Playing at the Hopkinson Theatre, Hopkinson & Pitkin Aves. Brooklyn, NY. Price raised from 30 cents to 50 cents. List of new releases on back cover, in Yiddish.

Ay Ay Ay (Rosenberg) — אײַ אײַ אײַ (ראָזענבערג)

Author:
Rosenberg, Israel — ראָזענבערג, ישראל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Moshiekh/Spirit/Pain/Joy/Faith
Additional song notes:
From the musical production "The Galician Rabbi"
Sheet music:
Folder:
546
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
291
First line:
Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, evdu adoy shem be simkho frey zikh..
First line (Yiddish):
אײַ (6), עבֿדו ד' בּשמחה, פֿריי זיך האָטש עס טוט דיר וויי,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Joseph Rumshinsky and Menashe Skulnik. From the sensational musical production "The Galician Rabbi". Words by Israel Rosenberg. Price 30 cents.

A Yidish Simkhele — אַ ייִדיש שמחהלע

Author:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Composer:
Kletter, Max — קלעטער, מאַקס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Celebration/Anticipation/Finery/Dance/Music
Sheet music:
Folder:
552
Series:
4
Arranger:
Kreitzberg, Yasha & Hertz Rubin
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Abe Lyman
Publisher address:
260 E. 101st St. New York, NY
Date:
1942
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
294
First line:
Ven a yid derhert az er hot a simkhele,
First line (Yiddish):
ווען אַ ייִד דערהערט אַז ער האָט אַ שמחהלע
Notes:
Dark burgundy lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Max Kletter and Livia and Sue (The Sunshine Sisters), popular radio stars. Yiddish words on back cover.

Ven Ikh Kuk Oyf Dir — ווען איך קוק אויף דיר

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance/Marriage
Additional song notes:
From Friedsall's play "Sadie Is A Lady"
Sheet music:
Folder:
558
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
1950
First line:
Meydlekh kholemen khaloymos kumen vet a man tsu geyn….
First line (Yiddish):
מיידלאַך חלומען חלומות קומען וועט אַ מאַן צוגיין,
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Joseph Rumshinsky and Molly Picon. "As Sung By The Inimitable Artist" in "Sadie is a Lady", play by Louis Freiman. Price 40 cents.

Yidelakh Briderlakh (Friedsell) — ייִדעלאַך ברידערלאַך (פֿריִדסעל)

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Fraternity/Toyre/Singing
Sheet music:
Folder:
556
Series:
4
Arranger:
Teres, A
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres, Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St., New York, NY
Date:
1905
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
297
First line:
Yidelekh briderlekh zingt mit mir lidelekh,
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדעלעף ברידערלעף זןנגט מיט מיר לידעלעך,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. "Catalogue of Celebrated Jewish Music for Piano With Words", on front cover. First line of music notes on back cover.

Gedenk Mayn Kind Der Mames Treren — געדענק מײַן קינד דער מאַמעס טרערן

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Protection/Orphan/Nurturing/Oath
Additional song notes:
From play by Mme. Liptzin "Her Awakening"
Sheet music:
Folder:
586
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1915
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
326
First line:
Vi fil groys shmertz dayn mames hartz hot gehat fin dir….
First line (Yiddish):
ווי פֿיל גרויס שמערץ דײַן מאַמעס האַרץ האָט געהאַט פֿון דיר…
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. "Dramatic song from Mme. Liptzin's successful play 'Her Awakening". Photo of Mrs. Liptzin on cover. Sung by Miss Goldie Lubritzky. Yiddish words in center fold. Back cover includes first lines of music of several ethnic melodies. Priced at 20 cents each.

Oy Oy Bistu Voyl — אוי אוי ביסטו וואויל

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Courting
Subject:
Appearance/Teeth/Smile/Face/Shekhina/Hands/Feet/Charm
Sheet music:
Folder:
594
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1944
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
334
First line:
Oy, oy, bistu voyl. Tseyn vi perl in dayn moyl,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי, אוי, ביסטו וואויל ציין ווי פּערל, אין דײַן מויל,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English on bright orange cover. Photos of Joseph Rumshinsky, Menasha Skulnik and Miriam Kressyn. From Isidor Friedman and Joseph Rumshinsky's New and Elaborate Musical Production "Good News" starring Menasha Skulnik. Now playing at the Second Avenue Theatre, Second Avenue at Second Street, New York. Price 30 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Oy Iz Dos A Lebn — אוי איז דאָס אַ לעבן

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Occupation
Subject:
Actor/Sing/Dance/Clown/Laugh
Additional song notes:
From Jacob Kalich's musical, "What A Life"
Sheet music:
Folder:
595
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/English
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1942
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
335
First line:
Ikh kuk on di frayndins mayne, un ikh bin zey nit mekane…
First line (Yiddish):
איך קוק אָן די פֿרײַדינס מײַנע, און איך בין זיי ניט מקנה,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Joseph Rumshinsky and Molly Picon on cover. From Jacob Kalich's masterpiece "Oh, What A Life". Lyrics by Molly Picon. Price 30 cents. Yiddish and English lyrics on back cover.

Oy Hob Ikh A Meydele — אוי האָב איך אַ מיידעלע

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Medoff, Sam
Genre:
Theater/Lullaby
Subject:
Mother/Daughter
Sheet music:
Folder:
596
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Not Given
Date:
Not Given
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
336
First line:
Aher kum mayn matunele, dayn mame hot dikh lib…
First line (Yiddish):
אַהער קום מײַן מתנהלע, דײַן מאַמע האָט דיך ליב
Notes:
Dark purple lettering, English/Yiddish. From the smash hit of the season "Madame Pagliacci". Now playing at Jennie Goldstein's National Theatre, Second Avenue at Houston Street, New York. Yiddish words on back cover. Cast of Characters listing in Yiddish and English on back cover. Drama in three acts and ten scenes by H. Zwir.

Undzer Mishpokhe — אונדזער משפּחה

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Pride/Rambam/Shpinoza/Brandeis/Cardozo/Rotshild/Warburg/…
Origin:
Moskow SM 39
Transliteration:
Moskow SM 39
Music:
Moskow SM 39
Additional song notes:
Our Family
Sheet music:
Folder:
607
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
346
First line:
Vayzt mir nokh aza mishpokhe vi s'farmogt yisroel,
First line (Yiddish):
ווײַזט מיר נאָך אַזאַ משפּחה ווי ס'פֿאַרמאָגט ישׂראל,
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. Photo inserts of Sholom Secunda, Jacob Jacobs, Aaron Lebedeff. As Successfully introduced by the celebrated artist Aaron Lebedeff. Price 40 cents. Two verses in Yiddish, inside front cover.
Folder:
39
Series:
1
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Gift of Barbara Moskow, March 2014
First line:
Vayst mir nokh aza mishpokhe, vi s'farmokt yisroel fun…
First line (Yiddish):
ווײַסט מיר נאָך אַזאַ משפּחה ווי ס'פֿאַרמאָגט ישׂראל, פֿוון גרויסע מענטשן איז
Notes:
Cover: Images of Sholom Secunda, Jacob Jacobs, Aaron Lebedeff, Price 60 cents

Azoy Zolstu Zayn — אַזוי זאָלסטו זײַן

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance/Love/
Sheet music:
Folder:
622
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/English
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1949
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
371
First line:
Azoy vi du bist, azoy zolstu zeyn…
First line (Yiddish):
...אַזוי ווי דו ביסט, אַזוי זאָלסטו זײַן, דײַן גאַנץ לעבן זאָלסטו בלײַבן
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Yiddish. From the Comedy Operetta "Abi Gezunt". Starring the inimitable Molly Picon. Photos of Joseph Rumshinsky, Muni Serebroff, Jacob Kalich and Molly Picon on cover. Yiddish and English text inside front cover.

Ven Libe Ruft — ווען ליבע רופֿ

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Love/Importance
Additional song notes:
From the musical "When Love Calls"
Sheet music:
Folder:
629
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Liberty Theater Co.
Publisher address:
Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1928
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
377
First line:
Libe iz a matuna fun got, s'iz gut a libe tsu shpiln…
First line (Yiddish):
ליבע איז אַ מתנה פֿון גאָט, ס'איז גוט אַ ליבע צו שפּילן,
Notes:
Purple lettering, English/Yiddish. "The Smashing Hit" at the Liberty Theatre, When Love Calls. The song gems of the season, Ven Libe Ruft and Tzigayner Lid. Photos of Anshel Schorr, Sholom Secunda, Anna Tabak, William Schwartz and Dora Weissman. Yiddish words and cast of characters on back cover.

Ven Di Zun Geyt Oyf — ווען די זון

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Hope/Zionist/Persecution/Labor/
Sheet music:
Folder:
630
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
378
First line:
Ven di zun geyt oyf, vert dos finsternish farshvundn….
First line (Yiddish):
ווען די זוו גייט אויף, ווערט דאָס פֿינסטערניש פֿאַרשוווּנדן,
Notes:
Purple lettering, English/Yiddish. From "Sunrise". As sung by the celebrated stage and radio artist Ola Lilith. Price 35 cents. Three verses, in Yiddish, inside front cover.

Ven Ikh Zol Vider Kenen Zayn A Kind — ווען איך זאַל ווידער קענען זײַן אַ קינד

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Child/Memory/Attraction/Appearance
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Got Fun Libe"
Sheet music:
Folder:
632
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Louis Gilrod
Publisher address:
66 Second Avenue, New York. NY
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
380
First line:
Ikh ken file zakhn nokh gedenken, yetst oyf klor…
First line (Yiddish):
איך קען פֿילע זאַכן נאָך געסקנקן יעצט אויף קלאָר,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Miss Nellie Kassman. Price 50 cents. Three verses and refrain on back cover in Yiddish. Cast of Characters listing of show "Got Fun Libe", a comedy drama in four acts. By Shlomo Steinberg, music by Herman Wohl. Produced by David Kessler.

Zaynen Mir Froyen Zindig — זײַנען מיר פֿרויען זינדיג

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Women/Persecution/
Sheet music:
Folder:
637
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal St., New York, NY
Date:
1926
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
392
First line:
Fershtolten fun leben iz dos froyen hertz…
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַרשטאָלטן אין לעבן איז דאָס פֿרויען הערץ, איר האָט די וועלט פֿאַרניכטן
Notes:
Dark blue letterirng, Yiddish/English. Photos of Mrs. Sarah Konner(Sung with Great Success) and Abraham Rosenstein ( Sung by the World Famlous Tenor). Price 50 cents. Two verses and refrain, inside centerfold, in Yiddish.

Itsikl Klezmer (Secunda) — איציקל קלעזמער

Author:
Wolfson, A. L. — װאָלפֿסאָן, אַ. ל.
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Occupation
Subject:
Klezmer/Fiddle/Virtuoso/Joy/Adulation
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Oy Di Meydlekh"

Recordings

On album:
K-116(a)1 (Yitzchak Koller/ Songs from the Shtetl/ Disk 1)
Track ID:
35475
Vocal:
Koller, Yitzchak — קאָלער, יצחק
Guitar:
Tal, Gabriella
First line:
Ven yosele tsushpilt zikh vert freylekher in shtot, oy nemt er nor di fidl...
First line (Yiddish):
ווען יאָסעלע צוששפּילט זיך, וועט פֿרייליכער אין שטאָט, אוי, נעמט ער נאָר די...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk
Length:
4:32
On album:
K-116(a)1 (Yitzchak Koller/ Songs from the Shtetl/ Disk 1)
Track ID:
35476
Language:
English
Style:
Introduction/Explanation/Spoken Word
Length:
0:24

Es Zit Es Brit — עס זיט, עס בריט

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Love/Emotion
Sheet music:
Folder:
639
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th Street, New York
Date:
1929
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
399
First line:
Vos iz dos, ikh muz dos, vos denk ikh, vos benk ikh,
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס איז דאָס, איך מוז דאָס, וואָס דענק איך,
Notes:
Brown lettering. All text in English except for "Molly Picon in Rumshinski's and Kalich's" The Radio Girl.

Du Geyst Dayn Veg-Ikh Gey Mayn Veg — דו גייסט דײַן וועג־איך דיי מײַן ווע

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Laskowsky, Philip — לאַסקאָװסקי, פֿיליפּ
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Separation/Lost Love
Additional song notes:
From the musical romance "Little Rabbi by Anshel Schorr
Sheet music:
Folder:
646
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press
Publisher address:
New York City
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
407
First line:
Kenstu zikh dermonen eyne nakht vi vunder sheyn….
First line (Yiddish):
קענסטו זיך דערמאָנען יענע נאַכט ווי וווּנדער שייןווען מיר ביידע זיך...
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo inserts of Philip Laskofsky and Isidor Lillian and one woman (maybe Anna Miels) female vocalist. From the musical romance "Little Rabbi", by Anshel Schorr at the Hopkinson Theatre, Brooklyn, NY. Presented by Oscar Green and Louis Goldstein.

Freyt Aykh Mit Dem Reben — פֿרייט אײַך מיט דעם רבּין

Author:
Laskowsky, Philip — לאַסקאָװסקי, פֿיליפּ
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Rebe/Rabbi/Approval/Youth
Additional song notes:
From the musical romance "Little Rabbi" by Anshel Schorr.
Sheet music:
Folder:
647
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press
Publisher address:
New York City
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
407
First line:
Freyt aykh mit dem reben der rebe iz olrayt….
First line (Yiddish):
,פֿרייט אײַך מיט דעם רבּין, דער רבּי איז אָלרײַט
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo inserts of Philip Laskofsky and Isidor Lillian and one woman (maybe Anna Miels) female vocalist. From the musical romance "Little Rabbi", by Anshel Schorr at the Hopkinson Theatre, Brooklyn, NY. Presented by Oscar Green and Louis Goldstein.

Yiddish (Lillian) — ייִדיש (ליליען)

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Laskowsky, Philip — לאַסקאָװסקי, פֿיליפּ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Yiddish/Language/Unity
Additional song notes:
From Anshel Schorr's musical romance "Little Rabbi"
Sheet music:
Folder:
648
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
First line:
Yidish-azoy emes yidish, s'iz keyn khidush-
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדיש־אַזוי אמת ייִדיש, ס'איז קיין חידוש־
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo inserts of Philip Laskofsky and Isidor Lillian and one woman (maybe Anna Miels) female vocalist. From the musical romance "Little Rabbi", by Anshel Schorr at the Hopkinson Theatre, Brooklyn, NY. Presented by Oscar Green and Louis Goldstein.

Dayne Oygn Redn — דײַנע אויגן רעדן

Author:
Markowitz, Louis — מאַרקאָוויטש, לואי
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Romance/Expression/Eyes/Heart/Silence
Additional song notes:
From Louis Freiman's play "It's Hard To be Honest"
Sheet music:
Folder:
651
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1945
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
408
First line:
Ven tsvey farlibte redn vegn glik…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען צוויי פֿאַרליבטע רעדן וועגן דליק קענען קיין טטערטער...
Notes:
Brown lettering. Yiddish/English. From Louis Freiman's play "It's Hard to Be Honest". Photos of Sholom Secunda, Julius Adler, Lillian Lux and Louis Markowitz on front cover. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Ikh Bin Farlibt (Peled) — איך בין פֿאַרליבט (פּלד)

Author:
Peled, David — פּעלעד, דוד
Composer:
Peled, David — פּעלעד, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance

Recording

On album:
F-007(a) (Genia Feyerman Zingt Mit Mir — געניע פֿײַערמאַן זינגט מיט מיר)
Track ID:
7108
Author/Composer:
Peled, David — פּעלעד, דוד
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
Arranger:
Moskowitz, Martin — מוסקוביץ, מרטין
First line:
Oyb mayn harts tsuklapt mit libes breyt, un es tsitered in..
First line (Yiddish):
אױב מײַן האַרץ צוקלאַפּט מיט ליבעס ברײט, און עס צעטערט אין...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Doyne

Dos Meydl Fun Orient — דאָס מיידל פֿון אָריענט

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Cavadias, L. — קאַוואַדיאס, לוסיאן
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Shepherdess/Innocence/Seduction/Love
Sheet music:
Folder:
568
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
422
First line:
Vayt in orient fun heysen zun farbrent a shvartzinke…
First line (Yiddish):
ווײַט אין אָריענט פֿון הייסער זון פֿאַרברענט אַ שוואַרצינקע,
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. Drawing of Biblical scene. Girl with harp and sheperd's crook and herd of sheep. Photos of L. Cavadias and Chaim Towber. Price 30 cents. Three verses in Yiddish, inside front cover.

Sonitshka — סאָנוטשקאַ

Author:
Rosenberg, Israel — ראָזענבערג, ישראל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Character/Cosmetics/Moderniztion
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Sonitshka"
Sheet music:
Folder:
661
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th St. New York, NY
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
429
First line:
Sonitchka, ven du herst zikh tsu mir tsu mir mit kop
First line (Yiddish):
סאָניטשקאַ, ווען דו הערסט זיך צו מיר צו מיט קאָפּ,
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Israel Rosenberg, Herman Wohl and Jenny Goldstein. Now played at Gabels Public Theatre, 2nd Ave. at 4th St. New York, NY. Yiddish words on back cover. Cast of Characters, in Yiddish and English on back cover.

Zog Mir Shoyn Ven — זאָג מיא שוין ווען

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Marriage/
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Just Say When"
Sheet music:
Folder:
662
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
446
First line:
Du zogst mir ikh zol dir troyn, du vest far mir a tsukunft..
First line (Yiddish):
דו זאַגסט מיר איך זאָל דיר טרויען, דו וועסט פֿאַר מיר אַ צוקומפֿט בויען,
Notes:
English title "Just Say When" Photo inserts of Molly Picon, Alexnder Olshanetsky and Muni Serebrov (performer). From Alshanetsky's and Kalich's operetta "What Girls Do" Text of song and cast credits on back cover.

Her Nit Oyf Tsu Zogn — הער ניט אויף צו זאָגן

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Comapatability
Additional song notes:
From the musical production "My Lucky Days"
Sheet music:
Folder:
676
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
456
First line:
Du bist mir azoy tayer, du bist mir azoy lib…
First line (Yiddish):
דו ביסט מיר אַזוי טײַער, דו ביסט מיר אַזוי ליב, מײַן האַרץ דערפֿרייט זיך,
Notes:
Purple lettering, English/Yiddish on pink backround. As sung in the William Siegel-Sholom Secunda musical production "Lucky Days", starring Menasha Skulnik. Photos of Sholom Secunda, Michal Michalsko and Mirian Kressyn. Now playing at the Second Avenue Theatre 2nd Ave and 2nd Street. New York. Price 30 cents. Yiddish lyrics on back cover. Cast of Characters in Yiddish and English also on back cover.

Yiddishe Meydlekh — ייִדישע מיידעך

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Beauty/Intelligence/Charm/Home/Wives
Additional song notes:
From the musical "A Jewish Romance"
Sheet music:
Folder:
688
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
L. Kalmus
Publisher address:
Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1933
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
476
First line:
Ver hot di shenste eygelekh, ver hot di reynste naygelekh…
First line (Yiddish):
ווער האָט די שענסטע אייגעלעך, ווער האָט די ריינסטע נייגעלעך..
Notes:
Photos of Aaron Lebedeff, Lucy Levin and Sholom Secunda. From the Jewish romantic play, "A Jewish Romance". Also includes "Meydele Sheyns"

Yiddishe Kroyn — ייִדישע קרוין

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Loss/Family/Priorities/Faith Reputation/Torah
Sheet music:
Folder:
689
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
480
First line:
Iber berg un tul in finstere nakht…
First line (Yiddish):
איבער בערג און טאָל אין פֿינסטערע נאַכט...
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Yiddish. Subtitled "Elend Iz Der Mensh Vos Farlozt Zayn Heym" Photo of B. Thomashefsky. Yiddish words on bottom of page 2. Cover includes first line of "The Sweetest Waltz Ever Published".

Ven Got Derfreyt Iz Keyn Mol Nit Shpeyt — ווען גאָט דערפֿרייט איז קיין מאָל ניט שפּייט

Author:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Composer:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Poverty/Riches/Fate/Change
Sheet music:
Folder:
691
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal St. New York, NY
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
484
First line:
Fertsvayfelt mensh, zay nor nit, farlir kayn mol dayn mut.
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַרצווייפֿט מענש, זײַ נאָר ניט, פֿאַרליר קיין מאַל ניט דײַן מוט
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Price: Piano, 50 cents; Violin, 30 cents. Three verses in Yiddish on back cover. First lines of words and music for two songs on back cover.

Meydele Sheyns — מיידעלע שיינס

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Intermarriage/Warning/
Additional song notes:
From the musical "A Jewish Romance"
Sheet music:
Folder:
692
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
L. Kalmus
Publisher address:
Brooklyn, New York
Date:
1933
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
476
First line:
Meydele sheyns, vu krikhstu, meydele kleyns, vos zikhstu?
First line (Yiddish):
מיידעל שיינס, וווּ קריכסטו, מיידעלע שיינס, וואָס קריכסטו?
Notes:
Brown letterirng, Yiddish/English. Photos of Aaron Lebedeff, Lucy Levin and Sholom Secunda. From the Jewish romantic play, "A Jewish Romance". Now playing at the Rolland Theatre, Eastern Parkway at St. John's Place, Brooklyn, NY. Includes "Yidishe Meydelekh"

Zol Mayns Ibergeyn — זאָל מײַנס איבערגיין

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Adversity/Sickness/Seduction/Shrew/Acceptance
Sheet music:
Folder:
699
Series:
4
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, Yosef
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Goldberg
Publisher address:
398 Grand St. New York, NY
Date:
1905
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
494
First line:
A veykhe harts, ver nor es hot is nebekh farsholtn fun got,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ווייכע האַרץ, ווער נאָר עס האַט איז נעבך פֿאַרשאָלטן פֿון גאָט
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of S. Smulewitz. Prices: Piano 50 cents, Violin, 30 cents. Three verses in Yiddish on back cover.

Yisrolik (Lillian) — ישׂראליק (ליליאַן)

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Zionist
Subject:
Letter/Mother/Son Soldier/Battle/Father/Death/Patracide/War
Sheet music:
Folder:
703
Series:
4
Arranger:
Secunda, Sholom
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Rubin Doctor
Publisher address:
153 East Houston Street, New York
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
504
First line:
Baym kotel maruvi in erets yisroel, zitst di muter Tsiun…
First line (Yiddish):
בײַם כּותל מערבֿי אין ארץ ישׂראל, זיצט די מוטער ציון אַצינד,
Notes:
Yiddish/English Title in block lettering. Large photo presumably Isador Lillian. Price 50 cents

Zay Nit Gefaln Mayn Zindele — זײַ ניט געפֿאַלן מײַן זינדעלע

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Faith/Chosen/Redemption
Additional song notes:
From the play "My People's Dream"
Sheet music:
Folder:
695
Series:
4
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, J. M.
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration Only
Publisher:
S. Goldberg Publishing
Publisher address:
398 Grand Street, New York, NY
Date:
1906
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
491
First line:
Deryid er leydt in golus, zayt er yid nor heyst…
First line (Yiddish):
דער ייִד ער לײַדט אין גלות, זײַט ער ייִד נאָר הייסט,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. As sung by Jacob P. Adler at the Grand Theatre in the play "My Peoples Dream". Prices; piano, 5 cents, violin, 3 cents. Back cover includes first lines of music of four other songs.

Avremele (Gilrod) — אבֿרמעלע (גילראָד)

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
God/Faith/Steadfast/Von Pleve/Revenge/Victory
Sheet music:
Folder:
696
Series:
4
Arranger:
Kamenetzky, J.
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Theodore Lohr
Publisher address:
286 Grand St. New York, NY
Date:
1905
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
492
First line:
Avremele ben yidl, genug dir zikh plugn…
First line (Yiddish):
אבֿרעמעלע בּן ייִדעלע, גענוג זיך דיר פּלוגן,
Notes:
Dark purple lettering, Yiddish/English. Three verses in transliteration, inside folder. First lines of music of nine other songs, on back cover (with dates from 1890 to 1901).

My One And Only

Author:
Gershwin, Ira
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Broadway/Theater/Cabaret
Subject:
Proposal/acceptance/rejection/obsession
Additional song notes:
See Gottlieb, p. 42, 43. Patterned after "Shlof Zhe Mayn Feygele".

Recording

On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31658
Vocal:
Fitzgerald, Ella
Piano:
Larkins, Ellis
First line:
My one and only, what am I goona do when you turn me down?
Language:
English
Style:
Cabaret
Length:
1:23

A Kinds Gebet — אַ קינדס געבעט

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Orphan/Prayer/
Additional song notes:
From Libin's drama "Ellis Island"
Sheet music:
Folder:
706
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A Teres Music Dealer & Publisher
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
511
First line:
Ikh vel far dir vaynen un betn veyter….
First line (Yiddish):
איך וועל פֿאַר דיר וויינען און בעטן ווײַטער,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. From Libin's drama "Ellis Island", Produced at the Liberty Theatre Bronsville, NY. Sung by "Little Annie Tobach". Yiddish words inside center fold. Catalogue of celebrated Jewish music for piano with words, on front cover. First lines of melody for several songs on front and back covers.

A Sheyner Kholem — אַ שיינער חלום

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Romance
Subject:
Love/Dream/Hope
Additional song notes:
From Secunda's operetta "A Sheyner Kholem"
Sheet music:
Folder:
716
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Samuel Secunda
Publisher address:
Trio Press, Inc. 37 E. 18th St. New York, NY
Date:
1936
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
553
First line:
Dayn getlikh geshtalt, iz vi glumen in vald….
First line (Yiddish):
דײַן געטליך געשטאַלט, איז ווי בלומען אין וואַד,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Aaron Lebedeff, Itzik Feld, Lucy Levin, Gertie Bulman, Leon Gold. From the theater production "A Beautiful Dream" playing at the Public Theatre, Second Ave. at 4th Street, New York. Yiddish lyrics on back cover. Cast of Characters in Yiddish and English also on back cover. Folder includes another song "Gis, Gis".

Varshe Baynakht — וואַרשע בײַנאַכט

Author:
Levin, Hershl — לעווין, הערשל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Warsaw/Night/Prostitute/Faded/Lantern
Additional song notes:
From "Warsaw AT Night"
Sheet music:
Folder:
720
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Joseph Rumshinsky & Harry Levin
Publisher address:
Trio Press, Inc.
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
559
First line:
Kind fun der nakht, di velt mir gegebn dem shtempl…
First line (Yiddish):
קינד פֿון דער נאַכט, די וועלט מיר געגעבן דעם שטעמפּל...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. From the theatre production "Warsaw At Night". Now playing every Friday Evening, Saturday & Sunday matinee and evening. Produced by Irving Grossman. Yiddish words on back cover. Cast of characters in Yiddish & English also on back cover.

Narishe Tates — נאַרישע טאַטעס

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Fathers/Sons/Sacrifice/Revolt/Ingrate/College
Additional song notes:
From the tragic-comedy "Follish Fathers"
Sheet music:
Folder:
724
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1930
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
567
First line:
Her liber brider vos ikh zug dir…
First line (Yiddish):
הער ליבער ברידער וואָס איך זאָג דיר,
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. From the tragic-comedy sensation "Foolish Fathers". Performed at Sat'z Yiddish Folks Theatre, Second Avenue at 12th St. New York, NY. Photos of Ludwig Satz, Joseph Shoengold and Abe Ellstein on cover. Four verses and chorus on back cover. Cast of Characters in English and Yiddish also on back cover.

Du Aleyn — דו אַליין

Author:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater/Romance
Subject:
Love
Additional song notes:
From Triling's musical "Give Me Back My Heart".
Sheet music:
Folder:
725
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
37 East 18th St. New York, NY
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
571
First line:
Darfst nit zorgn mer nit, fargis keyn treren….
First line (Yiddish):
דאַרפֿסט מיט זאָרגן מער ניט, פֿאָרגיס קיין טרערן…
Notes:
Bright green lettering, Yiddish/English. "Only You as sung by Herman Yablokoff, Bella Mysel and Max Kletter in Ilia Trilling's new musical spectacle 'Give Me Back My Heart''. Now playing at the National Theatre, 2nd Ave at Houston Street, New York. Two verses in Yiddish on back cover. Cast of Characters in Yiddish and English on back cover.

I Met A Girl

Author:
Green, Adolph
Author:
Styne, Jule
Author:
Comden, Betty
Composer:
Styne, Jule
Composer:
Comden, Betty
Composer:
Green, Adolph
Genre:
Theater/Film
Subject:
Love/Special/Excitement/Appearance/Treasure/Pearl
Additional song notes:
From "Bells Are Ringing"/ See Gottlieb 147-48 for relationship between "I Met A Girl", "The Wedding Samba", "I Fell Like I'm Not Out Of Bed Yet", "If I Were A Rich Man"

Recording

On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31688
Vocal:
Chaplin, Sidney
First line:
I met a girl, a wonderful girl, she's really got a lot to recommend,
Language:
English
Style:
Frantic/Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
0:23

I Feel Like I'm Not Out Of Bed Yet

Author:
Green, Adolph
Author:
Comden, Betty
Author:
Bernstein, Leonard
Composer:
Bernstein, Leonard
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Lullaby/Sleep/Baby/Wife/Walking/Workman
Additional song notes:
From the musical "On The Town" /See Gottlieb 147-48 for relationship between "I Met A Girl", "The Wedding Samba", "I Fell Like I'm Not Out Of Bed Yet", "If I Were A Rich Man"

Recording

On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31690
Vocal:
Gaynes, George
First line:
All night I was walking the baby, ohh…oh, his eyes are blue,
Language:
English
Style:
Theatrical/Concert/Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
0:32

Ya Got Me

Author:
Green, Adolph
Author:
Comden, Betty
Composer:
Bernstein, Leonard
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Knowledge/Possession
Additional song notes:
From "On The Town"/ See Gottlieb 181

Recording

On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31700
Vocal:
Comden, Betty
Vocal:
Alexander, Chris
First line:
Ya got me baby, ya got me, ya got my extensive knowledge of anatomy,
Language:
English
Style:
Broadway/Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
0:54

Goodbye Little Dream Goodbye

Author:
Porter, Cole Albert
Composer:
Porter, Cole Albert
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Romance/End/Separation
Additional song notes:
From Porter's 1936 Musical "Red Hot and Blue"./ See Gottlieb 191 for relationship between Dovid Un Ester and Goodbye Little Dream Goodbye

Recording

On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31701
Vocal:
DeGaetani, Jan
Piano:
Smit, Leo
First line:
Goodbye, little dream, goodbye, you made my romance sublime and now its time...
Language:
English
Style:
Cabaret
Length:
1:40

In Eyn Minut — אין איין מינוט

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Melancholy/Love/Fear/Loss
Sheet music:
Folder:
728
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
575
First line:
Dos harts iz shver, fargis a trer, ven du darfst abisl glik
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס האַרץ איז שווער, פֿאַרגיס אַ טרער, ווען דו דאַרפֿסט אַביסל גליק...
Notes:
Purple lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Joseph Rumshinsky leading musicians with his baton. Yiddish words inside front cover. Price 30 cents.

Up Stairs and Down Stairs

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wealth/Poverty/Mobility
Sheet music:
Folder:
737
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
National Theatre
Publisher address:
111 E. Houston St. New York, NY
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
599
First line:
Vos makht ir reb simkha….
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס מאַיט איר רעבּ שׂימחה…
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English only, on cover. Price 50 cents. Back cover includes "Programme, Comedy in four acts by Harry Kalmanowitz. Staged by Boris Thomashefsky, Music by Joseph Rumshinsky". Also includes Cast of Characters in English.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor…

Author:
Weber, Andrew Lloyd
Composer:
Weber, Andrew Lloyd
Genre:
Theater/Biblical
Subject:
Joseph/Coat/Colors/Sibling/Rivalry/Dreams/
Origin:
Alb I-015(a)

Recording

On album:
I-015(a) (Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan, 2001 — צופי ישראל 2001)
Track ID:
31775
Artist:
Israeli Scout Caravan 2001
First line:
Jacob and sons (7)…He looks handsome, he looks smart
Language:
English
Length:
5:12

Di Linke Hant — די לינקע האַנט

Author:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Composer:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Genre:
Theater/Love/Courting
Subject:
Embrace/Hands/Wound/Zionist/

Recording

On album:
S-073(b) (Leibele Schwartz /Grandes exitos en idish y Jasidico / Volumen 1)
Track ID:
31863
Vocal:
Schwartz, Khazn Leybele — שװאַרץ, חזן לײבעלע
First line:
Mit a meydl in a park, zitst a yat a flinker,
First line (Yiddish):
מיט אַ מיידל אין אַ פּאַרק, זיצט אַ יאַט אַ פּלינקער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Ensemble Accompaniment
Length:
2:36

Leybele Schwartz Medley — לייבעלע שוואַרץ מעדלי

Genre:
Theater/Pop

Recording

On album:
S-073(b) (Leibele Schwartz /Grandes exitos en idish y Jasidico / Volumen 1)
Track ID:
31870
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
5:14

Audo Lo-Eil

Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the drama "Der Yidisher Kenig Lear"
Sheet music:
Folder:
821
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Katzenelenbogen & Rabinowitz
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1899
Notes:
Cover: "Der Yidisher Kenig Lear" (Yiddish)/ "The Jewish King Lear" (English) No 1. Kiddusch (Al Tiro Avdi Jacob/ No 2. Aude Lo-eil/ No 3. Couplet Schamai/ 4. The Chasidim Dance

Couplet Schami

Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the drama "Der Yidisher Kenig Lear"
Sheet music:
Folder:
822
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, H. A
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Katzenelenbogen & Rabinowitz
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Notes:
Cover: "Der Yidisher Kenig Lear" (Yiddish)/ "The Jewish King Lear" (English) No 1. Kiddusch (Al Tiro Avdi Jacob/ No 2. Aude Lo-eil/ No 3. Couplet Schamai/ 4. The Chasidim Dance

The Chasidim Dance

Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the drama "Der Yidisher Kenig Lear"
Sheet music:
Folder:
823
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, H. A,
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Katzenelenbogen & Rabinowitz
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1899
Notes:
Cover: "Der Yidisher Kenig Lear" (Yiddish)/ "The Jewish King Lear" (English) No 1. Kiddusch (Al Tiro Avdi Jacob/ No 2. Aude Lo-eil/ No 3. Couplet Schamai/ 4. The Chasidim Dance

Mayn Mame (Sandler) — מײַן מאַמע (סאַנדלער)

Author:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Ciobaturu,I. — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Gratitude

Recording

On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22361
Author/Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Mayn mame, di almone, aza tayere neshome, zi fleg loyfn,
First line:
מײַן מאַמע, די אַלמנה, אַזאַ טײַערע נשמה, זי פֿלעג לױפֿן,

A Khazn A Shiker — אַ חזן אַ שיכּור

Author:
Schwartz, Maurice
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Cantor/Poverty/Drunkeness/Occupation

Recordings

On album:
V-015(i) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 9/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31584
Vocal:
Schwartz, Maurice
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Spoken Word/Monologue
Length:
8:09
On album:
031a (Schwartz, Maurice/ A Khazn A Shiker/)
Track ID:
29654
Vocal:
Schwartz, Maurice
On album:
S-003(b) (Maurice Schwartz)
Track ID:
312
Vocal:
Schwartz, Maurice

Likhtik Undzer Khupe Tog — ליכטיק אונדזער חופּה טאָג

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Wedding/Optimism/JoyTsipe Tsviele/Yentele/Yanki Pu
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Brightly Shines Our Wedding Day

Recordings

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23448
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
VocalAdaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Bennis, Phil
Vocal:
Montlack, Gloria
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Scoll, Roberta
First line:
Likhtik undzer khupe tog, freylekhe shtunde tsu farzukhn,
First line (Yiddish):
ליגטיק אונדזער חופּה טאָג, פֿרײלעכע שטונדע צו פֿאָרזוכן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
2603
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Likhtik undzer khupe tog, freylekhe shtunde tsu farzukhn,
First line (Yiddish):
ליגטיק אונדזער חופּה טאָג, פֿרײלעכע שטונדע צו פֿאָרזוכן,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
Language:
Yiddish

Pick A Pocket Or Two

Author:
Bart, Lionel
Composer:
Bart, Lionel
Genre:
Theater/Film
Subject:
Pickpocket/Marvikher/Fagin/Robin Hood/Work
Related information in folder 1517:
Comments:
1 6/28/2016 Text from internet entered in Ephemera Folder 1517 on June 28, 2016

Recordings

On album:
M-059(b) (Metropolitan Klezmer/ Surprising Finds)
Track ID:
32521
Arrangment:
Metropolitan Klezmer
Accordion:
Butera, Ismael
Trombone:
Faulkner, Rick
Violin:
Hess, Michael
Bass/Tuba:
Hofstra, Dave
Clarinet/Alto Sax:
Kreisberg, Debra
Drumset/Dumbeq/Arranger:
Sicular, Eve
Vocal:
Karpel, Deborah
First line:
In this life one thing counts, in the bank, large amounts,
Language:
English
Style:
Balkan/Chorus Vocal by Ensemble
Length:
2:35
On album:
M-059(g) (Metropolitan Klezmer Live/ Traveling Show)
Track ID:
41877
Accordion:
Butera, Ismael
Trumpet/Fluglhorn:
Fleming, Pam
Violin/Ney Flutes:
Hess, Michael
Acustic Bass/Tuba:
Hofstra, Dave
Vocal:
Karpel, Deborah
Clarinet/Alto Sax:
Kreisberg, Debra
Arranger:
Metropolitan Klezmer
Clarinet/Dumbeq/Arraanger:
Sicular, Eve
Trombone:
Regev, Reut
First line:
In dos lebn, one thing counts, in the bank, large amounts, I'm afraid these…
Language:
English
Style:
Musical Theatre
Length:
2:44

Striver's Sher

Composer:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Genre:
Theater/Instrumental/Klezmer/Orchestral
Additional song notes:
Part of Soviet Yiddish Theater Suite

Recordings

On album:
M-059(b) (Metropolitan Klezmer/ Surprising Finds)
Track ID:
32526
Artist:
Metropolitan Klezmer
Accordion:
Butera, Ismael
Trombone/Arranger:
Faulkner, Rick
Violin:
Hess, Michael
Bass/Tuba:
Hofstra, Dave
Clarinet/Alto Sax/Arranger:
Kreisberg, Debra
Drumset/Dumbeq/Arranger:
Sicular, Eve
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer
Length:
1:32
On album:
M-059(g) (Metropolitan Klezmer Live/ Traveling Show)
Track ID:
41882
Accordion:
Butera, Ismael
Trumpet/Fluglhorn:
Fleming, Pam
Violin/Ney Flutes:
Hess, Michael
Acustic Bass/Tuba:
Hofstra, Dave
Clarinet/Alto Sax/Arranger:
Kreisberg, Debra
Artist:
Metropolitan Klezmer
Clarinet/Dumbeq/Arranger:
Sicular, Eve
Trombone:
Regev, Reut
Arranger:
Faulkner, Rick
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer
Length:
1:40

Getraye Libe — געטרײַע ליבע

Author:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Composer:
Dubrow, William — דובראָוו, וויליאַם
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
True Love/Irreplaceable
Sheet music:
Folder:
846
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th St. New York, NY
Date:
1931
Provenance:
Gift of Gail Morrison Hall
First line:
In yedn menshns lebn zenen faran teg tribe…
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Oscar Ostroff, Willian Dubrow and Pincus Lavenda. Distributed by William Dubrow 420 South Street, Phila. PA. Price 35 cents. Yiddish text on back cover.

Finf Sent — פֿינף סענט

Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
S-031(b) (Mary Soreanu Di Shikerte — מערי סאָריאַנו די שיכּורטע)
Track ID:
5203
Author:
Harburg, E. Y./Alperin, Yankl, Yid — אַלפּערין, יענקל, ייַדיש
Composer:
Gorney, Jay
Artist:
Soreanu, Miri — סוריאנו, מירי
Arranger:
Lustig, Alexander — לוסטיג, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Dos ales iz a mol geven, ven ikh bin nokh yung geven,
First line:
דאָס אַלעס איז אַ מאָל דעװען, װען איך בין יונג דעװען,
Track comment:
From "Di Shikerte"

Mayn Vayb Kumt Bald Arayn — מײַן ווײַב קומט באַלד אַרײַן

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Wife/Complaints/Curses/Landlord/Shrew
Sheet music:
Folder:
864
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York, NY
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman/Purchased from Sal Kliger/KlezKamp 2005
First line:
Kh'hob a vayb, a klipe, un zi hot a groysn pisk…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב אַ ווײַב, אַ קליפּה, און זי האָט אַ גרויסן פּיסק,
Notes:
Part of program of selected music from Kornblith's musical comedy, "Uptown, Downtown". Purple lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Tomashefsly and Rumshinsky and two other males and two females.

Shabos (Gilrod) — שבּת (גילראָד)

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Sabbath/Shabos/Food/Joy
Sheet music:
Folder:
865
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York, NY
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman/Purchased from Sal Kliger/KlezKamp 2005
First line:
Lebedik un likhtik un freylakh geshtimt iz in yedn vinkl…
First line (Yiddish):
לעבעדיק און ליכטיק און פֿריילעך געשטימט איז אין יעדן ווינקל,
Notes:
Part of program of selected music from Kornblith's musical comedy, "Uptown, Downtown". Purple lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Tomashefsly and Rumshinsky and two other males and two females.

Ven Ikh Bin A Rotshild (Bock) — װען איך בין אַ ראָטשילד (באָק)

Also known as:
If I Were A Rich Man (Yid)
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Lament
Subject:
Rich/Poor/Wishes
Additional song notes:
Yiddish Adaptation of "Fiddler On The Roof"
Related information in folder 496:
Document type:
Lyrics
Author:
Internet
Publisher:
Shtetl Jewniverse
Comments:
Yiddish transliteration of adapation of "If I Were A Rich Man" from Fiddler.

Recordings

On album:
P-002(e) (Jan Peerce sings songs from "Fiddler On The Roof")
Track ID:
7055
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor:
Golschmann, Vladimir
Arranger:
DeCormier, Robert
First line:
Ven ikh bin a rotshild,...gantse teg volt ikh zikh gebiri...
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך בין אַ ראָטשילד,...גאַנצע טעג װאָלט איך זיך געבירי...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operatic
On album:
Y-004(a) (The Yiddish Dream A Heritage of Jewish Song)
Track ID:
7056
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor:
Golschmann, Vladimir
Arranger:
DeCormier, Robert
First line:
Ven ikh bin a rotshild,...gantse teg volt ikh zikh gebiri...
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך בין אַ ראָטשילד,...גאַנצע טעג װאָלט איך זיך געבירי...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof. Same as on Album P-002(e)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-008(a) (Yiddish Greatest Hits Vol. I — לאָמיר אַלע זינגען)
Track ID:
7057
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Arranger:
Osser, Glen
Conductor:
Cohen, Shimon — כּהן, שמעון
First line:
Oy, reboynu shel olam, host dokh bashefn a velt mit orime...
First line (Yiddish):
אװ, רבּוֹנוֹ של עלוֹם, האָסט דאָך באַשאַפֿן אַ װעלט מיט אָרימע לײט,
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-002(d) (Jan Bart Sings Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish)
Track ID:
7058
Arranger/Conductor:
Jay, Morty
Vocal:
Bart, Jan
First line:
Volt ikh zayn a kliger, tshiri biri, tshiri biri bom,
First line (Yiddish):
װאָלט איך זײַן אַ קליגער, טשירי בירי, טשירי בירי באָם...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-038(a) (Mark Aizikovitch Der Fremde...The Stranger)
Track ID:
24659
Vocal:
Ayzikovitch, Mark — אײַזיקאָװיטש, מאַרק
First line:
Akh, ven ikh nor raykh vere,
Language:
German
On album:
F-003(d)1
Track ID:
43153
Tevye:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Tevye:
Skybell, Steven
First line:
Reboynu-shel-oylam. Host dokh bashafn a velt mit oreme-layt, un vaysn, vays tkh dokh, az s'iz
First line (Yןiddish):
רבּוננו־של־עולם, האָסט דאָך באַשאַפֿן אַ וועלט מיט אָרימע־לײַט. און ווייסן, ווייס איך דאָך, אַז ס"איז גאָרניט קײַן שאַנדע
Language:
Yןiddish
Style:
Theatrical
Length:
4:17
On album:
F-003(a) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך)
Track ID:
7059
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
First line:
Oy, reboynu shel olam, host dokh bashefn a velt mit orime...
First line (Yiddish):
אװ, רבּוֹנוֹ של עלוֹם, האָסט דאָך באַשאַפֿן אַ װעלט מיט אָרימע לײט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
Yiddish

Tsu Shpet — צו שפּעט

Author:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
Composer:
Windish, Samuel
Genre:
Theater/Lament/Cabaret
Subject:
Lost Love/Loss
Transliteration:
SM General 881
Translation:
SM General 881
Music:
SM General 881
Additional song notes:
Too Late
Sheet music:
Folder:
881
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
English/Yiddish Transliteration
Publisher:
Souther Music Publishing Co., Inc
Publisher address:
1619 Broadway, NY
Date:
1942
Provenance:
Gift of RA Friedman, 2005, in memory of his grandfather, Henry Berman
First line:
Words said in haste, love gone to waste, Oh, I wish I...
First line (Yiddish):
איך זיץ און וויין, איך בין אָליין, אוי איך בענק נאָך דיר...
Notes:
Facimile copy of sheet music with English text - no cover. Separate page of text in Yiddish transliteration. Also page from newpaper including advertising Henry Berman (composer) as entertainer at "Club Old Europe"

Recordings

On album:
D-017(a) (Dany Delmin chante & dirge Israel D'hier & D'aujourd'hui)
Track ID:
15663
Artist:
Delmin, Dany and Orchestra — דעלמין, דאַני און אָרקעסטער
Arranger/Conductor:
Delmin, Dany, arr and conductor — דעלמין, דאַני, אַראַנ און דיריגענט
First line:
Tsu shpeyt hob ikh oysgefinen, tsu shpeyt iz dayn libe...
First line (Yiddish):
צו שפּײט האָב איך אױסגעפֿינען, צו שפּײט איז דײַן ליבע געקומען,
Track comment:
Recording made in France.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
15664
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Ikh zits un veyn, ikh bin aleyn, oy, ikh benk oyf dir a...
First line (Yiddish):
איך זיץ און װײן, איך בין אַלײן, אױ, איך בענק אױף דיר אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(j) (Shalom The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
15665
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Conductor:
Reisman, Joe
Arranger:
Fershko, Shmuel — פֿערשקאָ, שמואל
Arranger:
Reisman, Joe
Arranger:
Manning, Dick
First line:
Ikh zits un veyn, ikh bin aleyn, oy, ikh benk oyf dir a...
First line (Yiddish):
איך זיץ און װײן, איך בין אַלײן, אױ, איך בענק אױף דיר אַ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
U-005(a) (Jewish Songs II Piesni zydowskie Irena Urbanska)
Track ID:
26016
Vocal:
Urbanska, Irena
Piano/Clarinet:
Lic, Leslaw
First line:
Ikh zits un veyn, ikh bin aleyn, oy, ikh benk oyf dir a...
First line (Yiddish):
איך זיץ און װײן, איך בין אַלײן, אױ, איך בענק אױף דיר אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30775
Vocal:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
First line:
Ikh zits un veyn, ikh bin aleyn, oy ikh benk nokh dir a gantsn tog un nakht
First line:
איך זיץ און װיין, איך בין אַליין, אױ איך בענק נאָך דיר אַ גאַנצן טאָג און נאַכט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30784
Vocal:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
Piano:
Carter, Ray
First line:
Too late did my heart discover, too late that we loved one another
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
B-028(m) (The Barry Sisters/ Their Greatest Yiddish Hits)
Track ID:
36516
Artist:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Ikh zits un veyn, ikh bin aleyn, oy, ikh benk oyf dir a...
First line (Yiddish):
איך זיץ און װײן, איך בין אַלײן, אױ, איך בענק אױף דיר אַ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Pop
Length:
3:38

Gitare (Sakhar) — גיטאַרע (סחר)

Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Kalusky, Yakov — קאַלוסקי, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Theater/Love/Israeli
Subject:
67 War

Recording

On album:
I-003(b) (Geshosn un Getrofn Shoot To Hit A Musical of the 6 Day War — געשאָסן און געטראָפֿן סאַטירישע פֿאָרשטעלונג פֿון דער 6 טאָגיקער..)
Track ID:
5685
Artist:
Zolar, Dahlia — צולר, דליה
Artist:
Kaniel, Eli, arr and cond — קניאל, עלי, אַראַנגש און דיריגענט
First line:
Shpil oys, gitare, mayn zise benkshaft, vi azoy s'strunes..
First line:
שפּיל אױס, גיטאַרע, מײַן זיסע בענקשאַפֿט, װי אַזױ ס'סטרונעס...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Nign On Verter — ניגון אָן ווערטער

Also known as:
Pesnya Dez Slov
Composer:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Genre:
USSR/Theater/Nigun/Khasidic
Additional song notes:
From the play 200,000 based on Sholom Aleichem's "Dos Groyse Gevins"

Recordings

On album:
O53r
Track ID:
32817
Vocal:
Mikhoels, Shloyme — מיכאָעלס, שלמה
Orchestra Conductor:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Style:
Nigun/Orchestral/Theatrical
On album:
053r (Mikhoels, S. M./ Nit Shimele/Pesnya Dez Slov/ Nit Bashert)
Track ID:
32947
Vocal:
Mikhoels, Shloyme — מיכאָעלס, שלמה
Orchestra Conductor:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Style:
Nigun

Es Benkt Zikh Nokh Di Kinder Yorn — עס בענקט זיך נאָך די קינדער יאָרן

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Childhood/Memory/Yearing/Povery/Family
Origin:
Alb W-035(a)
Transliteration:
Alb W-035(a)
Translation:
Alb W-035(a)

Recordings

On album:
W-035(a) (Hy Wolfe sings Lider far der Neshome/ Yiddish Songs for the Soul — לידער פֿאַר די נשמה)
Track ID:
32830
Vocal:
Wolfe, Hy — וואָלף, חיים
Arranger:
Kaplan, Herbert — קאַפּלאַן, הערשל
First line:
Oy es benkt zikh nokh di kinder-yorn, ven mir zenen kinder nokh geven,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי עס בענקט זיך נאָך די קינדער יאָרן, ווען מיר זענען קינדער נאָך געווען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:43
On album:
W-002(k) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 2 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
4754
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Es benkt zikh nokh di kinder yorn, ven mir zenen kinder...
First line:
עס בענקט זיך נאָך די קינדער יאָרן, װען מיר זענען קינדער נאָך...

Umglik Blues — אומגליק בלוז

Author:
Basse, Eli
Composer:
Basse, Eli
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Lament/Dialect
Subject:
Wife/Unfaithful/Yearing/Atlantic City
Origin:
Alb W-035(a)
Transliteration:
Alb W-035(a)
Translation:
Alb W-035(a)

Recording

On album:
W-035(a) (Hy Wolfe sings Lider far der Neshome/ Yiddish Songs for the Soul — לידער פֿאַר די נשמה)
Track ID:
32838
Vocal:
Wolfe, Hy — וואָלף, חיים
Arranger:
Kaplan, Herbert — קאַפּלאַן, הערשל
First line:
Hey, Shiyeh! Take a piece of that pickled herring. Draw me a picture,
Language:
English
Style:
Vaudville/Blues/Parody
Length:
3:53

Svadebnaia (Pulver)

Genre:
USSR/Theater/Orchestral
Additional song notes:
Wedding Song From the play by Sholem Aleichem titled "Man of Air" (Luftmensh)

Recording

On album:
053r (Mikhoels, S. M./ Nit Shimele/Pesnya Dez Slov/ Nit Bashert)
Track ID:
32948
Orchestra Conductor:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Style:
Instrumental/Orchestral

A Gesheft — אַ געשעפֿט

Genre:
Theater/Instructional/Religious/Film (DVD)/Khasidic
Subject:
Morals/Ethics/Business/Compassion/Redemption/Observance

Recording

On album:
V0068 (A Gesheft (Video) — אַ געשעפֿט)
Track ID:
32949
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Film
Length:
90:00

Libe Sheyndl — ליבע שיינדל

Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Subject:
MemoryChildhood/Love/Separation/Longing/Fidelity

Recording

On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32950
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
First line:
Ven ikh ben alts a kind geven, shoyn…kinder farlibt,
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איך בין אַלץ אַ קינד געווען, שוין...קינדער פֿאַרליבט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Waltz/Operetta
Length:
03:04

Nor Tsu Aleyn — נאָר צו אַליין

Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Sister

Recording

On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32953
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
First line:
Mayne sheynste yorn hob ikh mikh shoyn pasirt,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַנע שענסטע יאָרן האָב איך מיך שוין פּאַסירט,
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
03:44

On Dir

Genre:
Operetta/Theater
Subject:
Moon/Stars/Fear/Needs/Pain

Recording

On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32955
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
First line:
Es shaynt di levone, es glantset di shtern, di nakht, zi shteyt oyf berg...
First line (Yiddish):
עס שײַנט די לבֿונה, עס גלאַצט די שטערן, די נאַכט זי שטייט אוף בערג און אויף טולן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Waltz
Length:
03:01

Ikh Lib Dikh — איך ליב דיך

Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Subject:
Love/Joy/Disappointment/May December/

Recording

On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32964
Vocal:
Stramer, Solomon — סטראַמער, סאָלאָמאָן
First line:
In mayn lebn bistu gekumen, mit a tsoybermakht, mayn troyerik lebn bald…
First line (Yiddish):
אין מײַן לעבן ביסטו געקומען, מיט אַ צויבערמאַכט, מײַן טרויעריק לעבן צוגענומען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Operetta
Length:
3:09

Di Shenste Oygn — די שענסטע אויגן

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Memory/Love

Recordings

On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32965
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32966
Vocal:
Osovitsky, Shimon — אָסאָװיצקי, שמעון
First line:
S'iz mit dir azoy in eynem, tayere du bist mayn treyst,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז מיט דיר אַזוי אין איינעם, טײַערע, דו ביסט מײַן טרייסט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Operetta
Length:
3:03

Lakht Mit Mir Zingt Mit Mir — לאַכט מיט מיר זינגט מיט מיר

Author:
Bentzion, Ben — בנציון, בן
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Subject:
Laugh/Sing/Yiddish/Language/Emotion

Recording

On album:
B-038(b) (Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע)
Track ID:
33031
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
First line:
Oy freylekh, yidn freylekh (2), nu freylekh yidn freylekh,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי פֿריילעך, (2) נו פֿריילעך ייִדן פֿריילעך,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Routine With Jokes
Length:
5:15

Vos Iz Fun Undz Gevorn? — וואָס איז פֿון אונדז געוואָרן?

Author:
Bentzion, Ben — בנציון, בן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Moses/Chosen/Immorality/Change/Envy/Dishonesty/Selfishness

Recording

On album:
B-038(b) (Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע)
Track ID:
33033
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ir kent dos lidele? Unter di grininke beymelekh,
First line (Yiddish):
איר קענט דאָס לידעלע? אונטער די גרינינקע ביימעלעך,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Waltz
Length:
8:12

Tum Balalayke (Bentzion) — טום באַלאַלײַקע (בנצוין)

Author:
Bentzion, Ben — בנציון, בן
Genre:
Humorous/Theater
Subject:
Gender/Reversal/Women/Superiority
Additional song notes:
Folk melody, but different text.

Recording

On album:
B-038(b) (Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע)
Track ID:
33035
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
First line:
Tum balalayke, zog mir genoy, vos is der khilik fun a man biz a froy?
First line (Yiddish):
טום באַלאַלײַקע, זאָג מיר גענוי, וואָס איז דער חלק פֿון אַ מאַן ביז אַ פֿרוי?
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Waltz
Length:
3:32

125 Yor Yidish Teater - Komish Iberblik — 125 יאָר ייִדיש טעאַטער- קאָמיש איבערבליק

Genre:
Theater/Humorous/History
Subject:
Theater/Anniversary/Memory/Celebration/History/Continuity

Recording

On album:
B-038(b) (Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע)
Track ID:
33036
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
First line:
Mayne libe fraynt, mir firn haynt 125 yor yidish teater,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַנע ליבע פֿרײַנט, מיר פֿירן הײַנט 125 יאַר ייִדיש טעאַטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Sentimental
Length:
16:12

125 Yor Yidish Teater - Komish Iberblik — 125 יאָר ייִדיש טעאַטער- קאָמיש איבערבליק

Genre:
Theater/Humorous/History
Subject:
Theater/Anniversary/Memory/Celebration/History/Continuity

Recording

On album:
B-038(b) (Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע)
Track ID:
33036
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
First line:
Mayne libe fraynt, mir firn haynt 125 yor yidish teater,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַנע ליבע פֿרײַנט, מיר פֿירן הײַנט 125 יאַר ייִדיש טעאַטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Sentimental
Length:
16:12

Sore Beyle — שרה ביילע

Author:
Bentzion, Ben — בנציון, בן
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Courtship/Farmer/Moshavnik/

Recording

On album:
B-038(b) (Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע)
Track ID:
33037
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
First line:
Do voynt mayn sore beyle, bald vet ir ze zen,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָ וווינט מײַן שרה ביילע, באַלד וועט איר זי זען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Greek Melody
Length:
10:11

Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream

Genre:
Instrumental/Theater

Recording

On album:
N-029(a) (Nigunim Klezmer Band — ניגונים \ קלעזמער קאַפּעליע)
Track ID:
33053
Style:
Instrumental/Concert
Length:
4:17

An American Treasure: 2003 Gala Concert

Genre:
VCR/Theater
Subject:
Folksbiene/Fundraiser/Daniel Liebeskind/Leo Melamed
Additional song notes:
Search Penn Library Franklin Call # PN3035 .A44 2003

Recording

On album:
A-052(a) (An American Treasure: 2003 Gala Concert Celebrating Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
33081
Language:
English/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
Sheet music:
Folder:
54
Series:
1
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Ethnic Music Publishing Co., Inc
Publisher address:
Carlstadt, NJ 0702
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Gift of Barbara Moskow March 2014
First line:
Mayn kind mayn treyst, du forst avek, te zay a zun a zun..
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד מײַן טרייסט דו פֿאָרסט אַוועק, טע זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,...

Recordings

On album:
F-024(c) (Childhood Years Yiddish Soul Music David Fisher — שנות ילדות שירי נשמה אידיים דודו פישר)
Track ID:
10438
Hebrew Adaptation:
Koren, Avi — קורן, אבי
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
First line:
Yaldi sheli, bavat eynai, ata yotse laderekh,
First line (Hebrew):
ילדי שׁלי, בּבת עיני, אתּה יוֹצא לדרך, אשׁבּיע כּאן בּדמעוֹתי,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Pop/Concert
On album:
Z-010(m) (Paul Zim Sings Forever Yiddish 20 Yiddish "Golden Oldies")
Track ID:
18360
Artist:
Zim, Paul & Simcha Klezmer Band
Artist:
Barnes, Rolfe & M. Tornick, cond
Clarinet:
Pincus, Paul
First line:
Du forst mayn kind, mayn eyntsik kind, Ariber vayte yamen,
First line:
דו פֿאָרסט מײַן קינד, מײַן אײנציק קימד, אַריבער װײַטע ימען,
Track comment:
I write a letter to my mother, I will never have have....
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19381
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
A brivele der mamen, zolstu nit farzamen, shrayb geshvind...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בריװעלע דער מאַמען, זאָלסטו ניט פֿאָרזאַמען, שרײַב געשװינד...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19347
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
A brivele der mamen, zolstu nit farzamen, shrayb geshvind...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בריװעלע דער מאַמען, זאָלסטו ניט פֿאָרזאַמען, שרײַב געשװינד...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-034(c) (Finjan Crossing Selkirk Avenue)
Track ID:
21046
Vocal:
Fink, Shayla
Artist:
Finjan
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a zin, a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זין אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-039(a) (Ruth Frenk, mezzo soprano/ Fabio Luz, Piano/ Jewish Songs)
Track ID:
21857
Vocal:
Frenk, Ruth
Piano:
Luz, Fabio
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-063(a)1 (Sarah Benjamin / Lidelakh Vol 1/ 101 Favorite Yiddish and Russian Folksongs)
Track ID:
21994
Vocal:
Benjamin, Sarah
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, iber ale vayte yamen,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, איבער אַלע װײַטע ימען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-023(b) (Chansons Yiddish Yankele Moshe Leiser)
Track ID:
22720
Vocal/Guitar:
Leiser, Moshe
Violin/Arrangement:
Flammer, Ami
Accordion:
Barreaux, Gerard
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
On album:
K-069(a) (A Feygele Zingt/Yiddish Theatre & Folksongs/Faye Kellerstein)
Track ID:
22629
Vocal:
Kellerstein, Faye
Orchestrations/Accompanist:
Klaplan, Jordan
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
On album:
Y-021(a)1 (Yiddish New York - Paris - Varsovie 1910-1940 - CD 1)
Track ID:
23762
Artist:
Lerman, Jacob
Artist:
Raiter, Leon, accompany
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a kind, a...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
I-014(a) (Richard Inger vedette "Elesdisc")
Track ID:
27587
Vocal:
Ingber, Richard — אינגבער, ריצ'אַרד
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, zol zayn a zin,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זאָל זײַן אַ זין אַ גוטער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-060(e) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 1/ The Best of 78 Records/A Letter From Mother — לידער פֿון בוידעם 1\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, אַ סריוועלע דער מאַמען)
Track ID:
35390
Vocal:
Gingold, Sara
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Pop
On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35649
Vocal:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
2:51
On album:
R-010(a) (From The Album Of Jewish Songs Z Albumu Piesni Zydowskich — פֿון ייִדישן לידער -אַלבום)
Track ID:
40
Vocal:
Rettig, Abraham Samuel — רעטיג, אַבֿרהם שמואל
Conductor Orchestra:
Wiernik, Adam
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a zin, a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זין אַ גוטער,
Medley includes:
(How To) Sweat (Parts 1 & 2, Yid)
Track comment:
Recording made in Poland
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-010(b) (Chants Et Danses Du Folklore Yiddish Abraham Samuel Rettig — ייִדישע פֿאָלקס-געזאַנגען און טענץ)
Track ID:
41
Vocal:
Rettig, Abraham Samuel — רעטיג, אַבֿרהם שמואל
Conductor Orchestra:
Wiernik, Adam
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a zin, a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זין אַ גוטער,
Track comment:
Recording made in Poland
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-015(b) (Talila et l'ensemble KOL AVIV Chants Yiddish Vol 2)
Track ID:
42
Vocal:
Talila
Artist:
Kol Aviv Ensemble
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-014(c) (Jiddische Stikele/Jewish Songs From The Prague Ghetto/Trio Lorand/Jeno Kohn vocal/Marcel Lorand piano/)
Track ID:
34806
Vocal:
Kohn, Jeno
Piano:
Lorand, Marcel
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
Style:
Concert
Length:
6:34
On album:
F-024(g) (This is Yiddish/ The Best of Yiddish Songs/ Dudu Fisher/ Disk 2 — דאָס אין ייִדיש\די בעסטע ייִדישע לידער\דודו פֿישר\זורי יידיש מיטב השירים ביידי)
Track ID:
39739
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a zin, a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זין אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:45
On album:
Y-063(a) (The Best Yiddish Album In The World/Jewish Musical Heritage)
Track ID:
41748
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, ze zay a zin, a guter, ikh bet mit trern
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זין אַ גוטער,איך בעט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:45
On album:
F-024
Track ID:
42385
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Concert
On album:
G-013(d)1 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 01 and 02)
Track ID:
43
Vocalist:
Benya, Masha — בעניע, מאַשאַ
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
First line:
A brivele der mamen, zolstu nit farzamen, shrayb geshvind...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בריװעלע דער מאַמען, זאָלסטו ניט פֿאָרזאַמען, שרײַב געשװינד...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of lectures, Song of the Golden Land, Songs of Parting
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-009(a) (Jewish Folk Songs Joey Adams - Sholom Secunda with Guests)
Track ID:
44
Vocal:
Adams, Joey
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
A brivele der mamen, zolstu nit farzamen, shrayb geshvind...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בריװעלע דער מאַמען, זאָלסטו ניט פֿאָרזאַמען, שרײַב געשװינד...
Track comment:
with Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-033(a) (Dale Lind in Concert)
Track ID:
45
Vocal:
Lind, Dale
First line:
A brivele der mamen, zolstu nit farzamen, shrayb geshvind...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בריװעלע דער מאַמען, זאָלסטו ניט פֿאָרזאַמען, שרײַב געשװינד...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
with "A Yidishe Mame (Eng)"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-015(a) (The American Jewish Experience In Song)
Track ID:
46
Artist:
Chicago B.J.E. Children's Chorus
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-003(h) (Sidor Belarsky & Masha Benya Once Upon A Time — אַמאָל איז געװען אַ מעשׂה, ייִדיש לעבן אין מזרח-אײראָפּע)
Track ID:
47
Vocalist:
Benya, Masha — בעניע, מאַשאַ
Artist:
Heifetz, Vladimir — חפֿץ, װלאַדימיר
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
First line:
A brivele der mamen, zolstu nit farzamen, shrayb geshvind...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בריװעלע דער מאַמען, זאָלסטו ניט פֿאָרזאַמען, שרײַב געשװינד...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-006(a) (Bialystok in America)
Track ID:
48
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
On album:
B-028(a) (The World Of The Barry Sisters Memorable Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
50
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, zey zay a zun a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(c) (The Best Of The Barry Sisters — די בעסטע שלעגערן פֿון די שװעסטער באַרי)
Track ID:
51
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, zey zay a zun a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(k) (The Barry Sisters In Israel Recorded Live)
Track ID:
52
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, zey zay a zun a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-072(a) (Jacqui Sussholz Yiddish Is Forever)
Track ID:
53
Artist:
Sussholz, Jacqui
Artist:
Wuyts, Frank, arr
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
54
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemb of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, ze, zay a zun...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זע,זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Z-010(h) (Strictly Yiddish Paul Zim sings Some Of Mamma's Favorites)
Track ID:
65
Vocal:
Zim, Cantor Paul
Artist:
Simkha Klezmer Orch
Conductor:
Barnes, Rolf
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line:
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English/Yiddish
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
On album:
D-016(a) (Miriam Dvorin Yiddish Songs Grandma Soup)
Track ID:
55
Artist:
Dvorin, Miriam
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, ze zay a zun, a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-001(c) (David Eshet Volume One — דוד עשת)
Track ID:
56
Vocal:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, zolst zayn a zun,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זאָלסט זײַן אַ קינד...
Track comment:
with Ronioth Duo הריניוט זמד
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-001(f) (David Eshet Stars of Israel — דוד עשת)
Track ID:
57
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, zolst zayn a zun...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זאָלסט זײַן אַ זון אַ גוטער
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-036(a) (Leon Lissek, Tenor / A Toast To Life / Shimon Cohen, Arranger and conductor Israel Symphony Orchestra — אַ גלעזעלע לחיים)
Track ID:
58
Vocal:
Lissek, Cantor Leon
Arranger/Conductor:
Cohen, Shimon — כּהן, שמעון
Artist:
Israel Symphony Orchestra
Violin Solo:
Shulman, Eliyahu
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a zin, a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זין אַ גוטער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:55
On album:
Y-017(a) (Songs Of The Yom Kippur War — המלחמה האחרונה)
Track ID:
60
Hebrew Adaptation:
Alterman, Natan — אלתּרמן, נתן
Vocal:
Alberstein, Chava — אַלבערשטײַן, חוה
Arranger:
Wilensky, Moshe — וילנסקי, משה
Track comment:
Recorded as "Michtav Me'eema" Shmuel Fershko also credited
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
M-004(a) (40 Favorite Jewish Melodies — 40 באַליבטע ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
61
Artist:
Jewish Music League of Tel Aviv
Director:
Herzl, David
First line:
Du forst mayn kind, mayn eyntsik kind, Ariber vayte yamen,
First line (Yiddish):
דו פֿאָרסט מײַן קינד, מײַן אײנציק קימד, אַריבער װײַטע ימען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
S-011(a) (Jewish Music By the Orchestra & Chorus of Benedict Silberman)
Track ID:
62
Artist:
Silberman, Benedict, Orch & Chorus
Arranger/Conductor:
Silberman, Benedict
First line:
Du forst mayn kind, mayn eyntsik kind, Ariber vayte yamen,
First line (Yiddish):
דו פֿאָרסט מײַן קינד, מײַן אײנציק קימד, אַריבער װײַטע יםען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
B-008(a) (Music Of A People Stanley Black Conducting London Festival Orchestra & Chorous)
Track ID:
63
Artist:
London Festival Orch & Chorus
Conductor:
Black, Stanley
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "A Letter To My Mother"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
S-080(b) (Sweet Dreams II (Sheyne Chalomes) For Guitars and Flutes — שײנע חלומות ב)
Track ID:
64
Artist:
Schonbrun, Bluma & Bill Bridges
Artist:
Shapero, Jose, cello
Artist:
Schonbrun, B. & Bill Bridges, arr
First line:
Du forst mayn kind, mayn eyntsik kind, Ariber vayte yamen,
First line (Yiddish):
דו פֿאָרסט מײַן קינד, מײַן אײנציק קימד, אַריבער װײַטע ימען,
Track comment:
for guitar and flute with cello and recorder
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
33
Artist:
Berk, Phyllis
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Du forst mayn kind, mayn eyntsik kind, Ariber vayte yamen,
First line (Yiddish):
דו פֿאָרסט מײַן קינד, מײַן אײנציק קינד, אַריבער װײַטע ימען,
Track comment:
Sung in counterpoint with "Dem Pedlers Brivl."
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-003(a) (Songs and Tunes From the Ghetto Jeno Kohn (vocalist))
Track ID:
34
Artist:
Trio Lorand
Artist:
Kohn, Jeno
Piano:
Lorand, Marcel
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Mother's Letter"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-024(b) (Golden Yiddish Favorites 20 Songs David Fisher — גולדענע לידער 20 לידער די בעסטע ייִדישע לידער דודו פישר)
Track ID:
35
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a zin, a guter
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ זין אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
D-017(b) (Dany Delmin 19 chansons "yiddish" eternelles — דאַני דעלמאַן 19 אײביקע ייִדיש לידער)
Track ID:
36
Artist:
Delmin, Dany, Orchestra & Chorus — דעלמין, דאַני, אָרקעסטער און כאָב
Artist:
Delmin, Dany, conductor — דעלמין, דאַני, דיריגענט
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Ze zay a kind, a...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זע זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Track comment:
Record album made in France.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-009(a) (Yiddish Sing Along with Cy Levitan- His Orchestra and Chorus — ייִדיש זינג מיט)
Track ID:
37
Artist:
Cy Levitan Orchestra and Chorus
First line:
A brivele der mamen, zolstu nit farzamen, shrayb geshvind...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ בריװעלע דער מאַמען, זאָלסטו ניט פֿאָרזאַמען, שרײַב געשװינד...
Track comment:
Transliteration with album notes.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-035(d) (Sima & Arnold Miller Heritage:The Art of the Yid. Song Vol 4)
Track ID:
38
Vocal:
Miller, Sima
Piano:
Miller, Arnold
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a zun, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, זײַ אַ זון אַ גוטער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
001k (Smulewitz, Solomon/ A Brivele Der Mamen/ Vart A Kepele)
Track ID:
37209
Vocal:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, to zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסט אַװעק, טאָ זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk
Length:
3:03
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33376
Vocal:
Shammash, Elizabeth
Arranger:
Henning, Paul
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
Mayn kind, mayn treyst, du forst avek, Zay a kind, a guter,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן קינד, מײַן טרײסט, דו פֿאָרסאט אַװעק, זײַ אַ קינד אַ גוטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
7:38

Borukh Haba (Balan) — בּרוך הבּא (באַלאַן)

Author:
Ben-Tsion, Ben (Relu Croitoru) בּן־ציון, בּן (רעלו קרױטורו)
Author:
Balan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Greeting

Recording

On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
2552
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
Sholem aleykhem, libe fraynt, orume un raykh, far dem...
First line (Yiddish):
שׁלום עליכם, ליבע פֿרײנט, אַרעמע און רײַך, פֿאַר דעם...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville

Khava — חוה

Genre:
Folk/Theater
Subject:
Love/Loss/Tnoyim/Betrothal/Money/Clothes/Wealth/

Recording

On album:
S-104(a) (The Spirit Series Vol 5/ The Spirit of Hanukkah/ Voices of the Conservative Movement)
Track ID:
33339
Vocal:
Silber, Mirjam
Artist:
Ensemble Scholem Alejchem
Artist:
Ensemble Gruppe Galitzianer, Westukraine
First line:
Yunge yorn hob gelibt a meydele, a sheyne vi di velt,
First line (Yiddish):
יונגע יאָרן האָב געליבט אַ מיידעלע, אַ שיינע ווי די וועלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
4:27

Du Bist Dos Likht Fun Mayne Oygn — דו ביסט דאָס ליכט פֿון מײַנע אויגן

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Passion/Light/Eyes/Illumination
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55

Recording

On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33381
Vocal:
Snaidas, Nell
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Russ, Patrick
First line:
Oy mayn tayer yosele, du bist gut un fine,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי מײַן טײַער יוסעלע, דו ביסט גוט און פֿײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:37

Shema Yisroel (Tomashevsky) — שמע ישראל (טאָמאַשעווסקי)

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Plea/Blessing
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55

Recording

On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33382
Vocal:
Miller, Cantor Benjamin — מילר, חזן בּנימין
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Henning, Paul
First line:
Shema Yisroel, her mikh oys, elohim, dayn velt iz groys,
First line (Yiddish):
שמע ישראל, הער מיך אויס, אלהים, דײַן וועלט איז גרויס,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:34

Dos Pintele Fun Kheyn

Author:
Zalulovsky, L. — זאַלאָװסקי, ל.
Author:
Fraidy Katz
Composer:
Zalulovsky, L. — זאַלאָװסקי, ל.
Genre:
Theater/Folk
Subject:
Personality/Charm/Actors/Clothes
Song comment:
Alb K-096(a)
Origin:
Alb K-096(a)
Transliteration:
Alb K-096(a)
Additional song notes:
Additional verses by Fraidy Katz That Little Bit of Charm

Recording

On album:
K-096(a) (Fraidy Katz Sings Yiddish/ The Eternal Question/ Di Alte Kashe — פֿריידע כּ'ץ די אַלטע קשיא)
Track ID:
33408
Vocal:
Fraidy Katz
Artist:
The Lonesome Brothers
Guitars/Keyboard:
Armenti, Jim
Bass Guitar:
Mason, Ray
Drums:
Shea, Tom
First line:
In yedn fakh bazunder, zol aykh nit zayn keyn vunder,
First line (Yiddish):
אין יעדן פֿאַך באַזונדער, זאָל אײַך ניט זײַן קיין וווּנגער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Soft Rock/Pop
Length:
4:28

Intermedies — אינטערמעדיעס

Author:
Broderson, Moyshe — בראָדערזאָן, משה
Genre:
Theater/Literary Origin
Subject:
Love/Poverty/Curse/Dream/Riches/Money

Recording

On album:
B-096(a) (Songs of the Heart / Yekhiel Burgin/ Lider fun Hartsn — לידער פֿון האַרצן אין ייִדיש\ יחיאל בורגין. שירים מהלב)
Track ID:
33477
Vocal:
Burgin, Yekhiel — בורגין, יחיאל
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Kupele, tse vos zikh shpiln komedias, tse vos behelft es nisht,
First line (Yiddish):
קופּעלע, צע וואָס זיך שפּילן קאָמעדיעס? צע וואָס באַהעלפֿט עס נישט, דו ווייסט אַז..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Playlet
Length:
6:02

The Bottom Of The Well

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Loss/Death/Love/Suicide/Wedding/Well
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". How Sheyndele met her death, wedding Itzhak instead of Nosn…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33495
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Vocal:
McKeown, Susan
First line:
There's an angel that lies at the bottom of the well. Can you hear hear sighs…
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Jazz/Waltz
Length:
2:38

What Is Man's Worth?

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Death/Time/Worth
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace".The yeshiva boy's head home…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33496
Vocal:
Goldfeder, Karen
Vocal:
Jensen, Silvie
Vocal:
Hensrud, Matt
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Cluver, Martha
First line:
Gone,gone he's gone gone, then gone gone, He's gone gone..Then what is man worth
Language:
English
Style:
Acapella/Change/Chorale
Length:
0:55

Nosn's Vision

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Loss/Yearning/Dream/Fidelity
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". Nosn imagines he sees the dead Sheyndele in the public house…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33497
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Wedren, Craig
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Jazz/Waltz
Length:
2:41

Madness

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Insanity/Faith/Delusion/Piety/Bear/Recluse
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". With his trained bear, the Recluse (formerly Itzhak) debates the badkhn…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33498
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Jazz
Length:
4:33

The Tale of The Drowned Klezmorim

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Death/Drink/Klezmorim/Musicians/Sin/Punishment/Drowning
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". According to legend,the Gargoyle guarding the well in the middle of the marketplace once lured a band of musicians to theirdeaths.

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33499
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Borts, Joanne
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Jazz
Length:
2:32

A Word

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Memory/Peace/Thought/Noise/Quiet/Change
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". Alone, the Badkhn tries toconcentrate…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33500
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Language:
English
Style:
Concert
Length:
1:33

One Prayer/One Lullaby

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Respite/Peace/Night/Scheme
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". The townspeople say their bedtime prayers, and the badkhn waits for midnight…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33501
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Sklamberg, Lorin
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Language:
English
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:43

Forever Yours

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Statue/Gargoyle/Awake/Bargain
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". The Badkhn attempts awakening the old stone gargoyle so that spirits of purgatory can be summoned and Nosn and Sheydele can be reunited…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33502
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Tuba, Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Jazz
Length:
3:19

Meet Me In The Old Marketplace

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Meeting/Marketplace/Purgatory/Suffering/God/Indifference
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". The Gargoyle summons the spirits of purgatory…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33503
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Hall, LaTanya
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Waltz
Length:
2:48

The Ten Faces Of God

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Mysticism/God/Fragments/Reunite/Mending/Riddle
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". The Recluse attempts to explain to the Badkhn and Nosn the riddle carved beneath the old stone gargoyle that guards the well...

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33504
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Hensrud, Matt
Vocal:
Jensen, Silvie
Vocal:
Goldfeder, Karen
Vocal:
Cluver, Martha
Language:
English
Style:
Fusion/Concert
Length:
2:55

The Saga Of The Singers Of Brod

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Singers/Plague/Burial/Punishment/Questioning/Epidemic
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". Dead singers from purgatory bemoan their fate…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33505
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Hensrud, Matt
Vocal:
Jensen, Silvie
Vocal:
Goldfeder, Karen
Vocal:
Cluver, Martha
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Concert
Length:
2:48

Call It Disappointing

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Anger/DisappointmentWell/Spirit/Bride/Suicide
Origin:
Alb-L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace. The Badkhn vents at the Gargoyle for delivering upon purgatorial vaudvilles instead of the dead Sheyndele…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33506
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion/Jazz
Length:
1:50

I'll make Such Wonders

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Wonders/Miracles/Resurrection/Bride/Groom
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". As the drowned klezmorim play, the Gargoyle yields to the Badkn's demands and raises the corpses from the graveyard.

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33507
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Hensrud, Matt
Vocal:
Jensen, Silvie
Vocal:
Goldfeder, Karen
Vocal:
Cluver, Martha
Language:
English
Style:
Fusion/Jazz/Concert
Length:
5:28

It Doesn't Matter

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Memory/Separation/Reunited/Existence/Time
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". Nosn reunites with his dead love Sheydele before an unholy wedding.

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33509
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Sklamberg, Lorin
Vocal:
Williams, Jane Kelly
Language:
English
Style:
Fusion/Jazz/Blues/Concert/Duet
Length:
3:23

Is There Room On Earth?

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Love/Death/Burial/Living//Place/Messiah
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". The dead sing a wedding song.

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33510
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Hensrud, Matt
Vocal:
Jensen, Silvie
Vocal:
Goldfeder, Karen
Vocal:
Cluver, Martha
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/Fusion
Length:
2:35

Desire It

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Dance/Eternal Life/Death
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". Trying to keep the Dead from returning to their graves, the Badkhn whips them into a dancing frenzy.

