Rapidly Rotating Records

Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Vee Lawnhurst, Harry Barris and Ruth Etting, say “Hello” and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Vee Lawnhurst
November 24 marked the birth in 1905 of composer Laura Lowenhurz, better known as Vee Lawnhurst.

Tain’t Nobody’s Fault But My Own – Bessie Brown
I’m Keepin’ Company – Lloyd Keating and his Music
And Then Some – Ozzie Nelson AHO

Segment 2: Hello
Longtime listener Dan sent an e-mail a couple of weeks ago requesting a set of “hello” songs.

Hello Lola – Mound City Blue Blowers
Won’t You Come Over and Say Hello – Clarence Williams AHO / Chick Bullock
Hello Hello – Louisiana Five
Hello! I’ve Been Looking for You – Adolph J. Hahl

Segment 3: Harry Barris
November 24 marked the birth in 1905 in New York City of sing, songwriter and actor, Harry Barris.

Mississippi Mud / I Left My Sugar Standing in the Rain – Paul Whiteman’s Rhythm Boys / Bing Crosby
I Surrender Dear – Gus Arnheim and His Cocoanut Grove Orchestra
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams – The Rhythmic Eight / Vocal Trio

Segment 4: Ruth Etting
November 23 marked the birth in David City, Nebraska of “America’s Sweetheart”, Ruth Etting.

I’ll Get By as Long as I Have You – Ruth Etting
Shaking the Blues Away – Ruth Etting
Me! – Ruth Etting

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

I’ve Got a Rainbow – Arden Ohman (November 22, 1928)
Singing in the Bathtub – Ed Smalle and Jerry Macy (November 20, 1929)
Naughty Man – Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra (November 24, 1924)

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll fulfill a request, and celebrate the birthdays of Bud Green, Eddie Condon, Ray Egan and Tommy Dorsey.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Hello
Longtime listener Dan suggested a number of “hello” songs, but here are several which weren’t on his list.

Hello Lola – Mound City Blue Blowers
Won’t You Come Over and Say Hello – Clarence Williams AHO / Chick Bullock
Hello Hello – Louisiana Five
Hello! I’ve Been Looking for You – Adolph J. Hahl

Segment 2: Bud Green
Last week marked the birth in 1897 in Austria of lyricist Bud Green.

There’s a Place in the Sun for You – Herman Kenin’s Multnomah Hotel Orch. / Ken Allen
That’s My Weakness Now – Nat Shilkret/Helen Kane
I Love My Baby (My Baby Loves Me) – New Princes Toronto Band / Les Allen

Segment 3: Tommy Dorsey
November 19 marked the centennial of the birth in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania of trombonist and bandleader Tommy Dorsey.

Copenahgen – Tommy Dorsey AHO
San Francisco – Tommy Dorsey AHO / Edythe Wright
The Sheik of Araby – Tommy Dorsey and His Clambake Seven

Segment 4: Raymond B Egan
November 14 marked the birth in 1890 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada of lyricist Raymond B. Egan.

Sleepy Time Gal – Nick Lucas
There Ain’t no Maybe in My Baby’s Eyes – Whispering Jack Smith w/Arthur Johnson, Piano
Ain’t We Got Fun – Van & Schenck

Segment 5: Eddie Condon
November 16 marked the birth in 1905 or 1906 in Goodland, Indiana of Eddie Condon.

China Boy – McKenzie & Condon’s Chicagoans
The Eel – Eddie Condon AHO
Liza – McKenzie & Condon’s Chicagoans

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Harry Woods, Tommy Morton and Daniel Decatur Emmett, hear from Arnold Johnson and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Harry McGregor Woods
November 4 marked the birth in 1896 in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts of composer, lyricist and pianist Harry McGregor Woods.

All of the Time – Edwin J. McEnnely’s Orch./ Jim Miller & Charlie Farrell, v.
Oh! How She Can Love – Jack Linx and His Birmingham Society Serenaders
I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover – Oreste and his Queensland orch/Jack Davis, v.

