Imported into the United States in 1922, the “OKeh Laughing Record”--as it has come to be known--is one of the most unusual, (in its way) influential, and surprisingly enduring novelty records ever recorded. Actually, there is nothing overly complicated about the recording itself.

Otto Heineman, who founded of the company which initially bore his name, later became the General Phonograph Corporation, and finally the OKeh Phonograph Corporation, was born in January, 1877 in Lüneberg, Germany. His earliest involvement in the phonograph industry was apparently in 1902 and was described in his own words as follows:

OKeh was founded by Otto (Jehuda) Karl Erich Heinemann (Lüneburg, Germany, 20 December 1876 – New York, USA, 13 September 1965) a German-American manager for the U.S. branch of Odeon Records, which was owned by Carl Lindstrom.

Okeh released the first authentic vocal blues recording in November 1920 (Mamie Smith's "Crazy Blues", on Okeh 4169), and became a leading producer of blues and rural American music during the 1920s. The Okeh label was sold to Columbia Phonograph Company, Inc. in 1926, and came under control of the newly formed Okeh Phonograph Corporation .

Folk-pop producer/arranger Okun was born in Brooklyn. A child prodigy pianist, Okun seemed destined for a career as a classical performer until a case of nephritis left him bedridden and unable to play when he was 16 years old. Two years later, he decided to pursue a career in music education, studying at NYU and Oberlin.

2014年10月10日 · 'The History of Okeh' covers the history of the label from it's first world war roots, through the issue of Okeh's early 'race' records until its final release and, on the way, touches on everything in between, including jazz, r&b, doo-wop, rock & roll and the blues.

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2010年5月24日 · The classic model for the latter genre, The Okeh laughing record (Okeh, 1922)—which may have originated in a real situation where the recording engineer continued to record a botched session—begins with a man playing a slow, melancholy cornet solo that is quickly interrupted by a woman’s giggle.

2023年6月16日 · Okeh Records, founded by Otto (Jehuda) Karl Erich Heinemann, holds a significant place in the history of American music. This article delves into the origins of Okeh Records, its contributions to the music industry, and its enduring legacy.

The initial record is “Gue gue Solingail,” or “Song of the Crocodile.” It is sung for OKeh by Dr. James F. Roach, a New Orleans non-professional, who is gaining a widespread reputation for amateur and radio appearances.