Bob Crosby Orchestra 1938

Time for a theatrical short subject with Bob Crosby and His Orchestra.

This 1938 film, released theatrically by Paramount Pictures, was photographed by William Steiner, Jr. and directed by Leslie Roush.

TV syndication print.

CASANOVAS I Don't Want You To Go 1955

From 1955, here are The Casanovas with "I Don't Want You To Go."

Released on Apollo #477.

RAY KINNEY AND HIS ORCHESTRA - Ana Lani

Time for music by Ray Kinney and His Orchestra---plus The Aloha Maids---"Ana Lani."

This 1941 Soundie was produced and directed by Arthur Leonard, with Dick Hyland as associate producer. 

Jackie Brenston Much Later 1956 Federal 12291

Here's Jackie Brenston with "Much Later."

This 1956 recording was released on Federal #12291.

"Nana" Joe Haymes and His Orchestra 1934

Here's another selection from Joe Haymes and His Orchestra.

Here, Joe and the boys play "Nana" while Clifford Westerau (Cliff Weston) adds the vocal.

Recorded in New York City on October 9, 1934 and released on Melotone #35-10-07 (and possibly on other American Record Corporation economy labels).

Joe Haymes Orchestra-Christopher Columbus (A Rhythm Cocktail) 6-05-09

From 1936, here's music by Joe Haymes and His Orchestra as the boys play "Christopher Columbus."

Released on Melotone #6-05-09 (and possibly on other ARC economy labels).

The Lady In Red by Joe Haymes and his Orchestra,1935

Time to swing with Joe Haymes and His Orchestra as the boys play "The Lady In Red."

Clifford Wetterau (a.k.a. Cliff Weston) handles the vocal here.

This 1935 recording was issued on Banner #33439 (and possibly on other ARC economy labels).

5 Royales - Baby Don't Do It - Great Early 50's Jump Blues

From 1952, here are The "5" Royales with an R&B classic, "Baby, Don't Do It."
It spent three weeks atop Billboard's rhythm and blues charts.  Released on Apollo #443.

“HALEIWA” - Ray Kinney with Dick McIntire’s Harmony Hawaiians (1935)

Time for music by Ray Kinney with Dick McIntire's Harmony Hawaiians with "Kaleiwa."

This 1935 recording was released on Decca 535.

CLARINET A LA KING by Benny Goodman 1941

Time for "Clarinet A La King" by the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

This 1941 recording was released on Okeh #6544.

SMILEY LEWIS CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU

From 1954, here's Smiley Lewis with the Dave Bartholomew-penned "Can't Stop Loving You."

Released on Imperial #5296.

Malcolm Yelvington Drinkin Wine Spodee O Dee

Time for old-time Rockabilly with Malcolm Yelvington and the Star Rhythm Boys as the boys perform "Drinkin' Wine Spodee-O-Dee."

Recorded in Memphis in 1954 and released on Sun #211.

Honey Hush - Big Joe Turner - ATLANTIC 45-1001 (1953)

Time for a toe tapper from Big Joe Turner as he sings the 1953 hit "Honey Hush."

Released on Atlantic #45-1001.

Fats Domino - Right From Wrong - June 1951

Time for music by Fats Domino, "Right From Wrong."

Recorded in New Orleans in June of 1951 and released as a 78 RPM disc the following month on Imperial #5138.

THE ORIGINAL CHARLESTON by Isham Jones Orchestra 1925

Time to tap your toes to "The Original Charleston" with Isham Jones and His Orchestra.

This 1925 recording was released on Brunswick #2970.

MEDALLIONS Coupe de Ville Baby 1955

From 1955, here are The Medallions with "Coupe de Ville Baby."

Released on DooTone #357.

Ray Kinney and His Royal Hawaiian Orchestra (1938)

Time for ten minutes of great music with Ray Kinney and His Royal Hawaiian Orchestra in this Warner Brothers/Vitaphone short subject.

Photographed by Ray Foster and directed by Roy Mack.

Produced in Brooklyn, New York.