Segment 2: Thomas Monaco
October 28 marked the birth in 1894 of Thomas Monaco, better known as founder of the Original Indiana Five, Tommy Morton.

Croonin’ a Tune – Original Indiana Five
Jubilee Blues – Original Indiana Five
Cow Bell Blues – Original Indiana Five

Segment 3: Arnold Johnson
Listener Len in Lynden, Washington thanking me for the Spike Hughes segment last week and asking if I had any records by Arnold Johnson and His Orchestra.

After My Laughter Came Tears – Arnold Johnson AHO / Harold Arluck, Bobby Burns, Gerald Gillis, Bobby Cavenaugh, v.
Together – Arnold Johnson AHO / Roy Ingraham & Chorus, v.
What’s the Reason – Arnold Johnson AHO / Harold Arluck, Roy Ingraham, Roy Strom, v.
Get Your Man – Arnold Johnson AHO / Harold Arluck, Harold, Roy Ingraham, Roy Strom, v.

Segment 4: Daniel Emmett
October 29 marked the birth in 1815 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, of Daniel Decatur Emmett.

Dixiana – Ben Selvin AHO
Seven or 11 (My Dixie Pair o’ Dice) – Sophie Tucker
Dixie Doin’s – Tiny Parham & His Musicians

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

What a Blue Eyed Baby You Are – Edwin J. McEnelly’s Orchestra / Billy Murray, v. (November 2, 1925)
Stop Your Kidding – Ladd’s Black Aces (November 6, 1922)
Let’s Begin – Paul Whiteman AHO / Ramona Davis, v.
Manhattan – Jud Hill’s Blue Devils (November 6, 1925)

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’re gonna be lackadaisical, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Roger Wolfe Kahn, Spike Hughes, we’ll get tickled, and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Roger Wolfe Kahn
October 19th marked the birth in 1907 in Morristown, New Jersey, of bandleader and composer Roger Wolfe Kahn.

Pretty Little Thing – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO / Frank Munn, v.
Imagination – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO/Franklyn Baur, v.
Anything You Say – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO / Frank Munn, v.

Segment 2: Tickling
My friend Ernie and I were talking… so how did tickling end up as the topic?

I Feel Like a Feather in the Breeze – Art Karle and His Boys / Chick Bullock, v.
I’m Tickled to Death I’m Me – The Rhythm Rascals
The Okeh Laughing Record – Novelty Songs

Segment 3: Lackadaisical
As a public service, it’s time now for this week’s vocabulary lesson. The word for today is lackasaisical, an adjective meaning lacking spirit or livliness. A synonym for lackadaisical is lazy, so here’s a set of lackadaisical songs.

Where the Lazy Daisies Grow – Jean Goldkette AHO
Lazy – Gene Rodemich’s Orchestra / Al Jolson
Lazy Weather – The Goofus Five

Segment 4: Spike Hughes
October 19 marked the birth in 1908 in London of bass player, arranger and bandleader Patrick Hughes, better known as “Spike”.

It’s Unanimous Now – Spike Hughes and His Decca-Dents
Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia – Spike Hughes and His Dance Orchestra
Bigger and Better Than Ever – Spike Hughes and His Dance Orchestra

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

I’m Gonna Hang Around My Sugar – Varsity Eight (October 20, 1925)
April Showers – Al Jolson (October 22, 1921)
Somebody to Love Me – Red Nichols and His Five Pennies / Scrappy Lambert (October 23, 1929)

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll celebrate the birthdays of…..no one! But we will do some traveling, spread a little happiness, get healthy, hold on to some things and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Happy
We’re going to start off with some happy songs, because exactly 66 years ago today on October 16 in 1939, listeners to the NBC Blue Network heard the 15 minute radio drama “Right to Happiness” for the first time.

