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 have some sister acts, celebrate the birthdays of Victor Schertinger and Yip Harburg, celebrate National Poetry Month and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Sister Groups
Listener James in Iowa wrote to ask if I wouldn’t play some other sister groups, and I’m only too happy to do so.

Sam, The Old Accordion Man – Williams Sisters /Wayne Allen, p.
Ev’ryone Says I Love You – Anson Weeks AHO / The Moering Sisters, v.
Singin’ In The Rain – Johnny Marvin & Frohne Sisters

Segment 2: National Poetry Month
Listener Cleon in Upland, California reminded me the other day that April is National Poetry month, and has been since 1996 when it was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets. Of course not all poems rhyme, but here in honor of National Poetry month are some rapidly rotating records about rhymes.

(If I Had) Rhythm In My Nursery Rhymes – Wingy Manone AHO / Wingy Manone, v.
Rhymes – Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians / Johnny “Scat” Davis, Poley McClintock
For No Rhyme Or Reason – Kay Kyser AHO / Ginnie Sims / Harry Babbit, v.

Segment 3: Victor Schertzinger
April 8 marks the birth in 1890 in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania of conductor and composer Victor Schertzinger.

Love Me Forever – Mrs. Jack Hylton and Her Band / Jimmy Miller, v.
One Night Of Love – Eddy Duchin AHO / Lew Sherwood, v.
Dream Lover – Smith Ballew AHO

Segment 4: Yip Harburg
April 8, marks the birth in 1898 in New York City’s lower east side of Isidore Hochberg. You may know him better as “Yip” Harburg.

You’re A Builder Upper – Richard Himber and His Ritz Carlton Orchestra / Joey Nash, v.
Ah! But Is It Love? – Paul Whiteman AHO / Jack Fulton, v.
Riddle Me This – Leo Reisman AHO / Frank Luther, v.
I’m Yours – Benrus Radio Orchestra / Paul Small, v.

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History
It’s the segment where we play rapidly rotating records celebrating birthdays, having been recorded this past week in years past.

The Things That Were Made For Love – Paul Specht AHO / Johnny Morris, v. (April 5, 1929)
Girl Of My Dreams – Gene Austin (April 2, 1928)
Red Lips – Kiss My Blues Away – Lew Gold AHO (April 5, 1927)
Weather Bird Rag – King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band (April 6, 1923)

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 being April 1st, April Fool’s Day, this is an all fool show.All the songs on tonight’s show will be about fools, or being fooled, or fooling someone, or not being fooled, or, well, you get the idea.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Foolin

No Foolin’ – The California Ramblers / Arthur Hall
You Wouldn’t Fool Me, Would You? – Annette Hanshaw
They Can’t Fool Me – George Formby
What A Fool I’ve Been – Lew Reynolds Flexo Recording Orchestra
Wild and Foolish – The Red Heads

Segment 2: Foolish

Foolish Child – The Ambassadors
Foolish Little Girl Like You – Clarence Williams AHO / Clarence Williams, v.
Stompin’ Fool – The Arkansas Travelers

Segment 3: You Fool
The origin of April Fool’s Day is uncertain, but one suggestion has to do with the 1564 decree by Charles IX that New Year’s Day be moved from March 25 to January 1. News traveled slowly in 1564 and some people would not be aware of the change for years later.

Fooling – Ace Brigode and His Fourteen Virginians
Were You Foolin’? – Richard Himber and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra / Joey Nash
No One’s Fool – Benson Orchestra of Chicago

Segment 4: Fooling You
The term for the fear of April Fool’s Day is Aphrilophobia.

He’s Just a Horn-Tootin’ Fool – St. Louis Rhythm Kings
Don’t Be A Fool You Fool – Whispering Jack Smith
When Eyes of Blue Are Fooling You – Jack Linx and His Birmingham Society Serenaders

Segment 5: Fool

Who Did You Fool After All – The Virginians
That Foolish Feeling – Putney Dandridge
What Can I Do With A Foolish Little Girl Like You – Willie “The Lion” Smith
I’m A Fool For Loving You – Fletcher Henderson 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!

