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.

The Thanksgiving holiday is coming up this week, and so this evening’s show is all about giving thanks.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving celebrations and harvest festivals have been held since ancient times by the Greeks, Romans, Hebrews, Chinese and Egyptians. I’m thankful for the opportunity to bring you some great music from the 1920s and 30s, and I’m gonna do just that.

Thanksgivin’ – Casa Loma Orch
Thanks – Lew Stone
Thanks a Million – Morton Downey

Segment 2: Thank You
Continuing this thanksgiving edition of Rapidly Rotating Records,

Thank You Mr. Moon – The New Yorkers (Dorsey Bros.) / Boswell Sisters
Thank You Mr. Bach – Henry Hall
Thank You So Much Mrs. Lowsborough-Goodby – Douglas Byng / Cole Porter

Segment 3: Thanks

Thank Your Father – Waring’s Pennsyvanians/Will Morgan / Fred Waring
Thanks – Jimmy Grier and His Orchestra / Bing Crosby
Thanks a Million – Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians / Carmen Lombardo, v.

Segment 4: Thanks for

Thanks for the Buggy Ride – Percival Mackey and His Band, Fred Douglas, v.
Thanks for the Memory – Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra
Thanks to You – Gus Arnheim and His Coconut Grove Orchestra / Bing Crosby, v.

Segment 5: Grateful

Twilight in Turkey – Stuff Smith and His Onyx Club Boys
Oh Gee, Oh Gosh I’m Grateful – Sam Browne & Elsie Carlisle
Count Your Blessings and Smile – Geo. Formby

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 celebrate the birthdays of Richard Whiting, Robert Fulton and the State of Washington. And you’ll find out Vincent J. Schaefer’s claim to fame.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Richard Whiting
November 12 marked the birth in 1891 in Peoria, Illinois of composer Richard Whiting. We could easily do an entire show of Richard Whiting songs, but we’re going to begin the show with three of them.

Beyond the Blue Horizon – Geo. Olsen
Double Trouble – Ray Noble AHO / The Freshmen
I’ll Be Blue, Just Thinking of You – Hit-of-the-Week Orchestra /Dick Robertson

Segment 2: Washington
Washington became the 42nd state on November 11 in 1889.

Rose of Washington Square – Red Nichols and His Five Pennies
Washington and Lee Swing – Johnny De Droit and the N. O. Jazz Ork
Soliloquy – The Washingtonians

Segment 3: Snow
November 13 in 1946, something was made for the very first time …artificial snow! So here to celebrate Vincent Schaefer’s invention, are some rapidly rotating records about snow.

Phoebe Snow – Ray Miller AHO
Snowy Morning Blues – James P. Johnson
I Must Have That Man – Valaida Snow
Singing in the Rain – Valaida Snow

Segment 4: Steamboats
November 14 marked the birth in 1765 of Robert Fulton. Often credited with inventing the steamboat, he actually just perfected the design. So here to commemorate the birth of Robert Fulton, are some rapidly rotating records about steamboats.

Steamboat Bill – Irving Kaufman
Blowin= Off Steam – New Orleans Owls
Steamboat Stomp – Jelly Roll Morton’s Red Hot Peppers

Segment 5: Richard Whiting
At the beginning of the show, I promised three more songs by Richard Whiting, and here they are.

You’re an Old Smoothie – Victor Young and His Serenaders / Lee Wiley/ Billy Hughes
Too Marvleous for Words – Bing Crosby
True Blue Lou – Ben Pollack/Scrappy Lambert

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 celebrate the birthdays of Adolph Saxe and Leonard Slye. Who’s Leonard Slye, you ask? Well, stay tuned and you’ll find out. We also have some songs about fathers, life and days.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Saxophone
November 6 marked the birth in 1841 in Belgium of inventor Antoine Joseph Sax. At age 20, he invented a bass clarinet and became widely known in musical circles, then invented several new families of instruments, including saxhorns, saxtrombas, and of course, saxophones. So here to commemorate Adolphe Saxe’s invention, are some about and featuring…the saxophone.

That Moaning Saxophone Rag – Six Brown Brothers
Smackin’ the Sax – Phillips Louisville Jug Band
Saxophone Blues – Brown and Terry Jazzola Boys

Segment 2: Roy Rogers
November 5 marked the birth in 1911 in Ohio of Leonard Franklin Slye. S-L-Y-E. Who’s Leonard Slye, you ask? Well, you may recognize him as the “King of the Cowboys”, Roy Rogers

When the Black Sheep Gets the Blues – Roy and the Sons of the Pioneers
Listen to the Rhythm of the Range – Roy Rogers
Hi Ho Silver – Roy Rogers

Segment 3: Days
November 7 marked the debut in 1938 over CBS radio of the serial drama “This Day is Ours”. So here to commemorate “This Day of Ours”, are some songs about days.