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33511
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Language:
English
Style:
Klezmer/FusionJazz
Length:
2:21

God's Reply To Job

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
God/Job/Power/Creation
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". By way of the Book of Job, the Recluse rebukes Nosn and the Badkhn for their blasphemies…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33512
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Hensrud, Matt
Vocal:
Jensen, Silvie
Vocal:
Goldfeder, Karen
Vocal:
Cluver, Martha
Language:
English
Length:
3:13

Perhaps I Went Too Far

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Extremes/Drifting/Fate/Defeat/Knowledge
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". Nosn has died. The recluse has headed back to the hills. The dead have returned to their graves. The badkhn has battled the weathervane rooster on top of the synagogue and lost. Now dawn approaches for the Badkhn…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33513
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Language:
English
Length:
2:35

All Is Vanity

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Everyman/Fate/Life/Struggle/Unknown
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Adapted from Peretz's story "A Night At The Old Marketplace". Ah well. Better luck next time…

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33514
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Hensrud, Matt
Vocal:
Jensen, Silvie
Vocal:
Goldfeder, Karen
Vocal:
Cluver, Martha
Vocal:
Wedren, Craig
Vocal:
Narayan, Mann
Vocal:
Hrycelak, Steve
Vocal:
Borts, Joanne
Vocal:
Sklamberg, Lorin
Vocal:
Williams, Jane Kelly
Vocal:
They Might Be Giants
Language:
English
Length:
1:05

A Tavern In Pinsk

Author:
Berger, Glen
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Tavern/Drink/Corpses/Deliverence/Meshiakh/Waiting
Origin:
Alb L-052(b)
Additional song notes:
Based upon Peretz's story "A Night At the Old Marketplace". Closing time in the public house… Dring up, gentlemen...

Recording

On album:
L-052(b) (Frank London's A Night In The Old Market Place)
Track ID:
33515
Guitar/Banjo/Mandolin:
Seabrook, Brandon
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Keyboards/Accordion:
Bailey, Art
Tuba/Bass:
Caswell, Ron
Vocal:
They Might Be Giants
Language:
English
Length:
0:54

Gelt (Meyerowitz) — געלט (מײעראָװיץ)

Also known as:
Vi Shlekht Es Iz On Gelt
Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Morality
Subject:
Money/Values/Worth
Sheet music:
Folder:
890
Series:
4
Arranger:
Kammen, Jack
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
J. and J. Kammen Music Co., Inc.
Publisher address:
1619 Broadway, New York City
Date:
1934
Provenance:
Gift of Ann Sayner Smafield, Rockford, IL., 2007
First line:
Mir hobn a velt ful mit lebn, vos ken fil genisn fun ir,
First line (Yiddish):
מיר האָבן אַ וועלט פֿול מיט לעבן, וואָס קען פֿיל געניסן פֿון איר,
Notes:
Subtitled "Vi Shlekht Es Iz On Gelt"

The Golden Peacock (Side 1)

Author:
Rosenfeld, Max
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Yiddish Literature/Translation
Origin:
Alb P-041(a) [Script]

Recording

On album:
P-041(a) (The Golden Peacock / Presented by the Sholom Aleichem Club)
Track ID:
33633
Cast Member:
Katz, Bess
Cast Member:
Labovitz, Sherman
Cast Member:
Marks, Ruth
Cast Member:
Soffen, Joe
Cast Member:
Rosenfeld, Jack
Cast Member:
Soffen, Faye
Piano:
Farnesse, Marco
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Spoken Word

The Golden Peacock (Side 2)

Author:
Rosenfeld, Max
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Yiddish Literature/Translation
Origin:
Alb P-041(a) [Script]

Recording

On album:
P-041(a) (The Golden Peacock / Presented by the Sholom Aleichem Club)
Track ID:
33634
Piano:
Farnesse, Marco
Cast Member:
Katz, Bess
Cast Member:
Labovitz, Sherman
Cast Member:
Marks, Ruth
Cast Member:
Rosenfeld, Jack
Cast Member:
Soffen, Faye
Cast Member:
Soffen, Joe
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Spoken Word

Der Badkhn

Genre:
Klezmer/Theater/Humor

Recordings

On album:
008o (Reissmann, H. I.- Kalisch, L./ Der Badkhn/ Drushe Geshank Oyf A...Khasene)
Track ID:
29023
Artist:
Reissmann, H. I.- Kalisch, L.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
059i (Duplicate see 058l)
Track ID:
30571
Vocal:
Goldstein, Gus
Language:
Yiddish

A Pair From Heaven — אַ פּאָר פֿון גאָט

Genre:
Theater/Video/Comedy/Humor

Recording

On album:
V0001 (A Pair From Heaven (Video) — אַ פּאָר פֿון גאָט)
Track ID:
33690
Actor:
Stolper, Zvi
Actor:
Koenig, Lea
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
61:00

Dos Feygele (Gilrod) — דאָס פֿייגעלע (גילראָד)

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Subject:
Love/Passion/Yearing
Additional song notes:
From the operette "Di Yiddishe Neshome" See Heskes 274. Also Ikh Benk Aheym (Satz) is also in "Di Yiddishe Neshome"

Recording

On album:
021g (Schwartz, William, tenor/ Di Libe Fun A Khosid/ Dos Feygele)
Track ID:
29362
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
First line:
Yidele, yidele, du bist mayn neshomele, oy ikh benk nokh dir,
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדעלע, ייִדעלע, דו ביסט מײַן נשמהעלע, אָוי איך בענק נאָך דיר,
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
2:33

A Shtikele Broyt — אַ שטיקעלע ברויט

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Genre:
Lament/Theater
Subject:
Brides/War/Hunger/Hopelessness
Sheet music:
Folder:
906
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co, NY
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Geoff Simmons, April 2008
First line:
Tates veynen, mames klugn, s'veynen kales, kinder un fraynd,
First line (Yiddish):
טאַטעב וויינען, מאַמעס קלוגן, ס'וויינען כּלהות, קינדער און פֿרײַנד,

Milkhome Kales — מלחממה כּלות

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
War/Bride/Desertion/Lonliness
Sheet music:
Folder:
907
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co., NY
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Geoff Simmons, April 2008
First line:
Ikh hob nit keyn khusn, dos veysn ale…dokh bin ikh a kale,..
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב ניט קיין חתן, דאָס ווייסן אַלע...דאָך בין איך אַ כּלה,

That Is Yiddish Entertainment

Genre:
Theater/Film/Novelty/Humor/Documentary
Subject:
Entertainment/Theater/Musicals

Recording

On album:
V0010
Track ID:
33830
Performer:
Daniels, Larry
Performer:
Skulnick, Menasha — סקולניק, מנשה
Performer:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Performer:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
Performer:
Wilner, Max — װילנער, מאַקס
Performer:
Rosenberg, Mikhl — ראָזענבערג, מיכל
Performer:
Buloff, Joseph — בולאָף, יוסף
Performer:
Zwerling, Yetta
Producer:
Seiden, Joseph
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Documentary/Theater
Length:
90:00

That Is Yiddish Entertainment

Genre:
Theater/Film/Novelty/Humor/Documentary
Subject:
Entertainment/Theater/Musicals

Recording

On album:
V0010
Track ID:
33830
Performer:
Daniels, Larry
Performer:
Skulnick, Menasha — סקולניק, מנשה
Performer:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Performer:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
Performer:
Wilner, Max — װילנער, מאַקס
Performer:
Rosenberg, Mikhl — ראָזענבערג, מיכל
Performer:
Buloff, Joseph — בולאָף, יוסף
Performer:
Zwerling, Yetta
Producer:
Seiden, Joseph
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Documentary/Theater
Length:
90:00

In New York Iz A Gan Eden (Video) — אין ניו יאָרק איז אַ גן־עדן (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Video/Theater/Novelty/Vaudeville
Subject:
New York/Shopping/Recreation
Additional song notes:
English Subtitles/From the drama "Bar Mitvah"

Recording

On album:
V0017
Track ID:
33976
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet/Vaudeville/Operetta/Song/Dance

Vaudeville Tap Dance Routines (Video)

Genre:
Video/Theater/Vaudeville/Novelty
Subject:
History/Story/Hero/Maaccabees/Temple
Origin:
Alb G-017(a)/Coopersimith 1 32/Alb P-040(a)
Transliteration:
G-017(a)/Bugatch 248/Vorbei 449/Schwartz 8
Translation:
G-017(a)/Coopersmith 1 32/Vorbei 449/Schwartz 9/Alb P-040(a)
Music:
Bugatch 248/Coopersmith 1 32/Schwartz 9

Recording

On album:
V0017
Track ID:
33972
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville/Dance

Erlekh Zayn (Video) — ערלעך זײַן (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Video/Instructional/Theater
Subject:
Morality/Honesty

Recording

On album:
V0017
Track ID:
33968
Vocal:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
First line:
Must zayn erlekh hot men dir gelernent,
First line (Yiddish):
מוסט זײַן ערלעך האָט מען דיר געלערנט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert

Oy A Mame (Video) — אוי אַ מאַמע (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Video/Theater/Concert
Subject:
Mother/Children/Devotion

Recording

On album:
V0017
Track ID:
33970
Vocal:
Chayes, Anita
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Mother Son Duet (Video)

Genre:
Video/Theater/Concert
Subject:
Mother/Son/Devotion

Recording

On album:
V0017
Track ID:
33971
Vocal:
Zuckerberg, Regina
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Operatic/Duet

Ignorant American Jews Satirized (Video)

Genre:
Video/Theater/Humorous/Vaudeville/Novelty
Subject:
Mispronuciations/Ignorance/

Recording

On album:
V0017
Track ID:
33973
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Humorous/Novelty/Spoken Word

A Khasene In Shtetl (Video) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Author:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Genre:
Video/Theater/Musical/Comedy
Subject:
Family/Fathers/Sons/Relationships/Love/Actors/Banishment
Additional song notes:
Yossele, a Rabbi's son becomes a Yiddish actor and is banished from his home on the eve of his wedding. Story by William Segal.

Recording

On album:
V0019 (A Khasene In Shtetl (Video) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
33980
Performer/Director/Star:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Producer:
Biboa, Nathan
Performer/Director/Co-Star:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Performer:
Feldman, Betty
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Musical/Humorous
Length:
97:00

Az Men Zukht Gefint Men (Video) — אַז מען זוכט געפֿינט מען (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Author:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Seek/Find

Recording

On album:
V0019 (A Khasene In Shtetl (Video) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
33979
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Oy, az men zukht, gefint men,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, אַז מען זוכט, געפֿינט מען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Zingt Zhe Lidelekh (Video) — זינגט זשע לידעלעך (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Author:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Genre:
Video/Theater
Subject:
Celebration

Recording

On album:
V0019 (A Khasene In Shtetl (Video) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
33983
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Zingtzhe lidelekh, zingtzhe lidelekh, lomir ale do a…
First line:
זינטזשע לידעלעך, זינגטזשע לידעלעך, לאָמיר אַלע דאָ אַ טענצל...

The Yiddish King Lear (Video) — דער ייִדישע קעניג לעאַר (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Gordin, Yakov — גאָרדין, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Drama/Theater
Subject:
Family/Father/Children/Money/Women/Independence/Defiance

Recording

On album:
V0020 (The Yiddish King Lear (Video))
Track ID:
33989
Director:
Thomashefsky, Harry
Producer:
Walker, Johnnie
Producer:
Rieger, Jack
Screen Adaptation:
Armband, Abraham
Actor:
Krohner, Maurice
Actor:
Levenstein, Fannie
Actor:
Bergreen, Jacob
Actor:
Grosman, Miriam
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Drama/Theater
Length:
80:00

Tkies Kaf (Video)

Author:
Bojm, Henyrk
Author:
Forbert, Leo
Author:
Hirshbeyn, Peretz — הירשבײן, פּרץ
Author:
Mestel, Jacob — מעסטעל, ינקב
Composer:
Shayevitsh, Israel — שייעוויטש, ישׂראל
Genre:
Theater/Drama
Subject:
Marriage/Promise/Vow/Elijah/Prophet/Pledge
Additional song notes:
The Vow Based on play by Peretz Hirshbeyn
Related information in folder 1170:
Comments:
1. Details of 1924 film with a review from the internet - IMDb 2. Details of 1937 film with a story line from the internet - IMDb 3. Plot from internet "Information from Answers.com 4. Plot summary from National Center for Jewish Film

Recording

On album:
V0018
Track ID:
33990
Director:
Szaro, Henryk
Actor:
Turkow, Zygmund
Actor:
Halpern, Dina — האַלפּערין, דינה
Actor:
Grudberg, Itsik — קאַמינסקע, רחל
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Drama/Theater
Length:
85:00

Ot Ot Dos Vil Ikh (Video) — אָט אָט דאָס װיל איך (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Love
Subject:
Love/Wife/Food/Desire

Recording

On album:
V0048
Track ID:
34088
Artist:
Finjan
Vocal:
Fink, Shayla
Clarinet:
Friesn, John
Vocal/Acoustic Bass:
Posen, Kinzey
Violin:
Schultz, Victor
Guitar:
Koulack, Daniel
Saxophone:
Bouchouka, Sasha
First line:
Ot ot ot dos vil ikh, ot ot ot dos darf ikh, ikh darf a…
First line (Yiddish):
אָט אָט אָט דאָס װיל איך, אָט אָט אָט דאָס דאַרף איך, איך דאַרף אַ…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Klezmer/Jazz

A Kholem (Vergelis) — אַ חלום (װערגעליס)

Author:
Vergelis, Aaron — װערגעליס, אהרן
Composer:
Terletsky, Vladimir — טערלעטסקי, װלאַדימיר
Genre:
Literary Origin/USSR/Theater
Subject:
Memory

Recording

On album:
V-006(b) (Der Aroysgang Fun Di Shtern The Risings Stars — דער אַרױסגאַנג פֿון די שטערן)
Track ID:
354
Vocal:
Magid, Yakov — מאַגיד, יעקבֿ
Conductor:
Terletsky, Vladimir — טערלעטסקי, װלאַדימיר
First line:
Zolst mikh zogn az es iz shoyn shpet, az ikh hob mit...
First line:
זאָלסט מיך זאָגן אַז איז שױן שפּעט, אַז איך האָב מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of "Di Aroysgang Fun Di Shtern", Recording made in USSR

Mamele (Goodheart, Video) — מאַמעלע (גאָדהאַרט, (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Alstone, Alex
Author:
Parish, Mitchell
Composer:
Goodheart, A.
Genre:
Nostalgia/Memory/Theater
Subject:
Mother/Shabos/Sabbath/Candles
Origin:
Alb L-023(a)/
Transliteration:
Alb L-023(a)
Translation:
Alb L-023(a)

Recording

On album:
V0043
Track ID:
34110
Vocal:
Rabinowitz, Cantor Pinchas
Piano:
Gildar, Cantor Daniel
First line:
Mamele, mamele, mit libshaft vel ikh rufn dikh, mamele,
First line (Yiddish):
מאַמעלע, מאַמעלע, מיט ליבשאַפֿט װעל איך רופֿן דיך, מאַמעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Mayn Yidishe Meydele (Video) — מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע (ווידיאָ)

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:
From Yiddish Musical Titled "Mayn Yidishe Meydele," 1926

Recording

On album:
V0040
Track ID:
34164
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Piano/Musical Director:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
Vocal:
Alpert, Michael — אַלפּערט, מישקע
Vocal:
Kaufman, Ibi
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe…
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Pop

Shloymele Malkele (Video) — שלמהלע מלכּהלע (ווידיאָ)

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Brother/Sister/Love/
Origin:
Metro Scher 30
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(a)/Metro Scher 16
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Music:
Metro Scher 16
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Dos Galitsiyaner Rebele". Shloymele" is an imposter and not biologically related to (Malkele)

Recording

On album:
V0040
Track ID:
34165
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Piano/Musical Director:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
Vocal:
Alpert, Michael — אַלפּערט, מישקע
Vocal:
Kaufman, Ibi
First line:
A shvester bin ikh dir a trayer, Oy, bruderl, her zikh nor
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שװעסטער בין איך אַ טײַערע, אױ ברודער, הער זיך נאָר אײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Pop

Oy Vey Tate (Video) — אױ װײ טאַטע (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Genre:
Theater/Chassidic/Nigun
Subject:
Father/God/
Additional song notes:
From the musical "A Khasene In Shtetl"

Recording

On album:
V0040
Track ID:
34158
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Piano/Musical Director:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
Vocal:
Alpert, Michael — אַלפּערט, מישקע
Vocal:
Kaufman, Ibi
First line:
Oy vey tate, hartsidiker foter, oy vey tate, ya ba ba bam,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ װײ טאַטע, האַרצידיקער פֿאָטער, אױ װײ טאַטע, יאַ באַ בֿט באַם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Pop/Theater/Chassidic

Ot Geyt Yankele (Video) — אָט גײט יאַנקעלע (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Rosenthal, Boris — ראָזענטאַל, באָריס
Author:
Kalich, Jacob (Yankl) קאַליש, יאַנקל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Personality/Love/Mother/Pride
Origin:
ML PYS 18
Transliteration:
ML PYS 18
Translation:
ML PYS 19
Music:
ML PYS 19
Additional song notes:
There Goes Yankele

Recordings

On album:
V0070 (Pripetshik Sings Yiddish! A Joshua Waletzky Film (Video) — פּריפּעטשיק זימגט)
Track ID:
31859
Vocal:
Schaechter, Reyna
Vocal:
Viswanath, Meena-Lifshe
Vocal/Solo/Introduction:
Schaechter, Daneel
Vocal:
Viswanath, (Arele) Arun
Vocal:
Whiteman, Shifra
Piano/Introduction:
Schaechter, (Ben) Binyumen — שעכטער, (בען) בנימין
First line:
A kind nor in kheyder, bin ikh dort atsind,
First line (Yiddish):
,אַ קינד נאָר אין חדר, בין איך דאָרט אַצינד
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
V0070 (Pripetshik Sings Yiddish! A Joshua Waletzky Film (Video) — פּריפּעטשיק זימגט)
Track ID:
36064
Vocal:
Rabanoy, Danil
First line:
A kind nokh in kheyder, bin ikh dokh atsind, lib hot mikh yeyder, vi an eygn...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ קינד נאָך אין חדר, בין איך דאָך אַצינד, ליב האָט מיך יעדער, ווי אַן אייגן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Theater/Klemer
On album:
V0255 (When Our Bubbas and Zeydes Were Young / The SchaechterTekhter (Video) — ווען די באָבעם און זיידעס זענען געווען יונג \ די שעהטער טעכטער)
Track ID:
36930
Piano/Commentary:
Schaechter, (Ben) Binyumen — שעכטער, (בען) בנימין
Vocal:
Schaechter, Reyna
Vocal:
Schaechter, Temma — שעכטער, טעמאַ
First line:
A kind nokh in kheyder, bin ikh dokh atsind, lib hot mikh yeyder, vi an eygn…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ קינד נאָך אין חדר, בין איך דאָך אַצינד, ליב האָט מיך יעדער, ווי אַן אייגן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

A Kind On A Heym — אַ קינד אָן אַ הײם

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Child/Divorce/Suffering/Joyless/Lonliness
Origin:
SM Dropsie 48
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1325/SM Dropsie 48
Music:
SM Dropsie 48
Additional song notes:
A Child Without A Home
Sheet music:
Folder:
48
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy Street, NY
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Ven tate mame geyen zikh sheyden bageyen zey di greste zind,
First line (Yiddish):
ווען טאַטע מאַמע גייען זיך שיידען באַגייען זיי דע גרעסטע זינד, עלטערן זעט
Notes:
Cover: Block lettering, Yiddish English/ Sung by Mrs. Lillian at Max Gabels Theatre N.Y. by Annie Hoffman and all leading performers on the Jewish Stage
Folder:
1264
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/ Ttransliteration
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
First line:
A kin on a heymele, an upgehakt beymele, keyn fraynd ,
Notes:
with A Kholem/ Fragment of Sheet Music

Recordings

On album:
F-032(d) (Gila Flam/ Miscl 78 rpm Selections)
Track ID:
23533
Vocal:
Coster, Naum
First line:
Ven tate mame geyen zikh sheydn, bagayen zey di greste zind,
First line (Yiddish):
װען טאַטע מאַמע גײען זיך שײדן, באַגײַען זײ די גרעסטע זינד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
copy from 78 rpm
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
011b (Hoffman, Anna, soprano/ A Kind On A Heym/ Di Mame)
Track ID:
29088
Artist:
Hoffman, Anna
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
051m (Gold, Clara/ A Kind On A Heym/ Di Mame)
Track ID:
30230
Vocal:
Gold, Clara — גאָלד, קלאַראַ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
035o (Coster, Naum/ A Kind On A Heym/ Shpatsirn)
Track ID:
29794
Artist:
Coster, Naum
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(k) (The Barry Sisters In Israel Recorded Live)
Track ID:
362
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Ven tate mame geyen zikh sheydn, bagayen zey di greste zind,
First line (Yiddish):
װען טאַטע מאַמע גײען זיך שײדן, באַגײַען זײ די גרעסטע זינד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Z-003(a) (Uri Zifroni Interprets Jewish Folk Songs)
Track ID:
363
Vocal:
Zifroni, Uri
First line:
Ven tate mame geyen zikh sheydn, bagayen zey di greste zind,
First line (Yiddish):
װען טאַטע מאַמע גײען זיך שײדן, באַגײַען זײ די גרעסטע זינד,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-039(a) (Our Heritage RUTH Sings Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
361
Vocal:
Ruth
Piano:
Ruben, Jules, piano acc
First line:
A kind on a heymele, an opgehakt beymele,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ קינד אָן אַ הײמעלע, אַן אָפּגעהאַקט בײמעלע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Titina (Mahoney)

Author:
Mahoney, Jack
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Memory/Loss/Yearning/Seeking
Origin:
Ephemera 91
Music:
Ephemera 91
Additional song notes:
Sheet Music Physically in Ephemera 91
Sheet music:
Folder:
1069
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano/Ukulele
Texts:
English
Publisher:
Harms, Inc
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1922
Provenance:
Gift of RA Friedman
First line:
Deep in this heart of mine there slumbers a memory of...
Notes:
Sheet music physically in Ephemera forlder 91. Melody similar to "DI Mezinke Oysgegebn:

Recording

On album:
002p (Intnatl Novelty Orch & Hall,A./ O Katerina/ Titina)
Track ID:
35385
Artist:
International Novelty Orchestra
Vocal:
Hall, Arthur
First line:
I'm looking for Titina, Titina my Titina
Language:
English
Style:
Novelty/Theater

Sonny Boy

Author:
Henderson, Ray
Author:
De Sylva, Buddy
Author:
Brown, Lew
Composer:
Henderson, Ray
Composer:
De Sylva, Buddy
Composer:
Brown, Lew
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Father/Son/Love/Aging
Translation:
Yiddish Translation Ephemera 1364
Additional song notes:
From The Singing Fool"

Recordings

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41464
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Kum oyf mayn shoys zundele mayn biz vest vern groys, zundele mayn, got vet filn
First line (Yiddish):
קום אַויף מײַן שויס זונדעלע מײַן, ביז וועסט ווערן גרויס זונדעלע מײַן, גאָט וועט..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:04
On album:
J-007(B) (The Best of Al Jolson)
Track ID:
35330
Vocal:
Jolson, Al
Language:
English
Length:
3:14

Titina (Bertal-Maubon)

Author:
Bertal-Maubon
Author:
Ronn, E.
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Memory/Loss/Yearning/Searching/Places
Origin:
Ephemera 91
Music:
Ephemera 91
Additional song notes:
Sheet Music Physically in Ephemera 91
Sheet music:
Folder:
1068
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano/Ukulele
Texts:
English
Publisher:
Harms, Inc
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1922
Provenance:
Gift of RA Friedman
First line:
I've always been a restless rover, in search of femininity,
Notes:
Sheet music physically in Ephemera forlder 91. Melody similar to "Di Mezinke Oysgegebn"

Recordings

On album:
L-035(a) (Little Tel Aviv Directed and arranged by Arie Levanon)
Track ID:
35811
Vocal:
Banai, Yosi — בּנאי, יוסי
Vocal:
Atari, Yona
Vocal:
Heskiaou, Avner
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Duet/Cabaret
On album:
002p (Intnatl Novelty Orch & Hall,A./ O Katerina/ Titina)
Track ID:
28840
Vocal Refrain:
Intnatl Novelty Orch & Hall,A.
First line:
I'm looking for Titina, Titina my Titina.
Track comment:
Leo Daniderff credited as composer
Language:
English

Bin Ikh Mir A Bokherl — בין איך מיר אַ בחורל

Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Humorous
Subject:
Choice/Bride/Litvak/Polish/Galitsianer/Bessarabian

Recording

On album:
A-060(e) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 1/ The Best of 78 Records/A Letter From Mother — לידער פֿון בוידעם 1\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, אַ סריוועלע דער מאַמען)
Track ID:
35394
Vocal:
Ingber, Richard — אינגבער, ריצ'אַרד
First line:
Bin ikh mir a bukherl, a bukher in di yorn, nokh a yor, nokh a yor...
First line (Yiddish):
בין איך מיר אַ בחורל, אַ בחור אין די יאָרן, נאָך אַ יאָר, נאָך אַ יאָר...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop

Yankele Mayn Kind — יענקעלע מײַן קינד

Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Humorous/Double Entendre
Subject:
Suitors/Food/Drink/Bedroom/Secrets

Recording

On album:
A-060(e) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 1/ The Best of 78 Records/A Letter From Mother — לידער פֿון בוידעם 1\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, אַ סריוועלע דער מאַמען)
Track ID:
35416
Zalman:
Hirshfeld, Zalman — הירשפֿעלד, זלמן
Artist:
Rappel, Anna — ראַפּעל, אַנאַ
First line:
Kroyndl (4), kroyn, halt kayn sod nisht far dayn yukl, sulovoyn...
First line (Yiddish):
קרוידל (4), קרוין, האַלט קײַן סוד נישט פֿאַר דײַן יוקל סאָלאָוווין,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet

Nellie, Tu Es Nokh Amol — נעלי, טו עס נאָך אַמאָל

Author:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Novelty
Subject:
Boyfriend/Key/Ladder/Window
Additional song notes:
Sometime recorded under "Nellie, Tu Dos Nokh Amol"

Recordings

On album:
051f (Casman, Nellie (w/orch.)/ Ikh Bin Farlibt In Mayn.../ Nellie, Tu Dos Nokh Amol)
Track ID:
30217
Vocal:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-047(c) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection A)
Track ID:
35548
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Novelty/Vaudeville
Length:
3:10

Ov Horachamim (Pinchik) — אב הרחמן (פּינשיק)

Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Khazn/Cantor/Yiddish/
Additional song notes:
Father of Mercy/Merciful Father

Susi Bren, Di Dinst Moyd — סוזי ברען די דינסט מויד

Author:
Zolotarefsky, Isadore
Genre:
Theater/
Subject:
Servant Girl/Citizen/US/Lady/Demands/Employer/Interview
Origin:
Alt M-047(c) [start of opening monologue]
Additional song notes:
Susi Bren, The Servant Girl from the play of the same name.

Recording

On album:
M-047(d) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection B)
Track ID:
35591
Vocal:
Thomashevsky, Bessie — טאָמאַשעװסקי, בעסי
First line:
Hello, do voynst mr fig, o...correct, mit a laydi, darf men hobn a ladyi...
First line:
העלאָ, דאָ וווּינסט מיסטער פֿיג? יאָ...קאָרעקט מיט אַ ליידי, דאַרף מען האָבן...
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Monolog/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:38

Why Can't the English? — למה זה האנגלים אינם דוברים אנגלית?

Author:
Lerner, A. J. (eng)
Author:
Almagor, Dan — אלמגור, דן
Author:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Transliteration:
Alb M-009(b)
Translation:
Alb M-009(b)

Recording

On album:
M-009(b) (Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה)
Track ID:
35621
Vocal:
Ophir, Shai
First line:
למה זה האנגלים אינם דוברים אנגלית?
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty

The Rain in Spain — ברד ירד בדרום ספרד

Author:
Lerner, A. J. (eng)
Author:
Almagor, Dan — אלמגור, דן
Author:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Transliteration:
Alb M-009(b)
Translation:
Alb M-009(b)

Recording

On album:
M-009(b) (Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה)
Track ID:
35626
Vocal:
Ophir, Shai
Vocal:
Raz, Rivka — רז, רבקה
Vocal:
Ben-Joseph, Avraham
First line:
ברד ירד בדרום ספרד
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty

On the Street Where You Live (Hebrew) — ברחוב בו את גרה (עבֿריתּ)

Composer:
Loewe, Frederick
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Love
Additional song notes:
Hebrew Version

Recordings

On album:
B-107(a) (M. Ben-Sachar, Bariton / Yidishe Lider 1 — מרדכי בן־שחר \ ייִדישע לידער 1)
Track ID:
37076
Vocal:
Ben-Shachar, Mordechai — בן־שחר, מרדכי
First line (Hebrew):
ברחוב בו את גרה
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty
Length:
1:42
On album:
M-009(b) (Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה)
Track ID:
35653
Vocal:
Ben-Shachar, Mordechai — בן־שחר, מרדכי
First line:
ברחוב בו את גרה
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty

Olom Habo

Genre:
Comedy/Satire/Humor/Theater
Subject:
Rabbi/Seduction/Wonder Working/Pregnancy
Additional song notes:
The World to Come/ From the 1909 show "The Jewish Soul"

Der Kadish — דער קדיש

Genre:
Theater/Religious
Additional song notes:
The Prayer for the Dead from Shvartse Yidn by Louis Friedsel

Recordings

On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35678
Director:
Goldin, Meyer
Vocal:
Goldin Hebrew Quartet
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Concert/Harmony
Length:
3:05
On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42827
Vocal:
Nemrell, William
First line:
Yitkadal veyitkadash shemey raba. Beyolmo di v'ro kheroseynu
First line (Hebrew):
יתגדל ויתקדש שמה רבּא. בּעלמא די ברא כרעוּתה.
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Concert/Cantorial
Length:
2:31

Dovid Hamelekh's Fidl — דוד המלךס פֿידל

Genre:
Theater/Zionist/Lament
Subject:
King David/Awaken/Fiddle/Resurrection/Throne
Additional song notes:
King David's Fiddle

Recording

On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35683
Vocal:
Baker, Belle
First line:
Nisht vayt tsu geyn, un yeder mensh...vi unter a shteyn, in a tifer hayl,
First line (Yiddish):
נישט ווײַט צו גיין, און יעדער מענש...ווי אונטער אַ שטיין, אין אַ טיפֿער הייל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:10

Der Trombonik — דער טראָמבאָניק

Genre:
Klezmer/Theater
Subject:
Trumpet/Derision/Wedding
Additional song notes:
The Blow Hard

Recording

On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35685
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Orchestra Conductor:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
First line:
Mayn feter iz a klezmer, trombon shpilt er, antik, derfar iz im a yeder...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן פֿעטער איז אַ קלעזמער, טראָמבאָן שפּילט ער אַנטיק, דער פֿאַר איז אים אַ יעדער...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudville/Klezmer
Length:
2:56

Shver Tsu Zayn A Yidene (Video) — שווער צו זײַן אַ ייִדענע (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Musical Comedy/Theater/Humor/Vaudeville
Subject:
Gender/Men/Women/Difficulties

Recording

On album:
V0192 (Shver Tsu Zayn A Yidene (Video) — שווער צו זאַן אַ ייִדענע (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
35752
Performer/Vocal:
Abromovitz, Traci — אברמוביץ, טרייסי
Performer/Vocal:
Anabela — אנאבלה
Performer/Vocal:
Ord, Edi — ארד, עדי
Performer/Vocal:
Vardeman, Monica — ורדימון, מוניקה
Performer/Vocal:
Yarlova, Helena — ירלובה, הלנה
Performer/Vocal:
Emanuel, Rina — עמנואל, רינה
Performer/Vocal:
Fisku, Irma — פיסקו, אירמה
Artist:
Riber, Chana — ריבר, חנה
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Musical Comedy/Theater

Der Teater Fun Mayn Neshome — דעט טעאַטאָר פֿון מײַן נשמה

Author:
Vergelis, Aaron — װערגעליס, אהרן
Genre:
Literary Origin/Spoken Word
Subject:
Soul/Theater/Angels/Demons/War
Additional song notes:
My Soul's Theater

Recording

On album:
K-136(a) (On The Keys of Yiddish Poetry/ Poems by Yiddish Poets Read by Evgeny Kissin — אויף די קלאַווישן פֿון ייִדישער פּאָעזיע\ לידער..ייִדישע דיכטער..יעווגעני קיסין)
Track ID:
35762
Vocal:
Kissin, Evgeny — קיסין, יעווגעני
First line:
Fun an eygenem gefil bin ikh..farmatert, bin farkishevt ven es shpilt mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון אַן עגענעם געפֿיל בין איך..פֿאַרמאַטערט, בין פֿאַרכּישפֿעט ווען עס שפּילט מײַן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Literary Origin/Spoken Word
Length:
01.28

Dos Groyse Gevins (Video) — דאָס גרויסע געווינס (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Sholom Aleichem — שלום עליכם
Genre:
Humor/Theater
Subject:
Lottery/Poverty/Fortune/Loss/Chicanery/Love/Family
Additional song notes:
The Big Prize/The Lottery/Jackpot

Recording

On album:
V0204 (Dos Groyse Gevins/ The Big Prize/The Jackpot (Video) — דאָס גרויסע געווינס (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
35790
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Humorous/Drama

Hamavdil (Albrecht) — המבדיל (אַלברעכט)

Genre:
Shabos/Sabbath/Religious/Rite/Theater/Havdola
Subject:
Sabbath/Shabos/Separation/Holy/Profane
Origin:
Pasternak CH 146/Alb Y-003(a)/Alb B-033(f)/Cardozo 61
Translation:
Pasternak CH 146/Alb S-056(a)/Alb B-033(f)/Vorbei 280/Cardozo 61

Recording

On album:
A-022(b) (Yiddish Memories/ Avraham Albrecht)
Track ID:
35861
Vocal:
Albrecht, Avraham — אלבריט, אַבֿרהם
Arranger:
Kantor, Etan
First line:
Hamavdil, hamavdil beyn kodesh lekhol khatateynu, hu yimkhol, zareynu v'chaspenu
First line:
המבדיל, המבדיל בּין קודש לחוֹל חטאתינו, חטאתינו הוּא ימחול, זרענוּ וכספנוּ...
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Theater/Neo Chassidic
Length:
3:21

Shenkt A Nedove — שענקט אַ נדבֿה

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Plea/Poverty/Charity
Additional song notes:
Give Charity

Recordings

On album:
066l (Prager, Mme/ Shenkt A Neduve/Shma Kolenyu — שמע קולנו\ שענקט אַ נדבֿה)
Track ID:
35893
Vocal:
Prager, Regina — פּרעגער, רעגינאַ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
A-060(a) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 3/ The Best of 78 Records/Papirosn — לידער פֿון בוידעם 3\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, פּאַפּיראָסן)
Track ID:
35906
Vocal:
Birenbaum, Minnie — בירענבאום, מיני
First line:
Er iz a yid, oy ungeshlogn...
First line (Yiddish):
ער איז אַ ייִד, אוי אונגעשלוגן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:11

Gimpel Beynish — גימפּל בייניש

Genre:
Theater/Humorous

Recording

On album:
A-060(b) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 4/ The Best of 78 Records/Bulbes — לידער פֿון בוידעם 4\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, בולבעס)
Track ID:
35960
First line:
First Line Inaudible

Di Goldene Yatn: Part I (Video) — די גאָלדענע יאַטן: חלק א' \ נערי הזהב (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Simon, Neil — סײַמון, ניל
Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Theater
Subject:
Rivals/Partners/Vaudeville/Retirees/AnimosityHumor
Additional song notes:
Yiddish Adaptation of Neil Simon's The Golden Boys

Recording

On album:
V0215(a)
Track ID:
36028
Performer:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Guest Director:
Lucian, Ion
Performer:
Alperin, Yankl — אַלפּערין, יענקל
Vocal:
Anabela — אנאבלה
Vocal:
Kashkar, Andre — קשקר, אנדרי
Vocal:
Kubluski, Uri — קובלסקי, אורי
Vocal:
Markovitch, Karol — מאַרקאָװיאש, קאָראָל
Vocal:
Monica — מוניקה
Vocal:
Piski, Irma — פּיסקי, אירמה
Vocal:
Sandler, Gro — סאַנדלער, גראָ
Vocal:
Sukulski, Joseph — סוקולבקי, יוסף
Vocal:
Treystman, Israel — טרייסמאַן, ישׂראל
Spoken Word:
Yigil, Gidi — יגיל, גדי
Vocal:
Yurluva, Helene — ירלובה, הלנה
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Humor/Comedy/Theater

Di Goldene Yatn: Part 2 (Video) — די גאָלדענע יאַטן: חלק ב' \ נערי הזהב (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Theater
Subject:
Rivals/Partners/Vaudeville/Retirees/AnimosityHumor
Additional song notes:
Yiddish Adaptation of Neil Simon's The Golden Boys

Recording

On album:
V0215(b)
Track ID:
36048
Vocal:
Anabela — אנאבלה
Spoken Word:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Vocal:
Kashkar, Andre — קשקר, אנדרי
Vocal:
Kubluski, Uri — קובלסקי, אורי
Vocal:
Markovitch, Karol — מאַרקאָװיאש, קאָראָל
Vocal:
Monica — מוניקה
Vocal:
Piski, Irma — פּיסקי, אירמה
Vocal:
Sandler, Gro — סאַנדלער, גראָ
Vocal:
Sukulski, Joseph — סוקולבקי, יוסף
Vocal:
Treystman, Israel — טרייסמאַן, ישׂראל
Spoken Word:
Yigil, Gidi — יגיל, גדי
Vocal:
Yurluva, Helene — ירלובה, הלנה
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Humor/Comedy/Theater

Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts (Cosla) — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ (קאָדלאַ)

Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Songs
Additional song notes:
The Song of my Heart

Recording

On album:
G-003(a) (Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Mary Soreanu — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ מערי סאָרעאַנו)
Track ID:
18564
Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Cosla, Paul — קאָסלאַ, פּאול
Artist:
Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Ensemble — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ אַנסאַמבל
First line:
Zing mayn harts, zing mit harts dos gezang fun mayn harts
First line (Yiddish):
זינג מײַן האַרץ, זינג מיט האַרץ דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts"
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts (Secunda) — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ (סעקונדאַ)

Author:
Prizament, Shloyme — פּריזאַמענט, ש.
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Song
Additional song notes:
The Song of My Heart

Recording

On album:
S-177(a) (Slava / Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts — סלאַווע \ דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ)
Track ID:
36051
Vocal:
Slava — סלאַוואַ
First line:
Dos gezang fun mayn harts iz mayn ershte libe, mit dem gezang fun may harts...
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ איז מײַן ערשטע ליבע, מיט דעם געזאַנג פֿון מײַן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Tango
Length:
3:34

Lozt Arayn (Video) — לאָזט אַרײַן (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Jaffe, Moe
Genre:
Lament/Theater/Pop/Plea
Subject:
Ellis Island/Family/Immigrant/Children/Separation/Refusal
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)
Additional song notes:
Please Let Us In

Ikh For Aheym (Meyerovitz) (Video) — איך פֿאָר אַהײם (מײעראָװיץ) (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Zionist/Theater
Subject:
Palestine/United States/Emigration/Return/Homeland
Transliteration:
Estella 34
Music:
Estella 34
Additional song notes:
Also see "Mir Forn Aheym"

Vu Nemt..Parnusa/Brother Can..Spare A Dime

Genre:
Plea/Theater/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Sustance/Depression/NRA/Railroad/Unemployment
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)
Translation:
Alb G-013(c)
Additional song notes:
Sung in Counterpoint

Recording

On album:
V0020 (The Yiddish King Lear (Video))
Track ID:
36067
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
Vocal:
Jones, Elmore
First line:
Ikh veys shoyn as di NRA zogt mir "hof un vart", do hungert men az ikh dergay,
First line:
איך וויס שוין אַז די נ ר א זאָגט מיר ,,האָף און וואַרט'', דאָ הונגערט מען.....
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Duet/Counterpoint/Theater/Concert

Meezl Mayzl Moyz (Video) — מיזל מײַזל מױז (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Finale/Departure/Joy

Recording

On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36088
First line:
Mizl, mayzl, moyz, mayn lid, mayn lid iz oys, ikh fayf af ayer groshn,
First line (Yiddish):
מיזל, מייִזל, מױז, מייִן ליד, מייִן ליד איז אױס, איך פֿייִף אױף אייר גראָשן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Di Ketubah (Video)

Author:
Kishon, Ephriam — קישאן, אַ.
Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Theater
Subject:
Marriage/Contract/Love/In Laws
Additional song notes:
The Marriage Contract

Recording

On album:
V0225 (Di Ketubah/ The Marriage Contract (Video))
Track ID:
36094
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor

Di Hiltzener Shisl, Part 1 (Video) — די הילצענער שיסל הלק א (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Morris, Edmund
Genre:
Theater/Drama
Subject:
Family/Aging/Disfunction/Stubbornness/Nursing Home
Additional song notes:
The Wooden Pot

Recording

On album:
V0227 (Di Hiltsene Shisl, Part 1 (Video) — די הילצענע שיסל חלק א (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36140
Performer:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Performer:
Alperin, Yankl — אַלפּערין, יענקל
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Drama
Length:
120:00

Yidn Kh'ken Nisht Shlofn — ייִדן כ'קען נישט שלאָפֿן

Author:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Genre:
Theater/Monologue/Humor
Subject:
Sleep
Additional song notes:
Jews, I Can't Sleep

Recording

On album:
D-005(z)5 (S. Dzigan / Yidn Kh'ken Nisht Shlofn/Pariz - Tel Aviv/ Fishl Der Matraz/Undzere In Amerika — ש. דזשיגאַן)
Track ID:
36183
Vocal:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Monologue/Spoken Word

Varshe (Stutchkoff) — וואַרשע

Author:
Stutchkoff, N.
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Place
Subject:
Warsaw/Memory/Cities/Diamond/Prostitutes/Many Colors
Origin:
Sheetmusic 678
Transliteration:
Sheetmusic 678
Music:
Sheetmusic 678
Additional song notes:
Warsaw - From Jospeh Rumshinky's European Operetta "The Girl From Warsaw"
Sheet music:
Folder:
678
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Joseph M. Rumshinsky
Publisher address:
New York, NY
Date:
1931
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
400
First line:
Oyf Berg un tol tseshprayt in der leng un brayt….
First line (Yiddish):
אויף בערג און טאָל צעשפּרייט אין דער לאַנג און ברייט...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Willy Godick, Ola Lilith and Joseph Rumshinsky. European Operetta, "The Girl From Warsaw". Now playing at Kessler's Second Avenue Theatre, Second Street and Second Avenue, New York. Ten verses in Yiddish on back cover. Cast of Characters in English/Yiddish on back cover.

Recruiting Song

Composer:
Strauss, Johann
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
from "Gypsy Baron"

Independence Day Hora

Author:
Herman, Jerry
Composer:
Herman, Jerry
Genre:
Theater/Hora/Dance
Subject:
Israel/Indepenence/Celebration
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Milk and Honey"
Sheet music:
Folder:
1230
Series:
4
Arranger:
Richard Gendelman
Arranged for:
Bb Trumpet
Texts:
Music Only
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
Notes:
Manuscript

Recording

On album:
M-006(a) (Milk and Honey / Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Track ID:
7453
Author/Composer:
Herman, Jerry
Vocal:
Milk and Honey Company
Track comment:
Milk and Honey book by Don Appell
Language:
Hebrew
Length:
2:02

Di Zun Hot Far Mir Nokh Keynmol Nit Gesheynt — די זון האָט פֿאַר מיר נאָך קיין מאָל ניט געשיינט

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Sun/Pleasure/Unlucky
Additional song notes:
The Sun Never Shines For Me See Israeli and Jewish Song Hits for the Eb Alto Saxaphone Kammen Jaff Book Index M108.I82 1963, P 10 for transliteration and music
Sheet music:
Folder:
1253
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
First line:
Ikh her ersht derfun az s'iz do a zun vus varemt in leykht..
Notes:
with "Arta Alinu

Di Bobe Mitn Zeydn — די באָבע מיטן זיידן

Author:
Rund, Morris
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Grandfather/Grandmother/Song/Embrace
Additional song notes:
Grandmother with Grandfather
Sheet music:
Folder:
1257
Series:
4
Arranger:
Richard Gendelman
Arranged for:
Bb Clarinet/ Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
First line:
Bim bam bam, stidl didel dam, flegn zingen beyde, oy, bim..
Notes:
with "Oyfn Pripitshik" for Bb tenor sax and clarinet

Zions Lidele — ציונס לידעלע

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Zionist
Subject:
Israel/Joy/Celebration/Food/Chickpeas/Compot/
Transliteration:
Sheetmusic 1236
Music:
Sheetmusic 1236
Additional song notes:
Little Song of Zion
Sheet music:
Folder:
1258
Series:
4
Arranger:
Richard Gendelman
Arranged for:
Bb Tenor Sax & Clarinet, Key of E / Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
First line:
Zingen vel ikh yetst a zakh, a naye farfaste lid. Ikh mayn..
Notes:
with "Vu Iz Dos Gesele"

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Classical/Theater/Love
Subject:
Money/Fame/Love/Courting/Famly/Persistance
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36588
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
Holding hands at midnight, 'neath a starry skh...Oh that is nice work if you...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
2:59

Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

Author:
Gershwin, George
Author:
Gershwin, Ira
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, Ira
Genre:
Theater/Classical
Subject:
Love/Differences/Breakup/Heartbreak
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36590
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
You say either and I say eyther, you say neither and I say nyther,...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
2:40

Promenade

Author:
Gershwin, George
Author:
Dowling, Richard
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Dowling, Richard
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Self/Drinking/Drunk
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recordings

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36591
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
Style:
Concert/Pop/Instrumental
Length:
3:50
On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36595
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
Style:
Concert/Instrumental
Length:
3:50

They Can't Take That Away From Me

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Love
Song comment:
Memory/Attributes/Smile/Actions/Dreams
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recordings

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36592
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea, the memory of all that,...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
3:25
On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36596
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea, the memory of all that,...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
3:25

The Man I Love

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Dream/Love/Anticipation/Hope/Waiting
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36593
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
When the mellow moon begins to beam, ev'ry night I dream a little dream,,,
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
4:35

I Am Easily Assimilated

Author:
Bernstein, Leonard
Author:
Bernstein, Felicia
Composer:
Bernstein, Leonard
Genre:
Theater/Pop?Humorous
Subject:
Birth/Pedigree/Russia/Spanish/Assimilation/Distance
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36594
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
I was not born in sunny Hispania, my father came from Rovno gebernia,...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
2:49

'S Wonderful

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Love
Subject:
Joy/Appeal/Wonder/Love/Glamour
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36597
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
'S wonderful! 'S marvelous! (that) you should care for me! 'S awful nice!...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
4:07

Embraceable You

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Love
Subject:
Embrace/Charms/Heart/Gypsy
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36598
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
Embrace me, my sweet embraceable you, embrace me, you irreplaceable you...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
5:36

You'll Think Of Me

Composer:
Kalman, Charles
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Love
Subject:
Love/Thoughts/Spring

Serenade #1

Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Concert/Instrumental

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36599
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
Style:
Concert/Instrumental
Length:
4:18

Serenade #2

Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Concert/Instrumental

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36600
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
Style:
Concert/Instrumental
Length:
1:39

Serenade #3

Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Concert/Instrumental

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36601
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
Style:
Concert/Instrumental
Length:
1:39

Love Walked In

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Love
Subject:
Love/Shadows/Sunny Days/Future/
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36602
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
Love walked right in and drove the shadows away: live walked right in and...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
4:29

Albumblatt

Composer:
Weill, Kurt
Genre:
Theater/Concert

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36603
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
Style:
Concert/Instrumental
Length:
1:48

My Ship

Author:
Gershwin, Ira
Composer:
Weill, Kurt
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Dream/Love/Jewels/Gold/Hope
Origin:
Ephemera 1127
Additional song notes:
From the film, "Lady In The Dark"

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36604
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
My ship has sails that are made of silk, the decks are trimmed with gold...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
4:38

Someone To Watch Over Me

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Love
Subject:
Waiting/Yearning/Guardian/Looking
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recording

On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36605
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
There's a sombody I'm longin' to see, I hope thathe, turns out to be, someone..
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
4:36

Tomorrow

Author:
Kennedy, Margaret
Composer:
Korngold, Eric Wolfgang
Genre:
Theater/Concert
Subject:
Death/Gloom/Love/Renewal
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recordings

On album:
K-052(a) (Aliza Kashi Hello People Vol 2)
Track ID:
15402
Vocal:
Kashi, Aliza
Conductor/Arranger:
Finkel, Ian
First line:
The sun will come out tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar...
Language:
English
On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36606
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
When you are gone, the birds will stop their singing: when you are dead,...
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
8:37

Sholem Aleichem Dir, Amerike — שלום עליכם דיר אַמעריקע

Author:
Birnbaum, Martin — ביררנבוים, מאַרטין
Composer:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Genre:
Theater/Literary Origin
Subject:
Child/ Adventures/Immigration
Transliteration:
Ale SADE
Music:
Ale SADE
Additional song notes:
Based on Sholem Aleichem's Motl Peyse's Dem Khazn Franklin Catlg # M1501.r28 S5 1956

Recording

On album:
P-004(a) (Sholem Aleichem Dir, Amerike featuring Molly Picon as Motel)
Track ID:
36690
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Bushkin, Beatrice
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Vocal:
Wolff, Cantor William
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Style:
Spoken Word/Choral/Classical/Theater

On A Heym (Video) — אָן אַ היים (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Gordin, Yakov — גאָרדין, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Shayevitsh, Israel — שייעוויטש, ישׂראל
Genre:
Theater/Literary Orgin/Drama
Subject:
Immigration/Poverty/Hardship/Loss/Separation
Additional song notes:
Without A Home Homeless

Recording

On album:
V0150 (On A Heym/ Ida Kaminska/Shimon Dzigan/Yidroel Shumacher (Video) — אָן אַ היים (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36864
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Drama
Length:
88:00

Mirele's Romance (Video)

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Additional song notes:
From Koldunye (The Corceress) (1879

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36871
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Widmann-Levy, Ronit
First line:
Vos ken ikh aykh dersteyln vayter…
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס קען איך אײַך דערציילן ווײַטער...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Operetta

Bobkelekh (Video) — באָבקעלעך (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Operetta/Concert/Theater
Subject:
Food/Hotcakes/Peddler/Poverty/
Additional song notes:
Hotcakes

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36873
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Brancoveanu, Eugene
First line:
Iz nor eyner oyf der velt, vos lebt oyf zayne yorn…fardinen a bisele gelt…
First line (Yiddish):
איז נאָר איינער אויף דער וועלטת וואָס לעבט אויף זײַנע יאָרן...פֿאַרדינען אַ..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Operetta

Vi Gefloygn Kum Ikh Vider (Video) — ווי געפֿלויגן קום איך ווידער (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Latiner, Joseph — לאַטינער, יוסף
Composer:
Minkowsky, Giacomo
Genre:
Theater/Operetta/Concert/Duet
Additional song notes:
As If On Wings I Come From Alexander, Crown Prince of Jerusalem (1892)

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36874
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Artist:
Widmann-Levy, Ronit
Vocal:
Brancoveanu, Eugene
First line:
Vi gefloygn kum ikh vider…her zikh tsu tsu mayne lider…
First line (Yiddish):
ווי געפֿלויגן קום איך ווידער...הער זיך צו צו מײַנע לידער...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Operetta/Duet

Kaddish (Video) — קגיש (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Drama
Additional song notes:
Listed on the Liner Notes as item 9, but not on the video disc.

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36875
Vocal:
Hensley, Shuler
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Artist:
New World Symphony
First line:
Mayn fater, mayn fater, oy, oy, oy, the audience ate it up, at the curtain…
Language:
English
Style:
Dramatic/Spoken Word

Medley From "Dos Pintele Yid" (Video) — מעדלי פֿון ,,דאָס פּינטעלע ייִד'' (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Medley
Subject:
Spirit/Yiddishkeyt/Spark
Additional song notes:
A Little Spark of Jewishness - persecution/steadfast Shtoyst Zikh On (Give A Guess) - off color Bar Mitzvah March - Instrumental/Klezmer

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36876
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Widmann-Levy, Ronit
Vocal:
Hensley, Shuler
Vocal:
Brancoveanu, Eugene
Vocal:
Widmann-Levy, Ronit
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater/Medley/Novelty/Humorous/Vaudeville

Reprise From "Dos Pintele Yid" (Video)

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Theater

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36877
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Style:
Klezmer/Theater

Greenhorn Medley (Video)

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Song & Dance/Vaudeville/Comedy
Additional song notes:
There are additional composers not named in the liner notes. Ikh Blayb A Bokher - Marriage/Bachelor The Green Maid The Green Tailor The Green Shlimiel The Green Musician The Green Children

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36878
Vocal:
Blazer, Judy
First line:
Her, ikh shver, iz bay mir keyn bageyr, vos toyg mir a vayb, a tsure,..
First line (Yiddish):
הער, איך שווער,איז ניט מײַן באַגער, וואָס טויג מיר אַ ווײַב, אַ צורה, ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater/Vaudevill/Novelty

Who Do You Suppose Married My Sister? (Video)

Author:
Norworth, Jack
Composer:
Bayes, Nora
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Vaudeville/Song & Dance
Subject:
Boris Thomashevsky/Sister/Marriage

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36879
Artist:
New World Symphony
Vocal/Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
First line:
When Caruso's on the stage, he think's he is mighty find, and if…he thinks he's
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Swing/Humorous/Novelty

Khantshe (Video) — כאַנטשע (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Vaudeville
Subject:
Chauffer/Disguise/Immigrant/Suffragette/Equality
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1485
Translation:
Ephemera 1485
Additional song notes:
From "Khantshe in America" 1912

Recordings

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36880
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Blazer, Judy
First line:
When I have been needed, badly treated, cheated, since the world began,..
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert/Mlitant
On album:
P-068(g) (Der East Side Fun Amol/ Jane Peppler & Friends)
Track ID:
41517
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Khantshe iz geven amol a nomen, nor tsum shpas men hot gelakht un fun khoyshekh
First line (Yiddish):
כאַנטשע איז דעווען אַמאָל אַ נאָמען, נאָר צום שפּאַס מען האָט געלאַכט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:04

Lebn Zol Columbus (Video) — לעבן זאָל קאָלומבוס (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Patriotic
Subject:
Immigration/Government/Patriotism/Peace/Democracy
Origin:
ML MTAG 140/Levin N 66/SM Dropsie 46
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 140/Levin N 66/Alb G-013(a/SM Dropsie 46
Music:
ML MTAG 140/Levin N 66/SM Dropsie 46
Additional song notes:
Long Live Columbus
Sheet music:
Folder:
46
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy St., Ny
Date:
1915
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Ameritshke a medinele, a mekhia, kh'lebn' es rit oyf ir a…
First line (Yiddish):
אַמעריקע אַ מדינעלע, אַחיה כ'לעבן, עס ריט אויף איר
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering Yiddish and English/ From Shomer's Comedy "The Green Millionaire/Insert of two immigrants/ On page 2: Additional verse by A Teres.אַאַ

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36881
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Hensley, Shuler
Vocal:
Brancoveanu, Eugene
First line:
Amerike a medinele, a mekhaye kh'lebn, es rut oyf ir dos skhinele, ikh zol es
First line (Yiddish):
אַמעריקע אַ מעדינאַלע, אַ מחיה כ'לעבן, עס רוט אויף איר דאָס שכינהעלע, ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet/Theater/Spirited

Vi MenerLibn (Video) — ווי מענער ליבן (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Richter, Moyshe — ריכטער, משה
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Love/Theater/Operetta
Subject:
Love/Men/Separation/Feelings
Additional song notes:
The Way Men Love from the operetta of the same name

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36883
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Brancoveanu, Eugene
First line:
Words not audible
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Operetta/Concert

Fun Downtown Uptown (Video)

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Kleamer/Vaudville
Subject:
Place/Change/Mobility/Immigration/Class/Address
Origin:
Alb G-13(a)
Transliteration:
Sheet Music 862/Ephemra 1635
Translation:
Ephemra 1635
Music:
SM 862

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36884
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Blazer, Judy
Vocal:
Hensley, Shuler
Vocal:
Widmann-Levy, Ronit
Vocal:
Brancoveanu, Eugene
First line:
Fun downtown, uptown, we're changing our addresses, fun downtown uptown,..
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Concert

Shtoyst Zikh On (Video) — שטויסט זיך אָן (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Thomashevsky, Bessie — טאָמאַשעװסקי, בעסי
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Guess/Mothers/Fathers/Fashion/Concern/Daughters/Pregnancy
Additional song notes:
Give A Guess Part of Dos Pintele Yid Medley with Dos Pintele Yid and Bar Mitzvah March

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36886
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conducter:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Blazer, Judy
First line:
The latest fashion now all days, so troubling to tates un mames,
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Concert/Humorous/Novelty/Vaudeville

Bar Mitzvah March (Video) — בּר־מצוה מאַרש

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Klezmer
Subject:
Bar Mitzva/Manhood/Celebration/March/Sing/Joy
Origin:
SM Dropsie 30
Transliteration:
SM Dropsie 30
Music:
SM Dropsie 30
Additional song notes:
Part of Medley from Dos Pintele Yid with Dos Pintele Yid and Shtoyst Zikh On
Sheet music:
Folder:
30
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St, NY
Date:
1909
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Freyt zikh ale yidelekh, zing nor sheyne lidelekh,…
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרייט אײַך אַלע ייִדעלעך, זינגט נאָר שיינע לידעלעך, זײַט לוזטיק און ...
Notes:
Insert potrait of Boris Thomashevsky / Pages fragile and flaking

Recording

On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36887
First line:
Celebrate you yidelekh, sing little lidelekh, rejoyce and march your way to…
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Concert/March

Der Spektakl — דער ספּעקטאַקל

Author:
Eisenman, Tsvi — אײַזענמאַן, צבֿי
Genre:
Literary Origin/Spoken Word
Subject:
Theater/Warsaw/Polish Actors/Memory/Disembodied Spirits
Additional song notes:
The Spectacle

Recording

On album:
B-112(b) (Masters of Yiddish Prose/Tsvi Eisenman: The Spectacle and other stories/Read by Michael Ben-Avraham/ CD1)
Track ID:
36937
First line:
Poylishe mentshn shpiln yidish teater in poyln. Poylishe mentshn lozn zikh in..
First line (Yiddish):
פּוילישע מענטשן שפּילן ייִדיש טעאַטער אין וואַרשע. פּוילישע מענטשן לאָזן זיך..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Spoken Word/Recitation
Length:
04:54

Avrom Karpinovitch — אַבֿרהם קאַרפּינאָװיטש

Author:
Karpinovitsh, Avraham — קאַרפּינאָװיטש, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Literary Origin/Place/Holocaust/Memoir
Subject:
Vilna/Theater/Memory

Recording

On album:
V0266 (Monologn Fun Yidishe Shraybers: Avrom Karpinovitch (Video) — מאָנאָלאָגן פֿון ייִדישע שרײַבערס :אַבֿרהם אַרפּינאָװיטש (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36993
Vocal:
Karpinovitsh, Avraham — קאַרפּינאָװיטש, אַבֿרהם
Narrator:
Sandler, Boris — סאַנדלער, באָריס
First line:
Mit der a klal kumt a yidisher shrayber fun a varshat, fun a yeshiva, fun a
First line (Yiddish):
מיט דער אַ כלל קומט אַ ייִדישער שרײַבער פֿון אַ וואַרשטאַט, פֿון אַ ישיבֿה....
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Literary Origin / Spoken Word

Dayne — דײַנע

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance/Troth
Additional song notes:
From H. Kalmanowitch's operetta "Mazl-Tov Molly"
Sheet music:
Folder:
448
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
216
First line:
Es iz far yedn do a gan eydn, ven libe kumt tsu geyn…
First line (Yiddish):
עס איז דאָ פֿאַר יעדן אַ גן עדן ווען ליבע קומט צו גיין,
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Yiddish. From H. Kalmanowitch's Operetta "Mazel Tov Molly". Photo of Molly Picon and Jacob Kalich. Photo of Joseph Rumshinsky. "As sung by Anne Winters and Leon Liebgold. Price 40 cents.

Recording

On album:
R-027(a) (William Royal sings Romantic Music of the Jewish Theatre)
Track ID:
2943
Artist:
Royal, William
First line:
Dayne, ikh vel farblaybn nor dayne, ikh vel fartraybn di...
First line (Yiddish):
דײַנע, איך װעל פֿאַרבלײַבן נאָר דײַנע, איך װעל פֿאַרטרײַבן די זאָרג...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Mazl Tov, Molly" by H. Kalmanovich
Language:
Yiddish

Got Mentsh Un Tayvl (Video) — גאָט מענטש און טײַוול (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Gordin, Yakov — גאָרדין, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Theater/Drama
Subject:
Family/Devil/Corruption/Riches/Temtations/Divorce/Law/Akore
Additional song notes:
God Man and Devil Based on the play by Yakov Gordon

Recording

On album:
V0274 (Di Vayberishe Kniplekh (Video) — די ווײַבערשע קניפּלעך (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
37151
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Drama
Length:
60:00

Alex's Intro to Kalman Piece

Genre:
Theater/Classical

Love Walked Right In

Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Classical
Subject:
Love

Alex's Intro to Weill paino piece

Genre:
Theater/Classical

Albumblatt (World Premiere)

Composer:
Weill, Kurt
Genre:
Theater/Classical

Someone Who'll Watch Over Me

Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Theater/Classical
Subject:
Love, Protection

Alex's Intro to Korngold Piece

Genre:
Theater/Classical

Keyn Glikn Hob Ikh Dir Nisht Tsugezogt — קײַן גליקן האָב איך דיר נישט צוגעזאָגט

Author:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Composer:
Rund, Morris
Genre:
Klezmer/Vaudville/Theater
Subject:
Marriage/Complaints/Shrew/Happiness/Appearance
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1234/Peppler 2 121
Translation:
Peppler 2 121
Music:
Peppler 2 120/Ephemera 1234
Additional song notes:
I Didn't Promised You Happiness. I Never Promised You A Rosegarden. Record Lable 055u gives unspecified credit to Peretz Sandler. Warsaw publisher Zelonek cites unspecified credit to one Sam Goldberg

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41399
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Vos hert men bay laytn di hayntike tsaytn bay yedn farhayret vos hot di froy
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס הערט מען בײַ לײַטן די הײַנטיקע צײַטן בײַ יעדן פֿאַרהײַראַט וואָס האָט די
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:37

Zayt Nit Broyges Sheyndele — זײַט ניט ברוגז שיינדעלע

Author:
Rund, Morris
Composer:
Rund, Morris
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
recorded on alb 055u

Moving Mountains

Genre:
Documentary/Theater
Subject:
Identity/Theater/Memory
Additional song notes:
Montreal Yiddish Theater in the USSR

Recordings

On album:
V0277 (Jewish Americans Part 1 (Video))
Track ID:
37407
Language:
English
Style:
Documentary
Length:
28:00
On album:
V0280 (Moving Mountains/ Montreal Yiddish Theater in the USSR (Video))
Track ID:
37408
Language:
English
Style:
Documentary/Spoken Word
Length:
28:00

Moving Mountains

Genre:
Documentary/Theater
Subject:
Identity/Theater/Memory
Additional song notes:
Montreal Yiddish Theater in the USSR

Recordings

On album:
V0277 (Jewish Americans Part 1 (Video))
Track ID:
37407
Language:
English
Style:
Documentary
Length:
28:00
On album:
V0280 (Moving Mountains/ Montreal Yiddish Theater in the USSR (Video))
Track ID:
37408
Language:
English
Style:
Documentary/Spoken Word
Length:
28:00

Moving Mountains (Video)

Genre:
Documentary
Subject:
Memory/Identity/Theater
Additional song notes:
Montreal Yiddish Theater in the USSR

Kh'vil nisht aza khosn — כ'װעל נישט אַזאַ חתן

Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
"I will not have a husband"

Oyb S'iz Geven Gut Far Mayn Mamen Pt 1 — אױב ס'איז געװען גוט פֿאַר מײַן מאַמען

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Memory/Modernity/Criticism
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From Rumshinsky's musical comedy "Dos Mamele"

Recording

On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
11809
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Narrator:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Conductor Orchestra:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
First line:
A yeder eyner zogt, a yeder eyner zogt, s'iz nayer tsaytn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, ס'איז נײַער צײַטן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Oyb S'iz Geven Gut Far Mayn Mamen Pt 2 — אױב ס'איז געװען גוט פֿאַר מײַן מאַמען

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Memory/Modernity/Criticism
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From Rumshinsky's musical comedy "Dos Mamele"

Recording

On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
37740
First line:
A yeder eyner zogt, a yeder eyner zogt, s'iz nayer tsaytn,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, אַ יעדער אײנער זאָגט, ס'איז נײַער צײַטן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Dos Mamele"
Language:
Yiddish

Der Talis — דער טלית

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Talis/Father/Inheritance/Precious Possession/Sorrow/
Origin:
Sheet Music Dropsie 1269
Transliteration:
Sheet Music Dropsie 1269
Sheet music:
Folder:
19
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/ Transliteration
Publisher:
H. Wohl
Publisher address:
55 2nd St, NYC
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsy College Library
First line:
Ikh hob du bay mir a talis far dir, s'iz dayn tatns,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דאָ בײַ מיר אַ טלית פֿאַר דיר, ס'איז דײַן טאַנטס,

A Mistake — אַ מיסאייק

Genre:
Theater/Humor/Novelty
Subject:
Masked Ball/Attraction/Caress/Kiss/Mother-In-Law
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1274/ Peppler 2, p21
Translation:
Ephemera 1274/Peppler 2, p21
Music:
Ephemera 1274/Peppler 2, p21
Sheet music:
Folder:
1283
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
Af a groysn maskn bal bin ikh amol geven, un dortn in mitn..
First line (Yiddish):
אַף אַ גרויסן מאַסקן באַל, בין איך אַמאָל געווען, און דאָרטן אין…
Notes:
I went once to a big costume ball, and there in the middle of the hall, I saw a woman in a mask...

Recording

On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37906
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Oyf a groysn maskn bal bin ikh amol geven, un dortn in mitn zal hob ikh a…
First line (Yiddish):
אויף אַ גרויסן מאַסקן באַל בין איך אַמאַל געווען, און דאָרטן אין מיטן זאַל...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet/Theater/Humorous
Length:
5:08

Oyf A Maskn Bal — אויף אָ מאַסקן באַל

Genre:
Humor/Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Infidelity/Duplicity/Hustband/Wife/Lies/Flirting/Disguise
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1275
Translation:
Ephemera 1275
Music:
Ephemera 1275 (Fragment)
Additional song notes:
At A Masked Ball Same melody as "In Vildn Vald Aleyn"

Recording

On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37907
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Vi kumt a bokher oyf a maskn bal? Azoy zogt zi, Vos tut a bokher oyf a maskn bal
First line (Yiddish):
ווי קומט אַ בחור אויף אַ מאַסקן באַל? אַזוי זאָגט זי. וואָס טוט אַ בחור...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/DuetHumorous
Length:
2:26

Ikh Ganve In Der Nakht — איך גנבֿע אין דער נאַכט

Author:
Broderson, Moyshe — בראָדערזאָן, משה
Composer:
Beyglman, David — בײגלמאַן, דוד
Genre:
Thieves Song/Novelty/Theater
Subject:
Marriage/Courting/Threat/Buenos Aires/Brothel/Partnership
Additional song notes:
I Steal At Night. Recorded under title "Harey At". Uses melody from "Amerike Hot Erklert" "Harey At" should not be confused with the Harey At on Album K-116(a) which is a completely different song.
Sheet music:
Folder:
1272
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
Ikh ganve in dernakht, di nakht iz khoysekh, shvarts,
First line (Yiddish):
איך גנבֿע אין דער נאַכט, גי נאַכט איז חושך, שוואַרץ, און דו האָסט...
Notes:
The night is gloomy, black, you steal my heart…

Recording

On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37911
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Ikh ganve in der nakht, di nakht iz hoyshik shvarts, un du host mikh fartshepet,
First line (Yiddish):
איך גנבֿע אין דער נאַכט די נאָגט איז חשך שוואַרץ, און דו האָסט מיך פֿאַטשעפּעט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet/Tango
Length:
3:40

Shvayg Hertsele — שווײַג הערטסעלע

Author:
Rekhtseyt, Jack — רעכצײַט, דזאַק
Composer:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Genre:
Love/Theater/Lament
Subject:
Love/Heart/Yearning/Emotions/
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1277
Translation:
Ephemera 1277
Music:
Ephemera 1277
Additional song notes:
Be Quiet My Heart

Recording

On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37909
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
A yeder oyf der nakht, zits ikh un trakht, Mayn lebn hot nit keyn vert,...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יעדער אויף דער נאַכט זיץ איך און טראַכט, מײַן לעבן האָט קיין ווערט,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Tango
Length:
1:58

Mayn Meydele (Fenigstein) — מײַן מיידעלע (פֿעניגשטײַן)

Genre:
Love/Theater
Subject:
Love/Yearning/Reformation/Fidelity
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1278/Peppler 2, p 138
Translation:
Ephemera 1278/Peppler 2, p 138
Music:
Ephemera/Peppler 2, p 138
Additional song notes:
My Little Girl As sung by Herman Fenigstein Author? Composer

Ikh Hob A Gut Harts — איך האָב אַ גוט האַרץ

Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Self Aggrandizment/Denigration/Paternity/Virginity
Transliteration:
Peppler 2, p 100
Translation:
Peppler 2, p 100
Music:
Peppler 2, p 100
Additional song notes:
I Have A Good Heart
Sheet music:
Folder:
1285
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
Az ikh bin a gute meydl, veyst men dokh gevis, yeder zogt…
First line (Yiddish):
אַז איך בין איידל, ווייסט מען דאָך געוויס,...
Notes:
Everybody knows I'm a good girl, everybody says I'm genteel from head to foot..

Recording

On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37918
Vocal/Guitar:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Az ikh bin a gute meydl veyst men dokh gevis, yeder zogt az ikh bin eydl…
First line (Yiddish):
אַז איך בין אַ גוטע מיידל, ווייסט מען דאָך געוויס, יעדער זאָגט אַז איך בין...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater
Length:
3:35

Oy Vey Me Shoklt Zikh — אוי וויי מע שאָקלט זיך

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/NoveltyBawdy/Humorous
Subject:
Swaying/Praying/Couples/Honeymoon/Ship
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1284
Translation:
Ephemera 1284
Music:
Ephemera 1284
Additional song notes:
Alas, they're Swaying
Sheet music:
Folder:
1287
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
Yidn shteyen baym davenen dort in der groyser shul,…
First line (Yiddish):
ייִדן שטייען בײַם דעווענען דאָרט אין דער גרויסער שול,...
Notes:
Jews pray in the big synagogue and they don't get tired. They shake so much!

Goodbye New York — גאָד בב ניו יאָרק

Author:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Rejection/Sweetheart/Return/Shtetl/Family/Home/Joy
Transliteration:
Peppler 2, p 88`
Translation:
Peppler 2, p 88
Music:
Peppler 2, p 88
Additional song notes:
From a Peysekh Burstein Musical
Sheet music:
Folder:
1275
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
Ikh hob farkoyft mayn alte heym, di kishns oykh farzetst,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב פֿאַרקויפֿט מײַן אַלטע היים, די קישנס אויך פֿאַרזעצט,...
Notes:
I sold my old home, I pawned the pillows, I ran to seek my fortune in the Golden Land…

Recordings

On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37922
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Ikh hob farkoyft mayn alte heym, di kishns oykh farzets, gelofn bin ikh zukhn…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב פֿאַרקויפֿט מײַן אַלטע הײַם, די קישנס אויך פֿאַרזעטץ, געלאָפֿן בין...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater
Length:
2:25
On album:
L-109(c)
Track ID:
43188
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Ikh hob farkoyft mayn alte heym, di kishns oykh farzets, gelofn bin ikh zukhn…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב פֿאַרקויפֿט מײַן אַלטע הײַם, די קישנס אויך פֿאַרזעטץ, געלאָפֿן בין...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater
Length:
2:25
On album:
L-009(c) (London Klezmer Quartet / Ilana Cravitz/ To The Tavern)
Track ID:
43200
Double Bass/Vocal:
Buraczewska, Indra
Piano/Accordion:
Isaacs, Carol
Clarinet:
Evans, Susi
Violin:
Cravitz, Ilana
First line:
Ikh hob farkoyft mayn alte heym, di kishns oykh farzets, gelofn bin ikh zukhn glik in goldrn land, gemeynt tkh hob…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב פֿאַקויפֿט מײַן אַלטע היים, די קישנס אויך פֿאַרזעטץ, געלאָפֿן בין איך זוכן גליק אין גאָלדן לאַנד, געמיינט איך..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical
Length:
3:06

Az Du Kenst Nit Un Veyst Nit… — אַז דו קענסט ניט און ווייסט ניט...

Author:
Altman, Hyman — אַלטמאַמ, הייַמאַן
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Money/Business/Wife/Immigration/Divorce
Transliteration:
Sheet Music 1269 Box 29/Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Music:
Sheet Music 1269 Box 29
Additional song notes:
Entire Title: Az Du Kenst Nit Un Veyst Nit,' Nemt 'Men Zikh Nit Unter. If You Don't Understand And Don't Know How, Don't Undertake It
Sheet music:
Folder:
1269
Series:
4
Arranger:
Perlmutter & Wohl
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company
Publisher address:
83 87 Canal Street., NY
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Dianne O'shea, April 2013
First line:
Dos iz a klal af der gantser velt, vos yeder veyst dos gut..
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס איז אַ קלאַל אַף דער גאַנצער וועלט וואָס יעדער ווייסט דאָס גוט...
Notes:
This is a clal(?) on the entire world that every one knows it well…/ Full title : Az Du Kenst Nit Un Veyst Nit Nemt Men Zikh Nit Unter/ Sheet music cover advertises "Songs from the latest Comedydrama Played with Great Succes at the Peoples Theater, Dos Dorfs Meydl

Recording

On album:
P-068(j) (Ikh Bin Busy/Jane Peppler/Yiddish theater Songs)
Track ID:
43108
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Dos iz a klal af der gantse velt vos yeder veyst dos gut, koym hot nor eyner a bisl gelt dan muz er oykh in biznes zayn
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס איז אַ קלאַל אַף דער גאַנצער וועלט וואָס יעדער ווייסט דאָס גוט, קוים האָט נאָר איינער אַ ביסל געלט דאַן מוז ער אויך אין ביזנעס
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:54

Di Yidishe Natsion — די ייִדישע נאַציאָן

Author:
Mesco, Adam
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Persecution/Suffering/Torah/Faith/Homeless/Survival
Origin:
Sheet Music 1248
Transliteration:
Sheet Music 1248
Music:
Sheet Music 1248
Additional song notes:
The Yiddish Nation
Sheet music:
Folder:
1270
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Company
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St., NY
Date:
1913
Provenance:
Gift of Dianne O'shea, April 2013
First line:
Es laydet der yosem yisroelik a shrek, ikh freg un ikh...
First line (Yiddish):
עס לײַדעט דער יתום ישׂראָליק אַ שרעק, איך פֿרעג און איך פֿרעג אַלס...
Notes:
The orphan Israel suffers terribly, I ask and I ask, why is this…/ Cover: Gezungen von Regina Prager with her portrait: Also "Von Shwarzberg's Play Heim Susse Heim"

Opening / Broadway Musicals/ A Jewish Legacy

Genre:
Theater/Comedy
Subject:
Jews/ American Theater/Prevalence
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37940
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

The Yiddish Theater (Video)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Immigration/Minor Key/Yiddish Theater/History/Jazz/Blues
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37941
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

The Gershwins (Video)

Genre:
Theater/Biography
Subject:
George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin/American Culture
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37942
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Rogers and Hart (Video)

Genre:
Theater/Biography
Subject:
Rogers/Hart/Collaberation/Manhattan
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V-0293
Track ID:
37943
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Irving Berlin (Video)

Genre:
Theater/Biography
Subject:
Irving Berlin/Pogrom/Ethnic Songs /Pop Songs/Broadway Revues
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37944
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Name Changing (Video)

Genre:
Theater/Assimiliation
Subject:
Name Changes
Additional song notes:
Israel Baline - Irving Berlin/ Hyman Arluck - Harold Arlen/ Jacob Gershowitz - George Gershwin/ Isadore Hockberg - Yid Harberg / From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37945
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Jewish Summer Camps (Video)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Summer Camps/Opportunities/Influences/LyricistsComposers/Etc
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37946
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Cole Porter (Video)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Flops/"Write Jewish"/Minor Key/Hits
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37947
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Kurt Weil (Video)

Genre:
Theater/Biography
Subject:
Hitler/Immigration/Three Penny Opera/ September Song/Lady in
Additional song notes:
From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

Recording

On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37948
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

God Bless America (Video)

Genre:
Theater/Biography
Subject:
Pop American Song/God Bless America/Anti Semitism
Additional song notes:
God Bless America has underlying cantorial melody. From the Video - Broadway Musicals, A Jewish Legacy

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"
Sheet music:
Folder:
62
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
J & J Kammen Music Co.
Publisher address:
1619 Broadway, New York
Date:
1942
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem frayen himl,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אַף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל,
Notes:
Photocopy. Sheet music, no front or back cover, part of handout by Zalmen Mlotek at Klez Kamp or Circle Lodge summer program.

Recordings

On album:
Y-022(a) (Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band Klezmerized)
Track ID:
23789
Artist:
Yiddishe Cup Klezmer Band
Track comment:
with "Di Goldnene Khasene"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
E-021(a) (Frieda Enoch and the Capital Klezmers String of Pearls — שנירעלע פּערעלע)
Track ID:
24014
Vocal:
Enoch, Frieda
Artist:
Capital Klezmers
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyen himl, vayt fun dem royshikn shtot timl
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם רוישיקן שטאָט טימל
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-030(a) (Mandy Patinkin Mamaloshen)
Track ID:
26162
Artist:
Patinkin, Mandy
Conductor:
Stern, Eric
Arranger:
Ford, Paul
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyen himl, vayt fun dem royshikn shtot timl
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם רוישיקן שטאָט טימל
Track comment:
With "White Christmas"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
015m (Begelman Sisters & Rekhtsayt/ Der Alter Tsigayner/ Dem Nayem Sher)
Track ID:
29231
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Vocal:
Barry, Claire
Vocal:
Barry, Myrna
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-047(d) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection B)
Track ID:
35597
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Vocal:
Barry, Claire
Vocal:
Barry, Myrna
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyen himl, vayt fun dem royshikn shtot timl
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם רוישיקן שטאָט טימל
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
3:24
On album:
B-028(m) (The Barry Sisters/ Their Greatest Yiddish Hits)
Track ID:
36509
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyen himl, vayt fun dem royshikn shtot timl
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם רוישיקן שטאָט טימל
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Concert
Length:
3:47
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42439
Vocal:
Spiro, Cantor Simon
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Orchestration/Arranger:
Bennett, Frank
Arranger:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyen himl, vayt fun dem royshikn shtot timl
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם רוישיקן שטאָט טימל
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Gypsy/Theaatrical
Length:
5:17
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
On album:
N-008(a) (Fay Nicoll Sings: Yiddish Hebrew Russian English)
Track ID:
3048
Vocal:
Nicoll, Fay
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem tifn himl, vayt fun dem...
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם טיפֿן הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם...
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
3049
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Vocal:
Barry, Claire
Vocal:
Barry, Myrna
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...
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(d) (The Barry Sisters Sing)
Track ID:
3050
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Barry, Claire
Vocal:
Barry, Myrna
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...
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-020(c) (Leo Fuld)
Track ID:
3051
Vocal:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Piano/Arranger/Conductor:
Roman, Martin
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
On album:
F-020(b) (Leo Fuld Sings Roumanische Kretchme and other Yiddish Songs — ליאו פֿולד זינגט רומענישע קרעטשמע און אַנדערע ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
3052
Vocal:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Piano/Arranger/Conductor:
Roman, Martin
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyen himl, vayt fun dem royshikn shtot timl
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם רוישיקן שטאָט טימל
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-016(g) (A..Caravan..Stars Featuring Seymour Rechtzeit & Molly Picon)
Track ID:
23647
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Vocal:
Barry, Claire
Vocal:
Barry, Myrna
First line:
Dort oyf a bergele unter dem freyen himl, vayt fun dem royshikn shtot timl
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אױף אַ בערגעלע אונטער דעם פֿרײַען הימל, װײַט פֿון דעם רוישיקן שטאָט טימל
Track comment:
From Yiddish musical "Bublitshki".
Language:
Yiddish

Brengt Mir Mayn Mamen Fun Yener Zeyt — ברענגט מיר מײַן מעמען פֿון יענער זײַט

Author:
Rechtzeit, Jacob — יעקבֿ רעכטזײַט
Genre:
Theater/Place
Subject:
New York/Mother/Yearing/Streets/Distance/Waiting
Additional song notes:
Bring Me My Mother From The Other Side

Recording

On album:
072d (Grossman, Irving/ Mayn Mames Lidele/ Brengt Mir Mein Mame Fun Yener Tsayt)
Track ID:
38306
Vocal:
Grossman, Irving
First line:
Dort in New York, in groysn New York, dort vi di…dort in New York…
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אין ניו יאָרק, אין גרויסן ניו יאָרק, דאָרט ווי די ...דאָרט אין ניו יאָרק
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:02

Chaim Ayzik Aher Gey — חיים אײַזיק אַהער גיי

Genre:
Humorous/Vaudeville/Theater/Spoken Word
Subject:
Husband/Poverty/Wife's Complaints/Dream/Wife's Funeral

Recording

On album:
072i (Silberbush, Samuel & Wachtel, Sadie/ Der Pedler/ Khaym Ayzik Aher Geyn)
Track ID:
38372
Vocal:
Silverbush, Sam
Vocal:
Wachtel, Sadie
First line:
Ay lu lu, shlof mayn feygele, shlof, ay di lulu, lulu, shlof mayn tayer kind...
First line (Yiddish):
אײַ לולו לולו, שלאָף מײַן פֿייגעלע, שלאָף, אײַ די לולות לולו, שלאָף מײַן טײַער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Humorous/Vaudeville/Spoken Word/Theater
Length:
2:59

HMS Pinafore / Andy Shoyer as Captain

Genre:
Humorous/Theater/Field Recording
Additional song notes:
Performed in 1972 by 6th grade class at Lynwood School, Cheltenham Pa.

