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padThe Barry Sisters: Their Greatest Yiddish Hits

Available on CD

Originally known as the Bagelman Sisters, the Barry Sisters were the most popular singers in the genre called Yiddish Swing, which popularized and Jazzified Yiddish folk songs. They also sang popular tunes with Yiddish lyrics (e.g., Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head).

They were often featured on the New York radio show "Yiddish Melodies in Swing" and also crossed over into the mainstream as well, appearing on American TV programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show. They also were among the few performers to tour the former Soviet Union, and came to have a large following from that country, as well many other places in the world.

Claire, with the higher voice, is still active and performing. Her sister Myrna, with the lower voice, passed away quite a few years ago.

Track List:

(Note: track listings are as they appear on CD.)

  1. Hava Nagila
  2. Bublitchki Bagelach
  3. Vyoch Tyoch Tyoch
  4. Yingele Nit Vain
  5. Zug Es Meir Noch Amol
  6. Yuh Mein Tiere Tochter
  7. Tumbalalaika
  8. Ich Hob Dich Tsifeel Lieb
  9. Eishes-Chiyell
  10. Vie a Heen Zol Ich Gayn
  11. Dem Neyem Sher
  12. Farges Mich Nit
  13. Ketzele Baroiges
  14. Ain Kik Auf Dir
  15. Chiribim Chiribom
  16. Tsi Shpait


Label: Legacy International
Catalog #: 336


Links: Yiddish Melodies in Swing exhibit at The Yiddish Radio Project web site -- features lengthy narration by Claire Barry about the Barry Sisters' music and related topics.


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