[Dixielandjazz] What Friends are for ...

Bill Haesler bhaesler at bigpond.net.au
Fri Oct 9 01:33:05 PDT 2009


<richard.flecknell at ntlworld.com> wrote [in part]:
> The Bolden cylinder I know was lost ~ what was the song recorded and  
> what was on the other side ~ were there any alternative takes?
> Steve B ~ Here's one for you how did Benny Carter spin off that  
> wonderfully logical solo on I Can't Believe your in love with me  
> (Choc.Dandies? c40).

Dear Richard,
Chocolate Dandies for Commodore, New York 25 May 1940.
Which take of "I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me"?
The fast or slow one?
Sorry, I couldn't resist it.
Very kind regards,
Bill.
PS: I prefer the slow version (2nd take).



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