Diamond Disc Record, "Mister Aeroplane Man (Take Me Up To Heaven)" / "Dawning," 1927
THF153757 / Diamond Disc Record, "Mister Aeroplane Man (Take Me Up To Heaven)" / "Dawning," 1927
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Artifact Overview
The Radio Franks were two radio performers named Frank who recorded for Edison. The little boy in this poignant song longs to have his departed mother return because he and his father miss her so much. To the lad, the developing technology of airplanes seems to offer a new way to reach her: "Mr. Aeroplane man, take me up to heaven."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Phonograph record
Date Made
02 September 1927
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Diamond disc record manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc.; "Mister Aeroplane Man (Take Me up to Heaven)," perfromed by the Radio Franks (Frank Wright and Frank Bessinger) and composed by Con Conrad and Al Sherman, lyrics by Jack Meskill and "Dawning" performed by J. Donald Parker.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1682.1629
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Condensite (Plastic)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 10 in
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