[Dixielandjazz] "What ya want me to do"

[dwlit at cpcug.org]

Problem with the Victor record is that, at best, it has none of the
aesthetic qualities that make the Williams/Oliver such a delightful
chamber piece. The tune stands by itself as a lovely tune to play.

--Sheik

> Rebecca Thompson wrote:
>> One of my favorite songs.  It was written by Clarence Williams and King
>> Oliver and recorded November 25, 1928 in New York by Clarence Williams'
>> Novelty Four with Williams, Oliver, Eddie Lang and Justin Ring.
>
> Dear Rebecca,
> It was also recorded by King Oliver and His Orchestra as "What You Want Me
> To Do?" for Victor on 8 October 1929