HMS Pinafore / Albert Freedman as Captain

Genre:
Humorous/Theater/Field Recording
Additional song notes:
Performed in 1972 by 6th grade class at Lynwood School, Cheltenham, PA

Der Dishvasher — דער דיש װאַשער

Author:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Composer:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Occupation/Dish Washer/Poverty/Aging/Ungrateful Children
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)04
Related information in folder 317:
Document type:
Article
Author:
Chane Mlotek
Publisher:
Yiddish Forward
Date:
12/17/1999
Comments:
Response to correspondence requesting backround and information of Der Dish Vasher.
Sheet music:
Folder:
54
Series:
4
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J. & J. Kammen Music Co.
Publisher address:
305 Roebling St. Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1934
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
In a restoran hob ikh gezen an alter man,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ רעסטאָראַן האָב איך געזען אַן אַלטער מאַן,
Notes:
Comments: Black and White photocopy. Photo of Yablokoff in ethnic costume. "As sung by the celebrated stage and radio artist Herman Yabloko. (Der Poyatz) Price 30 cents for voice ì and piano.

Recordings

On album:
Y-006(a) (Herman Yablakoff In Concert At The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
3097
Author/Composer/Artist:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
First line:
In a restarant, hob ikh gezen, an altn man, in kikh dort...
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ רעסטאַרנט, האָב איך געזען, אַן אַלטן מאַן, אין קיך דאָרט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-059(b) (Metropolitan Klezmer/ Surprising Finds)
Track ID:
32527
First line:
Kh'hob kinder fir, gebildet groys, di eydems shnir varfn mir aroys,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'האָב קינדער פֿיר, געבילדעט גרויס, גי איידעמס שניר וואַרפֿן מיר אַרויס,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Acapella/Folk
On album:
S-176(a) (Arthur Shoyer / From Reel to Reel Recording and Field Recording at Penn)
Track ID:
36014
Vocal:
Shoyer, Arthur
First line:
In a restarant, hob ikh gezen, an altn man, in kitshn shteyn, arum im rasht,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ רעסטאַרנט, האָב איך געזען, אַן אַלטן מאַן, אין קיטשן שטיין, אַרום אים..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Acapella/Field Recording
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42434
Vocal:
Abelson, Cantor Robert Paul
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Orchestration/Arraanger:
Hearshen, Ira
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
In a restarant, hob ikh gezen, an altn man, in kitshn shteyn, arum im rasht,
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ רעסטאַרנט, האָב איך געזען, אַן אַלטן מאַן, אין קיטשן שטיין, אַרום אים..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Operatic
Length:
4:31
On album:
D-041(a) (Lillian Davis: Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
42417
Vocal:
Davidson, Lillian
First line:
In a restarant bin ikh geven, an alter man hob ikh dort gerzen, er vasht di
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ רעסטאַרנט,בין איך געווען אַן אַלטער מאַן, האָב איך דאָרט געזען, ער וואַשט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Acapella/
Length:
0:32

Der Elter — דער עלטער

Genre:
Theater/Dance
Subject:
Aging

Recording

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21175
Artist:
Simon Tenovsky Orchestra
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Vocal:
Bozik, Reyzl — באָזיק, רײזל
Vocal:
Bozik, Maxs — באָזיק, מאַקס
First line:
Oy, opgezukt zikh ale shpokhim (?), yeder a krentsl,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, אָפּגעזוגט זיך אַלע שפּאָכים (?), יעדער אַ קרענצל,
Track comment:
Dictionary indicates that "Der" is correct article
Language:
Yiddish

Der Groyser Hoykher Kop Haker — דער גרױסער הױכער קאָפּ האַקער

Genre:
Gilbert & Sullivan/Operetta/Theater
Subject:
Executioner/Beheader
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Behold the Lord High Executioner"

Recording

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
3146
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Ot kumt der groyser, hoykher kop haker,
First line (Yiddish):
אָט קומט דער גרױסער, הױכער קאָפּ האַקער,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts, Reprise — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Songs/Theater/Success/Favorite
Additional song notes:
The Song of my Heart

Recording

On album:
G-003(a) (Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Mary Soreanu — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ מערי סאָרעאַנו)
Track ID:
39168
Composer:
Cosla, Paul — קאָסלאַ, פּאול
Artist:
Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Ensemble — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ אַנסאַמבל
Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
First line:
Zing mayn harts, zing mit harts dos gezang fun mayn harts
First line (Yiddish):
זינג מײַן האַרץ, זינג מיט האַרץ דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts"
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts, Reprise — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Songs/Theater/Success/Favorite
Additional song notes:
The Song of my Heart

Recording

On album:
G-003(a) (Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Mary Soreanu — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ מערי סאָרעאַנו)
Track ID:
39168
Composer:
Cosla, Paul — קאָסלאַ, פּאול
Artist:
Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Ensemble — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ אַנסאַמבל
Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
First line:
Zing mayn harts, zing mit harts dos gezang fun mayn harts
First line (Yiddish):
זינג מײַן האַרץ, זינג מיט האַרץ דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts"
Language:
Yiddish

Ver Hot Aza Meydele — ווער האַט אַזאַ מיידעלע

Author:
Fleishman, Janet
Composer:
Fleishman, Janet
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Daughter/Treasure/Gift/Treasure/Angel/Pure Soul/Protect
Origin:
Sheet Music Moskow 1311
Transliteration:
Sheet Music Moskow 1311
Music:
Sheet Music Moskow 1311
Additional song notes:
Who Has Such A Little Girl
Sheet music:
Folder:
10
Series:
1
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J & J Kammen Music Co
Publisher address:
Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1933
Provenance:
Gift of Barbara Moskow, March 2014
First line:
Fun dem himl tsugeshikt, a matune mir, mit an oytser mikh…
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון דעם הימל צוגעשיקט, אַ מתּנה מיר, מיט אַו אוצר מיך באַגליקט,...
Notes:
Cover: Large photo of Herman Yablokoff as the "Poyatz"

Der Milyoner Fun Delancy Street — דער מיליאָנער פֿון דעלענסי סטריט

Author:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
Composer:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Millionaire/Riches/Immigration
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1458
Translation:
Ephemera 1458
Additional song notes:
Attributed to Leo Fuchs What's Not To Like 2017

Recordings

On album:
V0290(6)a (What's Not to Like, (Nov 5, 2017): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [separated] - subtitles)
Track ID:
42965
Violin:
Smith, Andy
Violin:
Ma, Enze
Viola da gamba:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Vocal:
Bolotin, Suzie
First line:
Yes, ikh bin der milyoner fun Dalancy Street, un s'iz mir gut do, dos iz nit keyn shpas, vayl ikh bin der milyoner fun..
First line (Yiddish):
יעס, איך בין דער מיליאָנער פֿון דעלאַנסי סטריט, און ס'איז מיר גוט דאָ, דאָס איז ניט קײַן שפּאַס, ווײַל איך בין דער...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Swing/Klezmer/Theatrical
Length:
2:39
On album:
F-009(d) (Leo Fuchs Sings Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
3230
Composer:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
Author/Artist:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Yes, ikh bin der milioner fun delancy street,
First line (Yiddish):
יעס, איך בין דער מיליאָנער פֿון דעלענסי סטריט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-034(b) (Finjan Where Were You...Before Prohibition)
Track ID:
3231
Artist:
Finjan
Vocal:
Herscovits, Eli
First line:
Ikh bin der milioner fun Delancy Street,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין דער מיליאָנער פֿון דעלענסי סטריט,
Language:
Yiddish

Der Morgn Shtern — דער מאָרגן שטערן

Also known as:
Di Naye Tsayt
Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rosenstein, Samuel
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Univeralism/Religion/Nation/Future/Utopia
Origin:
Kammen 25F 65
Transliteration:
Gottlieb 288/Kammen 25 F 65
Translation:
Gottlieb 288
Music:
Kammen 25F 65
Additional song notes:
From the musical " Dem Regns Nign". See Gottlieb 79-80 for relationship to Berlin's "The Song Is Ended".
Related information in folder 426:
Document type:
Article
Publisher:
Forward
Date:
1/14/2000
Comments:
Transliteration of "Der Morgn Shtern" and English version by Gus Tyler.

Recordings

On album:
046m (Robyn, William/Hoffman, Anna/ Morgnshtern - Di Naye Tsayt/ Dos Khupe Kleyd)
Track ID:
30108
Artist:
Robyn, William/Hoffman, Anna
On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31671
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
First line:
Ah, eyn religion un eyn naTsiun, nor libe, libe nor
First line (Yiddish):
אַ, איין רעליגיאָן און איין נאַציאָן, נאָר ליבע, ליבע נאָר
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
1:41
On album:
R-027(a) (William Royal sings Romantic Music of the Jewish Theatre)
Track ID:
3233
Author/Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Royal, William
First line:
Gants hoykh der morgn shtern, bagrist mikh fun der vayt,
First line (Yiddish):
גאַנץ הױך דער מאָרגן שטערן, באַגריסט מיך פֿון דער װײַט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the play "Dem Rebens Nigun"
Language:
Yiddish

Mr Malakh Hamoves, Ikh Bin "Busy" — מיסטער מלאך־המוות, איך בין ,,ביזי"

Author:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
Composer:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Novelty/Shund
Subject:
Angel/Death/Resistance/Preoccupied/Activities/Wedding/Bris
Transliteration:
Sm General 1293 Box 29/lEphemera 1435/ Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1435/Ephemera 1636
Music:
SM General 1293 Box 29
Additional song notes:
Mr Angel of Death, I'm Busy

Recording

On album:
P-068(j) (Ikh Bin Busy/Jane Peppler/Yiddish theater Songs)
Track ID:
43096
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Kh'hob geshribn verter, lider, zeyer a sakh, un gezungen far di yidn un oykh goyim glaykh, di velt hot mayn lider oyf di
First line (Yiddish):
כ'באָב געשריבן ווערטער, מוזיק, לידער זייער אַ סך, און געזונגען פֿאַר די ייִדן און אויך גויעם גלײַך, די וועלט האָט מײַנע לידער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
1:53

Di Velt Iz A Kinder Shpiel — די וועלט איז אַ קינדער שפּיל

Author:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Composer:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Genre:
Theater/Lament/Loss
Subject:
Life/Death/Human Nature/
Origin:
SM Dropsie31
Transliteration:
SM Dropsie 31
Music:
SM Dropsie 31
Sheet music:
Folder:
31
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. S henker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, NY
Date:
1919
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Di velt iz a kindershpiel, yeder shpilt mit, fun kindveyz…
First line (Yiddish):
די וועלט איז אַ קינדערשפּיל,יעדער שפּילט מיט, פֿון קינדווייז ביז...
Notes:
Block Lettering in English and Yiddish / price 50 cents

Tsvey Khazonim — צוויי חזנים

Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Comedy
Additional song notes:
Comedy in Three Acts by Kalmanowitz, Adapted by Boris Thomashevsky, Music by Herman Wohl: See Sheet Music 33
Sheet music:
Folder:
33
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Publisher:
Harry Thomasshefsky
Date:
1919
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
Notes:
Block Lettering/ Sheet music has transliterated text of Sisu V'simkhas Toyre/ Back cover lists cast credits of "Two Cantors"

A Brivele Fun Khusn — אַ בריוועלע פֿון חתן

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Letter/Soldier/Lament/Battle/Death
Origin:
SM Dropsie 36
Transliteration:
SM Dropsie 36
Music:
SM Dropsie 36
Additional song notes:
A Letter from the Bridegroom
Sheet music:
Folder:
36
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St, NY
Date:
1915
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Er drikt zi tsu zayn harts, mit unterdrikten shmerts,…
First line (Yiddish):
ער דריקט זי צו זײַן הערץ, מיט אונטערדריקטען שמערץ, מיט פּײַנליכקײַט...
Notes:
Block Lettering/Yiddish & English/Image of soldier embracing his sweetheart

Di Naye Velt Iz Not Far Mir — די נײַע וועלט איז ניט פֿאַר מיר

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
America/Corrupt/Money/Justice/Humanity/Values/Old Country
Origin:
SH Dropsie 40
Transliteration:
SH Dropsie 40
Music:
SH Dropsie 40
Additional song notes:
The New World Is Not For Me
Sheet music:
Folder:
40
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Perlmutter and Wohl
Publisher address:
New York City
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
In der alter heym zaynen di mentshn ehrlikhe, yeder…
First line (Yiddish):
אין דער אַלטער היים זײַנען די מענטשן ערליכע, יעדער לעבט ןןי אים געפֿעלט
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering, English and Yiddish, Photo insert of Kalmen Juvelier. From new play "God's Gift" by N. Rokov

Russland — רוסלאַנד

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Genre:
Theater/Place
Subject:
Russia/Tsar/Pogroms/Revolution/Socialist/Freedom/Hope
Origin:
SH Dropsie 41
Transliteration:
SH Dropsie 41
Music:
Sh Dropsie 41
Additional song notes:
Russia
Sheet music:
Folder:
41
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy Street, New York
Date:
1917
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
A land ful mit pogromen, fargosn blut mit strumen,…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ לאַנד פֿול מיט פּאָגראָמען, פֿאַרגאַסען בלוט אין שטראָמען, די שוואַרצע…
Notes:
Cover:Block Lettering/English, Yiddish/ From J. Lateiner's Latest Play "The True Friend"/ Sung by Morris Schwartz/ Photo insert of Schwartz

Ven Di Boys Veln Kumen Tsurik — ווען די באַיס וועלן קומען צוריק

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/March
Subject:
Patriotism/War Return/Soldiers/Celebration/Parents
Origin:
SM Dropsie 47
Transliteration:
SM Dropsie 47/Ephemera 1485
Translation:
Ephemera 1485
Music:
SM Dropsie 47
Additional song notes:
When The Boys Return Similar to "Ven Mayn Zun Vet Kumen Tsurick"
Sheet music:
Folder:
47
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy St., NY
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
Der tog fun ale teg vet zayn der shenster, di velt vet dan..
First line (Yiddish):
דער טאָג פֿון אַלע טעג וועט זײַן דער שענסטער, די וולט וועט דאַן ווי נײַ...
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering, Yiddish/English/ Sung by Sam Rosenstein

Recording

On album:
P-068(g) (Der East Side Fun Amol/ Jane Peppler & Friends)
Track ID:
41504
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Der tog fun ale teg vet zayn der shenster, di velt dan vi nay geborn zayn,…
First line (Yiddish):
דעט טאָג פֿון אַלע טעג וועט זײַן דער שענסטער, די וועלט וועט דאַן ווי נײַ ....
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
March
Length:
2:51

Mister By Vos Arbet Ihr? — מיסטער בײַ וואָס אַרבעט איר?

Author:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Composer:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Law/Occupation/Question/
Origin:
SM Dropsie 49
Transliteration:
SM Dropsie 49
Music:
SM Dropsie 49
Additional song notes:
Mister, What's Your Occupation? Mister, What Do You Do For A Living?
Sheet music:
Folder:
49
Series:
3
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A Teres
Publisher address:
159 Delancy Street, NY
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Gift of Dropsie College Library
First line:
A nayer gezets is yetst faran, men fregt bald vi men zet…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ נײַער געזעץ איז יעצט פֿאַראַן מען פֿרעגט באַלד ווי מען
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering, Yiddish English/ This song featured in the play Lebn Un Lakhen/ Photo Inset of Rubin Doctor/ Sheet Music Flaking and Shredding

Men Leygt Arayn Un Nempt Nisht Aroys — מען לייגט אַרײַן און נעמט נישט אַרויס

Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Business/Profitless/suicide/Love/Sucker
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 150
Translation:
Peppler 2 150
Music:
Peppler 2 150
Additional song notes:
One Puts In, But Takes Nothing Out

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41363
VocalFiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
First line:
Es iz dokh naye tsaytn, nisht azoy vi frier, men flegt undz gor fun ale zaytn…
First line (Yiddish):
עס איז דאָך נײַע צײַטן, נישט אַזוי ווי פֿריער, מען פֿלעגט אונדז גאָר פֿון אַלע...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:35

In Dr'erd Dos Shnaydray — אין דר'ערד דאָד שנײַדערײַ

Author:
Rund, Morris
Composer:
Jaffee, Julius
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Occupation/Tailer/Poverty/Aging/Wife/Childless/Poverty
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 111
Translation:
Peppler 2 111
Music:
Peppler 2 111
Additional song notes:
To the Devil With Tailoring The Hell With Tailoring

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41401
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Kh'bin a shnayder, ikh makh kleyder far mentshn groys un kleyn nor hakhnose…
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַ שנײַדער, איך מאַך קלײַדער פֿאַר מענטשן גרוי און קליין נאָר האַכנאָסע..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
2:25

Mendele — מענדעלע

Genre:
Theater/Lament/Zionist
Subject:
Brother/Homeless/Pogrom/Expulsion/Rape/Death/Emigrate/Palest
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 154
Translation:
Peppler 2 154
Music:
Peppler 2 154

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41402
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Fiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
First line:
Nekhtn bay nakht lig ikh un trakht fun mayn libn bruder, ikh kler un hof gor…
First line (Yiddish):
נעכטן בײַ נאַכט ליג איך און טראַכט פֿון מײַן ליבן ברודער איך קלער און האָף גאָר
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:58

A Kale Bazingen (Peppler) — אַ כּלה באַזןנגען (פעפלער)

Genre:
Theater/Bakhunes
Subject:
Badkhn/Wedding/Bride/Advice/Humor/Celebration
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 14
Translation:
Peppler 2 14
Music:
Peppler 2 14
Additional song notes:
Seating The Bride

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41404
Vocal/Concertina:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Oy vey iz mir, vey iz mir zogt zikh a badkhn, yiskadal v'yiskadash shmey rabo…
First line (Yiddish):
אוי וויי איז מיר זאָגט זיך אַ בדחן, יתגדל ויתקדש שמה רבּא, מזל טוֹבֿ כּלהניו,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Recitative
Length:
2:53

Oy Vi Es Tyokhket — אוי ווי עס טויכעט

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Flirting/Temptation/Fear/Evil Inclination
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 184
Translation:
Peppler 2 184
Music:
Peppler 2 184
Additional song notes:
Oh How It Throbs

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41406
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Voca/Concertina:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Ikh for tsurik kayn tshiushev, kh'hobgenug geton derfar vos toyg mir do tsu…
First line (Yiddish):
איך פֿאָר צוריק קיין טשיושעוו, כ'האָב גענוג געטאָן דערפֿאַר וואָס טויג מיר דאָ..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:20

S'iz Nisht Geven S'iz Nishto Un S'vet Nisht.. — ס'איז נישט געווען ס'איז היסשטאָ און ס'וועט נישט...

Author:
Rund, Morris
Author:
Jaffee, Julius
Composer:
Jaffee, Julius
Composer:
Rund, Morris
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Cynicism/dishonesty/disbelief/Deceit/Bluff/
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 195
Translation:
Peppler 2 195
Music:
Peppler 2 194
Additional song notes:
It Never Was, It Isn't Now, And It Will Never Be

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41407
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Fiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Ruft mikh nor vi aykh gefelt, ikh halt mikh bay dem meyn, nishto kayn mentsh…
First line (Yiddish):
רופֿט מיך נאָר ווי אײַך געפֿעלט, איך האַלט מיך בײַ דעם מיין, נישטאָ קיין מענטש..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Waltz
Length:
3:07

Di Velt Hot Zikh Ibergekert (Peppler) — די וועלט האָט זיך איבערגעקערט (פּעפּלער)

Author:
Feldman, Joseph
Composer:
Feldman, Joseph
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Troubles/War/Cannons/Taxes/Suicides/Bankrupts/Corruption
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 65
Translation:
Peppler 2 65
Music:
Peppler 2 65
Additional song notes:
The World Has Turned Itself Upside Down

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41408
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Vocal/Concertina:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Hert nor dem tsorn far a tsayt iz gevorn, tsayt di milkhome af der velt…
First line (Yiddish):
הערט נאָר דעם צרנן פֿאַר אַ צײַט איז געוואָרן, צײַט די מלחמה, צײַט די מלחמה אַף
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:22

A Volekhl (Peppler) — אַ װאָלעכל (פעפלער)

Genre:
Theater/Folk/Khasisic
Subject:
Melody/Song/Poverty
Origin:
Ber Fef 27/Alb C-001(b)
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 23
Translation:
Peppler 2 23
Music:
Peppler 2 22

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41412
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
A volekhl lomir zingen, a volekhl lomir shrayen,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ װאָלעכל לאָמיר זינגען, אַ װאָלעכל לאָמיר שרײַען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
2:29

Der Rebe Ken Makhn — דער רבּי קען מאַכן

Also known as:
Az Der Rebe Vil
Genre:
Humorous/Maskilc/Double Entendre/Vulgar/Theater
Subject:
Rebe/Khasidim/

Recordings

On album:
S-025(a) (Ludwig Satz At The Yiddish Theatre Volume 2)
Track ID:
1758
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Der rebe ken zayn,...az er vil, un der rebe ken makhn fun...
First line (Yiddish):
דער רבּי קען זײַן...אַז ער װיל, און דער רבּי קען מאַכן פֿון...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Humorous
On album:
I-003(a) (Yiddisha Romantica und Lustika featured by Israel Itzhaki — ישׂראל יצחקי לוסטיקע טאַנץ מוזיק געזונגען אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
3379
Vocal:
Itskhaki, Israel — יצחקי, ישׂראל
Artist:
Weiss, Alex and his Orchestra — װיס ,אַלכּס ותזמורתו
Conductor/Arranger:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
First line:
Mayn rebe ken makhn, farshidene zakhn, az er vil makht er,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן רבּי קען מאַכן, פֿאַרשידענע זאַכן, אַז ער װיל מאַכט ער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Mayn Rebe Ken Makhn""מאַכן קען רבּי "מײַן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing
On album:
C-021(a) (Dave Cash Presente Ses Fantaisies Yiddish)
Track ID:
3381
Vocal:
Cash, Dave — קאַש, דײבֿ
Artist:
Boland, Didier & Orch
First line:
Mayn rebe ken makhn, farshidene zakhn, az er vil makht er,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן רבּי קען מאַכן, פֿאַרשידענע זאַכן, אַז ער װיל מאַכט ער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing

Leybke Fort Keyn Amerike — לייבקע פאָרט קײַן אַמעריקע

Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Emigration/Separation/Wife/Desertion/Divorce/Deception
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 129/Ephemera 1539
Translation:
Peppler 2 131Ephemera 1539
Music:
Peppler 2 129
Additional song notes:
Leybke Travels to Amerike

Recordings

On album:
S-258(a) (Semer Ensemble/ Rescued Treasure: Gorki, Live at Berlin)
Track ID:
42067
Piano:
Bern, Alan
Vocal:
Kahn, Daniel
First line:
Ven Leybke iz keyn Amerike gefurn hot zayn vaybl shtark geklukt, du forst avek..
First line (Yiddish):
ווען לעבקע איז קיין אַמעיקע געפֿאָרן האָט זײַן ווײַב שטאַרק געקלוקט, דו פֿאָרסט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
5:49
On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41413
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Ven lebke Iz keyn amerike geforn, hot zayn vaybl shark geklugt: du forst avek,..
First line (Yiddish):
ווען לעבקע איז קיין אַמעריקע גכפֿאָרען, האָט זייִן ווייִב שטאַרק געקלוגט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:41

Nervn Nervn — נערוון נערוון

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Nerves/Sickness/Electroshock/Wife/
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 170
Translation:
Peppler 2 170
Music:
Peppler 2 170
Additional song notes:
Nerves Nerves

Recording

On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41414
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Hert nor mentshn oys a zakh, vos hot pasirt hot zikh mit mir, ikh bin a mentsh..
First line (Yiddish):
הערט נאָר מענטשן אויס אַ זאַך וואָס פאַסירט האָט זיך פאַסירט מיט מיר, איך בין
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:45

Medleykh Sheyne — מיידלעך שיינע

Genre:
Theater/Concert
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 156
Translation:
Peppler 2 156
Music:
Peppler 2 156
Additional song notes:
Pretty Girls

Ikh Hob Es Nisht — איך האָב עס נישט

Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Money/Food/Wife/Jealousy/
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 102
Translation:
Peppler 2 102
Music:
Peppler 2 102
Additional song notes:
(I Thank You God) I don't have it

Recording

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41473
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Fiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Ikh hob lib gut esn, Ikh hob nisht lib far gelt, ikh fil zikh lustik un ikh for
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב ליב גוט עסן, איך האָב נישט ליב פֿאַר געלט, איך פֿיל זיך לוסטיק און איך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:33

A Shayle Baym Rebn — אַ שאלה בײַם רבּן

Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Humorous/Folk
Subject:
Wife/Rabbi/Solution/Kasher Pot/Maidservant/Kasher Husband/
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 29/1458 Ephemera 2018/wntl 10/18/2015
Translation:
Peppler 2 29/1458 Ephemera 2018/wntl 10/18/2015
Music:
Peppler 2 29
Additional song notes:
A Question For The Rabbi See also 1458 ephemera 2015 for translat and translit

Recordings

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41474
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Tayerer rebbe, rebe reb shneur, ikh bin gekumen tsu aykh af a vayle. ir zolt mir paskenen di shayle, mayn shkaynes…
First line (Yiddish):
טײַערער רבּע, רבּע רבּ שנוער, איך בין געקומען צו אײַך אַף אַ ווײַלע איר זאָלט מיר פסקענען די שאלה, מײַן שכנס שיקסע…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Humorous/Chantlike
Length:
2:46
On album:
V0290(4)(a)
Track ID:
42786
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Viola da gama:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Violin:
Li, Jenny
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Lin, Michael
First line:
Tayerer rebbe, rebe reb shneur, ikh bin gekumen tsu aykh af a vayle. Ir zolt mir paskenen di shayle, mayn shkaynes…
First line (Yiddish):
טײַערער רבּע, רבּע רבּ שנוער, איך בין געקומען צו אײַך אַף אַ ווײַלע איר זאָלט מיר פסקענען די שאלה, מײַן שכנס שיקסע…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Convert/Humorous/Chantlike``
On album:
V0290(7)a (What's Not to Like, (Nov 5, 2018): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [separated] - subtitles)
Track ID:
43009
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Li, Jenny
Viola da gama:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Viola:
Lin, Michael
First line:
Tayerer rebbe, rebe reb shneur, ikh bin gekumen tsu aykh af a vayle, ir zolt mir paskenen di shayle, mayn shkaynes…
First line (Yiddish):
טײַערער רבּע, רבּע רבּ שנוער, איך בין געקומען צו אײַך אַף אַ ווײַלע איר זאָלט מיר פסקענען די שאלה, מײַן שכנס שיקסע...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Humorous/Chantlike
Length:
3:23

Al Chet (Der Nayer) — על חתא (דער נײַער)

Author:
Rund, Morris
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Poverty/Forgiveness/New Year/Livelihood/Matchmaker/Sins
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 34
Translation:
Peppler 2 34
Music:
Peppler 2 34
Additional song notes:
The New Al Chet

Recordings

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41472
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
First line:
Vi oykh di shrayber mit di zibn vayber vos hot amol gehat gelt in di benk,…
First line (Yiddish):
ווי אויך די שרײַבער מיט די זיבן ווײַבער וואָס האָט אַמאָל געהאַט געלט אין די בענק..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
3:59
On album:
P068((e)
Track ID:
41457
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
First line:
Vi oykh di shrayber mit di zibn vayber vos hot amol gehat amol gelt in di benk,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
2:47

Mayn Vayb Kumt Fun Zakopane — מײַן ווײַב רומט פֿון זאָקאָפּאַנע

Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Lament/Place
Subject:
Wife Returning/Husband Complaing/Zakopane/
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 142
Translation:
Peppler 2 142
Music:
Peppler 2 142
Additional song notes:
My Wife Is Comiing Back From Zakopane Same Melody as "Yoshke Fort Avek" Combined with "Yoshke Fort Avek"

Recording

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41462
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
First line:
Hert an umglik, s'iz poshet nor tsu shisn, kumpt mayn vayb fun zakopane,…
First line (Yiddish):
הערט אַן אומגליק, ס'איז פּשוט נאָר זיך צו שיסן קומט מײַן ווײַב פֿון זאָקאָפּאָנע,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
3:10

Lo Lanu (Der Nayer) — לא לנו (דער נײַער)

Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Novelty
Subject:
Sukkos/Congregation Praying/Hamen/Prosperous Women
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 134
Translation:
Peppler 2 134
Music:
Peppler 2 134
Additional song notes:
The New Lo Lanu Used as "Let It Not Happen To Us"

Recording

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41465
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Esrog bentsht a yeder yid ven sukos kumpt tsu geyn, der lulav vet shark opgehitn
First line (Yiddish):
אתרוג בענטשט מען ווען סוכּות קומט צו גיין, דער לולב וועט שטאַרק אָפּגעהיטן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:59

Tsirele/Mirele — צירעלע מירעלע

Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Happiness/Marriage/Dance/Precious
Transliteration:
Pepper 2 214
Translation:
Pepper 2 214
Music:
Pepper 2 214

Recording

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41471
Vocal/Concertina:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Holmgren, Beth
First line:
Oy zorg nisht tsirele, oy zorg nisht neyn, nu zayshe freylekh ot du lebn mayner
First line (Yiddish):
אוי זאָרג נישט צירעלע, אוי זאָרג נישט ניין, נו זײַן פֿרייליך אָט דו לעבן מײַן,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet/Klezmer
Length:
214

Meydlekh Sheyne Meydlekh — מיידלעך שיינע מיידלעך

Also known as:
Meydlekh Sheynex
Genre:
Theater/Duet/Concert
Subject:
Beauty/Girls/Park/Love/Rejuvenation/Afterlife
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 156
Translation:
Peppler 2 156
Music:
Peppler 2 156

Recording

On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41477
Fiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal:
Holmgren, Beth
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Di velt iz zeyer sheyn un raykh, khotshe vayl es iz do asakh meydlekh,…
First line (Yiddish):
די וועלט איז זייער שיין און רײַך כהאָטשע ווײַל עס איז דאָ אַ סך מיידלעך,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
1:56

A Malke Oyf Peysekh — אַ מלכּה אױף פּסח

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Holiday/Peysekh/King/Queen/Love

Recordings

On album:
S-081(e) (Salomon Klezmorim A Dreydl de klezmer vertelt...)
Track ID:
27113
Violin:
Lootsma, Nienke
Accordion:
van Tol, Theo
Artist:
Salomon Klezmorim
Storyteller:
Salomon, Marcel
Track comment:
Background-narration of Kunstenmakher Based on Perets Story
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
013m (Moskowitz, Abraham/ A Malke Oyf Peysekh/ Peysekh Tsayt)
Track ID:
29161
Vocal:
Moskowitz, Abraham — מאָסקאָוויץ, אבֿרהם
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-002(c) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fifteen Favorites of .. Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
429
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Peysekh tseyt iz freylekh, der yid iz dan a meylekh,
First line (Yiddish):
פּסח צײַט איז פֿרײלעך, דער ייִד איז דאַן אַ מלך,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
060f (Lebedeff, Aaron/ A Malke Oyf Pesekh/ Pesekh Zayt)
Track ID:
30585
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Artist:
Abe Schwartz Orchestra — אײב שװאַרץ אָרקעסטער
Language:
Yiddish

Khaveyrim Khazeyrim — חברים חזירים

Composer:
Berlin, Irving
Genre:
Jazz/Theater/Pop/Novelty
Subject:
Tsar/Tsarina/Birth/Pigs/Immigration/America
Origin:
Peppler 3 123
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1485
Translation:
Ephemera 1485
Additional song notes:
Set To Irving Berlin's "In My Harem"

Recording

On album:
P-068(g) (Der East Side Fun Amol/ Jane Peppler & Friends)
Track ID:
41499
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
First line:
Es kokht, es rasht di velt yetst mitn tsar, vayl zayn vayb, di tsarine iz …
First line (Yiddish):
עס קאָכט, עס ראַשט די וועלט יעצט מיט דער צאַר, ווײַל זײַן ווײַב, די צאַרינע...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Jazz
Length:
2:46

Vot Ken You Makh? Es Iz Amerike! (Video) — װאָט קען יו מאַך? עס איז אַמעריקע? (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Shund/Humor
Subject:
Customs/America/Europe/Life Style/Comparison
Transliteration:
Alb K-030(c)/Alb K-Alb K-030(c)/Alb G-048(d)/Alb K-059(e)/Ephemera 1458
Translation:
Alb K-030(c)/Alb K-059(e)/Ephemera 1458
Additional song notes:
How do you figure it out ? What can you do? It's America Aaron Lebedoff credited with Lyrics, Sholem Secunda with Music

Recording

On album:
V0290(3) (What's Not to Like, (2014): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [Not Separated])
Track ID:
41549
Vocal:
Bolotin, Suzie
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Li, Jenny
Viola Da Gambo:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Violin:
Lin, Michael
First line:
Keyn amerike tsu kumen, hob ikh keyn mi geshport,
First line (Yiddish):
קיין אַמעריקע צו קומען, האָב איך קײן מי געשפּאָרט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:41

Ven Ikh Gib Eyn Kuk Oyf Dir — ווען איך גיב איין קוק אָויף דיר

Genre:
Theater/KlezmerLove
Subject:
Look/Suns/Heart/Sweetness/Sugar/Charm, Lips, Eyes, Joy/Day/

Recording

On album:
B-114(b)3 (Dan Blacksberg/ Eleanor Reissa/ Freedman Fifteenth Anniversary Concert/Highlights)
Track ID:
41596
Artist:
Dan Blacksberg Modern Yiddish Ensemble
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
First line:
Ven ikh gib a kuk oyf dir, zey ikh toyzend zunen, vos iz do in harts bay mir..
First line (Yiddish):
ווען טיך גיב אַ קוק אויף דיר זיי איך טויזענט זונען, וואָס איז דאָ אין האַרטס..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Concert/Klezmer
Length:
5:07

Surabaya Johnny

Author:
Weill, Kurt
Author:
Brecht, Bertolt
Composer:
Weill, Kurt
Composer:
Brecht, Bertolt
Genre:
Theater/Literary Origin/German
Subject:
Love/Travel/Youth/Aging/Lies/Duplicity/Meaness
Translation:
Ephemera
Additional song notes:
From the show "Happy End"
Related information in folder 1503:
Comments:
1. 3/23/2016 English translation from the German from the internet entered in Ephemera on 3/23/2016
Comments:
1. 3/23/2016 Text entered from internet on March 23/2016.

Recording

On album:
C-049(b) (Casco Bay Tummlers / Jumpin' Jewpiter!)
Track ID:
41768
Artist:
Casco Bay Tummlers
Flute, Guitar:
Dimow, Carl
gb @ C Clarinets:
Mills, Danny
Vocal/Bass:
Goell, Julie
Accordion:
Hoffman, Nancy 3
Drums/Xylophone:
Porterfield, Hayes
First line:
Ikh var jung, Gott, erst sechzenjahre, du kamst fun Berma hereauf, un sagest,
Language:
German
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:28

Sunrise Sunset (English)

Genre:
Theater/Musical
Subject:
Wedding/Bride/Daughter/Time/Father/Emotions/Blessing
Origin:
Ephemera 1601
Related information in folder 1601:
Comments:
1 8/8/27 Text entered in Ephemera on August 8, 2017

Recordings

On album:
B-005(a) (Herschel Bernardi sings Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
14717
Vocal:
Bernardi, Herschel
Arranger/Conductor:
Matz, Peter
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
B-012(j) (Mike Burstyn Live In Jerusalem — מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
14718
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy...
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
B-028(h) (The Barry Sisters sing Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
14719
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Arranger/Conductor:
Feller, Sid
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
F-003(b) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Broadway Cast Album)
Track ID:
14720
Vocal:
Mostel, Zero
Vocal:
Karnilova, Maria
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Duet
On album:
F-003(c) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Track ID:
14721
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Arranger/Conductor:
Williams, John
Violin:
Stern, Issac, violin solo
Vocal:
Crane, Norma
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy...
Language:
English
Style:
Chorus/Orchestral Accompaniment
On album:
L-013(a) (La Bianca Heart Warming Yiddish-Hebrew Favorites)
Track ID:
14722
Vocal:
La Bianca, Ginetta
First line:
Is that the little girl I carried, is that the little boy...
Track comment:
Matchmaker, Fiddler On The Roof, To Life
Language:
English
On album:
S-035(a) (The Ed Sullivan Singers and Orchestra Sunrise Sunset)
Track ID:
14723
Vocal:
Sullivan, Ed Singers and Orchestra
Conductor:
Macero, Ted
Arranger:
Vincent, Warren
First line:
Is that the little girl I carried, is this the little boy...
Track comment:
With "Joseph, Joseph"
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Medley
On album:
A-022(a) (Aleph Duo A to Z in Jewish Music)
Track ID:
14725
Artist:
Albrecht, Avraham — אלבריט, אַבֿרהם
Musical Director/Conductor:
Moshiakh, Ilan
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, Is this the little boy...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Sabbath Song/ Sunrise, Sunset/ To Life/
Language:
English
On album:
P-024(a) (Full Circle...the old and the new Jackie Pack)
Track ID:
18680
Vocal:
Pack, Jackie
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, is this the little boy...
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
On album:
L-019(f) (Bar Mitzvah Favorites Marty Levitt Orchestra — באַליבטע בּר מצװה ניגונים)
Track ID:
19830
Artist:
Marty Levitt Orchestra
Vocal:
Kane, Harriet
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried, Is this the little boy...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Pop
On album:
B-214(a) (Susan Bauer: von der khupe zum Klezkamp, Klezmer-Musik in New York)
Track ID:
42629
Artist:
Marty Levitt Orchestra
Vocal:
Kane, Harriet
First line:
Is this the little girl I carried Is this the little boy at play, I don't rember
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Pop

To Life (Fiddler, English)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Toast/Drinking/Affirmation/Life

Recording

On album:
F-003(b) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Broadway Cast Album)
Track ID:
15378
Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Vocal:
Mostel, Zero
Vocal:
Granger,Michael
Vocal:
Chorus
First line:
Here's to our prosperity, our good health and happiness...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
To life! To life! Lekhaim! Lekhaim, lekhaim, to life!
Language:
English

I Am The Buba Yakhna

Genre:
Theater/Goldfadn
Subject:
Witch

Fate (Nit Bashert)

Genre:
Theater/USSR

Luftmensh Theme

Genre:
Theater/USSR

Blimelekh (Shumsky & Lebedev) — בלימעלעך (שומסקי & לעבעדעוו)

Author:
Shumsky, Oscar — שומסקי, אָסקער
Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Shumsky, Oscar — שומסקי, אָסקער
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Children/Poverty/Plea/Charity/Buy Flowers
Origin:
Sheet Music 1299, Box 30
Transliteration:
Sheet Music 1299, Box 30
Music:
Sheet Music 1299, Box 30
Additional song notes:
Flowers
Sheet music:
Folder:
1299
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. Ny
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Purchase Book Store National Yiddish Book Center, July 2016
First line:
A blumen tog iz haynt, mayne libe fraynd, far oreme elende
First line (Yiddish):
אָ בלומען טאָג איז הײַנט, מײַנע ליבע פֿרײַנד, פֿאַר אָרעמע עלענדע קינדער

Der Mames Lidele — דער מאַמעס לידעלע

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Memory
Subject:
Memory/Song/Mother/Lullaby/Childhood
Origin:
Sheet Music 1301, Box 30
Music:
Sheet Music 1301, Box 30
Additional song notes:
My Mother's Song
Sheet music:
Folder:
1301
Series:
4
Arranger:
Louis Fridsell
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50 Eldridge St, NY
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Purchase Book Store National Yiddish Book Center, July 2016
First line:
Es nogt un es benky mayn harts ale mol es brent un es lesht
First line (Yiddish):
עס נאָגט און קד נקמקט מײַן האַרץ אַלי מאָל, עס ברענט און עס לעשט קײַן

Mentshele Krikh Nit Tsu Hoykh — מענטשעלע קרןך ניט צו הויך

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Apriration/God/Higher Power/Fate
Origin:
Sheet Music 1301, Box 30
Music:
Sheet Music 1301, Box 30
Additional song notes:
Little Person, Don't Climb Too High
Sheet music:
Folder:
1301
Series:
4
Arranger:
Louis Fridell
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50 Eldridge St. New York
Date:
1921
Provenance:
Purchase Book Store National Yiddish Book Center, July 2016
First line:
Der mentsh ken gliklekh lebn, ven er zol di velt farshteyn,
First line (Yiddish):
דער מענטש קען גליקלעך לעבן ווען ער זאָל די וועלט פֿאַרשטיין, די נשמה..
Notes:
Red colored cover with maiden and lute, photo insert probably Meyerovitz, at top Der Mames Lidele in Yiddish and English - red letters

Der Shuster — דער שוסטער

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Occupation/Shoemaker

Recording

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21162
Vocal:
Wilner, Max — װילנער, מאַקס
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Voyl is der maman un gut iz der mamen vos zi hat a shuster..
First line (Yiddish):
װױל איז דער מאַמאַן און גוט איז דער מאַמען װאָס זי האָט אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Spoken Word

Di Velt Hot Zikh Ibergekert (Leibu Levin) — די וועלט האָט זיך איבערגעקערט (לייבו לוין)

Genre:
Theater/Poplar Song
Subject:
Change/Foods/Tsimes/Kompot/Kugl/Shtrudl Plots/Bedding/Straw
Origin:
Alb L-066(b)
Transliteration:
Alb L-066(b)
Translation:
Alb L-066(b)
Additional song notes:
The World Has Turned Itself Upside Down (Leibu Levin)

Recording

On album:
L-066(b) (Leibu Levin Performs in Yiddish/ Vemen Vestu Zingen Vemen` — וועמען וועסטו זונגען טטעמען)
Track ID:
42350
Vocal:
Levin, Leibu — לעװין, לײבו
First line:
Tfu tsun al di shvartse yor, ikh lebn, ikh ken nit farshteyn-di velt hot zikh…
First line (Yiddish):
טפֿו צון אַלע שוואַרצע יאָר, איך לעבן, איך קען ניט פֿאָרשטיין די וועלט האָט זיך
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Acapella/Concert
Length:
1:46

Gikher Shvester — גיכער שוועסטער

Author:
Seigel, Miryem-Khaye — סגל, מרים־חיה
Composer:
Seigel, Miryem-Khaye — סגל, מרים־חיה
Genre:
Klezmer/Theater
Subject:
Sisters/Women/Empowerment/Sing/Dance/Modern Female Rabbi
Origin:
Alb S-295(a)
Transliteration:
Alb S-295(a)
Translation:
Alb S-295(a)
Additional song notes:
Quickly Sister

Recording

On album:
S-259(a) (Miryem-Khaye Seigel: Toyzent Tamen — מרים־חיה סגל: טויזנט טאַמען)
Track ID:
42475
Violin:
Svigals, Alicia
Clarinet/Arranger:
Winograd, Michael — ווינאָגראַד, מ.
Piano:
Staaf, Carmen
Bass:
Fox-Rosen, Benjy
Accordion:
Farrell, Patrick
Vocal:
Seigel, Miryem-Khaye — סגל, מרים־חיה
First line:
Oy, rokhl-rivkele, shpil-zhe mir a lidl lomir tsuzamen ale shpringen af der bine
First line (Yiddish):
אוי רחל־רבֿקהלע, שפּיל זשע מיר אַ לידל, לאָמיר צוזאַמען אַלע שפּרינגען אויף...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Klezmer
Length:
4:26

Di Apikorsim — די אַפּיקורסים

Genre:
Klezmer/Humorous/Folk/Theater
Subject:
Scoffers/Khasidim/Shofar/Messiah/Donkey/Heretiks
Origin:
Alb S-295(a)
Transliteration:
Alb S-295(a)
Translation:
Alb S-295(a)

Recording

On album:
S-259(a) (Miryem-Khaye Seigel: Toyzent Tamen — מרים־חיה סגל: טויזנט טאַמען)
Track ID:
42479
Violin:
Svigals, Alicia
Clarinet/Arranger:
Winograd, Michael — ווינאָגראַד, מ.
Piano:
Staaf, Carmen
Bass:
Fox-Rosen, Benjy
Accordion:
Farrell, Patrick
Vocal:
Seigel, Miryem-Khaye — סגל, מרים־חיה
First line:
Di apikorsim, di voyle yingen, zey veln fun der hof oyfshpringen ven der shoyfer
First line (Yiddish):
די אַפּיקורסים, די וווילע־ייִנגען, זיי וועלן פֿון דער הויז אויפֿשפּריגען ווען
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Klezmer/Theater
Length:
4:04

Ahava — אַהבֿה

Author:
Perlman, Max — פּערלמאַן, מאַקס
Genre:
Literary Origin/Tango/Theater
Subject:
Love/Israel/Couples/Romances/Languages/Sacred/Passion
Origin:
Alb T-028(f)
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(f)
Additional song notes:
Love

Recording

On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42585
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
First line:
Nisht in New York un afile Paris zet men vos in yisroel azoy fil sheyne porlekh
First line (Yiddish):
נישט אין ניו יאָרק און אַפֿילו פּאַריז, זעט נען וואָס אין ישׂראל, אזוי פֿיל..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concer/Klezmer/Tango
Length:
2:41

Vos Geven Iz Geshen — וואָס געווען איז געשען

Author:
Perlman, Max — פּערלמאַן, מאַקס
Composer:
Perlman, Max — פּערלמאַן, מאַקס
Genre:
Literary Origin/Waltz/Theater/Concert
Subject:
Past/Gone/Future/Luck/Actor
Origin:
Alb T-028(f)
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(f)
Additional song notes:
What Happened Is Gone

Recording

On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42586
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
First line:
Vos geven iz geshen, vos geshen iz geshen, di fargangenheyt kumt nisht tsurik..
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס געווען איז געווען וואָס געווען איז געשען, די פֿאַרגאַנגענהייט קומט נישט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Pop/Sadly/Theater
Length:
3:13

Alts Tsulib Parnuse — אַלץ צוליב פּרנסה

Author:
Perlman, Max — פּערלמאַן, מאַקס
Composer:
Perlman, Max — פּערלמאַן, מאַקס
Genre:
Concert/Klezmer/Theater/Pop
Subject:
Laboror/Living/Money/Desire/Family/Failure/
Origin:
Alb T-028(f)
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(f)
Translation:
Alb T-028(f)
Additional song notes:
Everything In Order To Make A Living

Recording

On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42587
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
First line:
Ikh hob dos gantse lebn opgearbet biter shver, a bisele parnose is geven mayn…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דאָס גאַנצע לעבן אָפּגעאַרבעט ביטער שווער אַ ביסעלע פּרנסה איז געווען
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Tango/Fox Trot
Length:
3:29

Ikh Vil Zolst Visn — איך וויל זאַלסט וויסן

Author:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Composer:
Solomon, Sam
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Mother/Son/Separation/Memory/Longing
Origin:
SM 1323
Transliteration:
SM 1323
Music:
SM 1323
Additional song notes:
I want you to know
Sheet music:
Folder:
1323
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press
Publisher address:
37 East 18th Street, New York
Date:
1944
Provenance:
Gift of Debra Rasansky, March 2017
First line:
Ven libe fraynt tssheydn zikh iz di benkshaft groys un plogt
First line (Yiddish):
ווען ליבע פֿרײַנט צושיידן זיך איז די בענקשאַפֿט גרויס און פּלאָגט דאָס האַרץ..
Notes:
Cover: Photo Inserts of Sam Solomon, Oscar Ostroff and Syemour Rechzeit

Yours Is My Heart Alone

Author:
Herzer, Ludwig
Author:
Lohner, Fritz
Composer:
Lehar, Franz
Genre:
Love/Theater
Subject:
Heart/hought/Dream/Worth/Smile/Voice/Adoration
Origin:
SM 1325
Translation:
SM 1325
Music:
SM 1325
Additional song notes:
Dein Ist Mein Gantzes Hertzl (German)
Sheet music:
Folder:
1325
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Translator:
Smith, Harry B.
Texts:
German/English
Publisher:
Shubert Music Publishing Corp
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1931
Provenance:
Gift of Debra Rasansky, March 2017

Tog Ayn, Tog Oys (Video) — טאָג אײַן, טאָג אױס

Genre:
Theater/Adaptation
Subject:
Wedding/Bride/Daughter/Time/Father/Emotions/Blessing
Origin:
Fiddler 29/Ephemera 148
Transliteration:
Ephemera 148/Ephemera 1458 2012
Translation:
Ephemera 1458 2012
Additional song notes:
Yiddish adaption of "Sunrise Sunset" by Shraga Friedman Org, Translit & Translt on Alb B-211(a) Ephemera 1458 See 2012 program for translat and trqqnslit. Alb V0290-- What's Not To Like -- 2012

Recording

On album:
V0290 (What's Not To Like (Nov 11, 2012): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [Not Separated)
Track ID:
37833
Vocal:
Abromowitz, Adele
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Vocal:
Cassell, Steve
Commentator:
Zucker, Sheva — זוקער, שבֿע
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Lie, Jessica
Violin Da Gamba:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Violin:
Xu, Wenjia
First line:
Iz dos mayn meydele, dos kleyne, iz es dos yingele ikh ze,
First line (Yiddish):
איז דאָס מײַן מײדילע, דאָס קלײנע, איז עס דאָס ייִנגעלע איך זע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Waltz

Mr Malakh Hamoves, Ikh Bin "Busy" (Video) — מיסטער מלאך־המוות, איך בין ,,ביזי" (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
Composer:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
Genre:
Theater/Humor/Novelty/Shund
Subject:
Angel/Death/Resistance/Preoccupied/Activities/Wedding/Bris
Transliteration:
SM General 1293 Box 29lEphemera 1435/Ephemera 1458 2013Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1435/Ephemera 1458 2013/Ephemera !636
Music:
SM General 1293 Box 29
Additional song notes:
Ephemera 1458 See 2013 for translat and translit Album ID V0290(2) What's Not To Like - 2013/Mr Angel of Death, I'm Busy

Recording

On album:
V0290(2) (What's Not to Like, (2013): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [ Not Separated])
Track ID:
40560
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Li, Jenny
Violin:
Xu, Wenjia
Viola Da Gama:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Commentator:
Zucker, Sheva — זוקער, שבֿע
First line:
Kh'hob geshribn verter, muzik, lider veyer a sakh, un gezungen far di Yidn un..
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געשריבן ווערטער און מוזיק און לידער זייער אַ סך און געזונגען פֿאַר די
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Humorous

Der Yeshiva Bokher — דער ישיבֿה בּחור

Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater/Lament/Prayer
Transliteration:
Alb L-066(a)
Translation:
Alb L-066(a)
Additional song notes:
From the drama titled "Der Yeshiva Bokher oder Der Yiddisher Hamlet"; See Heskes #190

Recordings

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21184
Vocal:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Track comment:
Based on "Hamlet" - Starts with "Kadish"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-001(a) (Masterworks Of The Yiddish Theatre Volume 1)
Track ID:
3446
Artist:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
First line:
Di gantse vokh...
Track comment:
Tradition prayer mixed with Yiddish entreaty
Language:
Yiddish

Pozharne Komande (Video) — פּאַזשאַרמע קאָמאַנדע (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Cabaret/Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Courting/Fire Brigade/Envy/Brass Helmut/Fashion
Origin:
ML MTAG 118
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 18/Ephemera 1435/Ephemera 1458 2013
Translation:
Ephemera 1435/Ephemera 1458 2013
Music:
ML MTAG 119
Additional song notes:
Ephemera 1458 See 2013 for translat and translit Album ID V0290(2) What's Not To Like - 2013

Recording

On album:
V0290(2) (What's Not to Like, (2013): A Yiddish Songfest (Video) [ Not Separated])
Track ID:
41794
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Li, Jenny
Viola Da Gama:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Violin:
Xu, Wenjia
Vocal:
Klein, Sarah
First line:
Tsi zol ikh zikh farshraybn in der pozharne komande un onton a roytn mundir?...
First line (Yiddish):
צי זאָל איך זיך פֿאַרשרײַבן אין דער פּאַזשאַרנע קאַמאַנדע און אָנטון אַ רויטן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Humorous/Dialect

Conversational Man

Author:
Shapiro, Ted
Author:
Lerner, Sammy
Composer:
Shapiro, Ted
Composer:
Lerner, Sammy
Genre:
Pop/Theater/American
Subject:
Vergose/Oration/Talk/Loveless/Desire
Origin:
T-007(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42697
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Say I've got a sweetie who talks too much, and he's getting himself in dutch
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
2:49

Hotcha Joe (Georgia Gigalo)

Author:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Genre:
Pop/Ameerican/Theater
Subject:
Clothes/Fashion/Attraction/Women/Gigalo/Husbands
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42696
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Will you look at all the girls all dressed up, They're all hopped up,…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
2:25

I Ain't Got Nobody

Author:
Williams, Spencer
Author:
Graham, Roger
Composer:
Williams, Spencer
Composer:
Graham, Roger
Genre:
Pop/Ameerican/Theater/Lament
Subject:
Love/Rejection/Lonliness/Longing
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42699
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Now there's a sayin' goin' around, and I begin to think it's true, it's awful…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Lament
Length:
2:55

No One But The Right Man Can Do Me Wrong

Author:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Genre:
Pop/Ameerican/Theater
Subject:
Love/Compatability/Constancy/Faithfulness/Substance
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42700
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Where or where is that Mr. Right, will he ever come along, I've been searching
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
1:58

My Extraordinary Man

Author:
Shand, Perry
Composer:
Shand, Perry
Genre:
Pop/American/Theater
Subject:
Romance/Parisian/Love/Attraction/Impetuous/Hasty
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42701
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
Vocal/Piano:
Shapiro, Ted
First line:
I've had 'em short, I've had 'em medium, I've had 'em tall,you needn't tell me..
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
2:58

Moanin' Low

Author:
Rainger, Ralph
Author:
Dietz, Howard
Composer:
Rainger, Ralph
Composer:
Dietz, Howard
Genre:
Pop/American/Theater/Lament
Subject:
Love/Rejection/Sadness/Fear/Blues
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42702
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
I'm feeling too bad, I'm feeling mighty sick and sore, so bad I feel. Isaid I'm…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Lament
Length:
2:54

The Sophie Tucker School For Red Hot Mamas

Author:
Yellen, Jack
Author:
Dougherty, Dan
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Dougherty, Dan
Genre:
Pop/American/Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Institution/Knowledge/Sex/Marriage/Satisfaction/Ignorance
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42703
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
I've been saying for years there's an institution which this country has always
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
3:24

Vitamins Hormones & Pills

Author:
Yellen, Jack
Author:
Dougherty, Dan
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Dougherty, Dan
Genre:
Pop/American/Theater
Subject:
Sex/Doctors/Miracles/Aging/Artificial/Failure/Satisfaction
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42704
First line:
For the miracles doctors perform every day, we own them a debt we can never…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
3:40

I don't Want To Get Thin

Author:
Yellen, Jack
Author:
Ager, Milton
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Ager, Milton
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Weight/Diet/Curves/Husbands/Fat/Satisfaction
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker (Ted Shapiro - Straight Man)

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42705
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
Vocal/Piano:
Shapiro, Ted
First line:
Almost every day I hear some kind friend say, Sophie dear, I think you're much…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
2:50

Nobody Loves A Fat Girl

Author:
Shapiro, Ted
Author:
Carver, F. Langhenry
Composer:
Shapiro, Ted
Composer:
Carver, F. Langhenry
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop/Lament
Subject:
Love/Obesity/Rejection/Weight/Lonliness/Unrequited
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42706
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Nobody loves a fat girl, but oh how a fat girl can love, nobody seems to want me
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Lament
Length:
1:34

The Last of the Red Hot Mames

Author:
Ager, Milton
Author:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Ager, Milton
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop/Risque/Humorous/
Subject:
Love/Oversexed/Accomplished
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42707
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Shieks, neckers and jelly beans, lend me your ears, so you think you've been…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
2:30

The Lady Is a Tramp

Author:
Rodgers, Richard
Author:
Hart, Lorenz
Composer:
Rodgers, Richard
Composer:
Hart, Lorenz
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Class Differences/Food/Entertainment/Clothing/Loneliness
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42709
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
She's wined and dined on mulligan stew, and never wished for turkey,…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
3:02

Life Begins At Forty

Author:
Yellen, Jack
Author:
Shapiro, Ted
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Shapiro, Ted
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Age/Youth/Experience/Quality/Love/Zaftik//Renewal
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42710
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
I've often heard it said and in sung, and kids sixteen to twenty-one think…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
3:00

Oh You Have No Idea

Author:
Ponce, Phil
Author:
Dougherty, Dan
Composer:
Ponce, Phil
Composer:
Dougherty, Dan
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop/Risque
Subject:
Love/Touch/Riches//Adoration/Sex/Satisfaction/Rapture
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42714
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
There's a man, there's a man has the old maid's wishin' for new ambition…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
2:54

I Know My Baby Is Cheating On Me

Author:
Endor
Author:
Steinberg
Author:
Lambert, Eddie
Composer:
Endor
Composer:
Steinberg
Composer:
Lambert, Eddie
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Cheating/ReciprocityRejection/RepetitionFreedom/Secrecy
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42715
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
One good turn done by someone, deserves another, they say, he who fights…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
2:46

He Hadn't Up Until Yesterday

Author:
Haines, Will G.
Author:
Meskill, Jack
Composer:
Haines, Will G.
Composer:
Meskill, Jack
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Shyness/Love/Asseritvness/Change/Surrender
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42716
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
There's a boy I'm crazy about and I know he's wild about me, at the love stuff..
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
2:54

Max From The Income Tax

Author:
Kroll, Bobby
Author:
Bass, Shmuel — בס ,שמושל
Composer:
Kroll, Bobby
Composer:
Bass, Shmuel — בס ,שמושל
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Confusion/Assets/Frozen/Attempt/Rejection/Pencil/Lead
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recording

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42722
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Folks, there's a lot of confusion in the world today, but the most confusing…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American
Length:
2:36

Vayzuso — ווײַזוסאַ

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Fool/Beloved/Liasons/Past Prime
Transliteration:
Alb L-066(a)
Translation:
Alb L-066(a)
Additional song notes:
Vayzuso (From Akheshveyrish) Reconstituted From Cylinders

Recording

On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42837
Vocal:
Franklin, Dave
First line:
Oy, sharbn vel ikh mikh mit keyem nit derfar, Ikh leyken es nit op as dos iz var, vu men geyt, vu men shteyt, in yeder..
First line (Yiddish):
אוי, שאַרבען וועל איך מיט קיינעם ניט דערפֿאר איך לייקען עס ניט אַפ אז דאָס איז וואָר, וווּ מען גייט, וווּ מען שטייט,...
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
2:11

Ben Hador

Author:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Author:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Shining/Stars/Tears/Future/Father/Spirit/Revenge
Transliteration:
Alb l-106(a)
Translation:
Alb L-106(a)

Recording

On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42840
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Dort in himl zey ikh shtendik kleyne sherndikh, likhtik gor a shir, dort derzey ikh eynem veynendik, un kikt mit troyer
First line (Yiddish):
דאָרט אין הימל זיי איך שײַנענדיק, קליינע שטערנדיך, ליכטיק גאָר אַ שיר, דאָרט דערזיי איך איינעם וויינענדיק און קוקט מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:27

Dos Yidl — דאָס ייִדל

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Thug/Conscription/Coward/Clever/Gangster/Father
Transliteration:
Alb L-106(a)
Translation:
Alb L-106(a)
Additional song notes:
"The Little Jew" from "The Jerusalem Nightingale"

Recording

On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42841
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Undzer Yidl zingt a lidl vi a veyler ying, vayl mit leber un mit shtreyber ken ale zind, dort mit sholim zudem sholem…
First line (Yiddish):
אונדזער ייִדל זינגט אַ לידל ווי אַ וויילער ייִד, ווײַל מיט לעבער און מיט שטרייבער קען אַלע זינד, דאָרט מיט שלאָלים זודעם
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:30

Vi Mayn Tate Hot Gemakht — ווי מײַן טאַטע האָט געמאַכט

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Father/Travel/Woman/Escape/Money/Abscond/Debauchery/Wish
Transliteration:
Alb L-106(a)
Translation:
Alb L-106(a)
Additional song notes:
"As My Daddy Did" fom the comedy "Guardian of Israel".

Recording

On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42843
Vocal:
Franklin, Dave
First line:
Gevalt! Vos heybt zikh on tsi tin? Un vus ken zayn der sof derfind? Mayn tate sheyn in mayne yorn hot gerit in pletzer
First line (Yiddish):
געוואַלט! וואָס הייבט מען אָן צו טין? און וואָס וועט זײַן דער סאָף דערפֿינד? מײַן טאַטע שוין אין מײַנע יאָרן האָט גערעט אין
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:38

Tayne Nit — טײַנע ניט

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Woman/Expense/Choice/Complain/Identity/Mistake/Don't Worry
Transliteration:
Alb L-106(a)
Translation:
Alb L-106(a)
Additional song notes:
"Don't Whine" from "Titus"

Recording

On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42844
Vocal:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
First line:
Eyner libt a fro, der tveyter libt zi zo, er shrayt zi muz nor mayne zayn, der tveyter taynit neyn, zi muz dort fun ..
First line (Yiddish):
איינער ליבט אַ פֿראָ, דער צוויטער ליבט זי זאָ, ער שרײַט זי מוז נאָר מײַנע זײַן, דער צווייטער טײַניט ניין, זי מוז פֿון מיר. .
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:23

Tsu Gefellen Mener — טצו געפֿעלען מענער

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Charm/Looks/Blessed/Men/Love/Seduction/Revenge/Wife
Transliteration:
Alb L-106(a)
Translation:
Alb L-106(a)
Additional song notes:
"Getting Men To Like You" from the play "From America"

Recording

On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42846
Vocall:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
First line:
Mit fil kheyn bin ikh baglikt, yeder vert fin mir entikt, ver es git nor af mir a blik, ikh bin mut un s'iz a kraft,…
First line (Yiddish):
מיט פֿיל חן בין איך באַגליקט, יעדער ווערט פֿון מיר ענטיקט, ווער עס גיט אַף מיר אַ בליק, איך בין מוט און ס'אז אַ קראַפֿט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Music Hall/ Ragtime
Length:
2:34

Mazl (Katshanes) — מזל (קאַטשאַנעס)

Genre:
Novelty/Theater/English/Yiddish
Subject:
Mother/Luck/Necessity/Fool
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)

Recording

On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42867
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
Born in the right place in the right time, forty years after this song was written, the ground was laid so we could have
First line:
ווײַל מזל זאָגט די מאַמע מוז מען האָבן,מזל, זאָגט זי איז אַ וווילער זאַך, אָן מזל מעגסטו זיך באַגראָבן, מיט מזל מעגסטו..
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Recitative/Collage/Mishmash
Length:
3:52

Helo Helo — העלאָ

Genre:
Music Hall/Novelty/Theater/ Rollicking
Subject:
Greetings/Inheritance/Wife/Infidelity/Husband Does Same
Transliteration:
Alb K-176(a)
Translation:
Alb K-176(a)

Recording

On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42851
Arrangers:
Katshanes
Violin/Backing Vocals:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
First line:
Ikh vel aykh a kharakterl shteln vos yedn iz shoyn bakant, ikh hof es vet aykh shtark gefeln deroyf gib ikh mayn…..
First line (Yiddish):
איך וועל אַ כאַראַכטעל שטעלן וואָס יעדן איז שוין באַקאַנט, איך האָף עס וועט אײַך שטערק געפֿעלן, דעויף גיב איך מײַן האַנט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Music Hall/Novelty/Rollicking
Length:
3:31

Yeder Sadie Iz A Leydi — ידער סיידי איז אָ ליידי

Author:
Lachs, Vivi
Composer:
Lachs, Vivi
Composer:
Moore, Sarha
Genre:
Jazz/Music Hall/Theater
Subject:
Place/East Stempney/Love/Lady/Gent
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)
Additional song notes:
Vivi Lachs credited with English lyrics

Recording

On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42858
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
East Stempney, East Stempney, vu di libe iz tsubrent un yeder seydi iz a leydi, un yeder sam a dzhent…
First line:
איסט סטעמפני, איסט סטעמפני, װוּ די ליבע איז צוברענט, און יעדער סיידי איז אַ ליידי און יעדער סאַם אַ דשהענמ....
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Jazz/Music Hall/Theater
Length:
5:07

London Bay Nakht — לאָנדאָן בײַ נאַכט

Composer:
Wedell, Rebekka
Genre:
Blues/Theater/Lament
Subject:
Place/London/Memory/Wandering/Time/Poverty/Begging/Police
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)

Recording

On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42859
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
Tvey a zeyger hot geshlogn in ale kirkhn un in ale glokn, bay der nakht, bay der nakht, ayngetsogn mayne…
First line (Yiddish):
צוויי אַ זייגער האָט געשלאַגן אין אַלע קירכן און אין אַלע גלאָקן, בײַ דער נאַכט בײַ דער נאָכט, אײַנגעצויגן מײַנע גלידער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Art Song
Length:
4:57

Ikh Zukh A Dzhob — איך זוך אַ דזשאָב

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wife/Flattery/Husband/Violence/Spinster/Doctor
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)

Recording

On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42863
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
Ikh bin shoyn do mer nisht keyn griner, megt ir gleybn mir, Ikh veys az do in London, vu men klapt on in a tir…
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין דאָ שוין נישט מער קײַן גרינער, מעגט איר גלויבן מיר, איך ווייס אַז דאָ אין לאָנדאָן, וווּ מען קלאַפט אָן אַ טיר,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Novelty/Music Hall/Theater
Length:
3:49

Azoy Geyt Dos Gelt Avek — אָזוי גייט דאָס געלט אָוועק

Composer:
Lachs, Vivi
Genre:
Lament/Theater/Music Hall
Subject:
Youth/Complaint/Pawnbroker/Girls/Gifts/Extravagance
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)
Additional song notes:
And So The Money Goes

Recording

On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42865
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
Ikh lakh fun a yunger man ven er tut zikh baklugn, az er hot keyn gelt shrayt er gevalt ale monet ze ikh im di mashkones
First line (Yiddish):
איך לאַך פֿון אַ יונגער מאַן, ווען ער טוט זיך באַקלוגן אַז ער האָט קײַן געלט, שרײַט ער געוואַלט, אַלע מאָנאַט זע איך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Novelty/Music Hall/Theater
Length:
3:51

Vos Geyst Nisht Aheym Sore-Gitl? — וווּס גייסט נישט היים שׂורה־גיטל?

Author:
Nager, Arn,
Composer:
Cannon, Hughie
Genre:
Parody/Popular/Theater
Subject:
Wife/Philander/Affrey/Violence
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)
Additional song notes:
Why Don't You Come Home Sore-Gitl

Recording

On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42866
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
In a sheyner zumer nakht gey ikh mir fartrakht, tref ikh mayn vaybl vi a taybl volkndik bay nakht in rizdhent strit…
First line (Yiddish):
אין אַ שיינער זומער נאַכט גיי איך מיר פֿאַרטראַכט, טרעף איך מײַן ווײַל ווי אַ טײַוול וואָלקנדיק אין ריגזשענט סטרעט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Parody/Pop
Length:
3:22

Eyem Gelingt Es, Dem Andern Nit — איינעם געלינגט עס, דעם אָנדערן ניט

Genre:
Theater/Comic/Lament
Subject:
Success/Failure/Immigrant/Arson/Jail/Adultery/Husband/Fight
Transliteration:
1458 Ephemera 2018
Translation:
1458 Ephemera 2018
Additional song notes:
One succeeds, The Other Doesn't

Der Zinger (Yudovitz) — דער זינגער (יודובֿיץ)

Author:
Yudovitz, Avrom — יודוביץ, אברהם
Composer:
Alexander, H. H. — אַלעקסאַנגער, ה. ה.
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Performer/Singer/Wanderer
Origin:
GYF 44
Transliteration:
GYF 47
Translation:
GYF 47
Music:
GYF 46

Recordings

On album:
Z-019(b) (Idish De Corazon Zoila — האַכום ייִדיש)
Track ID:
26216
Vocal:
Aguinsky, Zoila
First line:
Der zinger vandert iber shtet un bines un vert im keynmol...
First line (Yiddish):
דער זינגער װאַנדערא איבער שטעט און בינעס, און װערט אים...
Track comment:
Spanish translat with album - El cantante
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
F-024(b) (Golden Yiddish Favorites 20 Songs David Fisher — גולדענע לידער 20 לידער די בעסטע ייִדישע לידער דודו פישר)
Track ID:
3477
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
First line:
Der zinger vandert iber shtet un bines un vert im keynmol...
First line (Yiddish):
דער זינגער װאַנדערא איבער שטעט און בינעס, און װערט אים...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-024(c) (Childhood Years Yiddish Soul Music David Fisher — שנות ילדות שירי נשמה אידיים דודו פישר)
Track ID:
3478
Hebrew Adaptation:
Koren, Avi — קורן, אבי
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
First line:
Noded zamar beyn ir likhfar bli heref, oto hashir hu shar lo midey erev,
First line (Hebrew):
נוֹדד זמר בּין עיר לכפר בּלי הרף,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Concert

Di Blumen Vos Blien In May — די בלומען װאָס בליִען אין מײַ

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Flowers/May/Distraction
Additional song notes:
Parody of "The Flowers That Bloon in the Spring"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23454
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Vocal/Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Bennis, Phil
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Gluck, Bernie
Vocal:
Montlack, Gloria
First line:
Di blumen vos blien in may, tra, la, zugn undz az der...
First line (Yiddish):
די בלומען װאָס בליִען אין מײַ, טראַ, לאַ, זוגן אונדז אַז דער...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
3528
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Di blumen vos blien in may, tra, la, zugn undz az der...
First line (Yiddish):
די בלומען װאָס בליִען אין מײַ, טראַ, לאַ, זוגן אונדז אַז דער...
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
Language:
Yiddish

Di Kehanim Veln Vider Zingen — די כּהנים װעלן װידער זינגען

Also known as:
Fun Di Tsvaygen Di Fidelekh
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Subject:
Fiddles/Branches/Priests/Blessings
Transliteration:
Heskes 09
Translation:
Heskes 09
Music:
Heskes 77
Additional song notes:
The Priest Will Sing Again (From Shulamith)

Recordings

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21182
Vocal:
Prager, Regina — פּרעגער, רעגינאַ
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Fun di tsvaygn di fidelekh, veln shpiln in templ dem nayem,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון די צװײַגן די פֿידעלעך, װעלן שפּילן אין טעמפּל דעם נײַעם,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Di Kohanim Veln Vider Zingen"-From Shulamith
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Aria
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21183
Vocal:
Prager, Regina — פּרעגער, רעגינאַ
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Fun di tsvaygn di fidelekh, veln shpiln in templ dem nayem,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון די צװײַגן די פֿידעלעך, װעלן שפּילן אין טעמפּל דעם נײַעם,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Di Kohanim Veln Vider Zingen"-From Shulamith
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35672
Vocal:
Prager, Regina — פּרעגער, רעגינאַ
First line:
Fun di tsvaygn di Fidelakh, vel shpiln in temple dem nayem, un...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון די צװײַגן די פֿידעלעך, װעלן שפּילן אין טעמפּל דעם נײַעם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Aria
Length:
2:44
On album:
066m (Prager & Juvalier/ Fun di Tsvaygn Di Fidelekh/ Di Shvue — פֿון די צווײַגען די פֿידעלעך \ די שבֿועה)
Track ID:
35895
Vocal:
Prager, Regina — פּרעגער, רעגינאַ
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Fun di tsvaygn di Fidelakh, vel shpiln in temple dem nayem, un...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון די צװײַגן די פֿידעלעך, װעלן שפּילן אין טעמפּל דעם נײַעם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Aria/Duet

Di Mames Harts — די מאַמעס האַרץ

Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Mother/Lament/Mourning/Regrets
Song comment:
See Yiddish Forward Oct 10,2003
Origin:
Alb T-014(b)

Recording

On album:
T-014(a) (Sidi Tahl Items From Her Concert Programmes)
Track ID:
3673
Author:
Nuger, A. — נוגער, אַ.
Artist:
Tal, Sidi — טאַל, סידי
Artist:
Okhosalsky, Mark, cond ensemble
First line:
Vu es endikt zikh di shtot, ot dem rand fun vald do dort,
First line (Yiddish):
װוּ עס ענדיקט זיך די שטאָט, אָט דעם אָאַנד פֿון װאַלד דאָ דאָרט,
Track comment:
Recorded under title "The Mother's Heart"
Language:
Yiddish

A Mentsh Ken Dokh Makhn A Mol A... — אַ מענטש קען דאָך מאַכן אַ מאָל אַ טעות

Author:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Genre:
Theater/Humor
Subject:
Busy/Mistakes/Wedding/Circumcision/Cemetary/Medicine
Transliteration:
Ephemra 1635
Translation:
Ephemra 1635
Additional song notes:
Obviosly, A Person can Make a Mistake

Recordings

On album:
S-025(a) (Ludwig Satz At The Yiddish Theatre Volume 2)
Track ID:
455
Artist:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Ikh hob a sakh melokhes, un ikh loyf aher ahin,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב אַ סך מלאָכות, און איך לױף אַהער אַהין, איך װער אזױ...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43091
Voxal:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Ikh hob a sakh melokhes un ikh loyf aher ahin, ikh ver azoy tsedult az ikh veys nit vos tsu ton, nu es vues nu iz vues,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב אַ סך מלאָכות און איך לויף אַהער אַהין, איך ווער אַזוי צעדולט אַז איך ווייס ניט וואָס צו טאָן,נו עס װוּעס נו..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:33

Di Moderne Velt — די מאָדערנע װעלט

Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Modernity/Change/Differences

Recordings

On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21736
Author/Composer/Artist:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Ikh volt aykh gut gevolt dertseyln, mayne libe fraynd,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װאָלט אײַך גוט געװאָלט דערצײלן, מײַנע ליבע פֿרײַנד,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-028(a) (Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל)
Track ID:
30646
Musical Director:
Blekherovitz, Misha — בּלכרוביץ, מישה
Vocal:
Markovitch, Karol — מאַרקאָװיאש, קאָראָל
Director:
Atzmon, Shmuel — עצמון, שמואל
First line:
Ikh volt aykh itst gevolt derclaren, mayne libe fraynd, un oybclaren dem…
First line (Yiddish):
איך װאָלט אײַך איצט געװאָלט דערקלערן מײַנע ליבע פֿרײַנד, און אױבקערן...
Track comment:
Shlomo Prizant credited as author, composer in liner notes
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville/Pop/Swing
Length:
4:06
On album:
G-001(f) (Henri Gerro Rosita Londner Zayt Mikh Nit Mekane — הענרי געראָ ראָזיטאַ לאָנדנער זײַט מיך ניט מקנא)
Track ID:
3730
Author/Composer/Artist:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Ikh volt aykh gut gevolt dertseyln, mayne libe fraynd,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װאָלט אײַך גוט געװאָלט דערצײלן, מײַנע ליבע פֿרײַנד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Di Primodona — די פּרימאָדאַנאַ

Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Occupation/Opera/Primadona

Recordings

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21163
Vocal:
Levine, Lucy — לעװינ, לוסי
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Meydelekh hobn lib tsu zingen tra la la,
First line (Yiddish):
מײדעלעך האָבן ליב צו זינגען טראַ לאַ לאַ,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-030(d) (Kapelye On The Air Old Time Jewish American Radio)
Track ID:
22404
Vocal:
Cooper, Adrienne — קאָפּער, חנה־פֿריידע
Artist:
Kapelye — קאַפּעליע
First line:
Meydelekh hobn lib tsu zingn, tra-la-la, yinglekh geyn zey..
First line (Yiddish):
מײדעלעך האָבן ליב צו זינגען, טראַ-לאַ-לאַ, ייִנגלעך גײען זײ...
Track comment:
Part of WSBC Chicago, Radio Girl Mystery Soprano
Language:
Yiddish

Di Shadkhente — די שאַדכענטע

Also known as:
Der Shadkhn (Shapiro)
Author:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Humorous
Subject:
Brides/Matches/Suitability/Choices/Divorcee/Widow/Money
Transliteration:
Ephemera 965
Translation:
Ephemera 965
Related information in folder 965:
Comments:
I. Translitered and Translated text of "Di Shadkhente".