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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 test our luck, celebrate the birthdays of Mort Dixon, George Olsen and Ozzie Nelson, and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Luck
I was in Las Vegas for a business conference, but I did manage to get get out and pull a few slot handles, and contrary to the usual pattern, I actually came home with more money than I left with. So here’s a set of rapidly rotating records about luck.

Lady Luck – Ted Lewis AHO
I Was Lucky – Abe Lyman AHO / Louis Rapp, v.
Lucky Day – Howard Lanin’s Orchestra / Irving Kaufman , De Sylva, v.

Segment 2: Mort Dixon
March 20 marked the birth in 1892 in New York City of composer and vaudeville actor Mort Dixon.

Nagasaki – Nat Gonella and His Georgians / Nat Gonella, v.
Happiness Ahead – The Pickens Sisters
In The Sing Song Sycamore Tree – Newport Society Orch / Lewis James, v.

Segment 3: George Olsen
March 18 marked the birth in 1893 in Portland, Oregon of bandleader George Olsen.

Pink Elephants – George Olsen and His Music / Fran Frey, v.
That’s You Baby – George Olsen and His Music
Blue Baby (Why Are You Blue) – George Olsen and His Music
All For You – George Olsen and His Music

Segment 4: Ozzie Nelson
March 20 marked the birth in 1907 in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, of Oswald George Nelson, better known as Ozzie.

But Where Are You – Ozzie Nelson AHO / Harriet Hilliard, v.
And Then Some – Ozzie Nelson AHO / Ozzie Nelson, v.
Tiger Rag – Ozzie Nelson AHO

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

Waitin’ At The Gate For Katie – Don Bestor AHO / Maurice Cross (March 22, 1934)
Breeze – Will Quintrell & His Tivolians / Len Maurice, v.
Waitin’ for Katy – Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians / Vocal Trio

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 – 25 March 2007 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 Jean Goldkette, Joe Burke, Bernie Cummins and Odessa Cowan. Who? I hear you cry, well, stay tuned.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Joe Burke
March 16 marked the birth in 1884 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania of composer Joe Burke.

When The Little Red Roses (Get The Blues For You) – Gil Dech & His Syncopators / Len Maurice, v.
You Must Believe Me – Don Bestor AHO / Johnny Russell
Just The Same – Ray Starita and The Picadilly Revels Band

Segment 2: Bernie Cummins
March 14 marked the birth in 1900 in Akron, Ohio, of Bernie Cummins.

Ida – Bernie Cummins and His Toadstool Inn Orchestra
Jiminy Gee – Bernie Cummins and His Orchestra
Ev’rybody Love My Girl – Bernie Cummins and His Hotel Biltmore Orch. / Bernie Cummins, v.

Segment 3: Ina Ray Hutton
March 13 marked the birth in 1916 in Chicago of Odessa Cowan. You may recognize her as the “Blonde Bombshell of Rhythm”, bandleader Ina Ray Hutton.

How’s About Tomorrow Night – Ina Ray Hutton And Her Melodears / Ina Ray Hutton, v.
Witch Doctor – Ina Ray Hutton and Her Melodears
Georgia’s Gorgeous Gal – Ina Ray Hutton and Her Melodears / Ruth Bradley, v.

Segment 4: St. Patrick’s Day
March 17 was, of course, St. Patrick’s Day.

Under The Irish Moon – Billy Murray
Wearing Of The Green – Bunny Berigan and His Orchestra
It’s The Irish In Me – Joe Haymes AHO
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling – Mills Blue Rhythm Band

Segment 5: Jean Goldkette
Jean Goldkette is one of my favorite bandleaders and in my list of birthdays that I use to help put the show together, I had his down as March 18, 1899 in Valencienne, France. But in doing some further research, I found out that not only wasn’t he born in 1899, he wasn’t born in France either. He was born on March 18, but in 1893 in Patras, Greece.

