Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

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Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show episodes

  • Foolish Dreams, Wonderful Wrongs, and Goofus Gum!

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    Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful) - Libby Holman

    2. As Long As I'm Dreaming - Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter and his Orchestra

    3. Hot Time In The Old Town - Turk Murphy's Jazz Band

    4. Wham (Wham, Re, Bop, Boom, Bam) - Doctor Sausage and his Five Pork Chops

    5. Jack, I'm Mellow - Trixie Smith

    6. Truckin' My Blues Away - Blind Boy Fuller

    7. The Whistle Song - Vernon Dalhart

    8. What A Fool I Was - Eddy Arnold and his Tennessee Playboys

    9. You All Come - Bob Sandy and his Rhythm Rangers

    10. Little Lady - Whitey McPherson and the Rhythm Wreckers

    11. Choo'N Gum - Lynne Howard

    12. Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee - Western Playboys with Les Guthrie

    13. Goofus - Freddie "Schnickelfritz" Fisher and his Orchestra

    14. Don't Hold Everything - The High Hatters

    15. Strange Enchantment - Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra

    16. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Kitty Kallen

    17. Turn Back The Universe And Give Me Yesterday - Harry Macdonough and Orpheus Quartet

    18. Auld Lang Syne - Maple City Four with Two Ton Baker

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    58 min
  • Christmas Crooners, Jingle Bell Jazz, and Holiday Hokum: Part 2

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    Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. Don't Give Me No Goose For Christmas, Grandma - The Korn Kobblers

    2. Santa Is On His Way - Bob Wills

    3. Campanelle - Julius Larosa and Archie Bleyer

    4. Santa Baby Mambo - Pepi Adorno and his Orchestra

    5. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus - Patti Page

    6. Lonesome Christmas Blues - Blind Blake

    7. Santa Claus - Bo Carter

    8. Santa Claus Blues - Pettie Wheatstraw

    9. The Big Fat Man (With The Long White Beard) - Clark and McMullen

    10. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas - Gayla Peevey

    11. The Yule Fish - Charles G. Widden

    12. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - The Korn Kobblers

    13. All Around The Christmas Tree - The Hit Parade Orchestra and Chorus

    14. Give Me Your Heart For Christmas - Buddy DiVito with Joe Kovats and his Orchestra

    15. Christmas Island - Jack McLean and his Orchestra

    16. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer / Frosty The Snowman / Deck The Halls - The Mariners with the McGuire Sisters

    17. Christmas Time Blues - Casey Bill and his Orchestra

    18. Have A Hap-Hap-Happy Christmas - Frank Milano

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    58 min
  • Christmas Crooners, Jingle Bell Jazz, and Holiday Hokum: Part 1

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    Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. I Fell Out Of A Christmas Tree - Little Rita Faye

    2. Jingle Bells - Korn Kobblers

    3. Christmas Island - The Andrews Sisters with Guy Lombardo and his Royan Canadians

    4. Frosty The Snowman - Bud Roman and the Toppers

    5. Jingle Dingle - Julius Larosa and Archie Bleyer

    6. Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues - Sonny Boy Williamson

    7. Papa Ain't No Santa Claus (Mama Ain't No Christmas Tree) - Butterbeans and Susie

    8. Christ Was Born On Christmas Morn - Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon

    9. Christmas In Jail (Ain't That A Pain) - Leroy Carr

    10. Swingin' Them Jingle Bells - Fats Waller and his Rhythm

    11. Don't Give Me No Goose For Christmas, Grandma - Korn Kobblers

    12. Cowboy Santa Claus - The Prairie Ramblers

    13. A Cowboy's Christmas Song - Leon McAuliffe and his Western Swing Band

    14. Christmas In Florida - Hack Swain and his Music with Lon Saxon and the Sun Maids

    15. If I Were Santa Claus - Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians

    16. Christmas Isn't Christmas - Woody Wooddell and the Bailey Sisters

    17. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town / Mele Kalikimaka / Jingle Bells - Arthur Godfrey

    18. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas - Vicki Dale and the Peter Pan Orchestra

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    58 min
  • Guitar Rags, Crazy Tooters, and Christmas Blues!

