1935 Smith Ballew - I Won’t Dance

Описание: Posting the Ballew versions of two popular tunes from the 1935 film treatment of “Roberta,” neither of which had been included in the musical’s original 1933 stage production (see also “Lovely To Look At”    • 1935 Smith Ballew - Lovely To Look At   ). “Roberta” marked the third on-screen pairing for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, though in supporting roles to star Irene Dunne. Such secondary status for the duo ended for good with the release of their next film “Top Hat” later in the year.

From 78rpm (Austria) Kristall 4184, original U.S. issue on the ARC labels - I Won’t Dance (Fields-McHugh-Kern) by Smith Ballew & his Orchestra, vocal by Smith Ballew, recorded in NYC February 26, 1935 .
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