You Comin’ Up Tonight, Huh? – Jean Goldkette AHO / Wynken-Blynken-Nod, v.
Don’t Be Like That – Jean Goldkette AHO / Harold Stokes
Just a Little Kiss From a Little Miss – Jean Goldkette AHO / Lorin Schultz, Myron Schultz, Ray Porter, 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 – 18 March 2007 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 Bix, Miff Mole and Peter DeRose and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Time
Today is the first day of Daylight Saving Time here in the US, except for Arizona. Benjamin Franklin is thought to have come up with the idea of daylight saving in 1784. So, here’s a little time:

There Ought To Be A Moonlight Saving Time / Frank Luther, v.
How The Time Can Fly – Red Nichols
When It’s Daylight Saving Time in Oshkosh (I’d Rather Be In Kalamazoo) – Ted Weems AHO

Segment 2: Bix Beiderbecke
March 10 marked the birth in 1903 in Davenport Iowa, of Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke.

Sorry – Bix Beiderbecke and His Gang
For No Reason At All In C – Tram Bix and Lang
Rhythm Kings – Bix Beiderbecke and His Gang

Segment 3: Miff Mole
March 11 marked the birth in 1898 in Roosevelt, New York of Irving Milfred Mole, better known as “Miff” Mole.

Slippin’ Around – Red and Miff’s Stompers
Imagination – Miff Mole’s Molers
Original Dixieland One Step – Miff Mole’s Molers

Segment 4: Peter DeRose
March 10 marked the birth in 1900 in New York City of composer Peter DeRose.

When I’m Walking With My Sweetness (Down Among The Sugar Cane) – Henry Starr
When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver – Sam Lanin (Cr. Phil Spitalny’s Music) / Scrappy Lambert, v.
I Just Roll Along (Havin’ My Ups and Downs) – Harry Richman

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

San – Husk O’Hare’s Super Orchestra of Chicago (March 10, 1922)
Hello Cutie – Sam Lanin’s Dance Orch / Arthur Fields (March 11, 1927)
I Like Pie, I Like Cake, But I Like You Best Of All – Edwin J. McEnelly’s Orchestra (March 9, 1925)
Lucious – Lew Gold AHO (March 8, 1928)

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 going to try and melt some ice, showcase a few artists and listen to this week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ice
Listener James, in Waterloo, Iowa, wrote to tell me about record cold temperatures in his neck of the woods, so here for listener James are some rapidly rotating records about ice.

Any Ice Today, Lady? – Waring’s Pennsylvanians / Fred Waring & Poley McClintock, v.
Breakin’ The Ice – Fats Waller and His Rhythm
Burnin’ The Iceberg – Jelly Roll Morton AHO

Segment 2: Debroy Somers
Listener Dan from good, old New York requested a segment for each of several of the well-known British dance bands, so here’s the first one.

My Friend Elizabeth – Debroy Somers Orchestra / Tom Barrett, v
My Heart’s Too Let – Debroy Somers Orchestra
A Red Roof Chalet – Debroy Somers and His Band

Segment 3: Billy Hays Orchestra
Another request for Dan – although not actually a British band.

Do You Believe – Billy Hays Orchestra
I’ve Got To Have A Mama Now – Billy Hays Orchestra
I’m wild about horns on automobiles, that go ta-ta-ta-ta – Billy Hays Orchestra / Peter Moore, v.

Segment 4: Syd Lipton
The third request from listener Dan was for British bandleader Syd Lipton.

When The Morning Rolls Around – Syd Lipton and His Grosvenor House Band / Les Allen, v.
Mist On The River – Sydney Lipton / Celia Lipton, v.
Happy-Go-Lucky You, Broken-Hearted Me – Syd Lipton and His Grosvenor House Band / Sam Browne, v.

