The Duke is Tops (1938)

From Million Dollar Productions in 1938, we present "The Duke Is Tops," starring Ralph Cooper and, in her motion picture debut, Lena Horne.

This motion picture was written by Phil Dunham, produced by Harry M. Popkin, and directed by William Nolte.

ISHAM JONES "Underneath the Broadway Moon" Paramount 1934, with Vera Van...

Time for a 1934 Paramount short subject, "Underneath the Broadway Moon," with Isham Jones and His Orchestra, with vocals by the luscious Vera Van and the Eton Boys.

This is a TV syndication print.

Fleischer Screen Song: Whispers in the Dark (1937)

Time for a 1937 Max Fleischer Screen Song cartoon, "Whispers In The Dark," with Gus Arnheim and His "Band From Movieland," with June Robbins singing the title song.

This cartoon was produced by Max Fleischer, animated by Roland Crandall, and directed by Dave Fleischer.

Originally released theatrically by Paramount Pictures, this is a TV syndication print.

Clarence "gatemouth" Brown - Boogie Uproar

Time for music by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown with Al Grey and His All Stars as Clarence plays "Boogie Uproar."


This 1953 recording was released on Peacock #1617.

Willie Nix - Try Me One More Time

From 1951, here's Willie Nix with "Try Me One More Time."

Released on RPM #327.

Pee Wee Crayton - You Know Yeah 1954

From 1954, here's Pee Wee Crayton with "You Know, Yeah."

Released on Imperial #5321.

Fats Domino - Thinking Of You - December 14, 1953

Time for Fats Domino with "Thinking Of You."

Recorded in New Orleans on December 14, 1953 and released in December of 1954 as Imperial #5323.

1929 Dubin's Dandies (Adrian Schubert) - Can't Stop Caring For You (Irvi...

Here's music by Dubin's Danies---in reality, Adrian Schubert and His Orchestra---with "Can't Stop For You."

Vocal by Irving Kaufman, using the nom de plume of George Beaver.

Recorded in New York City on November 19, 1929 and released on Romeo #1151.

The Cheers - Black Denim Trousers on 1955 Capitol Records.

From 1955, here are The Cheers with the Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller composition "Black Denim Trousers," with Les Baxter's Orchestra and Chorus.

Released on Capitol #F3219.

The Lawrence Welk Show: Tico Tico

In this kinescoped excerpt from the ABC Network debut of The Lawrence Welk Show, here's accordion virtuoso Myron Floren playing "Tico Tico" on his Pancordion.

This aired on July 2, 1955.

THE PLYMOUTH SHOW-Starring Lawrence Welk (Thanksgiving Episode; ABC-11-26-1958)

Here's the November 26, 1958 ABC Network telecast of The Plymouth Show starring Lawrence Welk.

This was the Thanksgiving episode of Lawrence's other weekly ABC TV series, to go along with his Saturday Dodge Dancing Party.

This episode is complete with commercials for the 1959 Plymouth!

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Did You Mean It? - Kay Kyser (Bill Stoker, vocal)

Here's more music by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra, "Did You Mean It?"

Bill (Smiling) Stoker does the vocal here.

Recorded in Chicago on October 1, 1936 and released on Brunswick #7759.

1937 Kay Kyser - The You And Me That Used To Be (Harry Babbitt, vocal)

"(Have You Forgotten) The You and Me That Used to Be" is the selection from Kay Kyser and His Orchestra.

Harry Babbitt does the vocal here.

Recorded in Chicago on April 12, 1937 and released on Brunswick #7891.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: One Dozen Roses - Dick Jurgens (Buddy Moreno, vocal)

Time for Dick Jurgens and His Orchestra with "One Dozen Roses."

Buddy Moreno handles the vocal here.

This 1942 recording was released on Okeh #6636.

1st RECORDING OF: Good Rockin’ Tonight - Roy Brown (1947)

Here's Roy Brown with his original recording of his own composition, "Good Rocking Tonight."

This 1947 recording was released on De Luxe #1093.

Jewel King - 3x7=21 (Imperial-1950)

From 1950, here's Jewel King singing the Dave Bartholomew-penned 3x7=21.

Released on Imperial #5055.

Freddy Nagel Big Band Remote 1947

From the Empire Room at the Palmer House in Chicago, ABC presents this big band radio remote with Freddy Nagel and His Orchestra.

Broadcast on July 12, 1947.

1938 HITS ARCHIVE: Love Walked In - Sammy Kaye (Tommy Ryan, vocal)

Time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as Sammy and the boys play "Love Walked In," with vocal by Tommy Ryan.

Recorded on March 20, 1938 in New York City and released on Vocalion #4017.

When The Red Red Robin by Golden Gate Orchestra (California Ramblers),1926

From the California Ramblers (a.k.a. The Golden Gate Orchestra), we being you "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobblin' Along."

This July, 1926 recording was released on Edison #11101.

The Plymouth Show with Lawrence Welk (ABC-March 11, 1959)

Time now for the March 11, 1959 ABC Network telecast of The Plymouth Show with Lawrence Welk, along with his Champagne Music Makers.

Complete with commercials for the 1959 Plymouth.

This was Lawrence's other weekly ABC Network show, alongside his Saturday Dodge Dancing Party.

This episode marks Pete Fountain's swan song with Lawrence.

Red Nichols & His Five Pennies - 1952

In this 1950 Snader Telescription, here are Red Nichols and His Five Pennies with "Entrance of the Gladiators."

Great job by Red and the boys.

These films were made specifically for local television syndication.

Framed The Robins Spark 107 1954

Time for another tune from The Robins.

"Framed," composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, is the selection here.

This 1954 recording was released on Spark #107.

1st RECORDING OF: Heartaches - Jacques Renard (1931--Chester Gaylord, vo...

Here's the original recording of "Heartaches," with Jacques Renard and His Orchestra, two years before Ted Weems.

Chester Gaylord handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on January 18, 1931 and released on Brunswick #6033.

The Robins Riot In Cell Block #9

From 1954, here are the Robins with "Riot In Cell Block #9."

Released on Spark #133.

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

Here's the original version of "Lazy River" with the song's co-composer Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra.

Hoagy does the vocal here.

Recorded on November 30, 1930 and released on Victor #23034.

1965 HITS: Yeh, Yeh - Georgie Fame (U.S. 45 single version)

Time for a little British Rock 'n' Roll with Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames with "Yeh,Yeh."

This 1965 hit was released in the US on Imperial #66086.

Produced by Tony Palmer.

1935 Eddie Paul - With All My Heart (Johnny Hauser, vocal)

Here's Eddie Paul and His Paramount Orchestra performing "With All My Heart,"with vocal by Johnny Hauser.

Recorded in New York City on December 5, 1935 and released on Banner #6-02-05.

It was also released on fellow ARC budget label Melotone and it had the same number (6-02-05).

Will Osborne and his Orchestra - Home on the Range - 1933

Gather 'round the campfire pardners and give a listen as Will Osborne and His Orchestra play "Home on the Range."

Will does the vocal here.

Recorded on August 29, 1933 and released on Perfect #15810.

1933 Don Redman - Lazybones (Harlan Lattimore, vocal)

Time for music by Don Redman and His Orchestra with "Lazybones."

Vocal by Harlan Lattimore.

Composed by Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael.

Recorded in New York City on August 2, 1933 and released on Vocalion #4791.

Crazy Words Crazy Tune by California Ramblers, 1927

Time to open November with "Crazy Words-Crazy Tune" by the California Ramblers under the nom de plume of Golden Gate Orchestra.

Recorded in March of 1926 and released on Edison #11566.