Vincent Rose & His Orchestra-If I Have To Go On Without You

Composer and bandleader Vincent Rose (1880-1944) was active in music from the turn of the century into the early '40s, recording with his orchestra and writing hits (a few of which were used in stage musicals). Born in Palermo, Italy, Rose had extensive musical training before coming to the U.S. in 1897. He got work as a pianist and violinist in Chicago orchestras, then moved to LA and worked as music director for a hotel chain. Rose formed his own orchestra in 1904 and continued working as a bandleader into the early '40s. He collaborated with several songwriters over the years, including Larry Stock, James Cavanaugh, Raymond Klages, and Buddy de Sylva. Rose's orchestra recorded sides for various labels, including Victor (mid-'20s), Perfect (early '30s), Mellotone (mid-'30s), and more. The present recording however, might as well feature an ARC studio band. This excellent recording with Scrappy Lambert on vocal was made in 1931.