Recordings

On album:
S-022(f) (Yaacov Shapiro Yiddish Traditional Songs)
Track ID:
24334
Vocal:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ikh bin a shadkhn un ikh hob di shenste kale meylekh,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַ שדכן און איך האָב די שענסטע כּלה מײדלעך,
Track comment:
Is this similar to "Di Shadkhente"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-060(e) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 1/ The Best of 78 Records/A Letter From Mother — לידער פֿון בוידעם 1\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, אַ סריוועלע דער מאַמען)
Track ID:
35399
Vocal:
Folman, Lola — פֿאָלמאַן, לאָלאַ
First line:
Kh'bin a shadkhente, ikh hob di shenste kale meydn,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַ שאַדכענטע, איך האָב די שענסטע כּלה מײדן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop
On album:
A-060(e) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 1/ The Best of 78 Records/A Letter From Mother — לידער פֿון בוידעם 1\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, אַ סריוועלע דער מאַמען)
Track ID:
35410
First line:
Kh'bin a shadkhente, ikh hob di shenste kale meydn,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַ שאַדכענטע, איך האָב די שענסטע כּלה מײדן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-012(a) (Yiddishe Lieder Parade — ייִדישע לידער פּאַראַדאַ)
Track ID:
3765
Author:
Perlov, Yitskhak — פּערלאָװ, יצחק
Composer/Vocal:
Folman, Lola — פֿאָלמאַן, לאָלאַ
Arrangement:
Messing, R., arr — מסינג, ר.
First line:
Kh'bin a shadkhente, ikh hob di shenste kale meydn,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַ שאַדכענטע, איך האָב די שענסטע כּלה מײדן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-015(a) (Yiddish Is Alive — ייִדיש לעבט יידיש חי)
Track ID:
3766
Author:
Perlov, Yitskhak — פּערלאָװ, יצחק
Composer/Artist:
Folman, Lola — פֿאָלמאַן, לאָלאַ
Artist:
Messing, R., arr — מסינג, ר.
First line:
Kh'bin a shadkhente, ikh hob di shenste kale meydn,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַ שאַדכענטע, איך האָב די שענסטע כּלה מײדן,
Language:
Yiddish

A Meydele Vi Du — אַ מײדעלע װי דו

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Beauty/Marriage
Transliteration:
Warem 144
Music:
Warem 144
Additional song notes:
Introduced in William Siegal's musical comedy "Ikh Bin Farlibt"
Sheet music:
Folder:
377
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1946
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
152
First line:
Haynt in der heyliger nakht, shtey ikh aleyn un ikh trakht…
First line (Yiddish):
הייַנט אין דער הייליגער נאַכט, שטיי איך אַליין און איך טראַכט,
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. From the musical comedy "I'm In Love" by William Siegel. Starring Menasha Skulnik. As sung by Leon Liebgold. Photos of Abraham Ellstein (Music) and Leon Liebgold. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recording

On album:
R-016(a) (Sing and Dance Some Freilachs with Seymour Rechtzeit)
Track ID:
460
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
First line:
Haynt iz der heyliker nakht, shtey ikh aleyn un ikh trakht,
First line (Yiddish):
הײנט איז דער הײליקער נאַכט, שטײ איך אַלײן און איך טראַכט,
Track comment:
Introduced in the musical comedy "Ikh Bin Farlibt."
Language:
Yiddish

Di Toyre (Tradition) — די תּורה

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Tradition

Recordings

On album:
F-003(a) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך)
Track ID:
39666
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
First line:
A fidler oyfn dakh, ah, arop fun zinen…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ פֿידלער אויפֿן דאַך, אַ, אַראָפּ פֿון זינען...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre/also sung, and spoken word
Length:
7:26
On album:
xD-017(b)
Track ID:
3787
Author:
Freedman, Shraga
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Artist:
Delmin, Dany, Orchestra & Chorus — דעלמין, דאַני, אָרקעסטער און כאָב
Artist:
Delmin, Dany, conductor — דעלמין, דאַני, דיריגענט
First line:
Di toyre, di toyre, yom bay bay bay,
First line (Yiddish):
די תּורה, די תּורה, יום בײַ בֿײַ בײַ
Track comment:
From "Fiddler On The Roof" Recorded in France.
Language:
Yiddish

Mener, Mener — מענער, מענער

Author:
Solomonescu, Oscar
Composer:
Solomonescu, Oscar
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Wife/Rich/Thin/SicklyFiance/Fat Bride/Strong/Fat Thighs
Origin:
Ephemra 1635
Transliteration:
Ephemra 1635
Translation:
Ephemra 1635
Additional song notes:
Men, Men

Recording

On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43086
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Ikh bin nit fun di meydlekh vos zenen zeyer raykh, ikh hob keyn sheyne klaydelekh derfar bin ikh nit shvakh, ikh ken
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין ניט פֿון די מיידעלעך וואָס זענען זייער רײַך, איך האָב קיין שיינע קליידעלעך דער פֿאַר בין איך ניט שוואַך, איך קען
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Vaudeville/Theater/Novelty
Length:
4:15

Di Opgenarter Velt — די אָפּגענאַרטער וועלטער וועלט

Author:
Prizament, Shloyme — פּריזאַמענט, ש.
Composer:
Prizament, Shloyme — פּריזאַמענט, ש.
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
People/Merchants/Religious/WomenCheats/Lies/Posers
Transliteration:
Ephemra 1635
Translation:
Ephemra 1635
Additional song notes:
The Deluded World Song from the repetoire of Hersh Broder (Hershl Badkhn)

Recording

On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43087
Artist:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Az a soykher vet aykh shvern kit kolerlay shvues, az er farkoyft aykh untern kern, ir khapt loyter metsies, vuzhe nemt
First line (Yiddish):
אַז אַ סוחר וועט אײַך שווערן מיט קאָלערליי שבֿועת, אַז ער פֿאַרקויפֿט אײַך אומטערן קרן, איר כאָפט לויטער מציאת, װוּזשע...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:59

Es Vet Zikh Oyspresn — עס וועט זןך אויספרעסן

Author:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Complaints/Skirt/Wrinkled/Indulge/Elections/Socalists
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
It will Iron Itself Out

Kh'bin Arayngegangen Un Zikh Oysgedreyt… — כ'בין אַרײַנגעגאָנגען און זיך אויסגעדרייט...

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Treat/Penniless/Double Reverse/Shadkhn/Job/Work
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
Complete TitleI: Kh'bin Araygegangen Un Zikh Oysgedreyt Un Arayngedreyt Tsyrik I Went In, Turned And Went Back Out

Recording

On album:
P-068(j) (Ikh Bin Busy/Jane Peppler/Yiddish theater Songs)
Track ID:
43099
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Genumen a "walk" hob ikh a mol mit finf fraynt, farbaygegangen zaynen mir a groysn restorant, un eyner makht a forshlag
First line (Yiddish):
גענומען אַ ,,וואָק'' האָב איך אָ מאָל מיט פֿינף גיטע פֿראָנט, פֿאַרבײַגעגאַנאַנגען זײַנען מיר אַ גרויסן רעסטאָראַנט, און איינער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:03

Yeder Eyner Straykt Atsind — יעדער איינער סטרײַקט אָצינד

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Strikers/Shirker/Universality/Support/Waiters/Union/March
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
Everybody's Striking Now

Recording

On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43102
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Nishto haynt mer key paykers, haynt zenen ale straykers, di shnayders un di shusters un di bekers strayken itst, di kars
First line (Yiddish):
נישטאָ הײַנט מער קײַן פײַקערס, הײַנט זענען אַלע סטרײַקערס, די שנײַנדערס און די שוסטערס און די בעקערס סטרײַען איצט, די קאַרס,…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:55

Men Vet Dir Keyn Zakh Nit Mitgebn In Keyver.. — מען וועט דיר קיין זאַך ניט מיטגעבן אין כּבֿר אַרײַן

Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Riches/Greed/Poor/Oppression/Honor/Possessions/Death/Evil
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
Entire Title: Men Vet Dir Keyn Zakh Nit Mitgebn In Keyver Arayn You Don't Get Anything To Take With You Into The Tomb.

Recording

On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43105
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Zog mir nor, mensh, entfer nor mir, far vos iz nokh ales tsu veynik far dir, raykher tsu vern iz dir keyn sakh shver,…
First line (Yiddish):
זאָג מיר נאָר, מענש, ענטפֿער נאָר מיר, פֿאַר וואָס איז נאָך אַלעס צו ווייניק פֿאַר דיר, רײַכער צו ווערן איז דיר קיין זאַך..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Waltz.
Length:
3:49

Aza Mazl Afn Keyser — אָזאָ מזל אַפֿן קייסער

Genre:
Theater/Curse
Subject:
Curse/Busines/Kaiser/Occupations/LuckWish/Tsar
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
The Tsar Should Have This Kind of Luck

Recording

On album:
P-068(j) (Ikh Bin Busy/Jane Peppler/Yiddish theater Songs)
Track ID:
43109
Vocal/Fiddle/ConcertinaKeyboard:
Peppler, Jane
Keyboard:
Enoch, Aviva
Keyboard:
Spears, Roger Lynn
Keyboard/Bass:
Bloom, Ken
Keyboard/Bass:
Baird, Jim
First line:
Imer flegn mentshn zikh baklugn, hot men eynem ongekhapt in strit, gefregt im "how iz biznes," flegt er zogn,…
First line (Yiddish):
אימער פֿלעגן מענטשןן זיך באַקלוגן, האָט אונגעכאַפט אין סטריט, געפֿרעגט איס ,,how איז ביזנעס'', פֿלעגט ער זאָגן,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:51

Aza Mazel Afn Keyser — אָזאַ מזל אַפֿן קייסער

Genre:
Theater/Curse
Subject:
Keyser/Curse/Luck/Business/Wife/Trouble/Victory
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
The Tsar Should Have This Kind of Luck

Ikh Ken Shoyn Nit Mithaltn — איך קען שוין ניט מיטהאַלטן

Author:
Peppler, Jane
Composer:
Peppler, Jane
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
World/Harshness/Tumult/Quiet/Newspapers/Intrusions/Greed
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1636
Translation:
Ephemera 1636
Additional song notes:
I Can't Keep Up

Recording

On album:
P-068(j) (Ikh Bin Busy/Jane Peppler/Yiddish theater Songs)
Track ID:
43111
Artist:
Baird, Jim
Artist:
Bloom, Ken
Artist:
Enoch, Aviva
Artist:
Peppler, Jane
Artist:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Ruik leb ikh in a vald vayt fun dem moderne rash, ikh halt nit fun gepilder un ikh vil nit zoyfn yash, ikh farshtey nit
First line (Yiddish):
רויק לעב איך אין אַ וואַלד ווײַט פֿון דעם מאָדערנעם ראַש, איך האַלט ניט פֿון געפילדער און איך וויל ניט זויפֿן יאַש, איך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Spirited
Length:
3:43

A Bisele Fun Oybn — אַ ביסעלע פֿון אויבן

Composer:
Kopelman, Louis
Genre:
Parady/Ragtime
Subject:
Dinner/Treat/Fish/Stawberries/Theater/Woman/Hat/Vision
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1637
Translation:
Ephemera 1637
Additional song notes:
A Little Bit Off the Top Parody of Song by Murray & Legh, 1898

Recording

On album:
P-068(k) (Yiddish Ragtime/Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko and Friends)
Track ID:
43113
Piano:
Coffman, Barb
Guitar:
Herrick, Jack
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Mehrbach, Glenn
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Mandolin:
Vasile, Bob
First line:
Hert vos ikh vil dertseyln aykh, vos mit mir hot pasirt a zakh, ikh hob tsu diner geladn a fraynd tsu mir, dos ershte…
First line (Yiddish):
הערט וואַס איך וויל דערציילן אײַך, וואָס מיט מיר האָט פאַסירט אַ זאַך, איך האָב צו דינער געלאַדן אַ פרײַנד צו מיר,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Parody
Length:
2:31

Di Velt Iz A Kheyder — די װעלט איז אַ חדר

Author:
Kotlowitz, Cantor Max (Mendele) קאָטלאָװיטץ, חזן מאַקס מענדעלע)
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Kheyder/Life
Sheet music:
Folder:
571
Series:
4
Arranger:
Lefkowitch, Henry
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1930
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
312
First line:
Di velt Iz A kheyder, un der mensh iz der talmid…
First line (Yiddish):
די וועלט איז אַ חדר, און דער וועלט איז דער תלמיד,
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Max Kotlowitz in center. Price 40 cents. Two verses, in Yiddish, on back cover.

Recording

On album:
B-031(a) (Jewish Classic Songs by Henry Belasco)
Track ID:
3797
Artist:
Belasco, Henry
First line:
Di velt iz a kheyder, un der mentsh iz a talmid,
First line (Yiddish):
דער װעלט איז אַ חדר, און דער מענטש איז אַ תּלמיד, דאָס לעבן אַ...
Language:
Yiddish

Di Yidishe Hofnung (Goldfaden) — די ייִדישע האָפֿנונג (גאַלדפֿאַדען)

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Hope/Renewal/David/Rachel/Messiah/Mesheikh
Additional song notes:
The Jewish Hope
Sheet music:
Folder:
23
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Nit vayt tsu geyn, ken a yederer zeyn, vi unter..
First line (Yiddish):
ניט ווײַט צו גיין, קען אַ יעדערער זיין, ווי אונטער
Notes:
Cover: Yiddish and English block letters, A Patriotic Song in ì English; elaborate framed oval photograph of Goldfaden in center ì of two blue and white striped flags with Stars of David. Price; ì Piano 50 cents, Violin 30 cents.

Recording

On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
3805
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemble of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Nit vayt tsu geyn, ken a yederer zen, ve unter a shteyn,
First line (Yiddish):
ניט װײַט צו גײן, קען אַ יעדערער זען, װי אונטער אַ שטײן,
Language:
Yiddish

Di Zun In Himl Varemt Undz — די זון אין הימל װאַרמט אונדז

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Sun/Heavens/Beauty/Warmth/Tsipe Tsivele
Additional song notes:
Parody of "The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23447
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Kane, Arlene
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Di zun in himl varemt undz, un lost aroys di shtraln,
First line (Yiddish):
די זון אין הימל װאַרמט אונדז, און לאָסט אַרױס די שטראַלן,
Track comment:
Lyrics varied from those published with Album M-36(a)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
xM-036(a)
Track ID:
3837
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Di zun in himl varemt undz, di gantse velt zayne...
First line (Yiddish):
די זון אין הימל װאַרמט אונדז, די גאַנצע װעלט זײַנע...
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Blinden Shpil — דאָס בלינדען שפּיל

Also known as:
Blindenish
Also known as:
Hotsmakhs Song
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Game/Blind Man's Bluff/Children/Father
Transliteration:
Alb D-004(k)
Translation:
Alb D-004(k)

Recordings

On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18527
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Tra la la la shpiln, zingen, Tra...hotsmakh, gut...
First line (Yiddish):
טראַ לאַ לאַ לא שפּילן, זינגען, טראַ...האָטסמאַך גוט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Chorus with soloist
On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18543
Vocal:
Banai, Yosi — בּנאי, יוסי
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Hotsmakh's Song"
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
4011
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Vocal:
Jewish Instr Ensemb of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Hotsmakh iz a blinder. vos iz dos far a vunder,
First line (Yiddish):
האָצמאַך איז אַ בלינדער, װאָס איז דאָס פֿאָר אַ װוּנדער,
Track comment:
From "Di Kishefmakherin" (Di Zauberin)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts (Witler) — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ (וויטלער)

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater/Tango/Literary Origin
Subject:
Songs/Theater/Success/Favorite/Soul/Joy/Heart/Healing
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(b)
Translation:
Alb T-028(b)
Additional song notes:
The Song of my Heart

Recordings

On album:
T-028(b) (Karsten Troyke; Tango Oyf Yiddish/Dos Gezang Fin Mayn Harts — טאַנגאָ איף ייִדיש)
Track ID:
42499
VocalArranger:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Violin:
Dessiatnik, Gennadi
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Contrabass:
Jach, Michael
First line:
Ikh hob lider fil gezungen, gemakht sukses mit zey, zey hobn shayn geklingen…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב לידער פֿיל געזונגען, געמאַכט סוקסעס מיט זײ, זיי האָבן שיין געקלינגען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
3:45
On album:
W-002(k) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 2 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
4045
VocalArranger:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Violin:
Dessiatnik, Gennadi
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Contrabass:
Jach, Michael
First line:
Kh'hob lider fil gezungen, gemakht sukses mit zey, zey hobn shayn geklingen nor
First line (Yiddish):
כ'האָב לידער פֿיל געזונגען, געמאַכט סוקסעס מיט זײ, זיי האָבן שיין געקלינגען...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
3:45

Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts (Witler) — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ (וויטלער)

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater/Tango/Literary Origin
Subject:
Songs/Theater/Success/Favorite/Soul/Joy/Heart/Healing
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(b)
Translation:
Alb T-028(b)
Additional song notes:
The Song of my Heart

Recordings

On album:
T-028(b) (Karsten Troyke; Tango Oyf Yiddish/Dos Gezang Fin Mayn Harts — טאַנגאָ איף ייִדיש)
Track ID:
42499
VocalArranger:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Violin:
Dessiatnik, Gennadi
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Contrabass:
Jach, Michael
First line:
Ikh hob lider fil gezungen, gemakht sukses mit zey, zey hobn shayn geklingen…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב לידער פֿיל געזונגען, געמאַכט סוקסעס מיט זײ, זיי האָבן שיין געקלינגען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
3:45
On album:
W-002(k) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 2 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
4045
VocalArranger:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Violin:
Dessiatnik, Gennadi
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Contrabass:
Jach, Michael
First line:
Kh'hob lider fil gezungen, gemakht sukses mit zey, zey hobn shayn geklingen nor
First line (Yiddish):
כ'האָב לידער פֿיל געזונגען, געמאַכט סוקסעס מיט זײ, זיי האָבן שיין געקלינגען...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
3:45

Dos Glik Flit Arayn Durkhn Fenster — דאָס גליק פֿליט אַרײַן דורכן פֿענסטער

Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Klezmer
Subject:
Fortune/Window/Door/Neighbor/Wife/Return/Mother-In-Law
Additional song notes:
Luck Flies In Through The Window

Recordings

On album:
E-025(a) (Europaisches Jiddish-Festival Leverkusen 1993)
Track ID:
26896
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
First line:
Men zogt s'iz bashtimt, tsu yedn mentsh kumt, eyn mol...
First line (Yiddish):
מען זאָגט ס'איז באַשטימט, צו יעדן מענטש קומט, אײן מאָל דאַס גליק
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41726
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Men zogt s'iz bashtimt, tsu yedn mentsh kumt, eyn mol dos glik, hert zekh eyn…
First line (Yiddish):
מען זאָגט ס'איז באַשטימט, צו יעדן מענטש קומט, איין מאָל דאָס גליק, הערט זיך..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
3:05
On album:
B-012(d) (Songs From Two Great Yiddish Musicals Burstein — בורשטײן לידער פֿון צװײ גרױסע ייִדישע אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
4046
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Men zogt s'iz bashtimt, tsu yedn mentsh kumt, eyn mol dos glik
First line (Yiddish):
מען זאָגט ס'איז באַשטימט, צו יעדן מענטש קומט, איין מאָל דאָס גליק
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Tate Hob Khasene"
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Iz Di Libe Haynt — דאָס איז די ליבע הײַנט

Author:
Bader, Sheyne Rukhl — באַדער, שײנע רחל
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
This Is Today's Love

Recording

On album:
P-011(e) (Max Perlman Hot A Yid A Vaybele — מאַקס פּערלמאַן האָט אַ ייִד אַ װײַבעלע)
Track ID:
4056
Vocal:
Grinhoyz, Sara & Aron Marmur — גרינהױז, שׂרה און אהרן מאַרמור
Artist:
Kreyzler, Marcel, orchestra — קרײזלער, מאַרצל, אָרקעסטער
First line:
A gutn ovent (2), a gants simpatish bukher…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ גוטן אָווענט(2), אַ גאַנץ סימפּאַטש בחור...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Hot A Yid A Vaybele"
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Khupe Kleydl — דאָס חופּה קלײדל

Author:
Alperin, Yankl — אַלפּערין, יענקל
Composer:
Lustig, Alexander — לוסטיג, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wedding/Dress/Klezmorim/Food/Bride/Family

Recordings

On album:
Y-028(a) (Goot Yom Tov, Yiddish, Part 2 Yidishpil — גוט יום־טוב, ייִדיש חלק 2 ייִדיש שפּיל)
Track ID:
30645
Musical Director:
Blekherovitz, Misha — בּלכרוביץ, מישה
Vocal:
Atzmon, Anat — עצמון, ענת
Director:
Atzmon, Shmuel — עצמון, שמואל
First line:
y oy oy, dos khupe kleydl, dos shenste hofnung far yedes Yidish meydl,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ אױ אױ, דאָס חופּה קלײדל, דאָס שענסטע האָפֿנונג פֿאַר יעדעס ייִדיש מיידל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Monologue with song/Recorded as "The Bridal Gown
Length:
8:25
On album:
S-031(a) (Mary Soreanu Sings Favorites from "The Roumanian Wedding")
Track ID:
4063
Composer:
Alperin, Yankl — אַלפּערין, יענקל
Vocal:
Soreanu, Miri — סוריאנו, מירי
Artist:
Andy Statman Klezmer Ensemble
Conductor:
Gunther, William
First line:
Oy oy oy, dos khupe kleydl, di shenste hofnung far yedes...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ אױ אױ, דאָס חופּה קלײדל, די שענסטע האָפֿנונג פֿאַר יעדעס...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "The Wedding Dress"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Dos Kugele — דאָס קוגעלע

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Food/Kugel/Nation
Additional song notes:
Translation displayed on DVD

Recordings

On album:
A-048(a) (All for you: collection of love songs — הכל בשבילך: אוסף שירי אהבה)
Track ID:
31733
Vocal:
Margalit, Moyshe — מאַרגאָליט, משה
First line:
Fun di lange tsaytn zind ikh ken mayn natsion,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון די לאַנגע צײַטן, שינד איך קען מײַן נאַציאָן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
M-010(a) (Tayere Brider sung by Moshe Margalit — טײַערע ברידער)
Track ID:
4070
Artist:
Margalit, Moyshe — מאַרגאָליט, משה
Artist:
Heifetz, Vladimir — חפֿץ, װלאַדימיר
First line:
Fun di lange tseytn, zind ikh ken mayn naTsiun,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿון די לאַנגע צײטן, זינד איך קען מײַן נאַציאָן,
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Lebn Iz A Kholem — דאָס לעבן איז אַ חלום

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Life/Illusion/Passage/Disappearance/Speed/
Additional song notes:
Melody adapted from Sibelius
Sheet music:
Folder:
722
Series:
4
Arranger:
Adapted from Sibelius
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Chaim Towber
Publisher address:
New York, NY
Date:
1949
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
564
First line:
Dos lebn iz a kholem, a shtrebn tsu dem glik….
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס לעבן איז אַ חלום, אַ שטרעבן צו דעם גליק,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Large photo of Chaim Towber. "Life Is A Dream is broadcast over Radio Station WEVD Kc, Monday through Friday at 8:45AM." Four verses in Yiddish on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
029d (Toyber, Khayim/ Dos Lebn Iz A Kholem/ Khaye Sho)
Track ID:
29573
Vocal:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-005(a) (Chaim Towber Golden Jubilee Record 1917-1967)
Track ID:
4074
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Dos lebn iz a kholem, a shtrebn tsu dem glik.
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס לעבן איז אַ חלום, אַ שטרעבן צו דעם גליק.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Lid Der Libe — דאָס ליד דער ליבע

Also known as:
The Song Of Love
Author:
Schorr, Anshel — שאָר, אַנשעל
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Amour/Cupid/Apollo/Passion
Transliteration:
Slobin 128
Additional song notes:
From the musical of the same name - also titled "Shir Hashirim"
Sheet music:
Folder:
1
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
83-87 Canal Street, New York
Date:
1911
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
Notes:
Cover: Orientalized love scene of couple kissing, with fruit in foreground and birds in tree in garden Artwork: J. Keiler. Price 50 cents cents Part of scores for Five Songs from the musical "Dos Lid Fun Libe"

Recording

On album:
S-053(a) (Tenement Songs by Mark Slobin Recordings To Accompany Book)
Track ID:
4078
Author/Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Saxton, Lydia
Artist:
Amos, Naomi, piano
Piano:
Amos, Naomi
First line:
A libeslid zing ikh far dir, akh, vi es gliet in hartzn...
Track comment:
From 1911 operetta "Shir Hashirim" See Slobin 128
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Oybershte Fun Shtoysl — דאָס אַױבערשטע פֿון שטױסל

Author:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Marriage/Home
Transliteration:
Alb L-002(a)
Translation:
Alb L-002(a)
Sheet music:
Folder:
599
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave. New York, NY
Date:
1940
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
339
First line:
Kh'vel far dir mayn tsirele oyf boyen a sheyn direle..
First line (Yiddish):
כ'וועל פֿאַר דיר מײַן צירעלע, אויפֿבויען אַ שיין דירעלע,
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Sholom Secunda. Price 30 cents. Yiddish lyrics on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
F-027(b) (Myriam Fuks)
Track ID:
21474
Vocal:
Fuks, Myriam
First line:
Ikh vel far dir, mayn Tsirele, boyen a sheyn shtibele,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל פֿאַר דיר, מײַן צירעלע, בױען אַ שײן שטיבעלע,
Track comment:
Credited to Lebedeff -Recorded under "Vayl Ikh Hob Dikh Lib"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
043r (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Rumenye, Rumenye/ Dos Oybershte Fun Shtoysl)
Track ID:
30023
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Ikh vel far dir, mayn Tsirele, boyen a sheyn shtibele,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל פֿאַר דיר, מײַן צירעלע, בױען אַ שײן שטיבעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-002(a) (Aaron Lebedoff Sings Rumania, Rumania and other Yiddish...)
Track ID:
4128
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ikh vel far dir, mayn Tsirele, boyen a sheyn shtibele,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל פֿאַר דיר, מײַן צירעלע, בױען אַ שײן שטיבעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-002(d) (Ludwig Satz & Aaron Lebedeff Sing...Greatest Theatre Hits)
Track ID:
4129
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ikh vel far dir, mayn Tsirele, boyen a sheyn shtibele,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל פֿאַר דיר, מײַן צירעלע, בױען אַ שײן שטיבעלע,
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Ikh Hob Dikh Lib".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-002(g) (The Best of Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
4130
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ikh vel far dir, mayn Tsirele, boyen a sheyn shtibele,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל פֿאַר דיר, מײַן צירעלע, בױען אַ שײן שטיבעלע,
Language:
Yiddish

Dos Zelbe Fun Dir Tsu Hern — דאָס זעלבע פֿון דיר צו הערן

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Sarcasm
Subject:
Letter/ReciprocityWife/Wishes/Ill Health/Sadness
Additional song notes:
From the musical production "Fishel Der Gerotener" To Hear The Same From You
Sheet music:
Folder:
307
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave. New York, NY
Date:
1936
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
92
First line:
Mayn fanitshka mayn kroyn, a briv shreyb ikh dir shoyn...
First line (Yiddish):
מייַן פֿאַניטשקאַ מייַן קרוין, אַ בריוו שרייַב איך דיר שוין...
Notes:
Dark brown lettering, Yiddish/English/Transliteration. "As sung by the eminent artist Menashe Skulnik in Louis Freiman's and Joseph Rumshinsky's musical production "Fishel der Gerotener" (Perfect Fishel)". Photo inserts of Menashe Skulnik and Joseph Rumshinsky. Price 30 cents. Seven verses in Yiddish on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21740
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Mayn tsirele, mayn kroyn, a briv shrayb ikh shoyn,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן צירעלע, מײַן קרױן, אַ בריװ שרײַב איך שױן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(s) (Mike Burstein/ Ai Bai/ Yababi - His Greatest Yiddish Songs — מײַק סורשטײן - אײ בײ יאַבאַבאי)
Track ID:
26720
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Mayn tsirele, mayn kroyn, a briv shrayb ikh shoyn,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן צירעלע, מײַן קרױן, אַ בריװ שרײַב איך שױן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41721
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Mayn tsirele, mayn kroyn, a briv shrayb ikh dir shoyn, vos ikh mikh vil dir…
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן צירעלע, מײַן קרױן, אַ בריװ שרײַב איך דיר שױן, וואַס איך מיך וויל דיר...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre/Klezmer/Sarcastic
Length:
2:53
On album:
B-012(c) (Di Freylekhe Kabtsonim 4 Burshteyns — די פֿרײלעכע קבּצנים 4 בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
4172
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Mayn tsirele, mayn kroyn, a briv shrayb ikh shoyn,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן צירעלע, מײַן קרױן, אַ בריװ שרײַב איך שױן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(r) (Di Beste Lider Fun Mike Burstein — די בעסטע לידער פֿון מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
4173
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Mayn tsirele, mayn kroyn, a briv shrayb ikh shoyn,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן צירעלע, מײַן קרױן, אַ בריװ שרײַב איך שױן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

Dovid Un Ester — דוד און אסתר

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Eternal Love/Poverty/Romance
Transliteration:
Gottlieb 292
Translation:
Gottlieb 292
Additional song notes:
See Gottlieb 191 for relationship between Dovid Un Ester and Goodbye Little Dream Goodbye
Sheet music:
Folder:
441
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
209
First line:
On an onheyb, un an ende, azoy alt shoyn vi di erd,
First line (Yiddish):
,אָן אַן אָנבייב, אָן אַן ענדע, אַזוי אַלט שוין ווי די ערד
Notes:
From Julius Nathanson's Production "David and Esther", a musical romance. Cover includes photo inserts of Julius Nathanson, Ilia Trilling, Olga Lillith, Chaim Tauber. Back cover includes cast credits in English and Yiddish.

Recordings

On album:
G-001(c) (Dos Redl Fun Mazl/Dovidl Klezmer/Henri Gerro Rosita Londner — הנרי גרו רוזיטה לונדר דאָס רעדל פֿון מזל דודל קלעזמער)
Track ID:
18477
Vocal:
Londner, Rosita — לאָנדנער, ראָזיטאַ
Artist:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Un an oynheyb, un an ende, azoy alt shoyn vi di erd,
First line:
אָן אַן אונהײב, אָן אַ ענדע, אַזױ אַלט שױן װי די ערד,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Musical "Davidl Klezmer"
On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31699
Vocal:
Londner, Rosita — לאָנדנער, ראָזיטאַ
Vocal:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Dovid un ester, vet keyner nit sheydn, getraye tsvey hertser in freyd un in...
First line (Yiddish):
דוד און אסתר, וועט קיינער ניט שיידן, געטרײַע צויי הכרצער אין פֿרייד און אין נויט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet/Operetta/Waltz/Piano and unidentifed instrument
Length:
1:11

Du Felst Mir — דו פֿעלסט מיר

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Love/Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Possesions/Love/Missing
Sheet music:
Folder:
289
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
37 E. 18th St. New York, NY.
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
72
First line:
Ikh hob fun lebn fargenigen vus ikh vil ken ikh…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב פֿון לעבען פֿאַרגעניגען וואָס איך וויל קען עס קריגען,
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Yiddish/Transliteration. From the Operetta "Let's Get Married" by William Siegel. Words by Jacob Jacobs. Music by Sholom Secunda. Playing at the Public Theatre, Second Ave. at 4th St. New York, NY. Rolland, Parnes & Pasternak, Managers. Photos of Itzik Feld, Lucy Levin & Sholom Secunda on front cover. Cast of characters on back cover in Yiddish & English.

Recordings

On album:
M-021(a) (Raisins and Almonds Benny Michel and his Orchestra)
Track ID:
4347
Artist:
Michal, Benny and Orch
First line:
Du feylst, oy, oy, nor du feylst mir, oy, oy, du du, nor du
First line:
דו פֿײלסט, אױ, אױ, נאָר דו פֿײלסט צורת אױ, אױ,דו דו, נאָר דו,
On album:
L-034(a) (Dayne Oygn Francois Lilienfed und "Galizianer" — דײַנע אױגן)
Track ID:
4348
Artist:
Galitsianer
Vocal:
Lilienfeld, Francois
First line:
Ikh hob fun lebn farganign, vos ikh vil ken ikh bald krign,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב פֿון לעבן פֿאַרגאַניגן, װאָס איך װיל קען איך באַלד קריגן,
Language:
Yiddish

Du Un Di Zun Un Di Shtern — דו און די זון און די שטערן

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Duet/Love
Subject:
Sun/Stars/Flowers/Perfume/Beauty/Bains/Heavenly
Origin:
SM 1324
Transliteration:
SM 1324
Music:
SM 1324
Additional song notes:
You and the Sun and the Stars From the Musical "Lebn Zol Amerike"
Sheet music:
Folder:
1324
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press
Publisher address:
37 E 18th Street, NY
Date:
1939
Provenance:
Gift of Debra Rasansky, March 2017
First line:
Du bist vi a bliende boym, bashaynt mit ale colirn, vos ken
First line (Yiddish):
דו ביסט ווי אַ בליענדע בלום, באַשײַנט מיט אַלע קאָלירן, וואָס קען מיט איר..
Notes:
Cover: Red white and blue lettering/ Picture of Eagle and American Flag/ Song featured in musical titled "Long Liv`e America"

Recordings

On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30779
Vocal/Additional English lyrics:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
First line:
Du un di zun un di shtern, ir shaynt far mir ale gli
First line:
דו און די זון און די שׁטערן שׁייִנט פֿאַר מיר אַלע גלי
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theatre
On album:
R-016(b) (Seymour Rexsite Sings Jewish Folk Songs & Yiddish Theatre...)
Track ID:
4366
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Du un di zun un di shtern, ir shaynt far mir ale glaykh,
First line:
דו און די זון און די שטערן, איר שײַנט פֿאָר מיר אַלע גלײַך,

Jenke — דזשענקע

Also known as:
Dzhenke
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Kleazer/Theater/Vaudeville
Subject:
Virtues/Spontaneity/Active/Personality

Recordings

On album:
P-004(e) (The Very Best Of Molly Picon 14 Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
24596
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Alts in bin ikh geven a ruekh, o boy, ikh hob gehat...
First line:
אַלטס אין בין איך געװען אַ רוח, אָ בױ, איך האָב געהאַט בױפֿרענדס..
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Jenke"
On album:
014f (Picon, Molly/ Oy Iz Dos A Meydl/ Dzhenke)
Track ID:
29190
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
On album:
R-042(c) (Vilde Mekhaye/Wild Ecstacy/Eleanor Reissa/Frank London/Klezmer Allstars)
Track ID:
42011
Vocal/Arranger:
Reissa, Eleanor
Trumpet:
London, Frank
Drums:
Alexander, Aaron
Tuba:
Caswell, Ron
Accordion:
Farrell, Patrick
Guitar:
Seabrook, Brandon
Clarinet:
Winograd, Michael — ווינאָגראַד, מ.
Guitar:
Drye, Brian
Artist:
Klezmer Brass Allstars
First line:
Alts kind bin ikh geven a reuch, o boy, ikh hob gehat boy friends asakh,…
First line (Yiddish):
אַלטס קינד בין איך געווען אַ רוח, אָ בוי, איך האָב געהאַט בויפֿרענדס אַ סך, אָ בוי
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Pop/Concert
Length:
3:39
On album:
P-004(c) (Molly Picon sings Song Hits of the Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
4422
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Alts in bin ikh geven a ruekh, o boy, ikh hob gehat...
First line:
אַלטס אין בין איך געװען אַ רוח, אָ בױ, איך האָב געהאַט בױפֿרענדס..
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Jenke"

Efnt Oyf Di Tir — עפֿנט אױף די טיר

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Zionist/Plea
Subject:
Return/Persecution
Sheet music:
Folder:
476
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1946
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
229
First line:
Shoyn toyzenter yorn hert men dos klangen fun yid….
First line (Yiddish):
שוין טויזענטער יאָרן הערט מען דאָס קלאַנגען פֿון ייִ...
Notes:
Black lettering, Yiddish/English. "Successfully introduced by the famous stage and radio star Miriam Kressyn". Price 40 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recording

On album:
R-016(f) (Seymour Rechtzeit Yiddish Favorites)
Track ID:
19129
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Shoyn toyzenter yorn, hert men dos klugn fun yidn vayl er...
First line:
שױן טױזענטער יאָרן, הערט מען דאָס קלוגן פֿון ייִדן װײַל ער...
Track comment:
From the play "Ven Dos Harts Iz Yung"

Elent Fun Ale Beymer Vayt — עלנט פֿון אַלע בײמער װײַט

Also known as:
Elent Bin Ikh
Also known as:
R'khak R'khak Min Ha'etsim
Also known as:
The Orphan Song (Heb)
Also known as:
The Wizard
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Lonliness/Orphan
Song comment:
From "Di Kishefmakerin (Di Tsaubern)
Origin:
Gold Roz 210
Transliteration:
Gold Hesk 25/Alb D-004(k)
Translation:
Gold Hesk 25/Alb D-004(k)

Recordings

On album:
xK-002(a)
Track ID:
15263
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Conductor:
Kay, Hershy
First line:
Elent, fun ale beymer vayt, oyf a bergele, gants kleyn,
First line:
עלמט פֿון אַלע בײמער װײַט, אױף אַ בערגעלע גאַנץ קלײן,
Track comment:
From "Di Kishefmakherin"
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18507
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Vocal:
Waldman-Eliad, Leonie
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Elent fun ale beymer vayt, oyf a bergele gants kleyn,
First line (Yiddish):
עלענט פֿון אַלע בײמער װײַט, אױף אַ בערגעלע גאַנץ קלײן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18549
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Vocal:
Gal, Nira — גל, נירה
Composer/Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "The Orphan Song" From "Makhshefa"
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
xG-002(d)
Track ID:
18550
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Gal, Nira — גל, נירה
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Composer:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Track comment:
Recorded under "The Orphan Song" From "Makhshefa"
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
B-063(a)2 (Sarah Benjamin / Lidelakh Vol 2/ 101 Favorite Yiddish and Russian Folksongs)
Track ID:
22022
Vocal:
Benjamin, Sarah
First line:
Elent fun ale beymelakh, dortn vakst a tsvaygele on a zayt,
First line (Yiddish):
עלענט פֿון אַלע בײמעלאַך. דאָרטן װאַקסט אַ צװײַגעלע אָן אַ זײַט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Elent Fun Ale Beymelakh"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Acapella/Folk
On album:
B-073(a) (Rosalie Becker/ John Ferguson, Piano/ Radio France 3/18/97)
Track ID:
25110
Vocal:
Becker, Rosalie
Piano:
Ferguson, John
First line:
Elent fun ale beymer vayt, oyf a bergele gants kleyn,
First line (Yiddish):
עלענט פֿון אַלע בײמער װײַט, אױף אַ בערגעלע גאַנץ קלײן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28671
Vocal:
Heubaum, Susanne
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Elent, fun ale beymer vayt, oyf a bergele gants kleyn, vakst nokh gor a …
First line (Yiddish):
עלענט פֿון אַלע בײמער װײַט, אױף אַ בערגעלע גאַנץ קלײן, װאַקסט נאָך גאָר אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
1' 20"
On album:
xD-004(k)
Track ID:
4549
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemb of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Elent fun ale beymer vayt, oyf a bergele gants kleyn,
First line:
עלענט פֿון אַלע בײמער װײַט, אױף אַ בערגעלע גאַנץ קלײן,
Track comment:
From "Di Kishefmakherin" (Di Tzaubern)
On album:
D-004(k) (Gems Of The Jewish Operetta Louis Danto)
Track ID:
4550
Vocal:
Danto, Cantor Louis — דאַנטאָ, חזן לואיס
Artist:
Jewish Instr Ensemb of Toronto
Conductor:
Heller, Charles
First line:
Elent fun ale beymer vayt, oyf a bergele gants kleyn,
First line (Yiddish):
עלענט פֿון אַלע בײמער װײַט, אױף אַ בערגעלע גאַנץ קלײן,
Track comment:
From "Di Kishefmakherin" (Di Tzaubern)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
4551
Translation, Hebrew:
Shabtai, Yaakov — שבּתאי, יעקב
Track comment:
From "Di Kishefmakherin", in Heb version of "Dray Hotsmakh"
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
K-002(a) (Beloved Jewish Melodies / Orchestra and Chorus Conducted by Hershey Kay)
Track ID:
4552
Conductor:
Kay, Hershy
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Di Kishefmakherin" "כּישעפֿמאַכערין "די
Style:
Instrumental

Leb Un Lakh — לעב און לאַך

Composer:
Sigman, Carl
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Enjoyment/Time/Fate/Work
Transliteration:
Alb S-022(f)
Additional song notes:
Yiddish adaptation by Ben Tsion Witler of "Enjoy Yourself"

Recordings

On album:
S-022(f) (Yaacov Shapiro Yiddish Traditional Songs)
Track ID:
24328
Yiddish Adaptation:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Vocal:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
First line:
Ikh hob gezen vos iz geshen, mit mentshn alerley,
First line:
איך האָב געזען װאָס איז געשען, מיט מענטשן אַלערלײ,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Leb Un Lakh"
On album:
W-002(l) (Ben Tsion Witler Live and Laugh — בּן ציון װיטלער לעב און לאַך)
Track ID:
24343
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ikh hob gezen vos iz geshen, mit mentshn alerley,
First line:
איך האָב געזען װאָס איז געשען, מיט מענטשן אַלערלײ,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Leb Un Lakh"
On album:
F-007(f) (Genia Fajerman/ Mamele — זשעני פֿײַערמאַן \ מאַמעלע)
Track ID:
36423
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
First line:
Ikh hob gezen vos iz geshen, mit mentshn alerley,
First line:
איך האָב געזען װאָס איז געשען, מיט מענטשן אַלערלײ,
Style:
Pop/Klezmer
Length:
2:32
On album:
W-002(j) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 1 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
4658
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ikh hob gezen vos iz geshen, mit mentshn alerley,
First line:
איך האָב געזען װאָס איז געשען, מיט מענטשן אַלערלײ,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Leb Un Lakh"

Er Geyt Heyratn A Sheyem Blum — ער גײט הײראַטן אַ שײנעם בלום

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Wedding/Yanki Pu/Tsipe-Tsivele
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Yanki Pu Is Going to Marry Tsipe Tsviele and Live Happily Ever After"

Recording

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23457
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Zibitt, Rickie
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Scoll, Roberta
Vocal:
Bennis, Phil
Vocal:
Gluck, Bernie
Vocal:
Chorus
First line:
Er geyt heyratn a sheyem blum, vet nit helfn redn,
First line (Yiddish):
ער גײט הײראַטן אַ שײנעם בלום, װעט ניט העלפֿן רעדן,
Language:
Yiddish

Erlekh Zayn — ערלעך זײַן

Genre:
Instructional/Theater
Subject:
Morality/Honesty

Recordings

On album:
L-002(f) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fourteen Yiddish Favorites - Volume 2)
Track ID:
4749
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Vos der rebe hot mit im gelernt, dos iz a heylik lidele,
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס דער רבּי האָט מיט אים געלערנט, דאָס איז א הײליק לידעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
On album:
T-001(a) (Masterworks Of The Yiddish Theatre Volume 1)
Track ID:
4750
Vocal:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
First line:
Must zayn erlekh hot men dir gelernent,
First line (Yiddish):
מוסט זײַן ערלעך האָט מען דיר געלערנט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert
On album:
G-013(d)4 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 07 and 08)
Track ID:
4751
Vocal:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
First line:
Must zayn erlekh hot men dir gelernent,
First line (Yiddish):
מוסט זײַן ערלעך האָט מען דיר געלערנט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 7. Song of the Golden Land, Immigrants and Theatre
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert

Es Benkt Zikh Aheym — עס בענגט זיך אַהײם

Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
From the play "Benkende Hertser" by Louis Friedsall Two entries in Heskes under "Es Benkt Zikh Aheym", 1511 credits Hyman Freedman as songwriter and 1592 credits Fishl Knapnoff

Recordings

On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21728
Artist:
Gorelik, Alexandra
First line:
Oy, es benkt zikh aheym, vu mayn tatenyu, vu mayn mamenyu,
First line:
אױ, עס בענקט זיך אַהײם, װוּ מײַן טאַטענו, װוּ מײַן מאַמענו,
Track comment:
Recorded under "S'Benkt Zikh Aheym"
On album:
G-051(b) (Alexandra Gorelik Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib)
Track ID:
22514
Artist:
Gorelik, Alexandra
First line:
Oy, es benkt zikh aheym, vu mayn tatenyu, vu mayn mamenyu,
First line:
אױ, עס בענקט זיך אַהײם, װוּ מײַן טאַטענו, װוּ מײַן מאַמענו,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
053c (Schwartz,William/Cohen, Chas./ Es Benkt Zikh Aheym/ Yidn, Geyt Keyn Tsiun!)
Track ID:
30301
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
Vocal:
Cohen, Charles
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Duet/Orchestral Accompaniment
On album:
T-009(a) (Grisha Tsatskis (Tsvi Ben Israel) The Soul Of Soviet Jewry — צבי בּן ישׂראל)
Track ID:
4755
Vocal:
Ben Israel, Tsvi — צבי בּן ישׂראל
Piano:
Goldberger, Ida
First line:
Oy, es benkt zikh aheym, vu mayn tatenyu, vu mayn mamenyu,
First line:
אױ, עס בענקט זיך אַהײם, װוּ מײַן טאַטענו, װוּ מײַן מאַמענו,

Es Faln Di Bleter — עס פֿאַלן די בלעטער

Also known as:
Autumn Leaves
Genre:
Love/Theater/Lament
Subject:
Leaves/Autumn/Separation/Loss
Related information in folder 202:
Document type:
Email
Author:
Raymond Wolff
Publisher:
Raymond Wolff
Date:
11/3/2003

Recordings

On album:
J-022(c) (The Real Complete Jewish Party Collection / Volume III / David & The High Spirit)
Track ID:
22155
Artist:
David & The High Spirit
Track comment:
Slow Foxtrot medley with Mayn Shtetele Belz
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
C-021(a) (Dave Cash Presente Ses Fantaisies Yiddish)
Track ID:
4801
Vocal/Yiddish Adaptation:
Cash, Dave — קאַש, דײבֿ
Artist:
Boland, Didier & Orch
First line:
Oy, ikh volt gevolt, az du zolst zikh dermonen, ven mir...
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, איך װאָלט געװאָלט, אַז דו זאָלסט זיך דערמאָנען, װען מיר...
Language:
Yiddish

Es Feylt Ir Di Rozhinke — עס פֿײלט איר די ראָזשינקע

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Personality/Bland
Additional song notes:
She's Missing the Raisen (literal translation of title Free translations: She Hasn't Got It Missing The Cherry On Top

Recordings

On album:
Y-021(a)2 (Yiddish New York - Paris - Varsovie 1910-1940 - CD 2)
Track ID:
23775
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Ikh ken a meydl, zi iz sheyn un eydl, tut on a kleydl,
First line (Yiddish):
איך קען אַ מײדל, זי איז שײַן און אײדל, טוט אָן אַ קלײדל,
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Bim Bom"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
On album:
P-004(e) (The Very Best Of Molly Picon 14 Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
24595
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Ikh ken a meydl, zi iz sheyn un eydl, tut on a kleydl,
First line (Yiddish):
איך קען אַ מײדל, זי איז שײַן און אײדל, טוט אָן אַ קלײדל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
On album:
P-004(c) (Molly Picon sings Song Hits of the Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
4806
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Ikh ken a meydl, zi iz sheyn un eydl, tut on a kleydl,
First line (Yiddish):
איך קען אַ מײדל, זי איז שײַן און אײדל, טוט אָן אַ קלײדל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Es Tsiet Es Briet — עס ציִט עס בריִט

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Distraction/Emotions/Power
Translation:
Album M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From Rumshinsky and Kalich's musical "Dos Radio Meydl"
Sheet music:
Folder:
119
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc.
Publisher address:
28 E. 4th Street, NY
Date:
1929
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Vos is dos? Ikh muz dos shoyn oysgefinen bald,
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס איז דאָס? איך מוז דאָס אויסגעפֿינען באַלד,
Notes:
Cover: Molly Picon's Song Hit! Of Rumshinsky and Kalich's Latest Musical Comedy "The Radio Girl". Kessler Second Ave Theater, 35 Second Avenue. Price 35 cents.

Recordings

On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33373
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Russ, Patrick
Vocal:
Goldstein, Amy
First line:
Vos iz? Ikh muz dos oysgefinen bald. Vos denk ikh, vos benk ikh?
First line (Yiddish):
וואָס איז? איך מוז דאָס אויסגעפֿינען באָלד. וואָס דענק איך? וואָס בענק איך?
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
3:13
On album:
A-023(a) (Jewish Songs Our Favorite Melodies featuring June Astor)
Track ID:
4826
Vocal:
Astor, June
Artist:
Cooper, Harry
Artist:
Instrumental Ensemble
First line:
Es tsiet, es briet, es kokht, es brent in hartsele…
First line:
עס ציִט, עס בריִט, עס קאָכט, עס ברענט אין האַרצעלע...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
I'm sad, I'm glad, I'm good, I'm bad, that's what love...

A Sakh Melokhes, Veynik Brokhes — אַ סך מלאָכות, װײניק בּרכות

Author:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Occupations/Servant/Tfiln Scribe/Horse Trader/Shamas
Origin:
Ephemera 1365
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 26
Translation:
Peppler 2 26
Music:
Peppler 2 26
Additional song notes:
Many Occupations, No Luck (Blessings)

Recordings

On album:
B-012(f) (Peysekhe Burshteyn Zingt Lider Fun Mit 30 Yor Tsurik — פּסחקע בורשטײן זינגט לידער פֿון מיט 30 יאָר צוריק)
Track ID:
577
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
A sakh melokhes, un veynik brokhes, oy vi a tsure iz oyf...
First line:
אַ סך מלאָכות, און װײניק בּרוכות, אױ װי אַ צרה איז אױ: מײַן קאָפּ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
578
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
Ikh ken a mentsh vos arbet, arbet on oyfher…
First line (Yiddish):
איך קען אַ מענטש וואָס אַרבעט, אַרבעט אָן אויפֿהער, טראָגט אױף זיך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Album notes credit Balan??
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41453
Vocal/Fiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Ikh bin gebentsht mit fil melokhes, dos veyst men iberal,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין געבענשט מיט פֿיל מלאָכות, דאָס װעסט מען איבעראַל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
3:14
On album:
L-002(e) (Aaron Lebedeff on 2nd. Avenue 24 Songs Hits...Yiddish Stage)
Track ID:
575
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Ikh bin gebentsht mit fil melokhes, dos veyst men iberal,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין געבענשט מיט פֿיל מלאָכות, דאָס װעסט מען איבעראַל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-001(a) (Masterworks Of The Yiddish Theatre Volume 1)
Track ID:
576
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Geven bin ikh... a bal tfile, a shabos in a kloyz,
First line:
געװען בין איך... אַ בּעל תּפֿילה, אַ שבּת אין אַ קלױז,

Eyn Mol In Lebn — אײן מאָל אין לעבן

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Fate/Luck/Opportunity/Once/Love/Destiny
Origin:
SM 585
Transliteration:
Warem 64/SM 585
Translation:
Warem 64/Alb C-044(a)
Music:
SM 585
Additional song notes:
From the musical comedy "Laugh and Be Happy"
Sheet music:
Folder:
585
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
325
First line:
Dos glik kumt tsu yedin eyn mol, eyn mol nor klapt es in…
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס גליק קומט צו יעדן איין מאָל, איין מאָל נאָר קלאַפּט עס אין טיר,
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. Photos of Sholom Secunda, Edmund Zayenda and Lily Lilliana on front cover. From the musical comedy "Laugh and Be Happy". Price 40 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
C-044(a) (Eybike Lider/ Eternal Songs / Caroline Chanin Mezzo Soprano & Joyce Rosenzweig Pianist & Arranger — אייביקע לידער)
Track ID:
31766
Vocal:
Chanin, Caroline
Piano:
Rosenzweig, Joyce
First line:
Dos glik kumt tsu yedn eyn mol, eyn mol nor klapt es in dayn tir,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס גליק קומט צו יעדן איין מאָל, איין מאָל נאָר קלאַפּט עס אין דײַן טיר,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Art Song
Length:
3:06
On album:
P-002(d) (Jan Peerce on 2nd Ave Orch Conducted by Gershon Kingsley)
Track ID:
4996
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob / Isadore Lillian — דזאַקאָבס, דזאַקאָב \ איסאַדאָר ליליאַן
Conductor Orchestra:
Kingsley, Gershon
Arranger:
Kingsley, Gershon
First line:
Eyn mol in lebn treft zikh aza glik, ver ken opshatsn di...
First line (Yiddish):
אײן מאָל אין לעבן טרעפֿט זיך אַזאַ גליק, װער קען אָפּשאַטצן די...
Track comment:
From the Yidish musical "Lakh Un Zay Freylekh" - 1950
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
C-032(b) (Chutzpah Frank Krasnowsky Jewish Theatre Songs)
Track ID:
4997
Artist:
Krasnowsky, Frank, vocal & eng
Piano:
Steuer, Sydney Anschell
First line:
Eyn mol in lebn treft zikh aza glik, ver ken opshatsn di...
First line:
אײן מאָל אין לעבן טרעפֿט זיך אַזאַ גליק, װער קען אָפּשאַטצן די...
Track comment:
From the Louis Freiman musical "Lakh Un Zay Freylekh"
Language:
Yiddish/English

Far From The Home I Love

Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Home/Separation/Love
Song comment:
From "Fiddler On The Roof"

Recordings

On album:
B-028(h) (The Barry Sisters sing Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
5083
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Arranger/Conductor:
Feller, Sid
First line:
What a melencholy choice this is, wanting home, wanting him,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Duet
On album:
F-003(b) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Broadway Cast Album)
Track ID:
5084
Vocal:
Migenes, Julia
Vocal:
Mostel, Zero
First line:
So you are leaving your home to join that hero of yours...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
How can I hope to make you understand why I do, what I do,
Language:
English
Style:
Duet
On album:
F-003(c) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Track ID:
5085
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Arranger/Conductor:
Williams, John
First line:
He asks you to leave your father and mother and join him...
Track comment:
How can I help to make you understand why I do, what I do,
Language:
English
Style:
Duet
On album:
B-002(d) (Jan Bart Sings Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish)
Track ID:
5086
Vocal/Translation Yiddish:
Bart, Jan
Arranger/Conductor:
Jay, Morty
First line:
Vi ken ikh makhn dir tsu farshteyn, ikh muz geyn fun mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
װי קען אַיך מאַכן דיר צו פֿאַרשטײן, איך מוז גײן פֿון מײַן הײם,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-003(a) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Israeli Yiddish Cast — אַ פֿידלער אױפֿן דאַך)
Track ID:
5087
Vocal:
Grottes, Etty — גראָטעס, עטי
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
First line:
Vos zol ikh ton du zolst mikh gut farshteyn, hert far vos...
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס זאָל איך טאָן דו זאָלסט מיך גוט פֿאַרשטײן, הערט פֿאָר װאָס...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish

A Shod Dayne Trern — אַ שאָד דײַנע טרערן

Author:
Levin, Abraham — לעװין, אבֿרהם
Composer:
Chaslavski, A.
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater/Tango
Subject:
Tears/Hurt/Love/Fate/Consolation/Sorrow/Solitude/Hope
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(b)
Translation:
CD K-075(b)/Alb T-028(b)
Additional song notes:
A Pity Your Tears Karsten Troyke credits Ben Tsion Witler as author and composer

Recordings

On album:
K-075(b) (Wolf Krakowski/ Goyrl: Destiny — גױרל)
Track ID:
28705
Vocal:
Krakowski, Wolf
Instrumental Accompaniment:
The Lonesome Brothers
First line:
Ven es bafaln mikh trern, vens prest mayn brust a geveyn, vil ikh men zol...
First line (Yiddish):
װען עס באַפֿאַלן מיך טרערן, װענס פּרעסט מײַן ברוסט אַ געװײן, װיל איך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Soft Rock/Paylish Dialect
Length:
5' 43"
On album:
S-177(a) (Slava / Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts — סלאַווע \ דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ)
Track ID:
36061
Vocal:
Slava — סלאַוואַ
Arranger:
Chaslavski, A.
First line:
Ven iz bafaln mir trern, ven s'prest mayn brust a geveyn, vil ikh men zol mir..
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איז באַפֿאַלן מיר טרערן, ווען ס'פּרעסט מײַן סרוסט אַ געוויין, וויל איך...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Tango
Length:
3:25
On album:
L-007(a) (Shifra Lerer — ייִדישע לידער געזונגען פֿון שפרה לערער)
Track ID:
595
Vocal:
Lerer, Shifra — לערער, שפרה
First line:
Ven es bafaln mir trern, vens prest mayn brust a geveyn,
First line (Yiddish):
װען עס באַפֿאַלן מיר טרערן, װענס פּרעסט מײַן ברוסט אַ געװײן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-028(b) (Karsten Troyke; Tango Oyf Yiddish/Dos Gezang Fin Mayn Harts — טאַנגאָ איף ייִדיש)
Track ID:
42492
VocalArranger:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Violin:
Dessiatnik, Gennadi
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Contrabass:
Jach, Michael
First line:
Ven iz bafaln mikh trern, ven s'prest mayn brust a geveyn, vil ikh men zol mikh
First line (Yiddish):
ווען איז באַפֿאַלן מיך טרערן, ווען 'פּרעסט מײַן סרוסט אַ געוויין, וויל איך מען
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
2:57
On album:
T-045(a) (Yiddish Tango)
Track ID:
42260
First line:
Ven es bafaln mir trern, vens prest mayn brust a geveyn,
First line (Yiddish):
װען עס באַפֿאַלן מיר טרערן, װענס פּרעסט מײַן ברוסט אַ געװײן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Concert
Length:
3:14

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"

Recordings

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"
On album:
050d (German, Lucy/ Feygele/ Trinklid)
Track ID:
30192
Artist:
German, Lucy — גערמאַן, לוסי

Feygele Liuba Mayn — פֿײגעלע ליובע מײַן

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Family/Memory/Mother/Father/Bride

Recordings

On album:
V0019 (A Khasene In Shtetl (Video) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
33985
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Ikh dermont mikh fun mayn mamen, mitn tatn baym tish...
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָנט מיך פֿון מײַן מאַמען, מיטן טאַטן בײַם טיש צוזאַמען,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
5176
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Ikh dermont mikh fun mayn mamen, mitn tatn baym tish...
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָנט מיך פֿון מײַן מאַמען, מיטן טאַטן בײַם טיש צוזאַמען,
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(i) (A Wedding In Shtetl Lillian Lux Peseach & Mike Burstein — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל ליליאַן לוקס פּסח בורסטײן מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
5177
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Ikh dermont mikh fun mayn mamen, mitn tatn baym tish...
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָנט מיך פֿון מײַן מאַמען, מיטן טאַטן בײַם טיש צוזאַמען,
Language:
Yiddish

Feygelekh Tsvey — פֿײגעלעך צװײ

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Love/Theater
Subject:
Love Birds

Recordings

On album:
B-012(a) (A Khasene In Shtetl Oysgefirt Durkh Di 4 Burshteyns — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל אױסגעפֿירט דורך די פֿיר בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
5179
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Es zitsn tsvey feygelekh dort oyf a boym,
First line (Yiddish):
עס זיצן צװײ פֿײגעלעך דאָרט אַױף אַ בױם,
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(i) (A Wedding In Shtetl Lillian Lux Peseach & Mike Burstein — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל ליליאַן לוקס פּסח בורסטײן מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
5180
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Es zitsn tsvey feygelekh dort oyf a boym,
First line (Yiddish):
עס זיצן צװײ פֿײגעלעך דאָרט אַױף אַ בױם,
Track comment:
From "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet

Fifti Fifti — פֿיפֿטי פֿיפֿטי

Also known as:
Fifty Fifty
Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Vaudeville
Subject:
Equality/Socialism/Vanderbilt/Labor/Sweatshop/Sharing
Song comment:
From the operetta "Uptown Downtown"/See Heshkes 720
Origin:
Werb 168
Transliteration:
Slobin 168/Alb G-013(a)
Translation:
Slobin 168/Alb G-013(a)/Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
"Mir A Nikl Dir A Nikl" based on this song - See Heshkes 3408. From the operetta "Uptown-Downtown"
Sheet music:
Folder:
863
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St, New York, NY
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman/Purchased from Sal Kliger/KlezKamp 2005
First line:
Ikh hof az mir veln nokh derlebn kumen zol di tsayt…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָף אַז מיר וועלן נאָף דערלעבן קומען זאָל די זײַט,
Notes:
Part of program of selected music from Kornblith's musical comedy, "Uptown, Downtown". Purple lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Tomashefsly and Rumshinsky and two other males and two females.

Recordings

On album:
C-035(b) (Adrianne Cooper & Zalmen Mlotek/An Afternoon Of Jewish Music)
Track ID:
25686
Vocal:
Cooper, Adrienne — קאָפּער, חנה־פֿריידע
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Ikh hof, mir veln nokh derlebn, kumen zol di tseyt,
First line:
איך האָף, מיר װעלן נאָך דערלעבן, קומען זאָל די צײַט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
See Slobin 162 -- An Afternoon of Yiddish Music
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33370
Vocal:
Borts, Joanne
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Arranger:
Cohen, Harvey
First line:
Ikh hof, mir veln nokh derlebn, kumen zol di tseyt,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָף, מיר װעלן נאָך דערלעבן, קומען זאָל די צײַט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville
Length:
2:37
On album:
S-053(a) (Tenement Songs by Mark Slobin Recordings To Accompany Book)
Track ID:
5191
Vocal:
Saxton, Lydia
Piano:
Amos, Naomi
First line:
Ikh hof, mir veln nokh derlebn kumen zol di tsayt,
First line:
איך האָף, מיר װעלן נאָך דערלעבן קומען זאָל די צײַט
Track comment:
See Slobin 162
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
5193
Vocalist:
Golden Land Company
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Fun downtown, uptown, we're changing our addresses,
Track comment:
Eng by J. Levy, M. Rosenfeld, Z. Mlotek, B. Adler
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Dir A Nikel Mir A Nikel — דיר אַ ניקעל מיר אַ ניקעל

Also known as:
Fishl Der Conductor
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Equality/Embezzlement/Occupation/Trolley Car/Conductor
Origin:
Kammen JT 65
Transliteration:
Kammen JT 22/Alb 009(a)
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Music:
Kammen JT 22
Additional song notes:
Based upon "Fifti Fifti"/See Heshekes 3407, 2662 From the musical comedy "Fishl Der Gerotener"
Sheet music:
Folder:
64
Series:
4
Arranger:
Rumshinsky, Yosef
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
J & J Kammen Music Co
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Yeder ken mikh ven men zet mikh, git men a...
First line (Yiddish):
יעדער קען מיך ווען מען זעט מיך, גיט מען אַ...
Notes:
Photocopy. Sheet music, no front or back cover, part of handout by Zalmen Mlotek at Klez Kamp or Circle Lodge summer program. Revised arrangement by Rumshinsky. See Heskes # 3408

Recordings

On album:
Z-010(n) (Paul Zim New York City Klezmer Jazz Band A Yiddish Delight)
Track ID:
24821
Artist:
Zim, Cantor Paul
Artist:
NY City Klezmer Jewish Jazz Band
Artist:
Tornick, Michael
First line:
Ir gedenkt dos lidl fun fishl dem trolleycar kondukter?
First line (Yiddish):
איר געדענקט דאָס לידל פֿון פֿןשל דעם טראָליקאַר קאָנדוקטער?
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33384
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Hearshen, Ira
First line:
Yeder ken mikh, ven men zet mikh, git men a geshray, fishl der kondoktor,
First line (Yiddish):
יעדער קען מיך, ווען מען זעט מיך, גיט מען אַ געשריי, פֿעשל דער קאָנדאָקטאָר,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville/Humorous
Length:
2:05
On album:
L-009(a) (Yiddish Sing Along with Cy Levitan- His Orchestra and Chorus — ייִדיש זינג מיט)
Track ID:
5194
Artist:
Cy Levitan Orchestra and Chorus
First line:
Dir a nikel, oy oy oy, mir a nikel, oy oy oy, iz a plan...
Language:
Yiddish

Fishl Der Matros — פֿישל דער מאַטראָס

Author:
Nudelman, Moshe — נודעלמאַן, משה
Genre:
Theater/Monologue/Humorous
Subject:
Occupation/Sailor
Additional song notes:
Fishl The Sailor

Recordings

On album:
D-005(Z)5 (S. Dzigan / Yidn Kh'ken Nisht Shlofn/Pariz - Tel Aviv/ Fishl Der Matraz/Undzere In Amerika — ש. דזשיגאַן)
Track ID:
36186
Vocal:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Monologue/Spoken Word
On album:
D-005(v) (Dzigan (SD 6) — דזשיגאַן)
Track ID:
5274
Author:
Nudelman, Moshe — נודעלמאַן, משה
Artist:
Dzigan, Shimon — דזשיגאַן, שמעון

Flaker Fayerl Flaker — פֿלאַקער פֿײַערל פֿלאַקער

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater/Operetta
Subject:
Shepherds/Campfire/Occupation/Ancestors/Pride
Origin:
Gold Roz 93/Coopersmith HCB 25
Transliteration:
Gold Hesk 8/Coopersmith HCB 25
Translation:
Gold Hesk 8/Coopersmith HCB 25
Music:
Gold Roz 93/Gold Hesk 76/Coopersmith HCB 25
Related information in folder 570:
Comments:
Transliteration and translation by Alexander Botwinik, of 2nd and 3rd verses of Flaker Fayerl Flaker.
Sheet music:
Folder:
198
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Violin
Texts:
None
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
85 Canal Street
Date:
1898
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman
Notes:
Cover lists 23 songs. The folder contains violin arrangements for ten songs- Duet Shulamith and Absolem/ Di Shvue/ Der Pastukher Chor/ Di Orientalisher Tants/ Kum Tsu Mir/ Zingetang Solo/ Shabos Yom Tov Un Rosh Khodesh/ Di Dray Khasanim/ Der Gorel (Drawing For Shulamith's Hand)/ Di Katz Un Der Brunem
Folder:
911
Series:
4
Arranger:
Coopersmith, Harry
Arranged for:
Choral groups
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
The Jewish Education Committee, NY
Publisher address:
1776 Broadway, NY
Date:
1940
Provenance:
Gift of Carol Weinbaum

Recordings

On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18538
Artist:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Artist:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Artist:
Fried, Howard
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Flaker fayerl flaker, knak undz freylekh tsi,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿלאַקער פֿײַערל פֿלאַקער, קנאַק אונדז פֿרײלעך צי,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the operetta "Shulamith oder Bas Yerushalayim"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
On album:
G-002(a) (Abraham Goldfaden's Shulamith English Narration)
Track ID:
18500
Artist:
Smolover, Cantor Raymond
Artist:
Gamliel, Eli, narration
First line:
Flaker fayerl flaker, un knak undz freylekh tsi,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿלאַקער פֿײַערל פֿלאַקער, און קנאַק אונדז פֿרײלעך צי,
Track comment:
From Shulamith, recorded as "Flicker Fire, Flicker"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18512
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Artist:
Markovitch, Karol — מאַרקאָװיאש, קאָראָל
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Flaker fayerl flaker, knak undz freylekh tsi,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿלאַקער פֿײַערל פֿלאַקער, קנאַק אונדז פֿרײלעך צי,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Operetta "Shulamis oder Bas Yerushalayim"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-036(a) (Sing A Little Something A Yiddish Sing-Along Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
5277
Conductor Orchestra and Chorus:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Arranger:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Flaker fayerl flaker, knak undz freylekh tsi,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿלאַקער פֿײַערל פֿלאַקער, קנאַק אונדז פֿרײלעך צי,
Track comment:
From the operetta "Shulamis"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-004(a) (Richard Tucker, Goldfaden Songs/Israel Sings/Tenor with Orch under dir of Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
5278
Artist:
Tucker, Richard
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Arranger:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Flaker fayerl flaker, knak undz freylekh tsi,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿלאַקער פֿײַערל פֿלאַקער, קנאַק אונדז פֿרײלעך צי,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the operetta "Shulamis"
Language:
Yiddish

Foye Verde — פֿאיע װערדע

Genre:
Theater/Memory
Subject:
Gypsy/Rumanian/Food/Shtetl/Fidl/
Additional song notes:
Green Leaves

Recordings

On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41717
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Aha aha foye verde meynt grine bleter, shpilt a fidl a tsigayner iz dos azoy…
First line (Yiddish):
אַהאַ, אַהאַ, פֿױע װערדע, מײנט גרינע בלעטער, שפּילט אַ פֿידל אַ ציגײַנער...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Theater
Length:
3:12
On album:
B-012(c) (Di Freylekhe Kabtsonim 4 Burshteyns — די פֿרײלעכע קבּצנים 4 בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
5328
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Foye verde meynt grine bleter, shpilt a fidl a tsigayner...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿױע װערדע, מײנט גרינע בלעטער, שפּילט אַ פֿידל אַ ציגײַנער לידל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk
On album:
B-012(o) (A Concert With Lillian Lux)
Track ID:
5480
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Foye verde meynt grine bleter, shpilt a fidl a tsigayner...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿױע װערדע, מײנט גרינע בלעטער, שפּילט אַ פֿידל אַ ציגײַנער לידל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Theater

Freydele — פֿרײדעלע

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Memory/Home/Aging
Origin:
Alb T-005(b)
Sheet music:
Folder:
715
Series:
4
Arranger:
Lefkowitch, Henry
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1936
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
552
First line:
Ikh gedenk a shtetele a kleyne, a shtub a vayse a reyne,
First line (Yiddish):
איך געדענק אַ שטעטעלע אַ קליינע, אַ שטוב אַ ווײַסע, אַ ריינע,
Notes:
Title in English and Yiddish. Autographed photo of Chaim Tauber. Price 30 cents

Recordings

On album:
G-105(b) (Golem / Tanz)
Track ID:
40890
First line:
Oy iz dos a meydele and her name is freydele
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
2:55
On album:
T-005(a) (Chaim Towber Golden Jubilee Record 1917-1967)
Track ID:
5361
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Freydele, mayn erlekh yidish meydele, s'iz do an eyn...
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרײדעלע, מײַן ערלעך ייִדיש מײדעלע, ס'איז דאָ אַן אײן און אײנציק..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-005(b) (Chaim Towber Anniversary Record)
Track ID:
5362
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Ikh gedenk a shetele a kleyne, a shtibl vayse, a reyne,
First line (Yiddish):
איך געדענק אַ שטעטעלע אַ קלײנע, א שטיבל װײַסע, אַ רײנע,
Language:
Yiddish

Freylekh Zol Zayn (Ellstein) — פֿרײלעך זאָל זײַן (עלשטייִן)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Joy

Recording

On album:
K-010(c) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite sing the Yiddish Hit Parade)
Track ID:
5399
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Zol zayn gelebt, kumt, zet ir haynt iz gut, un veyter...
First line (Yiddish):
זאָל זײַן געלעבט, קומט, זעט איר הײַט איז גוט, און װײַטער זאַרגן...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Pop

Grine Bleter (Horowitz) — גרינע בלעטער (האָראָוויץ)

Also known as:
Frunze Verde (Horowitz)
Author:
Horowitz I. — האָראָװיץ, י.
Composer:
Traditional
Genre:
Gypsy/Love/Theater/Lament/Literary Origin
Subject:
Separation/Yearning/Disappearance/Sorrow/Loss
Origin:
Alb W-001(a)
Transliteration:
Alb W-001(a)
Translation:
Alb W-001(a)

Recordings

On album:
W-001(a) (Songs from THE WALL Ghetto, Partisan, Folk and Love Songs)
Track ID:
5476
Vocalist:
Karpinovitsh, Rita — קאַרפּינאָװיטש, ריטאַ
Accordion:
Atlas, Allen
First line:
Frunze verde - shvartse oygn, s'iz mayn tayerste farfloygn.
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרונזע װערגע - שװאַרצע אױגן, ד'איז מײַן טײַערסטע פֿאַרפֿלױגן,
Track comment:
From the broadway play "The Wall"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk
On album:
Z-011(d) (Chants du Yiddishland Ben Zimet et ses musiciens)
Track ID:
5477
Arranger/Vocal:
Zimet, Ben
First line:
Frunze verde - shvartse oygn, s'iz mayn tayerste farfloygn.
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרונזע װערגע - שװאַרצע אױגן, ד'איז מײַן טײַערסטע פֿאַרפֿלױגן,
Track comment:
Recorded in France
Language:
Yiddish

Fun Downtown, Uptown

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mobility/Immigration/Class/Address/Place/Change
Origin:
Alb G-013(a)
Transliteration:
SM 862/Ephemra 1635
Translation:
Ephemra 1635
Music:
SM 1635
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Op Toun Doun Ton"
Sheet music:
Folder:
862
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York, NY
Date:
1916
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman/Purchased from Sal Kliger/KlezKamp 2005
First line:
Ale, ale in eynem in a hoys a sheynem, mir veln …
Notes:
Part of program of selected music from Kornblith's musical comedy, "Uptown, Downtown". Purple lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Tomashefsly and Rumshinsky and two other males and two females.

Recordings

On album:
W-024(a) (Paved With Gold Starring Gary & Janice Waldman)
Track ID:
23686
Vocal:
Waldman, Gary
Vocal:
Waldman, Janice
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Piano/Conductor:
Delfin, Jon
First line:
Fun downtown, uptown, we're changing our addresses,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Eng by Kh. Mlotek, J. Levy, M. Rosenfeld, Z. Mlotek.
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43085
First line:
Ale ale in eynem in a hoyz a sheynem, mir veln zikh firn net un fayn, ale ale in eynem in a hoyz a sheynem, mir veln…..
First line (Yiddish):
אַלע אָלע אין איינעם אַין אַ הויז אַ שיינעם, מיר וועלן צוזאַמען גליקלעך זײַן, מיר וועלן פֿירן נעט און פֿײַן, אַלי אַלע זיך
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Klezmer
Length:
1:08
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
5490
Vocalist:
Golden Land Company
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Fun downtown, uptown, we're changing our addresses,
Track comment:
Eng by Kh. Mlotek, J. Levy, M. Rosenfeld, Z. Mlotek.
Language:
English/Yiddish

Galitsianer Khasene — גאַליציאַנער חתונה

Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Wedding

Recording

On album:
S-025(b) (Ludwig Satz Sings His Most Famous Yiddish Theatre Classics 3)
Track ID:
5537
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Loyft der badkhen un er shrayt, ay ay ay ay, a hora shpilt dem…
First line (Yiddish):
לויפֿט דער בדחן און ער שרײַט, אײַ אײַ אײַ אײַ, אַ האָרע שפּילט דעם...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer

Gasn Zinger — גאַסן זינגער

Also known as:
Der Komediantshik
Also known as:
Komediant
Author:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Author:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Poverty/Occupation/Street Singer

Recordings

On album:
A-035(b) (Aufwind Jiddische Lieder & Klesmermusik Gassn Singer — גאַסן זינגער)
Track ID:
21880
Artist:
Aufwind
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek, shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט חוזק, שפּאַס,
Track comment:
Peysekh Burstein credited with text & lyrics
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21733
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek, shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט חוזק, שפּאַס,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
On album:
B-012(b) (Mit A Yiddish'n Taam With a Jewish Flavor The 4 Burshteyns)
Track ID:
8637
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek shpas,
First line:
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מײכט חזק, שפּאַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
Z-019(b) (Idish De Corazon Zoila — האַכום ייִדיש)
Track ID:
26213
Vocal:
Aguinsky, Zoila
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek, shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט חזוק, שפּאַס,
Track comment:
Spanish translat with album notes- El Comediante-Komediant
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
On album:
B-012(s) (Mike Burstein/ Ai Bai/ Yababi - His Greatest Yiddish Songs — מײַק סורשטײן - אײ בײ יאַבאַבאי)
Track ID:
26715
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek, shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט חוזק, שפּאַס,
Track comment:
Album notes omit Susan as a singer (?)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
On album:
A-035(f) (Aufwind / Live)
Track ID:
31990
Artist:
Aufwind
Violin/Arranger:
Koch, Claudia
Mandolin/Guitar/Arranger/Vocal:
Reich, Hardy
Bandonian:
Rohde, Andreas
Clarinets/Bass Clarinet/Blockflote/Percussion:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Contrabass:
Paffrath, Thomas
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht foyl zikh shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט פֿויל זיך שפּאַס,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Concert
Length:
2:56
On album:
B-012(p) (The Burstein Family II. " My Shtetale Belz")
Track ID:
5563
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek, shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט חוזק, שפּאַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Der Gasn Zinger"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
On album:
B-012(r) (Di Beste Lider Fun Mike Burstein — די בעסטע לידער פֿון מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
5564
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek, shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט חוזק, שפּאַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
On album:
B-012(n) (Peysekhke Burstein Lillian Lux Mike Burstein Susan... — פּסחקע בורשטײַן ליליאַן לוקס מאָטעלע זיסעלע שירי בּיידיש)
Track ID:
5562
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Ikh makh kuntsn in gas, a yeder makht khoyzek, shpas,
First line (Yiddish):
איך מאַך קונצן אין גאַס, אַ יעדער מאַכט חוזק, שפּאַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango

A Vaybele A Tsnue — אַ װײַבעלע אַ צנועה

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Wife/Virtue/Piety
Origin:
SH 583
Transliteration:
Ephemera 334/SH 583
Music:
SH 583
Additional song notes:
pious woman = ""צנועה - virtue (tsnies) = צניות
Related information in folder 362:
Document type:
Email
Author:
Itzik Goldenberg
Publisher:
Mendele
Date:
11/27/1997
Comments:
Transliteration of the song.
Sheet music:
Folder:
583
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
311
First line:
S'iz gut nit dir tsu reydn, s'iz gut oyf dir tsu kukn,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז גוט מיט דיר צו ריידן, ס'איז גוט אויף דיר צו קוקן,
Notes:
Red Lettering, title in Yiddish and English, Photo insert of Joseph Rimshinsky, Price 30 cents

Recordings

On album:
T-007(j) (Dave Tarras Yiddish-American Klezmer Music 1925-1956)
Track ID:
650
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
A vaybele a tsnie, a koshere metsie, git iz deym nor vus dus gefinen, a
First line (Yiddish):
אַ װײַבעלע אַ צניען, אַ כּשרערע מציאה, גיט איז דעם
Track comment:
pious woman (tsune)= ""צנועה - virtue (tsnies) = ""צניות
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Swing
On album:
K-093(a) (Klezmer / Yiddish Swing Music)
Track ID:
30796
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
A vaybele a tsnie a koshere metsie,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ װײַבעלע אַ צניען, אַ כּשרערע מציאה, גיט איז דעם
Track comment:
Originally Recorded 1942
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Pop/Swing/Duet
Length:
2:45
On album:
061f (Bagelman Sisters/ A Vaybele Tsniye/ Prost Un Pushet)
Track ID:
30605
Vocal:
Beyglemen Sisters
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Swing

Gedenk (Witler) — געדענק (װיטלער)

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Memory/Joy/Happiness/Fate
Origin:
Alb K-096(a)
Transliteration:
Alb K-096(a)
Translation:
Alb K-096(a)
Additional song notes:
Remember

Recordings

On album:
K-096(a) (Fraidy Katz Sings Yiddish/ The Eternal Question/ Di Alte Kashe — פֿריידע כּ'ץ די אַלטע קשיא)
Track ID:
33412
Vocal:
Fraidy Katz
Artist:
The Lonesome Brothers
Guitars/Keyboard:
Armenti, Jim
Bass Guitar:
Mason, Ray
Drums:
Shea, Tom
Vocal:
Krakowski, Wolf
First line:
Gedenk, az nor in libe ligt dos glik, di libe vert ayn oygnblik,
First line (Yiddish):
געדענק, אַז נאָר אין ליבע ליגט דאָס גליק, די ליבע װערט איין אויגענבליק,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet/Soft Rock
Length:
3:39
On album:
T-028(b) (Karsten Troyke; Tango Oyf Yiddish/Dos Gezang Fin Mayn Harts — טאַנגאָ איף ייִדיש)
Track ID:
42498
VocalArranger:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Violin:
Dessiatnik, Gennadi
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Contrabass:
Jach, Michael
First line:
Gedenk, az nor in libe ligt dos glik, di libe doyert ayn oygnblik, un kumt shoyn
First line (Yiddish):
געדענק, אַז נאָר אין ליבע ליגט דאָס גליק, די ליבע דויערט איין אויגענבליק,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Concert
Length:
3:24
On album:
T-045(a) (Yiddish Tango)
Track ID:
42256
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Gedenk, az nor in libe ligt dos glik, di libe vert ayn oygnblik,
First line (Yiddish):
געדענק, אַז נאָר אין ליבע ליגט דאָס גליק, די ליבע װערט איין אויגענבליק,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango/Concert
Length:
2:47
On album:
W-002(k) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 2 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
5571
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Gedenk, az nor in libe ligt dos glik, di libe vert ayn oygnblik,
First line:
געדענק, אַז נאָר אין ליבע ליגט דאָס גליק, די ליבע װערט איין אויגענבליק,

Gefilte Fish — געפּילטע פֿיש

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Theater/Pop/
Subject:
Food/Fish/Shabos/Flavor/Mother/Memory/Appetite/Desire
Transliteration:
Alb C-035(e)/Ephemera 1458/WNTL OCT 18, 2015
Translation:
Alb C-035(e)/Ephemea 1458//Ephemera 1458/WNTL OCT 18,
Additional song notes:
Ephemera 1458: See 2015 program for translat and tranlit. Alb !D V0290(4)a--What Not To Like 2015 wha
Related information in folder 144:
Document type:
Text
Comments:
Transliteration.