Let’s Call it a Day – Bob Causer & The Cornellians (Freddy Martin) /Elmer Feldkamp
What a Day! – Ted Weems/Parker Gibbs
When Day is Done – Paul Whiteman

Segment 4: Fathers
November 8 in 1939, “Life With Father” opened on Broadway. So here to commemorate “Life With Father” are some rapidly rotating records about fathers.

Pa’s Old Hat – Billy James’ Dance Orchestra /Larry Abbott, v.
The Father’s Getaway – Earl Hines
Sweet Little Papa – Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five in Chicago

Segment 5: Life
November 9 in 1948, “This is Your Life” debuted on NBC radio. So here to commemorate “This is Your Life” are some rapidly rotating records about life.

We’ll Get a Bang Out of Life – Kay Kyser AHO/Harry Babbitt, v.
There’s a Lull in My Life – Alice Faye
All My Life – Billy Merrin and His Commanders / Rita Williams, 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 take a trip to Nevada, celebrate a couple of birthdays, and take an airplane flight, so you might want to get out a ball point pen and take some notes.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Writing
November 29 in 1945, the first commercially-made ballpoint pens went on sale at Gimbels Department Store in New York City. So here to commemorate the ballpoint pen are some songs about writing

I can’t Write the Words – Lew Stone / Monseigneur Band / Al Bowlly
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down – Fats Waller and His Rhythm
It’s Written All Over Your Face – Boswell Sisters

Segment 2: Flying
November 2 in 1947, the largest airplane ever built made its one and only flight. So here to commemorate the flight of the H-1 Hercules are some rapidly rotating records about flying.

Tailspin – Dorsey Bros.
Flying Home – Lionel Hampton
On the Good Ship Lollipop – Victor Young/Mae Questel

Segment 3: Fanny Brice
October 29 marked the birth in 1891 of Fania Borach. You may know her better as Fanny Brice, the central figure in the loosely biographical film “Funny Girl”, starring Barbra Streisand.

Cooking Breakfast for the One I Love – Leonard Joy/Fanny Brice
I’d Rather Be Blue Over You – Leonard Joy/Fanny Brice
I’m an Indian – Fanny Brice

Segment 4: Gambling
Since Nevada is the gambling capital of the United States, here to commemorate Nevada’s entry into the union on October 31, 1864 are some songs about gambling.

The Song is You – Eddy Duchin Park Central Casino Orch
Horses and Numbers – Albert Gale AHO/Marvin “Skeets” Morris
Who Played Poker with Pocohantas? – Fannie Watson

Segment 5: Ethel Waters
October 31 marked the birth in 1896 in Chester, Pennsylvania of Ethel Howard. You may know her as Ethel Waters.

Don’t Blame Me – Ethel Waters
Am I Blue – Ethel Waters
Everybody Mess Aroun’ – Ethel Waters and Her Jazz Band

Segment 5: One More
Guess what! We have time for one more.

Heebie Jeebies – Ethel Waters and Her 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!

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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’ve got some songs for Halloween, which is coming up in a few days.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: B.A. Rolfe
But to get us started, last week, October 24 marked the birth in 1879, of B. A. Rolfe.

No Parking – B. A. Rolfe and His Lucky Strike Orchestra
Together We Two – B. A. Rolfe and Palais D’Or Orch
If I Had You – B. A. Rolfe and His Lucky Strike Orchestra

Segment 2: Ghostly
Halloween in a few days means it’s time for a set of ghostly songs.

White Ghost Shivers – New Orleans Owls
The Skeleton in the Closet – J Dorsey AHO
Ghost of the Blues – Piron’s New Orleans Orchestra

Segment 3: Dress Up

Ghost Dance – Truett & George
Masquerade – Anson Weeks AHO / Fred Scott, v.
Goblin Market – Joe Haymes AHO

Segment 4: Black Cats

The Little Black Cat – Billy Merrin and His Commander
Mr. Ghost Goes to Town – The Five Jones Boys
Mysterioso – Artie Shaw and His Gramercy Five

Segment 5: Haunted

Skeleton Jangle – The Original Dixieland Five
The Haunted House – Ray Noble and the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra / The Three Ginx, v.
Boneyard Shuffle – Hitch’s Happy Harmonists

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.

