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.

This is an all birthday show, and we’ll be celebrating the birthdays of Guy Lombardo, Bud Collyer, Kay Kyser, Sammy Fain, and someone you’ve probably never heard of.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Frank Roane
Last week, June 16 marked the birth in 1893 in Lowell, Massachusetts of Francis John Roane. He was generally called Frank, and also went by the nickname of “Peach”.

Is I In Love? I Is – Roane’s Pennsylvanians/”Snowball” , Cliff Nazarro, v.
Chinatown, My Chinatown – Roane’s Pennsylvanians / Bobby Roberts, v.
Sleep, Come On and Take Me – Roane’s Pennsylvanians / Cliff Nazarro, v.

Segment 2: Guy Lombardo
June 19 marked the birth in 1902 in London, Ontario, Canada of violinist and bandleader Gaetano Lombardo, better known as Guy.

Cotton Pickers Ball – Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians
So This is Venice – Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians
Cy – Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians

Segment 3: Kay Kyser
June 18 marked the birth in 1905 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina of James Kern Kyser. You may know him better by his middle initial, Kay Kyser.

I Fell Up to Heaven – Kay Kyser AHO/Ginny Simms
Collegiate Fanny – Kay Kyser AHO
You Can’t Sleep Up Here – Kay Kyser AHO/ Sully Mason, Ginny Simms, Bill Storer, v.

Segment 4: Bud Collyer
June 18 marked the birth in New York City in 1908 of Clayton Johnson Heermance, Jr., better known as Bud Collyer.

I Was True – Ray Noble/Al Bowlly
The Camera Doesn’t Lie – Eddy Duchin AHO/Buddy Clark
Tell Her the Truth (Medley) – Carroll Gibbons ah boyfriends/Bobbie Howes, Carlyle Cousins, v.

Segment 5: Sammy Fain
June 17 marked the birth in 1902 of Samuel Feinberg. You may know him better as Sammy Fain, but if not, you certainly know his songs. For over 40 years, the Oscar-winning musician and composer wrote for stage and screen.

By a Waterfall – Layton and Johnstone
What a Day – Sammy Fain
When I Take My Sugar to Tea – Sunshine Boys

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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 22 June 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM 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’ve got some grit, and celebrate some birthdays by enjoy a non-alcoholic drink to three.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Sand
June 14 in 1834, Isaac Fisher, Jr. of Springfield, Vermont displayed a lot of “grit” in coming up with his idea, and received his patent for….sandpaper. So here to commemorate Isaac Fisher’s invention, are some rapidly rotating records about…sand.

Let’s Get Friendly – Roy Carroll and His Sands Point Orch
Love Letters in the Sand – Gene Austin
The Japanese Sandman – Paul Whiteman Ambassador Orch

Segment 2: Nappy Lamare
June 14 marked the birth in 1910 in New Orleans, of Hilton Napoleon Lamare, better known as “Nappy”.

A Little Bit Independent – Mound City Blue Blowers /Nappy Lamare, v.
Hello Beautiful – Rob Golden AHO / Nappy Lamare on banjo and guitar,
March of the Bobcats – Bob Crosby and His Bobcats / Nappy Lamare on guitar

Segment 3: Cliff Edwards
June 14 marked the birth in 1895 of Cliff Edwards.

Nobody Lied – Bailey’s Lucky Seven / Cliff Edwards
I Want Somebody to Cheer Me Up – Cliff Edwards and His Hot Combination
All of a Sudden – The Californians / Cliff Edwards

Segment 4: Fred Waring
June 9 marked the birth in 1900 in Tyrone, Pennsylvania of bandleader, songwriter and inventor Fred Waring.

