"That youth of ours,
of bone and blood...
That pair of wings
folded inside of us...-
................. ........
Julia's request.
(Lower quality sound; retaped)
"Play fidler, play !" - one of the most popular Polish tangos in late 30s. Sung and recorded by many singers of that time.
Here - one of my favorites: Marian Demar with a delicate orchestration made by Jerzy Gert.
Odeon O. 271202 b
Matr. Wo 1819
1936
Regarded as the first tango-canción as well as the first tango which in vocal form Gardel made famous.
And I love both, Carlitos and this tango.
Photo of the singer - 1913 (aged 22).
Label of the first record - 1917.
Recording - 1930.
Illustrations - Argentino-Uruguayo scenes of the period.