Victor matrix D9VB-1232. Golden slippers / Main Street String Band

  • Description: String band, with vocal ensemble
  • Instrumentation: 4 violins, 3 saxophones, musette, tuba, 2 banjos, guitar, mandolin, piano, string bass, and drums
  • Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R reps: Messers C. Grean & H. Rene"; "Union musicians used."
The number of vocalists for this selection is not known. The Victor disc label states that "The Band" sings on this selection. It is not known if that refers only to the three named vocalists in the ledgers' session personnel list or the whole band.
Ledgers list the instrumentalists as B. Gerard, H. Melnikoff, S. Rand, H. Hoffman (violins); H. Shertser, S. Madrick, H. Miller (saxophones); R. Flanagan (piano); Henri Rene (Musette); D. Perri (guitar); H. Roser (banjo); J. Cali (banjo-mandolin); S. Block (bass); J. Barber (tuba); N. Shawker (drums).
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Master renumbered by Victor as D9VW-1232.
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote Hide Additional Titles
4/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Bluebird 30-0005 10-in.
4/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 20-4550 10-in.
4/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 47-4550 45-rpm
4/1/1949 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix D9VB-1232. Golden slippers / Main Street String Band," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300013570/D9VB-1232-Golden_slippers.

Victor matrix D9VB-1232. Golden slippers / Main Street String Band. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/300013570/D9VB-1232-Golden_slippers.

"Victor matrix D9VB-1232. Golden slippers / Main Street String Band." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

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