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 celebrate the birthdays of Wayne King, Orrin Tucker, Richard Himber, Walter Donaldson, Harold Arlen, James F. Hanley and Bert Kalmar, and celebrate the human spirit.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Wayne King
February 16 marked the birth in Savanna, Illinois in 1901 of Harold Wayne King, better known as Wayne King, the waltz king.

Put A Little Salt On The Bluebird’s Tail – Wayne King AHO / Ernie Birchill, v.
Promises – Wayne King AHO / Andy Hansen, Ernie Burchill, v.
I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do) – Wayne King AHO / Andy Hansen, Ernie Burchill, Bill Egner, v.
Hello, Beautiful – Wayne King AHO / Andy Hansen, Ernie Burchill, Bill Egner, v.

Segment 2: Orrin Tucker
Listener Aaron in the UK reminded me that the last surviving bandleader of the 1930s celebrated his 100th birthday the other day. Orrin Tucker was born on February 17, 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lydia The Tattooed Lady – Orrin Tucker and his Orchestra / Orrin Tucker & Band, v.
I Need Lovin’ – OTAHO / Orrin Tucker, v.
Especially For You – OTAHO / Bonnie Baker, v.
Midnight – OTAHO / Gil Mershon, v.

Segment 3: Dick Himber
February 20 marked the birth in 1907 in Newark, New Jersey, of Herbert Richard Himber, better known as band leader Dick Himber.

Doin’ The Uptown Lowdown – Dick Himber and His Essex House Orchestra / Johnny Mercer, v.
Avalon – Richard Himber and His Studebaker Champion Orchestra / Joey, Nash, v.
The Marine’s Hymn – Richard Himber and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra / Guy Russell, v.
You Ought To Be In Pictures – Dick Himber and His Essex House Orchestra / Joey Nash, v.

Segment 4: Walter Donaldson
February 15 marked the birth in 1893 in Brooklyn, New York of composer Walter Donaldson.

Yes Sir, That’s My Baby – Harmony Dance Orchestra (Ben Selvin) / Billy Jones
What Did I Tell You – Lou Gold AHO / Arthur Hall (Cr. As James Potter)
My Baby Just Cares For Me – Tom Smith and Dudd Williamson
T’ain’t No Sin – The Rhythmic Eight / Maurice Elwin, v.

Segment 5: Harold Arlen
February 15 marked the birth in 1905 in Buffalo, New York, of Hyman Arluck. You may know him better as one of the great composers of American standards of the 20th century, Harold Arlen.

As Long As I Live – The Spirits Of Rhythm / Red McKenzie
Buffalo Rhythm – Billy Stennett and His Carolina Stompers
Minor Gaff – Tennessee Tooters
It’s Only A Paper Moon – Paul Whiteman AHO / Peggy Healy

Segment 6: Jimmy Hanley
February 17 marked the birth in 1892 in Rennselaer, Indiana, of songwriter James Frederick Hanley.

Sing Song Girl – Leroy Shield and The Victor Hollywood Orchestra / James Blackstone, v.
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart – Jack Hylton AHO / Pat O’Malley, v.
I’m In The Market For You – Columbia Photo Players (Ben Selvin) / Don Howard, v.
The Cute Little Things You Do – The High Hatters / Frank Luther, v.

Segment 7: Very Human

Was That The Human Thing To Do? – The New Yorkers / The Boswell Sisters, v.
I Am Only Human After All – Victor Arden / Phil Ohman / Frank Luther, v.
I’m Just An Ordinary Human – Ozzie Nelson AHO / Ozzie Nelson, v.
Complainin’ (It’s Human Nature To Complain) – Sophie Tucker

Segment 7 (1/2): Johnny Dodds
February 16, 1892 was the birthday of clarinetist Johnny Dodds.

Blue Wahsboard Stomp – Johnny Dodds’ Washboard Band

Segment 8: Bert Kalmar
February 16 marked the birth in 1884 in New York City of lyricist Bert Kalmar, half of the great songwriting team of Kalmar & Ruby.

Take Your Girlie To The Movies – Irving Kaufman
I Wanna Be Loved By You – Leonard Joy AH orchestra / Helen Kane, v.
I’m So Afraid Of You – Isham Jones AHO / Frank Sylvano, v.
Dancing The Devil Away – Victor Arden and Phil Ohman, Duo-Pianists / Frank Luther, 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 – 20 February 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 have some good, old-fashioned songs, some songs for Valentine’s Day and go musically to Dallas.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Cupid
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and as listener Rich reminded me, nothing’s more closely associated with Valentine’s Day than cupid.

