Co-written by jazz veteran Bulee “Slim” Gaillard, who had gained fame as “Slim And Slam” with bassist Slam Stewart in the 1930s, this novelty also achieved 1946 mainstream ‘pop’ success via the uncharacteristically-swinging Alvino Rey band (listen here: ). R&B Chart Peak: 5 Original 78rpm issue on Cadet 201 - Cement Mixer (Put-Ti-Put-Ti) (Gaillard) by The Slim Gaillard Trio: Slim Gaillard (p), Tiny Brown (sb), and Zutty Singleton (d)
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