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.

Welcome to a Ghoulish episode of Rapidly Rotating Records, you’ll encounter ghosts, vampires, black cats and all manner of tricks and treats on this evenings special Halloween edition.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ghostly Songs

Ghost of the Blues – Piron’s New Orleans Orchestra
Ghost of the freaks – Luis Russell
Ghost Of A Chance – Dorsey Bros and their orch. / Gene Austin
Dancing with a ghost – Jack Jackson AHO

Segment 2: Dead
Ghosts are certainly a common Halloween image as are graveyards and dead people.

Ain’t it grand to be bloomin well dead – Leslie Sarony
Dead man blues – Jelly Roll Morton and his red hot peppers
I’d rather be dead and buried in my grave – Bessie Smith
Graveyard Blues – Jimmy Davis

Segment 3: A Bit More Ghostly
Yes, we need another set of ghost songs.

Swamp Ghosts – Snooks Friedman and His Memphis Stompers / Pat McCarthy
White Ghost Shivers – New Orleans Owls
Ghost Dance – Truett & George
Look Out for the Ghost, Red – The Tune Wranglers

Segment 4: Boo

Goblin Market – Joe Venuti and His Orchestra
Dry Bones – Fats Waller
Skeleton Jangle – Original Dixieland Jazz Band
The skeleton in the Closet – Jimmy Dorsey w/Louis Armstrong
Boneyard Shuffle – Hitch’s Happy Harmonists

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 – 29 October 2006 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 Esther Walker, Roger Wolfe Kahn, Jelly Roll Morton, and Churchill–Frank Churchill, not Winston Churchill–and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Esther Walker
October 18 marked the birth in 1894 in Louisville, Kentucky of Esther Thomas before she adopted the stage name Esther Walker.

Good News – Esther Walker
After I’ve Caslled You Seetheart – Esther Walker
As Long As I Have You And You Have Me – Esther Walker

Segment 2: Frank Churchill
October 20 marked the birth in 1901 in Rumford, Maine, of composer Frank Churchill.

Who’s Afraid Of The Big BadWolf – Dick Himber and His Essex House Orch. / Elmer Feldkamp, Terry Shand & Trio
Whistle While You Work – Artie Shaw’s New Music
Heigh-Ho! – Harry Roy AHO

Segment 3: Roger Wolfe Kahn
October 19th marked the birth in 1907 in Morristown, New Jersey, of bandleader and composer Roger Wolfe Kahn.

All By My Lonesome – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO / Franklyn Baur, v.
One Summer Night – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO / Henry Garden, v.
Dance, Little Lady – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO / Franklyn Baur, v.

Segment 4: Jelly Roll Morton
October 20 marked the birth in 1890 in New Orleans of Ferdinand Joseph Morton, better known as “Jelly Roll” Morton.

Billy Goat Stomp – Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers
Original Rag – Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers
Burnin’ The Iceburg – Jelly Roll Morton and His Red Hot Peppers

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

You’re The Cream In My Coffee – Ben Selvin AHO / Jack Palmer, v. (October 19, 1928)
Varsity Yale Blues – Ray Starta and The Picadilly Revels Band (October 20, 1927)
Tum-Tum-Tum – Debroy Somers and His Band (October 20, 1934)

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 Milton Ager, Clarence Williams and Johnny Burke, fulfill a request and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Milton Ager
October 6 marked the birth in 1893 in Chicago, Illinois, of composer Milton Ager.

Ain’t That A Grand And Glorious Feeling – The University Six / Arthur Fields
Glad Rag Doll – Savoy Havana Band / Ramon Newton
I’d Rather Be Alone – Original Indiana Five

Segment 2: Clarence Williams
October 8 marked the birth in 1898 outside of New Orleans, Louisiana of Clarence Williams.

Nobody But My Baby – Clarence Williams’ Washboard Four
This Is My Sunday Off – Clarence Williams AHO
Shut Your Mouth – Joe Sims & Clarence Williams

Segment 3: Johnny Burke
October 3 marked the birth in 1903 in Antioch, California of composer Johnny Burke.

