Dardanella

Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong

About Dardanella

"Dardanella" is a popular song published in 1919 by Fred Fisher, who wrote the lyrics for the music written by Felix Bernard and Johnny S. Black. Bandleader Ben Selvin (1898–1980) recorded "Dardanella" for several record labels (including Victor and Paramount), and by some estimates, his recordings of the tune sold a combined total of more than five million copies. His main recording was made for Victor on November 20, 1919 under the name of Selvin's Novelty Orchestra. It was released a week later and began to sell really well in December 1919 to top the charts in January 1920. The chorus is: Other successful recordings in 1920 were by Prince's Orchestra, Harry Raderman's Jazz Orchestra, and Henry Burr and Albert Campbell. Notable subsequent recordings were by Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band (included in his album A Stranger No More); by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong on their 1960 album Bing & Satchmo, and by Geoff Muldaur and Maria Muldaur on their 1974 Warner/Reprise album, "Sweet Potatoes," featuring Amos Garrett. 


Year:
1975
2:47
60 
#1

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Oh, sweet Dardanella,
I love your harem eyes,
I'm a lucky fellow to capture such a prize,
Oh, Allah knows my love for you
And he tells you to be true, Dardanella,
Oh, hear my sigh, my Oriental,
Oh, sweet Dardanella, prepare the wedding wine,
There'll be one girl in my harem, when you're mine.
We'll build a tent
Just like the children of the Orient.

Oh, sweet Dardanella
My star of love divine.
Down beside the Dardanella Bay,
Where Oriental breezes play,
There lives a lonesome maid Armenian.
By the Dardanelles with glowing eyes
She looks across the seas and sighs
And weaves her love spell so sirenian.
Soon I shall return to Turkestan
I will ask for her heart and hand.

Oh, sweet Dardanella,
I love your harem eyes,
I'm a lucky fellow to capture such a prize,
Oh, Allah knows my love for you
And he tells you to be true, Dardanella,
Oh, hear my sigh, my Oriental,
Oh, sweet Dardanella, prepare the wedding wine,
There'll be one girl in my harem, when you're mine.
We'll build a tent
Just like the children of the Orient.

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Bing Crosby

Harry Lillis "Bing" Crosby (May 3, 1903 – October 14, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation. more »

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Written by: FELIX BERNARD, FRED FISHER, JOHNNY BLACK

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11 facts about this song

Origin of Song
"Dardanella" is an American popular song published in 1919 by Fred Fisher, Felix Bernard and Johnny S. Black.
Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong Version
Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong recorded their version of "Dardanella" for Decca Records in 1962.
Song Style
Its performance by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong combined the elements of jazz and pop, reflecting both artists' signature styles.
Specific Album
Their version of "Dardanella" was included in their collaborative album, "Bing & Satchmo," which released in 1960.
Producer of the Album
The "Bing & Satchmo" album was produced by Simon Rady, with Billy May as the arranger and conductor.
Performance Popularity
Crosby and Armstrong's version of "Dardanella" was particularly renowned for their distinctive vocal styles and the remarkable quality of their collaboration.
Song Theme
"Dardanella" is a love song, with lyrics that tell about the longing of a man for a girl named Dardanella.
Cultural Impact
Before its rendition by Crosby and Armstrong, the song was very popular during the early part of the 20th century and had been covered by multiple artists, making it part of the classic American songbook.
Innovative Recording Technology
The "Bing & Satchmo" album was among the earlier records to apply overdubbing technology, allowing Crosby and Armstrong to sing and play their parts at different times.
Commercial Success
While "Dardanella" itself didn't chart, the "Bing & Satchmo" album was quite successful and reached No. 5 on the Billboard's Top Pop Albums chart in 1960.
Relevancy
Despite being a vintage piece, "Dardanella" by Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong is still appreciated and listened to by many, making it relevant in the music industry today.

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