KVR April

[offthewall]

 
Whilst trawling through some old ‘novelty comedy’ songs I came across this one.
It’s from the great Fats Waller from 1939, although there have been many other versions including the wonderful Leon Redbone.
As my piano skills are a bit lacking for something like this I thought I would draft in the ‘OffTheWall Jug Band’ again to put their inimitable stamp on things.
To that end we have (all real instruments) : acoustic 50’s archtop guitar, acoustic fretless bass, mandolin, dobro, jug and swanee whistle.

Your Feets Too Big.
 

[kara]

 

Sounds like an organized mess, but I admit, it's well organized and it made me laugh 

Good luck with the contest

k
 

[offthewall]

 
Yes .... it's an organised mess all right ... but you know, that's the way I work  especially when this darn jugband get in the studio. It ain't easy keeping them under control 

When I first looked at this it made me think of you. The piano playing, I mean !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUCpG32tPVM

 
James

[kara]

When I first looked at this it made me think of you

Yeah, beside the weight I look a lot like him 
But I do play some Fats Waller

http://www.kara-moon.com/forum/index.php?topic=6157.msg37753#msg37753

k

[MarioD]

I have heard both the original and Leon Redbone’s version and I must say you did this justice.  This is just as good as the other two.

Great work here James.  It’s one of your best to date.

[Oren]

I have heard both the original and Leon Redbone’s version and I must say you did this justice.  This is just as good as the other two.
Great work here James.  It’s one of your best to date.

Authentic vibe, LongHair, in every detail.
Plus, it features the inimitable sound of one of my favourite Englishmen.... 

[elwoodblues1969]

This performance certainly does have the atmosphere of the time...very well executed & spot on!


-Thom

[offthewall]

 
Thanks for the positive comments, Mario, Oren and particularly Thom  I thought it would be a bit 'sloppy' for you, mate. I know how exacting you are. 


Anyway .... to follow that ....
This is another collab between Kara (France) and Offthewall (England), now known as The Franglies.
It is based on a song from the early 1950’s by Connie Francis called Among My Souvenirs. About that time there was a bit of a fashion for ‘parodies’ of current songs.
As a young boy growing up at that time I have fond memories of my favourite Aunt regularly bursting into song at any family gathering or party with this particular parody, which was considered quite ‘risque’ in those days.

Kara : piano, bass, drums
Offthewall : electric guitar, vocals.

 
James

[mvrasseli]

Nice song and nice instrumental as usually. Let's go to the show!

[offthewall]

@Azell ...

You may be pleased to know that 'Souvenirs' was voted in at second place over at the KVR contest.
Well done once again, Rony.
Vous pouvez être heureux de savoir que «Souvenirs» a été voté en deuxième place au plus au concours KVR.
Bravo encore une fois, Rony.

James

[Azell]

merci James, c'est génial ce que vous avez fait tous les deux ensemble. J'aurai tellement aimé que ça dure longtemps 
thank you James, it's great what you have done both together. I liked that it lasts so long: (

[Oren]

This is another collab between Kara (France) and Offthewall (England), now known as The Franglies.
Kara : piano, bass, drums
Offthewall : electric guitar, vocals.

A pleasure to hear you guys "playing together"!

[MarioD]

Another winner

You guys made some great music together