“Nuthin' But” by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra 1923
A nice and early Whiteman side full of energy and really fun to listen to. Acoustic recordings can be hit and miss quality wise, but this record is pretty great.
From Gershwin 100 blog:
Ferde Grofé (pronounced FER-dee Gro-FAY) wrote “Nuthin’ But” with the help of fellow bandmates Henry Busse (1894–1955) and Sam Ward (1885–1959). Henry Busse, born May 19, 1894 in Magdeburg, Germany, was a trumpeter in Paul Whiteman’s and Nat Shilkret’s bands before founding his own highly successful big band. Shilkret thought highly of Busse’s abilities.
Lyrics to “Nuthin’ But” by Ferde Grofé, Henry Busse, and Sam Ward:
Verse 1: Alexander Brown was a ladies man.Every gal in town was at his command.No one could be found who could understandhow he captured these highbrows when he swaggers by.How the gals would shout with a pleading cry, “Daddy, take me out.”If you’d ask them to tell you why, they’d all stand up and cry:
Chorus: Has he clothes? Nuthin’ but. Fancy house? Nuthin’ but.As a vamp, is he there sayHe’s the answer to the maiden’s prayer.At a ball, he’s a wow. Gets them all. Boy and how.Do they fall? They do nuthin’ but.
Verse 2: He’s got everything and a little more.Pretty diamond ring from the gal next door.Others on the string, got ‘em by the score.So there must be a reason other fellows tried, but it didn’t pay.They must step aside, when he makes a play.You ask anyone why he’s king, and here’s what they all sing.