Recordings

On album:
Y-021(a)2 (Yiddish New York - Paris - Varsovie 1910-1940 - CD 2)
Track ID:
23787
Vocal:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Zogt vos esn yidn mit groys kheyshek, bay yenem tsu bay...
First line:
זאָגט װאָס עסן ייִדן מיט גרױס חשק, בײַ יענעם צו בײַ זיך אין שטוב,
On album:
A-048(a) (All for you: collection of love songs — הכל בשבילך: אוסף שירי אהבה)
Track ID:
31723
Language:
English
Style:
Spoken Word
On album:
O-016(a) (Mariejan van Oort: Voice/ Jacques Verheijen: piano, tsimbl, accordeon/ Benkshaft)
Track ID:
30534
Vocal:
van Oort, Mariejan
Piano/Arranger:
Verheijen, Jacques
First line:
Zogt vos esn yidn mit groys kheyshek bay yenem tsi bay zikh aleyn in shtub, s'iz parve. Nit milkhiks un nit fleyshiks,..
First line (Yiddish):
זאָגט װאָס עסן ייִדן מיט גרױס חשק, בײַ יענעם צי בײַ זיך אין שטוב, ס'איז פאַרווע, ניט מיכיקס און ניט פֿליישיקס, נאָר אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Pop
Length:
2:30
On album:
C-035(e) (Adrienne Cooper / Enchanted/ A New Generation of Yiddishsong)
Track ID:
36192
Vocal:
Cooper, Adrienne — קאָפּער, חנה־פֿריידע
Vocals:
Gordon, Sarah Mina
Music Director/Clarinet/Keyboard/Arranger:
Winograd, Michael — ווינאָגראַד, מ.
Piano:
Lerner, Marilyn
Trumpet:
London, Frank
Drums/Percussion:
Wollensen, Kenny, Drums
Guitars/Back Up Vocal:
Rosen, Avi Fox
Marimba/Glokenspiel/Percussion:
Singer, Jon
Trombone:
Blacksberg, Dan
Saxaphone:
Cancura, Petr
Banjo:
Seabrook, Brandon
Trumpet:
Holmes, Ben
Back Up Vocals:
Gottlieb, Ayelet Rose
First line:
Zogt vos esn yidn mit groys kheyshek bay yenem tsi bay zikh aleyn in shtub, s'iz parve. Nit milkhiks un nit fleyshiks,..
First line (Yiddish):
זאָגט װאָס עסן ייִדן מיט גרױס חשק, בײַ יענעם צי בײַ זיך אין שטוב, ס'איז פאַרווע, ניט מיכיקס און ניט פֿליישיקס, נאָר אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Concert/Theater
Length:
2:01
On album:
V0290(4) (What's Not To Like, (October 18, 2015): A Yiddish Song Fest [Not Separated] - Subtitles)
Track ID:
42655
Vocal:
Bolotin, Suzie
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Viola da gamba:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Master of Ceremonies:
Zucker, Sheva — זוקער, שבֿע
Violin:
Li, Jenny
Violin:
Lin, Michael
First line:
Zogt vos esn yidn mit groys kheyshek bay yenem tsi bay zikh aleyn in shtub, s'iz parve. Nit ,mikkhiks un nit fleyshiks.
First line (Yiddish):
זאָגט װאָס עסן ייִדן מיט גרױס חשק, בײַ יענעם צי בײַ זיך אין שטוב, ס'איז פּאָרווע. ניט פֿליישיק צי בײַ ינעם צי בײַ זיך אין...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater
Length:
2:04
On album:
Y-012(a) (Yiddishe Lieder Parade — ייִדישע לידער פּאַראַדאַ)
Track ID:
5574
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
Gefilte fish! Gefilte fish!
First line:
געפּילטע פּיש! געפֿילטע פֿיש!
On album:
Y-015(a) (Yiddish Is Alive — ייִדיש לעבט יידיש חי)
Track ID:
5575
Vocal:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
Gefilte fish! Gefilte fish!
First line:
געפּילטע פּיש! געפֿילטע פֿיש!
On album:
E-001(f) (David Eshet Stars of Israel — דוד עשת)
Track ID:
5576
VOCAL:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
Zogt vos esn yidn mit groys kheyshek bay yenem tsi bay zikh aleyn in shtub, s'iz parve. Nit milkhiks un nit fleyshiks,..
First line:
זאָגט װאָס עסן ייִדן מיט גרױס חשק, בײַ יענעם צי בײַ זיך אין שטוב, ס'איז פאַרווע, ניט מיכיקס און ניט פֿליישיקס, נאָר אַ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Gekumen Iz Di Tsayt — געקומען איז די צײַט

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Renewal/Temple/Revolt/Liberation
Origin:
Gold Roz 124/Boiberik 17
Transliteration:
Gold Hes 12/Boiberik 17
Translation:
Gold Hes 12/Boiberik 17/alb K-081(a)
Music:
Gold Hes 86
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Bar Kokhba oder Di Zun Fun Dem Shtern"
Sheet music:
Folder:
26
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Company
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York
Date:
1918
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt, yo,
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צייַט, זי איז שוין ניט ווײַט, יאָ..
Notes:
Cover: Block letters in English and Yiddish advertising the Operetta titled "Bar Kokhba". Sung by Mrs. Prager. Large photograph of Mrs. Regina Prarg. / Also part of the song "Papus Heys Ikh" is part of this sheet music.

Recordings

On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18541
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith & Howard Fried
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt, yo, gor nit vayt
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צײַט, זי איז שױן ניט װײַט, יאָ, גאָר ניט װײַט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/March/Duet
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18520
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt, yo, gor nit vayt
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צײַט, זי איז שױן ניט װײַט, יאָ, גאָר ניט װײַט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19379
Vocal:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt, yo, gor nit vayt
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צײַט, זי איז שױן ניט װײַט, יאָ, גאָר ניט װײַט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19344
Vocal:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt, yo, gor nit vayt
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צײַט, זי איז שױן ניט װײַט, יאָ, גאָר ניט װײַט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-061(a) (Boiberik Camp Songs Field Tape Compiled by Mickey Hurewitz)
Track ID:
19623
Vocal:
Boiberik Campers
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, yo di tseyt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt,
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צײַט, יאָ די צײַט, זי איז שױן ניט װײַט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Lid Fun Di Mitele"
Language:
Yiddish
Length:
0:45
On album:
K-081(a) (World Of Our Mothers Soprano Ilana Kochinska — די װעלט פֿון אונדזערע מאַמעס)
Track ID:
26439
Vocal:
Kochinska, Ilana
Piano:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt, yo, gor nit vayt
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צײַט, זי איז שױן ניט װײַט, יאָ, גאָר ניט װײַט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
050h (Paskel, Simon/Schreiner, E./ Gekumen Iz Di Tsayt/ Di Shvue)
Track ID:
30200
Artist:
Paskel, Simon/Schreiner, E.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
V0072(a)
Track ID:
34761
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith & Howard Fried
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
First line:
Gekumen iz di tsayt, zi iz shoyn nit vayt, yo, gor nit vayt
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז די צײַט, זי איז שױן ניט װײַט, יאָ, גאָר ניט װײַט,
Language:
Yiddish

Gelt (Peled) — געלט (פּעלעד)

Author:
Peled, David — פּעלעד, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Money/Corruption/Fate

Recording

On album:
P-013(b) (David Peled Zing! Dovid'l Klezmer — דוד פּלד זינג! דווידל קלעזמער)
Track ID:
5584
Vocal:
Peled, David — פּעלעד, דוד
First line:
Gelt makht dos mentshlekh harts vi a shteyn,
First line (Yiddish):
געלט מאַכט דאָס מענטשלעך האַרץ װי אַ שטײן,
Language:
Yiddish

Geselekh — געסעלעך

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Memory/Theater
Subject:
Streets/Poverty/Occupation/Street Singer/Alienation
Transliteration:
Alb B-095(b)
Translation:
Alb B-095(b)

Recordings

On album:
S-022(f) (Yaacov Shapiro Yiddish Traditional Songs)
Track ID:
24331
Vocal:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
First line:
Dos lebn hot mikh opgenart, in a lamtern ungeshpart,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס לעבן האָט מיך אָפּגענאַרט, אין אַ לאַמטערן אָנגעשפּאַרט,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-095(b) (Hilda Bronstein Sings Yiddish Songs With Chutzpah!)
Track ID:
35940
Vocal/Arranger:
Bronstein, Hilda — בראָנשטײַן, הילדאַ
Artist:
Chutzpah
Violin/Viola:
Hamilton, Meg
Percussion:
Kozokaro, Ronen
Keyboard/Accordion/Guitar/Trumpet:
Schleider, Yair
Clarinet:
Shulman, David
Double Bass:
Moylan, Paul
First line:
Geselekh - sheyninke geselekh, nor ir lost mikh nisht faln in mayn grester noyt,
First line (Yiddish):
געסעלעך ־ שיינינקע געסעלך נאָר איר לאָסט מיך נישט פֿאַלן אין מײַן גרעסטער נויט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
4:54
On album:
Y-009(a) (Juddish Songs For Sara Yaron (Sklarski) — האַרציקע ייִדיש פֿאָלקס לידער געזונגען פֿון...שׂרה ירון (סקלאַרסקי))
Track ID:
5597
Voca;:
Yaron, Sara (Sklarski) ירון, שׂרה (סקלאַרסקי)
First line:
Do lebn hot undz fil opgenart, un...ungeshpart, shey ikh...
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס לעבן האָט אונדז אָפּגענאַרט, און...אונגעשפּאַרט, שטײ איך...
Track comment:
Streetsinger
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
W-002(j) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 1 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
5598
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Dos lebn hot mikh opgenart, un a lamtern ungeshpart,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס לעבן האָט מיך אָפּגענאַרט, און אַ לאַמטערן אָנגעשפּאַרט,
Track comment:
Streetsinger
Language:
Yiddish

Get Me To The Church On Time — װײַל איך מוז צו דער חופּה גײן

Author:
Lerner, Alan J.
Composer:
Loewe, Frederick
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Marriage/Time/Celebration

Recordings

On album:
M-009(b) (Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה)
Track ID:
35656
Vocal:
Zur, Bomba
Vocal:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
First line:
שרק נבוא לכנסיה בזמן
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty
On album:
M-009(a) (Mein Sheine Lady/My Fair Lady — מײַן שײנע לײדי)
Track ID:
5607
Yiddish Adaptation:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
First line:
Gist, brider on a bisl mashke, ir vet mikh efsher mer...
First line:
גיסט, ברידער אָן אַ ביסל משקה, איר װעט ציר עפֿשר מער נישט זען.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Yiddish text and transliteration with album notes.

Git Mir Op Mazl Tov — גיט מיר אָפּ מזל טובֿ

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wedding/Family
Origin:
Warem 80/Alb R-022(a)
Transliteration:
Alb R-022(a)
Translation:
Alb R-022(a)
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Heaven On Earth".
Sheet music:
Folder:
698
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press
Publisher address:
New York, NY
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
493
First line:
Ven a kind heybt on tsu vern fertsn, fuftsn yor…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען אַ קינד הייבט אָן צו ווערן פֿערצן-פֿופֿצן יאָר...
Notes:
Brown lettering, English/Yiddish. From the play, Heaven on Earth, an operetta in two acts. "Now playing at Public Theatre, 2nd Avenue at Fourth Street, New York. Cover includes sixteen small photos of theater people. Back cover includes Yiddish words and cast of characters in English and Yiddish.

Recordings

On album:
O-003(b) (Der Koysl Shimon Osovitsky — דער כּותל שמעון אָסאָװיצקי)
Track ID:
5679
Vocal:
Osovitsky, Shimon — אָסאָװיצקי, שמעון
First line:
Ven a kind heybt on tsu vern fiftsen, zekhtsen yor,
First line (Yiddish):
װען אַ קינד הײבט אָן צו װערן פֿיפֿצען, זעכצען יאָר,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-022(a) (Mazltov! Yiddish Folk Songs by Pearl Rottenberg & NAMA Orch)
Track ID:
5680
Artist:
Rottenberg, Pearl & NAMA Orch
First line:
Ven a kind heybt on tsu vern fertsn, fiftsen yor,
First line:
װען אַ קינד הײבט אָן צו װערן פֿערצן, פֿיפֿצען יאָר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Album notes credit lyrics to Jacobs and not "Lillian"
On album:
W-017(b) (The Wholesale Klezmer Band Joe Kurland, conductor)
Track ID:
5681
Artist:
Wholesale Klezmer Band
Vocal/Conductor:
Kurland, (Joe) Yosl — קורלאַנד, יוסל
First line:
Shpilt zhe mir, klezmorimlekh, shpilt mir yetst a freylekhs,
First line:
שפּילט זשע מיר, קלעזמאָרימלעך, שפּילט מיר יעצט אַ פֿרײלעךס,
On album:
B-028(a) (The World Of The Barry Sisters Memorable Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
5682
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Ven a kind heybt on tsu vern fertsen, fiftsen yor,
First line:
װען אַ קינד הײבט אָן צו װערן פֿערצען, פֿיפֿצען יאָר,
Track comment:
Lyrics credited to Jacobs on album
On album:
B-028(i) (The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
5683
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Ven a kind heybt on tsu vern fertsen, fiftsen yor,
First line:
װען אַ קינד הײבט אָן צו װערן פֿערצען, פֿיפֿצען יאָר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
B-028(j) (Shalom The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
5684
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Artist:
Reisman, Joe
Arranger:
Fershko, Shmuel — פֿערשקאָ, שמואל
Arranger:
Reisman, Joe
Arranger:
Manning, Dick
First line:
Ven a kind heybt on tsu vern fertsen, fiftsen yor,
First line:
װען אַ קינד הײבט אָן צו װערן פֿערצען, פֿיפֿצען יאָר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Goldele Dem Bekers — גאָלדעלע דעם בֿעקערס

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Child/Dayghter/Beauty
Sheet music:
Folder:
617
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1941
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
372
First line:
Goldele mayn sheyne, neshomele du reyne, dayn mame vet far..
First line (Yiddish):
גאָלדעלע מײַן שיינע, נשמהלע דו ריינע, דײַן מאַמע וועט פֿאַר אודז...
Notes:
Cover: English & Yiddish titles. Photo s of Ilia Trilling, Chaim Tauber and Herman Yablakoff. Price 30 cents. From Yablakoff's production of "Goldele Dem Bekers"

Recordings

On album:
027n (Yablakoff, Herman/ Goldele Dem Bekers/ Besarabia)
Track ID:
29540
Artist:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
On album:
Y-006(a) (Herman Yablakoff In Concert At The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
5737
Author/Artist:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
First line:
Goldele dem bekers, sheyn iz goldele dem bekers,
First line:
גאָלדעלע דעם בעקערס, שײן איז גאַלדעלע דעם בעקערס,
Track comment:
Part of potpourri - Fragment

Goyrl — גורל

Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Cosla, Paul — קאָסלאַ, פּאול
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
Fate

Recordings

On album:
G-003(a) (Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Mary Soreanu — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ מערי סאָרעאַנו)
Track ID:
18576
Vocal:
Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts Ensemble — דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ אַנסאַמבל
First line:
Gurl, zug (2x), vu ahin loyfn di vegn, gurl zog...
First line (Yiddish):
גורל, זאָג (2), װוּ אַהין לויפֿן די װעגן, גורל זאָג...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-039(a) (Ethel Kovenski From Song to Song — עטל קאָװענסקי פֿון ליד צו ליד לידער אין ייִדיש, רוסיש און עברית)
Track ID:
5782
Author:
Osherovitsh, Hersh — אָשעראָװיטש, הערש
Composer/Artist:
Kovenski, Ethel — קאָװענסקי, עטל
Piano/Arranger:
Kogan, Lev — קאָגאַן, לעװ
First line:
Kh'hob gezukht dikh in der gantser shtot,
First line:
כ'האָב געזוכט דיך אין דער גאַנצער שטאָט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

HMS Pinafore, Finale (Yid) — דער שירץ, פֿינאַלי

Author:
Gilbert, W. S
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Englishman

Recording

On album:
P-008(a) (Der Shirtz / H. M. S. Pinafore in Yiddish)
Track ID:
5835
Vocal:
Kadimah Group of Hadassah
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Organ:
Newman, L. organ accomp.
Cast Member:
Feldman, Renee Kreutzer
Cast Member:
Heller, Ruth Pearl
First line:
Ir darft nit freygn shayles, ikh hob dokh ale mayles,
First line (Yiddish):
אַיר דאַרפֿט ניט פּרעגן שאלות, איך האָב דאָך אַלע מעלות,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Also includes adaptation of "For He Is A Englishman"
Language:
Yiddish

A Yidish Lid — אַ ייִדיש ליד

Author:
Medoff, Sam
Composer:
Medoff, Sam
Genre:
Lament/Theater
Subject:
Hope/Memory
Song comment:
Includes "traveling melody motiv" from "Habibi"

Recordings

On album:
K-092(a) (Yiddish & Klezmer Music/ From the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings)
Track ID:
30743
Artist:
Begelman Sisters
First line:
Tir un toyer, iberal farmakht, dos lebn shlept zikh vi aneybike nakht
First line (Yiddish):
טיר און טױער, איבעראַל פֿאַרמאַכט, דאָס לעבן שלעפּט זיך װי אַן..
Track comment:
Originally recorded New York, August 1939, Victor 25-5020
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
With choral group
Length:
3:21
On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
694
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Tir un toyer, iberal farmakht, dos lebn shlept zikh vi an eybike nakht,
First line (Yiddish):
טיר און טױער, איבעראַל פֿאַרמאַכט, דאָס לעבן שלעפּט זיך װי אַן..
Track comment:
Song omitted on album label
Language:
Yiddish

Haifa (Yid) — חיפה (ייִדיש)

Author:
Stutchkoff, N.
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater/Place
Subject:
Haifa

Recording

On album:
R-027(a) (William Royal sings Romantic Music of the Jewish Theatre)
Track ID:
5905
Vocal:
Royal, William
First line:
Haifa, vi zis dayn nomen klingt mir, haifa, a lid dayn numen, zingt mir
First line:
חיפה, װי זיס דײַן נאָמען,קלינגט מיר, חיפה, אַ ליד דײַן נאָמען, זינגט מיר...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Halevay (Oysher) — הלװאַי (אױשער)

Author:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Composer:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Love/Food/Fish/Plum/Fruit
Music:
Metro Album 43
Additional song notes:
If Only
Sheet music:
Folder:
924
Series:
4
Arranger:
Scher, William
Arranged for:
Piano
Publisher:
Metro Music Co
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, NY
Date:
1951
Provenance:
Gift of Carol Weinbaum
Folder:
1011
Series:
4
Arranger:
Scher, William
Arranged for:
Bb Clarinet/ Bb Tenor Sax
Publisher:
Metro Music Co
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, NY
Date:
1951
Provenance:
Gift of Carol Weinbaum

Recordings

On album:
S-130(a) (Shtreiml/ Spicy Paprikash)
Track ID:
38102
Piano, Electric Piano:
Rosenblatt, Jason
Vocals, Hammond B3:
Dolgin, Josh
Drums:
Arsenault, Thierry
Bass:
Harrod, Ariel
Vocals, Trumpet:
Watts, Susan
Backing Vocals:
Rosenblatt, Abby
Trombone:
Lemisch, Rachel — לעמיש, רחל
First line:
Halevay, volt ikh geven a floymen boym,
First line:
הלװאי, װאָלט איך געװען אַ פֿלאָמען בױם,
Language:
Yiddish/Enlgish
Length:
3:01
On album:
B-028(g) (The Barry Sisters A Time To Remember)
Track ID:
5991
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Halevay, volt ikh geven a floymen boym,
First line (Yiddish):
הלװאי, װאָלט איך געװען אַ פֿלאָמען בױם,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-025(a) (Play More Cheerfully/ Fayerlech/ Jewish Folk Ensemble Vilnus — פֿרײלעך זאָל זײַן)
Track ID:
5992
Artist:
Magid, Yakov & Fayerlekh Folk Ens — מאַגיד, יעקבֿ און פֿײַערלעך פֿאָלק אַנס
Artist:
Fayerlekh Folk Ensemble — פֿײַערלעך פֿאָלק אַנסאַנבל
Director:
Glushkov, Vladimir, director — גלוסקאָװ, װלאַדמיר, דיריגענט
First line:
Halevay, volt ikh geven gefilte fish,
First line (Yiddish):
הלװאי, װאָלט איך געװען געפֿילטע פֿיש,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
See "Hal'vay" published in Goldfarb - 2 p 180
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
5993
Vocal:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Halevay, volt ikh geven a floymen boym freyen…
First line:
הלװאי, װאָלט איך געװען אַ פֿלאָמען בױם,
Track comment:
Halevay, I wish I were a keg of beer.
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
O-005(h) (Moishe Oysher At His Best with Moshe Koussevitzky — פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
5994
Vocal:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Halevay, volt ikh geven a floymen boym freyen…
First line:
הלװאי, װאָלט איך געװען אַ פֿלאָמען בױם,
Track comment:
Halevay, I wish I were a keg of beer.
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
M-034(c) (The Mazeltones Meshugge For You)
Track ID:
5995
Vocal:
Mazeltones
First line:
Halevay, volt ikh geven a floymen boym
First line:
הלװאי, װאָלט איך געװען אַ פֿלאָמען בױם,
Track comment:
Halevay, I wish I were a keg of beer.
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
B-028(f) (Golden Voices of Israel No 3 Bagelman Sisters and Others)
Track ID:
5996
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Halevay, volt ikh geven a floymen boym,
First line:
הלװאי, װאָלט איך געװען אַ פֿלאָמען בױם,
Track comment:
Halevay, I wish I were a keg of beer.
Language:
Yiddish/English

Hamakhshefe Overture — המכשפה אָװערטור

Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18542
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Artist:
Orchestra
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Israeli version of "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishemakherin"
Style:
Instrumental

Haserenade (The Serenade, Heb) — הסרנדה

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
M-003(e) (Avrom Ovinu Neged Sore Imuna Shiri Hakhumash - Itsik Manger — אברהם אבינו נגד שׂרה אמנו שירי החומש של איציק מאנגער בּעברית)
Track ID:
6141
Vocal:
Lev, Edna — לב, עדנה
Vocal:
Artsi, Shlomo — ארצי, שלמה
Translation, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Track comment:
Hebrew version of Manger's "Khumash Lider" - "Medresh Itsik"
Language:
Hebrew

A Yor Nokh Mayn Khasene — אַ יאָר נאָך מײַן חתונה

Also known as:
Beser Tsu Blayben A Moyd
Author:
Reingold, Isaac — רײַנגאָלד, יצחק
Composer:
Reingold, Isaac — רײַנגאָלד, יצחק
Genre:
Theater/Lament/Humorous
Subject:
Wife/Abuse/Misery/Marriage
Origin:
ML PYS 253/FRCS2/K-026(k)2
Transliteration:
ML PYS 253/Alb K-030(a)/K-026(k)2
Translation:
ML PYS 254/Alb K-030(a)/K-026(k)2
Music:
ML PYS 255/FRCS2
Additional song notes:
A Year Since My Wedding
Sheet music:
Folder:
674
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, H. A.
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
S. Schenker
Publisher address:
66 Canal St. New York City
Date:
1913
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
452
First line:
A yor ersht nokh mayn khasene un zet vi kuk ikh oys…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר ערשט נאָך מײַן חתונה און זעט ווי איך קוק אויס
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of H. A. Russotto. Price; Piano 50 cents, Violin 30 cents. Three long verses in Yiddish in centerfold. "Schenker's latest catalogue" listing on back cover.
Folder:
31
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
The Hebrew Publishin Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St. New York, NY
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
A Yor ersht nokh mayn khasene un zet vi kuk ikh...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר נאָך מײַן חתונה, און זעט װי קוק איך אױס!
Notes:
Cover: Title in large dark blue Yiddish letters. Transliteration ì in small block letters. Small photograph of a man, presumably ì Reingold. Listing of "New Russian, Polish, Ukrainian and ì Rumanian Melodies for Piano and Violin", with prices.

Recordings

On album:
K-064(a) (Jiddischkeit a concert in the Jewish Spirit Bente Kahn)
Track ID:
18694
Artist:
Kahan, Bente
Artist:
Gjertrud's Gipsy Orchestra
Conductor:
Okland, Gjertrud
First line:
A yor nokh mayn khasene, zet vi ikh ze oys!
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר נאָך מײַן חתונה, זעט װי איך זע אױס!
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-063(a)1 (Sarah Benjamin / Lidelakh Vol 1/ 101 Favorite Yiddish and Russian Folksongs)
Track ID:
21958
Artist:
Benjamin, Sarah
First line:
A yor nokh mayn khasene, zet vi ikh kuk oys!
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר נאָך מײַן חתונה, זעט װי איך קוק אױס!
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-074(a) (Markus Bishko and The Alaska Klezmer Band)
Track ID:
25305
Artist:
Bishko, Markus & Alaska Klezmer
Artist:
Netsky, Hankus
Artist:
Nokhes Fun Newbury
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
010e (Abe Schwartz Orchestra/ A Yor Nokh Mayn Khasene/ A Glezele Vayn)
Track ID:
29067
Artist:
Abe Schwartz Orchestra — אײב שװאַרץ אָרקעסטער
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
R-056(b) (Astrid Ruff/ Chante, Reyzele, Chante!/ Chansons De Femmes En Yiddish)
Track ID:
38225
Contrebasse / Doublebass:
Laurent, Gautier
Accordeon:
Weyh, Yves
Chant / Vocal:
Ruff, Astrid
First line:
A yor ersht nokh mayn khasene Un zet vi kuk ikh oys Taynet a yung vaybele un...
First line:
אַ יאָר ערשט נאָך מײַן חתונה און זעט ווי קוק איך אויס,
Language:
French/Yiddish
Length:
3:28
On album:
K-026(k)2 (Klezmania/The Black Cat/Di Shvartse Kats — די שוואַרצע קאַץ)
Track ID:
42230
Clarinet/Guitar/Backing Vocal:
Myrocki, Lionel
Bayan:
Breytman, David
Double Bass/Vocal/Guitar/Harmonica:
Krycer, David
Vocal/Percussion:
Mrocki, Freydi
Arrangement:
Klezmania
First line:
A yor ersht nokh mayn khasene un zet vi kuk ikh oyst aynet a yung vaybele un…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר ערשט נאָך מײַן חתונה און זעט ווי קוק איך אויס, טענהט אַ יונג ווײַבעלע
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Jazz/Klezmer
Length:
4:12
On album:
S-057(a) (Lifshe Schaechter-Widman A Yiddish Folksinger from Bukovina — ליפֿשע שעכטער-װידמאַן אַז דו פֿורסט אַװעק)
Track ID:
790
Artist:
Schaechter-Widman, L. — שעכטער־װידמאַן, ליפֿשע
First line:
A yor nokh mayn khasene, zet vi ikh kuk oys!
First line:
אַ יאָר נאָך מײַן חתונה, זעט װי איך קוק אױס!
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
K-030(a) (Kapelye Future and Past — קאַפּיליע)
Track ID:
791
Vocal:
Waletzky, Josh — װאָלעטסקי, יהודה
Conductor:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
First line:
A yor nokh mayn khasene, zet vi ikh kuk oys!
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר נאָך מײַן חתונה, זעט װי איך קוק אױס!
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk
On album:
K-044(a) (L'CHAIM! The Joy Of Klezmer)
Track ID:
792
Artist:
L'chiam Klezmer Ensemble
First line:
A yor nokh mayn khasene, zet vi ikh kuk oys!
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר נאָך מײַן חתונה, זעט װי איך קוק אױס!
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-037(a) (Klezmer V'od KLEZ ENCOUNTERS OF THE YIDDISH KIND)
Track ID:
793
Artist:
Klexmer V'od
Vocal:
Alexander, Sharon
First line:
My wedding was a year ago, and what have I to show?
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
On album:
N-013(a) (The Nisht Geferlach Klezmer Band)
Track ID:
794
Artist:
Nisht Geferlekh Klezmer Band — נישט געפֿערלעך קלעזמער באַנדע
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
R-001(b) (Raasche Jewish Folk Songs of Europe)
Track ID:
795
Artist:
Raasche
Track comment:
Medley with "Lomir Ale In Eynem" - recorded under "Freilach"
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-029(f) (The Klezmer Conservatory Band Old World Beat)
Track ID:
796
Artist:
Klezmer Conservatory Band
Artist:
Harlan, Evan, accordion
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
B-214(a) (Susan Bauer: von der khupe zum Klezkamp, Klezmer-Musik in New York)
Track ID:
42631
Artist:
Kapelye — קאַפּעליע
Artist:
Waletzky, Josh — װאָלעטסקי, יהודה
First line:
A yor ersht nokh mayn khasene un zet vi kuk ikh oys, taynet a yung vaybele un…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יאָר ערשט נאָך מײַן חתונה און זעט ווי קוק איך אויס, טײַנעט אַ ייִנג…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk
Length:
3:38

Herring Mit Potatoes — הערינג מיט פּאָטײטאָס

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
Food/Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Goulash/Gefilte Fish/Litvak/Herring/Potatoes
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1458 -2015WNTL/
Translation:
Ephemera 1458 -2015/ WNTL OCT 18, 2915
Additional song notes:
Ephemera 1458: See 2015 program for translat and translit

Recordings

On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21794
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Herring mit potatoes (2x), s'iz a maykhl farn baykhl,
First line (Yiddish):
הערינג מיט פּאָטײטאָס (2), סיאיז אַ מאכל פֿאַרן בײַכל, הערינג...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of "From Ellis Island to the East Side"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
002q (Paskel, Simon/ Herring And Potatoes/ Un A Kind Vos Iz Di Velt)
Track ID:
28841
Vocal:
Paskel, Simon — פּאַסקאַל, סײַמאָן
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
V0290(4)(a)
Track ID:
43162
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Violin:
Li, Jenny
Violin:
Lin, Michael
Viola da Gamba:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
First line:
In New York az ir vil do a lebn makhn, az eyner pedit mit kalibatin zoly ir fun im nit lakhn, oyb ir vilt
First line (Yiddish):
אין ניו יאָרק אַז איר וויל דאָ אַ לעבן מאַכן, אַז איינער פּעדעלט מיט קאַליבאַלן זאָלט איר פֿון ים ניט לאַכן, אויב איר..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater

Hodl Mitn Shtrudl — האָדל מיטן שטרודל

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theater/Double Entendre/Novelty/Vaudeville/Rhymed Couplets
Subject:
Hodl/Strudl
Translation:
Ephemera 1114
Additional song notes:
Hodl With the Shtrudl

Recordings

On album:
T-023(a) (Those Were The Days)
Track ID:
6679
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Golden Land Orchestra
First line:
Oy, Hodl, Hodl, Hodl, vos herst zikh mitn shtrudl
First line:
אױ, האָדל, האָדל, האָדל, װאָס הערט זיך מיטן שטרודל
Track comment:
From "Those Were The Days"
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
6680
Vocal/English Adaptation:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Piano/Musical Director:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Oy, Hodl, Hodl, Hodl, vos hert zikh mitn shtrudl,
First line:
אױ, האָדל, האָדל, האָדל, װאָס הערט זיך מיטן שטרודל,
Track comment:
From "Those Were The Days"
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Suggestive/Theatrical
On album:
L-002(b) (Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
6678
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Oy, Hodl, Hodl, Hodl, est aykh mitn shtrudl,
First line:
אױ, האָדל, האָדל, האָדל, עסט אײַך מיטן שטרודל,
On album:
F-068(a) (Benjy Fox Rosen/ Tick Tock — טיק־טאָק)
Track ID:
36487
Vocal/Arranger:
Fox-Rosen, Benjy
First line:
Oy, Hodl, Hodl, Hodl, vos hert zikh mitn shtrudl, es iz geshmak, Ikh hob es.
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, האָדל, האָדל, האָדל, װאָס הערט זיך מיטן שטרודל, איך האָב עס זייער ליב,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Suggestive/Theatrical/Klezmer
Length:
3:51

Abi Er Ken Tantsn — אַבי ער קען טאַנצן

Author:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
Composer:
Windish, Samuel
Genre:
Pop/Theater
Subject:
Dance/Dancing Fool
Sheet music:
Folder:
880
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
GS Shirmer Royal Brand
Date:
1939
Provenance:
Gift of RA Friedman, 2005, in memory of his grandfather, Henry Berman
First line:
Hert zikh tsi tsu mir, ir tayere meydelekh
First line (Yiddish):
הערט זיך צי צו מיר, איר טײַערע מיידעלעך,
Notes:
Facimile copy (incomplete)/ Page from newpaper including advertising Henry Berman (composer) as entertainer at "Club Old Europe" Image file on CD of Sheet Music to "Abi Er Ken Tantsn" and "Tsu Shpet" (Sheet Music 881) in this foder #880 Sh

Recordings

On album:
021l (Begelman (Barry) Sisters/ Abi Er Ken Tantsn/ Sheyn Vi Di Levone)
Track ID:
29371
Artist:
Begelman (Barry) Sisters
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(f) (Golden Voices of Israel No 3 Bagelman Sisters and Others)
Track ID:
811
Author:
Windish, Samuel
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Hert zikh tsu tsu mir, ir tayere meydlekh, Ikh vil aykh...
First line (Yiddish):
הערט זיך צו צו מיר, איר טײַערע מײדלעך, איך װיל אײַך זאָגן...
Language:
Yiddish

Hu Tsa Tsa — אָ טצאַ טצאַ

Author:
Kanapoff, Fishel — קאַנאַפּאָף, פֿישעל
Composer:
Kanapoff, Fishel — קאַנאַפּאָף, פֿישעל
Genre:
Theater/Humorous/Vaudville
Subject:
Song/Jokes/Shtik
Origin:
Kammen JT 68
Transliteration:
Alb L-009(a)
Translation:
Alb D-016(a)/Alb M-068(a)55
Music:
Kammen JT 38
Additional song notes:
Couplets subject to "alteration, variation, addition, substitution"

Recordings

On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33379
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Barcelona Symphony
Conductor:
Mester, Jorge
Arranger:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Arranger:
Henning, Paul
First line:
Ikh zing far aykh yezt a lid, hu tsa tsa (2), oyb dos lid iz zeyer gut,…
First line (Yiddish):
איך זינג פֿאַר אײַך יעזט אַ ליד, הו צאַ צאַ (2), אויב דאָס ליד איז זייער גוט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Vaudeville/Rhymed Couplets/Jokes
Length:
3:11
On album:
L-009(a) (Yiddish Sing Along with Cy Levitan- His Orchestra and Chorus — ייִדיש זינג מיט)
Track ID:
6737
Author/Composer:
Kanapoff, Fishel — קאַנאַפּאָף, פֿישעל
Artist:
Cy Levitan Orchestra and Chorus
First line:
Ikh zing far aykh yetst a lid, hoo tsa tsa, hoo tsa tsa,
First line:
איך זינג פֿאַר אײַך יעצט אַ ליד, אָ טצאַ טצאַ, אָ טצאַ טצאַ,
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
6738
Author/Composer:
Kanapoff, Fishel — קאַנאַפּאָף, פֿישעל
Artist:
Adler, Bruce
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Zingen vel ikh yetst a lid, hoo tsa tsa, hoo tsa tsa,
First line:
זינגען װעל איך יעצט אַ ליד, אָ טצאַ טצאַ, אָ טצאַ טצאַ,
Track comment:
From "Those Were The Days" & "On Second Avenue
On album:
D-016(a) (Miriam Dvorin Yiddish Songs Grandma Soup)
Track ID:
6739
Author/Composer:
Kanapoff, Fishel — קאַנאַפּאָף, פֿישעל
Artist:
Dvorin, Miriam
First line:
Ikh vel zingen far aykh a lid, hoo tsa tsa, hoo tsa tsa
First line:
איך װעל זינגען פֿאַר אײַך אַ ליד, אָ טצאַ טצאַ, אָ טצאַ טצאַ,

A Call From Greenwich Village

Author:
Booker, Bob
Composer:
Feinerman, Georgie
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Mother/Daughter/Mistaken Identity

Recording

On album:
W-012(a) (When You're In Love The Whole World Is Jewish)
Track ID:
68
Vocal:
Walker, Betty
Artist:
You Don't Have To Be Jewish Play..
Vocal:
Harper, Valerie
First line:
Hello. Hello mama. Hello sweetheart, My Shirley doesn't…
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
The minute I hang up the phone, I'm goin' to kill myself!
Language:
English
Style:
Skit/Telephone Conversation/Spoken Word

Hotsa Mama — האָצאַ מאַמאַ

Genre:
Folk/Theater/Vaudeville/Humorous/Couplets

Recordings

On album:
L-002(b) (Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
6875
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Sha (Sa), a lidl zing ikh yetst far aykh,
First line:
שאַ, (סאַ) אַ לידל זינג איך יעצט פֿאַר אײַך,
On album:
B-012(f) (Peysekhe Burshteyn Zingt Lider Fun Mit 30 Yor Tsurik — פּסחקע בורשטײן זינגט לידער פֿון מיט 30 יאָר צוריק)
Track ID:
6876
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Hotsa mama, pir batsotse, hulye kaptsen, hak keyn tshaynik,
First line:
האָצאַ מאַמע, פּיר באַצאָצע, הוליע קאַפּצן, האַק קײן טשיניל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
B-038(b) (Bodo / Sure Beile — באָדאָ / שרה ביילע)
Track ID:
33034
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
First line:
Zingen iz a gute zakh, ale zenen ades, az ikh hob a fidele,...
First line (Yiddish):
זינגען איז אַ גוטע זאַך, אַלע זענען עדעס, אויב איך האָב אַ פֿידעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Couplets
Length:
3:33
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41729
First line:
Hotsa mama, pir batsotse, hulye kaptsen, hak keyn tshaynik,
First line (Yiddish):
האָצאַ מאַמע, פּיר באַצאָצע, הוליע קאַפּצן, האַק קײן טשיניל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Vaudeville/
On album:
P-082(a) (Pushkin Klezmer Band: Klezmer Uber Alles)
Track ID:
42609
Vocal/Clarinet:
Gerasimov, Mitya
Trombone:
Sagitov, Oleksiv 'Sayid'
Keyboards:
Sidash, Igor
Guitar:
Kovalenko, Dmitry
Double Bass:
Kirik, Kristina
Drums:
Yakovchuk, Roman
Arranger:
Pushkin Klezmer Band
Accordion:
Zmorka, Shevket
Language:
Russian
Style:
Klezmer
Length:
2:54

Hotsmakhs Finale — שיר הסיום של הוצמאַך

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18563
Vocal:
Banai, Yosi — בּנאי, יוסי
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Hamkhshefa" Includes melody of Blinden Shpil
Language:
Hebrew

Hotsmakhs Kuplets — האָצמאַכס קופּלעטס

Also known as:
To Hell With Them
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Humorous/Theater
Subject:
Curses/Devil

Recordings

On album:
R-024(a) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen A Montage/Documentary)
Track ID:
6878
Vocal:
Rippel, Mano — ריפּל, מאָנאָ
Narrator:
Willens, Rita Jacobs
Director:
Schwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים
First line:
Sholem Aleykhem! Vushe, ir derkent mikh nit, dos bin ikh,
First line (Yiddish):
שלום עליכם! װאָסשהע, איר דערקענט מיך מיט, דאָס בין איך, האָצמאַך
Track comment:
From Album G-002(b)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(d)4 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 07 and 08)
Track ID:
6879
Vocal:
Rippel, Mano — ריפּל, מאָנאָ
Narration:
Katzman, Dr. Jacob
Director:
Schwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים
First line:
Sholem Aleykhem! Vos zhe, ir derkent mikh nit, dos bin ikh,
First line (Yiddish):
שלום עליכם! װאָס זשע, איר דערקענט מיך מיט, דאָס בין איך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 8, Yiddish Theatre, cont'd - Goldfadn
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18506
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Vocal:
Ripel, Mano — ריפּעל, מאַנאָ
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Sholem aleykem, voszhe, ir derkent mikh nisht, dos bin ikh,
First line (Yiddish):
שלום עליכם, װאָסזשע, איר דערקענט מיך נישט, דאָס בין איך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18547
Vocal:
Banai, Yosi — בּנאי, יוסי
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "To Hell With Them"
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
"Gilbert and Sullivan"/Couplets
On album:
xG-002(d)
Track ID:
18548
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Vocal:
Banai, Yosi — בּנאי, יוסי
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Composer:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Track comment:
Recorded under "To Hell With Them"

Hula Lou

Author:
Charles, Milton
Author:
King, Wayne
Author:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Charles, Milton
Composer:
King, Wayne
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop/Rique
Subject:
Sailors//Hula//Shake/Notoriety/Sexy/Vamp/Crew
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recordings

On album:
T-016(a) (The Last Of The Red Hot Mamas Sophie Tucker's Greatest Hits)
Track ID:
6901
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Author:
Charles, M. / W. King
Artist:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
You can talk all you want about women, that a sailor known..
On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42711
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
You can talk all You want about women, said a sailor known as Dan McCan…
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
2:24

Hulye Kaptsn — הוליע קבּצן

Also known as:
Zets (Hulye Kaptsn)
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Humor
Subject:
Poor Man/Kaptsn/Carefree/Poverty
Additional song notes:
Begger's Joy Celebrate Pauper
Sheet music:
Folder:
1047
Series:
4
Arranger:
Ot Azoj Klezmerband
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Translator:
Joris von Beek
Texts:
Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Joris von Beek
Date:
2005
Provenance:
Gift of Joris von Beek
First line:
Tsu genisn fun dem lebn hot dokh yeder apetit, vayl azoy...
First line (Yiddish):
צו געניסן פֿון דאָס ליבן האָט דאָך יעדער אַפּיטיט, ווײַל אַזוי צו לעבן...

Recordings

On album:
B-012(c) (Di Freylekhe Kabtsonim 4 Burshteyns — די פֿרײלעכע קבּצנים 4 בורשטײנס)
Track ID:
6903
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Hulye kaptsn, hulye, oy oy oy hulye kaptsn, hulye, oy oy...
First line (Yiddish):
הוליע קבּצן, הוליע, אוי אױ אױ הוליע קבּצן, הוליע, אױ אױ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-021(a)2 (Yiddish New York - Paris - Varsovie 1910-1940 - CD 2)
Track ID:
23784
Vocal:
Lubin, Annie
Artist:
Dave Tarras Orchestra
First line:
Tsu genisn fun dem lebn, hot dokh yeder apetit,
First line (Yiddish):
צו געניסן פֿון דעם לעבן, האָט דאָך יעדער אַפּעטיט,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Zetz"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Cabaret/Rhymed Couplets
On album:
056n (Medoff, David, tenor/ Hulye Kavtsn/ Noakhs Tive)
Track ID:
30415
Vocal:
Medoff, David
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
050a (Nathanson, Julius/ Latest Improvements/ Hulye Kaptsen)
Track ID:
30187
Vocal:
Nathanson, Julius
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41713
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Hulye kaptsn, hulye, oy oy oy hulye kaptsn, hulye, oy oy...
First line (Yiddish):
הוליע קבּצן, הוליע, אוי אױ אױ הוליע קבּצן, הוליע, אױ אױ...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater
Length:
1:18
On album:
D-041(a) (Lillian Davis: Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
42415
Vocal:
Davidson, Lillian
First line:
Hulye Kapatsn, un frey zikh dales, ver far tunis, du host dokh ales, du darfst
First line (Yiddish):
הוליע קבּצן, און פֿריי זיך דלות ווער פֿאַר תּענית, דו האָסט דאַך אַלעס, דו דאַרסט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Acapella
Length:
0;25

I Am The Captain Of The Pinafore — איך בין דער קאַפּיטאַן

Author:
Gilbert, W. S
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Genre:
Humorous/Theater
Subject:
Ship/Crew/Captain/

Recordings

On album:
P-008(a) (Der Shirtz / H. M. S. Pinafore in Yiddish)
Track ID:
6955
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Kadimah Group of Hadassah
Organ:
Newman, L. organ accomp.
Cast Member:
Feldman, Renee Kreutzer
Cast Member:
Heller, Ruth Pearl
First line:
Ikh bin der kapitan fun der shirts un a zeyer guter balebos,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין דער קאַפּיטאַן פֿון דער שירץ, און אַ זײער גוטער בּעל־הבּית,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Ikh Bin Der Kapitan"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-008(b) (Der Shirtz (Philadelphia) H. M. S. Pinafore in Yiddish)
Track ID:
6956
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Prayne, Joseph and Phila Group
First line:
Ikh bin der kapitan fun der shif, un a zeyer guter balebos,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין דער קאַפּיטאַן פֿון דער שיף, און אַ זײער גוטער בּעל־הבּית,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-008(c) (Der Yiddisher Pinafore G & S Yiddish Light Opera Company)
Track ID:
22839
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Goldstein, Arthur & Chorus
Artist:
Yiddish Light Opera Co-Long Island
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Mayne khavarim, gut morgn, yo, gut morgen, ikh bin shoyn...
First line:
מײַנע חבֿרים, גוט מאָרגן, יאָ, גוט מאָרגן, איך בין שױן צוגעדולד..
Track comment:
Recorded under "Mayne Khavarim, Gut Morgn"
On album:
P-008(d)1 (HMS Pinafore/ Andy Shoyer as Captain)
Track ID:
38487
Vocal:
Shoyer, Andrew
Supporting Ensemble:
6th Grade Class, Lynnewood School
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Humorous/Field Recording
On album:
P-008(d)2 (Hms Pinafore/ Albert Freedman as Captain)
Track ID:
38488
Vocal:
Freedman, Albert
Supporting Ensemble:
6th Grade Class, Lynnewood School
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
Style:
Humorous/Field Recording

I Ain't Takin' Orders From No One

Author:
Rose, Fred.
Composer:
Rose, Fred.
Genre:
Theater/American/Pop
Subject:
Orders/Independence/Choice//Appearance
Origin:
T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recordings

On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42713
First line:
Tell that fella with the big physique to stop lirting with me, I'm not to be had
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Risque
Length:
3:07
On album:
T-016(a) (The Last Of The Red Hot Mamas Sophie Tucker's Greatest Hits)
Track ID:
7028
Author/Composer:
Rose, Fred.
Artist:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Tell that fellow with the big physique to stop flirting...

If I Were A Gentile Witch — אעלו רק הייתי מכשפה של הגוים

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18551
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
FRom Israeli Cast Album of Hamakhshefa"
Language:
Hebrew

If I Were A Rich Man

Author:
Harnick, Sheldon
Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Wealth/Poverty/House/Livestock/Wife/Servants/Importance/
Additional song notes:
From "Fiddler On the Roof" See Gottlieb 147-48 for relationship between "I Met A Girl", "The Wedding Samba", "I Fell Like I'm Not Out Of Bed Yet", "If I Were A Rich Man"
Sheet music:
Folder:
1215
Series:
4
Arranger:
Richard Gendelman
Texts:
Music Only
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
Notes:
Music

Recordings

On album:
Z-016(b) (Nigunim Of Gold Israel Zohar — ניגונים של זהב ישׂראל זוהר)
Track ID:
7051
Clarinet:
Zohar, Israel — זוהר, ישׂראל
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
Y-015(a) (Yiddish Is Alive — ייִדיש לעבט יידיש חי)
Track ID:
7052
Clarinet:
Feidman, Giora — פיידמן, גיורא
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
D-011(a) (Dimitri Dourakine Und Sein Orchester Shalom)
Track ID:
7053
Artist:
Dourakine, Dimitri & Orch
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
F-013(c) (Freilechs & chassidic songs Giora Feidman - Clarinet — פֿרײלעכס ונעימות חסידיות גיורא פיידמן - קלרינט)
Track ID:
7054
Clarinet:
Feidman, Giora — פיידמן, גיורא
Artist:
Israel Recording Orch — תזמורת ההקלטות
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Style:
Instrumental/Orchestral
On album:
B-005(a) (Herschel Bernardi sings Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
7044
Vocal:
Bernardi, Herschel
Arranger/Conductor:
Matz, Peter
First line:
If I were a rich man...all day long I'd beri beri bom,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
B-028(h) (The Barry Sisters sing Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
7045
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Arranger/Conductor:
Feller, Sid
First line:
If I were a rich man...all day long I'd beri beri bom,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
F-003(b) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Broadway Cast Album)
Track ID:
7046
Vocal:
Mostel, Zero
Vocal:
Everett, Tayna
First line:
Dear God, you made many, many poor people, I realize it...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
If I were a rich man...all day long I'd beri beri bom,
Language:
English
On album:
F-003(c) (Fiddler On The Roof Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Track ID:
7047
Vocal:
Topol, Chaim — טופּול, חיים
Arranger/Conductor:
Williams, John
First line:
O dear Lord, you made many, many poor people, I realize...
Language:
English
On album:
R-024(a) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen A Montage/Documentary)
Track ID:
7048
Vocal:
Mostel, Zero
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Narrator:
Willens, Rita Jacobs
First line:
Dear God, you made many, many poor people,
Track comment:
Interwoven excerpts from Albums F-03(a) & (b)
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
B-012(j) (Mike Burstyn Live In Jerusalem — מײַק בורשטײן)
Track ID:
7049
Voval:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Dear God, you made many, many poor people,
Track comment:
Medley with "Sunrise Sunset"
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
R-028(a) (Paul Rothman & His Orchestra present A Taste of Israel)
Track ID:
7050
Artist:
Paul Rothman Orchestra
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
V-013(a) (Jewish Impressions Soloists Ensemble Via Tertia)
Track ID:
19930
Artist:
Via Tertia Soloist Ensemble
Conductor/Arranger:
Heifetz, Samuel
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
C-032(e) (Chutzpah Lebn zol Kolombus)
Track ID:
21464
Vocal:
Krasnowsky, Frank
Piano:
Steuer, Sydney Anschell
First line:
If I were a rich man...all day long I'd beri beri bom,
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Language:
English
On album:
R-045(a) (Oj, Bruderl, Lechajim/ Chaim Rosenbaum/ Wlodzimerz Slopak — אױ, ברודערל, לחיים)
Track ID:
25705
Guitar:
Rosenbaum, Khaim
Violin:
Slopek, Wlodzimerz
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Fiddler On The Roof
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
M-060(a)
Track ID:
26805
Artist:
Klezmerim [M-060(a)]
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-022(m) (Mickey Katz Fiddler On The Roof)
Track ID:
31304
Clarinet:
Katz, Mickey
Trumpet:
Klein, Manny
Violin:
Gill, Benny
Woodwinds:
Bercov, Morris
Trombone:
Shepard, Thomas
Piano:
Sherman, Ray
Bass:
Rubin, Meyer
Drums:
Weiss, Sam
Percussion:
Flynn, Frank
Percussion:
Bunker, Larry
Arranger:
Farber, Nat
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Theatre
Length:
2:52
On album:
N-029(a) (Nigunim Klezmer Band — ניגונים \ קלעזמער קאַפּעליע)
Track ID:
33040
Tuba:
Belobrov, Valery
Accordion/Artistic Director:
Kazdan, Igor
Violin:
Kazdan, Natalia
Artist:
Nigunim Klezmer Band
Flute:
Sinyakova-Belobrova, Alexandra
Guitar:
Kadenko, Sergey
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Concert
Length:
1:36
On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31691
Vocal:
Bernardi, Herschel
First line:
If I were a rich man, ya da da di dum, all day long I'd chiri bidi bam…
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Orchestral Accompaniment
Length:
0:34
On album:
F-024(j) (Dudu Fisher In Concert From Israel)
Track ID:
34976
Vocal:
Fisher, Dovid (Dudu) פֿישער, דוד (דודו)
Language:
English
Style:
Israeli
Length:
3:54
On album:
K-026(q) (Fiddler on the Road Rubinstein Klezmer Project Klezmer, Ladino, and Balkan Songs)
Track ID:
39010
Piano and Vocals:
Kolonomos, Thomas Yehuda Martincevic
Accordion:
Meskovic, Almir
violin:
Rubinstein, Ya'akov
Length:
3:10
On album:
Y-034(a) (Yiddish Songs/ Tous les plus grands tubes Yiddishes du monde)
Track ID:
39178
First line:
Oy, rubenu sheloynim olstof bashaf velt mit a grosse koved
Language:
Yiddish

Oyb Mir Zenen Aykh Umbakant — אױב מיר זײַנען אײַך אומבאַקאַנט

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Adaptation/Gilbert & Sullivan
Subject:
Introduction/Gentlemen/Ladies/Japan
Additional song notes:
Yiddish adaptation of "If You Want To Know Who We Are"

Ikh Benk Aheym (Satz) — איך בענק אַהײם (זאַץ)

Author:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Holidays/Havdola/Shabos/Yom Kippur/Khasidim/Kheyder/Family
Origin:
Alb S-025(a)
Additional song notes:
I Long For Home From the musical "Dem Rebns Nigun" Heskes 2944. See "Ikh Benk Aheym (Malavasky" for similar song.
Related information in folder 785:
Comments:
1. Yiddish Text

Recordings

On album:
S-025(a) (Ludwig Satz At The Yiddish Theatre Volume 2)
Track ID:
7081
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh shabos koydesh, vaytns in der heym,
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָן זיך שבּת קדוש, װײַטנס אין דער הײם,
Track comment:
See Orig Text from sheet music with Album
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:12
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
7082
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh shabos koydesh, bay undz in der heym,
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָן זיך שבּת קדוש, בײַ אודז אין דער הײם,
Track comment:
Includes potpourri of cantorial songs for holidays
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21189
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Ikh benk aheym. Shpeter flegn ale khasidim zingen mit amol,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בענק אַהײם. שפּעטער פֿלעגן אַלע חסידים זינגען מיט אַמאָל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
001p (Satz, Ludwig/ Ikh Benk Aheym/)
Track ID:
28804
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh shabos koydesh, vaytns in der heym,
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָן זיך שבּת קדוש, װײַטנס אין דער הײם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:25
On album:
001p (Satz, Ludwig/ Ikh Benk Aheym/)
Track ID:
37382
First line:
Ikh dermon zikh shabos koydesh, vaytns in der heym,
First line (Yiddish):
איך דערמאָן זיך שבּת קדוש, װײַטנס אין דער הײם,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Spoken Word/Humorous

Ikh Bin A Mame — איך בין אַ מאַמע

Author:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Author:
Rund, Morris
Composer:
Jaffe, J.
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Child/Seperation/Daughter/Marriage/Sacrifice
Translation:
Alb T-015(a)

Recordings

On album:
G-004(b) (Jennie Goldstein Sings 14...Famous Yiddish Theatre Hits)
Track ID:
18587
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Vos bet a mame yedn tog, baym oyfshteyn un baym legn,
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס בעט אַ מאַמע יעדן טאָג, בײַם אױפֿשטײן און בײַם לעגן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-004(a) (Jennie Goldstein Sings Yiddish Theatre Hits Volume 2)
Track ID:
18597
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Vos bet a mame yedn tog, baym oyfshteyn un baym legn, .
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס בעט אַ מאַמע יעדן טאָג, בײַם אױפֿשטײן און בײַם לעגן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Ir Groysn Sod" Appears to be Incorrect
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21178
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Ikh bin a mame, vu iz mayn kind,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין אַ מאַמע, װוּ איז מײַן קינד,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Fragment
On album:
T-015(f) (Talila Chante Le Yiddish Papirossn)
Track ID:
21591
Arranger:
Mortarelli, Pierre
Vocal:
Talila
Accordion/Piano/Arranger:
Schaff, Eddy
First line:
Vos bet a mame yedn tog, baym oyfshteyn un baym legn, .
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס בעט אַ מאַמע יעדן טאָג, בײַם אױפֿשטײן און בײַם לעגן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21817
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Ikh bin a mame, nor vu iz mayn kind, ikh bin a mame un ikh..
First line (Yiddish):
איך נין אַ מאַמע, נאָר װוּ איז מײַן קינד, איך בין אַ מאַמע און...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Memories of the Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-060(e) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 1/ The Best of 78 Records/A Letter From Mother — לידער פֿון בוידעם 1\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, אַ סריוועלע דער מאַמען)
Track ID:
29149
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Vos bet a mame yedn tog, baym oyfshteyn un baym legn,
First line (Yiddish):
װאָס בעט אַ מאַמע יעדן טאָג, בײַם אױפֿשטײן און בײַם לעגן,
Language:
Yiddish

Ikh Bin Farlibt (Olshanetsky) — איך בין פֿאָרליבט (אָלשאַנעטסקי)

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Memory
Additional song notes:
From the musical "A Gan Edn Far Tsvey - A Paradise for Two"
Sheet music:
Folder:
867
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman/Purchased from Sal Kliger/KlezKamp 2005
First line:
Dos vos du dermanst mikh yetst iz a getlikh bild az ikh….
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס וואָס דו דערמאָנסט מיך יעצט איז אַ געטליך בילד אַז איך...
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, Yiddish/English/Transliteration. Photos of Bela Meyzel, Aaron Lebedeff, Alexander Olshanetsky and Jacob Jacobs. (page missing from sheet music).

Recording

On album:
L-002(f) (Aaron Lebedeff Sings Fourteen Yiddish Favorites - Volume 2)
Track ID:
7107
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Ikh hob dermontke benyetshke, a getlekh sheyne bild,
First line:
איך האָב דערמאָנטקע בעניעטשקע, אַ געטלעך שײנע בילד,

Ikh For Aheym (Meyerovitz) — איך פֿאָר אַהײם (מײעראָװיץ)

Also known as:
I'm Going Home
Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Zionist/Theater
Subject:
Palestine/United States/Emigration/Return/Homeland
Origin:
Ephemera 1365 (Yiddish)
Transliteration:
Estella 34/Peppler 2 96
Translation:
/Peppler 2 96
Music:
Estella 34/Peppler 2 96
Additional song notes:
I'm Going Home Also see "Mir Forn Aheym"
Related information in folder 836:
Comments:
1. Transliterated text 2. Translation
Sheet music:
Folder:
1279
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/ Transliteration/ Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
Mazltov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol aykh zayn, ikh veys ir vet..
First line (Yiddish):
מאַזל־טובֿ אײַך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל עס זײַן, איך וייס איר וועט זײַן..
Notes:
Congratulations to you, Jews be lucky, I know you'll be happy, listen to this…
Folder:
833
Series:
4
Arranger:
Jack Kammen
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish /Transliteration
Publisher:
J & J Kammen Music Co.
Publisher address:
1619 Broadway, New York, NY
Date:
1926
Provenance:
Gift of Gail Morrison Hall
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn mit mazl zol es zayn, ikh veys ir vet…
First line (Yiddish):
מזל טובֿ אײַך ייַדן, מיט מזל זאָל עס זײַן, איך ווייס איר וועט...
Notes:
Dark blue block printing. Transliteration, English, Yiddish. Price 35 cents. Four verses of Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
B-026(a) (Chazzan Hans Bloemendal zing Het Joodse Lied)
Track ID:
7127
Artist:
Bloemendal, Cantor Hans
First line:
Ikh for aheym, ikh for aheym, ikh veyn nit mer far...
First line:
איך פֿאָר אַהײם, אַיך פֿאָר אַהײם, איך װײן ניט מער פֿאַר דעם און דעם,
Track comment:
Recording made in Holland
Language:
Yiddish/Dutch
On album:
A-009(a) (Jewish Folk Songs Joey Adams - Sholom Secunda with Guests)
Track ID:
7128
Vocal:
Adams, Joey
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ikh for aheym, ikh for aheym, ikh veyn nit mer far...
First line:
איך פֿאָר אַהײם, אַיך פֿאָר אַהײם, איך װײן ניט מער פֿאַר דעם און דעם,
Track comment:
Medley, Oyfn Pripetshik, Zibn Gute Yorn, Ikh Vil Zikh Spliln
On album:
M-015(a) (Line Monty Chante en Francais Orchestre Didier Boland)
Track ID:
7126
Artist:
Monty, Line
Artist:
Boland, Didier Orchestra
Piano:
Solomon, Renee
Track comment:
Recorded with French version of "Vu Ahin Zol Ikh Geyn?"
Language:
French
On album:
045s (Lewis, Milton/ Ikh For Aheym/ Der Yid Zingt)
Track ID:
30074
Vocalist:
Lewis, Milton
Artist:
Hymie Jacobson Orchestra
Additional English Verses/Arranger:
Jacobson, Hymie
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol aykh zayn,
First line:
מזל טובֿ אײַך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל עס זײַן, איך ווייס איר זענט צופֿרידען…
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theater/Song & Dance
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21164
Vocal:
Grossman, Irving
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Mazltov my brothers, I'm happy, can't you tell,
Track comment:
Recorded under "I'm Going Home"
Language:
English
On album:
F-032(d) (Gila Flam/ Miscl 78 rpm Selections)
Track ID:
23514
Artist:
Post, Harry
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol aykh zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
מזל טובֿ אײַך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל אַײַך זײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
78 rpm recorded in Europe Ikh For"Ahaym"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-021(a)1 (Yiddish New York - Paris - Varsovie 1910-1940 - CD 1)
Track ID:
23749
Vocal:
Fenigstein, Herman
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol aykh zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
מזל טובֿ אײַך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל ײַ זײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-037(a) (A Musical Tribute to Israel Sam Appel sings "Songs I Love")
Track ID:
23908
Vocal:
Appel, Sam
Musical Direction:
Helzner, Jules
Piano/Organ:
Appel, Neil
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol aykh zayn,
First line (Yiddish):
מזל טובֿ אײַך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל אײַך זײַן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
023b (Grossman, Irving/ Sing Israel Sing/ I'm Going Home)
Track ID:
29406
Artist:
Grossman, Irving
On album:
V-015(i) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 9/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31566
Vocal:
Alexander, Edgar
Orchestra Leader:
Petruschka, Sigmund
Artist:
Petruschka Orchestra — אָרקעסטער פּעטרושקאַ
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol es zayn, ikh veys ir zent tsufriden,
First line (Yiddish):
מזל טובֿ אייִך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל עס זייִן, איך ווייס איר זענט צופֿרידען…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:41
On album:
V-015(b) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 2/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31320
Vocal:
Stein, Leo
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol es zayn, ikh veys ir zent tsufriden,
First line (Yiddish):
מזל טובֿ אייִך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל עס זייִן, איך ווייס איר זענט צופֿרידען...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Piano Accompaniment
Length:
2:28
On album:
V0020 (The Yiddish King Lear (Video))
Track ID:
36066
First line:
Oy, mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol ikh zayn, ikh veys nit zayn tsufridn,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי, מזל־טובֿ אײַך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל איך זײַן, איך ווייס ניט זײַן צופֿרידן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Folk/Klezmer/Theater
On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41461
Vocal/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
First line:
Mazl tov aykh yidn, mit mazl zol aykh zayn, ikh veys ir vet zayn tsufriden,…
First line (Yiddish):
מזל טובֿ אײַך ייִדן, מיט מזל זאָל אײַך זײַן, איך ווייס איר וועט זײַן צופֿרידען אָט..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
ConcertDuet/Lively
Length:
2:34

Ikh Hob A Katar In Di Noz — איך האָב אַ קאַטאַר אין די נאָז

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Cold/
Song comment:
From the musical "Yankele" - Book by Jacob Kalich

Recordings

On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
7138
Conductor Orchestra:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Author/Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Dos gantse tog gey ikh arum...kh'hob zikh farkilt,
First line (Yiddish):
דאָס גאַנצע טאָג גײ איך אַרום...כ'באָב זיך פֿאַרקילט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
049i (Picon, Molly/ Ikh Hob A Katar In Mayn Noz/ Yankele)
Track ID:
30169
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Language:
Yiddish

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.
Sheet music:
Folder:
962
Series:
4
Arranger:
Scher, William
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
54 Second Ave, NY
Date:
1955
Provenance:
Gift of Faye and Jerry Rosenthal
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsu fil lib, ikh trog oyf dir kayn has…..
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צופֿיל ליב, איך טראָג אויף דיר קײַן האַס, איך האָב דיך...
Notes:
From "Metro Folio Popular Jewish Songs" catalogued M1852.P67 1955/From "Metro Folio Popular Jewish Songs" See Book Index "SM Scher"
Folder:
746
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1954
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
First line:
Kh'bin atsind aleyn geblibn, mit mayn benkshaft, mht mayn…
Notes:
Black lettering/ Photo inset of Alexander Olshanetsky and Chaim Tauber. Back cover with Yiddish text and "Retsitatsia".

Recordings

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
On album:
B-002(c) (Jan Bart Sings Yinglish)
Track ID:
7164
Vocal:
Ray, Johnny
Vocal/English Adaptation:
Bart, Jan
Conductor:
Gunther, William
First line:
I love you much too much, I've known it from the start,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "I Love You Much Too Much".
Language:
English
On album:
M-016(a) (Gittele & Goldele Malavsky Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
7165
Vocal:
Malavsky, Goldele — מאַלאַװסקי, גאָלדעלע
Vocal:
Malavsky, Gitele — מאַלאַװסקי, גיטעלע
First line:
I love you much too much, I've known it from the start,
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Ikh Lieb Du Tzu Fiel"
Language:
English
On album:
I-006(a) (Soul of Israel 101 Strings)
Track ID:
7166
Artist:
101 Strings
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, tsu zayn oyf dir in kas,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, צו זײַן אױף דיר אין כּעס,
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
J-009(a) (Soul of a People Arranged and Conducted by Gordon Jenkins)
Track ID:
7167
Artist:
Gordon Jenkins Orchestra
Arranger/Conductor:
Jenkins, Gordon
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, tsu zayn oyf dir in kas,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, צו זײַן אױף דיר אין כּעס,
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
T-007(c) (Freilach In Hi-Fi Jewish Wedding Dances)
Track ID:
7168
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Murray Lehrer Ensemble
Trumpet:
Levin, Lou, trumpet
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Track comment:
Oy Mame, Bin Ikh Farlibt/
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-040(a) (Twistin the Freilach with Lou Klayman and His Orchestra)
Track ID:
7169
Artist:
Klayman, Lou and his Orchestra
Arranger:
Weissman, Morris
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
D-001(a) (Jewish Wedding Dances)
Track ID:
7170
Artist:
Jewish Wedding Dances Ensemble
Arranger:
Musiker / Frey, arr
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
B-028(a) (The World Of The Barry Sisters Memorable Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
7171
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Organ:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
I love you much too much, I've known it from the start,
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
B-028(e) (At Home With The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
7172
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Organ:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
I love you much to much, I've known it from the start,
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
F-020(d) (Leo Fuld My Yiddishe Mama)
Track ID:
7173
Vocal:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Arranger/Conductor Orchestra:
Scheffer, Pi., orch cond & arr
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
I love you much too much, I've known it from the start,
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
T-005(c) (Chaim Towber, The Singing Poet Songs To Remember — לידער צו געדענקען)
Track ID:
7174
Vocal:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, tsu zayn oyf dir in kas,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, צו זײַן אױף דיר אין כּעס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
F-019(b) (Bagels and Bongos/ Irving Fields Trio)
Track ID:
35273
Artist:
Irving Fields Trio
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
On album:
L-019(e) (Klezmer Wedding featuring Marty Levitt, Clarinet/Marty Levit, King of the Klezmers)
Track ID:
19803
Artist:
Marty Levitt Orchestra
Trombone:
Levitt, David
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,
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
G-057(a) (Jewish Rhapsody on Traditional Song and Dance Melodies)
Track ID:
20610
Artist:
Czechoslovak State Radio Folk Orch
Conductor/Arranger:
Grokhovsky, Viacheslav
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
Orchestral Medley (entire CD) of Songs
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
H-031(a) (Memories Of My Father's House The Exciting Voice of Jack Hilliard — זכּרונות בּית אבּי)
Track ID:
20835
Vocal:
Hilliard, Jack
Orchestra Conductor:
Katz, Mickey
First line:
I love you much too much, I've known it from the start,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
Recorded under title "I Love You Much Too Much".
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
J-024(a)1 (Judische Lebenswelten /Patterns of Jewish Life 1/Berlin 1992)
Track ID:
22285
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Piano:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
Excerpts from "The Golden Age of Yiddish Theatre"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-051(b) (Alexandra Gorelik Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib)
Track ID:
22515
Vocal:
Gorelik, Alexandra
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-041(c) (Yiddish Songs Oksana Sowiak, vocal Arnold Stengl, guitar)
Track ID:
22827
Vocal:
Sowiak, Oksana
Guitar/Arranger:
Stingl, Anton
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Track comment:
Duplicate of song on Album S-41(a) or (b).
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-041(a) (Howard Leshaw & The Golden Land Orchestra Vol I-Yiddish)
Track ID:
23127
Artist:
Golden Land Orchestra
Arranger/Clarinet:
Leshaw, Howard & Golden Land Orch
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Ikh Hob Dikh Tsufil Lib/ Mayn Yidishe Meydele/ Belz
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
E-021(a) (Frieda Enoch and the Capital Klezmers String of Pearls — שנירעלע פּערעלע)
Track ID:
24015
Vocal:
Enoch, Frieda
Artist:
Capital Klezmers
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsu fil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראָג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
with Mayn Yidishe Meydl English adaptation by Ruth Tauber
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
E-018(b) (The Epstein Brothers Orchestra Kings of Freylekh Land — מלכים פֿון פֿרײלעך-לאַנד)
Track ID:
24300
Artist:
Epstein Brothers Orchestra
Saxophone:
Rubinstein, Danny
Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsu fil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראָג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
Pat Merola, bass (b.1920) part of Olshanetsky Medley
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
I-006(b) (Freilach Tanze 101 Strings Orchestra)
Track ID:
24619
Artist:
101 Strings
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsu fil lib, tsu zayn oyf dir in kaas,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, צו זײַן אױף דיר אין כּעס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
T-022(b) (Nizza Thobi: Geboyrn In A Zaydn Hemdl — ניצה טובי: געבױרן אין אַ זייִדן העמדל)
Track ID:
30833
Vocal:
Thobi, Nizza
Guitar:
Seifinger, Andreas
Violin:
Jakob, Hans
First line:
Kh'bin atsind aleyn geblibn mit mayn benkshaft, mit mayn vey
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַצינד אַלײן געבליבן, מיט מײַן בענקשאַפֿט, מיט מײַן װײ
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:00
On album:
N-023(b) (Nunu! Klezmo-Copter)
Track ID:
26075
Artist:
Nunu
Vocal:
Jakob, Willi
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-075(a) (Odessa Express Babel Yiddish & Klezmer)
Track ID:
25409
Artist:
Langedijk, Tineke & Babel
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-065(a) (Lila Grande A Yiddishe Mame 22 Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
25799
Vocal:
Grande, Lilia
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
Used in "Di Shikerte"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-046(a) (LeZklez A Cholem — אַ חלום)
Track ID:
25815
Bass:
Taubert, Andras
Artist:
LeZklez
Vocal:
Alvarez, Denise
Clarinet:
Haller, Meinrad
Accordion:
Hornung, MichaBen Avraham, Michael
Violin:
Karnusian, Talita
First line:
Kh'bin atsind aleyn geblibn, mit mayn benkshaft, mit mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַצינד אַלײן געבליבן, מיט מײַן בענקשאַפֿט, מיט מײַן װײ.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
D-023(a) (Lechaim - Jewish Songs Giennadi Dubinski)
Track ID:
26310
Vocal:
Dubinski, Giennadi
Artist:
Rabinowia, Faddej, acc
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
Recorded as "Ikh Hob Dikh Lib" with Mazel
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-042(a) (Anita Ammersfeld singt juddische Lieder — אניטה אמרספלד זינגט יידיש)
Track ID:
26569
Vocal:
Ammersfeld, Anita — אמרספלד, אניטה
Trumpet:
Fields, Paul
Clarinet/Saxaphone:
Hausleitner, Horst
Piano/KeyboardsArranger/Musical Director:
Grinberg, Roman
Trombone:
Bichler, Hans
Guitare:
Krinner, Bernhard
Contrabass:
Danzer, Hans
Drums:
Muhlholzer, Fritz
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-042(a) (Basye Farbotene Lider Ojf Jiddish)
Track ID:
26872
Vocal:
Frydman, Basia
Piano/Arrange:
Hansson, Torsten, piano & arr
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Track comment:
Yiddish, English, Swedish
Language:
English/Yiddish/Swedish
On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30769
Vocal:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsu fil lib
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatre
On album:
B-088(b) (Bobby Block Sings Yiddish / The Songs From His Youth)
Track ID:
33531
Vocal/Saxophone/Clarinet:
Block, Bobby
Keyboards:
Kravitz, Bernie
Percussion:
Sperell, Chic
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Rumba
Length:
2:51
On album:
S-177(a) (Slava / Dos Gezang Fun Mayn Harts — סלאַווע \ דאָס געזאַנג פֿון מײַן האַרץ)
Track ID:
36052
Vocal:
Slava — סלאַוואַ
Arranger:
Chaslavski, A.
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has, ikh hob dikh tsufil lib...
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס, איך האָב...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Rhumba
Length:
2:58
On album:
V-023(a) (Monica Vardimon/ The Songs of my Heart/ Di Lider Fun Mayn Harts — די לידער פֿון מײַן האַרץ \מוניקה ורדעמון)
Track ID:
36354
Violin:
Mareinowski, Wojciech
Clarinet:
Witko, Janusz
Piano/Synthsizer:
Kluzowicz, Jerzy
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet:
Cielecki, Jan
Vocal:
Vardeman, Monica — ורדימון, מוניקה
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has, ikh hob dikh tsufil lib...
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס, איך האָב...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Rhumba/Concert
Length:
3:20
On album:
K-026(k)3 (Klezmania/Shmoozin — קלעזמאַנע)
Track ID:
42249
Vocal/Percussion:
Mrocki, Freydi
Double Bass/Vocal/Guitar/Harmonica:
Krycer, David
Clarinet/Guitar/Backing Vocal:
Myrocki, Lionel
Bayan:
Breytman, David
Arrangement:
Klezmania
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has, Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib tsu
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קיין האַס, איך האָב דיל צו פֿיל ליב
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Concert/Latin/Tango
Length:
3:40
On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42578
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, tsu zayn oyf dir in kas, Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, צו זײַן אױף דיר אין כּעס, איך האָב דיך צופֿיל ליב..
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Concert/Latin/Tango/Theater
Length:
4:00
On album:
P-038(e) (Andre Ochodio & Pressburger Klezmer Band/ Shalom)
Track ID:
43072
Double Bass:
Alexander, Samo
Accordion:
Jovic-Werner, Snezana
Vocal:
Ochodlo, Andre
Percussion Instruments:
Oros, Martin
Artist:
Pressburger Klezmer Band — פּ ק בּ
Piano:
Suska, Pavol
Clarinet:
Tago, Miro
Fiddle:
Werner, Andrej
Double Bass/Music Supervisor:
Zuchowski, Adam
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir kayn has, tsu zayn oyf dir in kas, Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib tsu zayn oyf dir..
First line (Yidish):
איך האָב דיך צופֿיל ליב, איך טראָג אויף דיר קײַן האָס, צו זײַן אויף דיר אין קאַס, אַ נאַר איך הייס, איך ווייס, איך האָב ..
Language:
Yidish
Style:
Concert/Tango/Latin/Dance
Length:
3:02
On album:
R-016(h) (Seymour Rechzeit Sings Your Favorite Songs in his Intimate Style)
Track ID:
33821
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
On album:
T-019(a) (Tamara Songs of a Soviet Jewess)
Track ID:
2046
Vocal:
Tamara
Piano:
Shalit, Vladimir
First line:
Ven du zolst zayn shvarts vi a toter, ven du halts oyf vi..
First line (Yiddish):
װען דו זאָלסט זײַן שװאַרץ װי אַ טאָטער, װען דו האַלטס אױף װי אַץ..
Track comment:
Medley with Ikh Hob Dikh Tsu Fil Lib and Grine Kuzine
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-014(a) (Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites)
Track ID:
7175
Vocal:
Francis, Connie
Artist:
Goeff Love Orchestra
Arranger:
Fahey, Brian, arranger
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line:
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
K-007(b) (More Sing-Along IN Yiddish with Marv Kurz — זינגט מיט מיר אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
7149
Vocal:
Kurz, Marv
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-016(b) (Seymour Rexsite Sings Jewish Folk Songs & Yiddish Theatre...)
Track ID:
7150
Vocal:
Seymour Rexsite
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-002(d) (Jan Peerce on 2nd Ave Orch Conducted by Gershon Kingsley)
Track ID:
7151
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor Orchestra:
Kingsley, Gershon
Arranger:
Kingsley, Gershon
First line:
Kh'bin atsind aleyn geblibn, mit mayn benkshaft, mit mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַצינד אַלײן געבליבן, מיט מײַן בענקשאַפֿט, מיט מײַן װײ.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-027(a) (William Royal sings Romantic Music of the Jewish Theatre)
Track ID:
7152
Vocal:
Royal, William
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-031(b) (Mary Soreanu Di Shikerte — מערי סאָריאַנו די שיכּורטע)
Track ID:
7153
Vocal:
Toper, Ino (?) טאַפּער, אינאָ (?)
Arranger:
Lustig, Alexander — לוסטיג, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Du host mikh farbitn oyf a tsveytn, mayn groyse libe ken...
First line (Yiddish):
דו האָסט מיך פֿאַרביטן אױף אַ צװײטן, מײַן גרױסע ליבע קען זי ניט..
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-036(a) (Sing A Little Something A Yiddish Sing-Along Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
7154
Arranger/Conductor Orchestra and Chorus:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-041(b) (Oksana Sowiak Yiddish Songs 2)
Track ID:
7155
Vocal:
Sowiak, Oksana
Guitar/Arranger:
Stingl, Anton
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Track comment:
Recorded in Germany.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-015(c) (Talila Yiddish)
Track ID:
7156
Arranger:
Lasry, Teddy
Vocal:
Talila
Arranger:
Schaff, Eddy
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-002(b) (Rumania, Rumania Sabra Sings Yiddish Yaffa Yarkoni)
Track ID:
7158
Vocal:
Yarkoni,Yaffa — יפה ירקוני
Artist:
Osser, Glen
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײַן האַס,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-002(a) (Jan Bart Sings Best Loved Jewish Songs by Request)
Track ID:
7159
Conductor:
Gunther, William
Artist:
William Gunther Orchestra
Vocal:
Bart, Jan
First line:
Kh'bin atsind aleyn geblibn, mit mayn benkshaft, mit mayn...
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַצינד אַלײן געבליבן, מיט מײַן בענקשאַפֿט, מיט מײַן װײ.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-030(a) (Music For A Jewish Wedding Danny Albert And His Orcherstra)
Track ID:
7160
Artist:
Albert, Danny & Orchestra
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-023(a) (Irina Fogelson Sings: Yiddish Hebrew Russian English)
Track ID:
7161
Vocal:
Fogelson, Irena
Arranger:
Shalit, Vladimir
Arranger:
Batitsky, Pavel
First line:
Ikh hob dikh tsufil lib, Ikh trog oyf dir keyn has,
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב דיך צו פֿיל ליב, איך טראַג אױף דיר קײן האַס,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-022(b) (Sing Along With Mickele Mickey Katz and "Der Gantser Gang")
Track ID:
7162
Artist:
Der Ganser Gang
Conductor/Violin/Arranger:
Farber, Nat
Vocal:
Katz, Mickey
Vocal:
Mills, Shirley
Vocal:
Drake, Marty
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,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
I love you much too much, You've never really known,
Language:
Yiddish/English

Ikh Hob Tsayt — איך האָב צײַט

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Meyerovsky — מײעראָװסקי,
Genre:
Love/Concert/Theater/Latin/Rhumba
Subject:
Time/Patientice/Devotion
Origin:
Alb T-028(f)
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(f)
Additional song notes:
I Have Time

Recordings

On album:
W-002(d) (Benzion Witler Zun und Regn — בּן-ציון ויטלער זון און רעגן)
Track ID:
7184
Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Meyerovsky — מײעראָװסקי,
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Kreisler, Marcel — קרײַסלער, מאַרסעל
First line:
Nishto der tog, nishto di vokh, zolst mir nisht zogn vos,
First line:
נישטאָ דער טאָג, נישטאָ די װאָך, זאָלסט מיר נישט זאָגן װאָס,
On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42577
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
First line:
Nishto der tog, nishto di vokh, zolst mir nor zogn dos, s'iz yeder man fun mir..
First line (Yiddish):
נישטאָ דער טאָג, נישטאָ די װאָך, זאָלסט מיר נאָר נישט זאָגן דאָס, ס'איז יעדער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Latin/Rhumba/Theater
Length:
3:28

