The Birth of the Blues

michaeljayklein

Genre: Swing

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Here's a great standard in the public domain written by DeSylvia, Brown, and Henderson way back in 1926, and has been performed by varied and sundry artists ranging from Peg Leg Bates, Sammy Davis, Ella, Harry Connick, Jr., and I think even Bob6Stringer (when he was working with Hackneybloke) sang this in an Abbott & Costello movie one time.

Thanks for listening and take good care now,

Michael

"Birth of the Blues" (PD)
Musical arrangement and accompaniment: London Arrangements
Vocal: MJK

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Plays: 142
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Uploaded: Aug 14, 2010 - 01:48:34 AM
Last Updated: Sep 11, 2011 - 03:16:58 AM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 12:22:54 PM

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ted23	ted23 said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	wahoo Well you can now add yourself to the line of sundry artists....... I'd say you fit in rather well! Another swell number Michael. 'zing! Ted Check out my latest song called Living Dead Love Song in Z minor (HALLOWEEN 2012)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Hey there Ted Yeah, I drank a whole bottle of axle grease before doing this one (hopefully it worked!) Hope your buses next week have less ugly people on them--sounds like you've had a rough week in that line mate! Thanks again--you take care now, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Very Cool Excellent vocal Michael on an all time gem...Bravo Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Hi Dave! There has always been something timeless about this particular tune--just some kind of kismet I guess! Thanks very much trucking on in--and for the kind words. You take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Skean	Skean said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Dude Me and my lady adore you ;) you're amazing.. Have a nice evening/night/and end of the weekend… Cheers Check out my latest song called No Fun Anymore (Macjams is dead)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Kenta You are too kind--my best to you both! Thanks again and hope your week is the best one yet! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

RAVENS	RAVENS said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	You Got Ava, ava, ava----hed. Never fails! What a spiffy little tune, just hearing your voice brightens my day. I'm taking thissun on the road with me today. Gonna get me a gumby sammy now. You da bestest! Imps Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Yanno For a moment there I kept thinking, "Is she talking about Ava Gardner? If so, why??" Then I remembered, the inestimable Miss Lanche (of course, never fails!) Thanks again Impsie--hope you had a triple decker gumby sammich at that! Take care now and have a good week! Moe Baby Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

tf10music	tf10music said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	birth Your voice is actually astoundingly good. So much power. Check out my latest song called Canto II: A Rough Beast (To Stave Off The Rot)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Thanks very much! That is quite a nice thing to hear because I don't think I have the strongest voice, so had to work hard on this....greatly appreciated and thanks for stopping in! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

True story, Sensei of Swing
Guilty as charged -- except we were more of an Abbott & Costello knock-off, hired to tour the USA in a Chevrolet for a government road movie P.R. job pimping War Bonds. Sadly, the audio isn't ours; the studio subbed-in studio hacks when Jools and I got in a fist fight over my chop-chords and his excessively cheery (gag me with a bayonet) pre-skiffle treatment.

Now that the war's over (WW II the Big One), I hope to see you in a club one day, Sensei of Swing, Did I say I love everything you touch in your "solo career" as well as with the boffo, new Easy Aces? I thought so.

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michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

Hey there Bob!
Yeah, I seem to remember it more clearly now! I think you guys were Monogram's (a "poverty row" studio) version of A&C (how was it like working with Huntz Hall and Leo Gorcey is what I want to know). I remember my dad telling me had seen you guys with Martha Raye, Francis Langford, Jerry Colonna and the Glenn Miller Orchestra from that USO tour--this would have been in the states I think, as my dad's military duty took him all the way from Philadelphia to North Carolina if I remember correctly. I've read that you guys eventually broke up because Jools thought you were getting all the attention, but to be honest, I must admit, you really were the featured attraction in the team. I almost cried the time Frank Sinatra reunited you two on a March of Dimes telethon a long time back--that was wonderful! Well, you take care now--and despite my maundering and palavering here--thanks again Bob! You're tops!