Cupid’s Holiday – Cole McElroy Spanish Ballroom Orchestra / Myer Alexander, v.
Cupid On The Cake – Jack Hylton AHO / Pat O’Malley, v.
Cupid’s Nightmare – Cab Calloway AHO

Segment 2: Old Fashioned Songs

Old Fashioned Swing – Sharkey and His Sharks of Rhythm / Sharkey Bonano, v.
Old Fashioned Romance – Lee Morse and Her Bluegrass Boys / Lee Morse, v.
I’m Gonna Getr Acquainted In A Quaint Old Fashioned Town – New Orleans Jazz Band
Old Fashioned Garden – Lewis James

Segment 3: Cupid

Cupid’s Army – Henry Hudson Band / John Thorne, v.
There Must Be Little Cupids In The Briny – Billy Murray
Cupid (Sam Coslow) – Jay Wilbur Band / Leslie Douglas, v.

Segment 4: Dallas

That Dallas Man – Isham Jones and His Orchestra / Joe Martin, v.
Dallas Blues – Ted Lewis and His Band / Fats Waller, v.
Alice From Dallas – Bernie Cummins and His New Yorkers / Unidentified, v.
Dallas Rag – Dallas String Band

Segment 5: Valentine’s
We’re going to finish up with a Valentine set, but that doesn’t necessarily mean songs for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine Stomp – Fats Waller
Valentine – International Novelty Orchestra / Franklyn Baur, v.
Jimmy Valentine – Nat Shilkret & Victor Orchestra / Billy Murray, 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 – 13 February 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 correct some mistakes, look for the silver lining, and celebrate lots of birthdays.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Mistakes
Last week I inadvertently played a song twice. Although it was broadcast on KISL that way on Sunday, and was that that way on the podcast for a few days, I have fixed it, and I’ll never make that mistake again.

I’ll Never Make The Same Mistake Again – Billy Cotton and His Band / Alan Breeze, v.
The Greatest Mistake Of My Life – Russ Morgan / Lewis Julian, v.
Mistakes – Blue Steel AHO / George Marks, v.
My Greatest Mistake – Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra

Segment 2: Silver
I happened upon the first record, and just had to create a segment that let me play it.

Silver Song Bird – B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra / Joseph M. White, v.
Silver Water – The Happy Six
Look For The Silver Lining – Edna Brown & Charles Harrison
There Must Be A Silver Lining – Ray Starita and His Ambassadors Band

Segment 3: Isham Jones
January 31 marked the birth in 1894 of Isham Jones. He was born in Coalton, Ohio.

What’ll You Do? – Isham Jones AHO / Eddie Thomas, v.
Feelin’ That Way – Isham Jones AHO / Frank Sylvano, v.
Trees – Isham Jones AHO / Unidentified, v.
You’re O. K. – Isham Jones and His Orchestra / Eddie Stone, v.

Segment 4: James Johnson
February 1 marked the birth in 1894 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, of James Price Johnson, the “Father of Stride Piano”,

Carolina Shout – Jimmy Johnson’s Jazz Boys / Frog Spawn Second Batch
Charleston (South Carolina) – James P. Johnson
Old Fashioned Love – Joe Haymes AHO / Jimmy Underwood, v.
Alabama Stomp (Johnson – Henry Creamer) – Gus C. Edwards Orchestra / Cliff Covert, v.

Segment 5: Fred Rich
January 31 marked the birth in 1898 in Warsaw, Poland of pianist, conductor, musical director, and band leader, Fred Rich.

Just The Same – Fred Rich and His Hotel Astor Orchestra / Irving Kaufman
Tip Toe Through The Tulips – Fred Rich AHO / The Rollickers Quartet, v.
With A Smile And A Song – Freddie Rich AHO / Sonnie Schuyler, v.
Wedding Of The Birds – Fred Rich AHO / Smith Ballew, v.

Segment 6: Clarence Gaskill
February 2 marked the birth in 1892 in Phildelphia, Pennsylvania of composer, lyricist and pianist Clarence Gaskill.

