[78-L] Green Grow the Lilacs

[Cary Ginell]

Does anyone know of recordings of the song "Green Grow the Lilacs" that predates Tex Ritter's 1945 Capitol version? The song was the basis for Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, which consisted entirely of traditional folk songs. Rodgers & Hammerstein later revamped the story, replaced the folk songs with their own compositions, and transformed Broadway with the resulting show, "Oklahoma!" but I find the orignal show intriguing. I find no recordings of "Green Grow the Lilacs" in Russell so wonder if any others were recorded.

Cary Ginell