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    Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. Moonlight In Vermont - Margaret Whiting with Billy Butterfield and his Orchestra

    2. Christmas Sleigh Ride - Lloyd Glenn's Combo

    3. Christmas Blues - Washboard Peter

    4. The Drifting, Whistling Snow - Slim Jim

    5. When The Snow Begings To Fall Next Summer - The Korn Kobblers

    6. Rabbit Foot Blues - Clarinet Joe

    7. Sadie Green Vamp Of New Orleans - Five Harmaniacs

    8. Chinatown, My Chinatown - Georgia Washboard Stompers

    9. Sing You Sinners - Roy Evans

    10. No One Man Is Ever Going To Worry Me - Sophie Tucker

    11. Candy And Cake - Arthur Godfrey and his Friends

    12. Roll Along Prairie Moon - Al Bowlly

    13. That Lovely Night In Budapest - Nolan Canova with Bob Pope and his Hotel Charlotte Orchestra

    14. I'm A-Brandin' My Darlin' With My Heart - Jack Guthrie and his Oklahomans

    15. You Nearly Lost Your Mind - The DeZurik Sisters (The Cackle Sisters)

    16. She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain - The Rhythm Wreckers

    17. The Free And Easy - Jack Carney with Tom Clines and his Orchestra

    18. Trombone Jitters - Al Bernard

    19. Guitar Rag - Crazy Tooters

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    58 min
  • Washboard Jazz, Goofus Blues, and Weary Worries!

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    Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. I Can't Dance - Georgia Washboard Stompers

    2. Hesitation Blues - Al Bernard and the Goofus Five

    3. Put A Flavor To Love - Wilton Crawley

    4. Rubbin' On The Darned Old Thing - Lovin' Sam Thread

    5. Frankie - Mississippi John Hurt

    6. If You Take Me Back - Big Joe and his Washboard Band

    7. I Only Want A Buddy (Not A Sweetheart) - Cody Fox and his Yellow Jackets

    8. I'm Afraid It's Love - Three Tobacco Tags

    9. The Ghost Of The St. Louis Blues - Bob Skyles

    10. When Winter Comes - Roy King

    11. I'm My Own Grandmaw - Esmereldy

    12. Satan's A-Waitin' - Sonny Burns

    13. Weary With Worry - Dave Denney

    14. Wah-Hoo - Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers

    15. Marie - Danny Stewart and the Rhythm Wreckers

    16. You Don't Know My Mind Blues - Jamaica Jazzers

    17. Way Back Home - Ralph Flanagan and his Orchestra

    18. Bonapartes Retreat - Gene Krupa and his Chicago Jazz with Bobby Soots

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    58 min
  • Taters and Turkeys, Hokum Gravy, and Gratitude!

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    Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. The Very Thought Of You - Al Bowlly

    2. What is It That Tastes Like Gravy? - Tampa Red

    3. Digging My Potatoes - Lead Belly, Brownie McGhee, Willie The Lion Smith, Pops Foster

    4. Crackers, Cheese, And Beer - Bob Wiliiams and Band

    5. When I Had But Fifty Cents - Peg Moreland

    6. Turkey In The Straw - Darrel Fischer and his Log-Jammers

    7. Turkey In The Straw - Freddie "Schnickelfritz" Fisher and his Orchestra

    8. The Drunkard Song (There Is A Tavern In The Town) - Rudy Vallee

    9. When There's Tears In The Eyes Of A Potato - Hoosier Hot Shots

    10. All That Meat And No Potatoes - Fats Waller and his Rhythm

    11. Thanks - Bing Crosby

    12. Thanks A Million - Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra

    13. My Horses Ain't Hungry - The DeZurik Sisters (The Cackle Sisters)

    14. Turkey Gobbler - Theron Hale and Daughters

    15. Thanks For The Buggy Ride - Johnny Marvin ("The Ukulele Ace")

    16. Thanks For Ev'rything - Connie Boswell with Woody Herman and his Orchestra

    17. Thanks For The Heartaches - Elton Britt

    18. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You - Chick Bullock's Levee Loungers

    19. Christmas Time Blues - Casey Bill and his Orchestra

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    58 min
  • Hollywood Ragtime, Cornball Jazz, and Wild Cat Women!

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    Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    • (If I Had) Rhythm In My Nursery Rhymes - Mound City Blue Blowers

    • La Vie En Rose - Gil Marshon with Milt Raskin's Hollywood Ragtimers

    • Kiss Kiss Kissin' In The Corn - Dale Evans

    • Get Yourself A Red Head - Hank Penny

    • Some Of These Days - Billy Carpenter and Roy Smeck

    • Home - Roy Smeck and his Trio

    • Alabama Jubilee (The Gangs All Here) - Hoke Rice

    • Everybody Does It In Hawaii - King Oliver and Roy Smeck

    • Everybody Does It In Hawaii - Jimmie Rodgers

    • A Wild Cat Woman And A Tom Cat Man - Cliff Carlisle

    • Lonely - Cliff Carlisle with Little Tommy

    • Coney Island Washboard - Five Harmaniacs

    • What Makes My Baby Cry? - Five Harmaniacs

    • When My Sugar Walks Down The Street - McKenzie's Candy Kids

    • Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home - Al Bernard

    • Give It To Mary With Love - Cliff Edwards

    • Cow Cow Boogie - Ella Mae Morse With The Freddie Slack Orchestra

    • Yearning (Just For You) - Captain Stubby And The Buccaneers

    • When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - Red River Dave and his Texas Rangers

    • The Tired Hillbilly - Cliff Edwards

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Big Time Women, Jelly Rolls, and Funny Love!

