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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.

It would certainly be nice to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square in New York City. On this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records you’ll be able to do the next best thing which is to do so vicariously  through Hans-Wener Janssen’s musical imagining of New Year’s Eve In New York. You’ll hear not only Part 1 from the record pictured above, but all three issued parts. which total about 13 minutes, in the final segment of this final RRR show of 2021. In other segments, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Mike Jackson, Larry Briers and Ed Claypoole and we’ve really put our back into the third segment of the show. This being the final RRR show of 2021 we want to thank each and every one of you for listening and for your support during the past year. Who knows what 2022 holds for any of us, but our resolution for the new year is to keep bringing you toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. We hope you’ll resolve to keep listening and to help spread the word about the show to your friends–physical and virtual–you think would enjoy this great music and interesting information. Set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and be transported magically back to a different–and we thing better–musical era.

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Mike Jackson

Bye Bye Florence – Bert Howell
Don’t Let Your Head Hang Down – Bobby Leecan and Robert Cooksey
Georgia Grind – Thomas Morris and His Seven Hot Babies / Mike Jackson, v.

Segment 2: Larry Briers

Page Mr. Paderewsky – Joseph Samuels’ Orchestra
Dreaming of Amos ‘n’ Andy – Dalton & Rhine (Irving Kaufman and Larry Briers)
Brother Low Down – The Tampa Blue Jazz Band

Segment 3: Back to Back to Back

Back Beats – Red Nichols and His Five Pennies
Back To Back – Carroll Gibbons and The Savoy Hotel Orpheans / George Melachrino, v.
Give Yourself A Pat On The Back – Johnny Walker and His Rollickers

Segment 4: Ed Claypoole

Reuben – National Promenade Band

Segment 5: Happy New Year!

New Year’s Eve In New York, Parts 1-3 – Victor Symphony Orchestra

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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.

Do you know who this distinguished looking gentleman is? His real name is Leon Golzmann, but he’s better known by his professional name Dajos Bela. His is one of four birthdays we’ll be celebrating on this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. The others are A. P. Carter, Ernest Klapholz and  Abraham Horwitz, better known by his professional name of Harry Nesbitt, one half of the Nesbitt Brothers. To end the show we’ll have a couple of records for the Christmas season.  There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported magically back to an earlier–and we think better–musical era.

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Dajos Bela

Wedding of Mr. Mickey Mouse – Dajos Bela and His Dance Orchestra
Bleuets Et Coquelicots (Cornflowers and Poppies) – Dajos Bela Orchestra
Electric Girl – Dajos Bela Orchestra

Segment 2: A. P. Carter

The Cannon-Ball – The Carter Family
Engine One-Forty-Three – The Carter Family
Western Hobo – The Carter Family

 Segment 3: Harry Nesbitt – The Nesbitt Brothers

Is Izzy Azzy Wozz – Jack Hylton AHO / Nesbitt Brothers
Georgia’s Gotta Moon – Max and Harry Nesbitt
Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now – Max and Harry Nesbitt

Segment 4: Ernest Klapholz

In A Boat (For Two) – Runos Jazzband
One Night In June – Gene Fosdick’s Hoosiers
Lola Lo – Ray Miller and His Black and White Melody Boys

Segment 5: Christmas

The Children’s Christmas, Parts 1 and 2 – Aeolian Concert Band
Always Christmas – Wilbur D. Nesbit

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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.

Do you know who this fellow is?  I know my friend, accordionist Matt Tolentino does! He’s Charles Magnante and he gets his very own birthday salute for the first time on this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. His is one of FIVE birthday salutes this week, four of them for the first time. The others are Jay Gorney, Sid Millward, Willie Eckstein and Jack Purvis. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported magically back to a different–and we think better–musical era. But most important…

Your comments, questions and topic suggestions are always wecome and can be left here, on the show’s Facebook page or via email to glenn at rapidly rotating records dot com. If you enjoy the show, please those of your friends who you think would also like this music know. 