I Love My Baby – Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians
Where Have You Been – Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians
So Beats My Heart for You – Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians

Segment 5: AA Approved
June 10 in 1935, Dr. Robert Smith, better known as Doctor Bob, and his friend William G. Wilson founded Alcoholics Anonymous. So here’s a set of non-alcoholic beverage songs

Black Coffee – Ray Nichols and His Four Towers Orch
A Nice Cup of Tea – Billy Merrin and His Commanders /Rita Williams
Hot Dogs and Sarsparilla – Ted Fiorito AHO / Muzzy Marcellino

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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 15 June 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM 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 hear from the high-hatted tragedian of song, pick some daisies, go to Kentucky, and hear some of what was recorded this past week in history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Daisies
June 7 marked the birth in 1909 in London of Academy Award winning actress Jessica Tandy. At age 81, she won an Oscar for her performance as a Southern lady who befriends her black chauffeur in Driving Miss Daisy. Jessica Tandy died of ovarian cancer in 1994. So here in commemoration of Jessica Tandy and her Oscar for “Driving Miss Daisy”, are some songs about daisies

Where the Lazy Daisies Grow – Golden Gate Orch
Telling it to the Daisies – Ben Bernie AHO / Scrappy Lambert, Billy Hillpot, v.
You’ve Got Me Pulling Petals off of Daisies – High Hatters

Segment 2: Ted Lewis
June 6 marked the birth in 1891 in Circleville, Ohio of Theodore Leopold Freidman, better known as Ted Lewis.

My Little Dream Boat – Ted Lewis and His Band
Somebody Loves You – Ted Lewis and His Band
Glad Rag Doll – Ted Lewis and His Band

Segment 3: This Week in Recording History
This is where we play records recorded during this past week in years past.

The Sidewalks of New York – Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra /James Lewis (June 7, 1928)
Morning, Noon and Night – Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians / Carmen Lombardo (June 7, 1933)
My! Oh My! – Eddie South and His Intl. Orch/Eddie South, v.
Magnolia- Leonard Joy/Johnny Marvin (June 7, 1927)

Segment 4: Kentucky
June 1 in 1792, the Commonwealth of Kentucky entered the United States of America as the 15th state, and the first state west of the Appalachians.

I’m Speaking of Kentucky Days – The Rhythmic Eight / Maurice Elwin, v.
Lucky Kentucky – Johnny DeDroit and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
Tuck in Kentucky and Smile – Goofus 5

Segment 5: Ted Lewis II
As promised, three more from bandleader and composer Ted Lewis.

San
Farewell Blues
Is Everybody Happy Now?

Segment 6: One More
We’ve got time for one more quick one from April 28, 1927.

One Summer Night – Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra / Henry Garden, 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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 8 June 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM 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 go down some alleys, have a safety lesson, and celebrate the month of June and the birthday of a state.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Driving Safety
A couple of weeks ago I was involved in a car accident. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and relatively minor damage, but as I went to pull off to the side of the road, the other driver got on the freeway and took off. Of course, mine wasn’t the first traffic accident ever to take place. That happened last week, on May 30 in 1896, when the first automobile accident in the US occurred in New York City. A Duryea Motor Wagon, driven by Henry Wells from Springfield, MA collided with a bicycle ridden by Evylyn Thomas of NYC. So here to commemorate Henry and Evelyn’s collision, are some driving safety tips.

The Kerb Step – Jack Hylton AHO
Stop, Look and Listen – Tommy Dorsey AHO
Stay on the Right Side of the Road – Ray Noble/Al Bowlly

Segment 2: Alleys
May 31 marked the birth in 1894 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, of John Florence Sullivan. You may know him as comedian, radio star and satirist Fred Allen. One of the Fred Allen Show’s most popular features was “Allen’s Alley,” in which Allen traded witticisms with regulars. So here to in honor of Fred Allen and “Allen’s Alley” are some songs about alleys

Down in Our Alley Blues – Washingtonians
In the Alley Blues – Lovie Austin’s Serenaders
She Lives Down in Our Alley – Irving Kaufman

Segment 3: June
Well, this being the first show in June, here is a set of rapidly rotating records about June.

Give Me a Night in June – Ipana Troubadors
I’m Crooning a Tune About June – Sunshine Boys
We’ll Be Married in June – Adrian Schubert’s DO / Irving Kaufman

Segment 4: Wisconsin
May 29 in 1848, the 30th state joined the United States of America. The 30th state is…..OK,I’ll give you a hint. It’s name is the Chippewa Indian word for “grassy place”. That’s right! Wisconsin.

