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Here's a little bit about myself> https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/21/nyregion/rescued-kurt-weill-recording-is-sweet-vindication-for-accidental-discoverer.html On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 at 18:15, Dennis Rooney <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > No. WERM listed plenty of minor performers. Clough and Cuming certainly > weren't infallible but they tried hard nonetheless. The question of the > spelling of the first name ought not to perplex anyone familiar with the > recording process at the time, when the artist's name might be self-suplied > but also might come from the manager or the A&R person at the session. > Mistakes were common and often not corrected. Whether the Schubert songs > seemed likelier to do better in the German market than the domestic could > also have influenced the choice. > > DDR > > On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 4:51 PM Railroads On Parade < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > Also, your contention concerning publicity for a dead Rudolf Steiner > should > > consider the addition to this discs in the WERM where not every singer > was > > entered, only those with notoriety, no? > > > > On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 at 16:41, Railroads On Parade < > > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > > > What you have added here is phenomenal. Absolutely impressive. Please > > > clarify. Is your contention Pathe made a mistake in spelling? A > French > > > record company using a German spelling of a common name? Does this > mean > > > the disc was not pressed in France? Why would a German spelling be > > chosen > > > over a French one of that name? And on 2 separate discs such a > mistake? > > > Something is not right. > > > > > > On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 at 16:00, Jolyon S Hudson <[log in to unmask]> > > wrote: > > > > > >> Sure, you can find him noted in the large advert at the foot of the > page > > >> for 'Une Grande Fete Syndicale Franco-Espagnole' > > >> > > >> https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k46984136 > > >> > > >> I'm sure the Pathé Supplements that the records was first advertised > in > > >> might have some biog but I don't have these handy - There is nothing > > else I > > >> can find - although I admit I haven't looked too hard due to a spot of > > >> gardening, hoovering [vacuuming] and general weekend stuff. > > >> > > >> Jols > > >> > > > > > > > > -- > 1006 Langer Way > Delray Beach, FL 33483 > 561.265.2976 >