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Charles Magnante

Medley Of Sea Songs – Charles Magnante and His Accordion Orchestra
The Two Guitars – Charles Magnante
Dizzy Fingers – Charles Magnante

Segment 2: Jay Gorney

He’s The Hottest Man In Town – George Olsen and His Music  
What Wouldn’t I Do For That Man – Ruth Etting
Ah, But Is It Love? – Adrian Rollini AHO / Howard Phillips, v.

Segment 3: Sid Millward

Someday, Sweetheart – Sid Millward and His Band
It’s Wonderful – Sid Millward and His Band / Pete Barry, v.
Rhythm In The Alphabet – Sid Millward and His Nitwits / Sid Colin, v.

Segment 4: Willie Eckstein

Goodbye Sun, Hello Moon – Harry Yerkes’ Happy Six
Delirious Rag – Harry Thomas
Where The Niagara Flows – Willie Eckstein

 Segment 5: Jack Purvis

Down Georgia Way – Jack Purvis AHO
The Music Goes Round And Round – Frank Froeba And His Swing Band / Jack Purvis, v.

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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.

Do you know who this lady is? She’s pianist, composer and lyricist Dana Suesse, pronounced “Sweese”. Hers is one of three birthdays we’ll be celebrating on this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records, the other two being Jimmy Lytell and Gussie Davis. This show is just brimming with glee, glee clubs that is, and we’ll also fulfill a listener request. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour to relax with your favorite beverage and be magically transported back to an earlier–and we think better–musical era. 

I hope you are all safe and healthy and doing as well as you can be given the current world situation and stay-at-home orders and that this hour of music gives you a bit of diversion and entertainment. Thanks for listening and best wishes!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Jimmy Lytell

Coney Island Washboard – Jimmy Lytell
Fakir’s Rhythm – Jimmy Lytell
Stockholm Stomp – Jimmy Lytell

Segment 2: Glee Clubs

Fight For Santa Clara – Anson Weeks AHO / Santa Clara University Glee Club, v.
Discovery – Associated Glee Clubs of America
Casey’s Ghost Comes Back – Baltimore & Ohio Glee Club Quartette

Segment 3: Leaving

After You Said You Were Leaving – Light Crust Doughboys / Dolores Jo Clancy, v.
I’m Leaving You – Angelina Marco (Vaughn De Leath)
Don’t You Leave Me Here – Charlie Johnson’s Paradise Ten / Monette Moore, v.

Segment 4: Dana Suesse

Ho-Hum – Sam Lanin’s Dance Ensemble / Dick Robertson, v.
My Silent Love – Ruby Newmand AHO / Gordon Graham, v.
Love Makes The World Go Round – Richard Himber and His Ritz Carlton Hotel Orchestra / Stuart Allen, v.

Segment 5: Gussie Davis

My Creole Sue – Shannon Quartet
In The Baggage Coach Ahead – Kate Smith
One Little Word – The Carter Family

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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.

Do you know who this fellow is? Hint: His most popular song is “The Rosary.” That’s right! He’s Ethelbert Woodbridge Nevin, who gets his very own birthday segment on this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. Nevin also composed “Mighty Lak’ A Rose” which will start off the show, sung by Vaughn De Leath.  In other segments, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of James Sharpe and Frank Black.  We’ll also have some songs about ewes, and in an effort to bring some class to the show, a segment featuring some high-brow, sophisticated classical music. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be magically transported back to an earlier–and we think a better–musical era. 

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ethelbert Nevin

Mighty Lak’ A Rose – Vaughn De Leath
Little Boy Blue – John McCormack
Country Dance – Wiedoeft’s Saxophone Sextette

Segment 2: Olly Oakley

Lancashire Clogs – Olly Oakley
Poppies And Wheat – Olly Oakley
Mon Homme (My Man) – Olly Oakley

 Segment 3: Last week: Yous. This week: Ewes!

