Con Conrad

Tuesday, 01 February 2011

Name	Con Conrad
Background	non_performing_personnel
Birth name	Conrad K. Dober
Born	June 18, 1891
Died	September 28, 1938 Van Nuys, California, United States
Origin	New York City, United States
Occupation	Songwriter

Ma ! He's Making Eyes At Me - Con Conrad

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Duration: 3:12
Published: 2010-05-01
Uploaded: 2010-12-27
Author: Pianosyncrazy

From 1921, here is a great old Conorized piano roll with a hot performance by Eva Reeves. This hit tune of the day popularized by such names as Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor is brought here with lyrics for your enjoyment. Be sure to listen, sing along and subscribe so you don't miss a lick of these old classic music rolls. Thanks for viewing

1929 - Con Conrad - Big City Blues, 78 rpm

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Duration: 3:17
Published: 2009-04-05
Uploaded: 2011-01-16
Author: Jimmyhaflinger

Record is quite worn and the first few grooves are damaged. Pathe - Fox Movietone label

"Margie" (Eddie Cantor, 1921)

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Duration: 2:57
Published: 2008-09-01
Uploaded: 2010-11-06
Author: RReady555

MARGIE You may talk about your love affairs, Here's one I'd like to tell to you, All night long they sit upon the stairs, He holds her close and starts to coo: "My little Margie, I'm always thinkin' of you, Margie I'll tell the world I love you Don't forget your promise to me, I have bought the home and ring and everything For Margie--you've been my inspiration Days are never blue... After all is said and done Really there is only one Oh, Margie, Margie it's you!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ More on composer Con Conrad: Con Conrad (b. 1891, New York City, d. 1938, Van Nuys, CA.) was born Conrad K. Dober and came to Tin Pan Alley by way of vaudeville where he had starred since age 16. His first published song was Down In Dear New Orleans in 1912. He was a partner in a publishing firm, The Broadway Music Corporation, with Henry Waterson (later of Berlin, Waterson & Snider) and by 1918 was associated with other publishers, including Shapiro & Bernstein. ***Conrad's 1920 hit Margie was a resounding hit and established Conrad as a major songwriter of the era. Margie was written for Eddie Cantor and the name came from Cantor's five year old daughter. Cantor introduced the song at the Winter Garden and later included it in the 1921 revue, The Midnight Rounders. Conrad wrote a number of other big hits from 1920 through the 30's till his death. Some of his big hits included, Barney Google, 1923 with Billy Rose , Ma! (He's Making Eyes At Me), 1921 and Prisoner of Love* in 1931. *With ...

A Needle In A Haystack - The Gay Divorcee (1934)

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Duration: 3:55
Published: 2008-03-25
Uploaded: 2011-01-10
Author: omarov

Composer: Con Conrad (music) & Herb Magidson (lyrics) Song performed by: Fred Astaire Dance performed by: Fred Astaire It's just like looking for a needle in a haystack Searching for a moonbeam in the blue Still I've got to find you It's just like looking for a raindrop in the ocean Searching for a dewdrop in the dew Still I've got to find you I'll roam the town in hope that we'll meet Look at each face I pass on the street Sometimes I feel the beat of your feet But it's just my imagination Though it's like looking for a needle in a haystack Still I'll follow everything you do 'Cause I've got to find you.

Fred Astaire "CRAZY FEET" (1930)

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Duration: 2:56
Published: 2009-07-14
Uploaded: 2011-01-13
Author: bsgs98

