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’ll listen to some songs of long ago, which is actually something we do pretty much every week on this show, mention some things you can give me, we’ll have an empty set, and celebrate the birthdays of Dave Dreyer and others.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Long Ago

Songs Of Long Ago – Cliquot Club Eskimos
Not So Long Ago – The Happy Six
Little Locket Of Long Ago – Ted Lewis and His Band / Ted Lewis, v.
‘Twas Not So Long Ago – Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra / Frank Munn, v.

Segment 2: Gimme, gimme, gimme

Give Me Your Telephone Number – J. C. Higgenbotham and His Six Hicks
Give Me Some More – Celestin’s Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra
Give Me Today – The California Ramblers / Arthur Hall, v.

Segment 3: Empty Days

Empty Days – Jan Garber AHO / Lee Bennett, v.
Empty Saddles – Russ Morgan Orchestra / Unidentified, v.
Everything Is Rhythm – Charlie Kunz and the Casani Club Orchestra

Segment 4: Birthdays
A big week for birthdays this week! Including composers Tolchard Evans, born 20 September 1901 in London and Al Hoffman born 25 December 1902 , as well as vocalist Poley McClintock born 24 September 1900.

I’ve Got Some Lovin’ To Do – Waring’s Pennsylvanians / Poley McClintock, v.
I Don’t Mind Walking In The Rain – Bix Beiderbecke AHO (Al Hoffman)
A Red-Roofed Chalet – Debroy Somers and His Band (Tolchard Evans)

Segment 5: Happy Birthday Dave Dreyer

Born in Brooklyn, New York on September 22 1894 was songwriter Dave Dreyer.

I Want To Be Known As Susie’s Feller – Isham Jones AHO / Tom Stacks, v.
Me And My Shadow – The Rangers / Unidentified, v.
I’m Ka-razy For You – Horace Heidt’s Orchestra / Warren Lewis, Jerry Browne, Harold Moore

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.

This weeks edition of Rapidly Rotating Records was recorded LIVE! We’re here in the massive KISL studio complex in the greenhouse in Avalon City Park, and helping to prove to me that there is actually someone out there listening people called in to the studio. On this evening’s show, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Alfred Bryan, J. C. Johnson, Chick Bullock, Earl Carroll and several others.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Alfred Bryan
Lyricist Alfred Bryan was born Brantford, Ontario, Canada on 15 September in 1871.

Red Lips, Kiss My Blues Away – Mike Markel’s Orchestra / Russell Douglas, v.
Some Other Bird Whistled A Tune – Emerson Dance Orchestra
Brown Eyes, Why Are You Blue? – B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra / Joseph M. White, v.
She Wore A Jacket Of Blue – Debory Somers and His Band / Gerry Fitzgerald, v.

Segment 2: Jay C. Johnson
September 14 marked the birth in 1896 in Chicago, Illinois of pianist and composer Jay C.Johnson.

Crying For You (Baby Mine) – J. C. Johnson and His Five Hot Sparks
Lone Western Blues – Wabash Trio
Dusky Stevedore – Frankie Trumbauer AHO / Frankie Trumbauer & Trio, v.
Rhythm & Romance – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller, v.

Segment 3: Charles “Chick” Bullock
Born 14 September 1894 in Butte, Montana, Charles “Chick” Bullock didn’t become a doctor as his parents hoped, instead he sang his heart out until 15 September 1981.

How’s Your Uncle? – The Troubadours / Chick Bullock, v.
The Cute Little Things You Do – The High Hatters / Chick Bullock, v.
Smiles – Chick Bullock
Moon Over Miami – Art Karle and His Boys / Chick Bullock, v.

Segment 4: Earl Carroll
September 16 marked the birth in 1893 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, of theatrical producer, director, songwriter and composer, Earl Carroll.

