Rube Bloom

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Reuben Bloom (April 24, 1902, New York City – March 30, 1976, New York City) was a Jewish American composer of popular songs. Rube Bloom was a multi-faceted entertainer, and in addition to being a songwriter, was a pianist, arranger, band leader, recording artist, and writer (he wrote several books on piano method). During his career, he worked with many well-known performers, including Bix Beiderbecke, Ruth Etting, and Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. He collaborated with a wide number of lyricists, including Johnny Mercer, Ted Koehler, and Mitchell Parish. During the 20s he wrote many novelty piano solos which are still well regarded today. He recorded for the Aeolian Company's Duo-Art reproducing piano system various titles including his "Spring Fever". His first hit came in 1927 with "Soliloquy"; his last was "Here's to My Lady" in 1952, which he wrote with Johnny Mercer. Bloom formed and led a number of bands during his career, such as Rube Bloom and His Bayou Boys (which was used on 3 sessions in 1930; totally 6 of the hottest recordings made in the first days of the depression, an all-star studio group containing Benny Goodman, Adrian Rollini, Tommy Dorsey and Manny Klein). At other times, he played with other bands; an example of this side of his career can be found in his work with Bix Beiderbecke and Frankie Trumbauer in the Sioux City Six. His song "I Can't Face the Music" was recorded by Ella Fitzgerald on her 1962 Verve release Rhythm is My Business, in a fabulous swin

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Halloween Classics: Songs That Scared The Bloomers Off Your Great-Grandma

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Christmas Time

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The Classic Roaring '20s

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From The Sony Vault: Silly Scary Songs

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100 Roaring '20s Classics

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Jazz Piano History (disc 7) [New York]

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Marie Antoinette (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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The Big Broadcast, Volume 2: Jazz and Popular Music of the 1920s and 1930s

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Novelty Piano Recordings (1912-1928)

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The Cotton Club

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Ragtime Piano Originals: 16 Composer-Pianists Playing Their Own Works

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The Big Broadcast, Volume 6: Jazz and Popular Music of the 1920s and 1930s

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