Yours and Mine – Ben Selvin AHO / Smith Ballew
Summer Is Over (And So Is My Dream Of Love) – Gus Arnheim AHO / Meri Bell
The Boop-Boop A Doopa Doo Trot – Spike Hughes and His Decca-Dents / Val Rosing

Segment 4: Fred Elizalde
Listener Derek in New Zealand sent a nice email requesting several songs by Fred Elizalde, so that’s this segment:

Tonight’s My Night With Baby – Fred Elizalde and His Cinderella Roof Orch.
Tickling Julie – Fred Elizalde and His Cinderella Roof Orch.
How Many Times – Fred Elizalde and His Cinderella Roof Orch.
Siam Blues – Fred Elizalde and His Cinderella Roof Orch.

Segment 5: This Week In Recording History
Playing rapidly rotating records celebrating birthdays, having been recorded this past week in years past.

Avalon – Richard Himber and His Studebaker Champion Orchestra / Joey Nash (October 5, 1934)
Call Me Darling – Ben Selvin AHO (October 8, 1931)
Just The Same – Ray Starita and The Picadilly Revels Band / Ray, Al & Rudy Starita, v. (October 6, 1927)
Tea For Two – Green Brothers Novelty Marimba Band (October 8, 1924)

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 Vaughn De Leath, Ted Weems, Vincent Youmans and Al Hoffman, and play some “baby” songs.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: My Baby
This past week I had a request for “My Baby Says It’s So” by Vincent Lopez and His Orchestra. Unfortunately, I don’t have that record, but here are a few of the 149 records about “my baby” that I do have.

My Baby Just Cares For Me – Isham Jones AHO / Frank Sylvano, v.
Everybody Loves My Baby – George Olsen and His Orchestra
I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby – Fats Waller and His Rhythm
Yes, Sir, That’s My Baby – Carlyle Stevenson’s El Patio Orchestra

Segment 2: Vaughn de Leath
September 26 marked the birth in 1896 in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois of Leonore Vonderleath. Thinking her name was too German sounding, around the end of World War I, she changed her performing name to Vaughn de Leath.

Ukulele Lady – Vaughn De Leath
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love – Vaughn De Leath
I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling – Vaughn De Leath

Segment 3: Ted Weems
September 26 marked the birth in 1901 in Picairn, Pennsylvania of bandleader Ted Weems.

Washing Dishes With My Sweetie – Ted Weems AHO / Parker Gibbs, v.
I Still Get A Thrill (Thinking Of You) – Ted Weems AHO / Arthur Jarrett, v.
Remarkable Girl – Ted Weems AHO / Joe “Country” Washburn, v.

Segment 4: Vincent Youmans
Sept. 27, marked the birth in New York City in 1898 of composer Vincent Youmans.

Tea For Two – Richard Himber and His Studebaker Champion Orchestra / Joey Nash
I Know That You Know – The Revelers
Hallelujah! – The Astorites

Segment 5: Al Hoffman
September 25 marked the birth in 1902 in Minsk, Russia of composer Al Hoffman.

Heartaches – Bert Lown and His Biltmore Hotel Orchestra / The Biltmore Trio
I’m In A Dancing Mood – Jack Hylton AHO / Bert Yarlett, v.
Fit As A Fiddle – Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians / Frank Zullo and Quartet

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 Don Bestor and Fred Ahlert, fulfill a couple of requests and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Russian Style
Last week, I played a set of songs for listener Ron for his friend, Sally. Coming up with songs with “Sally” in the title was easy, but Ron has another friend, whose name is Ilja. Well, I don’t know of *any* songs with “Ilja” in the title, let alone any “vintage” songs, but, for Ilja, being of Russian descent, here’s a set of – are you ready for this? – Russian Rapidly Rotating Records.

Russian Rose – Broadway Dance Orchestra
Russian Lullaby – Roger Wolfe Kahn AHO
When Sonia Danced in Russian Style – Comedian Harmonists

Segment 2: Don Bestor
September 23 marked the birth in 1889 in Langford, South Dakota of bandleader Don Bestor.

