[78-L] Bee Sharp and Orchestra

[Rodger Holtin]

Not really my favorite singer of the age, but Dick Robertson was a very talented chameleon.  I've been curious about other vocals, supposed black or white, and upon finding them to be Dick per some discography, had to re-listen to be sure it was, and sure enough, there he is.  It would not surprise me to learn he did both vocals on this one.

Rodger

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--- On Fri, 8/10/12, Julian Vein <julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:


From: Julian Vein <julianvein at blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [78-L] Bee Sharp and Orchestra
To: "78-L Mail List" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Date: Friday, August 10, 2012, 1:54 PM


On 10/08/12 19:25, David Lewis wrote:
> I have BB-5219, recorded 10-11-1933, "Easter Parade" and "Not For All the Tea in China" credited to "Bee Sharp and Orchestra." It's interesting that they did not use the possessives "his" or "her" in relation to the orchestra. The voice is rather androgynous,though I am assuming it's a man. Was "Bee Sharp" a real person, or a pseudonym for someone known? thanks,
>
> Uncle Dave Lewis
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The vocalist is Dick Robertson. I also have Heat Wave (BB-5218) from the 
same session which as a DR vocal. Other, issued, title (Supper Time) has 
vocal by BS (female), according to ADBORAF. Not a very good vocal, I 
might add. It's a woman's song, but meant to be sung by a black woman, 
whose husband has just been lynched, but who has to carry on as normal 
for the sake of her children. Perhaps BS was uncomfortable singing it.

       Julian Vein
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