Louis Jordan - How Long Must I Wait for You

Louis Jordan performs "How Long Must I Wait for You" with his Timpany Five. Considered by some to be no more than a long running novelty act, back in the day he battled Chick Webb and conceived lyrics with wit that rivals Dylan or any modern-day rapper.

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Music: Underneath the Harlem Moon - The Brown Sisters

In this clip, the undocumented Brown sisters sing the number "Underneath the Harlem Moon." The soulful trio starts the song slow and syncopated. But this gives way to an almost swingy up-tempo rhythm more than worthy of being captured on film. Wish there was more ...

A nice complement to the Mills Brothers.

Dedicated to Mary & Tony in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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Music: The Hut Sut Song

WARNING: This absurd, cartoonish, and throroughly ridiculous soundie will brand itself in your memory.

After one viewing, the melody from this song will pop into you head unexpectedly at the most inopportune times and will remain there for up to several hours.

This singing quartet in fact is the King's Men, led by Ken Darby, a Hollywood songwriter who is said to have won at least 3 Academy Awards.

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