The arietta from act 1, "Leb' wohl, mein Schatz", was as an arrangement for jazz band or salon orchestra released as "Jonny’s Blues" on several 78 rpm recordings. It was staged in 42 opera houses, including at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on 19 January 1929 where it was given under Artur Bodanzky with Florence Easton, Edytha Fleischer, , Michael Bohnen and Friedrich Schorr. The libretto was translated into 14 languages.
The aria from act 1, "Farewell, my dear", was adapted for a jazz ensemble or salon orchestra and released as "Jonny's Blues" on various recordings. It was staged in 42 opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on January 19, 1929, with Artur Bodanzky conducting and featuring Florence Easton, Edytha Fleischer, Michael Bohnen, and Friedrich Schorr. The libretto was translated into multiple languages.