“Valencia!“ (Paul Whiteman, 1926)

The Whiteman Band’s first electrical recording--and, no, the composer is not *that* Jose Padilla. Even today, a favorite showcase piece for tenors--here Franklyn Baur joins Paul’s band. VALENCIA In my dreams it always seems I hear you softly call to me Valencia Where the orange trees forever Send the breeze beside the sea Valencia In my arms I held your charms Beneath the blossoms high above You love me In Valencia long ago We found a paradise of love In a magic dream of memory I