Ikh Vel Dikh Keynmol Nisht Farbaytn — איך װעל דיך קײנמאָל נישט פֿאַרבײַטן

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Fidelity
Transliteration:
Alb B-095(a)
Translation:
Alb B-095(a)

Recordings

On album:
W-002(f) (Exitos de Benzion Witler y Shifrele Lerer)
Track ID:
7203
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Ikh vel dikh keynmol nisht farbaytn, ikh bin tsu shtark...
First line:
איך װעל דיך קײנמאָל נישט פֿאַרבײַטן, איך בין צו שטאַרק פֿאַרליבט..
On album:
B-095(a) (Hilda Bronstein sings Yiddish songs old and new)
Track ID:
33398
Vocal:
Bronstein, Hilda — בראָנשטײַן, הילדאַ
Violin:
Hamilton, Meg
Artist:
Merlin Shepherd Quartet
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet:
Shepherd, Merlin — שעפּהערד, מערלין
Accordion/Keyboard:
Shepherd, Polina — שעפּהערד, פּאָלינאַ
Double Bass:
Russell, Simon C.
First line:
Ikh vel dikh keynmol nisht farbaytn, ikh bin tsu shtark…
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל דיך קײנמאָל נישט פֿאַרבײַטן, איך בין צו שטאַרק פֿאַרליבט..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
2:10

Ikh Vel Eybik Dikh Gedenken — איך װעל אײביק דיך געדענקען

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance/Memory/
Additional song notes:
From the play " Wish Me Luck" by Isadore Friedman and Israel Rosenberg
Sheet music:
Folder:
516
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1945
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
260
First line:
Gedenkstu dem tog ven mir hoben zikh bayde bagegent….
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקסטו דעם טאָג ווען מיר האַבען זיך ביידע באַגעגענט...
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photos of Abe Ellstein, Muni Serebroff and Miriam Kressyn on cover. From the play by Isidore Friedman and Israel Rosenberg "Wish Me Luck". Recorded on Columbia records No. 8235F by Seymour Rechzeit. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
R-016(a) (Sing and Dance Some Freilachs with Seymour Rechtzeit)
Track ID:
7205
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
First line:
Ikh vel eybik dikh gedenken, bist arayn in harts bay mir,
First line:
איך װעל אייביק דיך געדענקען, ביסט אַרײַן אין האַרץ בײַ מיר,
On album:
S-031(b) (Mary Soreanu Di Shikerte — מערי סאָריאַנו די שיכּורטע)
Track ID:
7206
Vocal:
Soriano, Miri — סוריאנו, מירי
Arranger:
Lustig, Alexander — לוסטיג, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Ikh vel eybik dikh gedenken, bist arayn in harts bay mir,
First line:
איך װעל אייביק דיך געדענקען, ביסט אַרײַן אין האַרץ בײַ מיר,
On album:
B-012(q) (The Burstein Family III. Cast Album)
Track ID:
37043
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Gedenkstu dem tog ven mir hobn zikh beyde gagegnt,
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקסטו דעם טאָג װען מיר האָבן זיך בײדע באַגעגנט,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Kh'vel Eybik Dikh Gedenken"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21741
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Gedenkstu dem tog ven mir hobn zikh beyde gagegnt,
First line:
געדענקסטו דעם טאָג װען מיר האָבן זיך בײדע באַגעגנט,
On album:
B-012(d) (Songs From Two Great Yiddish Musicals Burstein — בורשטײן לידער פֿון צװײ גרױסע ייִדישע אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
7207
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Gedenkstu dem tog ven mir hobn zikh beyde gagegnt,
First line (Yiddish):
געדענקסטו דעם טאָג װען מיר האָבן זיך בײדע באַגעגנט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Kh'vel Eybik Dikh Gedenken"
Language:
Yiddish

Ikh Vel Nisht Shvaygn — איך װעל נישט שװײַגן

Author:
Balan, Moshe — באַלאַן, משׁה
Author:
Ben-Tsion, Ben (Relu Croitoru) בּן־ציון, בּן (רעלו קרױטורו)
Composer:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Protest/Silence

Recording

On album:
B-038(a) (Bodo Yiddishkeit — בודו ייִדישקײַט)
Track ID:
7210
Vocal:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Alexander, Uria — אַלעקסאַנדער, אוריה
First line:
Ikh vel nisht shvaygn (2x),
First line:
איך װעל נישט שװײַגן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Ikh Vel Vartn Oyf Dir — איך װעל װאַרטן אױף דיר

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/love/Lament
Subject:
Rejection/Return/Patience/Desire/Years/Loss
Origin:
SM 515
Transliteration:
SM 515
Music:
SM 515

Recordings

On album:
R-016(b) (Seymour Rexsite Sings Jewish Folk Songs & Yiddish Theatre...)
Track ID:
7212
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Ikh vel vartn oyf dir, meg es nemen vi lang,
First line:
איך װעל װאַרטן אױף דיר, מעג עס נעמען װי לאַנג,
On album:
G-001(c) (Dos Redl Fun Mazl/Dovidl Klezmer/Henri Gerro Rosita Londner — הנרי גרו רוזיטה לונדר דאָס רעדל פֿון מזל דודל קלעזמער)
Track ID:
18471
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Londner, Rosita — לאָנדנער, ראָזיטאַ
First line:
Klingen vet mir tomed in di oyrn, ven du host mir gezogt...
First line:
קלינגען װעט מיר תּמיד אין די אױרן, װין דו האָסט מיר געזאָגט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Musical "Dos Reydl Fun Mazl"
On album:
H-035(a) (Cantor Naomi Hirsch Joyce Rosenzweig, piano)
Track ID:
22532
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Hirsch, Cantor Naomi
Piano:
Rosenzweig, Joyce
First line:
Klingen vet mir tomed in di oyrn, ven du host mir gezogt...
First line:
קלינגען װעט מיר תּמיד אין די אױרן, װין דו האָסט מיר געזאָגט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Musical "Dos Reydl Fun Mazl"
On album:
B-073(a) (Rosalie Becker/ John Ferguson, Piano/ Radio France 3/18/97)
Track ID:
25109
Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Becker, Rosalie
Piano:
Ferguson, John
First line:
Klingen vet mir shtendik in di oyrn, ven du host mir gezogt.
First line:
קלינגען װעט מיר שטענדיק אין די אױרן, װין דו האָסט מיר געזאָגט.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded live from Radio France 3/18/97
On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30780
Vocal/Additional English lyrics:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
First line:
Ikh vel vartn far dir meg es nemen vi lang
First line:
איך װעל װאַרטן פֿאַר דיר מעג עס נעמען װי לאַנג
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theatre

Ikh Vil — איך װיל

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Women/Experience/Flirt/Desire
Additional song notes:
From the musical comedy "Don't Worry"
Sheet music:
Folder:
518
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1951
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
262
First line:
Ikh hob gehat a sakh bagegenishn mit meydlakh…
First line (Yiddish):
איך האָב געהאַט אַ סאַך באַגעגענעשען מיט מיידלאַך,אַ
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Yiddish. "Ikh Vil, Ikh Vil, Ikh Vil - I Wanna-I Wanna-I Wanna". Sung by Leo Fuchs and Miriam Kressyn. Featured in the musical comedy "Don't Worry", starring Leo Fuchs and Irving Jacobson. Book by William Siegel. Photos of Abe Ellstein, Miriam Kressyn and Leo Fuchs on cover. Price 40 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
G-001(e) (Yiddish Songs sung by Henry Gerro and Rosita Londner — ייִדיש לידער געזונגען פֿון הנרי גערראָ - - רוזיתה לונדנער)
Track ID:
7215
Vocal:
Londner, Rosita — לאָנדנער, ראָזיטאַ
Artist:
Gerro, Henry and his Band — גערראָ, הענרי און זײַן קאַפּעליע
First line:
Ikh vil, ikh vil, ikh vil a libe shpiln,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װיל, איך װיך, איך װיל אַ ליבע שפּילן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-024(a) (Lebekik Un Yidish Pinie Goldsten Anna Rappel — לעבעדיק און ייִדיש)
Track ID:
20077
Vocal:
Goldshteyn, Pinie — גאָלדשטײן, פּיניע
Artist:
Honigsberg, Ernesto & His Orch
Vocal:
Rappel, Anna — ראַפּעל, אַנאַ
First line:
Ikh hob gehat a sakh bagegenish mit meydlekh,
First line:
איך האָב געהאַט אַ סך באַגעגעניש מיט מײדלעך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
With "Der Khivote Khusn"

Ikh Vil Es Hern Nokh A Mol — איך װיל עס הערן נאָך אַ מאָל

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Romance/Love/Books/Feelings/Attraction/Repitition
Origin:
SM 517
Transliteration:
SM 517
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)04
Music:
SM 517
Additional song notes:
From the musical comedy "I'm In Love" by William Siegal.
Sheet music:
Folder:
517
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1946
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
261
First line:
Es zenen oyf der velt faranen fil bikher romanen, fun groyse
First line (Yiddish):
עס זעזען אויף דער וועלט פֿאַראַנען פֿיל ביכער ראָמאַנען, פֿון גרויסע ליבעס .
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. From the musical comedy "I'm In Love" by William Siegel. Starring Menasha Skulnik. Photos on front cover of Abraham Ellstein, Lilly Lilliana and Leon Liebgold. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
F-041(a) (Freilach Express Plays Klezmer Music / East Goes West)
Track ID:
26080
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob / Isadore Lillian — דזאַקאָבס, דזאַקאָב \ איסאַדאָר ליליאַן
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Bohm, Sofia & Freilach Express
First line:
Es zaynan oyf der velt faranen fil bikher, romanen,
First line:
עס זײַנען אױף דער װעלט פֿאַראַנען פֿיל ביכער, ראָמאַנען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42423
Vocal:
Goldstein, Amy
Vocal:
Spiro, Cantor Simon
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Orchestrations/Arranger:
Russ, Patrick
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
Es zaynan oyf der velt faranen fil bikher, romanen, groyse libes dortn…
First line (Yiddish):
עס זײַנען אױף דער װעלט פֿאַראַנען פֿיל ביכער, ראָמאַנען, גרויסע ליבעס דאָרטן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
3:43

Ikh Vil Zikh Shpiln — איך װיל זיך שפּילן

Author:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Genre:
Theater/Pop/Double Entendre/Humorous
Subject:
Father/Opposition/Sin/Play
Origin:
Moskow SM 36/SM 1310
Transliteration:
Moskow SM 36/SM 1310
Music:
Moskow SM 36/SM 1310
Additional song notes:
I Want To Play
Sheet music:
Folder:
7
Series:
1
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J & J Kammen Music Co
Publisher address:
1619 Broadway, NY
Date:
1946
Provenance:
Gift of Barbara Moskow
First line:
A taten redn antkegn, zet ir, ot dem hob ikh faynt, mayn…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ טאַטע רעדן אַנטקעגען, זעט איר, אָט דעם האָב איך פֿײַנט...
Notes:
Black Lettering/ Cover with image of Hazel Scott
Folder:
1310
Series:
4
Arranger:
Ben Jaffe
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J. & J. Kammen Music Co
Publisher address:
1619 Broadway, NY
Date:
1946
Provenance:
Gift of Debra Rasansky, March 2017
First line:
A tatn redn antkegn zet ir, ot dos hob ikh faynt, Mayn tate
First line (Yiddish):
אַ טאַטן רעדן אַמטקעגן, אָט דאָס האָב איך פֿײַנט, מײַן טאַטע שרײַט אַז
Notes:
Cover: Block Lettering, English, Yiddish; Words & Music by Adolph King
Folder:
1228
Series:
4
Arranger:
Richard Gendelman
Arranged for:
Bb Clarinet
Texts:
Instrumental Only
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
Notes:
with Der Nayer Yid for Bb Trumpet Key of E Minor/Kinder Yorn Bb Trumpet Key of D Minor Mayn Shtetele Belz Bb Trumpet, Key of E minor/ Ikh For Aheym Bb Trumpet Key of E Minor / Manuscript

Recordings

On album:
I-003(a) (Yiddisha Romantica und Lustika featured by Israel Itzhaki — ישׂראל יצחקי לוסטיקע טאַנץ מוזיק געזונגען אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
7231
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Artist:
Itskhaki, Israel — יצחקי, ישׂראל
Artist:
Weiss, Alex and his Orchestra — װיס ,אַלכּס ותזמורתו
Conductor/Arranger:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
First line:
A tatn redn antkegn, zet ir, ot dos hob ikh faynt.
First line:
אַ טאַטן רעדן אַנטקעגן, זעט אַיר, אָט דאָס האָב איך פֿײַנט.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Cha Cha Cha
On album:
K-007(a) (Sing-Along IN Yiddish with Marv Kurz — זינגט מיט מיר אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
7232
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Artist:
Kurz, Marv
First line:
Ikh vil zikh shpiln, s'iz azoy gut, ikh vil zikh sphiln,
First line:
איך װיל זיך שפּילן, ס'איז אַזױ גוט, איך װיל זיך שפּילן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Transliteration of refrain with album.
On album:
F-022(b) (Yiddish Maestro Please The Feder Sisters)
Track ID:
7233
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Vocal:
Feder Sisters — פֿעדער שװעסטער
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Sloan, Mimi
Artist:
Feder, Sylvia — פֿעדער, סילװיע
First line:
Ikh vil zikh shpiln, s'iz azoy gut,
First line:
איך װיל זיך שפּילן, ס'איז אַזױ גוט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Cha Cha Cha
On album:
Z-010(b) (The Brothers Zim In Concert singing Jewish Nostalgia)
Track ID:
7234
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Artist:
Zim, Paul and Sol
Conductor Orchestra:
Barnes, Rolf
Artist:
Zim, Sol, vocal arr
First line:
Ikh vil zikh shpiln, s'iz azoy gut, ikh vil zikh sphiln,
First line:
איך װיל זיך שפּילן, ס'איז אַזױ גוט, איך װיל זיך שפּילן,
Track comment:
Part of medley of Yiddish Theatre Songs
On album:
A-009(a) (Jewish Folk Songs Joey Adams - Sholom Secunda with Guests)
Track ID:
7235
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Vocal:
Adams, Joey
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ikh vil zikh shpiln, s'iz azoy gut, ikh vil zikh sphiln,
First line:
איך װיל זיך שפּילן, ס'איז אַזױ גוט, איך װיל זיך שפּילן,
Track comment:
Medley, Oyfn Pripetshik, Ikh For Aheym, Zibn Gute Yor
On album:
K-054(a) (Goldene Medina Klezmer Ensemble)
Track ID:
7236
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Artist:
Goldene Medina Klezmer Ensemble
First line:
A tatn redn antkegn, zet ir, ot dos hob ikh faynt.
First line:
אַ טאַטן רעדן אַנטקעגן, זעט אַיר, אָט דאָס האָב איך פֿײַנט.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Local Philadelphia Group
On album:
E-001(c) (David Eshet Volume One — דוד עשת)
Track ID:
7237
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער
First line:
A tatn redn antkegn, zet ir, ot dos hob ikh faynt.
First line:
אַ טאַטן רעדן אַנטקעגן, זעט אַיר, אָט דאָס האָב איך פֿײַנט.
Track comment:
with Ronioth Duo הרוניות צמד
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21793
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Ikh vil zikh shpiln, s'iz azoy gut, ikh vil zikh sphiln,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װיל זיך שפּילן, ס'איז אַזױ גוט, איך װיל זיך שפּילן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of "From Ellis Island to the East Side"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21731
Author/Composer:
King, Adolf — קינג, אַדאָלף
Artist:
Itskhaki, Israel — יצחקי, ישׂראל
Artist:
Weiss, Alex and his Orchestra — װיס ,אַלכּס ותזמורתו
Conductor/Arranger:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
First line:
A tatn redn antkegn, zet ir, ot dos hob ikh faynt.
First line:
אַ טאַטן רעדן אַנטקעגן, זעט אַיר, אָט דאָס האָב איך פֿײַנט.
Track comment:
Cha Cha Cha
On album:
C-060(a) (Mendy Cahan and Der Yiddish Express/ Yiddish Fever — מענדי קאַהן און דער ייִדיש־עקספּרעס\ ייִדעש פֿיבור)
Track ID:
41811
Bass Guitar/Keyboard/Arrangement:
Segal, Yankele
Acoustic Guitar:
Ofer, Ben-Zion
Trumpet:
Kazas, Shmulik
Vocal:
Cahan, Mendy
Artist:
Der Yiddish Express
Percussion:
Agababa, Avi — אגבבה, אבי
Latin Percussion:
Liberty, Yuval
First line:
A rebi redn akegn, zet ir, ot dos hob ikh faynt, mayn rebi zogt az shpiln iz a..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ רבּי רעדן אַקעגן, זעט אַיר, אָט דאָס האָב איך פֿײַנט, מײַן רבּי...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Latin/Pop
Length:
3:49
On album:
060g (Reilly, Betty/ Ikh Vil Zikh Shpiln/ Estoy Acabando)
Track ID:
30588
Vocal:
Reilly, Betty

Ikh Volt Gevolt — איך װאָלט געװאָלט

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Desires/Wishes
Transliteration:
Alb L-002(a)
Translation:
Alb L-002(a)

Recordings

On album:
L-002(a) (Aaron Lebedoff Sings Rumania, Rumania and other Yiddish...)
Track ID:
7241
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Conductor Orchestra:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Ikh volt gevolt un gevolt un gevolt un gevolt,
First line:
איך װאָלט געװאָלט און געװאָלט און געװאָלט און געװאָלט,
On album:
F-027(a) (Myriam Fuks Yddish)
Track ID:
7242
Vocal:
Fuks, Myriam
Director/Arranger:
Slingenteyer, Ghilain, dir and arr
First line:
Ikh volt gevolt un gevolt un gevolt un gevolt,
First line:
איך װאָלט געװאָלט און געװאָלט און געװאָלט און געװאָלט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
N-029(b) (Nigunim — ניגונים)
Track ID:
33062
Tuba:
Belobrov, Valery
Guitar:
Kadenko, Sergey
Accordion/Artistic Director/Grand Piano/Arrangements:
Kazdan, Igor
Violin:
Kazdan, Natalia
Artist:
Nigunim Klezmer Band
Flute:
Sinyakova-Belobrova, Alexandra
Vocal:
Gorelova, Serafima
First line:
Ikh volt gevolt un gevolt un gevolt un gevolt,
First line:
איך װאָלט געװאָלט און געװאָלט און געװאָלט און געװאָלט,
Style:
Concert/Pop
Length:
2:51

Ikh Zing (Ellstein) — איך זינג (עלשטיין)

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Love/Shir Hashirim/Heart/Dreams/Lonliness/Longing
Transliteration:
Warem 113/ Ephemera 1447
Translation:
Ephemera 1447
Music:
Warem 113
Related information in folder 1447:
Comments:
1 112/12/2014 Translation and Transliteration of the song text provided by Chava Kramer via email on December 12, 2014

Recordings

On album:
I-003(a) (Yiddisha Romantica und Lustika featured by Israel Itzhaki — ישׂראל יצחקי לוסטיקע טאַנץ מוזיק געזונגען אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
7245
Vocal:
Itskhaki, Israel — יצחקי, ישׂראל
Artist:
Weiss, Alex and his Orchestra — װיס ,אַלכּס ותזמורתו
Conductor/Arranger:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
First line:
Shloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line:
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּינקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Bolero Twist, Recorded under "Far Dir Mayn Shir Hashirim"
On album:
R-016(b) (Seymour Rexsite Sings Jewish Folk Songs & Yiddish Theatre...)
Track ID:
7246
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Ikh zing far dir mayn Shir Hashirim, Mit libe ikh batsir im,
First line:
איך זינג פֿאַר דיר מײן שיר השירים, מיט ליבע איך באַציר אים,
Track comment:
Created for the file "Mamele".
On album:
P-002(d) (Jan Peerce on 2nd Ave Orch Conducted by Gershon Kingsley)
Track ID:
7247
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor Orchestra:
Kingsley, Gershon
Conductor/Arranger:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
Arranger:
Kingsley, Gershon
First line:
Shloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line:
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּינקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Track comment:
From the yiddish motion picture "Mamele"
On album:
F-020(c) (Leo Fuld)
Track ID:
7248
Vocal:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Piano, Arranger,Conductor:
Roman, Martin
First line:
Shloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line:
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזינגען אַ ליבעס שיר, און פּונקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the yiddish motion picture "Mamele"
On album:
F-020(d) (Leo Fuld My Yiddishe Mama)
Track ID:
7249
Vocal:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Conductor/Arranger:
Scheffer, Pi., orch cond & arr
First line:
SShloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line (Yiddish):
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּונקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Track comment:
From the yiddish motion picture "Mamele"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-016(f) (Seymour Rechtzeit Yiddish Favorites)
Track ID:
19131
Insturmental Ensemble:
Lubin, Harry — לובין, האַרי
Instrumental Ensemble:
Medoff, Sam
Instrumental Ensemble:
Rekhtseyt, Jack — רעכצײַט, דזאַק
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Instrumental Ensemble:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Shloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line (Yiddish):
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּינקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical
On album:
Y-025(a) (Yiddish Theatre Ensemble Performance Tape)
Track ID:
25267
Artist:
Yiddish Theatre Ensemble
Artist:
Robboy, David/ Jennie Levinson
Artist:
Levine, Hilda-Price & Michael
First line:
Ikh zing far dir mayn Shir Hashirim, Mit libe ikh batsir im,
First line (Yiddish):
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּינקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Track comment:
also Randy Stein and Barry Levine, piano
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical
On album:
Y-025(a) (Yiddish Theatre Ensemble Performance Tape)
Track ID:
25270
Artist:
Yiddish Theatre Ensemble
Artist:
Robboy, David/ Jennie Levinson
Artist:
Esterkin, Robin/ Barbara Slader
First line:
Shloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line (Yiddish):
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּינקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Track comment:
also Randy Stein and Barry Levine, piano
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42424
Vocal:
Bloch, Cantor Robert
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Orchestration/Arrangement:
Russ, Patrick
Orchetration/Arranger:
Sherk,Warren
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
Shloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line (Yiddish):
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּינקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical/Concert
Length:
3:29
On album:
F-020(b) (Leo Fuld Sings Roumanische Kretchme and other Yiddish Songs — ליאו פֿולד זינגט רומענישע קרעטשמע און אַנדערע ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
7250
Vocal:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Piano, Arranger,Conductor:
Roman, Martin
First line:
Shloyme Hamelekh hot tsu shoyn zayn Shulamis gezungen a libes-shir, un punkt vi
First line (Yiddish):
שלמה המלך האָט צו זײַן שולמית געזונגען אַ ליבעס־שיר, און פּונקט ווי שלמה דאַן
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theatrical
On album:
C-032(b) (Chutzpah Frank Krasnowsky Jewish Theatre Songs)
Track ID:
7251
Vocal/English Adaptation:
Krasnowsky, Frank
Piano:
Steuer, Sydney Anschell
First line:
I sing for you the song of songs, our love was born in song,
First line:
איך זינג פֿאַר דיר מײן שיר השירים, מיט ליבע איך באַציר אים,
Track comment:
From the film :Mamele"
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
7252
Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Narrator:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Track comment:
A Bisl Libe.../ Azoy Iz Geven/ Oygn/ Dayne/ Ikh Zing
Style:
Instrumental/Medley

In A Finstere Nakht — אין אַ פֿינסטערע נאַכט

Author:
Ciobaturu,I. — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Composer:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Stars/Witnesses
Additional song notes:
In A Dark Night

Recording

On album:
S-027(c) (Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
7292
Vocal/Accompaniment:
Hed Arzi Orchestra and Choir — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער און כאָר
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Di shtern zenen eydes vos tsvishn...
First line:
די שטערן זענען עדות װאָס צװישן...

In Hundert Yor Arum — אין הונדערט יאָר אַרום

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Future/Utopia/Travel/Health/Prices/Children/Peace
Origin:
SM Shipper Rosenthal Box 17
Transliteration:
Ephemra 1635/SM Shipper Rosenthal Box 17
Translation:
Ephemra 1635
Music:
SM Shipper Rosenthal Box 17
Additional song notes:
100 Years From Now
Sheet music:
Folder:
700
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
A. Teres Music Dealer
Publisher address:
159 Delancey St. New York, NY
Date:
1919
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
495
First line:
Frayt eykh kinder es kumt a naye tsayt..
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרייט אײַך קינדער, עס קומט אַ נײַער צײַט
Notes:
Dark Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Song from Thomashefsky's Musical Comedy "Upstairs and Down Stairs". Sung by Sam Kastin. Cover includes "Catalogue of Celebrated Jewish Music for Piano with words. Yiddish words in center fold. Back cover includes first lines of music of six songs.

Recordings

On album:
Y-021(a)2 (Yiddish New York - Paris - Varsovie 1910-1940 - CD 2)
Track ID:
23779
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph
First line:
Freyt aykh ale yidelekh, zingt a naye zakh,
First line:
פֿרײט אײַך אַלע ייִדעלעך, זינגט אַ נײַע זאַך,
Track comment:
From "Upstairs & Downstairs"
On album:
040g (Birnbaum, Louis, tenor/ Kol Z'man Shehaneshomo B'Kirb/ In Hundert Yor Arum)
Track ID:
29949
Artist:
Birnbaum, Louis, tenor
On album:
043t (Birnbaum, Louis, tenor/ Kol Z'man Sh'Haneshomo B'kirbi/ In Hundert Yor Arum)
Track ID:
30027
Artist:
Birnbaum, Louis, tenor
On album:
009f (Feldman, Joseph, tenor/ In Hundert Yor Arum/ Shema Yisroel (Yidish))
Track ID:
29038
Vocal:
Feldman, Joseph
On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43090
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Freyt aykh kinder es kumt a naye tsayt, hert a vunder es vet bald zen 'alrayt, ir darf aykh gor nhy zorgn, nit ungeyn…
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרייט אײַך קינדער עס קומט אַ נײַע צײַט, הערט אַ װוּנדער עס וועט בשלד זײַן 'אַלרײַט, איר דאַרף אײַך גאָר ניט זאָרגן, ניט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Sprightly
Length:
4:08

In Mayne Oygn Bistu Sheyn — אין מײנע אױגן ביסטו שײן

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Author:
Stutchkoff, N.
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Transliteration:
Alb H-007(a)/Alb S-022(f)
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "The Love Thief" by Benjamin Ressler
Sheet music:
Folder:
82
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Joseph M. Rumshinsky
Publisher address:
NY
Date:
1931
Provenance:
Gift of Robert Alan Friedman, 2003
First line:
Oy bukherl, oy zukherl, ikh bin farlibt vi a kats
First line (Yiddish):
אוי בחור'ל, אוי זכרר'ל, איך בין פֿאַליבט ווי אַ קאַץ
Notes:
Cover: Photgraph of Molly Picon and Lean Gold. "Sung by Molly Picon and Leon Gold. Molly Picon in Rumshinsky and Kalich's Underworld Operetta 'The Love Thief by Benjamin Ressler now playing at Molly Picon's Folks Theater 12th Street and Second Ave., N.Y. Pasternak, Sager & Parnes, Mgrs." Copyright 1931 by Joseph M. Rumshinsky, New York. Back cover in Yiddish and English cast listing (perzonen) "in Yosef Rumshinsky un Yakov Kalich's untervelt opereta"

Recordings

On album:
S-022(f) (Yaacov Shapiro Yiddish Traditional Songs)
Track ID:
24335
Vocal:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
First line:
In mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line:
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
On album:
B-088(b) (Bobby Block Sings Yiddish / The Songs From His Youth)
Track ID:
33521
First line:
n mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line (Yiddish):
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Rumba
Length:
3:17
On album:
R-016(g) (A..Caravan..Stars Featuring Seymour Rechtzeit & Molly Picon)
Track ID:
23640
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Piano:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
In mayne oygn you're the sweetest girl I ever knew,
Track comment:
with "Bay Mir Bistu Sheyn"
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
A-009(a) (Jewish Folk Songs Joey Adams - Sholom Secunda with Guests)
Track ID:
7387
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Vocal:
Adams, Joey
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
In mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line:
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
Track comment:
Medley, Oy Mame, Bin Ikh Farlibt, Abi Gezunt, Shloymele...
On album:
B-028(a) (The World Of The Barry Sisters Memorable Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
7388
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
In mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line:
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
On album:
B-028(c) (The Best Of The Barry Sisters — די בעסטע שלעגערן פֿון די שװעסטער באַרי)
Track ID:
7389
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
In mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line:
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
On album:
B-028(i) (The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
7390
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
In mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line:
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
B-028(k) (The Barry Sisters In Israel Recorded Live)
Track ID:
7391
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
In mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line:
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
7392
Artist:
Adler, Bruce
Accomp:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
In mayne oygn bistu sheyn, sheyn vi di velt,
First line:
אין מײַנע אױגן ביסטו שײן, שײן װי די װעלט,
Track comment:
Oygn Bistu Sheyn/ Yosl Yosl/ Vu Bistu Geven
On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
7393
Artist:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Narrator:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
First line:
In mayne oygn, you're the sweetest girl I ever knew...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
with "Bay Mir Bistu Sheyn"
Language:
English/Yiddish

It Is Burning — זה בּוער

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18562
Vocal:
Banai, Yosi — בּנאי, יוסי
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Hamkhshefa" (Hebrew Version) Familiar Goldfaden Melody
Language:
Hebrew

Itsik Shpitsik (Hirsh) — איציק שפּיציק (הירש)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Hirsh, Nurit — הירש, נורית
Genre:
Theater/Humor
Subject:
Rosh Khodesh/New Moon/Wine/Beer/Drinking
Origin:
ML SOG 115
Transliteration:
ML SOG 115
Translation:
ML SOG 115
Music:
ML SOG 115

Recordings

On album:
M-003(d) (Ovent Itsik Manger Poems and Songs by Itsik Manger — אָװענט (ערב) איציק מאַנגער)
Track ID:
7564
Vocal:
Mager, Dora — מאַגער, דאָראַ
Vocal:
Mager, Perele — מאַגער, פּערעלע
First line:
Itsik, shpitsik, got mit dir, loyf and koyf a fleshl bir,
First line (Yiddish):
איציק, שפּיציק, גאָט מיט דיר, לױף און קױף אַ פֿלעשל ביר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet
On album:
Y-008(a) (Yiddish Greatest Hits Vol. I — לאָמיר אַלע זינגען)
Track ID:
7565
Vocal:
Mager, Dora — מאַגער, דאָראַ
Vocal:
Mager, Perele — מאַגער, פּערעלע
ArrangerConductor:
Cohen, Shimon — כּהן, שמעון
First line:
Itsik, shpitsik, got mit dir, loyf and koyf a fleshl bir,
First line (Yiddish):
איציק, שפּיציק, גאָט מיט דיר, לױף און קױף אַ פֿלעשל ביר,
Track comment:
Same as on album M-003(d)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet
On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
7566
Hebrew Adaptation:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Vocal:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
Track comment:
Hebrew Version of "Dray Hotsmakhs" Dov Seltzer credited as composer
Language:
Hebrew

After You've Gone

Author:
Creamer, Henry
Author:
Layton, Turner
Composer:
Creamer, Henry
Composer:
Layton, Turner
Genre:
Pop/Theater/American
Subject:
Rejection/Desertion/Regret/Lonely/Sadness/Love/Frienship
Origin:
Alb T-077(a)
Additional song notes:
Sung by Sophie Tucker

Recordings

On album:
G-060(a) (Gypsy Swing The Gypsies)
Track ID:
20660
Author/Composer:
Creamer-Layton
Artist:
Gypsies
Vocal:
Rubin, Janice
First line:
After you've gone, and left me cryin' after you've gone,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
On album:
T-016(a) (The Last Of The Red Hot Mamas Sophie Tucker's Greatest Hits)
Track ID:
946
Author:
Creamer, Henry
Composer:
Layton, Turner
Artist:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Now, won't you listen honey, while I say, how could you...
Language:
English
On album:
T-007(a) (Music Of The Jewish People featuring Dave Tarras Orchestra)
Track ID:
42698
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
First line:
Now won't you listen honey, while I say, how could you tell me that you're going
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/American/Lament
Length:
2:47

Kaptsn Vu Krikhstu — קבּצן װוּ קריכסטו

Genre:
Theater/Klezmer
Subject:
Pauper/Foolishness/Maiden
Additional song notes:
Pauper, Where Are You Sticking Your Nose In?

Recording

On album:
S-025(b) (Ludwig Satz Sings His Most Famous Yiddish Theatre Classics 3)
Track ID:
7820
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
A meydl fun atorni strit, ven zi hot keyn sekhl nit,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מײדל פֿון אַטאָרני סטריט, װען זי האָט קײן שׂכל ניט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Katinka — קאַטינקאַ

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Dance/Song/Laughter/Independence/Poverty/Orphan/Marriage
Translation:
Alb M-047(c) [chorus only]
Additional song notes:
From Rumshinky's operetta "Katinka"

Recordings

On album:
P-004(d) (Molly Picon WEVD Memorial Program Henry Sapoznik, Narrator)
Track ID:
7843
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Narrator:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the musical "Katinke"
On album:
P-004(e) (The Very Best Of Molly Picon 14 Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
24600
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
On album:
014d (Picon, Molly/ Katinka/ Ikh Ken Fargesn Yedn Nor Nit..)
Track ID:
29185
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
On album:
M-047(c) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection A)
Track ID:
35556
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Katya fayft oyf der velt, zi freyt zikh un filt, vayl s'iz ir git,
First line (Yiddish):
קאַטיע פֿײַפֿט אוף דער וועלט, זי פֿרייט זיך און פֿילט, ווײַל ס'איז איר גיט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Operetta/Production Number
Length:
3:18

Aheym Aheym (Meyorovits) — אהײם אהײם (מײעראָװיץ)

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Genre:
Theater/Zionist
Subject:
Equality/Land
Additional song notes:
See "Heskes" sheet music catlg #824

Recording

On album:
F-041(a) (Freilach Express Plays Klezmer Music / East Goes West)
Track ID:
26084
Author/Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Artist:
Salmonsson, Bjorn & Tomas Bohm
Artist:
Freilach Express
First line:
Dayn mokum, dayn menukhe, iz dayn eygene melukhe,
First line:
דײַן מקום, דײַן מנוחה, איז דײַן אײגענע מלוכה, געדענק ישׂראליק...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Briderlakh Aheym (Wohl) — ברידערלאַך אַהײם (וואָל)

Also known as:
Aheym Aheym (Wohl)
Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Zionist
Subject:
Homeward/Return/Equality
Additional song notes:
From drama titled "Eyn Nakht Fun Libe" See Heskes catlg entry # 823

Recordings

On album:
046b (Paskel, Simon/ Aheym Aheym/ Ner Tomid)
Track ID:
30086
Artist:
Paskel, Simon — פּאַסקאַל, סײַמאָן
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-009(o) (Yossele Rosenblatt/ Songs of My People)
Track ID:
37808
Vocal:
Rosenblatt, Cantor Yosele — ראָזענבלאַט, חזן יוסעלע
First line:
Ikh vel aykh bashvern, ir muzt mir dos oyshern,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל אײַך באַשװערן, איר מוזט מיר דאָס אױסהערן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
On album:
J-026(a) (Jewish Nostalgia — בענקען געגועים)
Track ID:
23973
Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Vocal:
Rosenblatt, Cantor Yosele — ראָזענבלאַט, חזן יוסעלע
First line:
Ikh vel aykh bashvern, ir muzt mir dos oyshern,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל אײַך באַשװערן, איר מוזט מיר דאָס אױסהערן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
C-040(a) (Cantors In Yiddish/Arias, Opereta, Folk Songs & Chassidic... — חזנים זינגען אױף ייִדיש)
Track ID:
27572
Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Vocal:
Bakon, Khazn Israel — בקון, חזן ישׂראל
First line:
Ir must mir dos ophern, vos ikh vel aykh erklern,
First line (Yiddish):
איר מוסט מיר דאָס אױסהערן, װאָס איך װעל אײַך אױסקלערן,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
V-015(d) (Vorbei… Beyond Recall, CD 4/ A Record of Jewish musical life in Nazi Berlin, 1933-1938)
Track ID:
31457
Vocal:
Bakon, Khazn Israel — בקון, חזן ישׂראל
Conductor Orchestra:
Weintraub, Wolf
Artist:
Wolf Weintraub Orchestra
First line:
Ir must mir dos ophern, vos ikh vel aykh erklern,
First line (Yiddish):
איר מוסט מיר דאָס אױסהערן, װאָס איך װעל אײַך אױסקלערן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:42
On album:
R-009(d) (Cantor Yosele Rosenblatt Sings Yiddish Folk Songs Volume 7 — רנת יוסף)
Track ID:
983
Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Vocal:
Rosenblatt, Cantor Yosele — ראָזענבלאַט, חזן יוסעלע
First line:
Ikh vel aykh bashvern, ir muzt mir dos oyshern,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל אײַך באַשװערן, איר מוזט מיר דאָס אױסהערן,
Audio:
Judaica Sound Archives at FAU Libraries
Language:
Yiddish

Kh'bin A Getrayer — כ'בין אַ געטרײַער

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Shmir Mir/Khay Shpay/Mish Mash/Pride/Bragging
Additional song notes:
Parody of "I Am So Proud"

Recordings

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
7961
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Kh'bin a getrayer, a sheyne levaye vet ir glaykh krign,
First line:
כ'בין אַ געטרײַער, אַ שײנע לװיה װעט איר גלײַך קריגן,
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984
On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23444
Vocal/Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Vocal:
Feldman, Joe
Vocal:
Nesbitt, Murray
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
First line:
Kh'bin a getrayer, a sheyne levaye vet ir glaykh krign,
First line (Yiddish):
כ'בין אַ געטרײַער, אַ שײנע לװיה װעט איר גלײַך קריגן,
Language:
Yiddish

Khasidimlekh Tantsn — חסידימלעך טאַנצן

Author:
Kolodni, Yosele — קאָלאָדני, יאָסעלע
Composer:
Kolodni, Yosele — קאָלאָדני, יאָסעלע
Genre:
Maskilic/Theater/Tango
Subject:
Khasidim/Rebe/Poverty/Worries/Faith/Dancing/Drinking
Origin:
ML MTAG 112/Alb W-035(a)
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 112/Alb S-022(f)/Alb W-035(a)
Translation:
Alb W-035(a)
Music:
ML MTAG 112
Additional song notes:
See Peppler 2 page 122

Recordings

On album:
R-005(a) (Songs Of My People/Tova Ronni/Orchestrated by Shmuel Fershko)
Track ID:
8179
Artist:
Ronni, Tova — רוני, טובֿה
Director/Arranger:
Fershko, Shmuel — פֿערשקאָ, שמואל
First line:
Nokh dem esn baym dem tish, git a vunk der shames reb shepsl
First line:
נאָך דעם עסן בײַם טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק דער שמשׂ, רבּ שעפּסל,
On album:
B-010(b) (Once Upon A Town / Cavalcade of Life in the Shtetl Ben Bonus — אַמאָל אין אַ שטעטל)
Track ID:
8180
Artist:
Bonus, Ben — באָנוס, בען
First line:
Ven der rebe shteyt oyf fun tish, git a vunk der shames...
First line:
װען דער רבּי שטײט אַױף פֿון טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק דער שמשׂ, רבּ שעפּסל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
C-009(a) (Soul Of My People Sung by David Carey — דאָס פֿאָלק זינגט)
Track ID:
8181
Artist:
Carey, David
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Rubinstein, Eli — רובינשטײַן, עלי
First line:
Az der rebe shteyt oyfn tish, un git a vunk dem gabe shepsl,
First line:
אַז דער רבּי שטײט אױפֿן טיש, און גיט אַ װוּנק דעם גבּאי שעפּסל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
W-002(k) (Chansons Populaires Yiddish Vol 2 Benzion Witler — בּן ציון װיטלער ייִדישע פֿאָלקס לידער)
Track ID:
8182
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Az der rebe shteyt oyf fun tish, git a vunk tsum gabe reb...
First line:
אַז דער רבּי שטײט אַױף פֿון טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק צום גבּאי רבּ שעפּסל,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Khasidimlekh Zingen"
On album:
Y-020(a)2 (Byidish Ze Nishmma Yoteyr Tov 2(It Sounds Better In Yiddish) — בּאידיש זה נשמע יותר טוב 2)
Track ID:
22194
Artist:
Kovenski, Ethel — קאָװענסקי, עטל
First line:
Der rebe heybt zikh oyf baym tish, git a vunk dem gabe...
First line:
דער רבּי הײבט זיך אַױף בײַם טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק דעם גבּאי שעפּסל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Hebrew commentary at song program at Habima Theatre
On album:
B-068(a) (Ben Belfer, baritone/ Florence Belfer, piano Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
23555
Vocal:
Belfer, Cantor Ben
Arranger/Piano:
Belfer, Florence
First line:
Der rebe shtelt zikh oyf zayn tish, git a vunk tsum gabe...
First line:
דער רבּי שטעלט זיך אַױף פֿון טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק צום גבּאי רבּ שעפּסל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Yiddish
On album:
S-022(f) (Yaacov Shapiro Yiddish Traditional Songs)
Track ID:
24329
Vocal:
Shapiro, Yaacov — שאַפּיראָ, יעקבֿ
First line:
Az der rebe shteyt oyf fun tish, tut a vunk tsum gabe reb...
First line:
אַז דער רבּי שטײט אַױף פֿון טיש, טוט אַ װוּנק צום גבּאי רבּ שעפּסל,
Track comment:
Erronously credited to Witler on album notes
On album:
W-035(a) (Hy Wolfe sings Lider far der Neshome/ Yiddish Songs for the Soul — לידער פֿאַר די נשמה)
Track ID:
32831
Vocal:
Wolfe, Hy — וואָלף, חיים
Arranger:
Kaplan, Herbert — קאַפּלאַן, הערשל
First line:
Khasidemlekh zingen, khasidemlekh shpringen, men flekht zikh arayn in a krentsl,
First line (Yiddish):
חסידימלעך זינגען, חסידימלעך שפּרינגען, מען פֿלעכט זיך אַרײַן אין אַ קרענצל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:55

Khasidimlekh Zingen — חסידימלעך זינגען

Author:
Kolodni, Yosele — קאָלאָדני, יאָסעלע
Composer:
Kolodni, Yosele — קאָלאָדני, יאָסעלע
Genre:
Theater/Maskilic/Tango
Subject:
Khasidim/Rebe/Poverty/Worries/Faith/Dancing/Drinking
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 123
Translation:
Peppler 2 123
Music:
Peppler 2 123
Additional song notes:
Chassidm Dancing

Recordings

On album:
xW-002(k)
Track ID:
8183
Author/Composer:
Kolodni, Yosele — קאָלאָדני, יאָסעלע
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Az der rebe shteyt oyf fun tish, git a vunk tsum gabe reb...
First line:
אַז דער רבּי שטײט אַױף פֿון טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק צןם גאַבע רבּ שעפּסל,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Khasidimlekh Zingen"
On album:
xW-002(l)
Track ID:
24349
Author/Composer:
Kolodni, Yosele — קאָלאָדני, יאָסעלע
Artist:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Az der rebe shteyt oyf fun tish, tut a vunk tsum gabe reb...
First line:
אַז דער רבּי שטײט אַױף פֿון טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק צןם גאַבע רבּ שעפּסל,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Khasidimlekh Singen"
On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41409
Voca/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Az der rebe shteyt uf fun tish, git a vunk dem gabe shepsl', esn di khasidimlekh
First line (Yiddish):
אַז דער רבּי שטײט אוף פֿון טיש, גיט אַ װוּנק דער גבּאי שעפּסל, עסן די...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango
Length:
3:03

Khava Oy Oy Oy — חוה אױ אױ אױ

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater
Additional song notes:
See Heskes 142/ From the 1905 play "Der Antloyfener Soldat oder Der Griner Zinger"

Recordings

On album:
S-011(a) (Jewish Music By the Orchestra & Chorus of Benedict Silberman)
Track ID:
8209
Artist:
Silberman, Benedict, Orch & Chorus
Arranger/Conductor:
Silberman, Benedict
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
V-010(a) (ERLAG< LEZMER!)
Track ID:
8210
Artist:
VIVA KLEZMER
Clarinet/Arranger:
Kavadlo, Gene
Violin:
Kavadlo, Avi
Guitar:
Mosley, Mike
Bass:
Bjorlie, Leo
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
M-004(a) (40 Favorite Jewish Melodies — 40 באַליבטע ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
8216
Artist:
Jewish Music League of Tel Aviv
Director:
Herzl, David
Language:
Instrumental
On album:
F-013(c) (Freilechs & chassidic songs Giora Feidman - Clarinet — פֿרײלעכס ונעימות חסידיות גיורא פיידמן - קלרינט)
Track ID:
8217
Clarinet:
Feidman, Giora — פיידמן, גיורא
Artist:
Israel Broadcasting Orch. — תזמורת רשות השדור
Language:
Instrumental
On album:
S-081(c) (Salomon Klezmorim Yiddish music traditional & contemporary)
Track ID:
8218
Artist:
Salomon Klezmorim
Clarinet:
Salomon, Marcel
Accordion:
von Tol, Theo
Language:
Instrumental
On album:
S-090(a) (Leon Schwartz Like In A Different World)
Track ID:
21516
Violin:
Schwartz, Leon — שװאַרץ, לעאָן
Track comment:
Der Griner Zinger
Language:
Instrumental
On album:
K-071(a) (Kleitanim Lyden af jodisk tradition 2.)
Track ID:
22758
Artist:
Kleitanim
Track comment:
Recorded with a klezmer melody
Language:
Instrumental

Khayita — חאיטע

Author:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Composer:
Prizament, Shloyme — פּריזאַמענט, ש.
Genre:
Theater/Klezmer/Vaudeville/Love
Subject:
Love/Entreaty/Passion/Proposal/Marriage

Recordings

On album:
B-012(f) (Peysekhe Burshteyn Zingt Lider Fun Mit 30 Yor Tsurik — פּסחקע בורשטײן זינגט לידער פֿון מיט 30 יאָר צוריק)
Track ID:
8231
Vocal/Whistler:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Khayita iz a moyd, a golden, erlikh un fayn, nor di moyd...
First line (Yiddish):
חאיטע איז אַ מױד, אַ גאָלדען, ערליך און פֿײַן, נאָר די מױד...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Vaudeville
Length:
2:40
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41730
Vocal/Whistler:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Khayita iz a moyd, a golden, erlikh un fayn, nor di moyd kh'hob gevolt zol mayne
First line (Yiddish):
חאיטע איז אַ מױד, אַ גאָלדען, ערליך און פֿײַן, נאָר די מױד כ'האָב געוואָלט, זאָל
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Vaudeville
Length:
2:40

Kishef, Kishef — כּישוף, כּישוף

Also known as:
Show Me Your Magic Tricks
Also known as:
Magic Magic
Also known as:
Hells Spells
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Magic/Spell

Recordings

On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
8498
Translation, Hebrew:
Shabtai, Yaakov — שבּתאי, יעקב
Track comment:
Hebrew Version of "Dray Hotsmakhs" by Yacov Shabtai
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18560
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Vocal:
Banai, Yosi — בּנאי, יוסי
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Hamkhshefa"
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28676
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Kishef, kishef, shpil mit fayer, naskeyt shiml, fule hoyfns, kishef kishef,
First line (Yiddish):
כּישוף, כּישוף, שפּיל מיט פֿייִער, נאַסקייִט, שימל, פֿולע הױפֿנס, כּישוף, כּישוף
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Hells Spells"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Dramatic
Length:
1' 36"

Kolumbus, Ikh HobTsu Dir Gornit — קאָלומבוס, איך האָב צו דיר גאָרניט

Author:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Author:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Composer:
Meyerowitz, David — מײעראָװיץ, דוד
Composer:
Friedsel, Louis — פֿרידזעל, לואיס
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Status/Food/Weather/Subway/Patriotism/Freedom
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 124
Translation:
Peppler 2 125
Music:
Peppler 2 125
Additional song notes:
Kolumbus, I have No Complaints Against You
Sheet music:
Folder:
1278
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration/ Translation
Publisher:
Jane Peppler
Provenance:
Purchase, Jane Peppler, Sept 2013
First line:
Amerika dos land dos traye vi a guter tsimes gefelstu mir,
First line (Yiddish):
אַמעריקאַ, דאָס לאַנד, דאָס טרײַע, ווי אַ גוטער צימעס געפֿעלסטו מיר,
Notes:
America, you fair land, you please me like a good tsimmes…

Recordings

On album:
K-010(d) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite The East Side Story)
Track ID:
8635
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Piano:
Gunther, William
First line:
Kolumbus, Ikh hob tsu dir gornit, Tsu dir mayn Ameritshke,
First line (Yiddish):
קאָלומבוס, איך האָב צו דיר גאָרניט, צו דיר מײַן אַמעריטשקע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19374
Vocal:
Kressyn, Miriam and Ensembl — קרעסן, מיריאַם און אַנסעמבל
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Kolumbus, Ikh hob tsu dir gornit, Tsu dir mayn Ameritshke,
First line (Yiddish):
קאָלומבוס, איך האָב צו דיר גאָרניט, צו דיר מײַן אַמעריטשקע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19338
Artist:
Kressyn, Miriam and Ensembl — קרעסן, מיריאַם און אַנסעמבל
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Kolumbus, Ikh hob tsu dir gornit, Tsu dir mayn Ameritshke,
First line (Yiddish):
קאָלומבוס, איך האָב צו דיר גאָרניט, צו דיר מײַן אַמעריטשקע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21796
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Kolumbus, Ikh hob tsu dir gornit, Tsu dir mayn Ameritshke,
First line (Yiddish):
קאָלומבוס, איך האָב צו דיר גאָרניט, צו דיר מײַן אַמעריטשקע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of "From Ellis Island to the East Side"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-015(b) (Helene Engel Errances de Tolede a Brooklyn)
Track ID:
8636
Vocal:
Engel, Helene
First line:
Kolumbus, Ikh hob tsu dir gornit, Tsu dir mayn Ameritshke,
First line (Yiddish):
קאָלומבוס, איך האָב צו דיר גאָרניט, צו דיר מײַן אַמעריטשקע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded in group "a Brooklyn" - also with English Verses
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
017i (Goldstein, Morris, tenor/ Kolumbus Ikh Hob Tsu Dir Gor../ Pinochle)
Track ID:
29272
Vocal:
Goldstein, Morris — גאָלדשטייַן, מאָריס
On album:
P-068(f) (Jane Peppler and Friends/ Nervez!/ Yiddish Theater Songs from Poland, Volume III)
Track ID:
41403
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
VocalFiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Amerika dos land dos traye vi a guter tsimes gefelstu mir, bist far undz yidn…
First line (Yiddish):
אַמעריקע דאָס לאַנד דאָס טרײַע, ווי אַ גויער צימס געפֿעלסטו מיר, ביסט פֿאַר...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
3:13

Koyft Koynim — קױפֿט קונים

Also known as:
The Market Song (Koyft Koynim-Heb)
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Market/Customers/Peddler/Merchandise

Recordings

On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18553
Vocal:
Israeli Cast
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Israeli Cast Album of Hamakhshefa Recorded as "Market Song"
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18523
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Koyft konim, kumt aher,
First line (Yiddish):
קױפֿט קונים, קומט אַהער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Di Kishefmakern"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Chorale

Kulanu Hotsmakh (We're All Hotsmakhs) — כּולנו הוצמך

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
M-003(f) (Three Hotzmachs by Itsik Manger Music by Dov Seltzer — שלושה הוצמך מאת איציק מאנגר מוסיקה דודו זלצר)
Track ID:
8698
Translation, Hebrew:
Shabtai, Yaakov — שבּתאי, יעקב
Track comment:
Hebrew Version of "Dray Hotsmakhs" by Yacov Shabtai
Language:
Hebrew

Kum Mit Mir Aheym — קום מיט מיר אַהײם

Also known as:
Come To My Home
Also known as:
Kum Kum
Also known as:
Mirele - Di Kishefmakerin, Duet
Also known as:
Kum Mit Mir
Also known as:
Come With Me
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Witch/Mirele/Enticement/Child/Orphan/Home
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"

Recordings

On album:
M-063(a) (Cubo Futurist Klezmer/Recordings From.. Moscow State Yiddish Theatre 1922-1938 GOSET)
Track ID:
28208
Vocal:
Zuskin, Benyamin — זוסקין, בעניאָמען
Vocal:
Rozina, (no other name given) ראָזינע
Artist:
Unidentified Orchestra
Arranger:
Achron, Yosef — אחרון, יוסף
First line:
Kum, kum, kum mit mir, kum mit mir aheym,
First line (Yiddish):
קום, קום, קום מיט מיר, קום מיט מיר אַהײם,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Come With Me"/Begins with dialogue between Mirele and Koldunya
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Dramatic/Theatrical/Operetta/Orchestral Accompaniment/USSR
Length:
03:57
On album:
R-024(a) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen A Montage/Documentary)
Track ID:
10531
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Vocal:
Waldman-Eliad, Leonie
Narrator:
Willens, Rita Jacobs
Director:
Schwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים
First line:
Kum, kum, kum mit mir, kum mit mir aheym,
First line (Yiddish):
קום, קום, קום מיט מיר, קום מיט מיר אַהײם,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(c) (Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen.....treasures of Avrom Goldfaden songs)
Track ID:
18533
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Jewish Peoples Chorus of N. Y.
Conductor:
Rauch, Maurice — ראַוך, משה
Vocal:
Gordon, Edith
Vocal:
Fried, Howard
Narrator:
Oppenheim, Menashe — אָפּענהײם, מנשה
First line:
Kumt, kumt, kum...kum aheym tsu mir,
First line (Yiddish):
קומט, קומט, קום...קום אַהײַם צו מיר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18510
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Artist:
Grup-Stoian, Nusha — גרופּ-סטאָיאַן, נושאַ
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Kum, kum, kum mit mir, kum mit mir aheym,
First line (Yiddish):
קום, קום, קום מיט מיר, קום מיט מיר אַהײם,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From the Operetta "Di Tsoyberin oder Di Kishefmakherin"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-002(d) (The Witch by A. Goldfaden Original Israel Cast — המכשפה של פ' א. גולדפאדן)
Track ID:
18555
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Hebrew Adaptation:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
On album:
xG-002(d)
Track ID:
18556
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Vocal:
Segal, Shmuel — שמואל סעגאַל
Conductor:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Translator, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Composer:
Sheriff, Noam — שריף, נעום,
Track comment:
From Hamakhshefa-Recorded as "Come To My Home"
On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28675
Vocal:
Heubaum, Susanne
Vocal:
Blutchen, Wolfgang
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Kum, kum, kum tsu mir, a mame vel ikh zayn far dir, kum kum, kum tsu mir,
First line (Yiddish):
קום קום, קום. קום צו מיר, אַ מאַמע װעל איך זייִן פֿאַר דיר, קום קום, קום צו מיר,
Track comment:
Recorded under "Kum Tsu Mir"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Duet
Length:
0' 52"
On album:
M-063(a) (Cubo Futurist Klezmer/Recordings From.. Moscow State Yiddish Theatre 1922-1938 GOSET)
Track ID:
41837
Vocal:
Zuskin, Benyamin — זוסקין, בעניאָמען
First line:
Kum,kum, kum tsu mir, kum tsu mir, tokhter mayne,…kum tsu mir aheym…
First line (Yiddish):
קום, קום, קום צו מיר, טאָכטער מײַנע,...קום צו מיר אָהיים...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Dramatic/Theatrical/USSR/Duet (with Mirele)
Length:
3:58

Kumen Mir Di Yunge Meydlekh — קומען מיר די יונגע מײדלעך

Genre:
Gilbert & Sullivan/Operetta/Theater/Adaptation
Subject:
Maidens
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Comes A Train of Little Ladies"

Recording

On album:
M-036(a) (Der Mikadeh (The Mikado - In Yiddish) Phila Group)
Track ID:
8729
Composer:
Sullivan, Sir Arthur
Artist:
Prayne, Joe and Phila Group
First line:
Kumen mir di yunge meydlekh, ersht fun shule, frey geshtelt,
First line:
קומען מיר די יונגע מײדלעך, ערשט פֿון שולע, פֿרײ געשטעלט
Track comment:
Performed in Phila. October 14, 1984

Lakh Un Zay Freylekh — לאַך און זײַ פֿרײלעך

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater/Novelty/Humorous
Subject:
Laughter/Joy/Israel/USA
Sheet music:
Folder:
274
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1950
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
64
First line:
Lakh un zay freylakh, s'gantse leben lang hert not oyf….
First line (Yiddish):
לאַך און זייַ פֿריילעך, דאָס גאַנצע לעבען לאַנג, הער ניט אויף צו לאָכען,
Notes:
Blue lettering in Yiddish/English. Large photo of Leo Fuchs and Edmund Zayenda. Small oval insert photo of Sholom Secunda. Price 40 cents. Listing on back cover of new songs. Three verses in Yiddish on inside cover.

Recording

On album:
F-009(d) (Leo Fuchs Sings Yiddish Theatre Favorites)
Track ID:
8828
Artist:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Lakh un zay freylekh, dos gantse lebn lang ken nisht...
First line:
לאַך און זײַ פֿרײלעך, דאָס גאַנצע לעבן לאַנג קען נישט אָפּצולאַכן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Lebedik Freylekh (Lebedov) — לעבעדיק פֿרײלעך (לעבעדאָװ)

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Klezmer/Theater
Subject:
Celebration/In-laws/Wedding/Bride/Groom/Joy
Origin:
Ephemera 1336
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1336
Additional song notes:
Lively/Joyfully

Recording

On album:
K-074(a) (Kasbek Klezmer A La Russe Jewish Music from Eastern Europe)
Track ID:
24373
Author/Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Artist:
Kasbek/ Frieder Breitkreutz b1944
Artist:
Karpen, Adnreas (1943)
Artist:
Muller, Christian/ Uwe Sauerwein
First line:
Lebedik freylekh, zol zayn ... a meylekh, oy oy, a mitsve...
First line (Yiddish):
לעבעדיק פֿרײלעך, זאָל זײַן ווי יד אַ מלך, אױ, אױ, אַ מיצװה טענצל,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer

Lebedik Un Freylekh (Perlmutter et al) — לעבעדיק און פֿרײלעך (פּערלמוטער א" א")

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater

Recordings

On album:
K-020(b) (The Klezmorim "Streets of Gold")
Track ID:
8923
Artist:
Klezmorim — קלעזמאָרים
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Freylekhs
On album:
M-032(a) (Maxwell Street Days Maxwell St. Klezmer Band)
Track ID:
8924
Artist:
Maxwell St. Klezmer Band
Track comment:
Columbia 78 8155F 108487.
On album:
M-034(b) (The Mazeltones Seattle, Romania)
Track ID:
8925
Artist:
Mazeltones
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Columbia 78 8155F 108487. / Liner Notes Credit Peretz Sandler as composer.
On album:
N-013(b) (The Nisht Geferlach Klezmer Band Nokh A Mol! One More Time)
Track ID:
8926
Artist:
Nisht Geferlekh Klezmer Band — נישט געפֿערלעך קלעזמער באַנדע
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Klezmer/Freylekhs/Instrumental
On album:
S-077(a) (Amy Shapiro sings Yiddish and other songs. Oy Mama)
Track ID:
8929
Arranger/Conductor:
Olenick, Jeff, arr & cond
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
A-035(b) (Aufwind Jiddische Lieder & Klesmermusik Gassn Singer — גאַסן זינגער)
Track ID:
21873
Artist:
Aufwind
Track comment:
With "Firn Di Mekhutonim Aheym - Sharograd"
Style:
Instrumental/Freylekh
On album:
R-034(e) (Joel Rubin with the Epstein Bros Orch Zeydes un Eyniklekh — זײדעס און אײניקלעך)
Track ID:
23282
Artist:
Epstein Brothers Orchestra
Arranger/Clarinet:
Rubin, Joel
Musical Director/Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
Y-023(a) (The Yale Klezmer Band Hora With Onions)
Track ID:
24160
Artist:
Yale Klezmer Band
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Freylekhs
On album:
K-074(a) (Kasbek Klezmer A La Russe Jewish Music from Eastern Europe)
Track ID:
24376
Artist:
Kasbek/ Frieder Breitkreutz b1944
Artist:
Karpen, Adnreas (1943)
Artist:
Muller, Christian/ Uwe Sauerwein
Track comment:
with Der Kolemeyer Badkhn
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
N-021(a) (New Orleans Klezmer All Stars Manichalfwitz)
Track ID:
24475
Artist:
New Orleans Klezmer All Stars
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
B-080(a) (Boiberiker Klezmorim — בױבעריקער קלעזמאָרים)
Track ID:
25649
Artist:
Boyberiker Kapelye — בױבעריק קאַפּעליע
Artist:
Mulder, Jaap
Artist:
Boiberiker Kapelye — בױבעריקער קאַפּעליע
Track comment:
with "Rusiher Sher"
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
B-075(a) (Odessa Express Babel Yiddish & Klezmer)
Track ID:
25412
Artist:
Babel
Track comment:
With In Odes
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
U-004(a) (Uptown Klezmer Ashnelerando)
Track ID:
25357
Artist:
Uptown Klezmer
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental/Freylekhs
On album:
G-048(f) (Gojim Tscholent Jiddische Lieder / Klezmer Musik)
Track ID:
25394
Artist:
Di Gojim (Austria) די גױעם (עסטרײַך)
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
P-031(a) (Prague Klezmorim Jewish Dance Band Yiddish Blues)
Track ID:
26396
Artist:
Prague Klezmorim
Clarinet/Recorder:
Kostiuk, Michal
Violin:
Rejskova, Tereza
Violin:
Lang, Ruben
Piano/Percussion/Director:
Rothova, Helena
Guitar:
Vyhnalek, Martin
Bassoon:
Bedrnik, Tomas
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
On album:
S-067(b) (Abe Schwartz The Klezmer King)
Track ID:
30459
Artist:
Abe Schwartz Orchestra — אײב שװאַרץ אָרקעסטער
Violin/Leader:
Abe Schwartz Orchestra — אײב שװאַרץ אָרקעסטער
Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Cornet:
Fiedel, Alex
Track comment:
Originally recorded New York, Nov 1927/ Columbia 8155 F
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Freylekhs
Length:
3:16

Lebedik Yankl (Lebedeff) — לעבעדיק יאַנקל (לעבעדעף)

Author:
Rund, Morris
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Poverty/Wives/Shabos/Shoemaker/Tailor/Teacher/Whisky/Faith
Origin:
Ephemera 1361
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 126
Translation:
Peppler 2 126
Music:
Peppler 2 126
Additional song notes:
Step Lively Yankl

Recordings

On album:
L-002(e) (Aaron Lebedeff on 2nd. Avenue 24 Songs Hits...Yiddish Stage)
Track ID:
8933
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Yankl shuster veyst a yeder, latet alte skrapes, un zayn vaybl shrayt keseder…
First line (Yiddish):
יאַנקל שוסטער װײסט אַ יעדער, לאַטעט אַלטע סקאַפּעס, און זײַן ווײַבל שרײַט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Based on Khasidic tune to "Al Tirat Avdey Yaakov".
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
059h (Rosenstein, Abraham/ Du Zolst Nit Hern Vos Di Mame Vet Zogn/ Lebedik Yankl)
Track ID:
30570
Vocal, Tenor:
Rosenstein, Abraham
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-068(e) (Jane Peppler, Randy Kloko, & friends/ Lebedik Yankel: Yiddish songs from Warsaw, volume 2)
Track ID:
41468
Vocal/Fiddle:
Peppler, Jane
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Yankl shuster veyst a yeder, latet alte skrapes, un zayn vaybl shrayt keseder…
First line (Yiddish):
יאַנקל שוסטער װײסט אַ יעדער, לאַטעט אַלטע סקאַפּעס, און זײַן ווײַבל שרײַט..
Track comment:
.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet
Length:
3:40

Lebn Zol Kolumbus — לעבן זאָל קאָלומבוס

Author:
Thomashevsky, Boris — טאָמאַשעװסקי, ברוך
Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Patriotic
Subject:
Immigration/Government/Patriotism/Peace/Democracy
Origin:
ML MTAG 140/Levin N 66/SH Dropsie 46
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 140/Levin N 66/Alb G-013(a)/Sm Dropsie 46/Ephemera 1516
Translation:
Ephemera 1516
Music:
ML MTAG 140/Levin N 66/SMDropsie 46
Additional song notes:
Long Live Columbus
Related information in folder 484:
Document type:
Article
Author:
Chana Mlotek
Publisher:
Yiddish Forward
Date:
1/20/2006
Comments:
1. 1/20/2006 Article in the Yiddish Forverts of June 20, 2006 by Chane Mlotek titled "Di Tsveyte Strofe Fun "Lebn Zol Kolumbus" (The 2nd stanza of Lebn Zol Kolumbus) Text and additional verses one of which refers to Leo Frank and that the lawyers will get him off. 2 Translation of additional verses.

Recordings

On album:
G-013(b) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Himan Brown (English) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19371
Artist:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
Narrator:
Brown, Himan
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Lebn zol Kolumbus, trinkt briderlekh lekhaim, lebn zol...
First line (Yiddish):
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, טרינקט ברידערלעך לחיים, לעבן זאָל...
Track comment:
Album credits Rumshinsky with music
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(a) (Dos Goldene Land Narrated by Yosl Mlotek (Yiddish) — דאָס גאָלדענע לאַנד 80 יאָר ייִדיש לעבן אין אַמעריקע אין ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
19335
Vocal:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
Narrator:
Mlotek, Yosl — מלאָטעק, יוסל
Piano:
Weiner, Lazar — װײַנער, לאַזאַר
First line:
Lebn zol Kolumbus, trinkt briderlekh lekhaim, lebn zol...
First line (Yiddish):
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, טרינקט ברידערלעך לחיים, לעבן זאָל...
Track comment:
Album credits Rumshinsky with music
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(d) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite The East Side Story)
Track ID:
8936
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Lebn zol Kolumbus, di goldene medina, lebn zol Kolumbus...
First line (Yiddish):
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, די גאָלדענע מדינה, לעבן זאַל קאָלאַמבוס…
Track comment:
Chorus only.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
N-013(a) (The Nisht Geferlach Klezmer Band)
Track ID:
8937
Artist:
Nisht Geferlekh Klezmer Band — נישט געפֿערלעך קלעזמער באַנדע
Vocal:
Pat, Avrom — פּאַט, אַבֿרהם
First line:
A shtetl iz amerike, a mekhaye, kh'lebn; Es rut oyf ir...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שטעטל איז אַמעריקע אַ מחיה, כ'לעבן: עס רוט אױף אַיר די...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(d)2 (Song of the Golden Land Lectures 03 and 04)
Track ID:
8938
Vocal:
Gorovets, Emil (Rakhmil) Iakovlevich — גאָראָװעץ, עמיל
First line:
A shtetl iz amerike, a mekhaye, kh'lebn; Es rut oyf ir...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שטעטל איז אַמעריקע אַ מחיה, כ'לעבן: עס רוט אױף אַיר די...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Lecture 3, Song of the Golden Land, Journey and Arrival
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-015(a) (The American Jewish Experience In Song)
Track ID:
8939
Vocal:
Chicago B.J.E. Children's Choir
First line:
A shtetl iz amerike, a mekhaye, kh'lebn; Es rut oyf ir...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שטעטל איז אַמעריקע אַ מחיה, כ'לעבן: עס רוט אױף אַיר די...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-010(e) (Let's Sing Yiddish Original Cast Album Ben Bonus — לאָמיר זינגען ייִדיש)
Track ID:
8940
Vocal:
Bonus, Ben — באָנוס, בען
Arranger/Conductor:
Rumshinsky, Murray
First line:
Lebn zol Kolumbus, trinkt briderlekh lekhaim, lebn zol...
First line (Yiddish):
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, טרינקט ברידערלעך לחיים, לעבן זאָל...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-015(b) (Helene Engel Errances de Tolede a Brooklyn)
Track ID:
8941
Vocal:
Engel, Helene
First line:
A shtetl iz amerike, a mekhaye, kh'lebn; Es rut oyf ir...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שטעטל איז אַמעריקע אַ מחיה, כ'לעבן: עס רוט אױף אַיר די...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded in group "a Brooklyn"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-062(a) (Kinnor Children's Choir of Riga, Latvia)
Track ID:
8942
Vocal:
Kinnor Child Choir, Riga, Latvia
Director:
Leinwand, Michael, director
First line:
A shtetl iz amerike, a mekhaye, kh'lebn; Es rut oyf ir... ..
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שטעטל איז אַמעריקע אַ מחיה, כ'לעבן: עס רוט אױף אַיר די...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-042(a) (Eleanor Reissa Going Home Gems of Yiddish Song)
Track ID:
8943
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
Arranger:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Lebn zol Kolumbus, trinkt briderlekh lekhaim, lebn zol...
First line (Yiddish):
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, טרינקט ברידערלעך לחיים, לעבן זאָל...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
with I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy and Yid parody of Yankee D.
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
8944
Vocal:
Borts, Joanne
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Vocal:
Berk, Phyllis
First line:
A shtetl iz Amerika, Except a little bigger, To leave a...
First line:
אַ שטעטל איז אַמעריקע, אַ מחיה, כ'לעבן עס רוט אױך איר די...
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
C-032(e) (Chutzpah Lebn zol Kolombus)
Track ID:
21468
Vocal:
Krasnowsky, Frank
Piano:
Steuer, Sydney Anschell
First line:
America is a lovely land, its a joy to be here,
First line:
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, טרינקט ברידערלעך לחיים, לעבן זאָל...
Track comment:
English commentary by Krasnowsky
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21788
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line:
Lebn zol Kolumbus, di goldene medina, lebn zol Kolumbus...
First line (Yiddish):
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, די גאָלדענע מדינה, לעבן זאַל קאָלאַמבוס...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Part of "From Ellis Island to the East Side"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
W-024(a) (Paved With Gold Starring Gary & Janice Waldman)
Track ID:
23701
Vocal:
Waldman, Gary
Vocal:
Waldman, Janice
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Piano/Conductor/Arranger:
Delfin, Jon
First line:
Lebn zol Kolumbus, trinkt briderlekh lekhaim, lebn zol...
First line:
לעבן זאָל קאָלאָמבוס, טרינקט ברידערלעך לחיים, לעבן זאָל...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Sung with "Gebentsht Ia Amerike"-From "Paved With Gold"
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
040i (Juvelier, K./ Der Balegole/ Lebn Zol Kolombus)
Track ID:
29953
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
051a (Juvelier, Kalmen/ Lebn Zol Kolombus/ Der Balegole)
Track ID:
30206
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-068(h) (Jane Peppler and Friends: Vos Hot Men Tsu Mir — וואָס האָט מען צו מיר)
Track ID:
41902
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
First line:
A shtetl iz Amerike, a mekhaye, kh'lebn, es rut af ir di shkinele, mir zoln azoy
First line (Yiddish):
אַ שטעטל איז אַמעריקע אַ מחיה, כ'לעבן: עס רוט אױף אַיר די שכינהעלע, ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:37

Libe — ליבע

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love
Transliteration:
Warem 124
Music:
Warem 124
Sheet music:
Folder:
391
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1943
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
169
First line:
S'iz mir afn hartsen sver, oyshalten ken ikh nit mer…
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז מיר אויפֿן האַרצען שווער, אויסהאַלטען קען איך ניט מער,
Notes:
Dark blue lettering, English/Yiddish. Photo inserts of Abraham Ellstein and Seymour Rekhtzeit. "As sung by the well known stage and radio artist", Victor Record V-9099. Price 30 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
K-010(b) (The Best of Miriam Kressen & Seymour Rexsite)
Track ID:
9171
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob / Molly Picon (?) דזאַקאָבס, דזאַקאָב \ מאָלי פּיקאָן (?)
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Libe, ver hot dikh oysgetrakht, Libe, fun vos bist du...
First line:
ליבע, װער האָט דיך אױסגעטראַכט, ליבע, פֿון װאָס ביסטו געמאַכט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Warembud credits Molly Picon with lyrics.
On album:
S-027(a) (Jacob Sandler Mayn Erster Tango — מײַן ערשטער טאַנגאָ)
Track ID:
9172
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Libe, ver hot dikh oysgetrakht, Libe, fun vos bist du...
First line:
ליבע, װער האָט דיך אױסגעטראַכט, ליבע, פֿון װאָס ביסטו געמאַכט,
On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22376
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
First line:
Libe, ver hot dikh oysgetrakht, Libe, fun vos bist du...
First line:
ליבע, װער האָט דיך אױסגעטראַכט, ליבע, פֿון װאָס ביסטו געמאַכט,
On album:
I-013(a) (Inna Mazel - Jiddische Lieder)
Track ID:
25309
Vocal:
Slavskaja, Inna
Piano:
Terletsky, Vladimir — טערלעטסקי, װלאַדימיר
Violin:
Bondar, Ilja
Piano:
Gutman, Alexander
First line:
Libe, ver hot dikh oysgetrakht, Libe, fun vos bist du...
First line (Yiddish):
ליבע, װער האָט דיך אױסגעטראַכט, ליבע, פֿון װאָס ביסטו געמאַכט,
Language:
Yiddish

Libe Heym — ליבע הײם

Also known as:
A Gute Heym
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Memory/Home

Recording

On album:
G-001(g) (Henry Gerro — הענרי געררא)
Track ID:
18486
Vocal:
Londner, Rosita — לאָנדנער, ראָזיטאַ
First line:
A libe heym iz a brokhe nor fun got, a zise heym...
First line:
אַ ליבע הײם איז אַ בּרכה נאָר פֿון גאָט, אַ זיסע הײם...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Libst Mikh Sertse (Fiddler) — ליבסט מיך סערצע (פֿידלער)

Composer:
Bock, Jerry
Genre:
Theater/Love/Humor
Subject:
Marriage/Arranged/Love
Origin:
Fiddler 116/Ephemera 926
Additional song notes:
Shraga Friedman - Yiddish Adaptation
Related information in folder 926:
Comments:
1 Yiddish Text from Libretto (Yiddish) in the Van Pelt Library of the University of Pennsylvania, catalogue # ML50.B6745 F5219 2004. 2. Transliteration by Robert Freedman

Recording

On album:
xF-003(a)
Track ID:
9189
Yiddish Adaptation:
Friedman, Shraga — פֿרידמאַן, שרגא
Vocal:
Rudensky, Shmuel — רודענסקי, שמואל
Vocal:
Dulitzkaya, Lea — ליא דוליצקאַיאַ
First line:
Er iz a guter bokher, golde, er gefelt mir, er iz a bisl...
First line:
ער איז אַ גוטער בּחור, גאָלדע, ער געפֿעלט מיר, ער איז אַ ביסל...
Track comment:
See "Do You Love Me (Yid, Fiddler") "סערצע מיך "ליבסט

Likht Bentshn (Goldstein) — ליכט בענטשן (גאָלדשטײַן)

Author:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
Composer:
Lubin, Harry — לובין, האַרי
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Memory/Ritual/Candles
Additional song notes:
From the play "A Meydl Mit A Fargangenheyt"

Recordings

On album:
G-004(b) (Jennie Goldstein Sings 14...Famous Yiddish Theatre Hits)
Track ID:
18582
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Ikh nem mir dermonen in tsaytn fun frier, gehat a familie...
First line (Yiddish):
איך מעם מיר דערמאָנען אין צײַטן פֿון פֿרייִער, געהאַט אַ פֿאַמיליע...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
061i (Goldstein, Jennie/ Likht Bentshn/ Vi A Kholem Iz Ales Avek)
Track ID:
30611
Vocal:
Goldstein, Jennie — גאָלדשטייַן, דזשעני
First line:
Ikh nem mir dermonen in tsaytn fun frier, gehat a familie…
First line (Yiddish):
איך מעם מיר דערמאָנען אין צײַטן פֿון פֿרייִער, געהאַט אַ פֿאַמיליע…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert

Litvak And Galits — ליטװאַק און גאַליץ

Also known as:
Litvak Galitsayaner
Also known as:
I'm A Litvak and She's A Galits
Author:
Jacobson, Hymie
Composer:
Jacobson, Hymie
Genre:
Theater/Humorous
Subject:
Dilaect/Litvak/Galitsayaner/Argument
Origin:
Alb W-035(a)
Transliteration:
Alb W-035(a)
Translation:
Alb W-035(a)

Recordings

On album:
T-023(a) (Those Were The Days)
Track ID:
9241
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocalist:
Golden Land Company
Vocal:
Reissa, Eleanor
First line:
Ikh zog meydl, yakh zog maydl, ikh zog kneydl, yakh zog...
First line (Yiddish):
איך זאָל מײדל, יאַך זאָג מײַדל, איך זאָג קנײדל, יאַך זאָג קנײַדל,
Track comment:
From "Those Were The Days"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
L-019(d) (King of the Klezmers Vol 4 Marty Levitt Harriet Kane)
Track ID:
19785
Author/Composer:
Jacobson, Hymie
Artist:
Kane, Harriet & Marty Levitt Orch
First line:
From my husband I get such aggrevation, he's driving me..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under "Litvak & Galitz"
Language:
English
On album:
W-035(a) (Hy Wolfe sings Lider far der Neshome/ Yiddish Songs for the Soul — לידער פֿאַר די נשמה)
Track ID:
32837
Vocal:
Wolfe, Hy — וואָלף, חיים
Arranger:
Kaplan, Herbert — קאַפּלאַן, הערשל
First line:
From my wife I got such aggravation, she's driving me out of my wits,
Language:
English
Style:
Dialect/Vaudeville
Length:
2:28
On album:
K-031(b) (Songs for the Jewish-American Jet Set/ The Tikva Records Story 1950-1973)
Track ID:
36781
First line:
From my husband I get such aggravation, he's from a different denomination,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Latin
Length:
3:25

Lomir Trakhtn Nor Fun Haynt — לאָמיר טראַכטן נאָר פֿון הײַנט

Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Moment
Translation:
CD K-075(b)

Recordings

On album:
J-016(a) (Shalom America Jackie Jacob Sings)
Track ID:
9346
Vocal:
Jacobs, Jackie
First line:
Lomir trakhtn nor fun haynt, genisn fun di libe bay levone..
First line (Yiddish):
לאָמיר טראַכטן נאָר פֿון הײַנט, געניסן פֿון די ליבע בײַ לבֿונה שײן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Witler Album W-002(e) credits "Jacobs & Dreitzberg" with lyrics & melody
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
W-002(e) (Remembering Benzion Witler with Shifra Lerer — בּן-ציון װיטלער מיט שפֿרה לערער)
Track ID:
9347
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Simon Tenovsky Orchestra
First line:
Lomir trakhtn nor fun haynt, genisn fun di shtraln vi di...
First line (Yiddish):
לאָמיר טראַכטן נאָר פֿון הײַנט, געניסן פֿון די שטראַלן װי די...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-075(b) (Wolf Krakowski/ Goyrl: Destiny — גױרל)
Track ID:
28710
Vocal:
Fraidy Katz
Instrumental Accompaniment:
The Lonesome Brothers
Vocal:
Krakowski, Wolf
First line:
Lomir trakhtn nor fun haynt, genisn fun di shtraln vi di levone shaynt,
First line (Yiddish):
לאָמיר טראַכטן נאָר פֿון הײַנט, געניסן פֿון די שטראַלן װי די לבֿונה שייִנט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Soft Rock/Duet/Paylish Dialect
Length:
3' 39"
On album:
J-016(a) (Shalom America Jackie Jacob Sings)
Track ID:
36810
Vocal:
Jacobs, Jackie
First line:
Lomir trakhtn nor fun haynt, genisn fun di libe, bay levone shaynt…
First line (Yiddish):
לאָמיר טראַכטן נאָר פֿון הײַנט, געניסן פֿון די ליבע, בײַ לבֿנה שײַנט…
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Appears on album twice
Language:
Yiddish

Lots Shiker Lid — לוטס שיכּור ליד

Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theater
Subject:
Daughterss/Drinking/Grooms/Shrew/Bride/Groom/Curses/Shadkhn
Transliteration:
Alb L-066(a)
Translation:
Alb L-066(a)
Additional song notes:
Drunk Song (From "The Binding of Isaac") (Akedes Yitzkhok) Reconstituted From Cylinders

Recordings

On album:
G-002(b) (Highlights of Goldfaden Operettas — לידער פֿון גאָלדפֿאַדען - אָפּערעטעס)
Track ID:
18517
Author/Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Artist:
Bucharest Jewish State Theater — בוקאַרשטער ייַדישן מלוכה טעאַטער
Artist:
Berkovitch, Bebe — בערקאָװיטש, בעבע
Conductor:
Shwartzman, Khaim — שװאַרצמאַן, חיים,
First line:
Az eymer hot dervaksene tekhter, oy, oy, oy, muz men dokh...
First line:
אַז אײמער באָט דערװאַקסענע טעכטער, אײ, אײ, אײ, מוז מען דאָך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From Operetta "Akeydes Yitskhok"
On album:
L-006(a) (Soyna Lizaron In Joy And Sorrow 13 Yiddish Songs — סאניא ליזרון אין פֿרײד און אומעט... 13 ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
42833
Vocal:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
First line:
Az a tate hot dervaksene tekhter, oy oy oy, muz er dokh trinken, der tate iz dokh biter, a veytog iz der muter,…
First line (Yiddish):
אַז אַ טאַטע האָט דערוואַקסענע טעכטער, אוי אוי אוי, דעם טאַנטן איז דאָך ביטער, אַ ווייטאָג איז דער מוטער, ניטאָ קיין בּלונים
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
2:51

Love Is Here To Stay

Author:
Gershwin, George
Composer:
Gershwin, George
Genre:
Instrumental/Theater/Love
Subject:
Love/Constancy/Radio/Telephone.Rockies/Gibralter/Passing
Origin:
Ephemera 1127

Recordings

On album:
F-013(g) (Giora Feidman Gershwin & The Klezmer)
Track ID:
9428
Artist:
Feidman, Giora Trio
Arranger:
Pansera, Robert
Clarinet:
Feidman, Giora — פיידמן, גיורא
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
M-099(a) (An Evening With George Gershwin / Donna Morein, Mezzo Soprano/ Alexander Frey, Piano)
Track ID:
36589
Vocal:
Morein, Donna
Piano:
Frey, Alexander
First line:
It's very clear, our love is here to stay, not for a year, but ever and a day,
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Pop/Art Song
Length:
2:58

Lozt Arayn — לאָזט אַרײַן

Author:
Jaffe, Moe
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Lament/Theater/Pop/Plea
Subject:
Ellis Island/Family/Immigrant/Children/Separation/Refusal
Origin:
ML SOG 209
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c) //ML SOG 209/Ephemera 1458
Translation:
ML SOG 209/Ephemera 1458
Music:
ML SOG 209
Additional song notes:
Please Let Us In What's Not To Like 2017

Recordings

On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
9447
Vocal:
Krause, Mark and Company
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
A yunger tate, ayngeboygn, In Ellis Island, vind un vey,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יונגער טאַטע, אײַנגעבױגן, אין עליס אײַלאַנד, װינד און װײ,
Track comment:
Sung by Aaraon Lebedoff on Album L-02(e)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop/Dramatic/Pleadingly
On album:
L-002(e) (Aaron Lebedeff on 2nd. Avenue 24 Songs Hits...Yiddish Stage)
Track ID:
9448
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
In Ellis Island, unter grates, shteyt an alter froy in...
First line (Yiddish):
אין עליס אײַלאַנד, אונטער גראַטעס, שטײט אַן אַלטער פֿרױ אין...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Dramatic
On album:
W-024(a) (Paved With Gold Starring Gary & Janice Waldman)
Track ID:
23677
Vocal:
Waldman, Gary
Vocal:
Waldman, Janice
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Piano/Conductor:
Delfin, Jon
First line:
A yunger tate, ayngeboygn, In Ellis Island, vind un vey,
First line:
אַ יונגער טאַטע, אײַנגעבױגן, אין עליס אײַלאַנד, װינד און װײ,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
From "Paved With Gold"
On album:
V0020 (The Yiddish King Lear (Video))
Track ID:
36063
Vocal:
Folksbiene Actors
First line:
A yunger tate, ayngegoygn, in Ellis Island, vind un vey, tsvey kinder kleyne...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יונגער טאַטע אײַגעבוגן, אין עליס אײַלענד, ווינד און ויי, צוויי קינדער...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Folk/Theater/Sadly

Makh Lekhaim Brider — מאַך לחיים ברידער

Genre:
Theater
Song comment:
Toast/Drinking

Recording

On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21185
Artist:
Blank, Leon — בלאַנק, לעאָן
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Makh lekhaim brider, trink in vid un vider,
First line:
מאַך לחיים ברידער, טרינק אין װיד און װידער,

Malkele Dem Rebns — מלכּהלע דעם רבּנס

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Name/Identity
Origin:
Sheet Music
Music:
Sheet Music
Additional song notes:
Malkele, The Rabbi's Daughter
Sheet music:
Folder:
22
Series:
1
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Translator:
Henry Greenfield
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration/Translation
Publisher:
Metro Music, Co
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York
Date:
1937
Provenance:
Gift of Barbara Moscow, March 2014
First line:
Malkele dem rebens, azoy ruft mir yeder in mayn shtetl,
First line (Yiddish):
מלכּה'לע דעם רבּנס, אַזוי רופֿט מיך אַ יעדער אין מײַן שטעטל, ...
Notes:
Printed Sheet Music with "Farges Mikh Nit"/ Image insert of Molly Picon and Yakob Sussanoff/ Also image of Abraham Ellstein

Recording

On album:
P-002(d) (Jan Peerce on 2nd Ave Orch Conducted by Gershon Kingsley)
Track ID:
9656
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Conductor Orchestra:
Kingsley, Gershon
Arranger:
Kingsley, Gershon
First line:
Malkele dem rebens, azoy ruft zi yeder in der shtetl,
First line:
מלכּהלע דעם רבּנס, אזױ רופֿט זי יעדער און דער שטעטל,
Track comment:
From the operetta "Malkele Dem Rebns" - 1937

Mame (Sakhar) — מאַמע (סחר)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Mother/Six Day War/Peace

Recording

On album:
I-003(b) (Geshosn un Getrofn Shoot To Hit A Musical of the 6 Day War — געשאָסן און געטראָפֿן סאַטירישע פֿאָרשטעלונג פֿון דער 6 טאָגיקער..)
Track ID:
9680
Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Kalusky, Yakov — קאַלוסקי, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Itskhaki, Israel — יצחקי, ישׂראל
Artist:
Kaniel, Eli, arr and cond — קניאל, עלי, אַראַנגש און דיריגענט
First line:
Mame, ikh zog dir tsi(?), ikh vart vi di(?) oyf der moment,
First line:
מאַמע, איך זאָג דיר צי(?), איך װאַרט װי די(?) אױף דער מאָמענט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Mayn Basherter — מײַן באַשערטער

Author:
Shaffir, Moshe, Mordecai — שאַפֿיר, משה מרדכי
Composer:
Rubinstein, Eli — רובינשטײַן, עלי
Genre:
Theater/Love
Additional song notes:
My Predestined One

Recording

On album:
W-009(a) (A Shtetl Wedding Artistic Director Dora Wasserman — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל רעזשיסירט פֿון דאָראַ װאַסערמאַן)
Track ID:
9839
Arranger/Conductor:
Rubinstein, Eli — רובינשטײַן, עלי
Vocal:
Raizie
First line:
Volt gevolt bahaltn zikh, unter tsvaygn grinen,
First line (Yiddish):
װאָלט געװאָלט באַהאַלטן זיך, אונטער צװײַגן גרינען,
Track comment:
From "A Shtetl Wedding" directed by Dora Wasserman
Language:
Yiddish

Mayn Fidl (Gerro) — מײַן פֿידל (געראָ)

Genre:
Theater/Mixed Language
Subject:
Drunkeness/Drink/Whiskey

Recording

On album:
G-001(d) (Henri Gerro Rosita Londner Mazl Tov Yidn — מזל טובֿ ייִדן שירים בּיידיש)
Track ID:
9853
Artist:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Shiker zeynen shoyn mayn...
First line:
שיכּור זײנען שױן מײַן...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Russian Melody
Language:
Yiddish/Russian

Mayn Goldele — מײַן גאָלדעלע

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Bride/Passion
Origin:
Kammen JT 66
Transliteration:
Kammen JT 66
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Music:
Kammen JT 66
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Di Goldene Kale - The Golden Bride"
Sheet music:
Folder:
866
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J. & J. Kammen
Publisher address:
305 Roebling St. Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1924
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman/Purchased from Sal Kliger/KlezKamp 2005
First line:
Ven du bist geven avek, hob ikh gelitn gor a shrek…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען דו ביסט געווען אַוועק, האָב איך געליטן גאָר אַ שרעק,
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English. Photo of Rumshinsky and photo of Lucy Finkel and M. Michalesco.