Summer Nights – Don Bestor AHO
Gather Lip Rouge While You May – Don Bestor AHO / Florence Case, v.
‘Long About Sundown – Don Bestor AHO / Maurice Cross, v.

Segment 3: Fred Ahlert
September 19 marked the birth in 1892 in New York City of composer Fred Ahlert,

The Whole Darn Thing’s For You – Ben Selvin AHO
I Don’t Know Why – I Just Do – Layton & Johnstone
The Free and Easy – Sam Lanin AHO / Cr. High Hat Revellers / Frank Luther, v.

Segment 4: Bennie Krueger
Listener Alvin sent a request for “Gosh Darn” by Bennie Krueger and His Orchestra. In addition to leading a band, Bennie was also a sideman, and a composer. So here’s a segment dedicated to the several facets of Bennie Krueger.

Sweet Mama (Papa’s Gettin’ Mad) – Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Gosh Darn – Bennie Krueger AHO / Dick Robertson
Sunday – Jack Hylton’s Kit-Kat Band / Al Starita, v.

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

You’re Burnin’ Me Up – The Tennessee Tooters (September 20, 1926)
Wherever You Are – Ben Selvin AHO / James Lewis, Franklyn Baur, Elliott Shaw, v. (September 23, 1927)
Tiptoe Through The Tulips With Me – Annette Hanshaw (September 20, 1929)
Sunshine – Garden Dancing Palace Orch/ Bill Doric, v. (September 24, 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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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.

A whole lot of vintage music personalities had birthdays this past week, including Harry Tobias, Gus Arnheim, James C. Johnson, Chick Bullock, Mae Questel, Maurice Chevalier, Shep Fields and William McKinney, but we won’t be spotlighting any of those this week because we’ve got a number of requests to fill.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Mountains
The first segment of this week’s show, however, is for my friend of the past 16 or so years, Brad, who died recently, along with his baby daughter Lindsey, in a tragic car crash. Brad was known to his buddies as “Rockhound”, and his passion in life, next to his family, was climbing. So Brad and Lindsey – and everyone else for that matter – get all crouched down and ready to climb as we all go up up up the mountain.

We All Went Up Up Up The Mountain – George Jackley
Mountain Greenery – Frank Crumit
Climbing Up The Ladder Of Love – Ted Weems AHO / Dusty Rhodes
Shepherd Of The Hills – Jack Hylton and His Orchestra / Jack Hylton, v.

Segment 2: Requests for Alvin
Listener Alvin with a request for three songs, and I’m happy to report that I have all three.

Goblin Market – Joe Haymes AHO
It’s About Time – Joe Haymes AHO / Larry Murphy, v.
Got No Time – The Little Rambers

Segment 3: Sally
Listener Ron in Long Beach wrote asking not for any specific songs, but for a set of songs for “Sally”.

Sally of My Dreams – Earl Burtnett and His LA Biltmore Hotel Orch.
Blue Eyed Sally – Vick Myers’ Atlanta Melody Artists
I’m Sorry, Sally – Danny Altier AHO / Frank Sylvano, v.

Segment 4: The Same
Listener Dan wrote in to request a couple of specific records, unfortunately, only one of which I have, but it set the tone for a segment we’re it’s all the same.

We’ll Be The Same – Victor Arden – Phil Ohman and Their Orch. / Frank Luther, v.
I’ll Never Be The Same – Carroll Gibbons and His Boyfriends, Anne Lenner, v.
Just the Same – Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra

Segment 5: Bluebird
Listener Dan also requested “Bluebird Sing Me A Song” by Abe Lyman’s California Ambassador Hotel Orchestra. Unfortunately, I don’t have that record. I wish I did, ‘cause it’s a good one. But the next best thing would be to play some other nice records about bluebirds.

Hello, Bluebird – Harry Reser’s Cliquot Club Eskimos / Tom Stacks
Lonely Little Bluebird – Roger Wolfe Kahn
My Bluebird Was Caught In the Rain – Hit-Of-The-Week Orchestra / Dick Robertson
Mr. Bluebird – Putney Dandridge AHO / Putney Dandridge, 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 Billy Rose, Sam Lanin, Arthur Freed and Phil Baxter, and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Billy Rose
September 6 marked the birth in 1899 on New York’s lower East Side, of William Samuel Rosenberg. You may know him better as lyricist, producer, and nightclub and theater owner Billy Rose.