You’re Gonna Be Sorry – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller, v.
I Don’t Mind Being All Alone – Art Landry AHO / AL Martineau, v.
A Kiss In The Moonlight – B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra / Joseph M. White, v.
Doo Wacka Doo – Original Memphis Five

Segment 7: Birthdays
Roy Smeck, born on February 6, 1900 in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Eddie Cantor was born Edward Israel Iskowitz on January 31, 1892 in New York.
Emmett Miller, born February 2, 1900 in Macon, Georgia
Lillian Hardin (Lil Armstrong) was born February 3, 1902.

Twelfth Street Rag – Roy Smeck
How I Love That Girl – Eddie Cantor Early Days
Take Your Tomorrow – Emmett Miller
The Lindy Hop – Lil Hardin Armstrong and Her Swing Orchestra

Segment 8: More Birthdays
Songwriter Herman Hupfeld was born on February 1, 1894 in Montclair, New Jersey.
Composer and lyricist Haven Gillespie was born on February 6, 1888.
Trombonist George Brunies was born in New Orleans on February 6, 1902.
Guitarist and composer Will Shade was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 5, 1898.

The Calinda – The Manhattan Dance Makers (Herman Hupfeld)
Scissor Grinder Joe – Gene Rodemich’s Orchestra (Haven Gillespie)
Margueitte – New Orleans Rhythm Kings (George Brunies)
Insane Crazy Blues – Memphis Jug Band (Will Shade)

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 – 6 February 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’re gonna go musically to Mandalay, celebrate Michigan’s birthday, make some returns, play fair and air some differences.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Mandalay
A (perhaps) surprising amount of research goes into each episode of Rapidly Rotating Records… but I can not remember why I decided to set Mandalay as this segment topic.

Yearning For Mandalay – Preston Jackson’s Uptown Band
Mandalay – Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra / Charles Kaley, v.
On The Road To Mandalay – Jesse Crawford
Rose Of Mandalay – Art Hickman’s Orchestra

Segment 2: Michigan
Michigan became the 26th state of the United States of America on 26 January 1837.

Michigan Stomp – Willie Jones AHO
Michigan Water Blues – George McClennon’s Jazz Devils
I Want To Go Back To Michigan – Van Eps Banjo Orchestra

Segment 3: Returning

The Return of Abdul Abulbul Amir – Frank Crumit
Many Happy Returns Of The Day – Art Kahnm’s Orchestra / Scrappy Lambert, v.
What Did I Get In Return – Arden-Ohman Orchestra / Lewis James, v.

Segment 4: Different

It Makes No Difference Now – Sweatman’s Brownies
It Might Have Been A Different Story – Dick Himber and His Essex House Orchestra / Joey Nash, v.
Things Might Have Been So Different – Kel Murray Orchestra / Mary Welsh, v.

Segment 5: That’s Fair

Fair Co-Ed – The Six Jumping Jacks / Vocal Trio
Fair And Warmer – Herman Waldman AHO / Rex Preis, v.
All’s Fair In Love And War – Henry Busse Orchestra / Bob Hannon, 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 – 30 January 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 go to town, get some sympathy, listen to some stories and celebrate the birthdays of Harry Reser and “The Fat Man”, no, not me.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Town

Hotsy Totsy Town – Dixie Daisies
Back O’ Town Blues – Original Indiana Five
Talk Of The Town – Ted Weems AHO / Parker Gibbs, v.

Segment 2: Sympathy
On January 21 back in 1789, “The Power Of Sympathy”, widely considered to be the first American novel, was published anonymously in Boston by Isaiah Thomas. It was author William Hill Brown’s first novel, and is based on a well known local New England scandal. So here’s a sympathetic set.

I Need Sympathy – Jesse Stafford AHO / Jane Jones, v.
Sympathy Waltz – Frank Banta, Piano Solo
So Sympathetic – Merle Johnston and His Ceco Couriers

Segment 3: A Bit Plump
January 21 marked the debut in 1946 at 8:30 PM on ABC radio of the mystery adventure series “The Fat Man”. In the series, “The Fat Man”, Brad Runyon, weighed 239 pounds, as listeners heard each week in the opening when Runyon steps on a scale and drops in a coin. J. Scott Smart, who played the portly detective, in real life weighed in at 270 pounds. The series, which originated at WJZ in New York, was created by Dashiell Hammett and also featured Ed Begley, Sr. as Sergeant O’Hara. So, to commemorate “The Fat Man”, here’s a plump set.

