Frank Coombs - Silver Threads Among The Gold Nelly Was A Lady

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Review by carla de queiroz castro

Silver Threads Among The Gold / Nelly Was A Lady by Frank Coombs: A Timeless Glimpse into 1920s Pop Alright, let’s talk about this little slice of history. Frank Coombs’ Silver Threads Among The Gold / Nelly Was A Lady might sound like your grandma’s dusty record at first glance, but trust me—there’s something oddly magnetic about it. Released way back in 1920 on Columbia Records, this US-born gem dives deep into vocal pop with a simplicity that feels shockingly refreshing today. It’s not trying too hard, and honestly? That’s its charm. The album (well, technically a single since it only has two tracks) gives us “Nelly Was A Lady” and “Silver Threads Among The Gold.” Let’s zoom in on these babies because they’re worth the spotlight. First up, “Nelly Was A Lady.” Man, this track hits different. There’s no auto-tune, no flashy production tricks—just Frank’s voice sailing over some understated instrumentation. You can almost picture him standing there in a dimly lit studio, leaning into the mic like he’s telling you a secret. The lyrics are bittersweet, talking about love and loss in a way that feels raw and real. Like, yo, people don’t write songs like this anymore. It sticks with you because it doesn’t try to be anything other than honest. And yeah, maybe I’m romanticizing an old-timey vibe here, but dang, if this doesn’t make you wanna sit by a window and think about life for a minute, I don’t know what will. Then there’s “Silver Threads Among The Gold.” This one sneaks up on you. At first, it seems kinda straightforward—a classic ballad about aging and staying true through thick and thin. But as the song unfolds, you realize how smooth Frank’s delivery is. He doesn’t belt it out or go for dramatic highs; instead, his voice wraps around you like a warm blanket. By the end, you’re left wondering why modern music doesn’t do this whole “subtle yet powerful” thing more often. Oh, and fun fact: this tune was already a hit before Coombs even touched it. So props to him for putting his own stamp on a timeless piece without messing it up. Now, here’s the kicker. Listening to these tracks feels like stepping into another era, sure. But what really gets me is how relatable they still are. Love, heartbreak, growing older—it’s all universal stuff. Makes you wonder if we’ve been overcomplicating music for decades now. Maybe stripping things down to their core isn’t such a bad idea after all. Final thought? If aliens ever land and ask us to explain human emotion through music, I’d hand them this album. Not because it’s perfect—but because it’s honest. And hey, who knew a couple of century-old songs could feel so… alive?

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Artist: Frank Coombs
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Nelly Was A Lady
Silver Threads Among The Gold

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Catalog Numbers

A835

Labels

Columbia

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM
  • Repress

Companies

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Record CompanyColumbia Graphophone Company

Notes

  • Counter-Tenor Solo
  • Orchestra Accompaniment
  • A: 2 takes recorded circa 1910 New York, New York; it is unclear which take is on this pressing.
  • B: Take 1 recorded circa Jan.-June 1910 New York, New York
  • Price in U.S., 85c.
  • Price in Canada, 90c.
  • Original Release Date: 7/1910
  • Label printing code CW = March 1920

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (A label): 4399
  • Matrix / Runout (B label): 4431
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side, stamped under label): [illegible]
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side, stamped under label): 1-N-47
  • Other (Label printing code): CW

About Frank Coombs

(1871 - 1941) American vocalist (tenor), Coombs saw the passing of one era of entertainment and the birth of another, and found success in both. In the halcyon days of vaudeville he worked with many vaudevilles greatest names  , Lew Dockstader, The Primrose Minstrels. He appeared in s productions and knew the great composer well. And in his later years, he returned to his home town of Seattle and found happiness in working in the new field  radio. For 15 years he broadcast a weekly show of child talent Uncle Franks Childrens Matinee, 4 years over KOL and for the last 11 years over KJR.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1920, Frank Coombs released an album called *Silver Threads Among The Gold / Nelly Was A Lady*. It was a vocal pop record, super popular for its time. What makes it stand out? It came out when music was still transitioning from sheet music to recorded sound. People were just starting to fall in love with the idea of owning their favorite songs. And get this—it was released by Columbia, one of the big players in the early days of the music industry. Tracks like *Nelly Was A Lady* and *Silver Threads Among The Gold* were the kind of tunes that stuck in your head for days. Pretty wild to think about how far music has come since then, right?