In My Merry OldsMobile - (Unknown) - Columbia No.91000 (1918)

Columbia Personal Record No.91000

"In my Merry OldsMobile" (Preformers Unknown)

Recorded: Approximately 1918
Matrix No.91000

"In my Merry OldsMobile" was published in 1905 and quickly became a popular song. It was eventually used as an advertising jingle by General Motors (who manufactured Oldsmobile).

This recording was specifically made for OldsMobile, as it appears to have been made for some sort of promotion or for advertising purposes.

While the preformers are uncredited, I would guess that it is Henry Burr and the Peerless Quartet that are preforming.

Lyrics:

Young Johnny Steele has an Oldsmobile
He loves a dear little girl
She is the queen of his gas machine
She has his heart in a whirl
Now when they go for a spin, you know
She tries to learn the auto, so
He lets her steer, while he gets her ear
And whispers soft and low...

Come away with me, Lucille
In my merry Oldsmobile
Down the road of life we'll fly
Automobubbling, you and I
To the church we'll swiftly steal
Then our wedding bells will peal
You can go as far as you like with me
In my merry Oldsmobile

They love to "spark" in the dark old park
As they go flying along
She says she knows why the motor goes
The "sparker" is awfully strong
Each day they "spoon" to the engine's tune
Their honeymoon will happen soon
He'll win Lucille with his Oldsmobile
And then he'll fondly croon...

Come away with me, Lucille
In my merry Oldsmobile
Down the road of life we'll fly
Automobubbling, you and I
To the church we'll swiftly steal
Then our wedding bells will peal
You can go as far as you like with me
In my merry Oldsmobile