Hello, Wisonsin – Eddie Cantor
Postage Stomp – Wisconsin U Skyrockets
There’s Everything Sweet About You – Wisconsin Roof Orch

Segment 5: Marriage
May 29 marked the debut in 1939 on CBS radio of the serial drama “When a Girl Marries”, and played for 18 years. So here to commemorate “When a Girl Marries”, are some songs about marriage.

Wedding Bells – Fred Rich AHO / The Rollickers
What a Wonderful Wedding That Will Be – Rhythmic Eight
Under the Honey Moon – Coney Island Jazz Band

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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 1 June 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM 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 a couple of people birthdays and a state birthday, so sit back, relax, tilt your recliner back.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Rocking Chairs
May 22 in 1841 a patent for the first reclining chair was issued. I don’t have any rapidly rotating records about recliners, but I do have some about rocking chairs.

Rockin’ Chair Swing – Mal Hallet AHO/Teddy Grace
Georgia Rockin’ Chair – George Scott Wood AHO/Frank Kerslake
Rockin’ Chair – Jack Teagarden AHO / Nappy Lamare and Eddie Miller

Segment 2: Fats Waller
May 21 marked the birth in 1904 in Waverly, New York of Thomas Wright Waller, better known as “Fats”.

Handful of Keys – Fats Waller
How Ya, Baby? – Fats Waller and His Rhythm
The Joint is Jumpin’ – Fats Waller and His Rhythm

Segment 3: Horace Heidt
May 21 marked the birth in Alameda, California in 1901 of bandleader Horace Heidt.

Turn on the Heat – Horace Heidt and His Californians
Dawn of a New Day – Horace Heidt AHO
Melancholy – Horace Heidt and His Californians

Segment 4: Carolina
May 23 in 1788, South Carolina became the eighth of the United States, so here in honor of South Carolina’s statehood, are a few Carolina songs.

Lay Me Down to Sleep in Carolina – Golden Gate Orch
When Carolina Smiles – Billy Hays AHO/Andrew T. Stanton
Carolina in the Morning – Van and Schenk

Segment 5: More Fats
Earlier I promised another set of songs from Fats Waller, so here he is.

Smashing Thirds – Fats Waller
Lulu’s Back in Town – Fats Waller and his Rhythm
Turn on the Heat – Fats Waller

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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 25 May 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM 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 be measure the temperature, measure our progress, get happy, celebrate a birthday, and hear some record recorded this past week in history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Mileage
May 12 in 1847, Mormon pioneer William Clayton invented an odometer which he called a “roadometer”, perhaps not the first odometer but we’re going to commemorate William Clayton’s roadometer, with some rapidly rotating records about mileage.

Ten Little Miles From Home – Sam Lanin’s Dance Band
(Step By Step, Mile By Mile) I’m Marching Home To You – Carolina Club Orch/Arthur Fields
Ten Little Miles from Home – Ben Bernie Roosevelt/Frank Luther

Segment 2: This Week in Recording History

Harlem Madness – The Rhythmic Eight (May 16, 1930)
18th St. Strut – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra (May 14, 1925)
A Picnic for Two – Fred Waring’s and His Pennsylvanians/ Nelson Keller, Clare Hanlon, Tom Waring, v. (May 13, 1932)

Segment 3: Nightingale
May 12 marked the birth in 1820 of nurse and health activist Florence Nightingale, so in honor of Florence Nightingale, here are some rapidly rotating records about Nightingales.

Nashville Nightingale – Charleston Seven
Nightingale Rag Blues – Hitch’s Happy Harmonists
Nashville Nightingale – Waring’s Pennsylvanians

Segment 4: Hot & Cold
May 14 marked the birth in 1686 of Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, the German physicist responsible for the temperature scale that bears his name in 1724. So here to commemorate Fahrenheit’s scale, we’re going to go from hot to cold and back again.

‘Tain’t Cold – The Red Heads
Sweet and Hot – Ben Pollack AHO
Keep the Home Fires Buring (Cause your mama’s getting cold) – Goofus Five/Blanche Vincent

Segment 5: Get Happy
May happens to be National “Get Happy” Month, so let’s finish with a set of happy songs.

