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’ve got some songs about hair, Mississippi, we’ll be celebrating Connee Boswell’s birthday and more.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Hair
On November 29 in 1825, Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” was presented in New York City. So, to celebrate, I am going to play a set of songs about…hair

Red Hair & Freckles – The Charleston Chasers
Curly Head – Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra
From the Top of Your Head – Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Orpheans / Brian Lawrence, v.
Gee I Got a GI Haircut – Spike Jones and the City Slickers

Segment 2: Mississippi
November 30 marked the birth in 1835 of Samuel Clemens. You know him better by his pen name, Mark Twain, author of The Adventure of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Roughing It and Life on the Mississippi.

Roll on, Mississippi – Roy Carroll and His Sand Point Orchestra
Mississippi Mud – Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra / Bing Crosby
Mississippi, Here I Am – Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra
Mississippi Stomp – Slim Lamar and His Southerners

Segment 3: Connee Boswell
December 3 marked the birth in 1907 in New Orleans of Connee Boswell, known for singing and arranging vocals for her jazz singing trio The Boswell Sisters, with Martha and Helvetia. Here to spotlight Connee Boswell is a trio of songs featuring Connee minus the trio.

Underneath the Arches – Connee Boswell
Humming to Myself – Connee Boswell
Looking for the Silver Lining – Victor Young and His Orchestra / Connee Boswell
That’s How Rhythm was Born – The Boswell Sisters

Segment 4: 42nd Street
November 29 marked the birth in 1895 of William Enos. You probably know him better as Busby Berkeley, one of the greatest choreographers in US movie musical history. Here are two songs from 42nd Street. Not from the soundtrack, but from Roy Smeck, Harlan Lattimore and Charlie Palloy.

Shuffle off to Buffalo – Roy Smeck , Harlan Lattimore
Young and Healthy – Charlie Palloy

Segment 5: Lady Be Good
On December 1 in 1924, “Lady Be Good”, opened in New York City. George Gershwin wrote the music and it starred Fred and Adele Astaire.

Lady Be Good – Frankie Reynolds AHO / Barbara Lane, v.

Segment 6: Bus
November 27 marked the birth in 1870 of Joseph Mack. He and his brothers John, Augustus, and William opened their first truck manufacturing plant in 1900, So here in tribute to the Mack brothers, we’re going on a bus.

Us on a Bus – 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 – 3 December 2000 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 a number of birthdays to commemorate, we make a discovery, look to the stars and talk about friends.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Astronomy
Edwin Powell Hubble, born in Marshfield Missouri on November 20, 1889. Hubble received his doctorate in astronomy from the University of Chicago. As a tribute to him, the 240 centimeter Hubble Space Telescope bears his name. And as a further tribute to him, we’re gonna play some astronomical songs.

Starlight & Tulips – Thelma Terry and Her Boyfriends
Hang out the stars in Indiana – Ray Noble AHO / Al Bowlly, v.
It’s only a paper moon – Paul Whiteman
What a little moonlight can do – The Gaumont British Dance Band / Jimmy Campbell, v.

Segment 2: Coleman Hawkins
November 21 marked the birth in 1904 of Coleman Hawkins, the first great jazz saxophonist. He joined Fletcher Henderson’s orchestra in 1924 and stayed there for the next ten years.

The Stampede – The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra
St. Louis Shuffle – The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra (clarinet)
Hocus Pocus – The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra
Body and Soul – Coleman Hawkins

Segment 3: Hoagy Carmichael
November 22 marked the birth in 1899 in Bloomington, Indiana of Hoagland Howard Carmichael, better known as “Hoagy”. So, to celebrate, here is a set of songs by Hoagy Carmichael.

Stardust – Irving Mills and His Hotsy Totsy Gang
Georgia on my Mind – Gene Kardos AHO
Lazy Bones – Casa Loma Orchestra
Rockin’ Chair – Dave’s Harlem Highlights

Segment 4: Tutankhamen
On this very day, November 26 in 1922 – The tomb of The Boy King, Tutankhamen, was discovered in Egypt by American Egyptologist Howard Carter, excavating on behalf of his patron, Lord Carnarvon of England.

