George MacFarlane - When It's Night-time Down In Burgundy (1914)
George MacFarlane
"When It's Night-time Down In Burgundy"
Victor 60121
1914
Words by Alfred Bryan
Music by Herman Paley
She lives in Burgundy.
She’s all the world to me.
Tho’ far away, both night and day,
She’s always near to me.
My sweetheart young and fair,
My heart is with you there.
When shadows fall, I hear you call,
“Where is my love, oh where?"
When it’s night-time down in
Burgundy, I want to be with you.
In that quaint old town of Burgundy with
you, dear, with you, just to bill and coo.
Just to stroll along, just to hear your song, just to
love you long, just to love you strong. When it’s
night-time down in Burgundy, I want to be with you.
George MacFarlane was born on November 17, 1878, in Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. His full name was George Jarvis McFarlane.
His parents were Joseph MacFarlane and Margaret Campbell.
This baritone was popular in musical comedies. He had his first recording session in October 1913, but Victor issued nothing from this.
Recordings made in 1914 were issued, and he remained exclusive to Victor until August 1918, when he recorded three titles for Columbia, two of which were issued (on A2624).
Because of his success in such stage productions as The Midnight Girl (1914) and Miss Springtime (1916), his Victor recordings were issued on the prestigious purple label (single-sided) and later blue (double-sided).
Victor's 1916 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane needs no introduction to Victor audiences, as his splendid baritone and his admirable work in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas during the past few years have set a standard in the presentation of those operettas, and made his name known to theatre-goers throughout America."
Victor titles include "Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline" (60123, 1914--when others cut this, it was usually given as "Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin', Caroline?" on labels), "A Little Bit Heaven (Shure, They Call It Ireland)" (60132, 1915), and "Irish Eyes of Love" (60137, 1915).
Victor's 1920 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane is at his best in an Irish song, perhaps, but he knows how to sing without using dialect."
He married Viola Belle Pratt on April 10, 1919.
He died in Hollywood in a car accident on February 22, 1932. MacFarlane was rushing to a preview of one of the films released that year in which he appeared. After mailing a letter, he was struck and killed by an automobile as he crossed the street on the way to the theater.
"When It's Night-time Down In Burgundy"
Victor 60121
1914
Words by Alfred Bryan
Music by Herman Paley
She lives in Burgundy.
She’s all the world to me.
Tho’ far away, both night and day,
She’s always near to me.
My sweetheart young and fair,
My heart is with you there.
When shadows fall, I hear you call,
“Where is my love, oh where?"
When it’s night-time down in
Burgundy, I want to be with you.
In that quaint old town of Burgundy with
you, dear, with you, just to bill and coo.
Just to stroll along, just to hear your song, just to
love you long, just to love you strong. When it’s
night-time down in Burgundy, I want to be with you.
George MacFarlane was born on November 17, 1878, in Frontenac, Ontario, Canada. His full name was George Jarvis McFarlane.
His parents were Joseph MacFarlane and Margaret Campbell.
This baritone was popular in musical comedies. He had his first recording session in October 1913, but Victor issued nothing from this.
Recordings made in 1914 were issued, and he remained exclusive to Victor until August 1918, when he recorded three titles for Columbia, two of which were issued (on A2624).
Because of his success in such stage productions as The Midnight Girl (1914) and Miss Springtime (1916), his Victor recordings were issued on the prestigious purple label (single-sided) and later blue (double-sided).
Victor's 1916 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane needs no introduction to Victor audiences, as his splendid baritone and his admirable work in the Gilbert and Sullivan operas during the past few years have set a standard in the presentation of those operettas, and made his name known to theatre-goers throughout America."
Victor titles include "Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline" (60123, 1914--when others cut this, it was usually given as "Can't Yo' Heah Me Callin', Caroline?" on labels), "A Little Bit Heaven (Shure, They Call It Ireland)" (60132, 1915), and "Irish Eyes of Love" (60137, 1915).
Victor's 1920 catalog states, "Mr. MacFarlane is at his best in an Irish song, perhaps, but he knows how to sing without using dialect."
He married Viola Belle Pratt on April 10, 1919.
He died in Hollywood in a car accident on February 22, 1932. MacFarlane was rushing to a preview of one of the films released that year in which he appeared. After mailing a letter, he was struck and killed by an automobile as he crossed the street on the way to the theater.
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