Poor People Of Paris / Pennsylvania Polka
Jimmy Caro, Fred Bergin
- Artist
- Jimmy Caro, Fred Bergin
- Label
- Rinx Records
- Catalog number
- 45-225
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM
- Country
- US
- Genre
- Pop
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Released on the independent Rinx Records label, this 45 RPM single showcases the mid-century trend of smaller labels capitalizing on popular international melodies and regional dance hits. The A-side features a cover of 'The Poor People of Paris', a song that gained international prominence through Les Baxter’s orchestral arrangement, while the B-side, 'Pennsylvania Polka', reflects the enduring popularity of the polka genre in American social dance music of the 1950s.
Jimmy Caro and Fred Bergin provided the instrumental performances for this release, adhering to the standard dance-orchestra styles typical of regional independent labels at the time. These pressings were aimed primarily at local jukebox operators and radio stations, serving as budget-friendly alternatives to the major label hits that dominated the national charts.
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