I’ll Do My Best to Make You Happy – Jack Payne and His Band / Jack Payne
Spread a Little Happiness – Al Starita and His Novelty Band/Binney Hale, v.
Song of Happiness – The Rhythmic Eight / Maurice Elwin, John Thorne, Cavan O’Connor, v.

Segment 2: Holding
October 10 in 1928, the show “Hold Everything” opened at the Broadhurst Theater in New York, inspiring a set of rapidly rotating records about holding things.

Don’t Hold Everything – Jack Hylton AHO / Sam Browne, v.
Hold Me – Hotel Commodore Orchestra
Hold Everything Here Comes My Girl – Bill Haid’s Cubs / Frank Wells, v.

Segment 3: Health Advice
October is a big month for awareness with three of my personal favorites being: National Sarcastics Awareness Month, National Toilet Tank Repair Month and Go Hog Wild – Eat Country Ham Month. Since it’s also Health Literacy Month and Child Health Month, here are some songs with some health advice.

Why Aren’t You Eating More Oranges – Jones & Hare
My Sweet Tooth Says I Wanna (But My Wisdom Tooth Says No) – Gus Arnheim
Love is good for anything that ails you – Joe Orlando and His Gleneagles Hotel Orch

Segment 4: Traveling
October 14 marked the birth in 1905 of Eugene Fodor, who pioneered the modern travel guidebook, so here in honor of Eugene Fodor is a little traveling music.

Goin’ Places – Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang
Among My Souvenirs – The Revelers
Traveling Blues – Polla’s Clover Gardens Orchestra

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

Sweet Jennie Lee! – Ted Wallace AHO (Cr. Roof Garden Orch)/ Dick Dixon, Ed Kirkeby, v.
Who’ll Be the One- Art Landry AHO / Al Martineau, v. (October 15, 1926)
The Lovin’ Johnson Rag – Ted Brownagle AHO (October 13, 1926)
Blossoms that Bloom in the Moonlight – Nat Shilkret AHO (October 16, 1928)

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Clarence Williams, Johnny Burke, Milton Ager and Vernon Duke, and have a vocabulary lesson.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Sempiternal
The word for today is sempiternal, an adjective and means of never ending duration; everlasting; endless; having beginning, but no end; or dateless.

Always in My Heart (Forever on My Mind) – Isham Jones AHO / Eddie Stone, v.
Forever – Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra / Franklyn Baur, v.
Always – George Olsen and his music / Edward Joyce, Fran Frey, Bob Rice, v.

Segment 2: Clarence Williams
October 8 marked the birth in 1898 outside of New Orleans, Louisiana of Clarence Williams.

Candy Lips – Clarence Williams Jazz Kings
Trouble – Clarence Williams and His Washboard Band
Wildflower Rag – Clarence Williams, Piano

Segment 3: Johnny Burke
October 3 marked the birth in 1903 in Antioch, California of composer Johnny Burke.

Annie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore – Billy Cotton and His Band
My Very Good Friend the Milkman – Jack Jackson AHO
The Beat of My Heart – Paul Whiteman AHO, Ramona and Her Grand Piano

Segment 4: Milton Ager
October 6 marked the birth in 1893 in Chicago, Illinois, of composer Milton Ager.

Ain’t She Sweet – Clyde Doerr AHO
Happy Feet – Spike Hughes and His Dance Orchestra
Happy Days are Here Again – Ben Selvin AHO / The Rollickers
A Bench in the Park – Paul Whiteman AHO / The Brox Sisters & The Rhythm Boys

Segment 5: Vernon Duke
October 10 marks the birth in 1903 in Prafianovo, Russia of Vladimir Alexandrovich Dukelsky, composer of classical music. You may know him better as one of the most successful American composer of popular songs, Vernon Duke.

What is there to say? – Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees
April in Paris – Henry Hall BBC Dance Orchestra/ Les Allen, v.
I’m Only Human, After All – Joe Venuti ah New Yorkers / Scrappy Lambert, v.

