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Following the success of the tune in the show, several prominent dance orchestras recorded the number as an instrumental, including Paul Whiteman, the California Ramblers, and Carl Fenton’s Orchestra. Lawrence returned to England in 1930, recording “Limehouse” the following year. The revue opened in January, 1924, closing in September that year after running for 298 performances. He disbanded it in 1940 due to the loss of key sidemen to World War II conscription, but he continued to be involved with the entertainment industry until his death.Įnglish actress/vocalist Gertrude Lawrence introduced “Limehouse Blues” to American audiences in the Broadway show Andre Charlot’s Revue of 1924.

In 1929 they sold over three million records and gave 700 performances in the United Kingdom and on the continent. Hylton’s ensemble became the leading dance band in England. In 1923 the Queen’s Dance Orchestra became the Jack Hylton Orchestra. In August, 1922, they introduced “Limehouse Blues,” and a month later the same group, under the name Jack Hylton’s Jazz Band, recorded a second version of the tune.

Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra (1934, #20)Ĭhart information used by permission from Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954Įnglish pianist and arranger Jack Hylton joined the Queen’s Dance Orchestra in 1921.

Duke Ellington and His Orchestra (1931, #13).

Carl Fenton and His Orchestra (1924, #14).

Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra (1924, #24).

that it became a best-seller and climbed the charts: But it wasn’t until the number was introduced in the U.S. The Queen’s Dance Orchestra in England, under the direction of Jack Hylton, introduced an instrumental version of “Limehouse Blues” in 1922.

Beginning in medieval times, the Limehouse area of London was an important port.