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Do you know who the gentleman is with these three lovely ladies? He’s B. A. Rolfe and he’s getting not just one, but two birthday segments on this week’s show. Are you wondering what the B. A. in B. A. Rolfe stands for? Well you’ll find out right off the bat in the first segment. But Rolfe isn’t the only one getting a birthday salute this week. You’ll also hear from Donald Heywood, including a bonus track at the end of the show. We’ll also celebrate the 120th birthday of the New York Subway system. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience.

THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: B. A. Rolfe and His Palais D’Or Orchestra

(All by B. A. Rolfe and His Palais D’Or Orchestra)
“Je T’aime” Means “I Love You”
It’s O. K. Katy, With Me
There’s Something Nice About Everyone But There’s Everything Nice About You – J. Donald Parker, vocal

Segment 2: New York Subway

Subway Sobs – Tiny Parham and His Musicians
The Subway Glide – Walter J. Van Brunt
Down In The Subway – Billy Murray
Subway – Ozzie Nelson AHO

Segment 3: Donald Heywood

Charleston Ball – Georgia Melodians
I’m Coming Virginia – Carroll C. Tate
Black Rhythm – Cab Calloway AHO / Cab Calloway, v.

Segment 4: B. A. Rolfe and His Lucky Strike Orchestra

(All by B. A. Rolfe and His Lucky Strike Orchestra)
Dance Of The Paper Dolls – J. Donald Parker, v.
I’ll Get By As Long As I Have You – Theo Alban, v.
The Flippity Flop – Billy Murray, v.

Bonus Track Smile – Ethel Waters

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