"Crazy Feet" Words and Music - Sidney Mitchell, Con Conrad and Archie Gottler Sung by Fred Astaire Recorded March 26, 1930, London Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 June 22, 1987) Dancing giant, singing and acting star of stage and screen for over 50 years. Generally considered most talented of dancers. Performed in smooth, elegant style, developed many intricate and innovative routines. Sang in light and sophisticated manner, adept in delivery of lyrics. A favorite of many composers for performing their songs. Co-starred with Ginger Rogers in distinguished series of popular musicals in middle and late 30s, later worked with other dancing partners. Top movie star for four decades. First professional appearance at 5 in Patterson, New Jersey. Performed in vaudeville with sister Adele in dancing act until 1916. They began Broadway career in 1917 with supporting roles but by 1921 they were headliners. The team broke up in 1932 when Adele got married, and Fred starred in his first solo role in Gay Divorce (1932), later played the same role in London. This led to movie test and contract. Played small, uneventful dancing role in "Dancing Lady" (1933), but in late 1933 movie "Flying down to Rio" joined with Ginger Rogers as dance team in secondary leads, and was instant hit. Co-starred with Miss Rogers during 1930s in eight other popular musicals which introduced many great songs. Team broke up then but reunited once in 1949 movie. During the 1940s and 1950s ...

"Palesteena" performed by Matt Tolentino

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Duration: 3:12
Published: 2009-12-27
Uploaded: 2011-01-12
Author: MattTolentino

A very accordion-friendly tune, here's one all about Lena and her concertina. Palesteena (or Lena from Palesteena) was written in 1920 by Con Conrad and J. Russel Robinson, and falls under the category of the oriental fox trot. Once ragtime began to wear out its welcome, the songwriters of the period needed something new, and thus the oriental fox trot was born- tunes like The Sheik, Egyptian Ella, Rebecca Came Back from Mecca, Burning Sands, and many more. Palesteena is my personal favorite of the oriental fox trots, and it has been recorded by many artists from the Original Dixieland Jazz Band to the Klezmer Conservatory Orchestra. Hope you enjoy my rendition of this great old tune!

The Continental

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Duration: 3:09
Published: 2010-08-02
Uploaded: 2010-08-27
Author: dactylntrochee

From "The Gay Divorcee"(1934), this song by Con Conrad (music) and Herb Magidson (lyrics) won the first Academy Award for Best Original Song.

"Palesteena" performed by The Singapore Slingers

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Duration: 3:13
Published: 2010-02-03
Uploaded: 2011-01-11
Author: MattTolentino

Direct from 1920, here is, in my opinion, the masterpiece of the oriental fox trot genre, Palesteena. Penned by Con Conrad and J. Russell Robinson, the song tells the story of Lena, the Bronx concertina player, who goes over to 'Palesteena' and makes a big hit- one of my favorites! Since first written, 'Palesteena' has been performed by Frank Crumit, The Klezmer Conservatory Ensemble, The Original Dixieland Jass Band, the New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra, Alex Meixner, Dan Levinson, Bob Crosby, Eddie Cantor, The Green Brothers, and now, the Singapore Slingers. Enjoy their rendition from their January 17 performance at the Unity Church in Dallas, TX. For more information and booking info, contact Matt Tolentino at bornaramblerman@hotmail.com

Breakaway

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Duration: 3:54
Published: 2009-05-30
Uploaded: 2010-08-23
Author: Inverfar

The Breakaway Music and lyrics by Con Conrad, Sidney Mitchell and Archie Gottler and featured in the incredibly successful All Talking Picture Movietone Follies of 1929. Movietone Follies of 1929 contained some truly great numbers including The Breakaway, Thats you Baby, Why cant I be like you Big City Blues, The Varsity Drag and Walking with Susie. These numbers were recorded and performed by many of the leading dance bands and orchestras at the time ensuring their popularity for generations to come. The Footloose Dance Orchestra, on their recent North of England Tour, performs "The Breakaway a Fox-Trot with Music and lyrics by Con Conrad, Sidney Mitchell and Archie Gottler arranged for this performance by Frank Skinner in 1929. The FDO are dedicated to performing authentic music from the 1920/30s.

1930s American-Latin Swing: The Continental - Jolly Coburn's Orch.

