\"Doin' the Raccoon\"
Jesse Stafford Orchestra
Clyde Lucas, Vocal
Recorded Nov. 16, 1928
Brunswick 4129
Words: Raymond Klages
Music: J. Fred Coots
Personnel:
Joseph Nemoli , cornet
Jesse Stafford, trombone, leader
Clyde Lucas, trombone, vocal
Gene Rose, reeds
Fred Bibesheimer, reeds
Unknown, piano
Jose Secudo, banjo
Guy Wiedoeft, tuba
Adolph Wiedoeft, drums
Eveybody has their favorite version of \"Doin' the Racoon\". George Olson recorded it about a month earlier and his rendition is probably the best known. However I have always liked the Jesse Stafford arrangement best, especially the strong tuba bass/rhythm and Clyde Lucas' vocal chorus.
