"Goodbye, Blues" (Mills Brothers, 1932)
An outstanding early recording by the four Mills Brothers--John Jr. (October 19, 1910 - January 23, 1936) basso and guitarist, Herbert (April 2, 1912 - April 12, 1989) tenor, Harry (August 19, 1913 - June 28, 1982) baritone, and Donald (April 29, 1915 - November 13, 1999) lead tenor.
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields; music of Jimmy McHugh:
GOODBYE, BLUES
Goodbye, blues...goodbye, blues
Lost two loving arms I used to use
Lonesome nights, low-down news
Now she might be I-don't-know-whose
I've got those old Goodbye Blues...
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From Wiki:
...They were a sensation on CBS in 1930-1931, particularly when they co-starred on the widely popular The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour hosted by Rudy Vallee. They had their own popular radio series in 1932-1933, one of the earliest built around a black act, billed as the "Four Boys and a Guitar". Before their show announcers commonly explained to listeners that the only instrument was a guitar, as the vocal effects made many listeners think they were hearing a muted trumpet, saxophone, and string bass...
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