The Cats & the Fiddle
The Cats and the Fiddle was an African American singing group formed in 1937 in
Chicago, initially comprising Jimmy Henderson, Ernie Price, Chuck Barksdale, and
Austin Powell. Their breakthrough came in 1939 when they were discovered by
Lester Melrose and were signed to Bluebird Records, releasing the single "Nuts
to You"/"Killin' Jive". Over the next decade they issued several singles,
notably the hit "I Miss You So" (1940), and appeared in the film Going Places
singing "Jeepers Creepers" with Louis Armstrong. The group signed to Regis/Manor
in 1944, re‑recorded "I Miss You So" ...
I'd Rather Drink Muddy WaterThe Cats & the Fiddle
Hep Cats Swing, Vol 2. (1941-1946)
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I Miss You SoThe Cats & the Fiddle
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Life's Too Short (To Worry About That)The Cats & the Fiddle
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I Don't Want to Set the World on FireThe Cats & the Fiddle
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Romance Without FinanceThe Cats & the Fiddle
Hep Cats Swing, Vol 2. (1941-1946)
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Shorty's Got to GoThe Cats & the Fiddle
Hep Cats Swing, Vol 2. (1941-1946)
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