Fat Man Blues – Tiny Parham and His Musicians
Big Fat Mama – Clarence Williams AHO / Ed Allen, v.
Fat Fanny Stomp – Jim Clarke

Segment 4: Stories
January 18 marked the debut in 1937 on CBS radio of “Aunt Jenny’s Real Life Stories”. A complete story was told in five, 15-minute episodes which aired Monday thru Friday each week. Aunt Jenny was played by Edith Spencer and later, by Agnes Young. The show continued on radio until September 28, 1956. Aunt Jenny’s whistling canary was played by animal imitator, Henry Boyd. Aunt Jenny was created as an advertising character created by Lever Brothers Corporation for their Spry brand vegetable shortening, which sponsored the radio program. Well, we’ve got some stories of our own, beginning with the voice that had them fainting.

A Bed-Time Story – Rudy Vallee
It Might Have Been A Different Story – Dick Himber and His Essex House Orch / Joey Nash, v.
What’s Your Story (What’s Your Jive) – Fletcher Henderson AHO / Jerry Black, v.

Segment 5: Harry Reser
January 17 marked the birth in 1896 in Piqua, Ohio of one of the greatest banjo players of all time, Harry Reser.

I’m Still Caring – Harry Reser’s Rounders / Tom Stacks, v.
Paddlin’ Madelin’ Home – Tennessee Happy Boys / Arthur Hall, v.
When You Do What You Do – Harry Reser’s Orchestra
The Cat And The Dog – Harry Reser, Banjo, with Piano Accompaniment

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 – 23 January 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 go up, up and away, celebrate the birthdays of Al Bowlly, Chic Young and Ace Brigode, and have some children. Well, have some songs about children.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Balloons
It seems that throughout history this week has been been particularly exciting if you like balloons! Hot air ballons were invented, the first air-crossing across the English Channel happened, the first ballon flight in the United States and it was even the week the first American female free ballon pilot was born – and then Rapidly Rotating Records played these songs:

Balloonacy – Mills Blue Rhythm Band
You’re Like A Toy Balloon – Ted FioRito AHO / Muzzy Marcellino, v.
Balloons – Sidney Torch AHO / Monte Ray and The Ovaltineys

Segment 2: Chic Young
January 9 marked the birth in 1901 of Murat Bernard Young, better known as cartoonist “Chic” Young, and creator of the comic strip “Blondie”.

Blondy – Sam Lanin AHO / Scrappy Lambert, v.
Just A Blue-Eyed Blond – Debroy Somers Band / Dan Donovan, v.
When A Blonde Makes Up Her Mind To Do You Good – Jack Gardner’s Orch / Stanton Crocker, v.

Segment 3: Children

Do You Wanna Jump, Children – Cab Calloway
Happy Children Blues – McKenzie’s Candy Kids (MCBB)
Aunt Hagar’s Children Blues – Isham Jones AHO
Wake Up, Chillun, Wake Up – Nat Shilkret and The Victor Orchestra

Segment 4: Ace Brigode
January 5 marked the birth in 1893 of bandleader Ace Brigode.

Tweedle-Dee, Tweedle-Doo – Ace Brigode and His Fourteen Virginians
When I Think Of You – Ace Brigode & his 14 Virginians
More – Ace Brigode ah 10 Virginians

Segment 5: Al Bowlly
January 7 marked the birth in 1899 in Mozambique of singer Albert Alick Bowlly. The variety of Al’s discography is enormous, and this is a small assortment of his range.

A Bench In The Park – Henry Hudson’s Melody Men / Al Bowlly, v.
Reaching For The Moon – Roy Fox and his Band / Al Bowlly, v.
Sing As We Go – Ray Noble AHO / Al Bowlly, v.
Adios – Roy Fox and His Band / Al Bowlly, 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 -9 January 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 is our first show of 2011 and I hope your New Year is starting off well, and if I can keep from coughing long enough, on this evening’s show, we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Sam Coslow and Georgia, meet some friends, fall down, and go mad.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Friends

Just Friends – Ben Selvin AHO / Unidentified, v.
Makin’ Friends – The Whoopee Makers Jack Teagarden, v.
We’re Friends Again – Jacques Renard AHO / Jacques Renard, v.

Segment 2: Georgia
On January 2, 1788, Georgia, the last of the original thirteen colonies, was the fourth state to be admitted to the United States of America.

