Roaring 20s Songs for Voice

Step back in time with a collection of tunes from one of the most dynamic decades of the 20th century. This collection is not just a set of tunes; it's a portal to an age of jazz clubs, speakeasies, and a generation dancing towards modernity.

1. Lotti - Pur dicesti, o bocca bella (Mouth so charmful)
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Pur dicesti, o bocca bella (Mouth so charmful)

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2. Manuel Saumell Ro.. - Contradanzas no.8 Ayes del alma

Contradanzas no.8 Ayes del alma

3. Kullak - Grandmother Tells a Ghost-Story (Grossmutter erzahlt ei...

If you've ever been told a ghost story by someone close to you, you'll recognise the creeping feeling of fascination and dread as you listen. This piece captures that atmosphere really well. The composer Theodor Kullak was also known as a great teacher.

Grandmother Tells a Ghost-Story (Grossmutter erzahlt ei...

4. Morris - Twinkle, Twinkle Pop Variations
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Twinkle, Twinkle Pop Variations

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5. George Cohan - Over There

"Over There" is a 1917 song written by George M. Cohan that was popular with the United States military and public during both world wars. It is a patriotic song designed to galvanize American young men to enlist and fight the "Hun." The song is best remembered for a line in its chorus: "The Yanks are coming."

Over There

6. Chiquinha Gonzaga.. - Tamoio (Pas de quatre)

Tamoio (Pas de quatre)

7. Chiquinha Gonzaga.. - Lua Branca

"Lua Branca" ("White Moon") was composed by Chiquinha Gonzaga in 1910. It is one of her most celebrated compositions and amongst the most famous Brazilian songs. It was originally written as part of the burleta (i.e. comic operetta) "Forrodob�."

Lua Branca

8. Carrie Jacobs-Bon.. - I Love You Truly

I Love You Truly

9. Kullak - Grandmother Tells a Ghost-Story (Grossmutter erzahlt ei...

Grandmother Tells a Ghost-Story (Grossmutter erzahlt ei...

10. Kullak - Grandmother Tells a Ghost-Story (Grossmutter erzahlt ei...

Grandmother Tells a Ghost-Story (Grossmutter erzahlt ei...

11. George Gershwin - Swanee

George Gerwin wrote 'Swanee' for a New York City revue in 1919, the first performances of the song making little wider impact. The following year, however, it was taken up by Al Jolson for his show 'Sinbad', becoming a colossal hit. Even though Gershwin wrote much more and, arguably, much better music it remains his most lucrative single song.

CHORUS LYRICS:
Swanee !
How I love you, how I love !
My dear ol' Swanee
I'd give the world to be
Among the folks in
D-I-X-I-E-ven no[w]My mammy's
Waiting for me
Praying for me
Down by the Swanee
The folks up north will see me no more
When I go to the Swanee Shore !

Swanee

12. Joseph Tabrar - Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow-Wow

Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow-Wow

13. Richard A. Whitin.. - Ain't We Got Fun

'Ain't We Got Fun' is a 1921 song written by Richard A. Whiting with lyrics by Raymond B. Egan and Gus Kahn. A musical icon of the Roaring 20s it was referred to widely in literature of the time, including in 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Big Blonde.' The black humour of the lyrics have been seen by some, including George Orwell, as a social commentary on poverty.

CHORUS LYRICS:
Ev'ry morning, ev'ry evening ain't we got fun?
Not much money, oh, but honey, ain't we got fun?
The rent's unpaid dear, we haven't a bus
But smiles were made dear for people like us

Ain't We Got Fun

14. Chiquinha Gonzaga.. - Lua Branca

Lua Branca

15. Julio Cesar Sande.. - Adios Muchachos (Tango)

Gardel's 1927 Adios Muchachos tango was apparently inspired by an evening with friends that ended with the parting words "Adi�s muchachos." In collaboration with Argentinian poet C�sar Vedani he elaborated these words into a compete piece. In it the parting is more melancholic�it consists of a dying person reminiscing about his life whilst saying goodbye to his friends. The song went on to become hugely popular, with over a hundred commercial recordings in existence. It also appears in numerous films, including "Scent of a Woman" and "The Full Monty."