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    Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    • We'll Make Hay While the Sun Shines - Billy Merrin and his Commanders

    • I Can't Dance (I've Got Ants In My Pants) - Roy Newman

    • Settin' By the Fire - Carson Robison and His Pleasant Valley Boys

    • Love, You Funny Thing - Kate Smith

    • There's Oceans Of Love By The Beautiful Sea - Dick Robertson

    • On A Typical Tropical Night - Hal Kemp

    • Las Mananitas - Pedro Infante

    • Growlin' Dan - Blanche Calloway

    • I Aint Gonna Give Nobody None O This Jelly Roll - Emmett Miller and his Georgia Crackers

    • St. James Infirmary - Roy Evans with Rube Bloom and his Bayou Boys

    • Beale Street Blues - Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti and Jack Teagarden

    • Big Time Woman - Wilton Crawley

    • Heartache Blues - Esmereldy

    • That’s All That Matters To Me - Jack Denny with Paul Small

    • I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful) - Libby Holman

    • Singing A Happy Song - Paul Whiteman Orchestra with Ramona

    • And Then Your Lips Met Mine - Bert Lown and his Hotel Biltmore Orchestra

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    59 min
  • Jamaican Mento, Flying Saucers, and Yodeling Bananas

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    Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. I Love You From Coast to Coast - Chick Bullock with Jack Shilkret and His Orchestra

    2. Two Little Men In A Flying Saucer - Ella Fitzgerald

    3. When You See Those Flying Saucers - The Buchanan Brothers

    4. Blue Yodel #2 (My Lovin' Gal Lucille) - The Rhythm Wreckers

    5. Back In The Saddle Again - Jesse Rogers

    6. True Life Blues - Bill Monroe

    7. Bless Your Little Thumpin' Gizzard - Cousin Chickie Hopkins

    8. Invitation To Jamaica - Lord Tanomo with Charlie Binger's Six

    9. My Pigeon Gone Wild - Blind Blake and his Royal Victoria Calypsos

    10. The Man From Jamaica - Tito Puente (The King of the Cha Cha Mambo) and His Orchestra

    11. Me Donkey Want Water - Tiny Johnson and the Caribbean Serenaders

    12. Chiquita Banana - Elsa Miranda with Alfredo Antonini and his Viva America Orchestra

    13. Jamaica Farewell - Marty Franklin and His Orchestra

    14. I Want To Learn To Speak Hawaiian - Andy Iona and His Islanders

    15. Make-Believe Island - Mitchell Ayres with Mary Ann Mercer

    16. Good Evening Caroline - Al Bernard

    17. I Love To Yodel - Carolina Cotton

    18. We'll Make Hay While the Sun Shines - Billy Merrin and his Commanders

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    59 min
  • Haunted Guitars, Lazy Bones, and Merry Ghosts!

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    Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.

    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]

    Today's Tunes:

    1. Haunted Guitar - Billy Mure (Cosmic 1002)

    2. Haunted House - Lonnie Johnson And Elmer Snowden (Bluesville BVLP1011)

    3. Skull And Cross Bones - Sparkle Moore With Dan Belloc And His Orchestra (Fraternity F751)

    4. El Muerto Se Fue De Rumba (The Ghost Goes Slumming) - Marga Llergo And Rafael Mendez With The Pan American Orchestra (American Pan 021)

    5. Lazy Bones - Johnny Mercer (Varsity 8031)

    6. Dry Bones - Fats Waller And His Rhythm (His Masters Voice 9885)

    7. Dry Bones - Delta Rhythm Boys (RCA Victor 20-2460)

    8. Ghost Town - Reggie Goff With The Velvetone (London 543)

    9. The Merry Ghost From Chatham Square - Henri Rene Mussette Orchestra (Standard T5004)

    10. Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater - Unknown (The Record Guild Of America 5002P)

    11. Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - Louis Prima And His New Orleans Gang (Vocalion 3388)

    12. Save The Bones For Henry Jones - Nat King Cole And Johnny Mercer (Capitol 15000)

    13. The Haunted House - New Mayfair Dance Orchestra (His Masters Voice 6088)

    14. Blakulla Schottis (Halloween Schottis) - Eddie Jarls Quartet (Scandinavia Records 1106)

    15. Dancing Goblin - The Six Nite Lights (Parlophone 2880)

    16. Haunted House Blues - Bessie Smith (Columbia 14010)

    Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

    59 min

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Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly…