Back then, this was a big hit for Van & Schenck, but the present record is a hot jazz version recorded by Louis Mitchell's Jazz Kings. This group was among the first ensembles to present syncopated music to European audiences. Mitchell's performing career stretches back to the very early 20th century; He traveled several times between Europe and the United States, the periods of stay abroad becoming longer and longer each time. Mitchell at first focused on the United Kingdom, taking on a residency at the Piccadilly Restaurant, touring with a variety show called Jordan & Mitchell, forming his own Syncopating Septette, and putting on solo drumming demonstrations. In 1918 he began working as both vocalist and drummer in James Reese Europe's Clef Club Band back in New York City. Soon he assembled a new group of his own, the Jazz Kings, and returned to the States He developed a style of classic jazz that included French influences, creating syncopated versions of popular French songs. This great record was made in January of 1922.
