Ada Jones Billy Murray - The Whole Towns Wise When Youre Wearing The Ball And Chain
Review by Corina Fischer
The album "The Whole Town's Wise When You're Wearing the Ball and Chain" by Ada Jones and Billy Murray is a delightful collection of vintage tunes that takes listeners back to a bygone era. The duo's signature harmonies and lively delivery make each track a joy to listen to, whether it's the upbeat "Cohen Owes Me Ninety-Seven Dollars" or the more somber "Where the River Shannon Flows."
One standout track is "The Fatal Wedding," a cautionary tale about a bride who meets a tragic end on her wedding day. Jones and Murray's haunting vocals and the mournful melody perfectly capture the tragedy of the story.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| When You're Wearing The Ball And Chain | ||
| The Whole Town's Wise I'm In Love With You |
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Formats
- Shellac
- 10"
- 78 RPM
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Victor Talking Machine Co. |
Notes
- Side A - Soprano and Tenor Duet with orchestra
- Side B - from "The Only Girl" - Comic Song with orchestra
About Ada Jones Billy Murray
British-born popular mezzo-soprano and comedienne (born June 1873, Oldham, Lancashire, United Kingdom died May 22, 1922, Rocky Mount, NC, United States)
One of the leading female singers during the acoustic recording era, Jones prolifically recorded from 1893 to 1922. Born in Lancashire, England, she moved with her family to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879, at the age of six. Later they lived in Newark, New Jersey, not far from Edison's recording studio in West Orange, New Jersey, where she made her first recordings in 1893. In 1904, she began recording for and as well.
Jones was an unusually versatile singer who performed everything from sentimental ballads to popular hits of the day. One of her specialities were comic songs in which she imitated German, Irish, and African American women just as well as big city salesgirls, country damsels, grandmothers, or New York newsboys.
Real Name
- Ada Jones
Name Vars
- Ada Jones & Male Quartet
- Ada Jones And Chorus
- Ada Jones and Chorus
- Ida Jones
- J
- Jones
- MIss Ada Jones
- Miss Ada Jones
- Miss Ida Jones
- Miss Jones
Summary by Corina Fischer
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