Recordings

On album:
M-005(a) (Michal Michalesko At The Yiddish Theatre / 15 Famous Hits)
Track ID:
9855
Vocal:
Mikhalesko, Michal — מיכאַלעסקאָ, מיכל
First line:
Mayn goldele, mayn kalekhl, mayn sheyner zise malekhl,
First line:
מײַן גאָלדעלע, מײַן כּלהכל, מײַן שײנער, זיסער מלאך'ל,
Track comment:
From "Di Goldene Kale" "כּלה גאָלדענע "די
On album:
M-021(a) (Raisins and Almonds Benny Michel and his Orchestra)
Track ID:
9856
Artist:
Michels, Benny and Orchestra
First line:
Mayn goldele, mayn kalekhl, mayn sheyner zise malekhl,
First line:
מײַן גאָלדעלע, מײַן כּלהכל, מײַן שײנער, זיסער מלאך'ל,
Track comment:
From "Di Goldene Kale" "כּלה גאָלדענע "די
On album:
007m (Mikhalesko M & Lubritzky, F./ A Grus Fun Der Nayer Rusland/ Mayn Goldele)
Track ID:
28996
Artist:
Mikhalesko M & Lubritzky, F.
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33369
Vocal:
Snaidas, Nell
Vocal:
Bloch, Cantor Robert
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
Arranger:
Henning, Paul
First line:
Ven du bist geven avek, hob ikh gelign gor a shrek,
First line (Yiddish):
ווען דו ביסט געווען אַוועק, בין איך געליגן גאָר אַ שרעק,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Operetta/Duet
Length:
3:37
On album:
051b (Finkle, Lucy/Michalesko, M./ Mayn Goldele/ Shlof Lid)
Track ID:
30208
Vocal:
Finkle, Lucy
Vocal:
Mikhalesko, Michal — מיכאַלעסקאָ, מיכל

Mayn Mame (Sakhar) — מײַן מאַמע (סחר)

Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Composer:
Sidoy, A. — סדױ, אַ,
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Mother/Separation

Recording

On album:
E-001(h) (David Eshet sings A Legend — דוד עשת זינגט אַ לעגענדע)
Track ID:
9875
Artist:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Arranger:
Moskowitz, Martin — מוסקוביץ, מרטין
First line:
Vild blozn vintn, di nakht aza kalte, eynzam in stibele...
First line:
װילד בלאָזן װינטן, די נאַכט אַזאַ קאַלטע, אײנזאַם אין שטיבעלע...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Mayn Mames Shabos Likht — מײַן מאַמעס שבּת ליכט

Also known as:
My Mother's Sabbath Candles
Author:
Yellen, Jack
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Genre:
Theater/Pop
Subject:
Mother/Shabos/Memory/Candles/Ritual/Family
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1105
Translation:
Ephemera 1105
Additional song notes:
My Mother's Sabbath Candles
Related information in folder 1105:
Comments:
1. Transkiteration and translation of Mayn Mames Shabos Likht from internet

Recordings

On album:
Y-012(a) (Yiddishe Lieder Parade — ייִדישע לידער פּאַראַדאַ)
Track ID:
9878
Vocl:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
S'iz fraytik nakht, me zitst un trakht, vos hot di velt...
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק נאַכט, מע זיצט און טראַכט, װאָס ס'האָט די װעלט..
Track comment:
Song credited to "Tucker" ??
On album:
J-018(a) (Leibele Jinich Canciones De Ayer, Hoy, Y Siempre)
Track ID:
9879
Vocal:
Jinich, Leybele
Piano:
Castillo, Isauro
First line:
S'iz fraytik nakht, men zitst un trakht, vos es hot di tsayt
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק נאַכט, מען זיצט און טראַכט, װאָס ס'האָט די צײַט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Song credited to "Yellen"
On album:
E-001(f) (David Eshet Stars of Israel — דוד עשת)
Track ID:
9880
Vocal:
Eshet, David — עשת, דוד
Artist:
Winternitz, Dr. Khanan — וינטרניץ, ד"ר חנן
First line:
S'iz fraytik nakht, me zitst un trakht, vos hot di velt...
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק נאַכט, מע זיצט און טראַכט, װאָס ס'האָט די װעלט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
F-007(c) (Genia Feierman Zingt Avreimele Melamed — געניאַ פֿײַערמאַן זינגט אבֿרהמלע מלמד)
Track ID:
9881
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
Artist:
Usherovici, Pisi M., orch
First line:
S'iz fraytik nakht, ikh zits un trakht, vos di tseyt...
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק נאַכט, איך זיץ און טראַכט, װאָס די צײט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
B-002(c) (Jan Bart Sings Yinglish)
Track ID:
9882
Vocal/English Adaption:
Bart, Jan
Arranger/Musical Director/Pianist:
Gunther, William
First line:
There's a picture that my memory fondly frames,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English
On album:
B-028(d) (The Barry Sisters Sing)
Track ID:
9884
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
My mother's Sabbath candles that made our home so bright,
Language:
English
On album:
A-023(a) (Jewish Songs Our Favorite Melodies featuring June Astor)
Track ID:
9885
Artist:
Astor, June
Artist:
Cooper, Harry
Artist:
Instrumental Ensemble
First line:
Dos harts lozt nisht fargesn, di mames shabos likht,
First line:
דאָס האָרץ לאָזט נישט פֿאָגעסן, די מאַמעס שבּת ליכט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
S-007(d) (The Two Sides Of Benjamin Siegel)
Track ID:
9886
Vocal:
Siegel, Cantor Benjamin
Arranger/Conductor:
Max, Harry
First line:
There's a picture that my memory fondly frames,
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק נאַכט, מע זיצט און טראַכט, װאָס ס'האָט די צײַט...
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Sabbath Candles".
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
M-015(a) (Line Monty Chante en Francais Orchestre Didier Boland)
Track ID:
9887
French Adaptation:
Bernard, Gil
Vocal:
Monty, Line
Artist:
Boland, Didier Orchestra
Piano:
Solomon, Renee
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Les Lumieres Du Shabbat"
Language:
French
On album:
Z-009(b) (2 Berele Zaltsman — 2 בּרלה זלצמן)
Track ID:
9888
Vocal:
Zaltsman, Cantor Berele — זלצמן, חזן בּרלה
Musical Director:
Avitsur, Eytan — אביצור, איתן
Piano:
Heydu, Andre — היידו, אנדרה
First line:
Ikh vel keyn mol nit fargesn mayn mames shabos likht,
First line:
איך װעל קײן מאָל ניט פֿאַרגעסן מײַן מאַמעס שבּת ליכט,
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Nerot Shabos"
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
On album:
E-005(a) (14 Great Jewish Songs Sung by Avrasha Einshtein — 14 ייִדישע באַרימטע לידער זינגט אבֿראַשה אײנשטײן)
Track ID:
9889
Vocal:
Eynshteyn, Avrasha — אײנשטײן, אַבֿראַשה
Director/Arranger:
Landvar, Tsvi, dir & arr — לאַנדװאַר צבֿי, דירעגענט און באַאַרבעט
First line:
Ikh vel keyn mol nit fargesn mayn mames shabos likht,
First line (Yiddish):
איך װעל קײן מאָל ניט פֿאַרגעסן מײַן מאַמעס שבּת ליכט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Shabos Likht"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Z-010(m) (Paul Zim Sings Forever Yiddish 20 Yiddish "Golden Oldies")
Track ID:
18366
Artist:
Zim, Paul & Simcha Klezmer Band
Conductor:
Barnes, Rolfe & M. Tornick, cond
Clarinet:
Pincus, Paul
First line:
S'iz fraytik tsu nakht, ikh zitst un trakht, vi mayn mame...
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק צו נאַכט, איך זיץ און טאאַכט, װיען מאַמע באָט…
Track comment:
My mother's Sabbath candles that made our home so bright,
Language:
Yiddish/English
On album:
M-053(b) (Meredith Heritage of Jewish Folklore — אַ ייִדישע ירושה)
Track ID:
25134
Vocal:
Meredith — מערעדיט
Arranger/Musical Director:
Biota, Pablo, arr and musical dir
First line:
S'iz fraytik tsunakht, me zitst un trakht, vos hot di velt.
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק צונאַכט, מע זיצט און טראַכט, װאָס ס'האָט די װעלט..
Track comment:
Recorded in France
On album:
I-014(a) (Richard Inger vedette "Elesdisc")
Track ID:
27586
Vocal:
Ingber, Richard — אינגבער, ריצ'אַרד
First line:
S'iz fraytik tsunakht, me zitst un trakht, vos hot di velt.
First line:
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק צונאַכט, מע זיצט און טראַכט, װאָס ס'האָט די װעלט..
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
023m (Astor, June/ My Mother's Sabbath Candles/ Mir Zol Zayn Far Dir)
Track ID:
29427
Artist:
Astor, June
On album:
F-007(f) (Genia Fajerman/ Mamele — זשעני פֿײַערמאַן \ מאַמעלע)
Track ID:
36408
Vocal:
Fayerman, Genia — פײַערמאַן, געניאַ
First line:
S’iz fraytik nakht, ikh zits un trakht vos di tsayt fun undz gemakht,
First line (Yiddish):
ס'איז פֿרײַטיק נאַכט, איך זיץ און טראַכט, וואָס האָט די צײַט פֿון אונדז געמאַכט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:10
On album:
B-028(m) (The Barry Sisters/ Their Greatest Yiddish Hits)
Track ID:
36505
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
My mother's Sabbath candles that made our home so bright,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Concert
Length:
2:46

Mayn Mazldiker Tog — מײַן מזלדיקער טאָג

Also known as:
My Lucky Day
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love
Additional song notes:
From the musical "My Lucky Day"
Sheet music:
Folder:
369
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1952
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
147
First line:
My lucky day iz geven, My lucky day ven ikh khob dikh derzen
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן לאָקי דעי איז געווען, מײַן לאָקי דעי ווען איך האָב דיך דערזען,
Notes:
Blue lettering, English/Yiddish. (Meyn Mazldiker Tog). Sung by Edmund Zayenda & Selma Kaye. Photo inserts of Zayenda, Kaye and Joseph Rumshinsky. Price 40 cents. Produced by Irving Jacobson and Edmund Zayenda at the Second Avenue Theatre, New York.

Recording

On album:
F-032(d) (Gila Flam/ Miscl 78 rpm Selections)
Track ID:
23536
Vocal:
Bart, Jan
First line:
Mayn mazldiker tog, iz geven, mayn mazldiker tog, ven ikh..
First line:
מײַן מזלדיקער טאָג, איז געװען, מײַן מאַזלדיקער טאָג, װען איך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
copy from 78 rpm

Mayn Mishpokhe (Lebedoff) — מײַן משפּחה (לעבעדאָף)

Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Pride/Family

Recording

On album:
L-002(d) (Ludwig Satz & Aaron Lebedeff Sing...Greatest Theatre Hits)
Track ID:
9900
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Vays mir nokh aza mishpokha, vi s'hot yisroel,
First line (Yiddish):
װײַס מיר נאָך אַזאַ משפּחה, װי ס,האָט ישׂראל,
Language:
Yiddish

Mayn Rukhele, Mayn Brukhele — מײַן רחעלע, מײַן בּרכהלע

Also known as:
Vokh Tyokh Tyokh
Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Constancy/Blessing/Girl/Kisses/Caresses
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1129
Translation:
Ephemera 1129
Additional song notes:
Alternative Title "Vokh Tyokh Tyokh"

Recording

On album:
xS-027(b)
Track ID:
9927
Composer:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
Artist:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Negreanu, Mani, arr and cond — נעגריאַנו, מאַני, אַראַנ און דיריגענט
First line:
Du bist mayn rukhele, mayn mazl, mayn brukhele,
First line:
דו ביסט מײַן רחהלע, מײַן מזל, מײַן בּרכהלע, מײַן קלײנע, מײַן...
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Mein Rukhele, Mayn Brukhele"

Mayn Shtetele (Fuld) — מײַן שטעטעלע (פֿולד)

Author:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Composer:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Home/Memory/Yearning

Recordings

On album:
F-020(c) (Leo Fuld)
Track ID:
9932
Artist:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Piano, Arranger,Conductor:
Roman, Martin
First line:
Mayn shtetele, mayn shtetele, vi benk ikh oyf dir,
First line:
מײַן שטעטעלע, מײַן שטעטעלע, װי בענק איך אױף דיר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
F-020(b) (Leo Fuld Sings Roumanische Kretchme and other Yiddish Songs — ליאו פֿולד זינגט רומענישע קרעטשמע און אַנדערע ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
9933
Artist:
Fuld, Leo — פֿולד, לעאָ
Piano, Arranger/Conductor:
Roman, Martin
First line:
Mayn shtetele, mayn shtetele, vi benk ikh oyf dir,
First line:
מײַן שטעטעלע, מײַן שטעטעלע, װי בענק איך אױף דיר,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Mayn Shtetele Mohliev — מײַן שטעטעלע מאָהליעװ

Also known as:
Mohliev
Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Fleischman, Manny L. — פֿלײַשמאַן, מעני ל
Genre:
Theater/Memory/Place
Subject:
Molov/Mohliev/Moliff (variant spelling)
Origin:
Alb T-005(c)
Additional song notes:
From play "Papirene Kinder"
Sheet music:
Folder:
364
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
J & J Kammen Music Co. Inc.
Publisher address:
Brooklyn, NY
Date:
1936
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
140
First line:
Ikh vil eykh muln a kartina fun meyn shtot meyn alte heym..
First line (Yiddish):
איך וויל אײַך מולן אַ קאַרטינע פֿון מײַן שטאָט, מײַן אַלטע היים,
Notes:
Purple lettering, Yiddish/English on orange cover. Photos of Chaim Tauber & Manny L. Fleishman. As originally introduced by Chaim Tauber (The Singing Poet) in his new dramatic triumph " Papierene Kinder". A musical drama in 3 acts and 10 scenes. By Wm. Siegel & S. Steinberg. Music by Manny L. Fleishman. Price 30 cents. "Now playing at McKinley Sq. Theatre. Boston Road & 169th St. Bronx, NY". Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
T-005(c) (Chaim Towber, The Singing Poet Songs To Remember — לידער צו געדענקען)
Track ID:
9997
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Mohliev, mayn shtetele baym dneister, in hartsn eyngebaken..
First line:
מאָהליעװ, מײַן שטעטעלע מאָהליעװ, אין האַרצן אײנגעבאַקען ביסטו מיר
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21161
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Mohliev, mayn shtetele baym dneister, in hartsn eyngebaken..
First line:
מאָהליעװ, מײַן שטעטעלע מאָהליעװ, אין האַרצן אײנגעבאַקען ביסטו מיר

Mayn Tayere Kh'hob Dikh Lib — מײַן טײַערע כ'האָב דיך ליב

Also known as:
Mayn Tayere
Author:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Author:
Ostroff, Oscar — אָסטראָף, אָסקאַר
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Adoration/Joy
Origin:
SM 373
Transliteration:
SM 373
Music:
SM 373
Additional song notes:
My Precious, I Love You
Sheet music:
Folder:
373
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
64 Second Ave, New York, NY
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
150
First line:
Mayn tayere kh'hob dikh lib mit a libe getlikh raykh…
First line (Yiddish):
מייַן טייַערע, כ'האָב דיך ליב מיט אַ ליבע דעטליך רייַך,
Notes:
Blue lettering, Yiddish/English, Two beautiful songs in one folder: Mayn Tayere and Dem Tatens Zindale. Photo inserts of Ilya Trilling (Music) and Oscar Ostroff ( Lyrics) on front cover. "As sung by the eminent stars Herman Yablokoff, Bella Mysell, Jan Bart and many others". Recorded by Jan Bart on Columbia record 8230F. Price 35 cents. Yiddish words on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
M-021(a) (Raisins and Almonds Benny Michel and his Orchestra)
Track ID:
10011
Artist:
Michal, Benny and Orch
First line:
Mayn tayere, k'hob dikh lib, mit a libe getlikh reyn,
First line:
מײַן טײַערע, כ'דיך ליב, מיט אַ ליבע געטליך רײן,
On album:
Y-006(a) (Herman Yablakoff In Concert At The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
10012
Author/Artist:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
First line:
Mayn tayere, k'hob dikh lib, mit a libe getlikh reyn,
First line:
מײַן טײַערע, כ'דיך ליב, מיט אַ ליבע געטליך רײן,
Track comment:
Part of Potpourri, Lyrics credited to Yablakoff on album
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
10013
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Conductor:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Mayn tayere, k'hob dikh lib, mit a libe getlikh reyn,
First line:
מײַן טײַערע, כ'דיך ליב, מיט אַ ליבע געטליך רײן,
Track comment:
with "Du Shaynst Vi Di Zun" Same as "Mayn Tayere"
On album:
B-087(a) (Henry Berman: 1945-1948 — חיים בערמאַן: 1948-1945)
Track ID:
30781
Vocal/Additional English lyrics:
Berman, Henry — בערמאַן, חיים
First line:
Mayn tayere kh'hob dikh lib mit a libe getlekh reyn,
First line:
מײַן טײַערע, כ'האָב דיך ליב, מיט אַ ליבע געטלעך רײן
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theatre
On album:
K-035(f) (Pete Sokolow / A Living Tradition)
Track ID:
36318
Piano/Synthesizer/Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Alto & Tenor Saxes:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Mayn tayere kh'hob dikh lib mit a libe getlekh reyn,
First line:
מײַן טײַערע, כ'דיך ליב, מיט אַ ליבע געטליך רײן,
Style:
Pop/Instrumental/Klezmer
Length:
2:55

Mayn Vayse Blum — מײַן װײַסע בלום

Author:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Composer:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Love/Separation/Flower/Memory

Recordings

On album:
Y-006(a) (Herman Yablakoff In Concert At The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
10020
Vocal:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
First line:
Mayn vayse blum, sheyn un klor di veyse shney,
First line:
מײַן װײַסע בלום, שײן און קלאָר די װײַסע שניי,
Track comment:
Part of poutpourri
On album:
036s (Yablokoff, Herman/ Papirosn/ Mayn Vayse Blum)
Track ID:
29846
Vocal:
Yablakoff, Herman — יאַבלאַקאָף, הערמאַן
On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32962
Vocal:
Stramer, Solomon — סטראַמער, סאָלאָמאָן
First line:
Mayn vayse blum, sheyn un klor di veyse shney,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן װײַסע בלום, שײן און קלאָר די װײַסע שניי,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
Length:
2:49

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.
Sheet music:
Folder:
1307
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Trio Press, Inc
Publisher address:
28-30 East 4th St., NY
Date:
1927
Provenance:
Gift of Debra Rasansky, March 1017
First line:
Froyen fil hob ikh gezen, bay yedn folk zaynen zey farshidn,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרויען פֿיל האָב איך געזען, בײַ יעדער פֿאָלק זײַנען זיי פֿאַרשידען,..
Notes:
Cover: Sung by William Schwartz in Sholom Secunda's Great Operetta "His Jewish Girl" Photo Insert of Secunda & probably Schwartz
Folder:
1254
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Transliteration
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
First line:
Mayn yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, mayn yidishe...
Notes:
with "Oy Iz Dos A Rebetsn"

Recordings

On album:
I-003(a) (Yiddisha Romantica und Lustika featured by Israel Itzhaki — ישׂראל יצחקי לוסטיקע טאַנץ מוזיק געזונגען אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
10025
Vocal:
Itskhaki, Israel — יצחקי, ישׂראל
Artist:
Weiss, Alex and his Orchestra — װיס ,אַלכּס ותזמורתו
Conductor/Arranger:
Weiss, Alex — וויס, אלעקס,
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Twist
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
10026
Vocal:
Zagnit, Stuart
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-007(a) (Sing-Along IN Yiddish with Marv Kurz — זינגט מיט מיר אין ייִדיש)
Track ID:
10027
Artist:
Kurz, Marv
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-037(a) (Hanna Greenbaum In Yiddish Songs — חנה גרינבאום ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
10028
Vocal:
Greenbaum, Hanna — גרינבױם, חנה
Conductor:
Oshervits, M. orchestra — אָשעראָװיץ, מ.
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
N-008(b) (Fay Nicoll The 2nd Album)
Track ID:
10029
Vocal:
Nicoll, Fay
Arranger:
Reisenman, Bob
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-002(d) (Jan Peerce on 2nd Ave Orch Conducted by Gershon Kingsley)
Track ID:
10030
Vocal:
Peerce, Jan
Arranger/Conductor Orchestra:
Kingsley, Gershon
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
R-027(a) (William Royal sings Romantic Music of the Jewish Theatre)
Track ID:
10031
Vocal:
Royal, William
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-027(c) (Jacob Sandler Yiddishe Tanz Musik Vol. 2 — יעקבֿ סאַנדלער ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
10032
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Rumba
On album:
A-009(a) (Jewish Folk Songs Joey Adams - Sholom Secunda with Guests)
Track ID:
10033
Vocal:
Adams, Joey
Conductor:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט…
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
N-014(b) (Moshe Nathanson Songfest/ Favorite Songs of the Feinberg Duo)
Track ID:
10034
Vocal:
Feinberg Duo
First line:
Froyen fil hob ikh gezen, bay yedn folk zenen zay farsheydn,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרױען פֿיל האָב איך געזען, בײַ ייִעדן פֿאָלק זענען זײַ פֿאַרשײדן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Z-010(a) (Brothers Zim Presents Sol Zim singing Great Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
10035
Arranger/Orchestra Conductor:
Kingsley, Gershon
Artist:
Zim, Sol
Artist:
Vienna Symphony, G. Kingsley cond
Arranger:
DeCormier, Robert
First line:
The girl of my golden dreams, she's lovely to see,
Language:
English
On album:
S-080(a) (Sweet Dreams (Sheyne Chalomes) For Guitars and Flutes — שײנע חלומות)
Track ID:
10036
Guitar/Flute/Arrangers:
Schonbrun, Bluma & Bill Bridges
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
S-081(a) (First Klez Salamon Klezmorim)
Track ID:
10037
Drums:
Licht, David
Artist:
Salomon Klezmorim
Clarinet/Arranger:
Salomon, Marcel
Accordion/Arranger:
von Tol, Theo
Style:
Instrumental/Tango
Length:
2' 50"
On album:
F-019(a) (More Bagels and Bongos Irving Fields Trio)
Track ID:
10038
Artist:
Fields Trio, Irving
Piano/Arranger:
Fields, Irving, piano & arr
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
S-007(c) (Cantor Benjamin Siegal In Song and Prayer)
Track ID:
10039
Vocal:
Siegel, Cantor Benjamin
Piano:
Reisenman, Bob
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-028(i) (The Barry Sisters)
Track ID:
10041
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line:
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
You've got to...happiness, the girl of my heart,
Language:
English/Yiddish
On album:
Z-010(m) (Paul Zim Sings Forever Yiddish 20 Yiddish "Golden Oldies")
Track ID:
18351
Artist:
Zim, Paul & Simcha Klezmer Band
Artist:
Barnes, Rolfe & M. Tornick, cond
Clarinet:
Pincus, Paul
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-005(a) (Isaac Goodfriend sings Sholom Secunda)
Track ID:
18628
Vocal:
Goodfriend, Cantor Isaac
First line:
Froyen fil hob ikh gezen, bay yedn folk zenen zay farsheydn,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרױען פֿיל האָב איך געזען, בײַ ייִעדן פֿאָלק זענען זײַ פֿאַרשײדן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-027(a) (Yiddish Songs / Johnny Grey)
Track ID:
20107
Vocal:
Grey, Johnny
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21167
Vocal:
Schwartz, William — שוואַרץ, וויליאַם
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
H-031(a) (Memories Of My Father's House The Exciting Voice of Jack Hilliard — זכּרונות בּית אבּי)
Track ID:
20825
Vocal:
Hilliard, Jack
Orchestra Conductor:
Katz, Mickey
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
O-010(a) (Oomph Intercontinental Klezmer Between Two Worlds)
Track ID:
21399
Vocal:
Falk, "Yankl" Jack & Oomph
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
C-032(e) (Chutzpah Lebn zol Kolombus)
Track ID:
21471
Vocal:
Krasnowsky, Frank
Piano:
Steuer, Sydney Anschell
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Y-004(b) (S'benkt Zikh Aheym Di Beste Lider Fun Di Beste Zingers — ס'בענקט זיך אַהײם די בעסטע לידער פֿון די בעסטע זינגערס)
Track ID:
21726
Vocal:
Greenbaum, Hanna — גרינבױם, חנה
Conductor:
Oshervits, M. orchestra — אָשעראָװיץ, מ.
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-055(a) (Lekhaim Yidn/Budte Zdravi Zide/Jewish Folk Songs/Yakov Magid — לחיים ייִדן !)
Track ID:
22751
Vocal:
Magid, Yakov & Ensemble — מאַגיד, יעקבֿ מיט אַנסאַמבל
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, ver ken nokh zayn azoy sheyn,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, װער קעןנאָך זײַן אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
S-027(d) (Jacob Sandler Yidishe Tants Muzik — ייִדישע טאַנץ מוזיק)
Track ID:
22364
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Rumba
On album:
L-041(a) (Howard Leshaw & The Golden Land Orchestra Vol I-Yiddish)
Track ID:
23128
Artist:
Leshaw, Howard & Golden Land Orch
Arranger/Clarinet:
Leshaw, Howard, arr & clarinet
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
H-023(b) (The Hester Street Troupe Sounds of the Shtetl)
Track ID:
23838
Artist:
Hester Street Troupe
First line:
A yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, A yidishe meydele...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, אַ ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט אַ...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-021(a) (Frieda Enoch and the Capital Klezmers String of Pearls — שנירעלע פּערעלע)
Track ID:
24016
Vocal:
Enoch, Frieda
Artist:
Capital Klezmers
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
M-053(b) (Meredith Heritage of Jewish Folklore — אַ ייִדישע ירושה)
Track ID:
25128
Vocal:
Meredith — מערעדיט
Arranger/Director:
Biota, Pablo, arr and musical dir
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Language:
Yiddish
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
On album:
023f (Gafni, Miklos, tenor/ Mayn Yidishe Meydele/ Erets Yisroel Iz Undser Land)
Track ID:
29413
Vocal:
Gafni, Miklos
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-037(b) (Hanna Greenbaum Great yiddish Songs — ייִדישע לידער שירים גדולים ביידיש)
Track ID:
25767
Vocal:
Greenbaum, Hanna — גרינבױם, חנה
Conductor:
Oshervits, M. orchestra — אָשעראָװיץ, מ.
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe...
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
F-041(a) (Freilach Express Plays Klezmer Music / East Goes West)
Track ID:
26086
Artist:
Salmonsson, Bjorn & Tomas Bohm
Artist:
Freilach Express
First line:
Froyen fil hob ikh gezen, bay yedn folk zenen zay farsheydn,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿרױען פֿיל האָב איך געזען, בײַ ייִעדן פֿאָלק זענען זײַ פֿאַרשײדן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-088(b) (Bobby Block Sings Yiddish / The Songs From His Youth)
Track ID:
33520
Vocal/Saxophone/Clarinet:
Block, Bobby
Keyboards:
Kravitz, Bernie
Percussion:
Sperell, Chic
First line:
Mayn Yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, Mayn Yidishe…
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Rumba
Length:
3:17
On album:
Y-063(a) (The Best Yiddish Album In The World/Jewish Musical Heritage)
Track ID:
41746
Artist:
Hed Arzi Orchestra — הד ארצי אָרקעסטער
Vocal:
Sandler, Jacob — סאַנדלער, יעקבֿ
Arranger/Conductor:
Tarski, Alexander — טאַרסקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
First line:
Mayn yidishe meydele, zi iz azoy sheyn, mayn yidishe meydele, mit ir yidishn…
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, זי איז אַזױ שײן, מײַן ייִדישע מײדעלע, מיט איר ייִדישן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Tango
Length:
2:54

Mayn Zindele — מײַן זינדעלד

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Son/Mother/Child/Peace/Bar Mitzva
Origin:
Alb T-005(c)/Metro Scher 29
Transliteration:
Alb L-009(a)/SM Scher 6
Music:
SM Scher 6
Additional song notes:
From "Two Hearts" See Heskes 2594
Sheet music:
Folder:
839
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music
Publisher address:
64 Second Avenue, New York, NY
Date:
1935
Provenance:
Gift of Gail Morrison Hall
First line:
Vi an oytser fun di himlen, bistu mir geshikt….
First line (Yiddish):
ווי אַן אוצר פֿון די הימלען, ביסטו מיר געשיקט...
Notes:
Dark brown lettering, Yiddish, Englisn. Large photo of Chaim Towber and small photo of Sholol Secunda on front cover. Price 30 cents. Rubber stamped "B. Freedman Music Store, 6th & Morris Sts. Phila. PA."
Folder:
1011
Series:
4
Arranger:
William Sher
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Company
Publisher address:
54 Second Ave, New York, New York 10003
Date:
1955
Provenance:
Gift of Faye and Jerry Rosenthal
First line:
Mayn Yingele, mayn zindele, oy mir zol zayn far dir,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן ייִנגעלע, מײַן זונדעלע אוי מיר זאָל זײַן פֿאַר דיר, אויף לאַנגע יאָר,
Notes:
From "Metro Folio Popular Jewish Songs" See Book Index "SM Scher"

Recordings

On album:
L-009(a) (Yiddish Sing Along with Cy Levitan- His Orchestra and Chorus — ייִדיש זינג מיט)
Track ID:
10061
Artist:
Cy Levitan Orchestra and Chorus
First line:
Mayn yingele, mayn zindele, oy, mir zol zayn far dir,
First line:
מײַן ייִנגעלע, מײַן זינדעלע, אױ, מיר זאָל זײַן פֿאַר דיר,
Track comment:
Transliteration with album notes.
On album:
T-005(b) (Chaim Towber Anniversary Record)
Track ID:
10062
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Vi an oytser fun di himlen, bistu mir geshikt,
First line:
װי אַן אוצר פֿון די הימלען, ביסטו מיר געשיקט,
On album:
T-005(c) (Chaim Towber, The Singing Poet Songs To Remember — לידער צו געדענקען)
Track ID:
10063
Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Vi an oytser fun di himlen, bistu mir geshikt,
First line:
װי אַן אוצר פֿון די הימלען, ביסטו מיר געשיקט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Text of chorus with album
On album:
B-028(g) (The Barry Sisters A Time To Remember)
Track ID:
10064
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Vi an oytser fun di himlen, bistu mir geshikt,
First line:
װי אַן אוצר פֿון די הימלען, ביסטו מיר געשיקט,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
L-019(f) (Bar Mitzvah Favorites Marty Levitt Orchestra — באַליבטע בּר מצװה ניגונים)
Track ID:
19842
Artist:
Kane, Harriet & Marty Levitt Orch
First line:
Vi an oytsr fun di himlen, bistu mir geshikt, bist mayn...
First line:
װי אַן אוצר פֿון די הימלין, ביסטו מיר געשיקט, ביסט מײַן...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
N-029(b) (Nigunim — ניגונים)
Track ID:
33061
Tuba:
Belobrov, Valery
Guitar:
Kadenko, Sergey
Accordion/Artistic Director/Grand Piano/Arrangements:
Kazdan, Igor
Violin:
Kazdan, Natalia
Artist:
Nigunim Klezmer Band
Flute:
Sinyakova-Belobrova, Alexandra
Vocal:
Gorelova, Serafima
First line:
Vi an oytser fun di himlen, bistu mir geshikt,
First line:
װי אַן אוצר פֿון די הימלען, ביסטו מיר געשיקט,
Style:
Pop/Concert
Length:
3:35

Meezl Myzel Moyz (Heb) — עכבר בירבר עכבר

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Theater

Recording

On album:
M-003(e) (Avrom Ovinu Neged Sore Imuna Shiri Hakhumash - Itsik Manger — אברהם אבינו נגד שׂרה אמנו שירי החומש של איציק מאנגער בּעברית)
Track ID:
10179
Vocal:
Ensemble — אַנסאַמבל
Translation, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Track comment:
Hebrew version of Manger's "Khumash Lider" - "Medresh Itsik"
Language:
Hebrew

Men Darf Makhn A Lebn — מען דאַרף מאַכן אַ לעבן

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Subject:
Livelihood/Occupation

Recordings

On album:
004a (Fuchs, Leo/ Der Galitzianer Badkhn/ Men Darf Makhn A Lebn)
Track ID:
28883
Vocal:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Men darf makhn a lebn, oy men darf makhn a lebn,
First line:
מען דאַרף מאַכן אַ לעבן, אױ מען דאַרף מאַכן אַ לעבן,
On album:
F-009(c) (Para Cantar y Reir Leo Fuchs - Freidele Oysher — ייִדישער הומאָר)
Track ID:
10271
Vocal:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Men darf makhn a lebn, oy men darf makhn a lebn,
First line:
מען דאַרף מאַכן אַ לעבן, אױ מען דאַרף מאַכן אַ לעבן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
On album:
F-009(b) (Leo Fuchs/ Yiddish American...Songs & Humor /Shalom Partner)
Track ID:
10272
Author/Composer:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Vocal:
Fuchs, Leo — פֿוקס, לעאָ
First line:
Men darf makhn a lebn, oy men darf makhn a lebn,
First line:
מען דאַרף מאַכן אַ לעבן, אױ מען דאַרף מאַכן אַ לעבן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Men Ken Lebn — מען קען לעבן

Genre:
Theater/Vaudeville
Subject:
Spoil Sports/Interference/Pleasures/Correctness/Women
Additional song notes:
One Could Live (But They Won't Let You)

Recordings

On album:
B-012(f) (Peysekhe Burshteyn Zingt Lider Fun Mit 30 Yor Tsurik — פּסחקע בורשטײן זינגט לידער פֿון מיט 30 יאָר צוריק)
Track ID:
10280
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Ikh batrakht di velt, vi mies zi iz geshtelt, ikh zog aykh..
First line (Yiddish):
איך באַטראַכט די װעלט, װי מיאות זי איז געשטעלט, איך זאָג אײַך...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer
Length:
3:06
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41728
Vocal/Whistler:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Ikh batrakht di velt, vi mies zi iz geshtelt, ikh zog aykh, kh'hob bay mir…
First line (Yiddish):
איך באַטראַכט די װעלט, װי מיאות זי איז געשטעלט, איך זאָג אײַך, כ'האָב בײַ מיר...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Song & Dance/Whistler
Length:
3:06

Menshn Freser — מענטשן פֿרעסער

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Composer:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Microbes/Disease/Lungs/Epidemics/Inaction
Origin:
SM General 123, Box 7
Transliteration:
Slobin 148/Ephemra 1635/SM General 123, Box 7
Translation:
Slobin 150/Ephemra 1635SM General 123, Box 7
Music:
SM General 123, Box 7
Additional song notes:
People Eater See Slobin 148
Sheet music:
Folder:
123
Series:
4
Arranger:
Russotto, Henry A.
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co.
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge Street, New York, NY
Date:
1912
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
In di lungen tif bagrobn, voynt di blase pest:
First line (Yiddish):
אין די לונגען, טיאָ באַגראָבן וווינט די בלאַסע פּעסט.
Notes:
Cover printed in maroon ink, filigree design framed photograph of Smulewitz and ornate graphics framing title and composer. Price: Piano 50 cents, Violin 30 cents.

Recordings

On album:
P-068(i) (Opgenarte Velt/Deluded World/ Jane Peppler)
Track ID:
43095
Vocal:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
In di lugen tif bagrobn voynt di blasé pest, di batsiln, di mikrobn boyen zeyer nest, fresn undzer layb un lebn...
First line (Yiddish):
אין די לונגען טיף באַגרובן װוינט די בלאַסע פעסט, די באַטצילן, די מיקראָבן נויען זייער ניסט, פֿרעסן אונזער לײַב און לעבן
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
5:00
On album:
S-053(a) (Tenement Songs by Mark Slobin Recordings To Accompany Book)
Track ID:
10302
Vocal:
Saxton, Lydia
Piano:
Amos, Naomi
First line:
In di lungen tif bagrobn voynt di blaze pest, di mokrobn..
Track comment:
See Slobin 148

Meydlekh Sheyinke — מײדלעך שײנינקע

Author:
Shumsky, Oscar — שומסקי, אָסקער
Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Shumsky, Oscar — שומסקי, אָסקער
Genre:
Theater/Operetta/Novelty
Subject:
Women/Beauty
Origin:
Sheet Music 1299, Box 30
Transliteration:
Sheet Music 1299, Box 30
Music:
Sheet Music 1299, Box 30
Additional song notes:
Pretty Young Women
Sheet music:
Folder:
1299
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Hebrew Publishing Co
Publisher address:
50-52 Eldridge St, NY
Date:
1920
Provenance:
Purchase Book Store National Yiddish Book Center, July 2016
First line:
Ven got hot gemakht di ershte ganeve bay odom haroshin in…
First line (Yiddish):
ווען גאָט האָט געמאַכט די גנבֿה בײַ אָדם הראָשון און שלאָף, געשאַפֿען..
Notes:
Cover with block lettering in English and Yiddish "Liovka Moledietz Words and Music by Shumsky and Lebedov"- photo insert unidentified - may be Lebedof - three additional songs included.

Recordings

On album:
M-005(a) (Michal Michalesko At The Yiddish Theatre / 15 Famous Hits)
Track ID:
10340
Vocal:
Mikhalesko, Michal — מיכאַלעסקאָ, מיכל
First line:
Ven got hot gemakht di geneyve,
First line:
װען גאָט האָט געמאַכט די גנבֿה,
On album:
K-010(g) (32 World Famous Artists Sing Oldies Of The Yiddish Theatre)
Track ID:
21176
Vocal:
Mikhalesko, Michal — מיכאַלעסקאָ, מיכל
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
Narration:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Ven got hot gemakht di geneyve,
First line (Yiddish):
װען גאָט האָט געמאַכט די גנבֿה,
Language:
Yiddish

Khaim Borukh — חיים ברוך

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Gilbert & Sullivan/Adapatation
Subject:
Mikado/Chane Pesi
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Miye-Sama"

Recording

On album:
M-036(b) (Der Yiddisher Mikado/ G & S Yiddish Light Opera Co. L.I.)
Track ID:
23450
Yiddish Adaption:
Grand, Al
Adaptation:
Tartell, Bob
Artist:
G & S Yid Light Opera Co of L.I.
Yiddish Adaption:
Walowit, Miriam
Vocal:
Nesbitt, Murray
First line:
Khaim, borukh, motl, zorukh, baykt zikh, heybt zikh, ot...
First line (Yiddish):
חיים, בּרוך, מאָטל, זאָרוך, בײגט זיך, הײבט זיך, אָט קומט ער,
Track comment:
Also xref under "Beygt Zikh"
Language:
Yiddish

Milk And Honey

Author:
Herman, Jerry
Composer:
Herman, Jerry
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Israel/Fertility/Land
Sheet music:
Folder:
1229
Series:
4
Arranger:
Richard Gendelman
Arranged for:
Bb Clarinet
Texts:
Instrumental Only
Provenance:
Gendelman Gift
Notes:
Manuscript

Recordings

On album:
M-006(a) (Milk and Honey / Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Track ID:
10445
Author/Composer:
Herman, Jerry
Artist:
Rall, Tommy / Juki Arkin & Company
First line:
This is the land of milk and honey, this is the land of...
Track comment:
Milk and Honey book by Don Appell
On album:
N-014(b) (Moshe Nathanson Songfest/ Favorite Songs of the Feinberg Duo)
Track ID:
10446
Author/Composer:
Herman, Jerry
Artist:
Feinberg Duo
First line:
This is the land of milk and honey, this is the land of...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Milk and Honey --book by Don Appell

Mode Ani (Lebedoff) — מוֹדה אני (לעבעדאָף)

Genre:
Theater/Parody/Humorous
Subject:
Daily Cycle/Prayer/Ritual

Recording

On album:
L-002(e) (Aaron Lebedeff on 2nd. Avenue 24 Songs Hits...Yiddish Stage)
Track ID:
10645
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Daily ritual in idiomatic Russian
Language:
Russian

Motl Der Apreyter — מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Labor/Tragedy/Labor/Strike/Violence/Occupation/Sweatshop
Origin:
Alt T-005(a)/ML PYS 248/Alb K-030(a)
Transliteration:
ML PYS 248/CD P-030(a)/Ephemera 1458
Translation:
Alb K-030(a)/CD P-030(a)/Ephemera 1458
Music:
ML PYS 248
Additional song notes:
Motel The Operator/ Ephemera 1458: See 2016 program for translat and translit
Related information in folder 291:
Document type:
Translation
Author:
Gedaliah Magid
Publisher:
Forward
Date:
5/21/1999
Comments:
Translation from "Der Yiddish Vinkl".

Recordings

On album:
G-067(d) (Di Gojim Fun Sjtetl un Sjtets — די גױיִם פֿון שטעטל און שטעץ)
Track ID:
31027
Clarinet/Alto Sax/Soprano Sax/Tin Whistle/Backup Vocals:
Mulder, Jaap
Drum/Vibraphone/"Toepan"/Backup Vocals:
Knaven, Vincent
Contra-Bass/Violin/Banjo/Guitar/Lead Vocal:
Tseard, Nauta
Trumpet/Back-up Vocals:
van der Reijden, Sjaak
Bass Tuba/Bass Trombone/Violin/Whistle/Backup Vocals/Trombon:
Roelofsen, Eric
Accordion/Backup Vocals:
Sijtsma, Jacob
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er…
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע…
Track comment:
"er shvits bay der mizinke"(!)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
3:17
On album:
K-030(a) (Kapelye Future and Past — קאַפּיליע)
Track ID:
10731
Artist:
Kapelye — קאַפּעליע
Vocal:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
T-005(a) (Chaim Towber Golden Jubilee Record 1917-1967)
Track ID:
10732
Author/Artist:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Similar melody to "Vu Bistu Geven Ven Dos Gelt Iz Geven?"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-025(a) (Pearls of Yiddish Song — פּערל פֿון ייִדישן ליד)
Track ID:
10733
Vocal:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Artist:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
10735
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Conductor/Arranger/English Translation:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
English Translation:
Levy, Jacques
English Translation:
Rosenfeld, Moyshe
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line:
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Track comment:
English by Jacques Levy, Moyshe Rosenfeld, Zlamen Mlotek
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Theater
On album:
A-035(a) (Lomp Nokh Nit Farloshn Jiddische Lieder Gruppe Aufwind — לאָמפּ נאָך נישט פֿאַרלאָשן)
Track ID:
21656
Artist:
Aufwind
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Similar melody to "Vu Bistu Geven Ven Dos Gelt Iz Geven?"
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
G-062(a)1 (Gebrider Moyshele Unlabled Cassette (Side A))
Track ID:
24256
Vocal/Guitar:
Gebrider Moyshele
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Track comment:
Same Melody as Vu Bistu Geven
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
B-080(a) (Boiberiker Klezmorim — בױבעריקער קלעזמאָרים)
Track ID:
25642
Artist:
Mulder, Jaap
Artist:
Boiberiker Kapelye — בױבעריקער קאַפּעליע
Artist:
Mulder, Jaap
Artist:
Boiberiker Kapelye — בױבעריקער קאַפּעליע
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Track comment:
Same melody as Vu Bistu Geven
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
P-030(a) (Mandy Patinkin Mamaloshen)
Track ID:
26156
Vocal:
Blazer, Judy
Conductor:
Stern, Eric
Arranger:
Ford, Paul
Vocal:
Patinkin, Mandy
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er,
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער, אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
V0290(5)(a
Track ID:
42647
Vocal:
Most, Bernie
Piano:
Berman, Gary
Viola da gamba:
Thomsen, Fred Margolin, Connie
Master of Ceremonies:
Zucker, Sheva — זוקער, שבֿע
Violin:
Ma, Enze
Violin:
Smith, Andy
First line:
Motl der apreyter, in shop dort shtendik neyt er, ale yorn er geyt arum in shpan, er dreyt di keterinke, un shvitst bay
First line (Yiddish):
מאָטל דער אַפּרײטער אין שאָפּ דאָרט שטענדיק נײט ער, אַלע יאָרן ער גייט אַרום אין שפּאַן, ער דרייט די קעטערינקע, און שוויצט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert
Length:
4:03

Amkho — עמך

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Tailor/Occupation/Labor/Poverty/Class
Sheet music:
Folder:
353
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave
Date:
1939
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
127
First line:
Bin Ikh mir a shnayderl, kh'bin by mir a godl, ikh farmog…
First line (Yiddish):
בין איך מיר אַ שנײַנדערל, כ'בין בײַ מער אַ גאָדל, איך פֿאַרמאָג...
Notes:
Black lettering, English/Hebrew. Photo insert of Sholom Secunda. Price 30 cents. Yiddish words, two verses on back cover.

Recording

On album:
F-032(d) (Gila Flam/ Miscl 78 rpm Selections)
Track ID:
23520
Vocal:
Bart, Jan
First line:
Oy oy oy amkho, oy amkho, ikh zing mir un mir varfn stekh,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ אױ אױ עמך, אױ עמך, איך זינג מיר און מיר װאַרפֿן שטעך,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
copy from 78 rpm
Language:
Yiddish

Natsionen — נאַציאָנען

Genre:
Theater/Novelty
Subject:
Dances/Foods/Variety

Recordings

On album:
B-012(p) (The Burstein Family II. " My Shtetale Belz")
Track ID:
10945
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Mir veln dir zingen,
First line:
מיר װעלן דיר זינגען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Rumanian doyne, part Gypsy, part "Yiddish style"
On album:
B-012(n) (Peysekhke Burstein Lillian Lux Mike Burstein Susan... — פּסחקע בורשטײַן ליליאַן לוקס מאָטעלע זיסעלע שירי בּיידיש)
Track ID:
10944
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Artist:
Peysekhe, Lillian, Mike and Susan
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under ""נצסיון
On album:
B-012(s) (Mike Burstein/ Ai Bai/ Yababi - His Greatest Yiddish Songs — מײַק סורשטײן - אײ בײ יאַבאַבאי)
Track ID:
26719
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Mir veln dir zingen,
First line (Yiddish):
מיר װעלן דיר זינגען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Various musical and dance styles

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)

Recordings

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
On album:
L-002(b) (Aaron Lebedeff)
Track ID:
10951
Artist:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Oy, ne platsh mame, un zorg zikh nit, oy, veyn nisht, lube,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, נע פּלאַטש מאַמע, און זאָרג זיך ניט, אױ, װײן נישט לובע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
E-012(a) (Eclectricity Language of the Heart)
Track ID:
10952
English Translation:
Strum, Miriam
Artist:
Eclectricity
First line:
Do worry mame, do cry for me. I'm going places, wait and see
Track comment:
Schwartz credited with text on album notes.
Language:
English
On album:
B-029(a) (Jewish Melodies Emil Bruh and His Ensemble)
Track ID:
10953
Artist:
Bruh, Emil and Ensemble
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
K-068(b) (Klezamir Cooks for Tante Barbara — קלעזאַמיר)
Track ID:
24049
Artist:
Klezamir
Artist:
Klezamir
Vocal:
Bernard, Rhoda
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...
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
Z-011(e) (Talila Ben Zimet et Eddy Schaff Yiddish Cafe)
Track ID:
24751
Vocal:
Zimet, Ben
Vocal:
Talila
First line:
Oy, ne platsh mame, un zorg zikh nit, oy, veyn nisht, lube,
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, נע פּלאַטש מאַמע, און זאָרג זיך ניט, אױ, װײן נישט לובע,
Language:
Yiddish
On album:
036u (Abe Schwartz's Orkester/ Zorg Nit Mame "Ni Plotsh Mama"/ In Odes, In Odes)
Track ID:
29848
Artist:
Abe Schwartz Orchestra — אײב שװאַרץ אָרקעסטער
On album:
S-067(b) (Abe Schwartz The Klezmer King)
Track ID:
30446
C Clarinet:
Tarras, Dave — טאַראַס, דײװ
Artist:
Abe Schwartz Orchestra — אײב שװאַרץ אָרקעסטער
Violin/Leader:
Schwartz, Abe — שװאַרץ, אײב
Track comment:
Originally recorded New York, March 1927/ Columbia 8131 F
Style:
Instrumental
Length:
2:54

Nit Gedayget (Jacobs) — ניט געדײַגעט (דזשאַקאָבס)

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater
Subject:
Love/Marriage/Reassurance
Additional song notes:
Don't Worry

Recordings

On album:
R-016(f) (Seymour Rechtzeit Yiddish Favorites)
Track ID:
19132
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Ellstein, Abe — עלשטײַן, אײב
First line:
Nit gedayget, vestu... shoyn a simon, nit gedayget,
First line:
ניט געדײַגעט, װעסטו...שױן אַ סימאָן, ניט געדײַגעט,
On album:
K-010(c) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rexsite sing the Yiddish Hit Parade)
Track ID:
11173
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
First line:
Nit gedayget, vet kumen shoyn a simon, nit gedayget,
First line:
ניט געדײַגעט, װעט קומען שױן אַ סימאָן, ניט געדײַגעט
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Nokh A Glezl — נאָך אַ גלעזל

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Theater/Lament
Subject:
Sorrows/Drinking/
Additional song notes:
From the musical romance "David and Esther
Sheet music:
Folder:
67
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Piano/Voice
Texts:
Transliteration
Publisher:
Henry Lefkowitch
Publisher address:
New York
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Gift of Robert & Molly Freedman, 1996
First line:
Oy s'iz mir shver mayn veytik keyner veyst,
First line (Yiddish):
אוי ס,איז מיר שווער מייַן ווייטיק, קיינער ווייסט,
Notes:
Photocopy. Sheet music, no cover, part of handout by Zalmen Mlotek at Klez Kamp or Circle Lodge summer program.
Folder:
653
Series:
4
Arranged for:
Voice/Piano
Texts:
Yiddish/Transliteration
Publisher:
Metro Music Co.
Publisher address:
58 Second Ave. New York, NY
Date:
1938
Provenance:
Schper-Rosenthal Sheet Music Collection, Gift of Faye & Jerry Rosenthal
Mel & Shrifra Gold Project, NYBC Catlg #:
415
First line:
Oy siz mir shver mayn veytik keyner veyst…
First line (Yiddish):
אוי, ס'איז מיר שווער, מײַן וויטיק קיינער ווייסט,
Notes:
Brown lettering, Yiddish/English. As sung in Julius Nathanson's production "David and Esther", a musical romance. Photos of Chaim Tauber, Julius Nathanson, Ola Lillith, Leo Fuchs, Irving Grossman, Diana Goldberg and Illia Trilling on front cover. Playing at the National Theatre, Second Ave at Houston St. New York. Price 30 cents. Yiddish words on back cover. Cast of Characters in Yiddish/English on back cover.

Recordings

On album:
L-012(a) (Festa Judia Sam Liberman Y Su Orquesta — מזל טובֿ)
Track ID:
11213
Artist:
Liberman, Sam and Orchestra
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recording made in Argentina.
Style:
Instrumental
On album:
O-005(d) (a with Moishe Oysher & The Barry Sisters Vol 2)
Track ID:
11218
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Nokh a glezl, nokh a glezl,...folg mikh brider, varf avek..
First line:
נאָך אַ גלעזל, נאָך אַ גלעזל, פֿאָלג מיך ברידער, װאַרף אַװעק די...
On album:
B-028(f) (Golden Voices of Israel No 3 Bagelman Sisters and Others)
Track ID:
11219
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Nokh a glezl (2), ... folg mikh brider, varf avek di zorg,
First line:
נאָך אַ גלעז (2), ... פֿאָלג מיך ברידער, װאַרף אַװעק די זאָרג,
On album:
L-019(b) (Marty Levitt/Clarinet & Orchestra/King of the Klezmers Vol 2)
Track ID:
11220
Artist:
Marty Levitt Orchestra
First line:
Nokh a glezl (2), ... folg mikh brider, varf avek di zorg,
First line:
נאָך אַ גלעז (2), ... פֿאָלג מיך ברידער, װאַרף אַװעק די זאָרג,
On album:
O-010(a) (Oomph Intercontinental Klezmer Between Two Worlds)
Track ID:
21406
Vocal:
Falk, "Yankl" Jack and Oomph
First line:
Oy, s'iz mir shver, vayl vaynik keyner vayst, oy guter...
First line:
אױ, ס'איז מער שװער, װײַל װײניק קײנער װײסט, אױ גוטער ברידער,
Track comment:
From 1938 musical "David & Esther"
On album:
G-112(a) (The Gonifs — די גנבֿים)
Track ID:
36948
Violin:
Segelstein, Cookie
Vocal/Accordion:
Lewicki, Jeanette
Drums:
Kierbel, Aaron
Trumpet:
Johnston, Darren
Clarinet:
Jacques, Peter
Toy Piano:
Horowitz, Joshua
Bass:
Fabricant, Daniel
Glockenspiel:
Brotman, Stuart
Artist:
The Gonifs — די גנבֿים
Style:
Klezmer/Instrumental
Length:
03:41
On album:
Y-063(a) (The Best Yiddish Album In The World/Jewish Musical Heritage)
Track ID:
41751
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Nokh a glezl (2), ... folg mikh brider, varf avek di zorg, nokh a glezl,..,
First line (Yiddish):
נאָך אַ גלעז (2), ... פֿאָלג מיך ברידער, װאַרף אַװעק די זאָרג,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Swing
Length:
2:57

Nu Zog Mir Shoyn Ven — נו זאָג מיר שױן װען

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theater/Love
Subject:
Marriage
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "What Girls Do"

Recordings

On album:
B-028(a) (The World Of The Barry Sisters Memorable Jewish Melodies)
Track ID:
11265
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Mir veln beyde geyen shatsirn, a sheyem veg vel ikh dir firn
First line:
מיר װעלן בײדע גײען שפּאַצירן, אַ שײנעם װעג װעל איך דיר פֿירן,
On album:
B-028(k) (The Barry Sisters In Israel Recorded Live)
Track ID:
11266
Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Vocal:
Barry Sisters — שװעסטער באַרי
First line:
Mir veln beyde geyen shatsirn, a sheyem veg vel ikh dir firn
First line:
מיר װעלן בײדע גײען שפּאַצירן, אַ שײנעם װעג װעל איך דיר פֿירן,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)

Ikh Zits Zikh Bay Mayn Arbet — איך זיץ זיך בײַ מײַן אַרבעט

Genre:
Folk/Lament
Subject:
Seamstress/Love/Deception
Origin:
ML SOG 28
Transliteration:
ML SOG 28
Translation:
ML SOG 28
Music:
ML SOG 28
On album:
B-010(e) (Let's Sing Yiddish Original Cast Album Ben Bonus — לאָמיר זינגען ייִדיש)
Track ID:
7257
Artist:
Lomir Zingen Yiddish Ensemble — לאָמיר זינגען ייַדיש ענסעמבל
Arranger/Conductor:
Rumshinsky, Murray
First line:
Ikh zits zikh baym mayn arbet un ikh arbet,
First line (Yiddish):
איך זיץ זיך בײַ מײַם אַרבעט און איך אַרבעט,
Track comment:
Fun Vanen Heybt.../ Oy Azoy Vi Makhn../ Bin Ikh Mir A Kale
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Mazl In Libe — מזל אין ליבע

Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Swing
On album:
K-035(b) (Kosher Kitschin' with the Original Klezmer Jazz Band)
Track ID:
10093
Bass:
Abruzzo, Tom
Trombone:
Bernardi, Paul
Clarinet/Alto Sax:
Chernet, Joel
Trumpet:
Gross, Ken
Tenor Sax:
Leshaw, Howie
Artist:
Original Klezmer Jazz Band
Drums:
Salzberg, Si
Banjo/Guitar:
Sapoznik, Henry — סאַפּאָזניק, הענעך
Arranger/Musical Director/Piano:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Instrumental/Klezmer/Theater
Length:
3:20

Mazl Tov (Satz) — מזל טובֿ (זאַץ)

On album:
S-025(b) (Ludwig Satz Sings His Most Famous Yiddish Theatre Classics 3)
Track ID:
10112
Artist:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
Mazl tov, mazl tov, yetst farshtey ikh, far vos iz men mir nokh gelofn,
First line (Yiddish):
מזל־טובֿ, מזל־טובֿ, יעצט פֿאַרשטײ איך, פֿאַר װאָס מען איז מיר נאָך געלאָפֿן,.
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Rivkele Dem Rebns — ריבֿקעלע דעם רבּנס

On album:
S-031(a) (Mary Soreanu Sings Favorites from "The Roumanian Wedding")
Track ID:
12831
Vocal:
Soriano, Miri — סוריאנו, מירי
First line:
Rivkele, dem rebns, azoy ruft men ikh bayn undz in shtetl,
First line (Yiddish):
ריבֿקעלע דעם רבּנס, אַזױ רופֿט מען איך בײַ אונדז אין שטעטל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Romanian melody - recorded under "Rebecca"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop/Concert

Rukhele — רחעלע

On album:
J-016(a) (Shalom America Jackie Jacob Sings)
Track ID:
13007
Author/Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Artist:
Jacobs, Jackie
First line:
Bist mayn rukhele, mayn lebn, mayn brokhele,
First line:
ביסט מײַן רחעלע, מײַן לעבן, מײַן בּרכהלע,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Style:
Yiddish/Theater/Swing

Sheyn Vi Di Levone — שײן װי די לבֿנה

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Love/Pop
Subject:
Beauty/Moon/Stars/Confusion/Flustered
Origin:
GYF 36/Alb F-024(e)/Alb T-004(c)/Alb M-059(a)/Metro Scher 29
Transliteration:
Alb F-042(a)/Alb M-059(a)/Alb M-057(a)/Alb K-059(d)/Alb T-25(a)/Alb K-022(b)
Translation:
GYF 39/Alb T-025(a)/Alb K-059(d)/Alb B-076(a)/Alb M-059(a)/Alb K-081(a)
Music:
Warem 182/GYF 37/SM Scher 1
Additional song notes:
Also translated on CD B-076(a)
On album:
J-069(a) (The Jewish Songbook: The Heart and Humor of a People)
Track ID:
42751
Piano/Arranger:
Garson, Mike
Vocal:
Kazan, Lainie
Vocal:
Arthur, Brooks
First line:
O, sheyn vi di levone un likhtik vi di shtern, fun himl a matone bistu tsu mir..
First line:
שײן װי די לבֿנה און ליכטיק װי די שטערן, פֿון הימל אַ מתּנה ביסטו מיר...
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theater/Concert/Pop
Length:
3:33

Ana Be'koakh — אנא בכח

Genre:
Cantoral
Subject:
Liturgical/Religious Service/Friday Night/Shabbat
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37925
Cantor/Khazn:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line:
Ana be'khoakh be'khoakh gdulat l'minkha tatir tserura kabale
First line (Yiddish):
אנא בכח, בכח, גדולת ימינך תתיר צרורח, קבל רנת עמך שגבנו טהרע נורא...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
5:44

Vu Nemt Men A Bisele Mazl? — װוּ נעמט מען אַ ביסעלע מזל?

Also known as:
Vi Nemt Men
Also known as:
Power Mazl
Author:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
Composer:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
On album:
L-012(b) (Casamiento Judio Sam Liberman Y Su Orquesta — מזל טובֿ)
Track ID:
16829
Artist:
Liberman, Sam and Orchestra
Vocal:
Zalkind, Max
First line:
Vu nemt men a bisele mazl, vi nemt men a bisele glik
First line (Yiddish):
אױ, װוּ נעמט מען אַ ביסעלע מזל, אױ, װי נעמט מען אַ ביסעלע גליק?
Track comment:
Recording made in Argentina.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop

Yiddish Medley (Ron) — ייִדיש מעדלי (ראָן)

On album:
R-021(b) (Shoshana Ron Sings the Best of Yiddish and Other Classics)
Track ID:
17478
Vocal:
Ron, Shoshana
Arranger/Conductor:
Free, Stan
First line:
Ikh zing far aykh dos yidish lid…
First line (Yiddish):
איך זינג פֿאַר אײַך דאָס ייִדיש ליד...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop

Yosl Ber — יוסל בער

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Kon, Henekh — קאָן, הענעך
Genre:
Literary Origin/Humorous
Subject:
Soldier/Uniform/Girs/Shoemaker/Weapons
Origin:
ML PYS 173
Transliteration:
ML PYS 173/Alb F-018(b)
Translation:
ML PYS 173/Zaremba 114 (Singable Translation)
Music:
ML PYS 174
On album:
A-027(a) (Bruce Adler An Evening At The Yiddish Theatre… — ..)
Track ID:
17826
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Conductor/Arranger:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Vocal/English Adaptation:
Adler, Bruce
First line:
Heysn heys ikh yosl ber, un ikh din in militer,
First line (Yiddish English):
הײסן הײס איך יוסל בער, און איך דין אין מיליטער, שטיװל טראָג..
Track comment:
English by Bruce Adler - From "Those Were The Days"
Language:
Yiddish English
Style:
Theater/Song and Dance

Gam Ki Elekh (Brody) — גם כּי אלך (תהלים כג)

Composer:
Brody, Joseph — יוסף ברױדי
Genre:
Biblical/Psalm
Subject:
Psalm 23:04/Death/Fear/Faith/Protection/Valley
Origin:
HAL 48/Tanakh 2 1574/Alb C-001(g)
Transliteration:
HAL 48/Tanakh 2 1574/Alb C-001(g)
Translation:
HAL 48/Tanakh 2 1574/Alb C-001(g)
On album:
K-010(h) (Miriam Kressyn & Seymour Rechzeit From Ellis Island...)
Track ID:
21810
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Narration:
Kressyn, Miriam — קרעסן, מיריאַם
First line (Hebrew):
גם כּי אלך בּניא צלמות לא אירא רע כּי אתּה עמדי
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater

Olam Haba — עלום הבּא

Genre:
Religious
Subject:
World To Come/Torah/Study
On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35677
First line:
A meydele hot a khusn gekrign...iz geven zeyer...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מיידעלע האָט אַ חתן געקריגן...איז געווען זייער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Folk
Length:
2:37

Du Bist Mayn Khayes — דו ביסט מײַן חיות

Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theatre/Love
Subject:
Love/Bride/GroomAppearance/Joy/Wedding/Celebratuin
Additional song notes:
You Are My Love You Are My Life
On album:
B-012(s) (Mike Burstein/ Ai Bai/ Yababi - His Greatest Yiddish Songs — מײַק סורשטײן - אײ בײ יאַבאַבאי)
Track ID:
26714
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
A libe shpiln iz nisht keday, nor mit der vos iz gefeln,
First line (Yiddish):
אַ ליבע שפּילן איז נישט כּדאַי, נאָר מיט דער װאָס איז געפֿעלן,
Track comment:
Album notes indicate that Lillian Lux is singer - (?)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Ester Greyt Zikh Tsum Meylekh — אסתר גרײט זיך צום מלך

Also known as:
Der Alter Nisnboym
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Biblical
Subject:
Esther/Mordechai/Purim
Origin:
Manger Meg 23
Transliteration:
Manger SB 35
Music:
Manger SB 35
On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28660
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
Vocal:
Meyer, Sabine
First line:
S'tunklt. Der alter nusnboym roysht mid in fenster arayn:
First line (Yiddish):
ס'טונקלט. דער אַלטער נוסענבױם רױשט מיד אין פֿענסטער אַרײַן:
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Vashtis Kluglid — ושתיס קלוגליד

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theatre/Purim Shpil/Lament
Subject:
Queen Vashti/Execution
Origin:
Manger Meg 19/Manger SB 32
Translation:
Manger Wolf 37
Music:
Manger SB 28
Related information in folder 334:
Document type:
Translation
Author:
Kalen Alkalay-Gut
Publisher:
Journal of Contemporary Midrash
Date:
1/1/1997
Comments:
Translation of Manger's poem, "Di Malka Vashti Geyt Tsum Tliya".
On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28661
Vocal:
Walew, Alina
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Artist:
Die Megille Band
First line:
Mayn tate iz gevezn a mekhtikn pan, hot zikh mir farglust a shiker far a man,
First line (Yiddish):
מײַן טאַטע איז געװעזן אַ מעכטיקן פּאַן, האָט זיך מיר פֿאַרגלוסט אַ…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
2' 10

Di Elegia Fun Fastrigosa — די עלעגיע פֿון פֿאַסטריגתאַ

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theatre/Purim Shpil/Lament
Subject:
Love/Disappointment/Queen Esther
Origin:
Manger Meg 23/Manger SB 40
Translation:
Manger Wolf 43
Music:
Manger SB 42
On album:
M-003(h) (Jidische Teater Songs/ Di Megile /Kischef/ Gan Eden/ — די מגילה \ האָצמאַך שפּיל \ חומש לידער)
Track ID:
28663
Artist:
Die Megille Band
Vocal:
Rock Theater Dresden
Vocal:
Knorr, Thomas
First line:
Fastrigosa der shnayderyung dreyt zikh unter di fenster,
First line (Yiddish):
פֿאַסטריגאָתאַ דער שנײַדעריונג דרײט זיך אונטער די פֿענסטער,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Sadly
Length:
3' 35"

Noyakhs Teyve (Noah's Ark) — נוחס תּיבֿה

Related information in folder 1078:
Comments:
1. Article by Chana Mlotek in Forverts of Nov 26-Dec 2, titled "Noyakhs Teyve", responding to a letter from Dr. Norit Yunger published the text of the song.
On album:
056n (Medoff, David, tenor/ Hulye Kavtsn/ Noakhs Tive)
Track ID:
30416
Vocal:
Medoff, David
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Der Grine Kuzine Lid — דער גרינע קוזינע ליד

Composer:
Schwartz, Abe — שװאַרץ, אײב
Genre:
TheatreKlezmer/Parody
Subject:
Immigrant/Cousin/Gigelo(?)
Additional song notes:
The Song of the Immigrant Cousin
On album:
001o (Goldstein, Morris/ Tshepe Nit/ Der Grine Kuzine Lid)
Track ID:
28803
Vocal:
Goldstein, Morris — גאָלדשטייַן, מאָריס
First line:
Gekumen iz fun mir mayner a kuzin, vaybelekh hot er gehat a dozin,…
First line (Yiddish):
געקומען איז פֿון מיר מײַנער אַ קוזין, ווײַבעלעך האָט ער געהאַט בײַ דער דאָזין
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
3:24

Oy Der Rebenyu — אוי דער רבּניו

Subject:
Rebe/Khosid
On album:
043w (Gentile, Pietro/Venuti, Joe/ A Yidishe Mame/ Oy Der Rebenyu)
Track ID:
30033
Violin:
Venuti, Joe
Vocal:
Gentile, Pietro
First line:
Oy der rebenyu, gevald der rebenyu (2)..az got vet gebn gezunt un lebn…
First line (Yiddish):
אוי דער רעבעניו, געוואַלד דער רעבעהיו (2)..אַז גאָט וועט געבן געזונט און לעבן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater/Orcheestral Accompaniment

Rumenye, Rumenye (Video) — רומעניע, רומעניע (ווידיאָ)

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
On album:
V0045
Track ID:
33902
Performer:
Adler, Bruce
Piano:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
First line:
Zol zayn sa, Ekh Rumenye..geven a mol a land a zise, a sheyne, dort tsu voynen..
First line (Yiddish):
זאָל זײַן סאַ! עך רומעניע (6), געװען אַ מאָל אַ לאַנד אַ זיסע, אַ שיינע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Novelty/Theater

Nit Bashert — ניט באַשערט

Author:
Sholom Aleichem — שלום עליכם
Composer:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Genre:
Theatre/USSR
Subject:
Fate/Money/Bankruptcy
Additional song notes:
From the play "Man of Air" (Luftmensh) by Sholem Aleichem
On album:
053r (Mikhoels, S. M./ Nit Shimele/Pesnya Dez Slov/ Nit Bashert)
Track ID:
30332
Vocal:
Mikhoels, Shloyme — מיכאָעלס, שלמה
Orchestra Conductor:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
First line:
Az nit bashert, s'iz nit bashert, di ... oykh gor nit vert,
First line (Yiddish):
ניט באַשערט, ס'איז ניט באַשערט, די ... אױך ניט װערט,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Nit Bay Motyen — ניט בײַ מאָטיען

Genre:
instrumental
Additional song notes:
Nobody Will Put Anything OverThis Kid
On album:
023g (Yidisher Orkester/ Nit Bay Motien/ Tate Ziser)
Track ID:
29415
Artist:
Yidisher Orkester — ייַדישער אָרקעסטער
First line:
In di beste, sheynste erter, nutst men shtendik di drey verter, nit bay motien,
First line (Yiddish):
אין די בעסטע, שײנסטע ערטער, נוצט מען שטענדיק די דרײ װערטער, ניט בײַ מאָטיען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville

A Rabbi's Daughter

Author:
Harris, Charles K.
Composer:
Harris, Charles K.
Genre:
Novelty/Tin Pan Alley/
Subject:
Rabbi/Daughter/Intermarriage/Obedience/Heartbreak/Death
Additional song notes:
See Gottlieb 29
On album:
G-057(c) (Funny It Doesn't Sound Jewish/ Compilation by Jack Gottlieb accompaning book with same title.)
Track ID:
31655
Vocal:
Sager, Sarah
Piano:
Baras, Jack — באַראַס, דזאַק
First line:
A rabbi sat one evening, with bible on his knee,
Language:
English
Style:
Pop/Theater/
Length:
5:08

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:
012c (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Rumenye Rumenye/)
Track ID:
29112
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Ekh! Rumanye, di amolike rumanye, nit di yetstike rumanye, di gute rumanye,
First line (Yiddish):
עך, רומעניע (7), די אַמאָליקע רומעניע, ניט די יעצטיקע רומעניע,די גוטע רומעניע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Novelty/Theater/Vaudeville

Dos Vos Du Zest, Keyn Glikn...

