Bill Nettles and his Dixie Blue Boys Hadacol Boogie MERCURY 6190

Here's Bill Nettles and his original 1949 version of his own composition, "Hadacol Boogie."

Bill, backed by his Dixie Blue Boys, does the vocal here too.

Released on Mercury #6190.

Jesse Rogers - Hadacol Boogie (1949)

Here's something to shake your blues away as Jesse Rogers and His 49ers perform Bill Nettles' "Hadacol Boogie."

From RCA Victor records in 1949.

Moonglows . In my diary

From 1955, here are the Moonglows with "In My Diary."

Released on Chess #1611 and recorded in Chicago.

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

Time for Big Joe Turner's 1953 hit recording of "Honey Hush."

Released on Atlantic #1001.

LING, TING, TONG by The Five Keys 1954

Recorded in 1954 and released on Capitol # 2945, here are The Five Keys with a classic rhythm and blues recording of "Ling Ting Tong."

Enjoy!

THE BEAU MARKS - Clap Your Hands

From 1960, we present The Beau-Marks with their self-penned composition, "Clap Your Hands."

Recorded in Canada and released in the United States on Shad 5017.

Personnel:

JOEY FRÉCHETTE (Piano, Lead Vocals). RAY HUTCHINSON (Lead Guitar, Vocals). MICHEL ROBITAILLE (Bass). GILLES TAILLEUR (Drums).

1945 HITS ARCHIVE: Chickery Chick - Sammy Kaye (Billy Williams

From 1945, it's time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play "Chickery Chick."

Nancy Norman, Billy Williams, and The Kaye Choir provide the vocal refrain.

Released on Victor #20-1726.

Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party 1935.mpeg

Time for great music as we present "Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party"

This 1935 Paramount short subject, with treatment by Milton Hocky and Fred Rath, was photographed by William Steiner, Jr. and directed by Fred Waller.

1939 Benny Goodman - Scatter-Brain (Louise Tobin, vocal)

Time for music by the King of Swing as Benny Goodman and His Orchestra plays----and Louise Tobin sings----"Scatter-Brain."

This recording of Frankie Masters' co-composed theme song was cut in New York City on September 13, 1939 and released on Columbia #35241.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Stompin’ At The Savoy - Benny Goodman (full band vers...

Let's go "Stompin' At The Savoy" with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

Recorded in Chicago on January 24, 1936 and released on Victor #25247.

COLORADO SUNSET The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk with vocal by Walte...

Time now for The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk as the boys play---and Walter Bloom sings---"Colorado Sunset."

Recorded on July 26, 1938 and released on Vocalion #4284.

Sammy Kaye - Make A Wish (1937)

Time once again to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play------and Tommy Ryan sings------"Make A Wish."  Recorded in 1937 and released on Vocalion #3640.

Why'd Ya Make Me Fall In Love (1938) - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra; Gail Reese, vocal

Time for music by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra as the boys play---and Gail Reese sings---"Why'd Ya Make Me Fall in Love."
Recorded in 1938 and released on Vocalion #8152.

Sammy Kaye - I Wouldn't Change You For The World (1937)

It's time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play---and Charley Wilson sings---"I Wouldn't Change You For The World."

Recorded in 1937 and released on Vocalion #3640.

The Rainbows - They Say 78 rpm!

From 1956, we present The Rainbows with "They Say."

The fellows are accompanied by Jimmy Wright and His Orchestra.

Released on Rama #RR-209.

1949 HITS ARCHIVE: Clancy Lowered The Boom - Dennis Day

From 1949, here's Dennis Day with "Clancy Lowered The Boom," with Charles Dant and His Orchestra.

Released on RCA Victor #20-2018.

It's The Same Old Shillelagh

Top o'the mornin' to one and all!

From Decca Records in 1945, it's time for Bing Crosby to sing "It's The Same Old Shillelagh."

