Benjamin Bertram Leight (1893-1962) had a long career, performing under the name “Ben Light.” From the 1930s to the late 1950s, he made hundreds of recordings, and sold millions of records.
For 15 years, Ben was a headliner on the Vaudeville circuit, working alongside plate spinners and dog acts. He also appeared with theatrical greats such as Sophie Tucker, George M. Cohan and Ethel Barrymore.
In 1936, Ben Light recorded “party” records for Hollywood Hot Shots, a low-budget record label which supplied jukebox records. While Ben accompanied on piano, an anonymous male singer did the singing. These songs, with titles like “The Guy Who Put the Dix in Dixie” and “Christmas Balls,” were considered raunchy material in their day, filled with sexual innuendo and “teasing” lyrics.
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