The selections:

♪ Across the Sea ♪ Written by Ernest K. Kaai, Ray Kinney and Johnny Noble Performed by Ray Kinney and His Orchestra Dance performed by The Aloha Maids ♪ Ulili E ♪ Traditional Performed by Ray Kinney and His Orchestra Dance performed by The Aloha Maids ♪ The Cockeyed Mayor of Kaunakakai ♪ Written by R. Alex Anderson Performed by Ray Kinney and His Orchestra Dance performed by Pualani Mossman ♪ A Song of Old Hawaii ♪ Written by Gordon Beecher and Johnny Noble Performed by Ray Kinney and His Orchestra Dance performed by Pualani Mossman ♪ Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai) ♪ Written by Johnny Noble and Prince Leleiohoku Performed by Ray Kinney and His Orchestra Dance performed by The Aloha Maids

Released theatrically by Warner Brothers.

Witherspoon, Jimmy & the Quintones - My Girl Ivy - 1956

Here's music by Jimmy Witherspoon and The Quintones, "My Girl Ivy."

This 1956 recording was released on Atco #6084.

Keytones - A Fool In Love 78 rpm!

From 1958, here are The Keynotes with "A Fool In Love."

Released on Old Town #1041.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Lazy River - Mills Brothers

From 1942, here are The Mills Brothers with "Lazy River."

Released on Decca #4187.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Jingle Jangle Jingle - Kay Kyser (Harry Babbitt-Julie...

From the Paramount picture The Forest Rangers, here's Kay Kyser and His Orchestra with "Jingle Jangle Jingle," with vocals by Harry Babbitt, Julie Conway, and The Group.

This 1942 hit was released on Columbia #36604.

RAY CHARLES Mess Around SEP '53

Time to "Mess Around" with Ray Charles and His Orchestra as Ray does the vocal here.

The song was composed by Ahmet "Nuggy" Ertegun.

This 1953 hit was released on Atlantic #999.

The Cobras - I Will Return 78 rpm!

Time for music by The Cobras as they sing "I Will Return."

This 1955 recording was released on Modern #964.

SOUVENIRS Alene, Sweet Little Texas Queen 78 1957

From 1957, here are The Souvenirs with "Alene, Sweet Little Texas Queen."

Released on Dooto #DOO412.

Hal Aloma Steel Guitar w Lani McIntire film 2 songs

Here's a pair of 1940s Castle Films films featuring Lani McIntire and His Aloha Islanders, featuring steel guitarist Hal Aloma,

1. "Holo Holo Kaa" (Hal does the lead vocal here)

2. "King Kamehameha" (Lani does the vocal on this one)

Louis Armstrong - Chinatown, My Chinatown (1931)

Time to head to "Chinatown, My Chinatown" with the immortal Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra.

Personnel:

Zilner Randolph (Trumpet) Preston Jackson (Trombone) Lester Boone (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) George James (Reeds) Albert Washington (Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone) Charlie Alexander (Piano) Mike McKendrick (Banjo, Guitar) John Lindsay (Bass) Tubby Hall (Drums)

Recorded in Chicago on November 3, 1931 and released on Okeh #41534.

Floyd Dixon - Rockin' At Home

Here's Floyd Dixon and His Band with his own composition "Rockin' At Home."

This 1951 recording was released on Aladdin #3083.

Harry Owens Show- 1958- Hawaiian Music- 1 hour long

Time for not one, but two, two complete episodes of Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiins, including Harry and his orchestra along with Hilo Hattie.

Enjoy a full hour of great Hawaiian music and lots of fun!

Complete with commercials for Regal Beer with Jack Narz.

Both 1958 telecasts originated from Los Angeles and aired over CBS's West Coast stations.

Howlin' Wolf - All Night Boogie

From 1953, here's Howlin' Wolf with "All Night Boogie," released on Chess #1557.

Pee Wee Crayton - Do Unto Others

From 1954, here's Pee Wee Crayton with "Do Unto Others."

Released on Imperial #5288.

The Lawrence Welk Show - S02E25 - W/O/C - March 2nd, 1957

Here's a kinescope of the March 2, 1957 ABC Network telecast of Lawrence Welk's Dodge Dancing Party, the Champagne Music King's Saturday night series.

Complete with commercials from the 1957 "Swept Wing" Dodge.

RussColumbo1929

From 1929, here's a Vitaphone short (released by Warner Brothers) with Gus Arnheim and His Ambassadors, featuring Russ Columbo.