Pretty Peggy – The Columbians
It’s Always Orange Day in California – Peerless Quartet
Rhythm Of The Day – Ross Gorman and His Earl Carroll Orchestra
Blue Shadows – The Revelers

Segment 5: Ben Ryan
Composer Bennett A. “Ben” Ryan was born March 30, 1892 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Love Tales – Carl Ravazza AHO / Carl Ravazza, v.
I’ve Got A Sweet Somebody To Love Me – The Travelers (Jimmy Dorsey, Dir.) Scrappy Lambert, v.
Melancholy – Vic Meyers’ Music / Unknown, v.
Inka Dinka Doo – Jimmy Durante

Segment 6: Happy Birthday
French actor, singer and vaudeville entertainer Maurice Chevalier was born in Paris on 12 September 1888.
Singer Mae Questel was born 13 September 1908 in New York City.
Shep Fields was born in Brooklyn, New York on 12 September 1910.
Band leader William McKinney was born 17 September 1895 in Paducah, Kentucky.

Walkin’ My Baby Back Home – Maurice Chevalier with Leonard Joy AHO
On The Good Ship Lollipop – Mae Questel
Sittin In The Sand A Sunnin’ – Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra / Charles Chester, v.
Hulabaloo – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers

Segment 7: Requests

Sweetheart Of All My Dreams – Irving Aaronson / Charlie Trotta, v.
Whispering – Whispering Jack Smith
I’m The Medicine Man For The Blues – Johnny Marvin
My One And Only – Jane Green

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 celebrate the birthdays of Howard Dietz, Arthur Freed, and the State of California, and fulfill a request. So, why not stay a while and linger a while.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: (Linger) a while

Linger Awhile – Sam Lanin’s Orchestra
Once In A While – Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven
After A While – Benny Goodman’s Boys
Stay Awhile – Arthur Tracy

Segment 2: You’re The One

You’re The One For Me – Freddie Rose
You’re The One I Care For – Ruth Etting
You’re The One That I Adore – Lou Gold Orch / Irving Kaufman, v.

Segment 3: California
Commemorating California’s admission to the union in September 1850.

California Swing – Paul Howard’s Quality Serenaders / Lionel Hampton, v.
Beautiful California – Irwin Abrams / Arthur Singer, v.
California Blues – Abe Lyman’s Ambassador Hotel Orchestra

Segment 4: Topic
Arthur Grossman was born 9 September 1894 in Charleston, South Carolina – but he’s better known as singer, writer, pianist and lyricist Arthur Freed and was part of a songwriting duo with Nacio Herb Brown.

You Were Meant For Me – The Broadway Nitelites (Ben Selvin) / Dick Robertson, v.
I’m Danicing On A Rainbow – Don Bestor AHO / Maurice Cross, v.
Should I? – Hotel PA Orch / Scrappy Lambert, v.

Segment 5: Howard Dietz
Although he had a successful 30 year career in advertising, at the same time lyricist Howard Dietz, born in New York City on 6 September 1896, was writing hit Broadway shows, and collaborating with Arthur Schwartz.

Got A Bran’ New Suit – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller
Dancing In The Dark – Fred Waring ah Pennsylvanians / The Three Girl Friends, v.
I’ll Always Remember – Ray Starita and His Ambassadors Band / Lou Abelardo, 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 – 11 September 2011 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.

This week is a special live edition of EXTREME Rapidly Rotating Records with friend and colleague Brian Straka co-hosting, here in the KISL studio in Avalon on Santa Catalina Island. We’re talking about labor, work and jobs, but this is not your ordinary Rapidly Rotating Records, this week we’re rotating so fast we even get some glimpses of the modern era.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Glenn’s Pick:
Where Do You Work-a John – Harry Reser’s Six Jumping Jacks

Straka’s Pick:
Chain Gang – Sam Cooke

Glenn’s Pick:
I’ll Never Work There Anymore – Spike Jones and His City Slickers
I’ll Never Work In Chicago – Oscar Brand

Straka’s Pick:
Workin’ For MCA – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Glenn’s Pick:
Workox Blues – “Texas” Alexander

Straka’s Pick:
Maggie’s Farm – Bob Dylan

Glenn’s Pick:
I’ve Got To Get Up And Go To Work – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders

Straka’s Pick:
Welcome To The Work Week – Elvis Costello

Glenn’s Pick:
Sassin’ The Boss – Red Nichols

Straka’s Pick:
9 To 5 – Dolly Parton

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 – 4 September 2011 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Nick Lucas, Fred Rose and others, do some trotting, and have some people come by the studio.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Dropping in to say Hello, Here Comes…

Here Comes Fatima – California Ramblers / Irving Kaufman, v.
Here Comes Emily Brown – Charleston Chasers
Here Comes Marjorie – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra
Here Comes The Man With The Jive – Stuff Smith and His Onyx Club Boys / Stuff Smith, v.