Old King Tut – Sophie Tucker

Segment 5: Talk about friends
November 24 marked the birth in 1888 in Maryville, Missouri or Dale Carnegie. He was a pioneer in public speaking and personality development and he became famous by showing others how to become successful. “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” So here in commemoration of Dale Carnegie are some definitely non self-centered songs.

I Hate to Talk About Myself – Fats Waller and his rhythm
Actentuate the Positive – Kay Kyser
I’ll Be a Friend With Pleasure – Bix AHO / Wes Vaughn, 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 – 26 November 2000 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 evenings show we’re going to remark about the recenet presidential election, head to Tennessee and we don’t put on leotards.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: The Election Race
Well, regardless of how you felt about the recent presidential election, you have to admit, it was close. But, close as it was, it could have been just a little closer.

Just a Little Closer – Rudy Vallee
Come a Little Closer – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers / Quentin Jackson, v.
Just a Little Closer – Ruth Etting

Segment 2: The Sheik
November 13 in 1921, that great romancer of the silver screen, Rudolph Valentino, starred in “The Shake”, or sheek, which was released on that day.

The Sheik of Araby – Cleartone Dance Orchestra

Segment 3: More Election Results
We started off the show with some songs about the election results, and I have a couple more election songs.

It’s Unanimous Now – The Sunshine Boys
I Do Not Choose to Run – Harry Reser and His Six Jumping Jacks / Tommy Stacks, v

Segment 4: Clothes – Or Not
The original leotard was a skin-tight, one-piece garment with the lower portion resembling tights, and was designed by Jules Leotard. Last week, on November 12 in 1859, Jules Leotard made his first public appearance as the world’s first flying trapeze artist. Try as I might, I couldn’t find any records specifically about leotards, but I do have a couple of songs about other garments, or lack thereof.

The Naked Dance – Jelly Roll Morton
Short Dress Gal – Sam Morgan’s Dance Band / Sam Morgan, v.

Segment 5: Tennessee
November 16 in 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford hit the top spot on the record charts with “Sixteen Tons”, which became the fastest-selling record in history, jumping to #1 in just 3 weeks. So here to commemorate Tennessee Ernie Ford’s #1 hit, are some songs about “Tennessee” .

I Miss a Little Miss – Ben Selvin AHO / The Rollickers, v.
Sweet Henry The Pride of Tennesssee – Charlie Straight’s Rendevous Orch.
Tennessee Lazy – Coon-Sanders Nighthawk Orchestra
Tennessee Twilight – Chicago Rhythm Kings

Segment 6: Water
November 16 in 1841 – Napoleon Guerin of New York City patented the cork life preserver (a jacket containing 18 to 20 quarts of grated cork).Of course, life preservers are designed to keep you afloat in water, so here are some songs about water.

Michigan Water Blues – Jelly Roll Morton
Muddy Water – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra

Segment 7: That’s All There is
On November 15 way back in 1904, one of Broadway’s most famous phrases was uttered for the first time. Ethel Barrymore, appearing in the play, “Sunday”, spoke the famous line, “Tha’s all there is. There isn’t any more” at the end of her curtain call.

That’s All there is (There Ain’t no more) – Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra / Carleton Coon, 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 – 19 November 2000 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 have a set of “insightful” songs, and we have three birthdays to commemorate.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Miraculous
William Franklin Graham, Jr., better known as Billy Graham was born November 7 in 1918, near Charlotte, NC. In 1934, evangelist Mordecai Fowler Ham began preaching at a series of revival meetings in Charlotte, and stirred up considerable controversy with his charges of moral laxity at the local high school. Graham was led, while listening to Ham’s preaching, to commit to becoming some sort of Christian worker. So we’re starting the show off with a miraculous set of songs

Lawd, Lawd – Cecil Scott and His Bright Boys
I Believe in Miracles – Fats Waller and His Rhythm
Shades of Hades – Hod Williams AHO
Temptation Rag – Rhythm Rascals

Segment 2: Eyes
November 8, in 1895, the first X-ray pictures were taken. Thinking of X-rays reminded me of Superman’s X-ray vision, and the Ray Milland movie, X:The Man with the X-Ray Eyes”, so here are some songs about…eyes.

