Summary
editA 29-second sample of Bessie Smith's 1927 song "Alexander's Ragtime Band," originally written in 1911 by Irving Berlin. Smith's cover became one of hit songs of the year. Scholars have asserted there is some evidence, although inconclusive, that Berlin purloined the melody from "A Real Slow Drag" by pianist Scott Joplin.
- Source: "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (from 78-rpm phonograph record)
- Date: July 10, 1927
- Performers: Bessie Smith and Her Blue Boys
- Songwriters: Irving Berlin
- Copyright: Sony Music Entertainment (SME) (originally recorded for Columbia Records)
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- It is of a lower quality than the original recording.
- It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted sample of comparable educational value.
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