Bing's joined by Bob Haggart and His Orchestra and The Jesters (NOT the 1950s-1960s R& B group).

Songs Of The Home And Heart [1956] - Ferlin Husky

Here's a complete 33 and 1/3 RPM Capitol Records long-playing album with Ferlin Husky and His Hush Puppies, "Songs of the Home and Heart."


Released in 1956 on Capitol #T-718.


Here are the selections:


【00:00】A1 - Hang Your Head In Shame
【02:45】A2 - That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
【06:09】A3 - I Can't Go On Like This
【08:18】A4 - That Little Boy Of Mine
【10:57】A5 - Farther And Farther Apart
【13:29】A6 - Never Have, Never Will
【15:51】B1 - I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair
【18:39】B2 - Daddy's Little Girl
【21:33】B3 - You Make Me Feel Funny, Honey
【23:38】B4 - Rockin' Alone In An Old Rockin' Chair
【26:13】B5 - Honky-Tonkin' Party Girl
【28:36】B6 - Useless

Sweeping The Clouds Away by The Clevelanders, 1930

Here are The Clevelanders with "Sweepin' The Clouds Away" with vocal by William Robyn.


Recorded in March of 1930 and released on Cameo #0268.

1935 HITS ARCHIVE: Truckin’ - Fats Waller

From the 26th edition of the Cotton Club Parade, we present Fats Waller and His Rhythm with "Truckin'."


Fats plays the piano and sings on this one.


Recorded in New York City on August 2, 1935 and released on Victor #25116.

Roy Newman & His Boys "Messin' Around" on Vocalion 02906 (1934) Bill Boy...

Time for music by Roy Newman and His Boys, "Messin' Around."

Recorded on September 30, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas and released on Vocalion #02906.

Four Aces "A Garden In The Rain" 1951 music by Carroll Gibbons

From 1951, here are The Four Aces, featuring Al Alberts, with "A Garden In The Rain."


Released on Decca #9-27860.

78rpm Humoresque - Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, 1937 - Vocalion 4449...

From 1937, here's Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with their interpretation of Anton Dvorak's "Humoresque."


Released on Vocalion #4449.

Shep Fields Rippling Rhythm - LOVELY ONE

From the United Artists movie release Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938, we present Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra with "Lovely One."

Bob Goday handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on July 2, 1937 and released on Bluebird #B-7066.

Shep Fields Rippling Rhythm - SITTIN' IN A SAND A-SUNNIN'

Time for music by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra as the boys play---and Charles Chester sings---"Sittin' In A Sand-A-Sunnin'."

Recorded in New York City on July 3, 1936 and released on Bluebird #B-6476.

FEVER - Little Willie John - 1956

From 1956, here's Little Willie John with his original version of "Fever."

Released on King #4935.

PRIDE OF COUNTRY MUSIC-Charley Pride (RCA Victor DynaGroove LSP-3775; 1967)

From RCA Victor Records in 1967, we present "Pride of Country Music" with Charley Pride.

That's RCA LP #LSP-3775 and in Stereo and DynaGroove. 

Here are the tracks:

A1. In The Middle Of Nowhere	2:57
A2. The Last Thing On My Mind	2:07
A3. Just Between You And Me	2:13
A4. Apartment #9	2:50
A5. Spell Of The Freight Train	2:11
A6. I Know One	2:23
B1. I'm Not The Boy I Used To Be	3:16
B2. A Good Woman's Love	2:10
B3. Silence	2:30
B4. Take Me Home	2:26
B5. Touch My Heart	2:49
B6. Best Banjo Picker	2:08

Billy Vaughn plays The Million Sellers (1958) GMB

Released in 1959----and in honest-to-goodness stereo---it's "Billy Vaughn Plays the Million Sellers," Dot LP # 25119.

