MISS ANNABELLE LEE
(Sidney Clare / Lew Pollack / Harry Richman)
Ben Selvin's Knickerbockers (vocal: Irving Kaufman) - 1927
Ben Bernie & His Hotel Roosevelt Orch. - 1927
Paul Whiteman & His Orch. (vocal: The Rhythm Boys) - 1927
Ted Weems & His Orch. - 1927
Golden Gate Orch. - 1927
The California Ramblers - 1927
The Rhythmic Eight - 1927
Missouri Jazz Band (vocal: Arthur Fields) - 1927
Jimmie Elikins & His Winter Garden Orch. - 1927
Arthur Briggs Savoy Syncopators Orch. (Instr.) - 1927
Savoy Havana Band - 1927
Earl Burtnett & His Biltmore Hotel Orch. - 1928
Whispering Jack Smith with Ambrose & His Orch. - 1928
Harry Hudson's Melody Men (vocal: Joe Leigh) - 1928
Stan Greening & The Palais De Danse Orch. - 1928
Mario "Harp" Lorenzi & His Rhythmics (vocal: Brian Lawrence) - 1936
Rose Murphy - 1948
Also recorded by:
Frank Sinatra; Harry Belafonte; Robert Farnon Orch.;
Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli; Dorsey Bros.;
Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orch.; Miles Davis;
Fred Rich's Dance Orch. .......... and many others.
As recorded by BRIAN LAWRENCE with MARIO "HARP" LORENZI
& HIS RHYTHMICS, 28th February 1936:
Who's wonderful, who's marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Who's kissable, who's lovable?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Ain't she a pretty baby? What would you give?
Escortin' her, supportin' her
Don't forget that she's exclusive
Who's dignified, who's glorified?
Miss Annabelle Lee
What makes me fall? She has it all
Just look and you'll see
So you ain't telling me a thing, boy, I'm tellin' you
Who's wonderful, who's marvelous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
(Transcribed from John Wright's 78 RPM
Record Collection by Bill Huntley - February 2013)
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As recorded by TED WEEMS & His Orch., July 28th, 1927:
Doh-doh-doh, doh-doh-doh
Doh-doh-doh-dee-oh, doh-doh-doh
Me oh my, looka there
Passin' by, why I declare
Watch her walk right up and talk to me
(Stop right)
Step aside, let her pass
Satisfied, now ain't she class?
Now I'll introduce her socially
(My baby)
Who's wonderful, who's marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Who's kissable, who's lovable?
(Miss Annabelle Lee)
Ain't she a pretty baby? (What I would give)
Escorting her, (Supporting her)
Don't forget that she's exclusive
Who's dignified, who's glorified?
Miss Annabelle Lee
What makes me fall? She has it all
Just look and you'll see
You ain't telling me a thing, boy, I'm tellin' you
Who's wonderful, who's marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - February 2013)
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As recorded by ANNETTE HANSHAW:
Dah-dah-dah-dee-aah, dah-dah-dah
Dah-dah-dah-dee-aah, dah-dah-dah
There's a boy that I know
Has a girl and loves her so
He's crazy 'bout her night and day
Just anywhere that she is found
He is there, hangin' round
And you're always bound to hear him say, oh baby
Who's wonderful, who's marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Who's kissable, who's lovable?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Ain't she a pretty baby? What would you give?
Escortin' her, supportin' her
Don't forget that she's exclusive
Who's dignified, who's glorified?
Miss Annabelle Lee
What makes 'em fall? She has it all
Just look and you'll see
So, you ain't tellin'g me a thing, boy, I'm tellin' you
Who's wonderful, who's marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Who's wonderful and marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Who's kissable and lovable?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Oh, what a perfect beauty I think she is
If you are wise, don't tell lies
Or you'll have to see my lawyer
Knows everything, shows everyting
Miss Annabelle Lee
That baby's warm, she's true to form
Just bet and you'll see
So, you ain't tellin' me a thing, boy, I'm tellin' you
Who's wonderful and marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
(Piano Solo)
Who's wonderful and marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Who's kissable and lovable?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Oh, what a perfect beauty, I'll say she is
If you are wise, don't tell lies
Dah-dah-dlee-ah-dah, dah-dah-dah
Knows everything, shows everyting
Miss Annabelle Lee
That baby's warm, she's true to form
Just bet and you'll see
So, you ain't tellin' me a thing, boy, I'm tellin' you
Who's wonderful and marvellous?
Miss Annabelle Lee
Dah-dlee-aah-dah-dah, dah-dah-dah
Dah-dah-dah-dah-dah
That's all!
(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - February 2013)
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As recorded by THE RHYTHMIC EIGHT:
Who's wonderful, who's marvellous?
Little Miss Annabelle Lee
Who's kissable, who's lovable?
Little Miss Annabelle Lee
Ain't she a pretty little baby
Now, what would you give?
Escortin' her, supportin' her
Now, don't forget that she's very exclusive
Who's dignified, who's glorified?
Little Miss Annabelle Lee
What makes them fall? She has it all
Just look and you'll see
You ain't tellin' me a thing, boy, I'm tellin' you
Who's wonderful, who's marvellous?
Little Miss Annabelle Lee
(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - February 2013)
