Songs

Abi Gezunt (Nemo, American Swing)

Also known as:
A Bee Gezindt
Author:
Nemo
Composer:
Nemo
Genre:
Novelty/Swing
Subject:
Hep Cat/Square

Recording

On album:
F-045(a)2 (From Avenue A To The Great White Way/ Yiddish & American Popular Songs/ Disk 2)
Track ID:
28557
Vocal:
Bailey, Mildred
Trumpet:
Eldridge, Roy
Clarinet/Alto Saxaphone:
Burns, Robert
Clarinet/Alto Saxaphone:
Merrill, Reggie
Bass Clarinet:
Prager, Carl
Flute:
Powell, Eddie
Oboe/French Horn:
Miller, Mitch
Piano:
Wilson, Teddy
Guitar:
Collis, John
String Bass:
Peterson, Pete
Drums:
Beason, Bill
Arranger:
Wilder, Alec
First line:
I never knew a hep cat from a square, and I was called a bringdown everywhere,
Track comment:
Originally recorded Jan 25, 1940, Columbia 35409/ Recorded as "A Bee Gezind"
Language:
English
Style:
Swing/Pop/Big Band
Length:
02:58