Here are the tracks:

A1 Canadian Sunset A2 Moonglow And The Theme From "Picnic" A3 Holiday For Strings A4 Tonight We Love A5 Till The End Of Time A6 Fascination B1 Around The World B2 So Rare B3 In The Mood B4 Full Moon And Empty Arms B5 Ruby B6 High Noon

LOUD MOUTH by the Modern Mountaineers

Time for music by The Modern Mountaineers as the boys play----and Smokey Wood sings---"Loud Mouth."

Recorded in San  Antonio, Texas on March 1, 1937 and released on Bluebird #B-7047 that July.

Thank Heaven For You-Rudy Vallee

From the Paramount picture International House, here's Rudy Valley and His Connecticut Yankees with "Thank Heaven For You."


Rudy handles the vocal on this Leo Robin-Ralph Rainger composition.


Recorded on June 20, 1933 and released on Bluebird #5098.

Claude Hopkins Orchestra - Barber Shop Blues (1933)

Time for a 1933 Vitaphone short as we present Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra in "Barbershop Blues."


Vocalist Orlando Roberson and The Four Step Brothers join Claude and the boys in this one.


This short, released theatrically by Warner Brothers was photographed by Edwin B. DuPar and directed by Joseph Henabery.

1936 Herbie Kay - Sunday On The Swanee (Fuzzy Combs, vocal)

Time for music by Herbie Kay and His Orchestra as the boys play---and Fuzzy Combs sings---"Sunday on the Swanee."


Recorded in Chicago on February 24, 1936 and released on Columbia #3126.

1947 HITS ARCHIVE: Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens - Louis Jordan (#1 ...

We now present Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five with "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens."


Louis handles the vocal here.


This 1947 pop and R&B hit was released on Decca #23741.

Shep Fields Rippling Rhythm - DEDICATED TO YOU

Time for music by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra as the boys play---and Bobby Goday sings----"Dedicated to You."

Recorded on February 1, 1937 and released on Bluebird #6803.

1937 HITS ARCHIVE: Powerhouse - Raymond Scott Quintette

Time for music by The Raymond Scott Quintette as the boys play Raymond's self-penned "Powerhouse."


Recorded in New York City on February 20, 1937 and released on Brunswick #7993.

1949 Frank Sinatra - Bye Bye Baby

From the Broadway musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (later made into a motion picture), here's Frank Sinatra with "Bye Bye Baby."


Hugo Winterhalter directs the orchestra here.


Recorded on July 10, 1949 and released on Columbia #38556.

1953 HITS ARCHIVE: The Typewriter - Leroy Anderson (his original version)

From 1953, here's Leroy Anderson and His "Pops" Concert Orchestra with the original recording of Mr. Anderson's self-penned "The Typewriter."


Released on Decca #9-28881.

Wanda Jackson - Funny How Time Slips Away (1963)

From the 1963 Capitol Records album Love Me Forever, here's Wanda Jackson with the Willie Nelson-penned "Funny How Time Slips Away."

Norma Jean ~ Let's Go All The Way

From 1964, it's time for music by Pretty Miss Norma Jean as she sings her RCA Victor Country and Western hit, "Let's Go All The Way."

Carl Perkins - Movie Magg

Time for early Rockabilly as Carl Perkins sings his self-penned "Movie Magg."


Released in early 1955 on Flip #501.


This Flip Records was a short-lived subsidiary of Sam Phillips' Sun Records.


Sam had to shutter the label during 1955 after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the owners of a same-named Los Angeles-based Rhythm and Blues label (best remember for The Six Teens' 1956 hit, a casual look).

I DON'T KNOW WHY by Bobby Sherwood 1942 (Early CAPITOL Label 78 rpm record)

From Capitol Records in 1942, we present Bobby Sherwood and His Orchestra with "I Don't Know Why."


Bobby handles the vocal too.


Released on Capitol #107.

1937 HITS ARCHIVE: What Will I Tell My Heart - Andy Kirk (Pha Terrell, v...

Time for music by Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy as the boys play---and Pha Terrell sings--"What Will I Tell My Heart."

