Ian Whitcomb (a well known performer and music historian) writes:
„Charlie Palloy is a real obscurity. Obviously he modeled his style on Russ Columbo, but all we know is that he played guitar, led a band for a while, and recorded for the short-lived Crown label. His careful pronunciation of an \"s\" borders on the sibilant\".
Jay Gorney, a composer of „Brother...\" was also the autor of „You're My Thrill\" from JIMMY AND SALLY, \"Baby, Take a Bow\" for Shirley Temple in STAND UP AND CHEER, and \"What Wouldn't I Do For That Man? \" for Helen Morgan in APPLAUSE. Unfortunately, his thriving career was brought to a halt in 1953 when he appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee. He was blacklisted thereafter.
Recording: Charlie Palloy & His Orchestra, voc. Charlie Palloy - Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? (Jay Gorney), Crown 1932
