Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Bing Crosby, vocals
Recorded: 10 Jan 1929?
Published: 28 Feb 1929?
My Angeline (My Angel-een)
Mabel Wayne, music
L. Wolfe Gilbert, lyrics
I asked ChatGPT (Chatty)
“I have a couple of songs from the 1920s. One is called "Arcady" written by Al Jolson and Buddy DeSilva. My copy is an instrumental. I also have another called "My Angeline" by Wayne and Gilbert that has lines pronounce "Ark-a-dee". Do you know what they are talking about?”
Chatty responded
“In both cases, "Arcady" likely refers to a mythical, idealized place associated with simplicity, rustic charm, and natural beauty. The term "Arcady" is often used poetically to evoke a pastoral or idyllic setting. It originates from Arcadia, a region in ancient Greece that was often portrayed in literature and art as an unspoiled, peaceful countryside inhabited by shepherds and nymphs.
In the song "Arcady" written by Al Jolson and Buddy DeSylva, the term is likely used in a similar vein to evoke a nostalgic or romanticized notion of a simpler time or place.
As for "My Angeline" by Wayne and Gilbert, the use of "Ark-a-dee" could be a stylistic choice for pronunciation, but it still refers to the same concept of an idealized, romanticized place, likely used to enhance the lyrical imagery and mood of the song.”
Restored from Columbia 1755-D Matrix 147751
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Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra
Bing Crosby, vocals
Recorded: 10 Jan 1929?
Published: 28 Feb 1929?
My Angeline (My Angel-een)
Mabel Wayne, music
L. Wolfe Gilbert, lyrics
I asked ChatGPT (Chatty)
“I have a couple of songs from the 1920s. One is called "Arcady" written by Al Jolson and Buddy DeSilva. My copy is an instrumental. I also have another called "My Angeline" by Wayne and Gilbert that has lines pronounce "Ark-a-dee". Do you know what they are talking about?”
Chatty responded
“In both cases, "Arcady" likely refers to a mythical, idealized place associated with simplicity, rustic charm, and natural beauty. The term "Arcady" is often used poetically to evoke a pastoral or idyllic setting. It originates from Arcadia, a region in ancient Greece that was often portrayed in literature and art as an unspoiled, peaceful countryside inhabited by shepherds and nymphs.
In the song "Arcady" written by Al Jolson and Buddy DeSylva, the term is likely used in a similar vein to evoke a nostalgic or romanticized notion of a simpler time or place.
As for "My Angeline" by Wayne and Gilbert, the use of "Ark-a-dee" could be a stylistic choice for pronunciation, but it still refers to the same concept of an idealized, romanticized place, likely used to enhance the lyrical imagery and mood of the song.”
Restored from Columbia 1755-D Matrix 147751
Please visit my channel of other recordings I have restored.
@GlensAudioRestoration
Please visit my channel dedicated to the great Romanian conductor and composer Constantin Silvestri.
@constantinsilvestrigar
And as always, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe.