Recorded on December 9, 1936 in New York City and released on Decca #1085.

Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 1948 musical short

Time for a Castle Films musical short subject (for the home market) with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra.


Jimmy and the boys are joined by Dottie O'Brien, The Mello-Larks, and Bill Lawrence.

1934 Angelo Ferdinando - All I Do Is Dream Of You (Dick Robertson, vocal)

From the MGM picture Sadie McKee, we present Angelo Ferdinando and His Orchestra with "All I Do Is Dream Of You."


Dick Robertson handles the vocal here.


Recorded on April 23, 1934 and released on Bluebird #B-5458.

Cab Calloway and his Orchestra "Mama, I wanna make rhythm" 1937

Time for music by the King of Hi-De-Ho himself, Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, "Mama I Want To Make Rhythm."

This song appeared in the Republic picture Manhattan Merry Go Round, in which Cab appeared.

Cab handles the vocal here.

Produced by Master Records, Inc., this August 31, 1937 recording was released on Vocalion #3788.

JEEP RHYTHM by Jimmie Lunceford 1942

From 1942, here's Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra with an instrumental, "Jeep Rhythm."


Released on Decca #18618.

1951 HITS ARCHIVE: Be My Love - Mario Lanza (a #1 record)

Time for a song from the original Super Mario!


From the MGM motion picture Toast of New Orleans in which he starred in, here's Mario Lanza with "Be My Love."


He's backed by the Jeff Alexander Choir and the orchestra under the direction of Ray Sinatra (Frank's Sicilian-born second cousin).


This 1951 hit was released on RCA Victor Red Seal #49-1353.

DUST OFF THAT OLD PIANNA by Fats Waller 1935

"(OH SUSANNAH) DUST OFF THAT OLD PIANNA" is the selection by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.


Fats plays the piano and handles the vocal here.


Recorded in 1935 and released on Victor #24888.

Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party (1935)

From Paramount Pictures in 1935, we present "Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party."


Time for lots of fun and great music by Cab himself, the King of Hi-De-Ho!


With photography by William Steiner, Jr. and continuity by Milton Hocky and Fred Rath, this short subject was directed by Fred Waller.

Milton Brown and his Brownies, Somebody's Been Using That Thing, 1936

"Somebody's Been Using That Thing," presented by Milton Brown and His Musical Brownies.


Recorded in New Orleans on March 3, 1936 and released on Decca #5201.

SLIPPERY HANK by Earl Fuller's Famous Jazz Band 1917

Time for old time hot jazz as we present Earl Fuller's Famous Jazz Band and "Slipper Hank--One-Step."


Recorded on June 4, 1917 and released on Victor #18321.

CEMENT MIXER by Charlie Barnet and his Orchestra

We now present Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra with "Cement Mixer (Put-ti, Put-ti) with vocal by Art Robey.


Recorded on March 8, 1946 and released on Decca #18862.

FRANKIE AND JOHNNY by Paul Biese Trio vocals-Frank Crumit 1921

From 1921, we present the Paul Biese Trio with "Frankie and Johnny."


Frank Crummit handles the vocal here.


Released on Columbia #A3459.

78 RPM: The Benny Goodman Quartet - Opus 1/2

Time for music by The Benny Goodman Quartet as the foursome plays "Opus 1/2."


Besides Benny on clarinet, you have Teddy Wilson on piano, Dave Tough on drums, and Lionel Hampton on Vibraharp.


Recorded on October 12, 1938 and released on Victor #26091 as part of the album A Swing Session with Benny Goodman (Victor P3).

Hawaiian Hula Medley

Time for a "Hawaiian Hula Medley" with the South Sea Islanders.


The songs featured:


My Honolulu Tomboy; My Waikiki Mermaid; My Honolulu Maid


Recorded on July 27, 1927 and released on Columbia #1111-D.