Segment 5: This Week In Recording History

Oh! Gee, Oh! Joy! – Ben Selvin AHO
Swanne River Moon – The International Novelty Orchestra
Puttin’ On The Ritz – Carl Webster and His Yale Collegians 
What Would You Do – ARC Studio Orchestra / Smith Blue, 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’ll celebrate the birthdays of Richard Himber, Tiny Parham, and Nacio Herb Brown and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Oscars
Right now, as we’re being broadcast over KISL in Avalon, there’s a little film awards event being shown on tv called the 79th Annual Academy Awards. Well, we’re going to start off this evening’s show with our own little “Oscar” segment.

As You Like It – Oscar Celestin’s Original Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra
Don’t Sell It – Don’t Give It Away – Oscar Woods
Dixie – Snooks Freidman and His Memphis Stompers / Oscar Grogan, v.

Segment 2: Nacio Herb Brown
February 22 marked the birth in 1896 in Deming, New Mexico of composer Nacio Herb Brown.

You Are My Lucky Star – Don Bestor AHO / Neil Buckley, v.
I’ve Got A Feelin’ You’re Foolin’ – Eddy Duchin AHO / Lew Sherwood, v.
The Doll Dance – Bert Firman’s Dance Orchestra
Broadway Melody – Ted White’s Collegians

Segment 3: Dick Himber
February 20 marked the birth in 1907 in Newark, New Jersey, of violin prodigy Herbert Richard Himber, better known as Bandleader 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.
You Ought To Be In Pictures – Dick Himber and His Essex House Orchestra / Joey Nash, v.

Segment 4: Tiny Parham
February 25 marked the birth in 1900 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada of pianist, composer and arranger Hartzell Strathdene Parham, better known as “Tiny” Parham.

Jogo Rhythm – Tiny Parham and His Musicians
Blue Melody Blues – Tiny Parham and His Musicians
Washboard Wiggles – Tiny Parham and His Musicians / Ernie Merrero, washboard

Segment 5: This Week In Recording History

Something to Remember You By – Sam Lanin’s Dance Ensemble / Paul Small, v. (February 19, 1931)
Raquel – Edwin J. McEnelly’s Orchestra (February 21, 1929)
Glad Rag Doll – Savoy Havana Band / Ramon Newton, v. (February 21, 1929)

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 – 25 February 2007 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 Walter Donaldson, Harold Arlen, Bert Kalmar and Freddie Keppard, and hear from the Broadway Bellhops.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Walter Donaldson
February 15 marked the birth in 1893 in Brooklyn, New York of composer Walter Donaldson.

My Blue Heaven – The Royal Troubadors
At Sundown – Ruth Etting (Rube Bloom, Piano)
That Certain Party – Russo & FioRito’s Oriole Orchestra

Segment 2: 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.

You’re a Builder Upper – Leo Reisman AHO / Harold Arlen, v.
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea – The Boswell Sisters
Get Happy – Happy-Rose Orchestra

Segment 3: The Broadway Bellhops
Last week I received a very nice email from long time listener Christian and a group of friends from Paris, France, wanting to hear The Broadway Bellhops, a request with which I am only too happy to comply.

Hi-Ho The Merrio – The Broadway Bellhops / Irving Kaufman, v.
There’s Something Nice About Everyone, But (There’s Everything Nice About You) – The Broadway Bellhops
For My Baby – The Broadway Bellhops
That’s My Hap, Hap, Happiness – The Broadway Bellhops

Segment 4: 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 (If You Can’t Make Love At Home) – Billy Murray
Timbuctoo – Paul Biese Trio / Frank Crumit, v.
I Wanna Be Loved By You – Annette Hanshaw (As Dot Dare)

Segment 5: Freddie Keppard
February 15 marked the birth in 1889 in New Orleans of cornetist Freddie Keppard.