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Duration: 2:43
Published: 2011-01-05
Uploaded: 2011-01-13
Author: 240252

Jolly Coburn & His Orchestra, Vocal chorus by H. Van Emburgh & Roy Strom -- The Continental (You Kiss While You Dance) Fox-trot from RKO Picture "The Gay Divorcee" (Herb Magidson /Con Conrad), Victor 1934 (USA; Spanish pressing) NOTE: Jolly COBURN: perhaps the YT wievers will help, for I can't boast about finding anything special about that excellent orchestra. A little more has been found about Harold Van EMBURGH: born in 1905 -- and died in 1975 in NYC, he was a professional musician and a singer who sung with dance orchestras and on the radio. As for Roy STROM -- he must have been a valued singer and violinist, for his name is featured with renowned orchestras: with Arnold Johnson's, Johnny Johnson and his Staler Pennsylvanians or van Steeden's band.

Leo Reisman - I May Be Dancing With Somebody Else (1926)

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Duration: 3:08
Published: 2010-10-11
Uploaded: 2010-11-17
Author: bsgs98

I May Be Dancing With Somebody Else Lyrics by Lew Brown and Sidney Clare Music by Con Conrad Leo Reisman and His Orchestra Recorded May 9, 1926 Columbia 653-D Leo Reisman was born in Boston, Massachussetts, in 1897, and soon became an accomplished violinist and piano player. Although he was first violinist with the Baltimore Symphony orchestra, he left classical music to form his own dance band, playing in hotels and touring the country before settling in 1919 at the Hotel Brunswick in Boston for ten years, where it played for the local high society. In 1929 the band moved to the Central Park Casino in New York and then to the Waldorf-Astoria for a considerable time. Big names associated with the band include pianists Nat Brandwynne and Eddy Duchin, and vocalists Lee Wiley, Fred Astaire and Dinah Shore. Reisman died in December 1961.

Ma! (He's Makin' Eyes ...) - complete lyrics - Genie

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Duration: 2:16
Published: 2009-08-04
Uploaded: 2010-12-31
Author: WildeNotesMusic

Genie (Wilde-Notes Music) sings both verses of "Ma! (He's Makin' Eyes At Me!), with the three slight chorus variations. The lyrics to the verses and first chorus are from 1920s sheet music for the song and the other two choruses are from Eddie Cantor's delightful recording of the song (album: "Makin' Whoopee") "MA". (He's Making Eyes At Me).Music by Con Conrad Lyrics by Sidney Clare . 1921 Ma! He's makin' eyes at me, Ma, he's awful nice to me.Ma, he's almost breaking my heart. I'm beside him -- Mercy! Let his conscience guide him! Ma, he wants to marry me, Be my honeybee. Every minute he gets bolder -- Ma, he's leanin' on my shoulder! Ma! He's kissin' me! Little Lily was oh, so silly and shy, And all the fellows knew she wouldn't bill and coo. Every single night some smart fellow would try To cuddle up to her, but she would cry, "Ma! He's makin' eyes at me, Ma, he's awful nice to me. Ma, he's almost breaking my heart. He's good-lookin' -- Wait until he tastes my cookin'! Ma, he wants to marry me, Be my honeybee. Hurry, mom, and call for papa -- If not pa, then call a copper! Ma! He's kissin' me!" Lilly was so shy everybody could tell She'd always stay at home, she'd never ever roam. All the neighbors knew little Lilly so well, 'Cause when the boys would call they'd hear her yell, "Ma! He's makin' eyes at me, Ma, he's awful nice to me. Ma, he's almost breaking my heart. I'm beside him -- Mercy! Let his conscience guide him! Ma, he wants to marry me, Be my pride and joy. I ...

