[78-L] Phil Harris/Andy Razaf

[David Lennick]

Make that *3* versions where Philsy takes sole credit..originally recorded for 
Vocalion (3583) in 1937, titled "The Groove Song (That's What I Like About the 
South)". Then ARA RM 104 in 1945, then Victor (which version I don't have handy 
to check).

dl

Taylor Bowie wrote:
> Ken wrote about That's What I Like About The South:
> 
>> Perhaps he [Harris] did contribute something to the lyrics or music.  Or 
>> maybe
>> his celebrity status was seen as a way to boost sales.  I've read that
>> some question the legitimacy of Al Jolson's composer credit on some
>> songs suggesting that he forced his way in because of his celebrity 
>> status.
>>
>> -- Ken
> 
> 
> There seem to be plenty of cases where a bandleader,  promoter, star,  etc. 
> was able to add his name to song credits (Ben Bernie,  Abe Lyman,  Irving 
> Mills,  etc.) but I've never seen a case where the credit actually seems to 
> change...the labels on the two Phil Harris records give "Harris" as the only 
> song writing credit.  But  I can't find any current reference on line which 
> gives Harris any credit at all (earned or otherwise) .
> 
> I know the tune was covered by other bands,  including Bob Wills.  I'd be 
> curious as to the composer credit on some of those other records,  esp.  the 
> earlier ones.
> 
> 
> Taylor
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