Phil Spitalny (1890, Tetiev, Ukraine, Russian Empire [now independent Ukraine] - 1970, Miami Beach, Florida) was a musician, music critic, composer and bandleader heard often on radio during the 1930s and 1940s. He rose to fame after he brought together an orchestra with only female musicians, a novelty at the time. On radio, Spitalny was introduced as Phil Spitalny and His All-Girl Orchestra featuring Evelyn and her Magic Violin. The magic violinist was Evelyn Kaye Klein, who used the professional name, Evelyn Silverstone. She helped Spitalny selecting the femal musicians. Spitalny's 22-piece band was known as the Hour of Charm Orchestra during the time it appeared on the radio program. Evelyn Kaye Klein and Spitalny married in June 1946. Spitalny appeared in at least ten musical shorts and two features. Spitalny's radio fame earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This haunting tune was recorded in 1930.