I Wanna Count Sheep – Fletcher Henderson’s Orchestra / Harlan Lattimore, v.
Black Sheep Blues – Midway Dance Orchestra
I’m Just A Black Sheep – The Lone Star Ranger

Segment 4: Classical Tune from ‘Toons

Best Ever Medley – Ambassador Orchestra
Hearts And Flowers – Victor Concert Orchestra
William Tell Overture – Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

Segment 5: Frank Black

Rickety Rackety Shack – Frank Black Orchestra / Irving Kaufman, v
Where’s That Rainbow – Frank Black AHO / Franklyn Baur, v.
A Tree In The Park – Frank Black AHO / Franklyn Baur, v.

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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.

Do you know who this fellow is? He’s American comedian and actor Benny Rubin. He’ll be getting his own birthday segment in February, but he’s on this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records to explain to you, clearly and concisely, all about how Thanksgiving came to be. I hope his explanation will add to your enjoyment of the holiday. In other segments, we’ll attend the ballet, fix some things, and have a segment all about you. And despite the toe-tapping music, we’ll be getting drowsy.   There’s lots of great music and interesting information on this week’s show, so set aside an hour to relax over your favorite beverage and be taken back in time to a different (and we think better!) musical era. 

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Drowsy

Drowsy Head – Green Brothers Novelty Band
Drowsy Dempsey – Vess L. Ossman
Drowsy Moonlight – Frank Wallace (Frankie Marvin)

Segment 2: Emendation

Get It Fixed – Clarence Williams’ Blue Five / Eva Taylor, v.
Little Man In A Fix – Victor Military Band
Turn Off Your Light, Mr. Moon Man – Nora Bayes & Jack Norworth

Segment 3: You

You – Roy Fox AHO / Denny Dennis, v.
Only You – International Novelty Orchestra / Lewis James, v.
That’s You, Baby – Annette Hanshaw
It’s You – Carl Fenton’s Orchestra

Segment 4: Ballet

Becky Is Back In The Ballet – Fanny Brice
Clothes Line Ballet – Fats Waller (Piano Solo)
Pizzicati from Sylvia – San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

Segment 5: Thanksgiving

Why Is Thanksgiving – Benny Rubin
Thanksgiving Polka – Jolly Companions

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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.

Do you know who this lovely lady is? She’s Jane Froman, pictured in 1934 when she was polled as “the number one female singer on radio. But radio wasn’t her only medium. You’ll find out all about Jane and hear three of her recordings in the second segment of this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. Starting off the show is another birthday celebration, that of Lee S. Roberts, in which you’ll hear three fine examples of his songwriting talents. In other segments, we’ll hear some “raggedy” records (referring to their titles, not their condition!),  we’ll express some gratitude and do some cookin’ with butter. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage, relax and be transported magically back to a different musical era.  

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Lee S. Roberts

Broken Moon – Joseph M. Knecht’s Waldorf-Astoria Dance Orchestra
Ching Chong – Van Eps Trio
Smiles – Boyd Senter and His Senterpedes / Ray Stillwell, v.

Segment 2: Jane Froman

Sharing – Henry Thies AHO / Jane Froman, v.
My Melancholy Baby – Jane Froman
I Only Have Eyes For You – Jane Froman

Segment 3: Raggedy

That Raggedy Rag – Peerless Quartet
Raggedy Ann – Johnny Johnson AHO
Raggedy But Right – Riley Puckett

Segment 4: Grateful

Gee! Oh Gosh! I’m Grateful – Denny Dennis
I’m Grateful To You – Dick McDonough AHO / Buddy Clark, v.
Grateful – Blue Barron AHO / Russ Carlyle, v.

Segment 5: Butter

Sweet Butter – Dixie Daisies
Got Butter On It – Jabbo Smith and His Rhythm Aces / Ikey Robinson, v.
Big Butter And Egg Man – Phil Baker

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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.

Do  you know who this fellow is? He’s baritone concert hall singer Royal Dadmun whose birthday is one of four we’re celebrating on this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. The others are Denny Dennis, Al Lentz and Ben Ellison. In the final segment of the show we’ll have some etiquette lessons.   There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported magically to an earlier–and we thing better–musical era.

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ben Ellison

I Want You – I Need You – Gus Arnheim AHO / Meri Bell, v.
That’s My Home – Louis Armstrong and Orchestra / Louis Armstrong, v.
No-One Loves Me Like That Dallas Man – Don Redman AHO / Don Redman, v.

