Columbia matrix [W]149480. Singin' in the bathtub / The Georgians [Paul Specht Orchestra] ; Johnny Morris

TitleSource
Singin' in the bathtub (Primary title)Disc label
Fox trot (Title descriptor)Disc label
Show of shows [Motion picture] (Work title)Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Michael H. Cleary (composer)
Ned Washington (lyricist)
Herb Magidson (lyricist)
Composer information source: Disc label; ADP.
PersonnelNotes
The Georgians [Paul Specht Orchestra] (Musical group)
Johnny Morris (vocalist)
Paul Specht Orchestra (Musical group)
Paul Specht (leader)
Additional Information
  • Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and male vocal trio
  • Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Johnson and Shirley note that the session at which this master was recorded, as well as four other sessions during 1928-1929, "were made by what appears to be the entire Paul Specht Orchestra."
Columbia matrix card indicates that the Western Electric system was used on this master, but W does not appear in the wax.
Source(s): Johnson and Shirley (personnel; issues); disc.
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
11/22/1929 New York, New York 1 Master Harmony 1063-H 10-in.
11/22/1929 New York, New York 1 Master Columbia 1066-P 10-in.
11/22/1929 New York, New York 1 Master Columbia 1090-P 10-in.
11/22/1929 New York, New York 1 Master Velvet Tone 2063-V 10-in.
11/22/1929 New York, New York 1 Master Diva 3063-G 10-in.
11/22/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Harmony 1063-H 10-in.

Singin' in the bathtub / The Georgians [Paul Specht Orchestra] ; Johnny Morris

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Singin' in the bathtub / The Georgians [Paul Specht Orchestra] ; Johnny Morris - Harmony 1063-H - Take 2 - 11/22/1929
Audio of this recording from the UCSB Library
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11/22/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Columbia 1090-P 10-in.
11/22/1929 New York, New York 2 Master Columbia 1066-P 10-in.
11/22/1929 New York, New York 3 Unknown

The take number from which this recording is derived is not known.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Columbia matrix [W]149480. Singin' in the bathtub / The Georgians [Paul Specht Orchestra] ; Johnny Morris," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000039038/W149480-Singin_in_the_bathtub.

Columbia matrix [W]149480. Singin' in the bathtub / The Georgians [Paul Specht Orchestra] ; Johnny Morris. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/2000039038/W149480-Singin_in_the_bathtub.

"Columbia matrix [W]149480. Singin' in the bathtub / The Georgians [Paul Specht Orchestra] ; Johnny Morris." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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