Oscar Brand's recordings

Subject: Oscar Brandt's recordings
From:
Date: 24 May 97 - 07:57 PM

I'm looking for any information on the availability of Oscar Brandt"s 50s recordings on Audio Fidelity label. Two albumns in particular: Backroom Ballads and Baudy House Songs, A second with the words "Seahouse Shanties" in the title. Oscar Brandt was a well known folklorist and radio personality in New York City during the 50s and 60s. Any info greatly appreciated.

Subject: RE: Oscar Brand recordings
From: Joe Offer
Date: 25 May 97 - 01:57 AM

They Rykodisc "Tradition" label reissued a very nice Oscar Brand (note spelling) CD last year. It's called "Pie In the Sky," TCD 1021. You can send an e-mail to check availability - [e-mail]. I think Ryko may have a Web site, too.

The budget-priced CD has a very generous 16 cuts, including the title song, Track Lining Chant, The Dodger Song, and The Downtrodden Landlord. Good stuff.

Now, he recorded one recently called "I Love Cats." That's a CD I wish I hadn't bought. He may have done one on dogs, too.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Oscar Brandt's recordings
From: DrWord
Date: 26 May 97 - 12:22 PM

Brand recorded (at least) two or three Bawdy (note spelling) Ballads albums, which included such notable tunes as "The Winnipeg Whore" ... I'll ask my dad if there still kickin' around his steroe.

Dennis Wood