Segment 2: Time to Trot

The Stop Trot – Al Starita and The Piccadilly Players / Eddie Grossbart, v.
East Coast Trot – Junie Cobb’s Hometown Band
Coconut Trot – Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra
I Like To Do Things For You – Stew Pletcher’s Eli Prom Trotters / Stew Pletcher, v.

Segment 3: Nick Lucas
August 22 marked the birth in 1897 in Belleville, New Jersery of Nicholas Anthony Lucanese. You may recognize him better as the “Crooning troubadour”, Nick Lucas.

Brown Eyes, Why Are You Blue? – Nick Lucas
Let’s Get Friendly – Nick Lucas and his Crooning Troubadors / Nick Lucas, v.
Tip-Toe Through The Tulips – Nick Lucas

Segment 4: Happy Birthday
A number of composers had birthdays last week, including:
Composer and pianist Jesse Greer born 26 August 1896,
Wendell Hall born 23 August 1896,
Lyricist Irving Bibo born 22 August 1889.

Huggable, Kissable You – The Sunshine Boys (Irving Bibo)
Hot Feet – Wendell Hal
Just You , Just Me – Don Voorhees AHO / Scrappy Lambert, v. (Jesse Greer)

Segment 5: Fred Rose
August 24 marked the birth in 1897 in Evansville, Indiana, of composer, lyricist, vocalist and pianist Fred Rose.

Jacksonville Gal – Original Memphis Five
Hold Everything Here Comes My Gal – Bill Haid’s Cubs
Red Hot Mamma – Ben Selvin’s Dance 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!

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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 celebrate National Radio Day and the birthdays of a number of different artists and composers.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: August 15…Happy Birthday
Composers born on August 15 include:
Sidney Clare born in 1892
Composer Harry Akst was born in 1894
Ted Snyder was born 1881
Lyricist Ned Washington was born August 15, 1901

A New Kind Of Man – The Varsity Eight (Sidney Clare)
Here Comes Malinda – The Little Ramblers (Harry Akst)
You Gave Me Your Heart (So I Have You Mine) – The Happy Six (Ted Snyder)
Sweetheart Hour – Don Bestor AOH / Neil Buckley, v. (Ned Washington)

Segment 2: Happy National Radio Day
National Radio Day celebrates the invention the radio as a device and of radio as a medium.

Turn On Your Radio (And Listen In On Your Home Town) – Ben Selvin and His Moulin Rouge Orchestra / Irving Kaufman, v.
Man With New Radio – Alec Templeton
Radio Rhythm – Fletcher Henderson

Segment 3: Radio Bands

How Many Times? – The Radiolites (Ben Selvin) / Irving Kaufman, v.
Little Girl – Fred Rich’s Radio Orchestra / Elmer Feldkamp, v.
When I Take My Sugar To Tea – Harry Reser’s Radio Band / Frank Luther, v.

Segment 4: Radio Singers

You’re The Cream In My Coffee – Lou Gold AHO / The Radio Imps (Ed Smalle – Jerry Macy), v.
Anything Goes – Lew Stone and His Band / The Radio Three, v.
Lay My Head Beneath A Rose – Colonial Club Orchestra (Bob Haring) / Frank Bessinger & Frank Wright (The Radio Franks)

Segment 5: Happy Birthday

Otto Harbach was born August 18, 1873 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Benny Davis was born August 21, 1895.
Gus Edwards was born August 18, 1879 in Prussia.

You’re Devastating – Freddy Martin AHO / Elmer Feldkamp, v. (Otto Harbach)
Somebody’s Lonely – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra / Paul Hagan, v. (Benny Davis)
In My Merry Oldsmobile – Jean Goldkette AHO (Gus Edwards)

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 do some stealing, and celebrate the birthdays of Victor Young, Al Goodman, Gene Buck, and maybe a couple of others.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Victor Young
August 8 marked the birth in 1900 in Chicago, Illinois, of violinist, composer, arranger, and bandleader, Victor Young.

