Word: columbia
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Devil's Holiday"--Columbia recording. Benny Carter and his Harlem Orchestra try to find rhythm; stick to Calloway. "Symphony In Riffs" on the other side, and despite fancy title is dull...
...Pity Of It All"--Columbia recording. Enric Madriguera's polished orchestra has a very smooth and pleasing melody to work on. Helen Ward and Bub Burnch sing. The backing, "True" is good as a Fox Trot for dancing, but the tune is not very catchy...
...Wonder Bar"--Columbia recording. From the movie of the same name. Emil Coleman's orchestra gives the tune the proper sentimental treatment; it is much better than the Victor recording with Freddy Martin's orchestra which depends entirely on the too tricky booming bass effects. The backing is merely filler: "I Love Gardenias" from the "Palais Royal Revue...
...Ought To Be In Pictures"--Columbia recording. Little Jack Little and orchestra do well with this number. Vocal refrain by Jack Little, just a trifle gushing. Some excellent finger exercises by the pianist which fit beautifully. The backing is another Fox Trot, "Nothing But The Best...
Coach Fesler will put Dick Boys back at center as the only change from his last game's lineup. Columbia will put on the floor the same men that played in their last Harvard game, with Captain McDowell, who netted eleven points in that tilt at the pivot position. HARVARD COLUMBIA Merry, r.f. l.f., Tomb Ferriter, l.f. r.f., Asselin Boys, c. c., McDowell Henderson, r.g. l.g., Meisel Fletcher, l.g. r.g., Maroon