Rapidly Rotating Records

By Glenn RobisonMusic Music History

Rapidly Rotating Records episodes

September 16, 2012 RRR Show – September 16, 2012
On this week's brand new edition of RRR, we'll hear some "Famous" records, listen to some "Famous" bands, celebrate Alfred Bryan's birthday, play some "twinkle" songs and play on the phone. Listen and/or download the show by clicking the link below.
Rapidly Rotating Records Show – September 16, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)
Here's the complete playlist:
TOPIC: "Famous" Records
Do It Again – Ben Selvin AHO
Toot, Toot, Tootsie – Earl Randolph's Orchestra (Nathan Glantz)
Keep On Building Castles in the Air – Ben Selvin AHO
TOPIC: "Famous" Bands
Truckin' – Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra / Ivie Anderson, v.
Lotus Flower – Sanford's Famous Dance Orchestra
Blue Lagoon – Herman Darewski and His Famous Melody Band / Unidentified, v.
TOPIC: Alfred Bryan
Blue River – Zacki Moore's Illi-Noisy Seven
Peg O' My Heart – Red Nichols and His Five Pennies
Brown Eyes, Why Are You Blue? – Ben Selvin AHO
TOPIC: Twinkle
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – Richard Himber and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra / Stuart Allen, v.
Keep A Twinkle In Your Eye – Billy Cotton and His Band
You'll Get By (With A Twinkle In Your Eye) – Hal Kemp AHO / Skinnay Ennis, v.
The Twinkle In Your Eye – Markel's Orchestra
TOPIC: Phone
Maybe (She'll Phone Me, Maybe She'll Write) – New Orleans Jazz Band
Telephone Blues – The Syncopating Skeeters
Give Me Your Telephone Number – J. C. Higgenbotham and His Six Hicks
Calling – The Knickerbockers (Ben Selvin) / Unidentified, v.
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
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September 10, 2012 RRR Show – September 9, 2012
On this week's brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records, we'll take a drive, board a musical train, and celebrate California's statehood, National Grandparents Day and the birthday of bandleader and band contractor, Sam Lanin. Just click on the link below to listen online or download the show. Enjoy!
Click HERE to listen online and/or download Rapidly Rotating Records Show for September 9, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)
Here's the complete playlist:
TOPIC: Driving
I'm Wild About Horns on Automobiles – Fred "Sugar" Hall and His Sugar Babies / arthur Fields, v.
Steppin' on the Gas – Sam Morgan's Jazz Band
Stay on the Right Side of the Road – Dorsey Brothers Orchestra / Bing Crosby, v.
You're Driving Me Crazy – Lloyd Keating and His Music (Ben Selvin) / Jack Miller, v.
TOPIC: All Aboard
All Change for Happiness – The Rhythmic Eight
All Aboard for Dreamland, Baby – Ted Lewis and His Band / Ted Lewis, v.
All Aboard for Heaven – The Knickerbockers / Unidentified, v.
TOPIC: California Statehood
California Medley, Parts 1 & 2 – Red Nichols and His Five Pennies
Sid Garry, The Bosell Sisters, Art Jarrett, v.
I Love You, California – Ben Black AHO
TOPIC: National Grandparents Day
Grandmas's Ball – Johnny Dodds' Chicago Footwarmers
Wild Papa – Don Parker AHO
Bring It On Home to Grandma – Jimmy Noone's Apex Club Orchestra / Eddie Pollack, v.
TOPIC: Sam Lanin
Chopinata – Sam Lanin AHO
Blue Butterfly – Sam Lanin AHO / Irving Kaufman, v.
Swanee River Trail – Sam Lanin AHO / Ross Dolittle, v.
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September 02, 2012 RRR Show – September 2, 2012
On this week's edition of the show, we celebrate the Catalina Island Museum's new exhibit on William Wrigley, Jr., and celebrate the life of Neil Armstrong and the birthday of L. Wolfe Gilbert. We'll also get some news and find out what was recorded on 26 August 1925. You can listen to and/or download the show by simply clicking the link below:
Rapidly Rotating Records Show – September 2, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)
Here's the complete playlist:

TOPIC: 26 August 1925

I Love You, California – Charles T. Bulotti
June Brought the Roses – Victor Salon Orchestra
Close Your Eyes – Max Dolin Orchestra
Dance of the Toy Regiment – Victor Salon Orchestra

TOPIC: Neil Armstrong

Reaching for the Moon – Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra / Scrappy Lambert, v.
Moon Song – Kate Smith
Moon – The Blue Mountaineers / Sam Browne, v.