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magnatone	magnatone said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	LOL thia ia cracking me up!!! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

lilmom	lilmom said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Worth every penny This arrangement is a beaut! You really get to show off all that singing power you have. Wowee!!!! Now I have to go find that Bob6stringer version from the Abbott and Costello movie.... Check out my latest song called Tribute to Jeannie and Ed

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Sylvia To save you time, the film was called "Abbott & Costello Get Rubbed Out" (1946)--I think they co-starred with Lee Marvin, Jack Palance, and Scratch, the Wonder Crab in that one. Thanks again (and yes--what a great arrangement this is, and how!) Take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

magnatone

magnatone said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

proper comment
i think i had to fave and run yesterday - so let me come back to TELL you how fabulous this is! i just love your voice michael - what a treat every time i hit "play" on one of your songs! i so wish i could hear you sing "Boogie Woogie Bugel Boy" but since it's the WWII era it can't possibly be in the PD yet. but i've had that thought a few times now - love that song - would love to hear your voice on it! oh well - THIS is a close second!

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michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

Karen!
Weirdly enough, the Aces and I were discussing doing a boogie-woogie song and yeah, "Bugle Boy" crossed my mind but I think because of the Bette Midler version it's still copyrighted somehow (never fails!) but we're thinking of going in that direction (we are all big fans of 8 to the bar), maybe with an original rip-off version of it or something! Thanks again--as always you are much too kind to me! Take care now, Michael

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CC_Connection	CC_Connection said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	10 Stars!!! I speaking to a friend today about which singers I love and your name came up as number 1. I always so excited to be able to hear you all the time. You have a beautiful voice and thank you. XOXO, CC

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michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

Let me guess...
Tiny Tim was #2--just had to be! But all seriousness aside Tina--thanks so very much for your supportive listening--and I know how slow your connection is over there, so appreciate it even more. Thanks for the pictures by the way--you and Yolanda must have been the star dancers in that disco from what I could tell! Take care now--and have a great week! Michael

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papag	papag said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	You got the voice! Man, Michael you are the a throwback on this number. I am digging your delivery. Fav'd and Dl'd...sweet Check out my latest song called How Can I Know?

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Thanks very much G It helped a lot to have such an incredible musical score behind me--Stephen, the guy at London Arrangements, does such incredibly great work (and I think he works almost exclusively in Cubase!) Thanks again--it was very nice to hear from you! Take care, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

dave_b	dave_b said 1010 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	The Birth of the Blues Another classic tune & performance. Bravo! Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 14th, 2010)
	Doctor B! Thanks very much for listening in and I always like a "bravo" now and then, let me tell you! You take care--Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

guygrooves

guygrooves said 1009 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

This one
wasn't as easy for you was it? I hear an incredibly difficult song to sing well. You did it justice and I really enjoyed it Michael. I would bet you think you could do a better job on it too. The only thing that might be missing is a little of the ease in which you usually deliver these great songs BUT this one would be a serious challenge for any "great" singer to pull off. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Peace

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michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

Hi Guy
Your ears are very discerning! Yeah, this was not an easy one, at least the way I wanted to sing it, which was with a full baritone kind of voice, although I'm classified as a counter baritone--sort of between tenor and baritone. My problem is, to get more weight into those higher notes, it's better if I'm standing, and the way I have things set up here when I record, I need to be seated (I don't exactly have what anyone would mistake for a "studio" set up, let me tell you!) I think you read my mind about the performance on this song too! Thanks, as always, for the encouragement and support you've given me here--take good care now, Michael

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SCJohnson59	SCJohnson59 said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	In a word ... SWINGIN'!! :) Check out my latest song called 0404 aka Girl, You Doll Up Nice Take 2

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Hey Scotty! Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Symphony101	Symphony101 said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	King of Swing You are the best, man ! Check out my latest song called Lonely Generation

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Yves! Thanks again partner--it's great to see you in your picture there too! You take care and appreciated (as always) hearing from you. Take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Floridaplayer	Floridaplayer said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Awsome stuff.. Always loved big band music and the classics. My father let me know that before rock was loud, big bands were loud and would knock the crowd back with volume. Enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Black Jack