Be Careful with those eyes – Karl Radlach AHO
Look in her eyes – Jack Payne and The BBC Dance Orchestra
Them There Eyes – Gus Arnheim AHO
You Can’t Pull the Wool Over My Eyes – The Swing Rhythm Boys / The Rhythm Rascals

Segment 3: Listen To The Stars
November 9 marked the birth in 1934 of author and astronomer Carl Sagan. Out of the billions and billions of records with songs having to do with stars, I’ve chosen four to share with you this evening.

Counting the Stars Alone – California Ramblers
Evening Star – Dorsey Bros. Orch / Scrappy Lambert, v.
My Lucky Star – Jack Hylton AHO / Sam Browne, v.
Star Dust – Irving Mills and His Hotsy Totsy Gang

Segment 4: Criminal Music
Y esterday marked the birth in 1821 of Fyodor Dostoyevesky, political revolutionary and author of The Brothers Karamazov, The Idiot and other light classics including “Crime and Punishment”. You wouldn’t think that dreaming would be a crime. But I guess it is.

Guilty – Ruth Etting
Big House Blues – Harlem Footwarmers
I Surrender Dear – Sam Lanin’s Dance Ensemble / Paul Small, v.
The Penalty of Love – Bubber Miley and His Mileage Makers

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 – 12 November 2000 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 evenings show we’re going to be looking back at some events this past week in history, we’ve got some underground songs, some international songs, songs about cans, matches, and even a couple of songs for Halloween

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Cans
October 23 was marked the birth in 1750 of Nicolas Appert in Chalons-Sur-Marne, France. In 1795, the French government offered a price of 12,000 francs for a method of preserving food. Appert, already an experienced chef, got to work at his shop near Paris and developed his method, which involved cooking foods in corked jars. So here to commemorate Nicolas Appert are a couple of songs about cans.

Stick Out Your Can – Harlem Hamfats
Sittin’ on a Rubbish Can – Julia Gerity and her Play Boys

I can play a couple more can songs, and I will.
How Can I? – Fats Waller
What More Can I Ask – Al Bowlly

Segment 2: International Songs
October 24 in 1945, the United Nations charter took effect the San Francisco Conference. So here, to commemorate United Nations Day, are some international songs.

Borneo – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra / Scrappy Lambert, Billy Hillpot, v.
China Boy – Henry Lange and His Baker Hotel Orch
Russian Lullaby – Harry Bidgood and His Serenaders
Panama – Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra

Segment 3: Under
October 27 in 1904, the first subway cars were placed in operation, forming the New York City subway system. So here to commemorate the New York subway system, are some songs about being under some other things

Underneath the Arches – George Olsen and His Music
Underneath the Spanish Stars – Ray Noble and his New Mayfair Dance Orchestra / Al Bowlly, v.

Under a Texas Moon – Bert Lown and His Biltmore Hotel Orchestra / Smith Ballew, v.
Under the Moon – Radio Imps

Segment 4: Striking Musicianship
On October 24 in 1936, Alonzo D. Phillips of Springfield, Massachusetts received a patent for the phosphorous friction safety match. Alonzo didn’t invent matches by any means. That had been done back as far as 1680. But here to commemorate Mr. Phillips’ improvement to the match, are a couple of striking examples of fine musicianship,

Strike Me Pink – Arden-Ohman
Strike Up The Band – Red Nichols

Segment 5: Haunting
The day after tomorrow is Halloween, so we’re gonna wrap up this evening’s show with a couple of hauntingly beautiful tunes.

Swamp Ghosts – Snooks Friedman and His Memphis Stompers
That Haunting Melody – Julia Gerity 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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 29 October 2000 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 evenings show we’re going to tangle with the law, climb some mountains, explore a few mysteries, and sing, sing, sing.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Lawyers
October 18 in 1943, the first broadcast of “Perry Mason” was presented on CBS Radio. So here is a set of songs to commemorate Perry Mason and all TV lawyers.