TOPIC: William Wrigley, Jr. Exhibit

Chewing Gum – Ray Noble AHO / Ace Roland, Max Kester & Chorus, v.
Chew-Chew-Chew (Your Bubble Gum) – Don Redman AHO / Don Redman, Laurel Watson & Chorus, v.
Does the Spearmint Lose Its Flavor (On the Bedpost Overnight) – The Happiness Boys

TOPIC: News

Headlines in the News – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller, v.
Let's Break the Good News – The Organ, the Dance Band and Me / Helen Raymond, v.
Stand By! For Further Announcements (And for More Good News) – Lionel Hampton AHO / Lionel Hampton, v.

TOPIC: L. Wolfe Gilbert

No One Can Take Your Place – Frankie Trumbauer AHO / Smith Ballew, v.
The Right Kind of Man – Annette Hanshaw, v.
She's Got "It" – The University Six / Arthur Fields, v.

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August 27, 2012 RRR Show – August 26, 2012
On this week's edition of the show we celebrate an even dozen birthdays! Three birthdays in each of the first four segments of the show. And for the last segment of the show, it's variations on "A jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and thou"! Just click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. Enjoy!
Rapidly Rotating Records Show – August 26, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)
Here's the complete playlist (with the birthday person in parens):
TOPIC: Birthdays
That Bully Boulevard Hop – Romeo Dance Orchestra / Arthur Fields, v. (Bob Haring)
Angel Child – Al Jolson (Benny Davis)
Just A Little Dance, Mam'selle – Jack Teagarden AHO / Jack Teagarden, v. (Jack Teagarden)

TOPIC: More Birthdays
I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) – Nick Lucas (Nick Lucas)
Oh, Lizzie! – The University Six Hal White & Chorus, v. (Irving Bibo)
Dear, Dear – Jack Payne and The BBC Dance Orchestra / Jack Payne, v. (Jack Payne)

TOPIC: Even more birthdays
There's a Trick in Pickin' a Chick, Chick, Chicken – Wendell Hall (Wendell Hall)
'Deed I Do – Ruth Etting (Fred Rose)
The World is Waiting for the Sunrise – Bob Crosby AHO (Bob Crosby)

TOPIC: Still more birthdays
Crazy People – Nat Star Band (Nat Star)
Speedy Boy – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra (Jesse Greer)
California Here I Come – Claude Hopkins AHO (Claude Hopkins)

TOPIC: …and you
Nothin' On My Mind (But the Moonlight, the Starlight and You) – Ted Weems AHO / Parker Gibbs, v.
Midnight, the Stars and You – Ray Noble AHO / Al Bowlly, v.
Twilight, the Stars and You – The Ambassadors / Irving Kaufman, v.
Florida, the Moon and You – Carl Fenton's Orchestra / Franklyn Baur, Charles Harrison, Elliott Shaw, Wilfred Glenn, v.
A Cup of Coffee, a Sandwich, and You – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO

THANKS FOR LISTENING!
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August 19, 2012 RRR Show – August 19, 2012
On this week's brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records, we'll solve some puzzles, celebrate the birthdays of Harry Akst and others, and indulge in some s'mores and ding dongs! Just click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. As always, your comments, requests and suggestions for segments topics are always welcome.
Rapidly Rotating Records Show – August 19, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)
Here's the complete playlist:
TOPIC: Puzzles
Jig Saw Puzzle Blues – Joe Venuti and His Blue Five
Cross-Wrod Puzzle Blues – Duncan Sisters
My Picture Puzzle of You – Ben Burrowes Orchestra / Unidentified, v.
TOPIC: Harry Akst
Baby Face – The Revelers
Are You THinking of Me To-Night? – Frank Banta (Piano Solo)
Here Comes Malinda – The Little Ramblers
TOPIC: S'mores
I Wanna Jazz Some More – John SYlvester AHO
Fool Me Some More – Gus Arnheim AHO / Bing Crosby, v.
Give Me Some More – Celestin's Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra
(Come On Baby) Rub Me Some More – Lloyd Smith's Gut-Bucketeers / Clarence Rich, v.
TOPIC: Ding Dongs
Ding Dong Blues – Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra / Vocal Trio
Ding Dong Ding – Harry Roy and His Mayfair Hotel Orchestra / Harry Roy, Bill CUrrie, Ivor Moreton, v.
I'm A Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas – Benny Goodman Quartet
TOPIC: Birthdays
Singing In The Bathtub – The High Hatters / Frank Luther, v. (Ned Washington)
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes – Dick Robertson with Studio Orchestra (Otto Harbach)
Shoo the Hoodoo Away – The RHythmic Eight (Ted Snyder)
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August 12, 2012 RRR Show August 12, 2012
On this week's show, we go down into the salt mines, spend some "alone" time, celebrate Arthur Fields' birthday, fulfill a couple of requests, do some buckin' and play some records for no particular reason. To play and/or download the show, just click on the link below. Be sure to listen clear to the end in order to catch Cogert & Motto (The Human Jazz Band)!
Rapidly Rotating Records Show – August 12, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)
Here's the complete playlist:
TOPIC: Sodium
Salty – Paul Ash AHO
Salt Your Sugar – Pete Bontsema and His Hotel Tuller Orchestra
Salty Dog – Freddie Keppard's Jazz Cardinals
Put A Little Salt On The Bluebird's Tail – Wayne King AHO
TOPIC: Alone
Another Night Alone – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO / Del Porter, v.
Alone – Eddie Paul and The Paramount Orchestra / Johnny Hauser, v.
Alone At Last – Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra / Joe Sanders, v.
TOPIC: Arthur Fields
Black Bottom – Lou Gold AHO / Arthur Fields, v.
Abba Dabba Honeymoon – Collins & Harlan
On The Mississippi – Prince's Band
TOPIC: Buckin'
Buckin' The Wind – Anson Weeks AHO / Carl Ravazza, v.
Buckin' The Dice – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller, v.
Buckin Horse Hula – Chick Daniels and His Royal Hawaiians / Pua Kealoha, v.
TOPIC: For No Particular Reason
Etiquette Blues – Bob Pierce
Oh! You Have No Idea – Paul Whiteman AHO
Everything Is Hotsy Totsy Now – Cogert and Motto (The Human Jazz Band)
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
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August 05, 2012 RRR Show – August 5, 2012
On this week's show, we'll have some leftovers, celebrate the birthdays of Elmer Grosso, Roy Bargy and others, and do some walking. Click on the link below to listen and/or download the show.
Rapidly Rotating Records Show – August 5, 2012 (128 bit .mp3)
Here's the complete playlist:
TOPIC: Leftovers
I Dare Not Love You – Irving Aaronson and His Crusaders
Hot Dog – Sidney Torch
Twelve Pound Daddy – Pearl Dickson
All Of Me – Tom Gerun AHO / Scrappy Lambert, v.
TOPIC: Elmer Grosso
Mother Dear – Elmer Grosso and His Greenwich Village Orchestra / Elliott Stewart, v.
My Blackbirds Are Bluebirds Now – Elmer Grosso and His Mount Royal Orchestra / Elmer Russell, v.
