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Do you know who this fellow is? Many of you will recognize him by the battered top hat as Ted Lewis, the high-hatted tragedian of song. His is one of four birthday salutes on this week’s edition of the Rapidly Rotating Records. We’ll also be celebrating the natal anniversaries of Dale Wimbrow, Fred Waring and Neville Fleeson. And we’ll start off the show by laughing at some things. 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.

THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Laughing at…

Laughing At You – Egizi Olympic Theatre Orchestra
You’re Laughing At Me – Wayne King AHO
Laughing At Life – Ted Lewis and His Band / Ted Lewis, v.

Segment 2: Neville Fleeson

If I Hadn’t You – Earl Burtnett and His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra / Louis Kraft, v.
Say It With Flowers – Charles Harrison
His Majesty The Baby – Carroll Gibbons and The New Mayfair Dance Orchestra / Jack Plant, v.

Segment 3: Dale Wimbrow

Goodness Gracious Gracie – Eddie Walters
Oshkosh – Dale Wimbrow (The Del-Mar-Va Songster) and His Rubeville Tuners
Country Bred and Chicken Fed – Dale Wimbrow (The Del-Mar-Va Songster) and His Rubeville Tuners

Segment 4: Ted Lewis

Ho Hum – Ted Lewis and His Band / Ted Lewis, v.
Wah! Wah! – Ted Lewis and His Band / Ted Lewis, v.
Steppin’ Out – Ted Lewis and His Band

Segment 5: Fred Waring

Holding Hands – Waring’s Pennsylvanians
I’m A Little Bit Fonder Of You – Waring’s Pennsylvanians / Tom Waring, v.
A Love Tale Of Alsace Lorraine – Waring’s Pennsylvanians / Vocal Trio

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