Get Happy – Nat Shlikret and the Victor Orchestra / Frank Luther, Phil Dewey, Leo O’Rourke, v.
Sing a Happy Little Thing – Orpheus Dance Band /Maurice Elwin, v.
It’s a Happy Old World After All – Al Lynn’s Music Masters

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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 18 May 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM 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’re going to celebrate Mother’s Day, and a couple of birthdays.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Mothers’ Day
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed Mother’s Day as a national holiday to be held on the second Sunday of May. So here for all the mothers out there, as well as mothers to be, and anyone who has mother, is the first of three sets of songs about mothers.

Mama Inez – Fred Hall
Who Calls You Sweet Mama Now? – The Range Riders / Little Willie
Go Home and Tell Your Mother – Don Voorhees/Scrappy Lambert

Segment 2: Alice Faye
May 5 marked the birth in 1915 on New York’s west side, of Alice Jeanne Leppert. You know her better as stage and screen star Alice Faye.

Here’s the Key to My Heart – Alice Faye
Spreadin’ Rhythm Around – Alice Faye
I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm – Alice Faye

Segment 3: Mammy
Although Anna Jarvis’ is credited for having Mother’s Day proclaimed a national holiday, she was outraged by the commercialization of the holiday and filed a lawsuit to stop a 1923 Mother’s Day festival.

Mammy o’ Mine – The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
My Mama’s in Town – Lloyd Turner and His Villa Venice Orch
My Mammy – Al Jolson

Segment 4: Red Nichols
May 8 marked the birth in 1908 in Ogden, Utah, of cornetist and bandleader Ernest Loring Nichols, better known as “Red”.

Avalon – Red Nichols 5 Pennies
Look Who’s Here! – Golden Gate Orch
I’m in Love Again – Six Hottentots / Irving Kaufman

Segment 5: Love Mother
You may wish to have a tissue handy for this last set of mother’s day songs.

My Mother’s Eyes – Waring’s Pennsylvanians/ Clare Hanlon
A Letter to My Mother – Ray Noble Orchestra / Al Bowlly, v.
Baby Your Mother Like She Babied You – Vaughn deLeath

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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 11 May 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM 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 be bouncing off the walls, celebrate the birthdays of two musicians and a state, and have some flower songs.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Henry Hall
May 2 marked the birth in 1898 of Henry Hall.

Anything Goes – Henry Hall and The New BBC Dance Orchestra / Dan Donovon
Life Begins When You’re in Love – Henry Hall AHO / Geo. Elrick
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf ? – Henry Hall and The New BBC Dance Orchestra / Les Allen

Segment 2: Duke Ellington
April 29 marked the birth in 1899 in Washington, D.C. of Edward Kennedy Ellington. You know him better as Duke Ellington, a nickname he received from a schoolmate because of his regal manner and impeccable dress.

Lazy Duke – The Harlem Footwarmers / Duke Ellington, pianist
Swampy River – Duke Ellington, piano
Hot Feet – Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra / Cootie Williams, v.

Segment 3: Flowers
“April showers bring May flowers” and this being the first Rapidly Rotating Records show of May, we have some musical flowers.

I’m a Little Prairie Flower (I’m Wild, I’m Wild) – Jack Gardner’s Orch /Stanton Crocker
I’m Knee Deep in Daisies – Geo. Olsen
Violets – Cline’s Collegians / Jimmy McManus

Segment 4: Louisiana
April 30 in 1812, Louisiana joined the union as the 18th state.

Louisiana – Paul Whiteman AHO/ Bing Crosby
Louisiana Liza – Blanche Calloway AHO / Blanche Calloway
Louisiana Hayride – Billy Cotton/Alan Breeze

Segment 5: Bounce
We’re going to commemorate Mr. Hummel’s patent for rubber in April 29 in 1813 with some rapidly rotating records about bouncing.

Bouncing Around – Piron’s New Orleans Orchestra / AJ Piron
Bouncing Rhythm – Skeets Tolbert and his Gentlemen of Swing
Sepian Bounce – Jay McShann AHO

Segment 5: Musical Flowers
We have time for one more musical flower.

