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Johnny Marvin - Lucky Me - Lovable You

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HMV B3331 recorded 10/23/1929 In the 1920s, he was one of the most celebrated ukulele performers and crooners of the era. Billing himself as "Honey Duke and His Uke" then as "Johnny Marvin, the Ukulele Ace" his recorded output was prodigious. Among his many hits from the 1920s: "Oh How She Could Play the Ukulele," "Red Lips, Kiss My Blues Away," "If You See Sally," "There's Something Nice About Everyone (But There's Everything Nice About You)" and many others. He even had a brand of ukulele named for him, which sported his face on the headstock and was noted for its unique airplane-shaped bridge. As the ukulele craze of the 20s faded, Marvin retired. When the stock market crashed, however, he lost his savings and came out of retirement, reinventing himself as a cowboy songwriting partner to Gene Autry, providing him with a second equally noteworthy career that lasted until his death.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: March 23, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Author: pax41

Length: 02:45
Rating: 5.00
Views: 357

Tags: 1920's  78rpm  Johnny  Marvin  

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pax41 (August 1, 2008 at 8:58 pm)
I often wondered if he really had his own orchestra. Thanks for the info
Victrolaman1 (August 1, 2008 at 7:17 pm)
Rust says the Johnny Marvin Orch was probably Vic Irwin Orch.with Johnny on vocal.
pax41 (June 10, 2008 at 2:02 am)
I was not aware until Victrola posted some recent recordings that he had his own orchestra. It must have been short lived.
78timothy (June 9, 2008 at 11:43 pm)
I have a lot of J. Marvin's records. He also recored with his brother Frank, which is why he was able to re-invent himself when he needed the money.
idasynco (April 9, 2008 at 7:41 pm)
I've always loved this song, and Marvin's deliverance is just so heartfelt and cute...It's so optomistic!! Truely superb!! The orchestra just adds to the enjoyment too.5*
kspm01 (March 23, 2008 at 9:47 pm)
Yes, I'm very grateful you shared several Marvin songs!
pax41 (March 23, 2008 at 9:41 pm)
I have a lot of his stuff on my YT site. He is one of my favorite male vocalists from the 20's.
kspm01 (March 23, 2008 at 9:35 pm)
I must admit I'm not very familiar with Marvin's recordings, and this is a wonderful surprise!

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