Stock Yard Strut – Freddie Keppard’s Jazz Cardinals
Alligator Crawl – Doc Cook and His 14 Doctors of Syncopation
Static Strut – Erskine Tate’s Vendome Orchestra

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

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

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

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

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

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

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

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 18 February 2007 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 be celebrating the birthdays of Irving Aaronson, Earl Burtnett, Wilbur Sweatman and Roy Smeck, and we’lllisten to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Irving Aaronson
February 7 marked the birth in 1895 in New York of bandleader Irving Aaronson.

Let’s Misbehave – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders / Phil Saxe & Chorus, v.
If I Had You – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders / Tony Pastor, v.
Hi-Ho The Merrio – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders / Phil Saxe, Cliff “Red” Stanley

Segment 2: Earl Burtnett
February 7 marked the birth in 1896 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania of bandleader and composer Earl Burtnett.

Never Before And Never Again – Earl Burtnett and His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra
Low Down Rhythm – Earl Burtnett and His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra / June Pursell, v.
I’m Doing That Thing – Earl Burtnett and His Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra / The Biltmore Trio (Eddie Bush/Paul Gibbons/Bill Seckler), v.

Segment 3: Wilbur C. Sweatman
February 7 marked the birth in 1882 in Brunswick, Missouri of Wilbur C. Sweatman.

Rock A Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody – Wilbur Sweatman’s Jazz Orchestra
Ja-Da (Ja-Da, Ja-Da Jing, Jing Jing) – Wilbur Sweatman’s Original Jazz Band
Hello, Hello – Wilbur Sweatman’s Original Jazz Band

Segment 4: Roy Smeck
February 4 marked the birth in 1900 in Reading, Pennsylvania, of “The Wizard of the Strings”, Roy Smeck, who made over 500 recordings.

Shuffle Off To Buffalo – Roy Smeck
Tough Pickin’ – Roy Smeck
12th Street Rag – Roy Smeck

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

If All The Stars Were Pretty Babies (And I Were The Man In The Moon) – B.F. Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra / The Silver-Masked Tenor (Joseph M. White), v. (February 11, 1927)
Charleston Charley – Arcadians Dance Orchestra Dir. Bert Firman / Bert Firman, v. (February 8, 1926)
My Sunshine – The Checker Box Boys (Cr. As Café Royal Boys) (February, 1928)
Marianne – Johnny Johnson AHO / Bob Treaster, v. (February 8, 1929)

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 February 2007 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 Isham Jones, James P. Johnson and Fred Rich, do some yodeling and listen to this past week in years past.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Isham Johnes
January 31 marked the birth in 1894 of Isham Jones.

Get Lucky – Isham Jones AHO
My Baby Just Cares For Me – Isham Jones AHO / Isham Jones v.
It’s Funny To Everyone But Me – Isham Jones AHO / Joe Martin, v.
The Original Charleston – Isham Jones AHO

Segment 2: Yodel

Yodeling Bill – The Record Boys
Blue Yodel – Nat Shilkret AHO
Yodeling Chinaman – George Van Dusen

Segment 3: James P Johnson
February 1 marked the birth in 1894 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, of James Price Johnson – known as the “Father of Stride Piano”.

Jingles – James P. Johnson
A Porter’s Love Song To A Chambermaid – Jimmy Johnson AHO / Andy Razaf, v.
Skiddle-De-Scow – Johnson’s Jazzers – Perry Bradford, v.

Segment 4: Fred Rich
January 31 marked the birth in 1898 in Warsaw, Poland of Fred Rich.

Are You Happy? – Fred Rich Dance Orchestra / The Joy Boys (Sammy Fain and Artie Dunn)
He’s So Unusual – Fred Rich AHO / The Rollickers, v.
I’m Tickled Pink With a Blue Eyed Baby – Fred Rich AHO / Smith Ballew, v.

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

Sweet and Low Down – Singing Sophomores w/Ed Smalle, Piano (February 1, 1926)
What’s Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander – Don Bestor AHO / The Chanters, v. (February 1, 1934)
Oh Lizzie – The University Six / Hal White & Chorus (February 1, 1927)

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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