Charlie Palloy - Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?, 1932

Ian Whitcomb (a well known performer and music historian) writes: „Charlie Palloy is a real obscurity. Obviously he modeled his style on Russ Columbo, but all we know is that he played guitar, led a band for a while, and recorded for the short-lived Crown label. His careful pronunciation of an "s" borders on the sibilant". Jay Gorney, a composer of „Brother..." was also the autor of „You're My Thrill" from JIMMY AND SALLY, "Baby, Take a Bow" for Shirley Temple in STAND UP AND CHEER, and "What Wouldn't I Do For That Man? " for Helen Morgan in APPLAUSE. Unfortunately, his thriving career was brought to a halt in 1953 when he appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee. He was blacklisted thereafter. Recording: Charlie Palloy & His Orchestra, voc. Charlie Palloy - Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? (Jay Gorney), Crown 1932