Don't Take That Black Bottom Away by the Hoosier Radio Boys, 1926

Here's music by Fred Rich and His Times Square Orchestra (under the nom de plume of the Hoosier Radio Boys), "Don't Take That Black Bottom Away."

Leroy Montesanto handles the vocal here.

Recorded in November, 1926.

Here's a release on Challenge #215, to be sold at Sears, Roebuck stores.

Top Tunes & New Talent

Here's a kinescope of the October 15, 1956 ABC Network telecast of Lawrence Welk's Top Tunes and New Talent, the Monday night series sponsored by Dodge and Plymouth.

This was the second episode of Lawrence's other weekly ABC Network show (alongside his Saturday night Dodge Dancing Party).

1955 HITS ARCHIVE: Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley (#1 R&B hit)

Time for vintage rhythm and blues from Bo Diddley, the self-penned "Bo Diddley."


Recorded in 1955 and released on Checker #814.

(1960) Sun 355 (0:00) ''Oh, Lonesome Me'' b/w (2:30) ''Life Goes On'' Jo...

Here's that Man In Black himself, Johnny Cash.


First we'll open with Johnny singing the Don Gibson-penned "Oh Lonesome Me," recorded on April 9, 1958.  Then we follow up with "Life Goes On," cut on May 15, 1958.


The Gene Lowery Singers' backup vocals were dubbed on the former in May of 1958.


Both sides were recorded in Memphis and released on Sun #355 on December 10, 1960.

(1961) PI 3572 (0:00) ''Just A Little Bit Sweet'' b/w (2:25) ''It's Too ...

Here's a double dose of music by Charlie Rich. First, we kick off with Charlie's composition "Just A Little Bit Sweet," recorded in Nashville on February 11, 1961, then, the Chuck Willis-penned "It's Too Late," recorded in Memphis on May 27, 1960.


Both tracks were released in September of 1961 on Phillips International #3572.

(1956) Sun 257 (0:00) ''Cheese And Crackers'' b/w (2:47) ''Shoobie Oobie...

Time for a double dose of rhythm and blues music from Rosco Gordon, "Cheese and Crackers," backed with "Shoobie Oobie."


Both tracks were recorded October 25, 1956 in Memphis, Tennessee and released on Sun #257.

1937 OSCAR-WINNING SONG: Sweet Leilani - Bing Crosby (with Lani McIntire...

Here's Bing Crosby with the Academy Award-winning song "Sweet Leilani," along with Lani McIntire and His Hawaiians.


The song would become the theme song for its' composer, bandleader Harry Owens.


The song was included in the Paramount picture "Waikiki Wedding."


Recorded in Los Angeles on February 23, 1937 and released on Decca #1175.


Aloha!

"By Special Permission Of The Copyright Owners" (I Love You) Hal Kemp O...

"By Special Permission Of The Copyright Owners (I Love You)" is the number as performed by Hal Kemp and His Orchestra.

Skinnay Ennis had the vocal here.

Recorded on February 13, 1931 in New York City and released on Brunswick # 6055.

Two Buck Tim From Timbuctoo by Tommy Tucker and His Californians, 1933

Before Tommy Tucker Time, there was Tommy Tucker and His Californians.

Here's Tommy and the boys with "Two Buck Tim From Timbuctoo," with Kerwin Somerville on the vocal.

Recorded on February 1, 1933 and released on Crown #3479.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Somebody Else Is Taking My Place - Russ Morgan (Morga...

Time for "Music In The Morgan Manner" with Russ Morgan and His Orchestra.

"Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" is the selection with vocal by The Morganaires.

This 1942 recording was released on Decca #4098.

ISHAM JONES ORCHESTRA "Follow the Leader." Paramount 1935. Virginia Verrill

Here's a great musical short subject from Paramount Pictures as Isham Jones and His Orchestra star in "Follow The Leader," with the following numbers:


"Restless" 

"Easy to Remember" vocal by Virginai Verrill

"Where the Rocky Mountains Meet the Sky"

"Wang Wang Blues."


This 1935 theatrical short, with continuity by Milton Hocky and Fred Rath, was photographed by William Steiner, Jr., and directed by Fred Waller.





This is a TV syndication print.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Der Fuehrer’s Face - Spike Jones (Carl Grayson & band...

From the 1942 Academy Award-winning Walt Disney-produced Donald Duck cartoon, "Der Fuehrer's Face," here's the title song as performed by Spike Jones and His City Slickers.


Carl Grayson handles the main vocal while Willie Spicer plays the Birdaphone.


This 1942 hit was released on Billboard #B-11586.

1937 Abe Lyman - How'dja Like To Love Me? (Olga Sardi, vocal)

From the Paramount picture "College Swing," here's Abe Lyman and His Orchestra with "How'dja Like To Love Me?" with Olga Sardi on the vocal.

Recorded on December 29, 1937 and released on Bluebird #B-7379.

Harry Anthony "Neath The Old Acorn Tree, Sweet Estelle" Edison cylinder ...

Time for some real old-time music!

Here's Harry Anthony with "Neath The Old Acorn Tree, Sweet Estelle."

This 1907 recording is on an Edison Gold Moulded cylinder Record #9542.