I Know Your Lying – Coon- Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra
They Can’t Fool Me – George Formby
Tell Me Who – Albert Brunies and the Half-way House Orchestra
It’s Written All Over Your Face – The Boswell Sisters

Segment 2: Hilltops
October 19 marked the birth in 1850 of Annie S. Peck. So what’s Annie’s claim to fame? Well, in 1895, when she turned 45, she won international recognition by climbing the Matterhorn, and then went on to conquer other mountains. So here to commemorate Annie’s accomplishments, are some hilltop songs.

Mountain Greenery – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO
High Up on a Hilltop – Annette Hanshaw
I’m Sitting High on a Hilltop – Victor Young
Just an Echo in the Valley – Bing Crosby

Segment 3: Mystery Songs
October 20 in 1930, one of the most memorable of all radio shows, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”, was heard on NBC for the first time. So here to commemorate Sherlock Holmes are some mystery songs.

I’m Wonderin’ Who – Frank Trumbauer AHO
I Wonder What’s Become of Sally – Irving Kaufman
Guess Who? – Frankie & Johnny Orchestra
Where are You? – Montovani and His Orchestra / George Barclay, v.

Segment 4: Singing
October 22 in 1883, the first performance by the Metropolitan Opera was presented in their new Opera House, on Broadway between 39th and 40th. I’m not going to play opera records, although there were a lot of 78 RPM recordings of operas made. I am, however, going to play some songs about singing.

Let Me Sing and I’m Happy – Rudy Marlow AHO
I’m Hummin’, I’m Whistlin’, I’m Singin’ – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders / Bing Crosby, v.

Wrapping up this set of singing songs and tonight’s show is Bert Hirsch directing the Hit of the Week Orchestra
I Wanna Sing About You – HOW 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 – 22 October 2000 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 very fashionable, as well as some beautiful songs.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Fashionable
October 10 in 1886, Griswold Lorillard, shocked the other guests by wearing a dress coat which had been tailored in England, and had scarlet satin lapels and no tails.The rest is fashion history. So to commemorate the tuxedo, we have some very “fashion”able songs.

Original Tuxedo Rag – Oscar “Papa” Celestin and The Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra
I Miss My Swiss, My Swiss Miss Misses Me – Harry Reser and The Tuxedo Orchestra / Irving Kaufman, Jack Kaufman, v.
I’m All Dressed Up With a Broken Heart – Ted Lewis AHO
Puttin’ on the Ritz – Jan Garber AHO / Maxwell Covert, v.

Segment 2: Beautiful
October 11 marked the birth in 1906 of Charles Revson, founder of the Revlon Company. So, in celebration of National Cosmetology Month, here’s a set of beautiful songs.

Beauty Must be Loved – Dick Powell
Beautiful – Jack Crawford AHO
Hello Beautiful – Sam Lanin’s Dance Orchestra / Paul Small, v.
Beautiful Girl – Bing Crosby
Freckle Face, You’re Beautiful – Ben Pollack AHO / Joe Harris, v.

Segment 3: Columbus Day
October 12, was Columbus Day on which day in 1492, Italian born Christopher Columbus, sailing for Queen Isabel of Spain, landed with his 3 ships and a crew of 90 on what is now Guanahani Island in the Bahamas. So here is a segment paying tribute to Columbus.

Christopher Columbus – Fats Waller
I’m sailing on a sunbeam – Paul Specht AHO
We Saw the Sea – Henry Hall and the new BBC Dance Orchestra / Dan Donovan, v,
How Deep is the Ocean – Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees

Segment 4: 57 Varieties
October 11, marked the birth in 1844 of H. J. Heinz. In 1896 he decided that his own products were not styles, but varieties, and he adopted the slogan 57 Varieties. There were many more than 57 foods in production at the time but the numbers 5 and 7 held some special significance for Heinz and his wife. So here in honor of Henry John Heinz is Earl Hines.