Hula Blues

Time from music by Sol Hoopii's Novelty Trio as the boys play "Hula Blues."

Recorded in Los Angeles on March 7, 1927 and released on Columbia #1022-D.

78 RPM: Harry James

Time for music by Harry James and His Orchestra as Harry plays "One O'clock Jump," Count Basie's self-penned theme song.


Personnel:


Harry James, Buck Clayton - trumpets
Vernon Brown - trombones
Herschel Evans, Earl Warren, Jack Washington - reeds
Jess Stacy - piano
Walter Page - bass
Jo Jones - drums


Recorded on January 5, 1938 and released on Brunswick #8055.

1941 HITS ARCHIVE: The Booglie Wooglie Piggy - Glenn Miller (Tex Beneke ...

Time for music by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra as the boys play "The Booglie Wooglie Piggy," with vocal by Tex Beneke and The Four Modernaires.


This 1941 hit was released on Bluebird #B-11163.

Good-Bye Hawaii

Time for music by Norman Clark and His South Sea Islanders as the boys play "Good-Bye Hawaii."


This includes a vocal refrain.


Recorded on June 8, 1928 and released on Columbia #1474-D.

"Fandango" (1920) Paul Biese Trio on Columbia A3368 (1920s dance band music)

From 1920, we present the Paul Biese Trio as the boys play "Fandango."

Released on Columbia #A3368.

Hanohano Hanalei

Time for some good old Hawaiian music with The South Sea Islanders and "Hanohano Hanalei."


Recorded on October 4, 1927 and released on Columbia #1157-D.

Lawrence Welk - "Nobody Knows" - 78 RPM Record

Time for Champagne Music with Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra as Lawrence and the boys play----and Bob "Tex" Cromer sings------"Nobody Knows."


Recorded on June 26, 1945 and released on Decca #23759.

1932 Harry Richman - I Love A Parade

From the 1931 Warner Brothers Technicolor movie Manhattan Parade, here's Harry Richman singing "I Love A Parade," backed up with studio orchestra accompaniment.


Recorded in New York City on August 15, 1932 and released on Columbia #2701.

1959 Billy Vaughn - Chop Sticks

Here's music by Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra as the boys play "Chop Sticks."


Released in December of 1959 on Dot #16021.

1935 Chick Bullock - Lulu’s Back In Town

From the Warner Brothers film Broadway Gondolier, here's Chick Bullock and His Levee Loungers with "Lulu's Back In Town."


Chick handles the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on June 19, 1935 and released on Melotone #M13448.

1928 Ben Bernie - Back In Your Own Backyard (Scrappy Lambert, vocal)

Time for music by The Ol' Maestro and All The Lads!


Here's Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra with "Back In Your Own Backyard."


Scrappy Lambert handles the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on February 15, 1928 and released on Brunswick #3837.

1953 HITS ARCHIVE: Oh Happy Day - Lawrence Welk

From 1953, it's time for "Oh, Happy Day" with Lawrence Welk and His Champagne Music.


Deep-voiced Larry Hooper provides the vocal here.


Released on Coral #9-60893.

1932 George Olsen - Gosh Darn! (Ethel Shutta, Fran Frey, Vocals)

"Gosh Darn!"  That's the name of this entry by George Olsen and His Music.


George's wife, Ethel Shutta and Fran Frey provide the vocals on this one.


Recorded in New York City on April 14, 1932 and released on Victor #22994.

Margie Day With The Griffin Brothers ‎– ‎Bonaparte's Retreat - (Dot-1951)

From Dot Records in 1951 we present "Bonaparte's Retreat" with Margie Day along with the Griffin Brothers Orchestra.


Released on Dot #1024.

1934 Anson Weeks - The Breeze (Kay St. Germain, vocal)

Time for some Dancin' with Anson as Anson Weeks and His Orchestra play "The Breeze (That's Bringin' My Honey Back To Me)."