Now’s The Time To Fall In Love – Victor Young Orchestra
Sweet Madness – Casa Loma Orchestra / Kenny Sargent
A Hundred Years From Today – Victor Young Dir. Studio Orch / Jack Teagarden, v.
Sweet Sue – Just You – Sam Lanin and His Troubadours / Scrappy Lambert, v.

Segment 2: Gene Buck
August 8 also marked the birth of songwriter, producer, author, director and artist, Edward Eugene Buck, better known as Gene Buck – he was born 5 years earlier than Victor in 1885.

No Foolin’ – California Ramblers / Arthur Hall
When I Hear That Jazz Band Play – Marion Harris
‘Neath The South Sea Moon / My Rambler Rose – Gene Rodemich’s Orchestra
Biminy – George Olsen and His Music

Segment 3: Theft
Listener John probably didn’t think he would inspire a crime rampage when he requested “When Love Comes Stealing”, but it seems there’s a bit of theft happening in this segment.

If My Friends Find You, They’ll Steal You Away From Me – Lou Gold AHO / Irving Kaufman, v.
When Love Comes Stealing – The Troubadours / Lewis James, v.
Stealin’ Apples – Fletcher Henderson AOH
Somebody’s Been Stealin’ – Rev. J. M. Gates

Segment 4: Al Goodman
August 12 marked the birth in 1890 in Nikopol, Russia, of pianist, composer and bandleader Al Goodman.

Or What Have You – Al Goodman AHO
Without Love – Al Goodman and His “Flying High” Orchestra /Scrappy Lambert, v.
Lovable And Sweet – Al Goodman AHO / vocal

Segment 5: Buddy Rogers
Charles “Buddy” Rogers was born August 13, 1904 in Olathe, Kansas (with thanks to listener Rich of Illinois for the reminder).

Hello Gorgeous – Buddy Rogers and His California Cavaliers / Buddy Rogers, v.
This Time It’s Real – Buddy Rogers and His Famous Swing Band / Bob Hannon, v.
With My Sweetie In The Moonlight – Buddy Rogers AHO / Buddy Rogers, 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 – 14 August 2011 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Nat D. Ayer, Carson Robison, Elmer Grosso and Abe Lyman, and play some poor little songs.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Poor Little…

Why Couldn’t It Be Poor Little Me? – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra
Poor Little Rich Girl – Geoffrey Goodhart AHO
Poor Little Butterfly Is A Fly Girl Now – All Star Trio
Poor Little Me – Marion Harris

Segment 2: Nat D. Ayer
Composer, and sometimes singer, Nat D. Ayer, was born on August 5 in 1887 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Oh, You Beautiful Doll – Henry King AHO / Siggy Lane, v.
Oh, How I’ve Waited For You – George Olsen and His Music / Edward Joyce, Fran Frey, Bob Rice,v.
If You Were The Only Girl In The World – Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees / Rudy Vallee
Where The Rainbow Ends – Paul Whiteman AHO

Segment 3: Carson Robison
August 4 marked the birth in 1890 in Oswego, Kansas of Carson J. Robison, also known as the Kansas Jayhawk.

Happy-Go-Lucky – Carson Robison
Springtime in the Rockies – Robison & Luther
Tree-Top Serenade – Fred Hartley AHO / Carson Robison, whistling
Tough Picking – Roy Smeck & Carson Robison

Segment 4: Beloved
A request for The Troubadours from listener John was the inspiration behind this beloved segment.

