The Troubadours - I Idolize My Baby's Eyes

The Troubadours was a pseudonym used by Victor house bands, often led by Nat Shilkret. I'm not sure, however if it is the case on this recording. The only certainty here is the vocal by Chick Bullock (1908-1981), who recorded some 500 tunes over the course of his career. Bullock never performed live. He may have been born in Butte, Montana, but the exact date and place of birth are unknown. He was raised by a British family and began his career in vaudeville and in movie palaces behind silent films. His career as a studio musician took off in the late 20s, and in the 30s he sang with musicians such as Duke Ellington, Luis Russell, Cab Calloway, Bunny Berigan, Bill Coleman, Jack Teagarden, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Joe Venuti, and Eddie Lang. Bullock was so popular that he used pseudonyms, including the name Sleepy Hall. In the 40s the World War II recording ban essentially ended Bullock's career. He moved to California and took up real estate. This great record was made in 1931.