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Old Folks" is a 1938 popular song and jazz standard composed by Willard Robison with lyrics by Dedette Lee Hill, the wife and occasional colleague of Billy Hill. The lyrics tell of an old man nicknamed "Old Folks" and reference his service in the American Civil War, his habit of smoking with a "yellow cob pipe", and the prospect of his death.
The song Old Folks was written by Willard Robison and Dedette Lee Hill and was first recorded by Larry Clinton & His Orchestra - Vocal Refrain by Bea Wain in 1938.
Paris All-Stars - Homage To Charlie Parker (1990)Milt Jackson (Vibraphone) Percy Heath (Bass) Max Roach (Drums) Recorded June 15, 1989 at La Grande Hale -...
Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular songs, born in Shelbina, Missouri. His songs reflect a rural, melancholy theme steeped in Americana and their warm style has drawn comparison to Hoagy Carmichael.