The Midnight Minstrels The Melody Masters - Drink Brothers Drink Betty Co Ed

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Review by Rosa Stephanie Palomino Levano

Alright, let’s dive into this quirky little gem from way back when—Drink, Brothers, Drink Betty Co-Ed by The Midnight Minstrels and The Melody Masters. Released in 1931 in Australia under the Regal label, this pop album is like a time capsule that somehow still feels kinda fun today. It’s not perfect, but hey, it’s got charm. First off, the title track, “Drink, Brothers, Drink,” is one of those songs you can’t help but picture playing at some old-school pub with blokes clinking mugs together. The energy? Infectious. Like, you almost feel guilty for not grabbing a pint yourself. There’s something about the jaunty piano and the sing-along vibe that sticks to your brain. Maybe it’s the sheer simplicity or just how unapologetically upbeat it is, but dang, it works. It’s the kind of tune that makes you wanna belt it out even if you’re just scrubbing dishes. Then there’s “Betty Co-Ed.” Oh man, this one’s got personality for days. It’s got this playful bounce to it, like Betty herself might be strutting down the street with her head held high. You know those songs where you can practically see the scene unfold? This is one of ‘em. The melody has this cheeky swagger, and the lyrics are just campy enough to make you chuckle. Honestly, I think Betty would’ve been the coolest girl in school—smart, sassy, probably always up to something mischievous. What gets me thinking, though, is how music back then wasn’t trying to be all polished and perfect like now. It’s got rough edges, sure, but that’s what makes it so real. You listen to these tracks, and they feel alive, like they were made by people who just wanted to have a good time. And honestly, isn’t that what music’s supposed to do? Here’s the kicker: listening to this album in 2023 feels like eavesdropping on a party from another era. Like, imagine explaining Spotify to someone from 1931. Their minds would explode! But hey, maybe that’s why albums like this matter—they remind us how far we’ve come while keeping a piece of the past alive. Cheers to that, mates.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Betty Co-Ed
Drink, Brothers, Drink

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Catalog Numbers

G21051

Labels

Regal

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM
  • Double Track Record

Notes

  • Double Track Record [plays a different version of each title depending on where the needle is placed on the rim of the record].
  • A1 - Waltz by The Midnight Minstrels
  • A2 - Song by The Melody Masters (with piano)
  • B1 - 6/8 One step by The Midnight Minstrels
  • B2 - Song by The Melody Masters (with piano)

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): CAR 565
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): CAR 566

About The Midnight Minstrels The Melody Masters

Pseudonym used on Regal (UK) for various British and American dance bands. American orchestras with recordings released under this pseudonym include Fred Rich and his Orchestra, and Ben Barton and his Orchestra.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: Back in 1931, Australia had its own pop music scene, and The Midnight Minstrels, also known as The Melody Masters, were part of it. They released an album called *Drink, Brothers, Drink Betty Co-Ed* under the Regal label. It’s wild to think about how people back then were jamming to tracks like "Drink, Brothers, Drink" and "Betty Co-Ed." Pop music has definitely changed a lot since then, but this album gives us a little peek into what entertained folks nearly a century ago.