1939 HITS ARCHIVE: (Why Couldn’t It Last) Last Night - Glenn Miller (Ray...

Time for music by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.

In this case, "(Why Couldn't If Last) Last Night), with vocal by Ray Eberle.

This 1939 recording was released on Bluebird #B-10423.

1938 OSCAR-NOMINATED SONG: Jeepers Creepers - Al Donahue (Paula Kelly, v...

From the Warner Brothers picture "Going Places," here's "Jeepers Creepers," as played by Al Donahue and His Orchestra.

Future Modernaire Paula Kelly handles the vocal here.

Recorded on November 23, 1938 in New York City and released on Vocalion #4513.

1934 Paul Pendarvis - The Object Of My Affection (Patricia Norman, vocal)

Here's music by Paul Pendarvis and His Orchestra, "The Object Of My Affection.

At least Patricia Norman, who handles the vocal (and from some four years before cutting "Ol' Man Mose" with Eddy Duchin's band), doesn't describe a bucket as the object of her affection.

Recorded in Chicago on November 9, 1934 and released on Columbia #2973-D.

1938 HITS ARCHIVE: Ol’ Man Mose - Eddy Duchin (Patricia Norman, vocal)

Time for music by Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra, "Ol' Man Mose."

Patricia Norman (did she REALLY say that word?) handles the vocal.

Recorded in Los Angeles on March 21, 1938 and released on Brunswick #8155.

1934 Ernie Holst - Love In Bloom (Norman Moon, vocal)

From the Paramount picture "She Loves Me Not," here's Ernie Holst and His Central Park Casino Orchestra with "Love In Bloom."

Norman Moon provides the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on July 18, 1934 and originally issued on Bluebird #B-5577.

This is Montgomery Ward re-issue #M-4501 for sale at MW department stores.

The song is, of course, best remembered as Jack Benny's longtime radio and television theme song.

This is, in all likelihood, a repeat of an earlier post.

But then, who cares?

1966 Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville (#1 hit)

Time for some rock and roll music as The Monkees sing "Last Train To Clarksdale," written by the recording session's producers, Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart.

This 1966 hit, which reached the top of the pop charts, was issued on Colgems #1001.

1964 HITS: Forever - Pete Drake

Now, for a change of pace, here's Pete Drake and His Talking Steel Guitar with "Forever."

Backup vocals by the Anita Kerr Singers.

This 1964 hit was released on Smash #S-1867.

1937 Claude Thornhill - Harbor Lights (Jimmy Farrell, vocal)

From some thirteen years before Sammy Kaye and Guy Lombardo both had hits with this song, here's Claude Thornhill and His Orchestra with "Harbor Lights."


Jimmy Farrell handles the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on June 14, 1937 and released on Vocalion #3595.

1930 California Ramblers - I Love You So Much (Campus Trio, vocal)

From the RKO Radio Picture "The Cuckoos," which starred Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, we bring you "I Love You So Much" by the California Ramblers, with vocal by the Campus Trio.

This Harry Ruby-Bert Kalmar composition was recorded on June 12, 1930 and released on Columbia #2231-D.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Is It True What They Say About Dixie? - Jimmy Dorsey ...

Time now for music by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, "Is It True What They Say About Dixie?"

Bob Eberle handles the vocal here.

Recorded in Los Angeles on March 29, 1936 and released on Decca #768.

1939 HITS ARCHIVE: Wishing (Will Make It So) - Glenn Miller (Ray Eberle,...

Here's great music by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra as the boys play "Wishing," from the RKO Radio picture "Love Affair."


Ray Eberle handles the vocal here.


Recorded in 1939 and released on Bluebird #B-10219.

The Vagabonds (California Ramblers) S L U E Foot. Gennett 1927

Time for music by The California Ramblers (under the nom de plume of The California Vagabonds), "S L U E Foot."

Recorded on May 2, 1927 and released on Gennett #6170.

1930 HITS ARCHIVE: Fine And Dandy - Arden-Ohman Orchestra (Frank Luther,...

Here's something that's "Fine and Dandy."


That's the title of this recording from Victor Arden, Phil Ohman, and Their Orchestra.


Frank Luther has the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on October 7, 1930 and released on Victor #22552.

1934 Will Osborne - I’ve Had My Moments (Will Osborne, vocal)

From the MGM motion picture "Hollywood Party" comes "I've Had My Moments," with Will Osborne and His Orchestra.


Will does the vocal here.


Recorded in New York City on April 12, 1934 and released on Perfect #15930.


This recording was also issued on other American Record Corporation labels as well.

1932 Cab Calloway - Old Yazoo

Here's music by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra as Cab sings the Fats Waller-penned "Old Yazoo."


Recorded on June 7, 1932 in New York City and released on Brunswick #6400.

1947 Freddy Martin - Santa Catalina (Island Of Romance) (Stuart Wade & M...

From around January of 1947, we present Freddy Martin and His Orchestra with "Santa Catalina (Island of Romance)" with vocal by Stuart Wade and The Martin Men.


Released on RCA Victor #20-2136.

1919 Ben Selvin - I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles (instrumental)

Here's an early recording of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" by Ben Selvin's Novelty Orchestra.


Recorded in New York City on July 31, 1919 and released on  Victor #18603.