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Vincent Youmans, Ted Weems, and George Gershwin, fulfill a couple of requests, and have some, eh….indelicate songs.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Vincent Youmans
Sept. 27, marked the birth in New York City in 1898 of composer Vincent Youmans.

Tea for Two – Ben Bernie ah Hotel Roosevelt Orch
I Want to Be Happy – Trocadero Melody Boys
Great Day – Paul Whiteman AHO / Bing Crosby

Segment 2: Rudy Vallee
Listener Len requested a couple of records by Rudy Vallee, and I’m happy to play them.

Doin the Raccoon – Rudy Vallee and His Yale Men
Walkin’ Cane Stomp – Kentucky Jug Band
Outside – Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees

Segment 3: Ted Weems
September 26 marked the birth in 1901 in Picairn, Pennsylvania of Wilfred Theodore Weymes. You may know him better as bandleader Ted Weems.

I’m All Broken Up Over You – Ted Weems AHO
You Never Did That Before – Ted Weems AHO / Arthur Jarrett
Siberia – Ted Weems AHO

Segment 4: George Gershwin
September 26 marked the birth in Brooklyn NY in 1898 of Jacob Gershowitz. You know him better as George Gershwin.

Waiting for the Sun to Come Out – Lambert Murphy
Somebody Love Me – Henry Lange and His Baker Hotel Orchestra
He Loves and She Loves – Al Starita and the Picadilly Players / Eddie Grossbart

Segment 5: Indelicate
There’s a lot of vintage records with double entendre and sexual innuendo. Well, don’t misconstrue, but here’s a set of ummmmm…..indelicate songs.

Elevator Papa, Switchboard Mama – Butterbeans and Susie
Lollypop – Hunter and Jenkins
My Handy Man – Ethel Waters w/ James P. Johnson, piano

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Dave Dreyer, Lovie Austin and Don Bestor, go back to school and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Dave Dreyer
September 22 marked the birth in 1894 in Brooklyn, New York of composer Dave Dreyer.

There’s a Rainbow Round My Shoulder – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers/Dave Wilborn
Me and My Shadow – The Melody Man
I’m Following You – Annette Hanshaw
I’m Keeping Company – Lloyd Keating and His Music

Segment 2: Lovie Austin
September 19 marked the birth in 1897 in Chatanooga, Tennessee of Cora Calhoun. You may know her better as pianist Lovie Austin.

Galion Stomp – Lovie Austin’s Blues Sernaders
Charleston Mad – Lovie Austin and Her Blues Serenaders
Merry Makers Twine – Lovie Austin & Her Blues Serenaders

Segment 3: Education
Listener Cleon suggested a topic about back to school, so how about a set of rapidly rotating records about education.

You’re an Education – Jack Jackson AHO/Jack Cooper
Never Had an Education – Ramona and Her Grand Piano/Ramona
It’s You Who Taught it to me – Fats Waller

Segment 4: Don Bestor
September 23 marked the birth in 1889 in Langford, South Dakota of bandleader Don Bestor.

Charleston Baby o’ Mine – Don Bestor and His Orchestra
Ooh! You Miser You – Don Bestor AHO / Joy Lynne, v.
Rain – Don Bestor and His Orchestra

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

Hey! Hey! And Hee! Hee! (I’m Charleston Crazy) – Goofus Five (September 24, 1924)
Close Fit Blues – Clarence Williams’ Blue Seven (September 23, 1927)
The Chant – The Dixie Rhythm Kings (September 23, 1929)

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll celebrate the birthdays of J C Johnson, William McKinney, Fred Ahlert, Al Casey and have a vocabulary lesson

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Al Casey
Although September 15 marked the birth in 1915 in Louisville, of guitarist Al Casey, he unfortunately died this past week, just four days shy of his 90th birthday.

