[78-L] Goldkette (Ted Lewis)

[Tim Huskisson]

There are lots of good Ted Lewis records, but - like Fats Waller & his
Rhythm - (although much later) there is a formula that doesn't change much
and there are too many records to choose from. It's difficult to pick
favourites. I tend to listen more to the later ones; 'Ho Hum' is nice. It's
the one on which he is (apparently) heard to say 'Play it Ted, Play it'
behind Benny Goodman's solo! Much as I'd like to believe it, I thing he
probably says 'Ben', not 'Ted'. 

Tim Huskisson

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[mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of Taylor Bowie
Sent: 25 January 2011 17:09
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Subject: Re: [78-L] Goldkette

Yup...when you average it all out,  there's more hot stuff on Lewis records 
than there is corn.  Even something like the Columbia of "Is Everybody 
Happy?" swings right along,  even with Ted's shrill contribution!

Hard to pick a favorite Lewis record,  but one of the less well-known sides 
which has always stood out for me is his version of "Glad Rag Doll."  Pretty

dismal song,  but you'd never know it when Don Murray and band get through 
with it...right down to a riff ride-out.  Also get to hear Murray on 
baritone as well as clarinet.  Mighty fine stuff.

Taylor