The Original Dixieland Jazz Band - Margie (1920)

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Charted at #9 in April 1921. This is actually a medley with a song called "Singin' the Blues". The Original Dixieland Jazz Band was one of the most influential groups responsible for introducing jazz music to mainstream audiences. Their biggest hit was "Tiger Rag" (#1 in 1918).

"Margie" was also a #1 hit for Eddie Cantor, #4 for Ted Lewis and His Band and #7 for Frank Crumit, all in 1921.

"Margie" was named after Eddie Cantor's daughter, who was five years old when it was written in 1920.

Recorded December 1, 1920.

Written by Con Conrad, J. Russel Robinson and Benny Davis.

Featuring:
Eddie Edwards (instrumentalist: trombone)
Benny Krueger (instrumentalist: alto saxophone)
Nick LaRocca (instrumentalist: cornet)
J. Russel Robinson (instrumentalist: piano)
Tony Sbarbaro (instrumentalist: drums)
Larry Shields (instrumentalist: clarinet)

B-side is "Palesteena" which itself charted at #3.