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Artist: Arthur Collins & Byron G. Harlan
Author: Arthur Fields/Walter Donovan
Label: Victor/Edison
Year: 1914
Most popular American minstrel style comedy duet before WW I. First recording. Song introduced by Ruth Roye in vaudeville. Collins & Harlan had their own vaudeville past (Palace Theatre, NY).
Covers:
Albert Bol [as Kaatje, Kom Je Kleedjes Kloppen]
Willie Solar [in film Diamond Horseshoe]
Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter [in film Two Weeks With Love, n°3 US in '51]
Kitty Kallen [with Richard Hayes; top 10 US]
Freddy Martin [vocal by Merv Griffin]
Will Ferdy [as Aba Daba (Hoor Die Baby)]
Strangers [as Sinjorentram]
Maria Muldaur [for kids]
Frequently used in commercials as well (Fritos Corn Chips, Diamond Jewelry Factory).
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)