If you tuned in last week, you know EXACTLY what we’re going to play this evening. That’s because we’re repeating last week’s playlist. All of the songs on this week’s show were played last week, but by different artists.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Previous Duplication

12th Street Rag – Bennie Moten and His Kansas City Orchestra
A Girlfriend of a Boyfriend of Mine – Lou Gold Band/ Irving Kaufman
A Precious Little Thing Called Love – Milt Shaw & Detroiters

Segment 2: Can’t Help It Again

Bessie Couldn’t Help It – Warner’s Seven Aces
Breakaway – Dorsey Bros.
Where’d You Get Those Eyes – The Goofus Five

Segment 3: Love Again

Love Tales – Kaplan’s Melodists
Lover Come Back to Me – Victor Arden and Phil Ohman and Their Orchestra
It’s a Million to One You’re in Love – Harry Hudson’s Melody Men

Segment 4: Hot Echos

Hot and Heavy – Jack Payne and His BBC Dance Orchestra
Guess Who – Frankie and Johnnie Orchestra
Gonna Get a Girl – Six Jumping Jacks

Segment 5: 42nd Deja Vu

Forty-second street – Dorsey Brothers Orchestra / Boswell Sisters, v.
Fine and Dandy – Arden-Ohman / Frank Luther
Eccentric – Mugsy Spanier and His Ragtime Band

Segment 6: Doodle Doo Two

Doodle Doo Doo – Ray Miller and His Orchestra

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 – 20 October 2002 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 tonight’s show, we have no topics and no themes, no birthdays and no trivia. What we do have is the first of a pair of duplicate playlists. All of the tunes on tonight’s show will be played again next week, in their same order, except by different artists. A BRILLIANT programming idea, wouldn’t you agree? Why, thank you.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1:

12th Street Rag – Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra
A Girlfriend of a Boyfriend of Mine – Ted Weems
A Precious Little Thing Called Love – George Olsen and His Music / Ethel Schutta

Segment 2:

Bessie Couldn’t Help It – Rube Bloom AH Bayou Boys / Roy Evans, v.
Breakaway – Ambrose
Where’d You Get Those Eyes – Geo Olsen/Fran Frey

Segment 3:

Love Tales – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra
Lover Come Back to Me – B.A. Rolfe AHO
It’s a Million to One You’re In Love – The Virginians / Franklyn Baur, v.

Segment 4:

Hot and Heavy – Ben Tobier and His California Cyclones
Guess Who – California Ramblers
Gonna Get a Girl – Jackie Souder AHO

Segment 5:

Forty-second Street – Don Bestor and His Orchestra
Fine and Dandy – Dorsey Brothers Orchestra / Scrappy Lambert, v.
Eccentric – New Orleans Owls

Segment 6:
We have time for a couple more.

Doodle Doo Doo – The Romance of Harmony band
Crazy Rhythm – Isham Jones AHO
All By Yourself in the Moonlight – Bert Firman AHO / Maurice Elwin, 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’ve got songs composed by Terry Shand, we’ll play some midnight music, we’re going to check into some hotels, get religion, and hopefully we’ve not bitten off more than we can chew.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Terry Shand
October 1 marked the birth in 1904 in Uvalde, Texas of pianist, bandleader and composer Terry Shand.

My Extraordinary Gal – Bert Hirsch Hit of the Week Orchestra /Ralph Kirberry
I’m Sitting High on a Hilltop – Victor Young / Dick Robertson
I Double Dare You – Jack Harris AHO/Joanne Andrews

Segment 2: Midnight
September 30 in 1939, “Captain Midnight” was heard on radio for the first time. “Captain Midnight” was the undercover name for pilot and secret agent Jim “Red” Albright, but by the end of the first season, many listeners knew him only by that name. So here to commemorate Captain Midnight, are some rapidly rotating records about midnight,

Midnight Mama – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra
Midnight Dan – Edgar Dowell’s Chi. Waddlers
Half a Moon – Midnight Serenaders / Irving Kaufman

Segment 3: Gum
September 30 marked the birth in 1861 of someone whose name is familiar to most everyone here on the island…William Wrigley Jr. So here to celebrate William Wrigley Jr.’s birthday are some rapidly rotating records about…gum.

Swinging at the Chat and Chew – Original Yellow Jackets
Eee By Gum – Gracie Fields
Gum Tree Canoe – Frank Crumit

Segment 4: Religion
October 5 in 1930 marked the radio network debut of one of the most controversial figures in early broadcasting. Father Charles Edward Coughlin, known as “The Fighting Priest”, was first heard over WJR, Detroit on October 17, 1926. So here to commemorate Father Coughlin are some songs about religion.

Cathedral Blues – Tiny Parham
Confessin’ – Ben Pollack /Chester Gaylord
Washin’ the Blues from My Soul – Hal Kemp / Skinnay Ennis, v.