Comic Con 2010 Documentary Audition

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Duration: 9:16
Published: 2010-06-05
Uploaded: 2011-01-23
Author: FyrielArt

Hi there! My name is Holly Conrad and this is my reel for the upcoming Documentary about Comic Con. Enjoy! In the video are a few of my friends, Tayler, Ben, Tank, Steph, and the comic store guys. Ben, Tayler and I all work together at Garner Holt Productions in sunny San Bernardino County in Southern California. My friends Jessica and Alex are also in the skit, but Alex lives in Minneapolis and Jessica is in London. Ben is doing the animatronics, Tayler is making Tali, I'm sculpting the head and armor for grunt and Shepard, Neil (not shown :( ) is being awesome and creating/helping when he can, Alex is making the Illusive man and our SUPER SECRET costume (eek!). We're all self taught, none of us went to school for costume design or fabrication, we do it because we love it and we probably couldn't stop if we wanted to. I graduated with a degree in Medieval studies at UCSB, and after deciding that academia was boring, I moved into costume design. It's my dream to work in the movie industry, and I'm trying to get there one massive costume at a time, using comic con as a venue to show them off to Bioware game fans like myself. And with the news that there's going to be a Mass Effect movie, I'd love to work on the costumes for that as well. This year, we're hoping to win the Masquerade with our Mass Effect 2 themed costumes, we'll be re-creating an end scene from the game to the song Heart of Courage by Two Steps from Hell (That epic one!!) Anyway, enjoy, and wish us luck! Oh ...

Isham Jones Orchestra - "Ma!" (He's Making Eyes at Me) (1921)

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Duration: 3:27
Published: 2010-10-24
Uploaded: 2011-01-20
Author: bsgs98

Ma ! (He's Making Eyes at Me) Lyric by Sydney Clare Music by Con Conrad Isham Jones Orchestra Recorded September 1921 Brunswick 5065 Isham Jones (1894 - 1956) was the leader of an outstanding band for many years, towered above most contemporaries because of arrangements and impeccable musicianship. He had a full, rich ensemble sound and good beat enhanced by tasteful use of tuba. He was a tough disciplinarian but equally important as a composer whose songs became standards and enjoyed great popularity. Jones began in Chicago in 1915 playing tenor sax and led a trio. Later larger groups at Green Mill and Rainbo Gardens and good runs at Hotel Sherman. While touring, he played New York and appeared in London (1924). Prolific recording during 1920s and 1930s, his fame grew as he composed a hit tune or two almost every year. A top arranger of his was Gordon Jenkins and musicians Joe Bishop, tuba, Jiggs Noble, piano, Johnny Carl;son, trumpet, Milt Yaner alto sax and clarinet. Disbanded about 1942, thereafter led bands at intervals. Most notable compositions: "I'll See You In My Dreams," "On the Alamo," "Swingin' Down the Lane," "It had to be You," and "Why Can't this Night Go On Forever."

Flug mit der Condor con Conrad

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Duration: 2:42
Published: 2010-10-03
Uploaded: 2010-10-03
Author: MrMaddin82

Ted Lewis and his Band "STEPPIN' OUT" (1923)

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Duration: 3:09
Published: 2009-11-15
Uploaded: 2010-12-31
Author: bsgs98

"'STEPPIN' OUT" Words and Music by John S. Howard and Con Conrad Performed by Ted Lewis and his Band Recorded December 4, 1923, Chicago Personnel: Walter Kahn, Dave Klein - cornets Harry Raderman - trombone Ted Lewis - clarinet, director Dick Reynolds - piano Harry Barth - bass brass John Lucas - drums Ted Lewis was born June 6, 1892 in Circleville Ohio. With his brother Edgar, he played in a local boys' band. Ted organized his own band in 1910. In 1916 he went to New York, worked at the College Arms Cabaret before joining Earl Fuller's Band. During this time he also toured in vaudeville. In 1917 he formed his first professional band. In the mid 1920s he had his own night club and appeared there often. His career spanned more than 60 years. He worked mostly as a band leader, featured on clarinet and vocals, sang in a lazy, half-talking style that earned the title "The High-Hat Tragedian of Song." His famed trademark was the battered top hat and catch-phrase "Is Everybody happy?" During his career he employed many famous jazz musicians including: George Brunis, Don Murray, Muggsie Spanier, and Jimmy Dorsey. His recordings in the 1930s often featured outstanding personnel such as Benny Goodman and Fats Waller. In the 1930s and 1940s, he led larger sweet-styled bands, and toured with his own show in the 1950s. His last major engagement was at New York's Latin Quarter in 1965. He appeared on TV several times in his later years. Ted died in New York on August 25, 1971 ...

