Cab Calloway's "Hi De Ho" (1937)

From 1937, time for "Hi De Ho," a Vitaphone musical short starring Cab Calloway.


You'll see Cab and his great orchestra in action as they perform "I've Got The Right To Sing The Blues," "The Hi De Ho Miracle Man," "Frisco Flo," and "Some Of These Days."


Released theatrically by Warner Brothers.

SYMPHONY IN BLACK-Starring Duke Ellington and His Orchesta with Billie Holliday (Paramount-1935)

From 1935, here's a Paramount Pictures musical short, "Symphony In Black," starring Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra.


This short includes rising jazz singer Billie Holliday.


This is a TV syndication print.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Goody-Goody - Benny Goodman (Helen Ward, vocal)

Time for music from the King of Swing!


Here are Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with "Goody-Goody" with vocal by Helen Ward.


Recorded in Chicago on January 24, 1936 and released on Victor #25245.

RussColumbo1929

Here's a 1929 Vitaphone Varieties musical short released by Warner Brothers featuring Gus Arnheim and His Ambassadors and featuring budding singer Russ Columbo.

Lawrence Welk - Strictly for Dancing (1960) Stereo Full Album

Time for an album from the King of Champagne Music as Lawrence Welk plays Champagne Music "Strictly For Dancing,"

Released in 1960 as Dot stereophonic LP #25274.

Here are the selections:

Side One:

1. "Loreli"

2. "Joanne"

3. "Evelyn"

4. "Angela"

5. "Connie"

6. "Pauline"



Side Two:

1. "Shirley Jean"

2. "Anne Marie"

3. "Lois Anne"

4. "Geraldine"

5. "Carol Ann"

6. "Cathy Sue"

7. "Marguerite"

Where The Sweet Forget-Me-Nots Remember by Harry Reser and His Orchestra...

Time for music from Harry Reser and His Orchestra (under the nom de plume of Victor King and His Troubadours).


"Where The Sweet Forget Me Nots  Remember" is the tune and Irving Kaufman does the vocal.


More great stuff from Harry and the boys.


Recorded in July of 1929 and released on Conqueror Records #7384 for sale at Sears Roebuck stores.

The Prep Step by Jesse Stafford and His Orchestra, 1929

Time for "The Prep Step" with Jesse Stafford and His Orchestra.


Includes vocal chorus.


Recorded in November of 1929 and released on Brunswick #4629.

Crying For The Carolines by Sam Lanin and his Orchestra, 1930

Here's more music by Sam Lanin and His Orchestra, "Crying for the Carolines," with vocal by Irving Kaufman.


Recorded in January, 1930 and released on Harmony #1083.

Bam Bam Bamy Shore by Sam Lanin's Dance Orchestra, 1925

Time for Sam Lanin and His Dance Orchestra with "Bam Bam Bamy Shore," with vocal by Arthur Fields.


Recorded in September of 1925 and released on Banner #1619.

After You've Gone - Palace Garden Orchestra (The California Ramblers)

Time for "After You're Gone," as recorded by the California Ramblers (under the nom de plume of the Palace Garden Orchestra).


Recorded on June 24, 1927 and released on Pathe #36653.

Copenhagen - The California Ramblers

Here are the California Ramblers with "Copenhagen."


Recorded in New York City on October 23, 1924 and released on Columbia #236-D.

SHAKE THAT THING - California Ramblers

Here are The California Ramblers (under the nom de plume of The Golden Gate Orchestra) with "Shake That Thing."


Recorded in New York City on April 16, 1926 and released on Edison #10930.

Sunlit Skies by Cliff Roberts' Dance Orchestra (Lou Gold and his Orchest...

Time for "Sunlit Skies" as preformed by Lou Gold and His Orchestra (under the nom de plume of "Cliff Roberts' Dance Orchestra").


Charles Lawman handles the arresting vocal here.


Recorded in October of 1930 and released on Perfect #15378.

Two Lips ( To Kiss My Cares Away) by Al Friedman and his Orchestra, 1928

Time for music by Al Friedman and His Orchestra, as we present the Billy Rose-Harry Warren co-penned "Two Lips (To Kiss My Cares Away)."


Theo Alban handles the vocal on this one.


Recorded in July of 1928 and released on Edison #18626.

