Victor matrix BS-73852. I wouldn't trade the silver in my mother's hair (For all the gold in the world) / Luther-Stokes Trio

TitleSource
I wouldn't trade the silver in my mother's hair (For all the gold in the world) (Primary title)Disc label (RDI)
Authors and ComposersNotes
J. Fred Coots (songwriter)
Jack Little (songwriter)
Composer information source: Disc label; U.S. Copyright Office files.
PersonnelNotes
Luther-Stokes Trio (Vocal group)
Frank Novak (instrumentalist : clarinet)
Frank Novak (instrumentalist : xylophone)
John Cali (instrumentalist : banjo)
John Cali (instrumentalist : guitar)Presence of guitar in this selection is not confirmed by Russell.
William Wirges (instrumentalist : piano)
Frank Luther (vocalist : tenor vocal)
Leonard Stokes (vocalist)
Eli E. Oberstein (session supervisor)
Additional Information
  • Description: Mixed vocal trio, with instrumental ensemble
  • Instrumentation: Clarinet, guitar, banjo, piano, and xylophone
  • Category: Vocal
  • Language: English
  • Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Oberstein, present."
Ledgers: "Mr. Luther assisted by Mrs. Luther [i.e., Zora Layman] and Leonard Stokes."
Instrumentation and personnel from Russell; ledgers session header lists instrumentation as violin, clarinet, guitar, piano, accordion, and xylophone, and states that "clarinet player also playing xylophone, violin and accordion."
Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
10/21/1932 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23741 10-in.
10/21/1932 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Gramophone (India) N-4240 10-in.
10/21/1932 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Zonophone (South Africa) 4381 10-in.

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Victor matrix BS-73852. I wouldn't trade the silver in my mother's hair (For all the gold in the world) / Luther-Stokes Trio," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800039488/BS-73852-I_wouldnt_trade_the_silver_in_my_mothers_hair_For_all_the_gold_in_the_world.

Victor matrix BS-73852. I wouldn't trade the silver in my mother's hair (For all the gold in the world) / Luther-Stokes Trio. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/matrix/detail/800039488/BS-73852-I_wouldnt_trade_the_silver_in_my_mothers_hair_For_all_the_gold_in_the_world.

"Victor matrix BS-73852. I wouldn't trade the silver in my mother's hair (For all the gold in the world) / Luther-Stokes Trio." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.

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