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Singin' in the Rain

Cliff Edwards
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 19, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: October 19, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Asv Living Era
  • ASIN: B00001ZWCW
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,967 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #14 in  Music > Pop > Oldies > Tin Pan Alley
    #81 in  Music > Indie Music > Jazz > Vocal Jazz
    #97 in  Music > Miscellaneous > Comedy > Comedic Music > Novelty Music

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1. Singin' in the Rain
2. Hard Hearted Hannah
3. Somebody Loves Me
4. Fascinating Rhythm
5. Oh, Lady Be Good
6. Who Takes Care of the Caretaker's Daughter?
7. Dinah - Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Edwards,
8. Sunday - Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Edwards,
9. I'm Tellin' the Birds, I'm Tellin' the Bees - Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Edwards,
10. Mary Ann
11. Together
12. Anything You Say!
13. Just Like a Melody Out of the Sky
14. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
15. That's My Weakness Now
16. Halfway to Heaven
17. I'll See You in My Dreams
18. I'm Going to Give It to Mary With Love
19. It's Only a Paper Moon
20. My Dog Loves Your Dog
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Editorial Reviews

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Although Cliff Edwards, also known as Ukulele Ike, was one of the most popular entertainers of the 1920s he is almost forgotten today. He was the first performer to do the classic "Singing in the Rain," he debuted Gershwin's "Fascinatin' Rhythm" in 1924, and he acted in over 100 movies. Unfortunately, he received no screen credit for his most famous role--as the voice of Jiminy Cricket in Walt Disney's Pinocchio. His version of "When You Wish Upon a Star" is still the definitive version of that classic song. Cliff Edwards deserves to be remembered, and a good place to rediscover him is on Singing in the Rain, a collection of songs from the 1910s, '20s, and '30s recorded for radio in the early '40s. He accompanies his jazzy vocals with his virtuoso ukulele playing. His performances have a surprisingly modern feel with none of the stilted quality that performers from the '20s can have. --Michael Simmons

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars cheer up, life's not so bad, June 24, 2004
This review is from: Singing in the Rain (Audio CD)
My wife says she can always tell when I've been listening to this CD because I go around whistling and smiling. It's that kind of music. Cliff Edwards came to a sad end, but at one time he was one of the great natural singers of pop tunes. Like Louis Armstrong, he has fun with every song, and the fun is infectious. Some of the songs are hokey alright, but hey in fifty years whatever you think is hip is likely to sound hokey too. And some of the tunes, like Singing In The Rain and Over The Rainbow are timeless. Edwards has a great voice and he plays the ukulele like nobody else. Here it's just him and his uke and some un-named bass player, and the format suits him perfectly. His scat singing provides the extra 'instruments' and his falsetto provides the other voices. His energy and love of the music comes straight at you like sunshine through a fresh cleaned window. It's always summer with Ukulele Ike.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An intimate view of a seasoned Vaudeville star, September 17, 2002
This review is from: Singing in the Rain (Audio CD)
Although he excelled on the Hawaiian ukulele, Cliff Edwards tilted towards the standards rather than island-themed material. On these 1943 wartime radio performances, recorded in NYC for Lang-Worth Transcriptions, Edwards is heard in his most unadorned state, just him, his uke and a standup bass. These recordings are less bouncy and more matter-of-fact than most of his studio recordings, but it's also nice to hear him in such a stripped-down setting, without an orchestra to drown him out. These recordings may be too sparse-sounding for some, but they still reveal a master entertainer, performing in a relaxed, easygoing setting. Brings a lot of these old songs home in a unique fashion.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Sweet Standards!, August 23, 2000
By Ty R Supancic (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Singing in the Rain (Audio CD)
A must have album for anyone who is a fan of sweet music. It's just Cliff, his uke and an upright bass for the most part. Wonderful! A great introduction to uke music. A great introduction to the vocal music of teens thru thirties.

BUY THIS RECORD!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Cliff Edwards Golden Voice
I wish more folks would discover how wonderful Cliff Edwards was. At times his delivery is a little corny, but that was the style back then. Read more
Published 14 months ago by John R. Barnes

5.0 out of 5 stars Always puts a smile on my face
I haven't been able to find too many good CDs of Jazz age music, but this is one that I love and one that I come back to whenever I need cheering up. Read more
Published 15 months ago by calvinnme

5.0 out of 5 stars Cliff Edwards is the best kept secret in music!
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Published 15 months ago by David F. Haddock

5.0 out of 5 stars Wrong CD
I believe that the reviews on this page are for the Audiophile CD, Singing in the Rain, and not the ASV compilation to which the reviews have been attributed. Read more
Published 19 months ago by W. D. Allen

4.0 out of 5 stars Ukelele Ike is very versatile
This is a fantastic CD - even my husband was suprised at
how many standards were first made hits by Ukelele Ike. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Diane Byrnes

5.0 out of 5 stars Cliff at his Best
Before he was "Jiminy Cricket", Cliff was a great jazz skat singer. These recordings capture his sense of rhythm, range and inventiveness. His range is amazing. Read more
Published on March 9, 2007 by Kenneth A. Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the great personalities of the Jazz Age!
Wow! Ever since I've watched a few Cliff Edwards movies, I've gotten addicted to his voice. The song selection on this CD is good, and is really a great tribute to him. Read more
Published on July 27, 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Cliff Edwards: A Great Talent!!!
Cliff Edwards was a big star in the 20s and 30s. No, he wasn't a handsome crooner and he didn't enter into the Swing movement. His career as a successful singer was too brief. Read more
Published on June 4, 2005 by Dennis Lee Cleven

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the true originals
Cliff Edwards, what a talent! Nobody knows who he is anymore, but his music is a segement or original Americana, just listen to this CD and you'll be feeling great. Read more
Published on May 5, 2005 by COMPUTERJAZZMAN

4.0 out of 5 stars The Saddest Story
Wait till you hear the passion and the wit with which Cliff sings the famous Billy Rose number, "The Night Is Young (And You're So Beautiful. Read more
Published on March 3, 2005 by Kevin Killian

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