Beautiful by Century Serenaders (Harry Reser Orch), 1928

Looks like Harry and boys did their homework again!


"Beautiful" is the title of the song and band in question is Harry Reser and His Orchestra-----under the nom de plume of the Century Serenaders.


Recorded in January of 1928 and released on Vocalion #15653.

Tip-Toe Thru The Tulips With Me by Mel Morris and his Piccadilly Players...

From nearly four decades before Tiny Tim made a name for himself, we have Mel Morris and His Piccadilly Players with "Tip-Toe Thru The Tulips With Me," with Phil Dewey handling the vocal.


Recorded in August of 1929 and released on Edison #14056.

Mary Ann by Louis Lilienfeld with his Hotel Biltmore Orchestra 1928

Here's a toe-tapper from Louis Lilienfeld and His Orchestra, "Mary Ann."


Jack Parker handles the vocal.


Recorded in March of 1928 and released on Edison #18270.

I'm On My Way Home by Sam Lanin and his Orchestra, 1926

Here's a good one from Sam Lanin and His Orchestra, Irving Berlin's "I'm On My Way Home," with vocal by Irving Kaufman.


Recorded in October of 1926 and released on Puritan #11479.

Red Lips Kiss My Blues Away by Hill Top Inn Orchestra (Jimmy Carr's Orch...

Here's some great music by Jimmy Carr and His Orchestra (under the nom de plume of the Hill Top Inn Orchestra), "Red Lips Kiss My Blues Away."


Jerry Macy handles the vocal here.


Recorded in April of 1927 and released on Champion #15293.

Bend Down, Sister by Ben Selvin and his Orchestra, 1931

"Bend Down, Sister."


Sounds like sound advice from Ben Selvin and His Orchestra and vocalist Art Barnett.


The song was featured in the motion picture "Palmy Days."


Recorded in November, 1931 and released on Columbia #2575.

California Here I Come by Atlantic Dance Orchestra, 1924

Time for music by the Atlantic Dance Orchestra, "California Here I Come."


Recorded in February 1924 and released on Edison #9377.

Makin' Whoopee by B A Rolfe and his Orchestra, 1928

Time to be "Makin Whoopee!"


Music by B.A. Rolfe and His Orchestra, with vocal by Jack Parker.


Recorded in December, 1928 and released on Edison #18940.

Casani Club Orchestra "With my eyes wide open" 1934

From 1934, here are Charlie Kunz and the Casani Club Orchestra playing "With My Eyes Wide Open."


Dawn Davis handles the vocal here.


This British recording was released on Sterno #1488.


Cheerio!

1939 Al Donahue - Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street (Paula Kelly,...

Let's head "Between 18th and 19th on Chestnut Street" with Al Donahue and His Orchestra, with vocal by pre-Modernaire Paula Kelly.


Recorded on December 5, 1939 and released on Vocalion #5289.

''The Ray Anthony Show'' - 22 March 1957

Here's a kinescope of the March 22, 1957 ABC Network telecast of The Ray Anthony Show, complete with commercials for the 1957 Plymouth.

Lawrence Welk's DODGE DANCING PARTY (ABC-September 7, 1957)

From the Dallas Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, Texas, here's a kinescope of the Saturday, September 7, 1957 ABC Network telecast of Lawrence Welk's Dodge Dancing Party


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

1930 HITS ARCHIVE: Get Happy - Nat Shilkret (with vocal trio)

Here's a message by Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra: "GET HAPPY."


Vocal by a Male Trio.


Recorded in New York City on June 4, 1930 and released on Victor #22444.

1930 Nat Shilkret - The Woman In The Shoe (instrumental)

From the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture "Lord Byron of Broadway," we present "The Woman In The Shoe," as performed by Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra.


Recorded in New York City on February 6, 1930 and released on Victor #22337.

1932 Glen Gray Casa Loma - Rain On The Roof (Kenny Sargent, vocal)

Here's a good one from Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra, "Rain on the Roof."


Kenny Sargent handles the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on January 29, 1932 and released on Brunswick #6252.

1934 Will Osborne (as 'Harold White') - I Was In The Mood (Osborne, vocal)

Here's music by Will Osborne and His Orchestra (under the nom de plume of "Harold White") with "I Was In The Mood."


Will does the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on February 15, 1934 and released on Perfect #15897.