When the Morning Glories Wake Up In The Morning – Jacques Renard ah Coconut Grove Orch / Johnny Marvin, v.
It’s Only A Paper Moon – Bing Crosby
A Cup of Coffee, A Sandwich and You – Jack Hylton AHO / Jack Hylton, v.

Segment 2: Sam Lanin
September 4, marked the birth exactly in 1891 of bandleader and band contractor Sam Lanin.

Do You? That’s All I Want To Know – Ipana Troubadors, S. C. Lanin, Dir. / Unknown v.
Do Something – Broadway Broadcasters
Who Could Be More Wonderful Than You – Sam Lanin’s Troubadors / Gerry Macy, v.
At Sundown – Lynn Cowan and His Loew’s State Theater Orch

Segment 3: Arthur Freed
September 9 marked the birth in 1894 of songwriter and producer Arthur Freed.

Should I? – Victor Arden and Phil Ohman and Their Orchestra / Scrappy Lambert, v.
A Bundle of Old Love Letters – The High Hatters / Frank Luther, v.
Singin’ In The Rain – Frank Ferrera’s Hawaiian Trio / Annette Hanshaw

Segment 4: Phil Baxter
September 5, in 1896, Phil Baxter was born in Navarro County, Texas.

I Ain’t Got No Gal Now – Phil Baxter Orch/Phil Baxter, v.
Waiting – Phil Baxter’s Orch
I Don’t Love Nobody But You – Phil Baxter AHO / Phil Baxter

Segment 5: This Week In Recording History

Black Bottom – Harry Bidgood’s Broadcasters (September 7, 1927)
Sweet Eyes of Blue – CA Ramblers CR. Wally Edwards AHO / Elmerk Feldkamp Cr. Wally Edwards (September 4, 1930)
Deep Down South – Bix Beiderbecke AHO / Wes Vaughan, v. (September 8, 1930)

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 search for tomorrow, celebrate the birthday of L. Wolfe Gilbert, hear some news, have some songs about reptiles and fulfill a request.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Tomorrow
September 3, in 1951, what was to become the longest-running TV soap opera was seen for the first time as “Search for Tomorrow” debuted on CBS-TV. So, in our own search for tomorrow, we came across the following

Take Your Tomorrow (And Give Me Today) – Edwin J. McEnelly’s Orchestra / Jim Miller & Charlie Fareell
In The Garden Of Tomorrow – Geoffrey Goodhart AHO
Tomorrow (I’ll Be In My Dixie Home Again) – Ernest Stevens Trio
Tomorrow Is Another Day – Ted Wallace and His Campus Boys

Segment 2: Roy Johnson’s Happy Pals
Listener Len in Lynden, Washington saying that he would be more than pleased if I could play anything by Roy Johnson’s Happy Pals, particularly, “Happy Pal Stomp”.

Happy Pal Stomp – Roy Johnson’s Happy Pals
Savoy Rhythm – Roy Johnson’s Happy Pals

Segment 3: L. Wolfe Gilbert
August 31 marked the birth in 1886 in Odessa, Russia of L. Wolfe Gilbert, one of the most prolific lyricists of Tin Pan Alley.

No One Can Take Your Place – Frankie Trumbauer AHO / Smith Ballew
The Right Kind of Man – Annette Hanshaw
If You Believed In Me – Colonial Club Orch / Frank Munn
Hello, Aloha, How Are You? – Sam Lanin’s Troubadors / Irving Kaufman, v.

Segment 4: The News
Exactly 173 years ago today, on September 3, 1833, the first successful penny newspaper was published.Benjamin H. Day issued the first copy of “The New York Sun”. So, here’s a set of rapidly rotating records about news.