That’s Georgia – Bernie Cummins AHO
Georgia Swing – Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers
The Georgia Stomp – Charles Fulcher AHO
Georgia Lullaby – Adrian Schubert’s Dance Orchestra / Scrappy Lambert, v.

Segment 3: Madness

You Call It Madness – Auld Lang Syne / Freddie Rich’s Radio Orchestra Featuring Helen Rowland
Harlem Madness – Coon-Sanders Orchestra / Joe Sanders, v.
Piano Madness – Harry Roy and His Mayfair Hotel Orchestra

Segment 4: Sam Coslow
December 27 marked the birth in 1902 in New York City of lyricist Sam Coslow.

Don’t Take That Black Bottom Away – Golden Gate Orchestra / Ed Kirkeby, v.
In My Little Hope Chest – Smith Ballew AHO / Frances Shelley, v.
She’s Still My Baby – Jack Hylton’s Hyltonians / Al Starita, v.

Segment 5: Falling Down
It seems that this last week was a bit rough for a few of us, including myself who tripped over a lawn sprinkler and got quite the bump on my forehead, a nice black eye, and a broken right hand, while listener Joe slipped on some ice and got banged up pretty good, but I believe he’ll be OK, too. Hopefully everyone else was a bit more sure of foot, but it’s set up this segments falling theme.

I Faw Down and Go Boom – George Olsen and His Music / Quartet, v.
Fallin’ Down – Golden Gate Orchestra (California Ramblers) / Ernest Hare, v.
Falling – Paul Whiteman AHO

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 – 2 January 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 Ernest Breuer, Cab Calloway and Belle Baker, we’ll find out what the moonlight can do and hear from some troubadours.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ernest Breuer
December 26 marks the birth all the way back in 1886 of composer Ernest Breuer

Does The Spearmint Lose Its Flavor On The Bedpost Overnight – Billy Jones & Ernest Hare
Not Here, Not There (It’s Fifty Miles From Nowhere) – Bob Haring AHO
Oh! Gee, Oh! Gosh, Oh! Golly I’m In Love – Lanin’s Arcadians / Unidentified v.

Segment 2: Cab Calloway
Christmas Day 1907 marked the birth in Rochester, New York, of vocalist, drummer and bandleader Cabell Calloway, better known as “Cab” Calloway.

Avalon – Cab Calloway AHO
My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms – Cab Calloway AHO / Cab Calloway, v.
I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby – Cab Calloway AHO

Segment 3: Belle Backer
Born on Christmas day in 1893 in New York was Bella Becker. You may know her better as red hot mama Belle Baker.

There Must Be Somebody Else – Belle Baker
You’re The One I Care For – Belle Baker
Overnight – Belle Baker

Segment 4: Moonlight
Listener Ray in Chicago with a request which inspired this segment.

I Love The Moonlight – Fred Rich and His Hotel Astor Orchestra
I Used To Love Her In The Moonlight – Ipana Troubadours / Smith Ballew, v.
Wait’ll It’s Moonlight – Tennessee Happy Boys
I Never Knew What The Moonlight Could Do – Jack Denny AHO

Segment 5: Troubadour

Lonely Troubadour – Ed Loyd AHO (Ed Kirkeby) / Smith Ballew, v.
Broken Hearted Troubadour – Freddie Martin AHO / Unidentified v.
Carioca – The Castillian Troubadours / The Castillian Troubadours, v.

This, of course, is the last Rapidly Rotating Records show of 2010. I want to thank you all for listening, and for your requests and expressions of thanks and support through your e-mail. I really do appreciate the feedback, so if you have a request for a particular song or artist, a suggestion for a topic, or just wanna say Hi, you can send e-mail to [email protected]. Of course, you can also send cards or letters to P. O. Box 145, Claremont, CA 91711.

Segment 6: Wrap Up
We’re going to end with Frank C. Stanley’s 1907 rendition of “Auld Lang Syne”. Frank C. Stanley began his recording career in 1891 as banjoist William S. Grinsted, which was his real name. He was a good banjo player, but was eclipsed by “The Banjo King”, Vess L. Ossman. He was very successful, however as baritone Frank C. Stanley, making over 180 recordings for Edison alone and dozens more for other record companies. He also recorded under a third name, George S. Williams as banjo accompanist for Arthur Collins.
With best wishes for a safe, healthy, happy and extraordinarily prosperous New Year, I thank you for your very kind attention and I’ll see you next year.

