George MacFarlane - You're the Best Little Mother That God Ever Made (1915)
- hace 4 meses
George MacFarlane sings “You're the Best Little Mother That God Ever Made” on Victor 45079
August 3, 1915
Music is by Ernest R. Ball.
Lyrics are by J. Keirn Brennan.
George MacFarlane was born on November 17, 1878, in Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. His full name was George Jarvis McFarlane.
His parents were Joseph MacFarlane and Margaret Campbell.
This baritone was popular in musical comedies. He had his first recording session in October 1913, but Victor issued nothing from this.
Recordings made in 1914 were issued, and he remained exclusive to Victor until August 1918, when he recorded three titles for Columbia, two of which were issued (on A2624).
Because of his success in such stage productions as The Midnight Girl (1914) and Miss Springtime (1916), his Victor recordings were issued on the prestigious purple label (single-sided) and later blue (double-sided).
Victor's 1916 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane needs no introduction to Victor audiences, as his splendid baritone and his admirable work in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas during the past few years have set a standard in the presentation of those operettas, and made his name known to theatre-goers throughout America."
Victor titles include "Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline" (60123, 1914--when others cut this, it was usually given as "Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin', Caroline?" on labels), "A Little Bit Heaven (Shure, They Call It Ireland)" (60132, 1915), and "Irish Eyes of Love" (60137, 1915).
Victor's 1920 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane is at his best in an Irish song, perhaps, but he knows how to sing without using dialect."
He married Viola Belle Pratt on April 10, 1919.
He died in Hollywood in a car accident on February 22, 1932. MacFarlane was rushing to a preview of one of the films released that year in which he appeared. After mailing a letter, he was struck and killed by an automobile as he crossed the street on the way to the theater.
August 3, 1915
Music is by Ernest R. Ball.
Lyrics are by J. Keirn Brennan.
George MacFarlane was born on November 17, 1878, in Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. His full name was George Jarvis McFarlane.
His parents were Joseph MacFarlane and Margaret Campbell.
This baritone was popular in musical comedies. He had his first recording session in October 1913, but Victor issued nothing from this.
Recordings made in 1914 were issued, and he remained exclusive to Victor until August 1918, when he recorded three titles for Columbia, two of which were issued (on A2624).
Because of his success in such stage productions as The Midnight Girl (1914) and Miss Springtime (1916), his Victor recordings were issued on the prestigious purple label (single-sided) and later blue (double-sided).
Victor's 1916 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane needs no introduction to Victor audiences, as his splendid baritone and his admirable work in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas during the past few years have set a standard in the presentation of those operettas, and made his name known to theatre-goers throughout America."
Victor titles include "Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline" (60123, 1914--when others cut this, it was usually given as "Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin', Caroline?" on labels), "A Little Bit Heaven (Shure, They Call It Ireland)" (60132, 1915), and "Irish Eyes of Love" (60137, 1915).
Victor's 1920 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane is at his best in an Irish song, perhaps, but he knows how to sing without using dialect."
He married Viola Belle Pratt on April 10, 1919.
He died in Hollywood in a car accident on February 22, 1932. MacFarlane was rushing to a preview of one of the films released that year in which he appeared. After mailing a letter, he was struck and killed by an automobile as he crossed the street on the way to the theater.