Good News – Esther Walker
Let’s Break The Good News – Fats Waller
Bad News Blues – Ladd’s Black Aces

Segment 5: Snakes

Snake Hips – The Cotton Pickers
Snake Eyes – Tiny Parham and His Musicians
Snake Hip Dance – (Duke Ellington) The Harlem Footwarmers
Snake Rag – King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band

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 – 3 September 2006 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 Bob Haring, Fred Rose and Wendell Hall, have some songs about moonbeams and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Bob Haring
August 21 marked the birth in 1896 in Montclair, New Jersey, of bandleader and composer Bob Haring.

You’re The Cream In My Coffee – “King” Solomon and His Miners / Scrappy Lambert
Footloose – Dale’s Dance Orchestra
Hush-A-Bye – Colonial Club Orch / Frank Bessinger & Frank Wright

Segment 2: Fred Rose
August 24 marked the birth in 1897 in Evansville, Indiana, of composer, lyricist, vocalist and pianist Fred Rose.

Charlestonette – Ben Selvin AHO
Pensacola – Original Indiana Five
Jacksonville Gal – Tennessee Tooters

Segment 3: Wendell Hall
August 23 marked the birth in 1896 in St. George, Kansas of “The Red Headed Music Maker”, Wendell Hall.

Headin’ Home (Bound For Birmingham) – Wendell Hall
It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo’ – Wendell Hall
I’m Telling The Birds, I’m Telling The Bees – Wendell Hall & Carson Robison

Segment 4: Moonbeams
For those of you who were not able to be “nighthawks” and stay up to listen live, the air check of my recent guest spot on “Don’t’ Touch That Dial” is available for streaming on the website, rapidlyrotatingrecords.com. The wrong track got played on “selling things”. What was supposed to be played is this:

Moonbeam, Kiss Her For Me – B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra / The Silver-Masked Tenor
Out Where The Moonbeams Are Born – Ben Bernie ah Hotel Roosevelt Orch / Scrappy Lambert
Moonbeam, Kiss Her For Me – Lew Gold AHO

Segment 5: This Week in Recording History

Hard-Hearted Hannah – The University Six (August 26, 1924)
Gold Digger Stomp – Joe Herlihy AHO (August 24, 1927)
Jazznochracy – Ted Lewis and His Band (August 27, 1934)
I Kiss Your Hand, Madame – Whispering Jack Smith (August 27, 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!

The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 27 August 2006 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 steppin’ in society, and we’ll celebrate the birthdays of Ned Washington, Ted Snyder, Sidney Clare, and Harry Akst, who were all born on the same day of the year.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Ned Washington
August 15 marked the birth in 1901 in Scranton, Pennsylvania of 12-time Oscar nominated lyricist Ned Washington.

Hello Baby – Eddie Walters
Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere – Chick Bullock
Give Me A Heart To Sing To – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders / Bing Crosby
Singin’ In The Bathtub – Eddie Walters

Segment 2: Ted Snyder
Born the same day as Ned Washington, but in 1881 in Freeport, Illinois was composer Ted Snyder.

Ramshackle Rag – Prince’s Band
Shoo the Hoodoo Away – The Rhythmic Eight
Who’s Sorry Now – Green Brothers Novelty Orch.

Segment 3: Sidney Clare
August 15 marked the birth in 1892 in New York City of lyricist Sidney Clare.

Come On, Baby – Fred “Sugar”Hall and his Sugar Babie
Cobble-Stones – The New York Syncopators / Sammy Fain / Artie Dunn
My Sweet Tooth Says I Wanna – Gus Arnheim AHO

Segment 4: Harry Akst
August 15 marked the birth in 1894 in New York City of Harry Akst.

My Strongest Weakness Is You – Ipana Troubadors / Smith Ballew
Am I Blue? – Ethel Waters
She’s Got “It” – The University Six / Arthur Fields, v.

Segment 5: Society
I received a request from longtime listener James in Waterloo, Iowa to play the acoustic version of “Steppin’ In Society” by a Ben Selvin, which starts off an all acoustic set of “society” songs.

Steppin’ In Society – Ben Selvin AHO
High Society Rag – King Oliver’s Jazz Band
Society Blues – Ory’s Sunshine 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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