Auld Lang Syne – Frank C. Stanley

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 December 2010 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 hear from Chester Gaylord, do some whistling, deal with some absolutes and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Chester Gaylord
Chester Gaylord, “The Whispering Serenader”, was born February 24, 1899, and listener Cecilia in England happened to request to hear some records by Chester Gaylord (I didn’t have the exact ones she wanted, but I’m sure everyone will enjoy these).

Miss You – Meyer Davis Orchestra / Chester Gaylord, v.
I Found Happiness – Eight Radio Stars / Chester Gaylord, v.
Us And Company – Leonard Joy Orchestra / Chester Gaylord, v.

Segment 2: Whistling
Listeners Tom and Rita in England sent a nice email last week suggesting a segment about whistling.

Whistle and Blow Your Blues Away – Ben Selvin AHO / Eddie Walters, v.
Clean As A Whistle – Tom Coakley AHO / Frank Barton
Sing Holly, Go Whistle, Hey! Hey! – Jack Payne and The BBC Dance Orchestra / Vocal Effects

Segment 3: Always

I’m Always In The Mood For You – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller, v.
Always – George Olsen and His Music / Edward Joyce, Bob Rice, Fran Frey, v.
You Keep Me Always Living In Sin – Joseph Robichaux and His New Orleans Rhythm Boys / Walter Williams, v.

Segment 4: Never

I Never Knew – Chocolate Dandies
I Never Care ‘Bout Tomorrow As Long As I’m Happy Today – Original Memphis Five
Never Again – Ace Brigode and His Fourteen Virginians
It’ll Never Happen Again – Binkley Brothers Dixie Clodhoppers / Jack Johnson, v.

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

I Want A Little Girl – The Rhythmic Eight (Bert Firman) / Vocal Trio
Tell Me I’m Forgiven – Debroy Somers and His Band / Dan Donovan, v,
Oh! My Goodness – Billy Merrin and His Commander / Rita Williams and Billy Merrin, v

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!

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

On this evening’s show we’re gonna be looking into the future, we’ll do some wobbling, we’ll have some time for sergeants, have a cardiac set, a military set and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Wobbling

Missouri Wobble – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra
Paradise Wobble – Charlie Johnson’s Original Paradise Ten / Monette Moore, v
Mississippi Wobble – Jimmy Wade and His Dixielanders
The Wolf Wobble – Joe Venuti’s Rhythm Boys / Harold Arlen, v.

Segment 2: Things that are gonna be
Rich in Illinois requesting “Looks Like It’s Gonna Be Me” by Fred Hall and His Sugar Babies, inspiring this set.

Looks Like It’s Gonna Be Me – Fred Hall AHO / Arthur Fields, v.
It’s Gonna Be You – Sid Peltyn AHO (Tom Berwick AHO) / Thelma Nevins, v.
Everything’s Gonna Be All Right – Orchestre Chez Fysher (Ben Selvin) / Ben Selvin, v.

Segment 3: Sergeants
There aren’t a lot of vintage songs about sergeants, so venturing outside of our normal 20s and 30s, here’s tracks from 1929, 1938 and 1942.

Sergeant Flagg and Sergeant Quirt – Fred Hall and Arthur Fields
Our Sargeant Major – George Formby
Kiss Me Goodnight, Sergeant Murphy – Art Kassel and His “Kassels-In-The-Air” / Art Kassel, v.

Segment 4: Hearts
A lovely listener, Irene, in New York City requested a couple of records which are the inspiration behind this cardiac set.

You Gave Me Your Heart (So I Gave You Mine) – The Happy Six
Into My Heart – Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra / Frank Munn, v.
Lonely Heart – Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra / Frank Munn, v.
You Are My Heart’s Delight – Norman Long Introducing The Savoy Hotel Orpheans

Segment 5: Horses
For all the hard working folks at White Stallion Ranch, a working cattle ranch and dude ranch in Tucson, Arizona, a few songs with a very equine theme.

Black Horse Stomp – Five Musical Blackbirds
Horses – Earl Oliver’s Jazz Babies (Harry Reser) / Tom Stacks & v3, v.
The Horse With The Lavender Eyes – Johnny Johnson AHO / Harry McDaniel, 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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