Beloved – The Troubadours
Uncle Dave’s Beloved Solo – Uncle Dave Macon
Believe It, Beloved – Fats Waller and His Rhythm

Segment 5

Havin Lots Of Fun – Abe Lyman and His California Orchestra
If Tears Could Bring You Back To Me (I’d Cry My Eyes Out For You) – Elmer Grosso and His Greenwich Village Orchestra / The Grosso Trio, 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 – 7 August 2011 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 fulfill a request, get cradled, put some numbers in perspective and celebrate some birthdays, including one very special birthday.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Millions

It’s A Million To One You’re In Love – The Virginians / Franklyn Baur
If I Had A Million Dollars – Richard Himber and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra / Joey Nash, v.
’m Feeling Like A Million – Teddy Hill AHO
One In A Million – Fats Waller and His Rhythm

Segment 2: Requests
Longtime listener Fred in Orlando, requested Anson Weeks’ version of “It Was A Night In June” and “Popeye” – sadly I don’t have a broadcast quality copy of Anson’s version, but I do have another version.

Popeye – Varsity Eight / Billy Murray, v.
It Was A Night In June – Bert Lown and His Hotel Biltmore Orchestra / Ted Holt

Segment 3: Cradle Songs

There’s A Cradle In Caroline – Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra / Vaughn DeLeath, v.
Indian Cradle -Song – Ben Selvin AHO / Lewis James, v.
Sheltered By The Stars, Cradled By The Moon – RWK AHO / The Kahn-A-Sirs, v.

Segment 4: Being Young
Happy birthday to my dad, turning 92 on 1 August.

Make Up Your Mind You’re Gonna Be Young – Society Serenaders (Stan Greening) / Richard Neller, v.
He May Be Old, But He’s Got Young Ideas – Billy Murray
A Young Man’s Fancy – Art Hickman’s Orchestra
Hey Young Fella – Venuti & Lang

Segment 5: Topic
A number of composers and artists had birthdays last week, including Rudy Vallee, Buddy Clark and Billy Hillpot.

That’s My Hap-Hap-Happiness – Larry Murphy AHO / (Don Voorhees ah Earl Carroll Vanities Orch. – / Unidentified , v.
Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now – Art Krueger and His Columbians / Vocal Trio
Jim Jams – Roy Bargy

Musician and band leader Art Krueger was born in Burlington, Wisconsin on July 27, 1897.
Pianist and composer Roy Bargy was born July 31 in 1894.

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 – 31 July 2011 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Johnny Marvin, Ted Koehler and Eddie Farley and check before and after.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Johnny Marvin
July 11 marked the birth in 1887 in Butler, Oklahoma, of John Senator Marvin, better known as crooner and master of the ukulele, Johnny Marvin.

Little By Little – Johnny Marvin
Down Among The Sugar Cane – Johnny Marvin
Marvelous – Johnny Marvin

Segment 2: Ted Koehler
July 14 marked the birth in 1894 in Washington, D. C. of lyricist Ted Koehler.

Get Happy – Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra / Phil Dewey, Frank Luther, Leo O’Rourke, v.
When Love Comes Swingin’ Along – Richard Himber and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra / Joey Nash, v.
Happy As The Day Is Long – Harry Roy and His Mayfair Hotel Orchestra / Harry Roy, v.

Segment 3: Sneak Preview
I don’t usually give previews of the next week’s show, but next week, July 24th will be a special show, and here’s a little musical clue as to what it’s about.

Seven Or Eleven – Charlie Fry and His Million Dollar Pier Orchestra

Segment 4: Eddie Farley
July 16 marked the birth in 1905 in Newark, New Jersey of trumpeter and singer Eddie Farley.

To A Sweet Pretty Thing – Eddie Farley Orchestra / Larry Norman, v.
Mississippi Basin – Bert Lown and His Hotel Biltmore Orchestra / Eddie Farley, v.
Not Enough – Eddie Farley and Their Onyx Club Boys / Mike Riley, v.
Music Goes ‘Round And Around – Eddie Farley and Their Onyx Club Boys / Mike Riley-Eddie Farley, v.

Segment 5: Before

You Never Did That Before – Ted Weems AHO / Arthur Jarrett, v.
This Never Happened Before – Don Bestor AHO / Neil Buckley, v.
Everything’s Been Done Before – Billy Merrin and His Commanders / Ken Crossley, v

Segment 6: After

After Thinking It Over – Herman Kenin’s Multnomah Hotel Orch / Ken Allen, v.
After A While – Bennie Goodman’s Boys
After You’ve Gone – Georgia Washboard Stompers / Jake Fendeson, 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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