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Hi Joel! Oh yeah, you better believe some of those bands were loud! I fell in love with them the first time I heard a live big band playing at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City when I was about 12 (which was in 1976)--I knew then and there that was for me. Thanks very much for stopping in and listening! Take care now, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	ZOMG Ha... wow, how can you sing like that?? You're just consistently too good. Stunning! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	David You know, sometimes I wonder myself, because my normal speaking voice is somewhere between a creaking door and a woodchuck and then there's my sinus problems! You are much too kind--THANK YOU so very much for listening and for the very kind words. Take care now! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Keedee	Keedee said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Jazz Hands!!!! Man, Oh, Man.. You definitely SWING!!!!!!! You got me kickin' my heels and smilin' for days!! :D

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Madame KeeDee Hey--I was so happy to see you here! Thanks again Bapsie--you are too damned nice to me (and how!) Take care you, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

georgeptingley	georgeptingley said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Great vocal style Much enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Graceful Ghost Rag (1970)

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1009 days ago (August 15th, 2010)
	Thanks very much George! Take care now, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Calchas	Calchas said 1008 days ago (August 16th, 2010)
	Wow! I've never heard this old standard before. I really like this Michael. Your vocal kicks some ass herein man! A truly great tune! Be well friend!

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1007 days ago (August 17th, 2010)
	Thanks very much Micheal That's one of the nice things about the junk I do here: some of these songs are old as the Grampian Hills, but they may be new to many (and this sure is a good one!) Happy you liked this song--and thanks very much for stopping by! Take care now, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

DWL	DWL said 1007 days ago (August 17th, 2010)
	Wonderful! This a perfect showcase for your voice. Now I think a version of Ella Guru would be in order (if only it were out of copyright ;-) ) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

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michaeljayklein said 1007 days ago (August 17th, 2010)

Dick!
Hey, hope you are doing well chief! Well, you know me, I have to look up "Ella Guru" now on Google (OK--yanno, it's sickening to realize that I was up and running when that song came out but I've never heard of it before. I remember Captain Beefheart though!) This has been mutually educational for us maybe? Thanks again Dick--you take care and enjoyed hearing from you. Michael

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Char

Char said 1007 days ago (August 17th, 2010)

I absolutely HATE it
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................when I come late to the party!
Had ya going there, right? I'm punchy already and you knocked me out because I know this song and I've sung it. It has a unique, choppy or stop start style that makes it memorable. :)

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michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1007 days ago (August 17th, 2010)
	Char For some arcane reason, I can't respond to your comment below, but better late than never--would very much like to hear your rendition of this one day! Take it easy now and hope your week is going swimmingly! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 1005 days ago (August 19th, 2010)

Hey Michael,
here's a thought.You know when you press the button to 'post comment'and it brings up this note which says "Are you sure that you want to post this comment?Comments will update automatically".....Well they sodding well don't and I left a blisteringly funny comment for this and it is lost forever..........Ah woe is me !!

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michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1005 days ago (August 19th, 2010)
	Happens all the time! That's too bad Chris--I'm sure what you had scribed was absolutely inspired and overflowing with praise (and lengthy too--that's when it gets erased somehow, without fail and always with a certainty!) Thanks for stopping by--take care now, Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

jdholliday	jdholliday said 1005 days ago (August 19th, 2010)
	Sir Michael how you do dat Ting you do? two tumbs up! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 1005 days ago (August 19th, 2010)
	Professor Holliday Two shots of Nasonex, a bottle of Valvoline administered orally, and an oxygen tank (for later)! Thanks again partner--great to hear from you! Michael Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Bob Rodgers

Bob Rodgers said 992 days ago (September 1st, 2010)

I
usually play a bit of rock and blues myself but one of my big fav's is swing music and I do love it, this is great Michael, another wonderful vocal and so good to hear this. I do love that big band sound, the dynamics in the music and volume are so good to hear live. I'm going to try and catch up with your other posts, this is wonderful, D/L and very much enjoyed!

Bob

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tford	tford said 960 days ago (October 3rd, 2010)
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