Song was written by Ernie Erdman, Ralph A. Foote, and Edward Beck.<br /><br />The Benson Orchestra of Chicago was founded in 1920 by cellist Edgar A. Benson, but he was not the ensemble's music director. He was too busy running a number of bands in the Chicago area to give focused attention to any one ensemble. He hired many musicians who later rose to fame or at least made wonderful recordings--they include pianist Don Bestor, clarinet player Volly De Faut, and saxophonist Frank Trumbauer.<br /><br />In the early 1920s, the Benson musicians were led by pianist Roy Bargy. By 1925, Don Bestor was musical director.<br /><br />Alto and soprano sax: Matthew Amaturo.<br /><br />Tenor sax: Thomas Thatcher.<br /><br />Bass sax: William Foeste.<br /><br />Clarinet: Matthew Amaturo.<br /><br />Trombone: Guy Carey.<br /><br />Trumpet: Rick Adkins. <br /><br />Violin: Joe Baum.<br /><br />Piano and leader: Roy Bargy.
