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Japanese Sandman was recorded March 1928 in New York City on the Pathe
and Perfect labels. Annette provides a short vocal refrain for Willard
Robison's Deep River Orchestra. Annette loved working with Robison and
it comes through in this song as well as 3 other Robison uploads-Smiles,
Speedy Boy, and Ain't no Man Worth the Salt of My Tears. Annette had
been providing the vocal refrains for many of Pathe and Columbia's dance
bands since they didn't have girl singers until 1932 when Paul Whiteman
hired Mildred Bailey and her success paved the way for many "Big Band
Gals" to follow. In all, Annette made 24 sides as a dance band singer
starting with the Original Memphis 5 in 1927, then Lou Gold, Ben Selvin,
Sam Lanin, Frank Ferera and the Instrumental Stars (Eddie Lang, Adrian
Rollini, Vic Berton and Joe Venuti). She especially loved working with
Eddie Lang whom she called a great musician and a great gentleman. She
hated working with Ferera whom she called a "bottom pincher". For
orchestras that recorded on the Columbia label and its sub labels,
Annette acted as the "girl singer" which was a must for every reputable
orchestra in the late 20s and 30s. She was never a girl singer outside
the studio although any big band leader would have given their right arm
to have had her in their band.
Annette was a much sought after radio personality. In addition to the
show mentioned in the vid, she appeared for Coca cola, Chevrolet, Rexall
Drug Stores, Norge Appliances, and De Soto Automobiles. Merry Christmas
to all and more to come!
Japanese Sandman was recorded March 1928 in New York City on the Pathe
and Perfect labels. Annette provides a short vocal refrain for Willard
Robison's Deep River Orchestra. Annette loved working with Robison and
it comes through in this song as well as 3 other Robison uploads-Smiles,
Speedy Boy, and Ain't no Man Worth the Salt of My Tears. Annette had
been providing the vocal refrains for many of Pathe and Columbia's dance
bands since they didn't have girl singers until 1932 when Paul Whiteman
hired Mildred Bailey and her success paved the way for many "Big Band
Gals" to follow. In all, Annette made 24 sides as a dance band singer
starting with the Original Memphis 5 in 1927, then Lou Gold, Ben Selvin,
Sam Lanin, Frank Ferera and the Instrumental Stars (Eddie Lang, Adrian
Rollini, Vic Berton and Joe Venuti). She especially loved working with
Eddie Lang whom she called a great musician and a great gentleman. She
hated working with Ferera whom she called a "bottom pincher". For
orchestras that recorded on the Columbia label and its sub labels,
Annette acted as the "girl singer" which was a must for every reputable
orchestra in the late 20s and 30s. She was never a girl singer outside
the studio although any big band leader would have given their right arm
to have had her in their band.
Annette was a much sought after radio personality. In addition to the
show mentioned in the vid, she appeared for Coca cola, Chevrolet, Rexall
Drug Stores, Norge Appliances, and De Soto Automobiles. Merry Christmas
to all and more to come!
