One of Roy Eldridge's other talents (besides being a trumpeter, drummer and band leader) was that he could sing. "Knock Me A Kiss" was another fine example of Eldridge as a performer. His cute, jazz-tinged delivery became an impressive hit after its recording on April 2, 1942 during the waning days of the record companies before a combination of materials and a musicians' strike prevent any further recording for at least two years. A laid back swinger, Eldridge swings and sings with great artistry and knows how to bring the meaning of the lyrics out better than any other singer you will hear. He even cheers the orchestra on before turning a steamy, hot blues tinged solo on his trumpet briefly before showing us why he is such as great singer.