57 Varieties – Earl Heins

Segment 5: His and Hers
We’re going to wrap up this edition of RRR with a little segment we’re calling “His and Hers”. Iwas going to call it “Compare and Contrast”, but Rich Conaty beat me to it. Anyway, the idea is to play the same song by both a male and female vocalist.

Because My Baby Don’t Mean Maybe Now – Ruth Etting
Because My Baby Don’t Mean Maybe Now – Bing Crosby

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 evenings show we’re going to have a vocabulary lesson,indulge in some wishful thinking about what’s in the air, ponder if etiquette is nuts, and hear some automatic player pianos.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Cruciverbalist
I came across a new word the other day, and so we’re going to start off the show with a vocabulary lesson: cruciverbalist. A cruciverbalist is someone who writes, or is an aficionado of…crossword puzzles. I don’t know if any of these will be of any help when you’re working your next crossword puzzle, but here we’ve got some songs about…words.

Words – Bernie Cummins AHO
One Little Word Led to Another – Charlie Palloy AHO
I Can’t Write the Words – The New Yorkers / The Boswell Sisters, v.
Three Little Words – Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grapelli / The Quintet of the Hot Club of France

Segment 2: Wishful Thinking
Listener Fred in La Crescent requested “If I Had a Girl Like You” by Henny Hendrickson’s Louisville Serenaders. Unfortunately, I don’t have it, but I can grant half of Fred’s request. I do have a recording of “If I had a Girl Like You”, but it’s by Rudy Vallee, which is going to start off a set of wishful thinking songs.

If I Had a Girl Like You – Rudy Vallee
If I Had a Talking Picture of You – Johnny Hamp’s Kentucky Serenaders
If I Had You – Fred Elizalde and His Anglo-American Band
If I Didn’t Have You – Albert Brunies and His Halfway House Orch

Segment 3:What’s In The Air
October 2 in 1937, 26 year old Ronald Reagan made his acting debut in Warner Bros’“Love Is In The Air” Well, love is in the air again.

Love is in the Air again – Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra / Kitty Masters, v.
There’s Something in the Air – Ruth Etting
It’s In The Air – George Formby

Segment 4: Etiquette
October 3 in 1872, Emily Price was born. You know her better as Emily Post, THE authority on etiquette. I just love this next record, and you hear a reference to it in every edition of the show, appropriately.

Etiquette Blues – Bob Pierce

Segment 5: Nuts
October 2 marked the debut in 1950 of the comic strip, Peanuts, created by Charles Schultz. So here to commemorate “Peanuts”, are some songs about “peanuts” Peanuts the nut, not peanuts the comic strip.

The Peanut Vendor – Louis Armstrong and His Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra
I Found a Peanut – Snooks Friedman and His Memphis Stompers / Snooks Friedman , Oscar Groan, v.

Segment 6: Automatic Player Piano
October 4 in 1881, Edward H. Leveaux of Surrey, England received a U.S. patent for his completely automatic player piano. I just love player pianos. And as a matter of fact, my wife and I met at the home of a mutual friend who had a player piano.

Coaxin’ the Piano – Zez Confrey
The Old Piano Roll Band – Zez Confrey

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, in addition to some songs about exercise and apples, we’ll be featuring the music of Vincent Youmans.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Forever
First, we’re going to play a couple of “Forever” songs, including one having a birthday. The 72nd birthday of our first record, “Forever” by Ben Pollack AHO, recorded this very day, October 1, in 1928.

Forever – Ben Pollack and His Orchestra
Faithful Forever – Glenn Miller AHO

Segment 2: 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 commemorate the birth of George Gershwin

Swanee – Al Jolson
Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off – Harry Roy

Segment 3: Get Fit
September 26 marked the birth in San Francisco in 1914 of TV fitness guru Jack LaLanne. At age 45 he set a record of 23 push-ups in 1,033 minutes minutes on “You Asked For It”, hosted by Art Baker. In his honor, here’s some fitness inspiration.

