“Rare 1920s Edison Cylinder Record – “I Ain’t Got No Time To Have The Blues” | Billy Murray & Ed Smalle

 “I Ain’t Got No Time To Have The Blues” (Edison Blue Amberol Cylinder #3795)

Step back into the Roaring Twenties with this spirited Edison Blue Amberol cylinder (#3795), featuring the legendary Billy Murray and Ed Smalle in a lively duet that blends early jazz phrasing with vaudeville charm. “I Ain’t Got No Time To Have The Blues” captures the upbeat resilience of post-war America, where syncopated rhythms and clever lyrics offered a joyful escape from everyday worries.

This 4-minute celluloid cylinder record is a standout example of 1920s popular music, showcasing Murray’s signature comic timing and Smalle’s nimble vocal interplay. Ideal for collectors of historic jazz, vaudeville recordings, and Edison phonograph artifacts, this piece embodies the transitional soundscape between ragtime and early swing.

🔹 Cylinder Number: Edison Blue Amberol #3795 🔹 Artists: Billy Murray & Ed Smalle 🔹 Genre: Early Jazz / Vaudeville / 1920s Popular Music 🔹 Recording Era: Circa 1923 🔹 Format: 4-Minute Celluloid Cylinder Record 🔹 Condition: [Insert condition details here]

Whether you’re curating a collection of vintage phonograph records or seeking a vibrant addition to your early 20th-century music archive, this cylinder offers both historical significance and toe-tapping charm.

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