Montana Call – Elmer Grosso and His Greenwich Village Orchestra / Frank Luther, v.
TOPIC: Roy Bargy
Tee-Pee Blues – Benson Orchestra of Chicago
Jim Jams – Roy Bargy (Piano Solo)
Little Thoughts – Wiedoeft's Californians
TOPIC: Walking
Wa Wa Waddle Walk – Paul Ash AHO
Jig Walk – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra
Wob-a-ly Walk – Wisconsin Roof Orchestra / Henry "Bubbles" Reber, v.
TOPIC: Birthdays
Junior – Abe Lyman's California Orchestra
I'd Go Barefoot All WInter Long (If You'd Fall For Me In The Spring) – Helen Kane
THANKS FOR LISTENING!
Your comments, requests and topic suggestions are always welcome!
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August 04, 2012 Rapidly Rotating Records Show July 29, 2012 - Hour 3
This is Hour 3 of our special 3 hour, 12th anniversary show, done LIVE from the KISL studio in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island.
1 hr 8 min
August 04, 2012 Rapidly Rotating Records Show July 29, 2012 - Hour 2
This is Hour 2 of our special 3 hour 12th anniversary show done live from the KISL studio in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island. It features 2 old time radio programs
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August 02, 2012 RRR 3 Hour 12th Anniversary Show! July 29, 2012
This week's Rapidly Rotating Records is a special 3 hour long edition, broadcast LIVE from the massive KISL studio complex in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, to celebrate the show's 12th anniversary! To change things up a bit, the middle hour is devoted to a couple of old time radio programs. Click on the links below to listen and/or download the show. And as always, your comments, requests and topic suggestions are welcome.
Rapidly Rotating Records – July 29, 2012 – Hour 1 of 3 (128 bit .mp3)
Rapidly Rotating Records – July 29, 2012 – Hour 2 of 3 (128 bit .mp3)
Rapidly Rotating Records – July 20, 2012 – Hour 3 of 3 (128 bit .mp3
Here's the complete playlist:
TOPIC: Twelve
12th Street Rag – Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra
12th Street Blues – Fletcher Henderson AHO
Lotta Sax Appeal – Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy
TOPIC: Listen Up!
Stop And Listen Blues – Mississippi Sheiks
Listening On Some Radio – Bar Harbor Society Orchestra
I'd Rather Listen To Your Eyes – California Ramblers
TOPIC: Hurt
The More You Hurt Me – Jimmie Grier AHO / Margaret Lawrence, v.
My Feelings Are Hurt – Fats Waller (Piano)
(You Knew You'd Hurt Someone) Why Did It Have To Be Me? – Dorsey Brothers and Their Orchestra / Tony Sacco, v.
TOPIC: Soldiers
Soldier On The Shelf – Ben Selvin AHO / Unidentified, v.
Little Tin Soldier – Bennie Krueger
Rag-Time Soldier Man – Mr. Gene Greene, The Rag-Time King
TOPIC: Jealous
Who Wouldn't Be Jealous Of You? – Ben Selvin AHO
Jealous – Checker Box Boys
Jealous Of Me – "Fats" Waller and His Rhythm / "Fats Waller, v.
Hour 2: Old Time Radio
Bold Venture – July 23, 1951 – "A Twelve Year Promise"
The Fred Allen Show – May 26, 1946
Hour 3
TOPIC: Dozens
Playing The Dozen – Will Ezell
The Dirty Dozens No. 2
Pep – The Deauville Dozen
TOPIC: Rudy Vallee
Thank Heaven For You – Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees
Was That The Human Thing To Do? – Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees
Please – Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees
TOPIC: Don Voorhees
Pardon The Glove – Don Voorhees and His Earl Carroll's "Vanities" Orchestra
Soliloquy – Don Voorhees AHO
Tip-Toe Through The Tulips With Me – Don Voorhees AHO . Unidentified, v.
TOPIC: Ukulele Heroes
Give Me A Ukulele And A Ukulele Baby And Leave The Rest To Me – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders
I Love A Ukulele – Hilltop Inn Orchestra
With My Little Ukulele In My Hand – George Formby
TOPIC: For No Particular Reason
My Idea Of Heaven – The Four Bright Spots
Ah Ha! – Paul Whiteman AHO / Billy Murray, Lewis James, Elliott Shaw, Wilfred Glenn, v.
Pickin' Cotton – The Trix Sisters
Kiss And Make Up – Vincent Lopez AHO / Irving Kaufman, v.
Cheerio, Cherry Lips, Cheerio – Scrappy Lambert (as Norman Wallace)
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