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Open the Door, Richard
"Open the Door, Richard" is a song first recorded by the saxophonist Jack McVea for Black & White Records at the suggestion of A&R man Ralph Bass. In 1947, it was the number one song on "Billboard"'s "Honor Roll of Hits" and became a runaway pop sensation.
Origin.
"Open the Door, Richard" began as a black vaudeville routine. Pigmeat Markham, one of several who performed the routine, attributed it to his mentor Bob Russell
, Red Callender (b), and Jackie Mills (d). Also participating were Slim Gaillard, Les Paul, Nick Fatool, and Ivie Anderson. Bass hosted these sessions, in part, to help fight juvenile delinquency.
See also.
- List of record labels
References.
- "Open the Door, Richard" (lyrics)
- "Open the Door, Richard" (notes to Jack McVea arrangement)
- "The Black and White Label," by Bert Whyatt "(