Kay St. Germain handles the vocals.

Recorded in Los Angeles on July 20, 1934 and released on Brunswick #6946.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: There’s A Small Hotel - Hal Kemp (Maxine Grey, vocal)

From the Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart stage musical On Your Toes, we present Hal Kemp and His Orchestra with "There's A Small Hotel."


Maxine Grey handles the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on March 12, 1936 and released on Brunswick #7634.

Light Crust Doughboys - Baby, Give Me Some of That

It's time for Western swing with The Light Crust Doughboys as they play---and Jim Boyd sings---"Baby, Give Me Some Of That."


Recorded in Dallas on November 30, 1938 and released on Vocalion #04638.

1934 Dorsey Brothers - It’s Dark On Observatory Hill (Bob Crosby, vocal)

Time for music by The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra as the boys play---and Bob Crosby sings---"It's Dark on Observatory Hill."


Recorded in New York City on November 15, 1934 and released on Decca #314.

1934 Gene Kardos - The Breeze (That’s Bringin’ My Honey Back To Me) (Joe...

Time for music as Gene Kardos and His Orchestra play "The Breeze (That's Bringin' My By Honey Back To Me)."


Joe Hostettler (under the nom de plume of "Joe Host") handles the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on June 26, 1934 and released on Vocalion #2746.

Jan Garber and his Orchestra-You Stepped Out of A Dream (1962) Stereo Fu...

In stereo, it's time for a full Decca LP album with the Idol of the Air Lanes.


"You Stepped Out Of A Dream" (Decca #DL74141) features Jan Garber and His Orchestra.


Here are the selections:


1- Just In Time (00:02
2- You Stepped Out Of A Dream (02:11)
3- How About You (04:43)
4- Foolishly Yours (07:45)
5- Singin' In The Rain (10:16)
6- June In January (12:19)
7- I Love You, I Love You, I Love You (15:10)
8- Did I Remember (17:56)
9 A Fine Romance (20:12)
10 Time On My Hands (You In My Arms) (22:25)
11- Paradise (24:41)
12- Do You Ever Think Of Me (28:02)

1st RECORDING OF: Lazy River - Hoagy Carmichael (1930)

Here's the first recording of "Lazy River," with Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra.


Hoagy, who co-wrote the song with Sidney Arodin, handles the vocal here.


Recorded on November 20, 1930 and released on Victor #23034.

1932 HITS ARCHIVE: Hell’s Bells - Art Kassel (with vocal trio)

Time for music by Art Kassel and His Kassels in the Air as the boys play "Hell's Bells," a song that Art wrote himself.


Vocal by The Trio (consisting of band members Ralph Morris, Ding Johnson, and Floyd Townes).


Recorded in New York City on June 27, 1932 and released on Columbia #2682.

The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) | Musical | Full Movie

Time for a biopic, "The Fabulous Dorseys," starring Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey as themselves.


The film also stars Janet Blair, Paul Whiteman, William Lundigan, Sara Allgood, and Arthur Sheilds.


You'll also see and hear Tommy's and Jimmy's respective orchestras, as well as Art Tatum, Charlie Barnet, Henry Busse, Bob Eberly, Helen O'Connell, Ziggy Elman, and Ray Bauduc.


Original screenplay by Richard English, Art Arthur, and Curtis Kenyon.


This 1947 United Artists release was produced by Charles R. Rogers and directed by Alfred E. Green.

Jerry Lee Lewis "Breathless"

In this kinescoped excerpt from the February 14, 1958 ABC Network premier telecast of The Dick Clark Show, here's Jerry Lee Lewis, performing "Breathless," live on stage.

78rpm: Take Another Guess - Benny Goodman & his Orchestra with Ella Fitz...

It's time to "Take Another Guess" with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

Ella Fitzgerald handles the vocal here.

This November, 1936 recording was released on Victor #25461.