On album:
055u (Lebedeff, Aaron/ Dos Vos Du Zest, Keyn Glikn.../ Zay Nit Broyges, Sheyndele)
Track ID:
30376
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Gehayrat hot benny mit ir oyf mizsheyne, vayl zi hot gehat zeyer fil kheyn,..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville/Humorous

Moisesville — מויסעסוויל

Author:
Katz, Jevel
Composer:
Katz, Jevel
Genre:
Novelty/Pop
Subject:
Pride/Home/Place/Argentina
On album:
Z-025(a) (Las Canciones Del Zeide)
Track ID:
32646
Vocal:
Zalkind, Max
First line:
Yidn zayt itst freylikh, in a mazldike sho, in a vinkl argentina moshiekh iz...
First line (Yiddish):
ייֽדן זײַט איצט פֿריילעך, אין אַ מזלדיקע שעה, אין אַ ווינקל אַרגענטינע, משיח..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
2:34

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:
Z-025(a) (Las Canciones Del Zeide)
Track ID:
32648
Vocal:
Witler, Ben Tsion — װיטלער, בּן ציון
First line:
Az ikh dermon zikh in mayne kinder yorn, un vi a kholem..
First line (Yiddish):
אַז אַיך דערמאָן זיך אין מײַנע קינדער יאָרן, און װי אַ חלום ...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert
Length:
4:54

Nit Bay Motyen — ניט בײַ מאָטיען

Genre:
instrumental
Additional song notes:
Nobody Will Put Anything OverThis Kid
On album:
013d (Zeeman, Anna & Medoff, David/ Rumenishe Feferlekh/ Nit Bay Motien)
Track ID:
29144
Vocal:
Medoff, David
Vocal:
Zeeman, Anna
First line:
In di beste, sheynste erter, nutst men shtendik di drey verter, nit bay motien,
First line (Yiddish):
אין די בעסטע, שײנסטע ערטער, נוצט מען שטענדיק די דרײ װערטער, ניט בײַ מאָטיען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville

Hamavdil (Rumshinsky) — המבדיל (רומשינסקי)

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theatre/Shabos/Sabbath/Religious/Rite/Havdola
Subject:
Sabbath/Separation/Shabos/Holy/Profane
Transliteration:
Alb H-002(a)
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Der Rebetsns Tokhter"
On album:
013u (Robyn, William/ Got Farvos Strofstu Dayn.../ Hamavdil)
Track ID:
29178
Vocal:
Robyn, William
Language:
Hebrew/Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Kaptsn Vu Krikhtstu

On album:
001q (Satz, Ludwig/ Attorney Strit/ Kaptsn Vu Krikhtstu)
Track ID:
28806
Vocal:
Satz, Ludwig — זאַץ, לודװיג
First line:
A meydl fun atorni strit, ven zi hot keyn seykhl nit, un zi firt a...
First line (Yiddish):
אַ מיידל פֿון אָטאָרני סטריט, ווען זי האָט קיין שׂכל ניט און זי פֿירט אַ…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater/Concert
Length:
3:41

Nit Bay Motyen — ניט בײַ מאָטיען

Genre:
instrumental
Additional song notes:
Nobody Will Put Anything OverThis Kid
On album:
001r (Hoffman, Anna & Feldman, Joe/ Mamenyu Tatenyu/ Nit Bay Motien)
Track ID:
28808
Vocal:
Hoffman, Anna
Vocal:
Feldman, Joe
First line:
In di beste, sheynste verter, nutst men shtendik di drey verter, nit bay motien,
First line (Yiddish):
אין די בעסטע, שײנסטע ערטער, נוצט מען שטענדיק די דרײַ װערטער, ניט בײַ מאָטיען,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville
Length:
3:29

Murietta Hot Springs

Author:
Katz, Mickey
Composer:
Farber, Nat
Genre:
Parody/Humor/Yinglish
Subject:
Murietta/Hot Springs
On album:
K-022(l) (Katz Puts On The Dog)
Track ID:
31290
Vocal:
Katz, Mickey
Back-Up:
Mickey Katz Orchestra
First line:
In New York there are the Ketskill mountains, Fallsburg and Ferndale keeps you…
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer

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-092(a) (Yiddish & Klezmer Music/ From the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings)
Track ID:
30746
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
Ekh! Rumenye (7x), di amulike rumenye, nit di yetstike rumenye, di gute rumanye
First line (Yiddish):
עך, רומעניע (7), די אַמוליקע רומעניע, ניט די יעצטיקע רומעניע, די גוטע רומעניע,
Track comment:
Parts 1 and 2 originally recorded ca. 1947 Banner B-514
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudville/Novelty
Length:
6:19

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:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33377
Vocal:
Borts, Joanne
Arranger:
Russ, Patrick
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
Amerika, a land nur fun hurry up, eyner loyft in biznes,
First line (Yiddish):
אַמעריקאַ, אַ לאַנד נור פֿון "הורי אָפּ, אײנער לױפֿט אין "בּיזנעס",
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville
Length:
2:20

Nit Bashert — ניט באַשערט

Author:
Sholom Aleichem — שלום עליכם
Composer:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Genre:
Theatre/USSR
Subject:
Fate/Money/Bankruptcy
Additional song notes:
From the play "Man of Air" (Luftmensh) by Sholem Aleichem
On album:
030i (Oscar Julius Quartet/USSR Recordings Jewish Traditional Songs and Dances/ Alb 403)
Track ID:
32440
Vocal:
Mikhoels, Shloyme — מיכאָעלס, שלמה
Orchestra Conductor:
Pulver, Lev M. — פּולװער, לעװ מ.
Artist:
Unidentified Orchestra
First line:
Az nit bashert, s'iz nit bashert, nisht darfn zorgn oyf gornisht mer,
First line (Yiddish):
אַז ניט באַשערט, ס'איז ניט באַשערט, דאַרף מיט זאָרגן אויף גאָרנישט מער
Track comment:
Recorded under "Bashert- Fate"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
1:31

Dem Zeydns Maysele — דעם זײדנס מעשׂהלע

Author:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Composer:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Genre:
Pop
Subject:
Granfather/Granschildren/Story/Wedding/Ritual
On album:
Z-025(a) (Las Canciones Del Zeide)
Track ID:
32650
Vocal:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
First line:
Shabos ben hashomshes, ven in himl nokh keyn shtern,
First line (Yiddish):
שבּתּ..., װען אין הימל נאָך קײן שטערן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
6:27

Shabos Nokhn Kugl (Theatre Song, Video) — שבּת נאָכן קוגל (טעאַטער ליד, (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Author:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
Genre:
Video/Theatre/Humorous/Novelty
Subject:
Shabos/Sabbath/Khasidim/Food/Humor/Nap/Interruption
Song comment:
From the musical "A Khasene In Shtetl"
Transliteration:
WNTL Oct 18, 2015
Translation:
WNTL Oct 18, 2015
Additional song notes:
From the musical "A Khasene In Shtetl"
On album:
V0019 (A Khasene In Shtetl (Video) — אַ חתונה אין שטעטל (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
33982
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Der tate zitst zikh oyf zayn shtil, oy, shabos nukhn kugl,
First line (Yiddish):
דער טאַטע זיצט זיך אױף זײן שטיל, אױ, שבּת נאָכן קוגל, אַרום ים זיצן חסידים פֿיל, אױ, שבּת נאָך דעם קוגל. ער דערציילט זיי
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville/Pop
Length:
1:48

A Grus Fun Amerike — אַ גרוס פֿון אַמעריקע

Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Vaudeville/Song Duet
Subject:
America/Letter/Life/Blessed Country
Additional song notes:
A Greeting From America
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36098
Voca:
Hoffman, Anna
Vocal:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
First line:
Sam, az di..hot zikh gekrikt a brive fun amerike, "vus zogtst zi"? "
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sketch/Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Song/Duet
Length:
3:15

Mazl Tov! Der Shidukh Iz Geshlosn — מזל טובֿ! דער שידוך איז געשלאָסן

Genre:
Vaudeville/Song/Duet/Klezmer
Subject:
Marriage/Ceremony/Celebration/Joy
Additional song notes:
Good Luck - The Marriage Contract Is Completed/ with a freylekhs
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36099
Vocal:
Rubin, Rose — רובין, ראָזאַ
Vocal:
Ziegenlaub, William
First line:
Hooray far ale froyen, hooray far ale mener, froyen, lomir zikh makhn eyn hant,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Song/Duet
Length:
3:34

Tantsn Yidish — טאַנצן ייִדיש

Genre:
Vaudeville/Song/Duet/Klezmer
Subject:
Joy/Dance
Additional song notes:
Dance Yiddish (as distinguished from "Dance 'Non Jewish'"
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36100
Vocal:
Rubin, Rose — רובין, ראָזאַ
Vocal:
Ziegenlaub, William
First line:
Gib nor a kik fayvl, di vust...bin geyt fun hintn,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Song/Duet
Length:
2:35

Froyen Nakht in a Terkishe Bod — פֿרױען נאַכט אין אַ טערקישע באָד

Genre:
Novelty/Humor/Sketch/Spoken Word
Subject:
Shvitz/Relaxation/Gossip/Turkish Bath/Women/Heat
Additional song notes:
Women's Night At The Turkish Bath
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36101
First line:
Hello missus fine, hello missus vine, vohin geyt ir, in turkishn bod,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:34

Yente Baym Dentist — יענטע בײַם דענטיסט

Genre:
Novelty/Humor/Sketch/Spoken Word
Subject:
Dentist/Extraction/Gold Tooth/Envy
Additional song notes:
Yente At The Dentist - Yente wants a gold tooth so that her neighbor will be envious.
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36102
Vocal:
Hoffman, Anna
Vocal:
Jacobs, Betty — דזהייקאָבס, בעטי
First line:
Shoyn, du bist tseyn doktor, anshuldikt missus, do voynt nishto a tseyn doktor,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:23

Di Bobe Benzi Un Zipre Bendl — די באָבע בענזי און זיפּרע בענדל

Genre:
Novelty/Song/Spoken Word/Khazunish
Subject:
Khazn/Melody/Joy
Additional song notes:
Granmother Benzi and Zipre Bendel/ This selection has a little bit of everything
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36103
Vocal:
Silverbush, Sam
Vocal:
Wachtel, M.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Parody/Khazunish
Length:
2:50

Der Alter Tate — דער אַלטער טאַטע

Genre:
Vaudeville/TheaterSketch/Song/Lament
Subject:
Aged Father/Daughter/Poverty/Rejection/Shelter
Additional song notes:
The Aged Father - Father lost all his money, Daughtwith whom he sought shelter told him to go to his other children.
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36104
Vocal:
Silverbush, Sam
Vocal:
Wachtel, M.
First line:
A git morgn dir, mayn tayer kind, mayn zise neshome, a git morgn dir tatenyu,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:10

Kalman Shadkhn Un Suzi Bren — קלמן שדכן און סוזי ברען

Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Novelty/Sketch/Spoken Word
Subject:
Marriage/Matchmaker/Faults/Rejection/Bridegrooms/
Additional song notes:
Kalman the Matchmaker and Suzy Bren/ Each suggested bridegroom worse than the other
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36106
Vocal:
Silverbush, Sam
Vocal:
Miller, Suzy — מילר, סוזי
First line:
A taynik tsu zayn a yid, zol ikh gezunt zayn, ay vey, vist azoy...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:26

Di Shlof Krankheyt — די שלאָף קראַנקײַט

Genre:
Skit/Humorous
Subject:
Sleep/Illness/Husband/Abandoned Wife/Old Maid/Sleepwalker
Additional song notes:
The Sleeping Sickness
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36107
Vocal:
Karp, Abe
Artist:
Karp, Abe
Vocal:
Karp, Gussie
First line:
Hooray, abe karp un bessie karp zenen do, a git morgn aykh, shprintse chasia,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:18

Der Yidisher Polisman — דער ייִדישער פּאָליסמאַן

Genre:
Theatre/Klezmer/Dialogue/Humorous/Song
Subject:
Policeman/Threatened Arrest
Additional song notes:
The Jewish Policeman - Song is "Amerike, Hooray For Uncle Sam
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36108
Vocal:
Karp, Abe
Vocal:
Karp, Gussie
First line:
Lebedik, kinderlekh, zey nor, ver iz do, dat's me, an officer, who iz you...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word/Song
Length:
3:25

Der Seder Mirke — דער סדר מירקע

Genre:
Vaudeville/Sketch/Song/Duet/Klezmer/Humor
Subject:
Passover/Seder/Poverty/Foods/Insults/Husband/Wife
Additional song notes:
Mirke's Seder
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36109
Vocal:
Tanzman, Yosef — טאַנזמאַן, יוסף
Vocal:
Zeeman, Anna
First line:
A gitn peysekh dir mirke, a finstere sonim oyf dayn kop, azoy shpet kimst men...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word Song
Length:
3:00

Borech Un Zorech — ברוך און זרח

Genre:
Vaudeville/Sketch/Humor/Spoken Word/Double Entendres
Subject:
Drunk/Coversation/Aggrevation/Wife's Meat Restuarant/Patrons
Additional song notes:
Wife offers customers "thighs, legs, meats, etc..."
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36110
Vocal:
Wilner, Max — װילנער, מאַקס
Vocal:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
First line:
Hi, di di..fe fe, nit sheyn a yid a shiker, fe, farvos hostu genumen trinken...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Sketch/Spoken Word
Length:
3:16

A Bal Agole Shul — אַ בּעל עגלה שול

Genre:
Vaudeville/Sketch/Humor/Spoken Word/Double Entendres/Chants
Subject:
Teamster's Synagogue/Insults/Sermon Parody
Additional song notes:
The Teamster's Synagogue
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36111
Artist:
Wilner, Max — װילנער, מאַקס
Vocal:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
Vocal:
Doctor, Rubin — דאָקטאָר, רובין
First line:
Yam hoyd, reb getzl ben hakoved, shlishi, vos, gib im a make, nisht keyn toyre,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Parody//Chants/Sketch
Length:
3:14

Di Eybike Dzigan Un Shumakher (Video) — די אייביקע דזשיגאַן און שומאַכער (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Luria, Kobe
Composer:
Blekherovitz, Misha — בּלכרוביץ, מישה
Genre:
Vaudeville/Humor/Comedy/Shetches/Songs
Additional song notes:
The Lasting Dzigan and Shumakher
On album:
V0226 (Di Eybike Dzigan Un Shumakher (Video) — די אייביקע דזשיגאַן און שומאַכער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36122
Performer:
Bodo, Yakov — בודו, יעקבֿ
Performer:
Alperin, Yankl — אַלפּערין, יענקל
Producer:
Atzmon, Shmuel — עצמון, שמואל
Performer:
Yigil, Gidi — יגיל, גדי
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sketches/Theater/Vaudeville/Jokes

Der Italiener — דער איטאַליענער

Genre:
Sketch/Spoken Word/Humor/Comedy/Vaudeville
Subject:
Mixed Marriage/Prayers/Pedigree
Additional song notes:
The Italian
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36095
Vocal:
Tanzman, Yosef — טאַנזמאַן, יוסף
Vocal:
Zeeman, Anna
First line:
Nu, got aykh danken, ikh hob shoyn gebensht likh oyf shabos,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sketch/Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Spoken Word
Length:
3:25

Tum Balalayke (Video) — טום באַלאַלײַקע (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
Folk/Love/Courtship/Riddle
Subject:
Love/Riddle
Origin:
ML MTAG 30/GYF 76/Alb G-026(a)/Alb O-001(b)/Alb B-007(b)/Alb C-015(a)
Transliteration:
ML MTAG 30/Alb S-083(a)/Alb S-085(a)/Alb S-056(a)/Alb N-002(a)/
Translation:
Alb N-002(a)/Silverman SJP 5/Alb Y-018(b)/GYF 79/Alb K-29(g)/Schwartz 2
Music:
ML MTAG 31/GYF 77/Schwartz 2
Additional song notes:
See Ephemera 80 for singable English adapation by Edith Finell. Org, Translit & Translt on Alb B-211(a) Ephemera 1458 See 2012 program for translat and trqqnslit. Alb V0290-- What's Not To Like -- 2012
On album:
V0034
Track ID:
34321
Vocal/Actor:
Gould, Harold
Vocal/Actor:
Hughes, Tersa
Vocal/Actor:
Roberts, Doris
First line:
Shteyt a bokher un er trakht, Trakht un trakht a gantse...
First line (Yiddish):
Shteyt a bokher un er trakht, Trakht un trakht a gantse...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Theater

Yidn, Loyft Tsum Rebbin — ײַדן, לויפֿט צום רעבן

Author:
Smulewitz, Solomon — שמוליװטש, שלמה
Genre:
Humorous/Novelty/Satiric/Comic
Subject:
Chassidm/Rebbe/Double Entendre/Money/
On album:
M-047(c) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection A)
Track ID:
35554
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Heyst der rebn, glantst di oygn, shikt in himl tfviles, valy der sotn,
First line (Yiddish):
הייסט דער רבּן, גלאַנטסט די אויגן, שיקט אין הימל תּפֿילות, ווײַל דער שׂטן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Novelty/Comic/Theater/Vaudville
Length:
3:04

Ester Greyt Zikh Tsum Meylekh — אסתר גרײט זיך צום מלך

Also known as:
Der Alter Nisnboym
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Biblical
Subject:
Esther/Mordechai/Purim
Origin:
Manger Meg 23
Transliteration:
Manger SB 35
Music:
Manger SB 35
On album:
M-003(b) (The Megila Of Itsik Manger In Yiddish and In English)
Track ID:
34576
First line:
S'tunklt, der alter nusnboym roysht mid in fenster arayn: "vu iz der feter..."
First line (Yiddish):
ס'טונקלט, דער אַלטער נוסמבוים רוישט מיד אין פֿענסטער אַרײַן: ,,וווּ איז דער..."
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

A Grus Fun Di Trenches (Video) — אַ גרוס פֿון די טרענשעס (ווידיאָ)

Genre:
World War 1/Patriotic/Zionist
Subject:
Soldiers/Trenches/Morale/Battle/Victory/Letter/Cpurage
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)SM 582 / Box 15
Translation:
Slobin 138
Music:
SM 582 / Box 15
On album:
V0094 (Free Voice of Labor: The Jewish Anarchists (Video))
Track ID:
33957
Vocal:
Berk, Adam
Vocal:
Berk, Phyllis
Vocal:
Cooper, Adrienne — קאָפּער, חנה־פֿריידע
Vocal:
Fox, Cantor Herschel
Vocal:
Gill, Maria
Piano/Vocal:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Waletzky, Josh — װאָלעטסקי, יהודה
First line:
Ikh breng aykh a grus fun di trenches, Ikh breng aykh a…
First line:
איך ברענג אײַך אַ גרוס פֿון די טרענשעס, איך ברענג אײַך אַ גרוס…
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
March/Theater

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:
A-060(b) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 4/ The Best of 78 Records/Bulbes — לידער פֿון בוידעם 4\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן, בולבעס)
Track ID:
35961
First line:
Oy,... shpilt zhe mikh klezmorimlekh, dos keshenever shtikele, ober mitn knak,
First line:
אױ...שפּילט זשע מיר קלעזמאָרימלעך, דאָס קעשענעװער שטיקעלע, אָבער מיטן קנאַק,
Style:
Klezmer/Theater

I Could Have Danced All Night — כ'װאָלט אַ גאַנצע נאַכט געטאַנצט

Also known as:
Kh'volt A Gantse Nakht Getantst
Author:
Lerner, Alan J.
Composer:
Loewe, Frederick
Genre:
Theatre/Musical
Subject:
Dance/Triumph/Love
Origin:
Alb M-009(a)
Transliteration:
Alb M-009(a)
On album:
M-009(b) (Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה)
Track ID:
35627
Vocal:
Raz, Rivka — רז, רבקה
Vocal:
Anska, Gizella
First line:
הלילה טוב לרקוד
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty

Without You

On album:
M-009(b) (Geverti Hanava / My Fair Lady — גברתי הנאווה)
Track ID:
35658
Vocal:
Raz, Rivka — רז, רבקה
First line:
בלעדך
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Novelty

Yismah Moshe — ישמח משה

Genre:
Liturgical/Cantoral
Subject:
Shabbat/Sabbath/Prayer/Service
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37933
Cantor/Khazn:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line (Yiddish):
יסמה מוש
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
4:41

U'veyom Hashabat — וביום השבת

Genre:
Liturgical/Cantoral
Subject:
Shabbat/Sabbath/Prayer/Service
Song comment:
"Shomre shomre shomre shabbat"
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37934
Cantor/Khazn:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line:
U'veyom(3), hashabat shney khvasim bney shana tmimim, ushney(3) esronim,…
First line (Yiddish):
וביום(3) השבת שני כבשים בני שנה תמימם: ושני עשׂר נים, סלת מנחח בלולה בשמן--
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
2:05

Nit Bay Motyen — ניט בײַ מאָטיען

Genre:
instrumental
Additional song notes:
Nobody Will Put Anything OverThis Kid
On album:
L-002(e) (Aaron Lebedeff on 2nd. Avenue 24 Songs Hits...Yiddish Stage)
Track ID:
11167
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
In di beste, sheynste erter, nutst men shtendik di drey verter, nit bay motien,
First line (Yiddish):
אין די בעסטע, שײנסטע ערטער, נוצט מען שטענדיק די דרײ װערטער, ניט בײַ מאָטיען,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville

Di Milkh-Ku — די מילך־קו

Genre:
Humorous/Novelty/Bawdy/Raunchy
Subject:
Cuckold/Drunk/Wife/Trickery/Cow/Boots/Hat/Moustache
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1282/ Peppler 2, p 57
Translation:
Ephemera 1282 /Peppler 2, p 57
Music:
Ephemera 1282Peppler 2, p 57
Additional song notes:
The Milk Cow Patterened after "Seven Drunken Nights" an Irish humorous folk song.
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37919
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Gey ikh arayn in shtol arayn, eyns tsvey dray, shteyt dort a ferdele,...
First line (Yiddish):
גיי איך אַרײַן אין שטאָל אַרײַן, אייס צוויי דרײַ, שטייט זיך דאָרט אַ פֿערדעלע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet/Humorous/Bawdy/Novelty
Length:
3:15

Ubnuha Yomar — ובנוחה יאמר

Genre:
Instrumental/Neo Klezmer/Fusion
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37926
Cantor/Khazn:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line:
uvnuha yomar shov ad-o'shem yisroel kuma hashem v'menucha techa ata v'aracham
First line (Yiddish):
aשA
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
4:37

Titgadal — תתגדל

Also known as:
Tiskadal Veisiskadash
Genre:
Instrumental/Neo Klezmer/Fusion
Subject:
kadish/yisgadal/Shabbat/Sabbath/Prayer/netzach netzachim
Song comment:
wonderful vocalizations inbetween words.
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37927
Cantor/Khazn:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line:
Titgadal titkadash v'totvitot vtohk yirushalaim irzaha titgadal titkadash
First line (Yiddish):
תתגדל תיגדש וותותויתוכ ירושלים ירכה
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
6:51

Sim Shalom — שים שלום

Genre:
Choir/Biblical/Chassidic/Z'mira
Subject:
Prayer
Song comment:
the daily morning prayer
Origin:
Alb B-033(g)/HAL 24/Zim 27/Alb C-003(j)/Alb K-047(d)
Transliteration:
Goldfarb 1 214/HAL 24/Zim 26/CD K-047(d)
Translation:
Alb P-002(g)/Alb M-042(c)/HAL 24/Zim 27/Alb B-033(g)/Alb C-003(j)/Alb V-004(a)
Additional song notes:
Give Peace
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37928
Cantor/Khazn:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line:
Sim sholom, tova uvrakha, kheyn vekhesed verakamim
First line (Yiddish):
שׂים שׂים שלום טובה טובה וברכה חן וחסד ורחמים
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
7:08

Lcha Dodi — לכה דודי

Genre:
Israeli/Modern Chassidic
Subject:
Sabbath/Wecome/Bride
Origin:
Ephemera 1454
Related information in folder 1454:
Comments:
!. 12/30/14 Hebrew text provided by Chava Kramer via internet on December 30, 2014
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37929
Vocal:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line:
l'cha dodi likrat kala p'nai shabat ne'kabalah, x4, shabbar iz echar, hashem ech
First line (Yiddish):
לכה דוֹדי לקראתּ כּלה פּני שבּתּ נקבּלה שמור וזכוֹר בּדבּוּר אחד...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
4:22

Eshet Chail — אשת חיל

Genre:
Choir/Biblical
Subject:
Prayer
Song comment:
From coming home from synogoge Friday Night, Sabath
Origin:
Proverb 31, 10-:11, 13
Additional song notes:
A Woman Of Valor
On album:
G-032(e) (Leib Glantz Mizmor Shir L'Yom Hashabat)
Track ID:
37930
Cantor/Khazn:
Glantz, Cantor Leyb — גלאַנץ, חזן לײב
First line:
eshet chail meimsa, v'racha mecre mi micra bata by l'biala v'sholom lo yotzar...
First line (Yiddish):
אשת חיל מי ימצא ורחוק מפניוים מכרה. בטח בה לב בעלה ושלל לא יחסר. גמלתהו טוב...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
3:24

A Yidishe Mame — אַ ייִדישע מאַמע

Also known as:
Yiddishe Mame
Author:
Yellen, Jack
Author:
Pollack, Lou — פּאָלעק, לאָו
Composer:
Pollack, Lou — פּאָלעק, לאָו
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Genre:
Memory/Family
Subject:
Mother/Constancy/Devotion/Immigration
Origin:
GYF 80/Alb F-024(e)/Alb K-007(b)/ Vinkov 5 301
Transliteration:
Alb F-042(a)/Alb L-048(a)/Alb H-006(a)/Alb K-007(b)/GYF 83/Al K-022(b)
Translation:
GYF 83/Alb I-013(a)/Alb H-006(a)/Alb R-009(b)/Alb K-059(d)/Vinkov 4 301
Music:
GYF 81/Gold Zem 310/Vinkov 5 301
On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35674
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
Artist:
Ted Shapiro's Orchestra
Conductor:
Shapiro, Ted
First line:
Of things I should be thankful for, I've had a goodly share,
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Theater
Length:
2:52

God Bless America — גאָט בענטש אַמעריקע

Genre:
Song/Patriotic/Anthem
Subject:
America/Love/Mountains/Praries/Oceans/Home
Origin:
See Ephemera Folder 622
Additional song notes:
Yiddish Verion in Ephemera 622
Related information in folder 623:
Comments:
1. See folder #622 for Yiddish text published in the Yiddish Forward of 5/17/2002.
On album:
V0293 (Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (Video))
Track ID:
37949
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Vatch Your Step (Video) — װאַטש יאָר סטעפ (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Lowenworth, Sam
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theatre/Immigrant/Klezmer/Humorous
Subject:
America/Pressure/Stress/Haste/Subway/Park
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.
On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36885
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Blazer, Judy
Vocal:
Hensley, Shuler
Vocal:
Widmann-Levy, Ronit
Vocal:
Brancoveanu, Eugene
First line:
Amerika, a land nur fun hurry up, eyner loyft in biznes, running to your shop,
First line:
אַמעריקאַ, אַ לאַנד נור פֿון "הורי אָפּ, אײנער לױפֿט אין "בּיזנעס",
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theater/Klezmer/Concert

Baranovitsh — באַראַנאָװיטש

Author:
Rekhtseyt, Jack — רעכצײַט, דזאַק
Composer:
Rekhtseyt, Jack — רעכצײַט, דזאַק
Genre:
Klezmer/Memory/Place
Subject:
Shtetl/Baronovitsh/Home
Transliteration:
Alb M-095(c)
Translation:
Alb M-095(c)
On album:
M-095(c) (Minsker Kapelye/Tutejsi/Di Ortike/The Locals — מינסקער קאַפּעליע\ די אָרטיקע)
Track ID:
36167
Cello:
Kharchanka, Hanna
Belarusian Alto Cymbalon:
Kukel, Tatsiana
Vocal/Bb Clarinet:
Slepovitch, Dmitri
First line:
Ven ikh derze a ketsele vos drapet zikh un kratst, ven ikh derze a mikve vu...
First line (Yiddish):
װען איך דערזע אַ קעטצעלע וואָס דראָפֿעט זיך און קראַצט,װען איך דערזע אַ מיקווה
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Concert/Pop/Theater
Length:
4:50

Di Dray Malokhim Kumen Tsu Avram Ovinu (Video — די דריי מלאכים קומען צו אברהם אָבינו (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin/ Biblical
Subject:
Angels/Visitors/Sarah/Joy/Turks/Prophesy/Birth
Origin:
Manger 218
Additional song notes:
The Three Angels Come To Forefather Abraham
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36076
First line:
Avrom ovinu zitst oyf der shvel un shnitst zikh a teytl fun beyn,...
First line (Yiddish):
,,אַוורהם אבֿינו זיצט אןיף דער שוועל און שניצט זיך אַ טייטל פֿון ביין,.."
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sketch/Spoken Word/Theater

Itzik Shpitzik (Video) — איציק שפּיטציק (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin
Subject:
Jokes/Drinking/Beer/Wine/Tavern
Additional song notes:
Itzik The Jokester/ Itsik The Prankster
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36077
First line:
Kum mit mir un koyf a fleshl bir, kum mit mir in shenk arayn un koyf a fleshl...
First line (Yiddish):
קום מיט מיר, און קויף אַ פֿלעשל ביר, קום מיט מיר און קויף אַ פֿלעשל ווײַן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Song and Dance

Ikh Bin Der Elster Yid (Video) — איך בין דער עלסטער ייִד (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin
Subject:
Eldest
Additional song notes:
I'm The Oldest Jew
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36078
First line:
Ikh bin der elste yid fun stoptshet, gey mit shtile frume trit, ikh tsind mayn..
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין דער עלסטער ייד פֿון סטאַפּטשעט, גיי מיט שטילע פּאומע טריט, איך צינד מײַן ..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater

Dem Rebn Fun Turkay (Video) — דעם רבן פּום טורקײַ (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin
Subject:
Rabbi/Turkey
Additional song notes:
The Rabbi From Turkey
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36079
First line:
Words inaudable
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Sore Zingt Yitskhaklen A Shloflid (Video) — שׂרה זינגט יצחקלען אַ שלאָפֿליד (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin/Lullaby/Biblical
Subject:
Sarah/Isaac/Lullaby/Shtetl/Occupation/Shepherd/Sheep
Origin:
Manger 222/Alb B-012(t)
Transliteration:
Alb B-012(t)/Levin L 27
Translation:
Alb Y-018(d)/Alb S-068(a)
Additional song notes:
Sarah Sings A Lullaby To Isaac
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36080
First line:
Di muter sore vigt di vig, shlof, yitskhak tate, shlof! Es pashet oyf di lonke..
First line (Yiddish):
די מוטער שרה וויגט די וויג, יצחק טאַטע, שלאָף! עס פּאַשעט אויף די לאָנקע..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert

Yosef Hatsadik Shpatsirt Oyfn Bulvar (Video) — יוסף הצדיק שפּאַצירט אויפֿן בולוואַר (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin/Biblical
Subject:
Joseph/Strolls/Promonades/Stars Avenue/Shtern Aley/Coat/Dusk
Origin:
Manger 242
Additional song notes:
Joseph the "Pious" - "Saint" Promonades On the Boulevard
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36087
First line:
Yosef hatsadik in zaydenem hemd far nakht in der shtern aley, freyleyns mit...
First line (Hebrew):
יוסך שפּאַצירט אין זײַדענעם העמד פֿאַר נאַכט אין דער שטערן־אַליי, פּרייליינס מיט..
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater/Song and Dance/Vaudeville

Fish Oyf Shabes

On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36096
Vocal:
Tanzman, Yosef — טאַנזמאַן, יוסף
Vocal:
Zeeman, Anna
First line:
Fish, vayblekh, oyf shabos, fish, di gute fun yam hagodl,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sketch/Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville
Length:
2:17

Moyshe Kapoyer Muft — משה קאַפּויער מופֿט

Genre:
Humor/Comedy/Vaudeville/Song/Duet
Subject:
Eviction/Furniture/Street
Additional song notes:
Moyshe Kapoyer (Moyshe "Upside Down" Moves [is evicted])
On album:
A-060(d) (Songs From the Attic/ Lider Fun Boydem 6/ The Best of 78 Records/ Comical Duets — לידער פֿון בוידעם 6\ די בעסטע פֿון 78 פּלאַטן קאָמיקאַל דועטס)
Track ID:
36097
Vocal:
Hoffman, Anna
Vocal:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
First line:
Moyshe, vos iz dos, un der furnitur in street, ver hot undz aroysgeshtelt?
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sketch/Theater/Comedy/Humor/Vaudville/Song/Duet
Length:
2:21

Khava Brengt Adomen Dos Epl (Video) — חוה ברענגט אָדמען דעם עפּל (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin/Biblical
Subject:
Adam/Eve/Garden Of Eden/Apple/Passion/Death/Sin/Sex
Origin:
Manger 218
Translation:
Manger Wolf 7
Additional song notes:
Eve Brings The Apple To Adam
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36071
First line:
Odom harishun ligt in groz up shpayt tsum volkn aroyf, bet zikh der volkn...
First line (Yiddish):
אדם הראשון ליגט אין גראָז און שפּײַט צום וואָלקן אַרויף. בעט זיך דער ןןאָלקן...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Spoken Word/Theater

Avram Ovinu Musert Lutn (Video) — אבֿרהם אָבינו מודרט לוטן (ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Medresh/Biblical/Literary Origin/Humorous
Subject:
Abraham/Lot/Drunkeness/Reproof/Daughters/Status/Scolding
Origin:
Manger 214
Translation:
Manger Wolf 8/HG TYP 274
Additional song notes:
Forefather Abraham Reproves Lot About His Alcoholism
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36073
First line:
"Lut, ikh muz dir zogn, s'iz -- fe! Du shikerest a yede nakht,..."
First line (Yiddish):
,,לוט, איך מוז דיר זאָגן, ס,איז-- פֿע! דו שיכּורסט אַ יעדע נאַכט, ערשט נעכטן.."
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Spoken Word/Sketch/Theater

Avrom Un Sore (Manger,Video) — אברהם און שרה (מאַנגער, ווידיאָ)

Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Genre:
Literary Origin
Subject:
Childbirth/Faith/Potency/Broomstick/Hager/Sarah/Abraham/Age
Origin:
Manger 210
Translation:
Wolf 11
Additional song notes:
Abraham and Sarah
On album:
V0221 (Itzik Manger/ Khumash Lider (Video) — איציק מאַנגער \ חומש־לידער (ווידיאָ))
Track ID:
36074
First line:
"Avreml, ven veln mir hobn a kind? Mir zenen beyde shoyn alte leyt..."
First line (Yiddish):
,,אַוורעמל, ווען וועלן מיר האָבן אַ קינד? מיר זענען ביידע אַלטע לײַט,..."
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Sketch/Theater

Di Shvue (Shulamis) — די שבֿועה (שולמית)

Also known as:
Di Kats Un Der Brunem (Di Shvue)
Author:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Composer:
Goldfaden, Avrom — גאָלדפֿאַדען, אַבֿרהם
Genre:
Theatre
Subject:
Vow/Love/Wildcat/Well/Oath/Witnesses
Song comment:
From the operetta "Shulamis"
Origin:
Gold Roz 49-51
Transliteration:
Alb D-004(k)/Gold Hesk 6
Translation:
Alb D-004(k)/Gold Hesk 6
Music:
Gold Roz 50/Gold Hesk 73
Additional song notes:
Also known as "Di Kats Un Der Brunem"
On album:
066m (Prager & Juvalier/ Fun di Tsvaygn Di Fidelekh/ Di Shvue — פֿון די צווײַגען די פֿידעלעך \ די שבֿועה)
Track ID:
35896
Vocal:
Prager, Regina — פּרעגער, רעגינאַ
Vocal:
Juvelier, Kalman
First line:
Yo, vu nemt men di eydes, zoln shteyn bay redes, undzer...
First line (Yiddish):
יאָ, װוּ נעמט מען די עדות, זאָלן שטײן בײַ רעדעס, אנדזער שבֿועה...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet

The man I love (Alberstien)

On album:
A-001(u) (Chava Alberstein/ Love Songs / Disk 1 and 2 — חוה אַלברשטיין\ סיפור אינטימי\ דיסק 1 און 2)
Track ID:
37900
Alberstein, Chava:
Alberstein, Chava — אַלבערשטײַן, חוה
First line:
Some day he'll come along, the man I love, and he'll be big and strong, the man
Language:
English
Style:
Theater/Love
Length:
3:20

Khorshat Ha'ekaliptus — חורשת האקליפּטוס

Author:
Shemer, Naomi — שמר, נעמי
Composer:
Shemer, Naomi — שמר, נעמי
Genre:
Israeli/Pioneer
Subject:
Jordon River/Youth/Eucalyptus
Origin:
Bekol Ram 91
Transliteration:
Bekol Ram 91
Translation:
Bekol Ram 92/Album T-008(a)
Additional song notes:
From the Israeli Musical - To Live Another Summer"
On album:
S-217(a) (Sound Sheet Slips (NOTE - DO NOT TRY TO PLAY THIS ALBUM - IT MAY BECOME DAMAGED))
Track ID:
38892
Vocal:
The Messengers
First line:
Kshe'ima ba'a heyna yafa utse'ira, Az aba al giva'h banah...
First line (Hebrew):
כשאמא בּאה הנה יפה וצעירה אז אבּא על גבעה בּנה לה בּית,
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Pop/Theater

Hob Ikh Mir A Mantl — האָב איך מיר אַ מאַנטל

Also known as:
A Mantl (Hob Ikh Mir A Mantl)
Also known as:
I Had A Little Coat
Also known as:
The Coat
Genre:
Folk
Subject:
Material/Coat/Recycle/Haaaacket/Vest/Tie/Button/Song
Origin:
Kinderbuch 168/Alb S-062(a)/Alb S-085(a)/Alb A-036(a)/Alb T-018(a)/
Transliteration:
Kinderbuch 168/Alb T-018(a)/Alb S-062(a)/Alb S-085(a)/Alb A-036(a)/Kinderland
Translation:
S-062(a)/S-085(a)/A-036(a)/T-018(a)/O-001(a)/Kinderbuch 168/Schwartz 15
Music:
Kinderbuch 168/Schwartz 15/Ephemera 1520 p 22
Additional song notes:
I Have An Overcoat Published under "Epes Fun Fornisht in Ephemera
On album:
V0258 (Michael Tilson Thomas/ The Thomashefskys/ Music and Memories of the Yiddish Theater (Video))
Track ID:
36869
Artist:
New World Symphony
Conductor:
Tilson Thomas, Michael
Vocal:
Blazer, Judy
First line:
Hob ikh mir a mantl fun fartsaytikn shtof (6) hot er mit zikh keyn eyntsikn..
First line (Yiddish):
האָב איך מיר אַ מאַנטל פֿון פֿארצײַטיקן שטאָף (6) האָט עס אין זיך קיין...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Folk/Concert/Theater

Feyge Mitn Kugl — פֿייגע מיטן קוגל

Genre:
Humorous
Subject:
Marriage/Shabos/Kugl
Additional song notes:
Forgot to serve kugl on shabos/ Rabbis yarmulke was found in the kugl when it was finally served. Song similar to "Hot a Yid A Vaybele"
On album:
A-101(a) (Mikhail Epelbaum / Twenty Five Yiddish Songs — מיכאל עפּעלבוים \ פֿינף און צוואַנציק ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
40754
Vocal:
Applebaum, Mikhoel I. — עפּעלבאַום מיכל י.
First line:
Az m'hot feygele…khasene tsu makhn, hot men…
First line (Yiddish):
אַז מ'האָט פֿייגעלע חסונה צו האָבן האָט מען...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Humorous/Klezmer
Length:
2:57

Di Gantse Velt Iz Mayne — די גאַנצע וועלט איז מײַנע

Subject:
Family/Poverty/Kaptsn/In Law
Additional song notes:
The Entire World Is Mine
On album:
A-101(a) (Mikhail Epelbaum / Twenty Five Yiddish Songs — מיכאל עפּעלבוים \ פֿינף און צוואַנציק ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
40755
Vocal:
Applebaum, Mikhoel I. — עפּעלבאַום מיכל י.
First line:
Di…mit di verter…a tayere mishpokhe (2)…mit a nayere soke,…un men geyt…a kaptsen
First line (Yiddish):
די...מיט די ווערטער, אַ טײַערע משפּחה (2)...מיט אַ נײַער...אַ קבצנס אַ מחותּן…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Humorous/Klezmer
Length:
2:08

Kheyshek Fun A Rebn — חשק פֿון אַ רבּן

Genre:
Humorous
Subject:
Rebbe/Chassidim/Wine/Drink/Guzzle/Misnogid/Heaven/Ladder
Origin:
Epelboym 17
Transliteration:
Epelboym 17
Music:
Epelboym 17
Additional song notes:
Desire Of A Rabbi
On album:
A-101(a) (Mikhail Epelbaum / Twenty Five Yiddish Songs — מיכאל עפּעלבוים \ פֿינף און צוואַנציק ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
40766
Vocal:
Applebaum, Mikhoel I. — עפּעלבאַום מיכל י.
Piano/:
Freidenberg, S.
First line:
Der rebe hot gevolt vayn trinken vayn, un kayn vvayn iz nito.
First line (Yiddish):
דער רבּי האָט געוואָלט ווײַן טרינקען, און קײַן ווײַן איז ניטאָ.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Humorous
Length:
3:17

In A Hoyz Vu Men Veynt Un Men Lakht — אין אַ הויז װוּ מען וויינט און מען לאַגט

Composer:
Van Alstyne, Egbert
Genre:
Lament
Subject:
Brothel/Observation/Prostitute/Trickery/Misery/
Transliteration:
Peppler 2, p 108
Translation:
Peppler 2, p 108
Music:
Peppler 2, p 108
Additional song notes:
In a House Where People Cry and Laugh Melody is "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree"
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37912
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Batrakht nor mentshn atsind, vi dos lebn geyt bay di mentsh, men yugt zikh…
First line (Yiddish):
באַטראַכט נאָר מענטשן אַצינד, ווי דאָס לעבן גייט בײַ די מענטש, מען יאָגט זיך..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
5:40

Mayn Meydele

Genre:
Instrumental/Neo Klezmer/Fusion
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37914
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Bay tog bay nakht hob ikh getrakhtfun dir, mayn meydele, mayn kleyinke,…
First line (Yiddish):
בײַ טאָג, בײַ נאַכט האָב איך געטראַכט פֿון דיר, מײַן מיידעלע, מײַן קליינינקע,.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Tango
Length:
3:51

Nokhemke Mayn Zun — נחומקע נײַן זון

Genre:
Parody/Humorous/Folk
Subject:
Father/Son/Marriage/Bride/Grandchild
Origin:
ML PYS 161/Alb J-020(b)
Transliteration:
ML PYS 161/Alb J-020(b)/Ephemera 1279/Peppler 2, p 172
Translation:
ML PYS 161/Alb J-020(b)/Ephemera 1279//Peppler 2, p 172
Music:
ML PYS 161/Ephemera 1279//Peppler 2, p 172
Additional song notes:
Parody of "Meyerke Mayn Zun"
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37915
Vocal/Guitar:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Nokhumke mayn zun (2), vemen hostu lib, zunenyu? (2), a yidish meydl tatenyu (2)
First line (Yiddish):
נחומקע נײַן זון (2), וועמען האָסטו ליב זונעניו? (2), אַ ייִדיש מיידל טאַטיניו
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater
Length:
3:27

Oy Vey, Mamele — אוי וויי, מאַמעלע

Genre:
Lament
Subject:
Courting/Proposal/Seduction/Bachelor/Poverty/Father
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1280
Translation:
Ephemera 1280
Music:
Ephemera 1280
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37916
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Oy vey mamele, s'iz geshen a dramele, 'kh bin geven a bokher, yetst bin ikh a…
First line (Yiddish):
אוי וויי מאַמעלע, סיז געשען אַ דראַמעלע, 'ך בין געווען אַ בחור, יעצט בין...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Duet
Length:
3:01

Dos Fleshl — דאָס פֿלעשל

Also known as:
Ir Fregt Mir Vos Ikh Troyer
Genre:
Lament
Subject:
Flask/Friend/Reputation/Home/Wife/Wanderer/Death/Loss
Origin:
Ephemera 1281
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1281/Peppler 2, p 70
Translation:
Ephemera 1281 /Peppler 2, p 70
Music:
Ephemera 1281/Peppler 2, p 70
Additional song notes:
As sung by Jacob Gorelik transcribed and translated by Jane Peppler
On album:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37917
Vocal/Guitar:
Peppler, Jane
First line:
Geven bin ikh a mentsh eyner, bakant geven in der gantser velt, haynt iz far…
First line (Yiddish):
געווען בין איך אַ מענטש איינער, באַקאַנט געווען אין דיר גאַנצער וועלט,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Lament
Length:
3:29

Du Shaynst Vi Di Zun — דו שײַנסט װי די זון

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Trilling, Ilya — טרילינג, יליאַ
Genre:
Love/Theatre
Subject:
Presence/Sun/JoyMoon/Absence/Despair/Darkness
Origin:
Sheet Music 84/Alb L-038(a)
Transliteration:
Sheet Music 84/Alb L-038(a)Ephemera 1564
Translation:
Alb L-038(a)/Alb M-068(a)04/Ephemera 1564
Music:
Sheet Music 84
Additional song notes:
You Shine Like The Sun/ See Heskes # 2980
Related information in folder 1564:
Comments:
1 3/28/2017 Transliterated Yiddish text and translated English text entered in Ephemera on March 28, 2017
On album:
M-068(a)04 (Milken/ Abraham Ellstein: Great Songs of The Yiddish Stage Volume 1)
Track ID:
42435
Vocal:
Snaidas, Nell
Vocal:
Bloch, Cantor Robert
Artist:
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Orchestration/Arranger:
Bennett, Frank
Conductor:
Jaffe, Elli
First line:
Say tog, say nakht denk ikh un kler fun dir, un ikh bin gliklekh ven ikh her fun
First line (Yiddish):
סײַ טאָג, סײַ נכט, דענק איך און קלער פֿון דיר און איך בין גליקלעך ווען איך הער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet/Theater/Operetta
Length:
6:33

A Bisele Glik — אַ ביסעלע גליק

Author:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Composer:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Genre:
Concert/Tango/Literary Origin
Subject:
Heart/Music/Dreams/Luck/Success/Riches/Love
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(b)
Translation:
Alb T-028(b)
Additional song notes:
A Little Luck
On album:
G-001(d) (Henri Gerro Rosita Londner Mazl Tov Yidn — מזל טובֿ ייִדן שירים בּיידיש)
Track ID:
16
Vocal:
Londner, Rosita — לאָנדנער, ראָזיטאַ
First line:
A yeder men shpilt, a yeder men shelt, in hartsn klangt…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יעדער מען שפּילט, אַ יעדער מען שעלט, אין האַרצן קלאַנגט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Theater

Rivkele Dem Rebns — ריבֿקעלע דעם רבּנס

On album:
V-023(a) (Monica Vardimon/ The Songs of my Heart/ Di Lider Fun Mayn Harts — די לידער פֿון מײַן האַרץ \מוניקה ורדעמון)
Track ID:
36348
Violin:
Mareinowski, Wojciech
Clarinet:
Witko, Janusz
Piano/Synthsizer:
Kluzowicz, Jerzy
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet:
Cielecki, Jan
Vocal:
Vardeman, Monica — ורדימון, מוניקה
First line:
Rivkele, dem rebns, azoy ruft men ikh bayn undz in shtetl,
First line (Yiddish):
ריבֿקעלע דעם רבּנס, אַזױ רופֿט מען איך בײַ אונדז אין שטעטל,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop/Concert
Length:
3:00

Der Pedler — דער פּעדלער

On album:
072i (Silberbush, Samuel & Wachtel, Sadie/ Der Pedler/ Khaym Ayzik Aher Geyn)
Track ID:
38370
Vocal:
Silverbush, Sam
Vocal:
Wachtel, Sadie
First line:
Ay gotenyu, ven du shikst mir tsi mayn man in hoyz ahin, ze vus iz geven mayn..
First line (Yiddish):
אײַ גאָטיניו, ווען דו שיקסט מיר צי מײַן מאַן אין הויז אַהין, זע וואָס געווען..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Humorous/Vaudville/Theater
Length:
3.08

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:
P-068(d) (Jane Peppler & Friends / In Odess: Yiddish Songs From Warsaw)
Track ID:
37904
Vocal/Fiddle/Concertina/Piano:
Peppler, Jane
Guitar:
Bloom, Ken
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
Vocal:
Kloko, Randy
Piano:
Spears, Roger Lynn
First line:
Zingendik un aylndik zikh shpilndik, in Odes veln mir freylikh zayn,...
First line (Yiddish):
זינגענדיל און אײַלענדיק, זיך שפּילנדיק (2) אין אָדעס וועלן מיר פֿריילעך זײַן.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Duet/Theater
Length:
2:42

Judith and Holofernes

Author:
Peppler, Jane
Composer:
Peppler, Jane
Genre:
Holiday/Hanukah
Subject:
Judith/Holofernes/Syrians/Seduction/Love/Drunk/Beheaded
Origin:
Ephemera 1483
On album:
P-068(c) (Mrs. Maccabee's Kitchen: New Hanukkah Songs / Jane Peppler/ Aviva Enoch and Mappamundi)
Track ID:
41492
Vocal/Concertina:
Peppler, Jane
Piano:
Enoch, Aviva
First line:
The story of Judith will amaze, it's a hanukah story that's forgotten these days
Language:
English
Style:
Concert/Theater
Length:
2:53

Du Bist Mayn Khayes — דו ביסט מײַן חיות

Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theatre/Love
Subject:
Love/Bride/GroomAppearance/Joy/Wedding/Celebratuin
Additional song notes:
You Are My Love You Are My Life
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41715
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
First line:
Kukt nor op dos sheyne por, es vert nisht gor nit nimes,a bokher vi a susne gor,
First line (Yiddish):
קוקט נאָר אָפ דאָס שיינע פאָר, עס ווערט נישט גאָר ניט נימעס, אָ בּחור ווי
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
3:12

Efsher Vet Geshen A Nes — אפֿשר װעט געשען אַ נס

Author:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Composer:
Segal, Harriet
Genre:
Theatre/Klezmer/Humorous
Subject:
Miracle/Grandfather/Paradise
Additional song notes:
Perhaps A Miracle Will Happen
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41716
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Hob gehat a frumen zeydn, iz er lang shoyn in gan eden,
First line (Yiddish):
האָב געהאַט אַ פֿרומען זײדן, איז ער לאַנג אין גן עדן,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
3:55

Dort Vi Toyre Iz Khokhme — דאָרט װי תּורה איז חכמה

Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41719
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Es kenen nokh aroysfaln di oysis, kholile, ikh ken lernen un ibergedreyt afile,…
First line (Yiddish):
עס קענען נאָך אַרױספֿאַלן די אותות, חלילה, איך קען לערנען און איבערגעדריייט...
Track comment:
uses part of melody "In Kheyder" by Milner
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater/Pop
Length:
3:05

Burshteyn Mishpokhe, Reprise — בורשטײַן משפּחה, רעפּריז

Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
Theatre
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41722
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Susan — בורשטייַן, זיסל
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
Vocal:
Lux, Lillian — לוקס, ליליאַן
First line:
Kukt nor on dos sheyne porl, s'vet nisht gor nit...
First line (Yiddish):
קוקט נאָר אָן דאָס שײנע פּאָרל, ס'װעט נישט גאָר ניט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Excerpts from songs on album,B-012(c) Recorded under "Ansamble"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Ensemble
Length:
3:11

Der Khasidisher Tvist — דער חסידישער טװיסט

Genre:
Klezmer/Parody/Novelty
Subject:
Shabos/Rebe/HavdoleDance/Craze/Khasidim/Brazil
Additional song notes:
The Khasidic wist
On album:
B-012(u) (The Burstein Family/ Di Freylikhe Kaptsunim — די פֿריילעכע קבצנים)
Track ID:
41723
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Shabos, shabos, shabos, geyt a yid in shul, shabos, shabos, shabos, zingt er…
First line (Yiddish):
שבּת, שבּת, שבּת, גײט אַ ייִד אין שול, שבּת, שבּת, שבּת, זיגט ער...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Novelty/Latin
Length:
2:40

Di Khasidim Der Rebe un Der Gabe — די חסידים דער רבּי און דער גבּאי

On album:
A-101(a) (Mikhail Epelbaum / Twenty Five Yiddish Songs — מיכאל עפּעלבוים \ פֿינף און צוואַנציק ייִדישע לידער)
Track ID:
40753
Vocal:
Applebaum, Mikhoel I. — עפּעלבאַום מיכל י.
First line:
Der rebe zitst un shvitst, un es rint oyf im di heylige shkine,…
First line (Yiddish):
דער רבי זיצט און שוויצט, און עס רינט אויף אים די הייליקע שכינה, און די חסידים
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Humorous/Klezmer
Length:
3:23

A Kholem — אַ חלום

Genre:
Love
Subject:
Dream/Eyes/Longing
Origin:
Alb O-001(b)/ML MTAG 24
Transliteration:
K-094(a)/Alb O-001(b)/ML MTAG 24/Alb C-035(e)
Translation:
Alb O-001(b)/Alb G-013(c)
Music:
ML MTAG 24
Additional song notes:
summary translation K-094(a)
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
352
Vocal:
Borts, Joanne
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
English Adaptation:
Levy, Jacques
English Adaptation:
Rosenfeld, Moyshe
English Adaptation:
Mlotek, Zalmen — מלאָטעק, זלמן, (1951)
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
First line:
A kholem, a kholem, I had a wonderous kholem, I dreamt...
Track comment:
Based on Yiddish folksong.
Language:
English
Style:
Theater

Gib Mir Beserabia — גיב מיר בעסעראַביאַ

On album:
S-259(a) (Miryem-Khaye Seigel: Toyzent Tamen — מרים־חיה סגל: טויזנט טאַמען)
Track ID:
42471
Violin:
Svigals, Alicia
Clarinet/Arranger:
Winograd, Michael — ווינאָגראַד, מ.
Piano:
Staaf, Carmen
Bass:
Fox-Rosen, Benjy
Accordion:
Farrell, Patrick
Vocal:
Seigel, Miryem-Khaye — סגל, מרים־חיה
First line:
Ikh bin geforn zukhn glik, un ikh ze oys vi a nar, ikh volt geforn shoyn tsurik,
First line (Yiddish):
איך בין געפֿאָרן זוכן גליק, און איך זע אױס װי אַ נאַר, איך וואָלט געפֿאָרן שוין
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Klezmer
Length:
3:31

Esthers Lid — אסתּרס ליד

Author:
Seigel, Miryem-Khaye — סגל, מרים־חיה
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theatre/Klezmer
Subject:
Food/Haman/Broiled/Baked/Salt/Pepper/Fish/Knish/Soup
Origin:
Alb S-295(a)
Transliteration:
Alb S-295(a)
Translation:
Alb S-295(a)
Additional song notes:
From "Purim In Khelem"
On album:
S-259(a) (Miryem-Khaye Seigel: Toyzent Tamen — מרים־חיה סגל: טויזנט טאַמען)
Track ID:
42480
Violin/Vocal:
Svigals, Alicia
Clarinet/Arranger:
Winograd, Michael — ווינאָגראַד, מ.
Piano:
Staaf, Carmen
Bass/Vocal:
Fox-Rosen, Benjy
Accordion:
Farrell, Patrick
Vocal:
Seigel, Miryem-Khaye — סגל, מרים־חיה
First line:
Mit beygelekh un teygelekh un shmalts on a shir, kremelekh un shvemelekh vet ir
First line (Yiddish):
מיט בייגעלעך און טייגעלעך און שמאַלץ אָן אַ שיעור, קרעמעלעך און שוועמלעך וועט
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Klezmer/Theater
Length:
3:29

Yosl Yosl — יאָסל יאָסל

Author:
Steinberg, Samuel
Composer:
Casman, Nellie — קאַסמאַן, נעלי
Genre:
Theatre
Subject:
Love/Desire/Attraction
Song comment:
See "Joseph Joseph" - English Adaptation
Origin:
Alb K-068(d)/Alb K-007(a)/
Transliteration:
Alb K-007(a)/Estella 6/Alb T-025(a)/Alb K-068(d)/ephemera 1456
Translation:
Alb K-068(d)
Music:
Estella 6
Additional song notes:
Also see "Joseph Joseph" for English adaptation
Related information in folder 1456:
Comments:
1. 3/10/15 Transliterated text provided by Chava Kramer via internet and entered in Ephemera on March 10, 2015
On album:
D-041(a) (Lillian Davis: Yiddish Songs)
Track ID:
42399
Vocal:
Davidson, Lillian
First line:
Oy oy oy, yosl yosl yosl, mayn khies geyt mikh azhe oys nokh dir,….
First line (Yiddish):
אוי אוי אוי, יאָסל יאָסל יאָסל, מײַן חיות גײט מיר אַשז אַרױס נאָך דיר,...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Acappella/Folk/Pop/Theater
Length:
0:42

A Bisele Glik — אַ ביסעלע גליק

Author:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Composer:
Gerro, Henry — גערראָ, הענרי
Genre:
Concert/Tango/Literary Origin
Subject:
Heart/Music/Dreams/Luck/Success/Riches/Love
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(b)
Translation:
Alb T-028(b)
Additional song notes:
A Little Luck
On album:
T-045(a) (Yiddish Tango)
Track ID:
42257
Vocal:
Londner, Rosita — לאָנדנער, ראָזיטאַ
First line:
A yeder men shpilt, a yeder men shelt, in hartsn klangt…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ יעדער מען שפּילט, אַ יעדער מען שעלט, אין האַרצן קלאַנגט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Theater/Tango/Concert
Length:
2.08

Sheyn Vi Di Levone — שײן װי די לבֿנה

Author:
Tauber, Chaim Shmuel (Shami) טױבער, חיים שמואל (שמאי)
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Love/Pop
Subject:
Beauty/Moon/Stars/Confusion/Flustered
Origin:
GYF 36/Alb F-024(e)/Alb T-004(c)/Alb M-059(a)/Metro Scher 29
Transliteration:
Alb F-042(a)/Alb M-059(a)/Alb M-057(a)/Alb K-059(d)/Alb T-25(a)/Alb K-022(b)
Translation:
GYF 39/Alb T-025(a)/Alb K-059(d)/Alb B-076(a)/Alb M-059(a)/Alb K-081(a)
Music:
Warem 182/GYF 37/SM Scher 1
Additional song notes:
Also translated on CD B-076(a)
On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42582
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet/Backing Vocal:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass/Backing Vocal:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
First line:
Sheyn vi di levone un likhtik vi di shtern, fun himl a matone bistu mir…
First line (Yiddish):
שײן װי די לבֿנה און ליכטיק װי די שטערן, פֿון הימל אַ מתּנה ביסטו מיר...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert/Pop
Length:
4:00

Groyse Oygn — גרױסע אױגן

Author:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Author:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Composer:
Sachar, Moshe — סחר, משה
Composer:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Genre:
Concert/Pop/Klezmer/Humorous/Tango/Polka
Subject:
Desires/Wants/Neighbor's Wife/Lost Teeth/Gambler/Won/Loss
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(f)
Translation:
Alb T-028(f)
Additional song notes:
Big Eyes
On album:
T-028(f) (Karsten Troyke / Nokh Amul! / Tango Oyf Yiddish Vol 2 — טאַנגאָ אויף ייִדיש, 2)
Track ID:
42596
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Clarinet:
Hermerschmidt, Jan
Artist:
Trio SCHO
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Double Bass:
Pysarenko, Vlayery
Violin:
Desatnik, Gennadij
First line:
Hot a yid a vayb mit kinder oykh parnose iz farhan zet er az dos shukhn's vaybl
First line (Yiddish):
האָט אַ ייִד אַ ווײַב מיט קינדער, אויך פּרנסה איז פֿאַרהן, זעט ער, אַז דעם...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Tango/Polka/Klezmer/Humorous/Theater
Length:
3:57

I'm Crazy For She — אַם קרײזי פֿאַר שי

Author:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Composer:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
Genre:
Theatre/Vaudville/Shund
Subject:
Love/Food/Rejection/Chicken Shmalatz
Transliteration:
Alb T-028(a)/W-031(a)/Alb L-002(a)
Translation:
Alb L-002(a)/W-031(a)
On album:
T-028(d)1 (Karsten Troyke / Live Klezmer Concert)
Track ID:
42524
Vocal:
Troyke, Karsten — טרױקע, קאַרסטען
Violin:
Dessiatnik, Gennadi
Accordion:
Khoryshman, Valeri
Contrabass:
Jach, Michael
First line:
Oy, I'm crazy for she, but she's not crazy for me, ihr shavarts oygn, vos zayen
First line:
Oy, I'm crazy for she, but she's not crazy for me איר שוואַרץ אויגן וואָס זענען
Language:
English/Yiddish
Style:
Klezmer/Theater/Concert
Length:
6:08

Ester Greyt Zikh Tsum Meylekh — אסתר גרײט זיך צום מלך

Also known as:
Der Alter Nisnboym
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Biblical
Subject:
Esther/Mordechai/Purim
Origin:
Manger Meg 23
Transliteration:
Manger SB 35
Music:
Manger SB 35
On album:
B-211(a) (The Bashevis Singers — די באַשעוויס זינגערס)
Track ID:
42186
Vocal:
Gawenda, Chaskie (Husky)
Vocal:
Gawenda, Evie
Piano/Vocal/Keyboard:
Preiss, Gideon
Drums/Percussion:
Martyn, Nick
Upright & Electric Bass:
Pascoe, Jules
Accordion:
Shulz, Anthony
Mandolin:
Burkoy, Alex
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Baritone Saxaphone:
Hunt, Jon
Trumpet/Tenor Horn:
Perger, Adrian 'Astro'
Trombone:
Gilhome, Bryce
Tambourine:
Mullan, Luke
1st Violin:
Curro, Sarah
2nd Violin:
Curro, David
Viola:
Wright, Caleb
Cello:
Zabrowarny, Paul
Vocal:
Sholom Aleichem College Choral Group
Arrangers:
The Bashevis Singers — די באַשעוויס זינגערס
First line:
Es tunklt, der alter nusnboym roysht mir in fenster arayn: vu iz der feter…
First line (Yiddish):
ס'טונקלט, דער אַלטער נוסמבוים רוישט מיר אין פֿענסטער אַרײַן: וווּ איז דער פֿעטער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert
Length:
3:45

London Hot Zikh Ibergekert — לאָנדאָנדאָן האָט זיך איבערגעקערט

Author:
Levenvirt, Sam
Composer:
Lachs, Vivi
Genre:
Place/Concert/
Subject:
London/Change/Memory/Cars/Subway/Crowds/Appliances
Transliteration:
K-176(a)
Translation:
K-176(a)
Additional song notes:
London Has Turned Upside down
On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42856
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
London iz nisht vi es iz amol geven, ikh in mayne yunge yorn hob dos keyn mol nit gezen, az unter der erd…
First line (Yiddish):
לאָנדאָן אָיז נישט ווי עד איז אַמאָל געווען איך אין מײַנע יונגע יאָרן האָב דאָס קיין קיין מאָל ניט געזען, אַז אונטער דער
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
4:00

Lambeth Walk — לאָמבעט וואַק

Genre:
Novelty/Dance Hall
Subject:
Dance/Fad/Shout/Goat/Hopping
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)
On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42860
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
Hostu getantst dem lambet wok, dem nayem tants, dem nayem krok, men klapt in der kni, un a geshrey…
First line (Yiddish):
האָסטו געטאַנצט דעם לאַמבעט וואָק, דעם נײַעם טאַנץ, דעם נײַעם קראָק, מע קלאַפט אין דער קני, און אַ געשריי דערצי, האָפ,.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Novelty/Music Hall/Theater
Length:
1:51

Slek Taym — סלעק טײַם

Author:
Lubritski, Isaac
Composer:
Wedell, Rebekka
Genre:
Jazz/Blues/Lament
Subject:
Worker/Seasonable Unemployment/Poverty/Pawnshop
Transliteration:
Alb k-176(a)
Translation:
Alb k-176(a)
Additional song notes:
Slack Time
On album:
K-176(a) (Katsha'nes/Don't Ask Silly Questions — קאָטשאָנעס)
Track ID:
42864
Vocal:
Lachs, Vivi
Violin:
Curzon, FlorA
Vocal/Saxaphones:
Moore, Sarha
Vocal/Piano:
Wedell, Rebekka
Arrangers:
Katshanes
First line:
A slek taym song megt ir hern, vos ikh hob farfast, ir vet im hobn zeyer gern, vayl di verter yedn past,…
First line (Yiddish):
אַ סלעק טײַם סאָנג מעגט איר הערן, וואָס איך האַב פֿאַפֿאַסט, איר ווערט אים האָבן גערן ווײַל די ווערטער יעדן פאַסט....
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Jazz/Blues/Theater
Length:
3:36

A Grus Fun Di Trenches — אַ גרוס פֿון די טרענשעס

Author:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Composer:
Lillian, Isadore — ליליאַן, איסאַדאָר
Genre:
World War 1/Patriotic/Zionist
Subject:
Soldiers/Trenches/Morale/Battle/Victory/Letter/Courage
Origin:
SM 582 / Box 15
Transliteration:
Alb G-013(c)/SM 582 / Box 15
Translation:
Slobin 138
Music:
SM 582 / Box 15
On album:
G-013(c) (The Golden Land, a joyous new musical Original Cast Album)
Track ID:
242
Vocal:
Adler, Bruce
Artist:
Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra
Orchestration:
Sokolow, Pete — סוקולוב, פּסח
Vocal:
Krause, Mark
First line:
Ikh breng aykh a grus fun di trenches, Ikh breng aykh a...
First line:
איך ברענג אײַך אַ גרוס פֿון די טרענשעס, איך ברענג אײַך אַ גרוס...
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
March/Theater

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-093(a) (Klezmer / Yiddish Swing Music)
Track ID:
30806
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Artist:
Abe Ellstein Orchestra — אײב עלשטײַן אָרקעסטער
First line:
Lomir ale tantsn mit a hopkele, a freylekh hopkele,
First line (Yiddish):
לאָמיר אַלע טאַנצן מיט אַ האָפּקעלע, אַ פֿרײלעך האָפּקעלע,
Track comment:
Originally recorded 1941/From the operetta "Vos Meydelekh Toen"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Theater/Klezmer
Length:
2:37

Ikh Darf Dikh Vi A Lokh In Kop — איך דאַרף דיך ווי אַ לאָך אין קאָפּ

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Secunda, Sholom — סעקונדאַ, שלום
Genre:
Theatre/Novelty/Humorous/Sarcasm/Vaudeville
Subject:
Rejection/Needs/Insults/Qualities/Food/Broken Promises
Song comment:
From the 1959 musical "Kosher Widow"
On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32954
Vocal:
Rosner, Mildred — ראָסנער, מילדרעד
First line:
Ikh darf dikh vi a hering darf potatos, ikh darf dikh vi pickles darf tomatoes,
First line (Yiddish):
איך דאַרף דיך ווי אַ הערינג דאַרף פּאָטאַטאָס, איך דאַרף דיך ווי פּיקעלס דאַרף טאָמייטאָס,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville
Length:
02:59

A Yidish Meydl Darf A Yidishn Boy — אַ ייִדיש מײדל דאַרף אַ ייִדישן בױ

Author:
Jacobs, Jacob — זשאַקאָבס, זשאַקאָב
Composer:
Olshanetsky, Alexander — אָלשאַנעצקי, אַלעקסאַנדער
Genre:
TheaterInstructional
Subject:
Advice/Intermarriage/
Transliteration:
Alb J-024(a)1
Translation:
Alb J-024(a)1
Additional song notes:
From the musical "A Night In California"
On album:
L-059(a) (Lider Fun Boydem 2/Di Beste Lider Fun 78 Platen/Songs From The Attic/The Best of 78 Records/ Ikh Lib Dikh — לידער פֿון בוידעם 2\די בעסטע לידער פֿון 78 פּלאַטען\ איך ליב דיך)
Track ID:
32961
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Meydele, du sheyns, vart oys ayn oygnblik, her nor vos…
First line (Yiddish):
מײדעלע, דו שײנס, װאַרט אױס איין אױגנבליק, הער נאָר װאָס איך…
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop
Length:
3:00

Hoo Tsa Tsa (Eng, Yid) — אָ טצאַ טצאַ (ענגליש, ייִדיש)

Related information in folder 1568:
Comments:
1. 3/31/2017 Text of Hoo Tsa Tsa from Alb M-068(a) entered in Ephemera on March 31, 2017
On album:
V0440 (Selected Video & DVD Clips of Klezmer, Folk and Theater Songs (Video))
Track ID:
41860
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
First line:
Zingen vel ikh yetst a lid, hoo tsa tsa(2), ikh gleyb as dos lidl iz zeyer git,
First line:
זינגען וועל איך יעצט אַ ליד, הו צאַ צאַ (2), איך גלייב אַז דאָס ליד איז זייער
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville/Pop/Humorous/Spoken Word
Length:
5:20

Blimelekh Tsvey — בלימעלעך צװײ

Author:
Gilrod, Louis — גילראָד, לאָויס
Composer:
Sandler, Peretz — סאַנדלער, פּרץ
Genre:
Love/Theatre
Subject:
Separation/Lonliness/Hope
Origin:
ML SOG 261/See Forvarts 2/22, 1991 with Alb L-002(e) & Ephemera Folder 197
Transliteration:
ML SOG 261
Translation:
ML SOG 262
Music:
ML SOG 263
Additional song notes:
From the musical "Mendl In Yapan" See Ephemera Folder 197
Related information in folder 197:
Comments:
1. 2/22/91 Article in Yiddish Forverts if February 2, 1991 by Chana Mlotek titled "Blimelekh Tsvey (Two Little Flowers) responding to a reader who asked for information about the song. The text of the song is included in the article
On album:
L-002(e) (Aaron Lebedeff on 2nd. Avenue 24 Songs Hits...Yiddish Stage)
Track ID:
2489
Vocal:
Lebedeff, Aaron — לעבעדאָװ, אהרן
First line:
Zorg nit, zol dir nit ton bang, du vest nit leydn lang, vayl dort vel ikh nit…
First line (Yiddish):
זאָרג ניט, זאָל דיר ניט טאָן באַנג, דו װעסט ניט לײדן לאַנג, ווײַל דאָרט...
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
See Forvarts Perl, Feb 22, 1991 with album
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Pop/Theater

Hamavdil (Rumshinsky) — המבדיל (רומשינסקי)

Author:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Genre:
Theatre/Shabos/Sabbath/Religious/Rite/Havdola
Subject:
Sabbath/Separation/Shabos/Holy/Profane
Transliteration:
Alb H-002(a)
Translation:
Alb M-068(a)55
Additional song notes:
From the operetta "Der Rebetsns Tokhter"
On album:
M-068(a)48 (Milken/Joseph Rumshinsky: Great Songs of the Yiddish Stage, Vol 3)
Track ID:
33375
Artist:
Barcelona Symphony
Conductor:
Mester, Jorge
Vocal:
Miller, Cantor Benjamin — מילר, חזן בּנימין
Arranger:
Ness, Joseph
First line:
Hamavdil beyn kodesh lekhol khatoseynu. Hu yomkhol zareynu..
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater
Length:
4:10

Dem Pastekhs Kholem — דער פּאַסטעכס חלום

Composer:
Perlmutter, Arnold (Aaron) פּערלמוטער, אַרנאָלד (אהרן)
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theatre
Subject:
Shepherd/Lost Sheep/Dream/Land Renewed/Zion
Song comment:
From the musical "Dos Faqrblondzheter Sheyfele"/See Heskes entry 504
On album:
O-005(c) (The Fabulous Voice of Moishe Oysher — קולו האגדי של משה אשר)
Track ID:
3281
Vocal:
Oysher, Moyshe — אױשער, משה
First line:
Unter grinem boym, oyf a flokn..., sitst der blonder pastekhl feike
First line (Yiddish):
אונטער גרינעם בױם, אױף אַ פֿלאָקן..זיצט דער בלאָנדער פּאַסטעך פֿייִקע,
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert

Di Mashke — די מאַשקע

Also known as:
Zemer Leya'in (Di Mashke, Heb)
Also known as:
A Glezele Mashke
Author:
Gordon, Mikhl — גאָרדאָן, מיכל
Composer:
Gordon, Mikhl — גאָרדאָן, מיכל
Genre:
Folk/Anti Khasidic/Maskilik/Humorous
Subject:
Whiskey/Drink/Birth/Marriage/Death/Circumcision
Origin:
ML PYS 163/Alb N-011(a)/Vinkov 3 40/Alb P-065(a)/Sh Sh 7
Transliteration:
ML PYS 163/Alb N-011(a)/Vinkov 3 40/Alb K-030(b)/Alb K-068(b)/Alb Z-010(n)
Translation:
ML PYS 163/Vinkov 3 40/Alb K-030(b)/Alb K-068(b)/Alb L-023(a)/Sh Sh 7
Music:
ML PYS 163/Alb N-011(a)/Vinkov 3 40
Additional song notes:
Also Transliteration and Translation in Alb P-065(a) See also C-049(b) for add'l lyrics by Chaim Bergman of Lithuunia and Rabbi David Steinberg Partial Eng translation on Alb P-038€
On album:
F-025(a) (Play More Cheerfully/ Fayerlech/ Jewish Folk Ensemble Vilnus — פֿרײלעך זאָל זײַן)
Track ID:
3678
Artist:
Fayerlekh Jewish Folk Ensemble — פֿײַערלעך ייַדיש פֿאָלק אַנבעמבל
Vocal:
Magid, Yakov, soloist — מאַגיד, יעקבֿ, סאָלאָיסט
Director:
Glushkov, Vladimir, director — גלוסקאָװ, װלאַדמיר, דיריגענט
First line:
Lomir zingen "mashke" brider, mir zol derlebn trinken vider
First line (Yiddish):
לאָמיר זינגען "מאַשקע" ברידער, מיר זאָל דערלעבן טרינקן װידער,
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
See comment in "RUB VOI" p 259-260.
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Concert

A Yidishe Mame — אַ ייִדישע מאַמע

Also known as:
Yiddishe Mame
Author:
Yellen, Jack
Author:
Pollack, Lou — פּאָלעק, לאָו
Composer:
Pollack, Lou — פּאָלעק, לאָו
Composer:
Yellen, Jack
Genre:
Memory/Family
Subject:
Mother/Constancy/Devotion/Immigration
Origin:
GYF 80/Alb F-024(e)/Alb K-007(b)/ Vinkov 5 301
Transliteration:
Alb F-042(a)/Alb L-048(a)/Alb H-006(a)/Alb K-007(b)/GYF 83/Al K-022(b)
Translation:
GYF 83/Alb I-013(a)/Alb H-006(a)/Alb R-009(b)/Alb K-059(d)/Vinkov 4 301
Music:
GYF 81/Gold Zem 310/Vinkov 5 301
On album:
M-047(e) (Cantors Klezmorim and Crooners: 1905-1953 / Classic Yiddish 78s from the Mayrent Collection C)
Track ID:
35675
Vocal:
Tucker, Sophie
Artist:
Ted Shapiro's Orchestra
Conductor:
Shapiro, Ted
First line:
Ikh shtey do un trakht kumt mir for mayn alte mame nisht keyn upgefarbte yenki
First line (Yiddish):
איך שטיי דאָ און טראַכט, קומט מיר פֿאָר מײַן אַלטע מאַמע, נישט קיין אופּגעפֿאַרבטע...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Concert/Theater/Recicitve
Length:
2:59

Far Vos Mordkhe Hatsadik Hot... — פֿאָר װאָס מרדכי הצדיק האָט געפֿונען...

Also known as:
Dos Nign Fun Der Megila
Also known as:
Der Nign Fun Der Megila
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Theatre/Purim Shpil
Subject:
Mordkhe/Akhashvaraus/Plot/Murder
Origin:
Manger Meg 11/Manger SB 14
Translation:
Manger Wolf 32
Music:
Manger SB 12
On album:
M-003(b) (The Megila Of Itsik Manger In Yiddish and In English)
Track ID:
5106
Vocal:
Megila Ensemble — מגילה ענסעמבל
First line:
Azoy hobn beyde opgeredt, un zenen tseganen zikh shtile, un mordkhe hot...
First line (Yiddish):
אַזוי האָבן ביידע אָפּגערעדט און זענען צעגאַנען זיך שטילע און מרדכי האָט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Ester Greyt Zikh Tsum Meylekh — אסתר גרײט זיך צום מלך

Also known as:
Der Alter Nisnboym
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Author:
Manger, Itzik — מאַנגער, איציק
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Composer:
Seltzer, Dov — זלצר, דב
Genre:
Literary Origin/Biblical
Subject:
Esther/Mordechai/Purim
Origin:
Manger Meg 23
Transliteration:
Manger SB 35
Music:
Manger SB 35
On album:
M-003(c) (The Megilla Of Itsik Manger / a Musical Comedy in Yiddish — די מגילה פֿון איציק מאַנגער עם משפּחת בּורשטיין)
Track ID:
4857
Vocal:
Megila Ensemble — מגילה ענסעמבל
First line:
S'tunklt. Der alter nusnboym roysht mid in fenster arayn:
First line (Yiddish):
ס'טונקלט. דער אַלטער נוסענבױם רױשט מיד אין פֿענסטער אַרײַן:
Audio:
Freedman Sound Archives at Penn Libraries (temporarily unavailable)
Track comment:
Recorded under title "Der Alter Nusenboym"
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater

Di Emese Libe — די אמתה ליבע

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Additional song notes:
The True Love From the Musical 'Dos Meydl Fun Amol"
On album:
R-016(g) (A..Caravan..Stars Featuring Seymour Rechtzeit & Molly Picon)
Track ID:
23635
Vocal:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Vocal:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
Di emese libe, zi lebt iber ales, zi iz a matone fun got,
First line:
די אמתה ליבע, זי לעבט איבער אַלעס, זי איז אַ מתּנה פֿון גאָט,
Track comment:
From the musical "Dos Meydl Fun A Mol"
Language:
Yiddish/English
Style:
Duet/Theater

Di Emese Libe — די אמתה ליבע

Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Additional song notes:
The True Love From the Musical 'Dos Meydl Fun Amol"
On album:
R-016(g) (A..Caravan..Stars Featuring Seymour Rechtzeit & Molly Picon)
Track ID:
23636
Artist:
Rechtzeit, Seymour — רעכצײַט, סימאָר
Author:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
Composer:
Rumshinsky, Yosef — רומשינסקי, יאָסף
Artist:
Picon, Molly — פּיקאָן, מאָלי
First line:
True love is bright as the stars in the night,
First line (EnglishYiddish):
די אמתה ליבע, זי לעבט איבער אַלעס, זי איז אַ מתּנה פֿון גאָט,
Language:
EnglishYiddish
Style:
Duet/Theater

Keyn Un Havl (Heb) — קין און הבל (העברעיִש)

On album:
M-003(e) (Avrom Ovinu Neged Sore Imuna Shiri Hakhumash - Itsik Manger — אברהם אבינו נגד שׂרה אמנו שירי החומש של איציק מאנגער בּעברית)
Track ID:
7949
Vocal:
Artsi, Shlomo — ארצי, שלמה
Translation, Hebrew:
Khefer, Khaim — חפֿר, חײַם
Track comment:
Hebrew musical version of "Khumash Lider"- דאַך אַיבערן װאָלקנס
Language:
Hebrew
Style:
Theater

Sex Appeal

Also known as:
Nikodem
Author:
Wars, Henryk
Author:
Gorska, Stefcia
Composer:
Wars, Henryk
Genre:
Caberet/Polish/Charleston/Novelty
Subject:
Sex Appeal/Sporty/Style/Appearance/Photogenic/Film Star
Origin:
Ephemera 1165 (Polish)
Transliteration:
Ephemera 1165
Translation:
Ephemera 1165
Additional song notes:
Sung in Yiddish and Polish Also performed in the DVD "Neighbors/Skheynim (Video)" #0173 Clip Found at about minute 37 on Video
Related information in folder 1559:
Comments:
1 3/13/2017 Polish Lyrics, Yiddish Lyrics and English Translation entered in Ephemera on March 13, 2017
On album:
V0440 (Selected Video & DVD Clips of Klezmer, Folk and Theater Songs (Video))
Track ID:
41856
Vocal:
Bodo, Eugeniusz
First line:
Sheptshen tsvishn zikh geshlekht, der man mit der froy, glikn mit khaven efsher
First line (Yiddish):
שעפּטשען צווישן זיך געשלעכט, דער מאַן מיט דער פֿרוי, גליקן הוהן, עפֿשער בעט...
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Pop
Length:
2:49

Shabos Nokhn Kugl (Theatre Song) — שבּת נאָכן קוגל (טעאַטער ליד)

Also known as:
A Banquet Song
Author:
Segal, William — װיליאַם סיגאַל
Composer:
Wohl, Herman — װאָל, הערמאַן
Genre:
Theatre/Humorous/Novelty
Subject:
Shabos/Sabbath/Khasidim/Food/Humor/Nap/Interruption
Transliteration:
Peppler 2 193/Ephemera 1458
Translation:
Pepper 2 193Ephemera 1458
Music:
Peppler 2 193
Additional song notes:
Sabbath: After The Kugl Peppler 2 is "Yiddish Songs from Warsaw 1929-1934: The Itzik Zhelonek collection" compiled and annotated by Jane Peppler. M1852.Y535 2014 From the musical "A Khasene In Shtetl" Ephemera 1458: See 2015 program for translat and translit Aaron Lebedeff Credited as Author-Composer in the 2015 program Lebedeff also credited as composer and author (Questionable)
On album:
V0440 (Selected Video & DVD Clips of Klezmer, Folk and Theater Songs (Video))
Track ID:
41857
Vocal:
Burstein, Mike — בורשטײַן, מײַק
Vocal:
Burstein, Peysekhke — בורשטײַן, פּסחקע
First line:
Der tate zitst zikh oyf zayn shtul, shabos nokh dem kugl, arum im zitsn chasidim
First line (Yiddish):
דער טאַטע זיצט זיך אַויף זײַן שטול, שבּת נאָך דעם קוגל, אַרום אים זיצן יסידים
Language:
Yiddish
Style:
Theater/Vaudeville/Pop
Length:
1:48
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