Conrad (Con Air)

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Duration: 1:29
Published: 2010-09-20
Uploaded: 2010-10-09
Author: kirstengem

Conrad is by Con Air (HOLST) and Minne I by Locato Video details: www.webstallions.com Con Air: www.webstallions.com

tony conrad and keiji haino, instal 06

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Duration: 3:56
Published: 2006-10-17
Uploaded: 2010-08-25
Author: djbawbag

prior to this performance, only keiji haino's cat had heard the two perform together.

Awards: 1934

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Duration: 3:13
Published: 2011-01-14
Uploaded: 2011-01-14
Author: MsInfomatix

Awards during 1934 for the following winners: Con Conrad, Herb Magidson, Conrad A. Nervig, Cornelia Meigs, Dizzy Dean, Dizzy Dean, EP Chase, Edmund Duffy, Elsie Singmaster, Erik Berry, Frank Capra, George Minot, William Murphy, George Whipple, Harlow Shapley, Harold Urey, Herbert Agar, Hjalmar Söderberg, Hubert Bennett, JE Neale, John Haldane, Louis Silvers, Luigi Pirandello

Conrad Schnitzler: Electric Garden

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Duration: 8:36
Published: 2009-05-01
Uploaded: 2010-12-30
Author: contribute2008

Conrad Schnitzler's official video #5, approved by CON to put into the internet! Music part is "Electric Garden" from LP/CD "CON", which was once re-released as CD "BALLET STATIQUE". List of CON's official videos on the net: fancymoon.com

Conrad Schnitzler: Zug

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Duration: 5:36
Published: 2009-04-01
Uploaded: 2011-01-15
Author: contribute2008

Conrad Schnitzler's official video #1, approved by CON to put into the internet! Music part is "Zug" from LP/CD "CON", which was once re-released as CD"BALLET STATIQUE". List of CON's official videos on the net: fancymoon.com

Creative Quotations from Joseph Conrad for Dec 3

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Duration: 1:33
Published: 2008-11-05
Uploaded: 2011-01-07
Author: CreativeQuotations

A thought provoking collection of Creative Quotations from Joseph Conrad (1857-1924); born on Dec 3. Polish novelist, short-story writer; He was considered a master of English prose, eg, "Lord Jim," 1900 and "Heart of Darkness," 1902.

LOOK DIARIES: Lauren Conrad Outfit (in collaborazione con RobyBerta84)

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Duration: 10:06
Published: 2010-03-11
Uploaded: 2011-01-14
Author: StyleManual

Ciao a tutte... allora questo è il primo video in collaborazione con RobyBerta84 e la prima fashion icon di cui parliamo è Lauren Conrad di The Hills. Io, ovviamente mi occuperò del look per quanto riguarda l'abbigliamento e gli accessori, mentre Roberta si occuperà di make up e hairstyle. Potete trovare il video correlato a questo link: www.youtube.com mentre, per andare nel canale della roby potete farlo da qui: www.youtube.com Vi auguro una buona visione.... (detto con la voce di Elsa Sampò *-") Bacetti a profusione.. Ciao ciao Manù

The Continental (You Kiss While You're Dancing)

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Duration: 3:01
Published: 2008-04-05
Uploaded: 2010-12-05
Author: sgudesblat

Copyright Date: 1934 Composer: Con Conrad Lyricist: Herbert Magidson Performer: Harry Roy and his orchestra From the film The Gay Divorcee (Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers) Lyrics at www.lyricsvault.info

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Ma ! He's Making Eyes At Me - Con Conrad