GLAD RAG DOLL - Free Jazz Leadsheet

glad rag doll was composed by Milton Ager with lyrics by Jack Yellen in 1920. Its cheerful melody and playful phrasing made it a popular jazz and vaudeville tune.

The first recording was by Jolson’s Orchestra in New York City in 1920, capturing the tune’s lively swing and upbeat character. Structurally, it uses a 32-bar AABA form that allows room for improvisation and instrumental ornamentation.

Later renditions by jazz vocalists and small ensembles emphasized its charm and danceable quality. Lyrically, it humorously celebrates a fashionable young woman, making it lighthearted and accessible.