Starlight and Tulips – Thelma Terry and Her Playboys

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 do some dancing, we’ll have a vocabulary lesson, some family songs , and some bird songs.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Topic
Listener Mort in Great Neck, New York, pointed out that National Dance Week is April 25-May 4. I have plenty of dance songs, so here are three beginning with Mort’s favorite band, Charlie Kunz.

I’m in a Dancing Mood – Charlie Kunz Casani Club
Everybody Dance – Joe Loss/Clem Stevens
Just a Little Dance, Mam’selle – Jack Teagarden AHO/Jack Teagarden, v.

Segment 2: Peripateti
It’s time now for this week’s vocabulary lesson. The word for today is peripatetic, an adjective meaning “of, relating to, or given to walking”, or “moving or traveling from place to place; itinerant.

Goin’ Places – Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang / Arthur Schutt, piano
Wanderers – Charlie Kuns / Geo. Barclay
Singing a Vagabond Song – Nat Shilkret / Frank Luther

Segment 3: Birds
March 26 marked the birth in 1785 of John James Audobon, known for his work depicting America’s birds. So here in honor of John James Audobon is a set of rapidly rotating records about birds.

I’ll Build a Nest – Bert Lown AHO / Ted Holt
Nashville Nightingale – Waring’s Pennsylvanians
Wedding of the Birds – Fred Rich AHO / Smith Ballew

Segment 4: Family
April 25, 1938, the 15 minute serial drama “Your Family and Mine” made its debut on NBC Radio. So here in commemoration are some rapidly rotating records about some family members.

How’s Your Uncle? – The High Steppers / John Amendt
Big Fat Ma and Skinny Pa – Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five
Mother in Law – Horace Smith

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

Black and Blue Rhapsody – Alphonse Trent (April 24, 1926)
I’m in the Market for You – Bob Haring AHO (April 25, 1930)
The Lonesome Road – Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra / Willard Robison, v. (April 26, 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’re going to take a midnight ride, have a vocabulary lesson, and celebrate a couple of birthdays.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Midnight
On April 18 in 1775 at about 10 P.M., three men took to their horses to ride from Boston to Concord, MA to warn the citizens of the approaching British army. So here, in honor of the midnight ride are some songs about midnight.

Swanee Shuffle – Midnight Airedailes
‘Long About Midnight – Frank Trumbauer’s Orchestra / Jack Teagarden
Half a Moon – Midnight Serenaders / Irving Kaufman

Segment 2: Pennies
April 14 in 1902, J. C. Penney opened his first store in Kemmerer, The store was founded on two principles: cash only, and “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”, and as a matter of fact, the store was named “the Golden Rule Store.” So here to commemorate the first Penney’s store are some rapidly rotating records about…pennies.

Penny Serenade – Geraldo AHO
Five Pennies – Phil Napolean AHO
Pennies from Heaven – Carroll Gibbons / Harry Richman

Segment 3: Pukka
It’s time now for today’s vocabulary lesson. The word for today is pukka, an adjective meaning genuine, authentic or first-class, but it can connote someone who is overbearing and pretentious. So here’s a set of pukka songs.

Until the Real Thing Comes Along – Billy Merrin AH Commenders/Rita Williams
When the Real Thing Comes Your Way – Ray Noble New Mayfair
You’re a Real Sweetheart – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO /Frank Munn, v.

Segment 4: Katherine Faulkner Swift
April 19 marked the birth in 1897 in New York City of composer Katherine Faulkner Swift.

Can This Be Love? – The Travelers / Scrappy Lambert, v.
Fine and Dandy – Arden Ohman Orch/Frank Luther
Can’t We Be Friends? – Leo Reisman AHO/Lewis Conrad

Segment 5: Alex Hill
April 19 marked the birth in 1906 in Little Rock, Arkansas of composer, arranger, pianist and bandleader Alex Hill.

I’m Havin’ My Fun – Hokum Trio
Southbound – Alex Hill AHO
Ain’t it Nice? – Alex Hill and His Hollywood Sepians

Segment 5: Alex on Piano
…and I’m not quite through. Here’s Alex Hill once more. This one wasn’t written or arranged by Hill, or even performed by his band, but he does play piano.

Parkway Stomp – Albert Wynn and His Gut Bucket Five

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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