GRADY & HAZEL COLE
Grady and Hazel Cole were a husband-and-wife duet from North Carolina whose close vocal harmonies and simple guitar accompaniment made them one of the most appealing family acts of the late 1930s. Performing on radio before entering the recording studio, they specialized in sentimental songs, gospel numbers and traditional country material. Their recordings capture the warmth and intimacy that became a hallmark of husband-and-wife country duets.
WHAT A CHANGE ONE DAY CAN MAKE
Recorded February 6, 1940 – Atlanta, Georgia
Matrix 047574-1 - Bluebird B-8480
"What a Change One Day Can Make" is a sentimental song reflecting on how quickly life can be transformed by love or unexpected circumstances. Sung in close harmony with guitar accompaniment, Grady and Hazel Cole deliver the song with an unaffected sincerity that lets the melody and lyrics speak for themselves. Their restrained performance exemplifies the gentle, domestic style that characterized much of their recorded work.