Segment 2: Denny Dennis

Spin A Little Web Of Dreams – Roy Fox and His Band at the Cafe de Paris / Denny Dennis, v.
Don’t Let That Moon Get Away – Ambrose AHO / Denny Dennis, v.

 Segment 3: Al Lentz

When I Ring Your Front Door Bell – Al Lentz AHO / Al Lentz, v.
I’ve Got The Girl – Al Lentz AHO / Al Lentz, v.
Sweet Thing – Al Lentz AHO / Al Lentz, v.

Segment 4: Royal Dadmun

The Americans Come! – Royal Dadmun
A Roundup Lullaby (A Cowboy’s Night Song To The Cattle) – Royal Dadmun
Shipmates O’ Mine – Royal Dadmun

Segment 5: Etiquette

The Book Of Etiquette – The Mona Motor Oil Twins
Etiquette In Rhyme, Parts 1 & 2 – Uncle Don

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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.

Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. This week’s show features songs about ghosts, witches, black cats, haunted houses and even a zombie or two! You’ll also hear about the origins of Halloween. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and be magically transported back to an earlier–and we think better–musical era. 

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ghosts

Swamp Ghosts – Wayne King and His Orchestra / Burke Bivens, v.
Ghost of the Saxophone – Six Brown Brothers
Ghost of the Banjo – Roy Smeck and Art Kahn

Segment 2: Hauntings

The Haunted House – New Mayfair Dance Orchestra / Ray Noble – Max Kester – The Three Ginx, v.
Haunted Road Blues – Ashley and Foster
Haunting Blues – Broadway Dance Orchestra (Henry Busse)
Haunted Nights – Duke Ellington Orchestra

Segment 3: Black Cats

Black Cat Blues – Memphis Minnie
Black Cat Bone – Dixie Jazzers Washboard Band

Segment 4: Witches

Greenwich Witch – Frank Westphal AHO
Witches – George Wilton Ballard

Segment 5: Terror

Nightmare – Elgar’s Creole Orchestra
Zombie – Gene Kardos AHO
The Terror – Newport Syncopators (Cliff Jackson and His Crazy Kats)

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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.

Do you know who this fellow is? You heard him play mandolin on last week’s show. He’s Dr. Clarence J. Penney and he starts off this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. There is not a lot of information out there about him and I very nearly gave up including any biographical information at all in his segment, but finally managed to unearth an article about him along with documentation from ancestry.com. This week you’ll hear his two other issued recordings.  In other segments, we’ll have some “come backs,”  find out what’s sitting on the mantel, and we’ll do all of this with the utmost sincerity. And thanks to the internet, you can listen to the show “any old time.”  There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and be magically transported back to a different–and we thing better–musical era. 

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Dr. Clarence J. Penney

Indianola Patrol – Dr. Clarence J. Penney
Azalea Waltz – Dr. Clarence J. Penney

Segment 2: Come Back

Come Back To The Hills – Fisher Hendley and His Aristocratic Pigs
You WILL Come Back To Me – Bernie Cummins and His Hotel New Yorker Orchestra / Walter Cummins, v.
I’ll Take Her Back If She Wants To Come Back – Tickle Toe Ten / Billy Jones, v.

Segment 3: Sincerity

Yours Sincerely – Al Goodman AHO / Eddy Thomas, v.
Sincerely I Do – Charlie Fry and His Million Dollar Pier Orchestra / Lewis James, v.
Are You Sincere – Elsie Stevenson
Are You Sincere Parody – Nat M. Wills

Segment 4: Mantel

Little Old Clock On The Mantel – Paul Whiteman AHO
Knick Knacks On The Mantel – Ted Fiorito AHO / Stanley Hickman, v.
There’s A Clock Upon The Mantel Striking One, Two, Three – Will Oakland

Segment 5: Any Old Time

 Any Old Time – The Detroiters
Any Old Time – Jimmie Rodgers
Any Old Time – Artie Shaw AHO / Billie Holiday, v.

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