One Sweet Letter is a pop tune from the 1920s and a dance hit during the swing era. It was popular in New Orleans dance halls of course too. Besides Bunk Johnson's and George Lewis' versions, there are Western Swing and even Metal recordings out there!
lyrics
Oh, how I need one sweet letter from you.
I'd like to read one sweet letter from you.
You know I've been praying both night and day through
Hoping to get one sweet letter from you.
Honey it's not fair, and you don't care for me dearly
If you don't mind, drop me a line, signed "Yours Sincerely."
You know that I'm praying both night and day through
Hoping to get one sweet letter from you.
credits
from Miss Noonie,
released November 23, 2013
Patrick Tevlin trumpet
Kjeld Brandt clarinet
Toby Hughes alto sax
Lindsay Kotowich trombone
Roberta Tevlin piano
Alex Ralph tenor banjo
Karl Kronqvist string bass
Chuck Clarke drums, vocal
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I happened upon Tuba Skinny and Erika L buskin’ in New Orleans on YouTube! I have Loved them ever since and play their albums daily! As a musician and band member in Canada, I can say that Tuba Skinny and their soulful renditions touched my soul in ways that have uplifted my life. We in the “great White North” can only dream of making New Orleans jazz like T S. Long Live Tuba Skinny and may their music become world wide for the enjoyment of all!! Davey1