Segment 5: Hollywood Hotel
October 5 in 1934, the first major network radio show to originate from Hollywood made its debut, as “Hollywood Hotel” aired for the first time on CBS. So here to commemorate the debut of “Hollywood Hotel” are some songs performed by hotel orchestra

Rosie (Make it Rosey for Me) – Vanderbilt Hotel Ork
Clap Yo Hands – Hotel Commodore Ork
Somebody Stole My Gal – Bontsema’s Famous Hotel Fuller Ork

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’ve got songs about roses and drums, and we’ll celebrate the birthdays of George Gershwin and the “original radio girl”.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Vaughn DeLeath
September 26 marked the birth in 1894 in Pulaski, Illinois of Leonore Vonderleith, known as the “First Lady of Radio”, and later as “The Original Radio Girl”, when she began a career as a performer, she changed her last name into her full name and became Vaughn DeLeath.

I Wanna Be Loved By You – Broadway Nitelites (Selvin) / Vaughn DeLeath
The Man I Love – Paul Whiteman / Vaughn DeLeath
S’Wonderful – Ernie Golden AHO / Vaughn DeLeath

Segment 2: Roses
September 24 in 1933 marked the debut on CBS radio of “Roses and Drums”, which presented historical dramas with a Civil War background. So here to commemorate “Roses and Drums” are some songs about roses.

Blue Rose – Ted Weems AHO
Rose Marie – Nat Shilkret and His Orchestra /Nelson Eddy, v.
Sunshine Rose – Will Oakland

Segment 3: Drums
Well, we had some songs about roses to commemorate “Roses and Drums”. I suppose we ought to have some songs about drums.

Devil Drums – The Raymond Scott Quintette
Bass Drum Dan – Frank Trumbauer and His Orchestra
Jungle Drums – Sidney Bechet and His Orchestra

Segment 4: George Gershwin
September 26 marked the birth in Brooklyn NY in 1898 of Jacob Gershowitz. You know him better as George Gershwin. So here to begin a trio of songs by George Gershwin.

Clap Yo Hands – Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra
That Certain Feeling – The Cabaet Novelty Orchestra
Evening Star – The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra / Scrappy Lambert

Segment 5: Vaughn DeLeath & George Gershwin
Vaughn DeLeath and George Gershwin share the same birthday, September 26. I already played a couple of Vaughn DeLeath renditions of Gershwin songs in the first segment of the show, but here are a couple more.

I’m in Love Again – Vaughn DeLeath / Cole Porter
I’m Ka-razy for you – Vaughn DeLeath
I Got Rhythm – Paul Ash and His Merry Mad Musical Gang

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.

We’ve got quite a wide range of musical styles on this evening’s show, dance bands, sweet bands, jug bands, string bands, and blues bands, so you’ll want to adjust your rabbit ears antenna. We’re going to make musical trips to Arkansas and the jungle,and we’ll celebrate a birthday and a premiere.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Arkansas
September 16 in 1941, “The Arkansas Traveler” debuted on CBS radio. The show starred Bob Burns, who told tales about his kinfolk and pals back in Arkansas. So here, to commemorate the debut of “The Arkansas Traveler”, are some rapidly rotating records about Arkansas

Arkansas Blues – The Goofus Five
Arkansas Shout – Sammie Lewis and Bamville Syncopators
Arkansas – Fred Elizalde and His Hot Music

Segment 2: Rabbits
September 16 marked the birth in 1919 of Marvin Middlemark, inventor of the familiar V shaped TV set top antennas commonly known as “rabbit ears”. So here to commemorate Marvin’s invention of “rabbit ears”, are some songs about rabbits.

The Blues Jumped a Rabbit – Jimmie Noone’s New Orleans Band
That’s My Rabbit, My Dog Caught It – The Walter Family
Run, Rabbit, Run – Jack Hylton AHB

Segment 3: Alone
September 18 marked the birth in 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden of Greta Lovisa Gustafsson. You know her better as Greta Garbo. So here to celebrate Greta Garbo’s birthday are some songs about being alone (although maybe not left alone).

Alone – Hal Kemp AHO / Maxine Grey, v.
All Alone – International Novelty Orchestra
Another Night Alone – Anson Weeks AHO

Segment 4: Bill
September 19 in 1935, the 15-minute serial drama “Just Plain Bill” was first heard on CBS radio. It was “The real life story of people just like people we all know.” So here to commemorate “Just Plain Bill” are some songs about some other bills.

Bill Was a Texas Lad – JD Farley
Big Bad Bill is Sweet Williams Now – The Ambassadors / Miss Isabelle Patricola, v.
Casey Bill – Earl McDonald’s Orig. Louisville Jug Band

Segment 5: Jungle
September 20 marked the birth in 1878 in Baltimore, Maryland of author Upton Sinclair. So we’re going to have some jungle songs on Rapidly Rotating Records to commemorate Upton Sinclair’s most famous book, “The Jungle”, published in 1906.

Jungle Blues – Ted Lewis AHB
Chant of the Jungle – Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra / Frank Munn, v.
Jungle Crawl – Tiny Parham and His Musicians

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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