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I’m not going to ask if you know who this artist is, because I imagine most everyone reading this does. Yup, he’s legendary opera lyric tenor Luciano Pavarotti. So why is he featured in this week’s playlist? And why is this called a “Tosca” edition of the show? Well, you’ll find out in the final segment and even hear Pavarotti sing an aria. I’ll also share a personal anecdote involving him!. But before that, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of L. Wolfe Gilbert and Chris Bouchillon. We’ll also have not one, but two Rapidly Rotating Records vocabulary lessons, playing records about egotists and neighbors. 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: Vaniloquent

I Love Me – Jack Haley
I’m The Guy – Billy Murray
If I Were You I’d Fall In Love With Me – Eddie Walters

Segment 2: L. Wolfe Gilbert

Waiting For The Robert E. Lee – Billy Cotton and His Band
Pig Latin (I yay Ove-lay Oo-yay Earie-Day) – Arthur Fields
Dance-O-Mania – Nonpariel Novelty Band

Segment 3: Voisinage

Neighbors – Van Eps Dance Orchestra / Howard Phillips, v.
Neighbors – Marie Cahill

Segment 4: Christ Bouchillon

Speed Maniac – Chris Bouchillon
Hannah – Chris Bouchillon
Chris Visits The Barber Ship – Chris Bouchillon

Segment 5: Avalon and Tosca

Aria: E lucevan le stelle from Tosca, Act III (Puccini) – Luciano Pavarotti
Avalon – Cab Calloway AHO / Cab Calloway, v.
Avalon Town – Arthur Ross and His Westerners (Lou Gold AHO) / Tom Frawley (Irving Kaufman), v.

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