Jumpin Jack – Campbell A. “Skeets” Tolbert and His Gentlemen of Swing
Fit as a Fiddle – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO

I really like this next record and I’ve been eagerly awaiting the chance to work it into the show, and this “exercise” set is the perfect opportunity.
Bend Down Sister – Ben Selvin
Biceps Muscle & Brawn – George Formby

Segment 4: Vincent Youmans
Sept. 27, marked the birth in New York City in 1898 of Vincent Youmans, famous composer of popular songs throughout the 1920s and early 30s, most of which were written for Broadway musicals.

Sometimes I’m Happy – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO
Rise and Shine – Paul Whiteman AHO
“I Know that You Know” – The Revelers
Great Day – Jack Hylton AHO

Segment 5: Apples
Johnny Appleseed was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on September 26, 1774. His real name was John Chapman. “Johnny Appleseed” didn’t wander about aimlessly scattering apple seeds, as many people believe. He was a practical and professional nurseryman. He realized that there was a real need and an opportunity for service in supplying seeds and seedlings. So here to commemorate Johnny Appleseed are a couple of apple songs.

Old Apple Tree – Frank Crumit
In the shade of the old apple tree – The Mills Brothers

Segment 6: Double and Nothing
Last week on Sept. 29 in 1940 – “Double or Nothing”, a radio quiz show, was first heard on the Mutual Radio Network. So here to wrap up this edition of RRR is a “double” song and a “nothing” song.

Double Check Stomp – Duke Ellington
Nothing to do but love – Snooks Friedman and His Memphis Stompers

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 week’s show we’ve got songs about rugs, pictures, rainbows, and we’ll have the answer to last week’s trivia question.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ted Weems
The day after tomorrow, September 26 is what would have been Ted Weems’ 99th birthday.

You’re the Cream in My Coffee – Ted Weems
Climbing up the Ladder of Love – Ted Weems AHO / Dusty Roads, v.

Segment 2: Rugs
September 19 in 1876, Melville R. Bissell of Grand Rapids, MI patented the carpet sweeper. Following Melville Bissell’s untimely death in 1889, his wife Anna Bissell stepped in and confidently took control of the company, becoming America’’s first female corporate CEO.So, here, in honor of Mr. Bissell’s sweeper, are a couple of “rug” songs.

Persian Rug – Louisiana Sugar Babes
Rug Cutter’s Swing – Fletcher Henderson AHO

Segment 3: Flash
September 21 in 1930, Johannes Ostermeier of Athegnenber, Germany patented the flash bulb! So here’s a bright, bright selection of songs.

Electric Flashes of 1926 (Medley) – Ronnie Munro and His Dance Orchestra
Brighter Than the Sun – Bert Ambrose AHO / Sam Browne, v.

Well we started off this segment with flashbulbs, and of course you use flashbulbs when taking pictures, so here are a couple more “picture” songs

You Ought to Be in Pictures – Richard Himber / Joey Nash, v.
You Fit Into the Picture – Fats Waller and his Rhythm

Segment 4: The Singing Fool
September 19 marked the release in 1928 of Al Jolson’s second feature film. It was titled, “The Singing Fool” and it held the record as the largest grossing motion picture for over a decade until “Gone With The Wind”.

Sonny Boy – Al Jolson
There’s a Rainbow Round My Shoulder – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers / Dave Wilborn, v.

Segment 5: Ted Weems
Ted Weems band was a Mid-West favorite all during the 1920s – 30s and ’40s. In 1929, they gained national recognition with their hit novelty song “Piccolo Pete”. Here are Two more from Ted Weems

Miss Annabelle Lee – Ted Weems AHO
Too Many Eyes – Ted Weems AHO

Segment 6: Double Rainbows
Here are a couple more rainbow songs.

Where’s That Rainbow? – Edythe Baker
Sitting on a rainbow – Paul Whiteman AHO

Segment 7: More Ted
We’re going to wrap up this edition of Rapidly Rotating Records with two more by Ted Weems.

My Troubles Are Over – Ted Weems AHO / Parker Gibbs, v.
What a Day – Ted Weems and His Orchestra / Parker Gibbs, 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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