Louisiana Fairy Tale – Fats Waller & His Rhythm / Fats Waller, v.
Buck Jumpin’ – Fats Waller and His Rhythm (Al Casey, guitar.)
Tiger Rag – Fats Waller /Louis Armstrong/Al Casey

Segment 2: James C. Johnson
Pianist and songwriter James C. Johnson, born this past week, September 14, 1896 in Chicago.

Alabama Stomp (l. Henry Creamer) – Gus C. Edwards AHO/Cliff Covert
Do What You Did last night (w/razaf) – Ethel Waters
She Belongs to Me (w/Razaf) – Ted Weems AHO / Parker Gibbs, Bill Comfort, Dusty Rhodes

Segment 3: William McKinney
September 17 marked the birth in 1895 in Paducah, Kentucky of drummer William McKinney.

Okay, Baby – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers / George Thomas, v.
Hello – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers / Dave Wilborn v.
Do Something – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers

Segment 4: Word of the Week: Farrago
The word for today is farrago, a noun meaning a confused mixture, an assortment, a hodgepodge or a medley. So here’s a farrago of farragoes.

Sizzling One Step Medley – Frank Trumbauer’s Orchestra / Johnny Mercer and The Nite Caps
On With the Show Medley – Edison All Star Ensemble
Ziegfeld Follies Medley – Nat Shilkret/Victor Orch./ Brox Sisters; Fairchild & Rainger; Franklyn Baur

Segment 5: Fred Ahlert
September 18 marked the birth in 1892 in New York City of composer Fred Ahlert.

I Gave You Up Just Before You Threw Me Down – Billy Jones
Mean to Me – B. A. Rolfe and his Lucky Strike Orchestra / Unknown v.
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter – Boswell Sisters

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Billy Rose, Gus Arnheim, Charles Kuralt and Arthur Freed, and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Billy Rose
September 6 marked the birth in 1899 on New York’s lower East Side, of William Samuel Rosenberg. You may know him better as lyricist, producer, and nightclub and theater owner Billy Rose.

Overnight – Jack Payne and His BBC Dance Orch / Val Rosing
Don’t Be a Fool, You Fool – Whispering Jack Smith
The Girl I Left Behind Me – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller

Segment 2: Gus Arnheim
September 11 marked the birth in 1897 in Phildelphia, Pennsylvania of Gus Arnheim.

Back in Your Own Back Yard – Gus Arnheim AHO / Russ Columbo
Sweet and Lovely – Gus Arnheim AHO / Donald Novis
It Might Have Been You – Gus Arnheim AHO / Meri Bell

Segment 3: Roads
September 10 marked the birth in 1934 in Wilmington, North Carolina of Charles Kuralt. In 1967 he began his series “On the Road”, producing more than 500 segments and logging more than a million miles, so to commemorate Charles Kuralt, here’s a set of rapidly rotating records about roads.

I Travel the Road – Ray Noble New Mayfair / Peter Dawson, v.
The Lonesome Road – Ted Lewis AHB / Ted Lewis and The Four Dusty Travelers
Rocky Road – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers / Don Redman
Dusty Road – Nat Shilkret / Nelson Eddy

Segment 4: Arthur Freed
September 9 marked the birth in 1894 of songwriter and producer Arthur Freed.

Here Comes the Sun – Bert Lown and His Biltmore Hotel Orchestra / The Biltmore Rhythm Boys
Fit as a Fiddle – Fred Waring ah Penns / Frank Zullo & Quartet
You Were Meant for Me – Nat Shilkret Victor/Scrappy Lambert, v.

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

A New Kind of Man – Varsity Eight (September 10, 1924)
Deep Down South – Bix AHO / Wes Vaughn, v. (September 8, 1930)
Sweet Jennie Lee – Isham Jones AHO (September 10, 1930)
Hot Water Blues – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orch / Bennie Moten, v. (September 7, 1928)

Segment 6: America
Today is the fourth anniversary of September 11, and so I’m going to close with a record from 1916.

Close with America – Clarence Whitehill

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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