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The Boswell Sisters
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   About The Boswell Sisters
Definitely the most talented and arguably the all-around best jazz vocal group of all time, the Boswell Sisters parlayed their New Orleans upbringing into a swinging delivery that featured not only impossibly close harmonies, but countless maneuvers of vocal gymnastics rarely equalled on record. Connee (sometimes Connie), Helvetia (Vet), and Martha Boswell grew up singing together, soaking up Southern gospel and blues through close contact with the black community. They first performed at vaudeville houses around the New Orleans area, and began appearing on local radio by 1925. At first, they played strictly instrumentals, with Connee on cello, saxophone and guitar; Martha on piano; and Vet on violin, banjo, and guitar. The station began featuring them in a vocal setting as well, with Connee taking the lead on many songs (despite suffering from polio that had crippled her and left her in a wheelchair). Word of their incredible vocal talents led to appearances in Chicago and New York, and the Boswell Sisters began recording in 1930 for Victor. By the following year, they'd moved to Brunswick and reached the Hit Parade with "When I Take My Sugar to Tea," taken from the Marx Brothers' film Monkey Business and featuring the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra in support. The trio continued to work with many of the best jazzmen in the field (including Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti, and Bunny Berigan), and appeared in the 1932 film extravaganza The Big Broadcast with Bing Crosby and Cab Calloway. The Boswell Sisters hit the top of the Hit Parade only once, in 1935, with "The Object of My Affection" from the film Times Square Lady. One year later however, both Martha and Vet retired from the group in favor of married life. Connee had already made a few solo sides for Brunswick as early as 1932, and she continued her solo career in earnest after the Boswell Sisters parted. She hit number one twice during the late '30s, with the Bing Crosby duets "Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight?)" and "Alexander's Ragtime Band," and continued recording into the '60s.

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Karim Gallet

Karim Gallet



Sep 29 2009 7:19 PM

THANKS !!!
stack O’ Sides Stymee’s 78rpm Junk Shop Score

stack O’ Sides Stymee’s 78rpm Junk Shop Score



Sep 29 2009 7:19 PM

you gals rock.... to the rhythm of the boat!
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Hollywood Canteen

Hollywood Canteen



Sep 29 2009 7:19 PM

Thank you for your friendship.
Remember our troops and the USO.
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RubySue and the Ethereal Blues

RubySue and the Ethereal Blues



Sep 29 2009 7:19 PM

Hey,
Don't forget to check out our new show dates!

P.s. Hope to see you there!

Ciao,
RubySue & The Ethereal Blues
 
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Sep 29 2009 7:19 PM


"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

Promotional Video(My Girl From The South Sea Isles)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Rupert of Hentzau

Rupert of Hentzau



Sep 29 2009 7:19 PM

Enjoy

 

That Whistlin' Troubadour!

Mike Duggins



Sep 29 2009 7:18 PM

Thanks for the add!
Tyler

 Tyler



Sep 29 2009 7:18 PM

Hey Ladies Wetz Chilean?
Dédé Macchabée

Dédé Macchabée



Sep 29 2009 7:18 PM

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Rupert of Hentzau

Rupert of Hentzau



May 22 2009 11:19 AM

In Memorial
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RubySue and the Ethereal Blues

RubySue and the Ethereal Blues



May 21 2009 1:43 AM

Thank you for the add!

Have a great week, and keep in touch!

XOXO,
RubySue & The Ethereal Blues
Big Daddy & Red Hot Java

Big Daddy & Red Hot Java



May 20 2009 9:04 PM

Thanks a million Boswell Sisters for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime, just not too soon. Enjoyed your tunes. Wishing you the very besy in Blues and life and afterlife! -Big Daddy
Hollywood Canteen

Hollywood Canteen



May 20 2009 12:31 PM

Hello darling!
We wish to thank you for adding us to your wonderful page.
It is a pleasure to have your frienship. Please take time to remember the men and women of our armed forces.
Love and much happiness to you and yours,
Bette Davis, John Garfield and the Hollywood Canteen
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Men In Black

Men In Black



May 20 2009 10:46 AM


Dewaser

Mario Waser



May 20 2009 6:47 AM

always again, i'm listening your records and get happy about them everytime. wouldn't want to miss them while i'm djing.
many thanks for all this good moments witch grow out of your work.

mario
Teresa

Teresa



May 6 2009 6:07 PM

Just had to stop by for another listen to some GREAT music!
Hope life is treating you kindly.
...Teresa
Zig

Zig



Apr 11 2009 8:36 PM

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Dj Miss Rhapsody THE MISSTRESS OF SWING-TISTICS

Dj Miss Rhapsody THE MISSTRESS OF SWING-TISTICS



Apr 8 2009 7:32 PM

KIM THE KIDDER

KIM THE KIDDER



Jan 26 2009 4:17 AM

thanx 4 the add,,,u rock,,,i get alot of laughs on stage....mostly wen im STRIPPING,,,haha
Teresa

Teresa



Jan 14 2009 6:43 PM

Simply DELIGHTFUL!!!

...Teresa
Clyde

Clyde Bones



Jan 11 2009 12:54 AM





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Savannah Sylvia Anka



Jan 7 2009 6:41 PM

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with much love,Savvy xoxo
The SwingerBop Family

The SwingerBop Family



Jan 5 2009 6:06 PM

Very thanks for the add!!!!!

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Queen Elvis

Queen Elvis



Jan 3 2009 7:57 PM

Hi ,
We wanted to take this opportunity to wish you the very best of luck for 2009!

Thankyou for your friendship

Caroline and Colin
Hangman's Alley

Hangman's Alley



Jan 3 2009 2:34 PM

Hi there thanks for the add :)
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