Ben Selvin And His Novelty Orchestra
Ben Selvin (March 5, 1898 - July 15, 1980), son of Russian-immigrant Jewish… Read Full Bio ↴Ben Selvin (March 5, 1898 - July 15, 1980), son of Russian-immigrant Jewish parents, started his professional life at age 15 as a fiddle player in New York City night clubs. A husky lad, he looked older than he was and as such was permitted into such establishments. A mere six years later, as leader of his own dance band, he had recorded what is universally regarded as the first popular recording ever to sell a million copies. That recording, Dardanella, eventually went on to sell more than 5 million copies and some 2 million pieces of sheet music.
In addition, according to The Guinness Book of World Records and many other sources, he is acknowledged as having recorded more musical sides (on 78-rpm discs), than any other person, living or dead. One reason for this prolific output is that he recorded for dozens of different labels during this high-growth time in the industry, using a different name (or slightly different name) on each label.
It's estimated that Mr. Selvin recorded in the neighborhood of 13,000 to near 20,000 song titles; more than Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Paul Whiteman and even the other 1920's prolific bandleader Sam Lanin combined!
In addition, according to The Guinness Book of World Records and many other sources, he is acknowledged as having recorded more musical sides (on 78-rpm discs), than any other person, living or dead. One reason for this prolific output is that he recorded for dozens of different labels during this high-growth time in the industry, using a different name (or slightly different name) on each label.
It's estimated that Mr. Selvin recorded in the neighborhood of 13,000 to near 20,000 song titles; more than Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Paul Whiteman and even the other 1920's prolific bandleader Sam Lanin combined!
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01I'm Forever Blowing BubblesBen Selvin And His Novelty OrchestraBen Selvin And His Novelty Orchestra
03I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles (1919)Ben Selvin And His Novelty OrchestraBen Selvin And His Novelty Orchestra
04I’m Forever Blowing BubblesBen Selvin And His Novelty OrchestraBen Selvin And His Novelty Orchestra
05I'm Forever Blowimg BubblesBen Selvin And His Novelty OrchestraBen Selvin And His Novelty Orchestra
06I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles (Remastered)Ben Selvin And His Novelty OrchestraBen Selvin And His Novelty Orchestra
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