Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra "Happy Feet" 1930 Columbia 2164-D

Time for more Pops as Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra play "Happy Feet," from the Universal picture King of Jazz, which starred Paul himself.

The Rhythm Boys provide the vocal here.

Recorded in Los Angeles on February 10, 1930 and released on Columbia #2164-D.

1930 Paul Whiteman - Song Of The Dawn (Bing Crosby & chorus, vocal)

Time for music by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra as the boys play "Song of the Dawn," from the Universal picture King of Jazz, which starred Pops himself.

Vocal by the King of Jazz Chorus (which includes Bing Crosby).

Recorded in Los Angeles on March 21, 1930 and released on Columbia #2163-D

1948 HITS ARCHIVE: Serenade Of The Bells - Sammy Kaye (Don Cornell, vocal)

Time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as Sammy and the boys perform "Serenade of the Bells."

Vocal by Don Cornell, The Kaydets, and the Kaye Choir.

This 1948 hit was released on RCA Victor #20-2372.

The Harptones - The Shrine Of St Cecilia 78 rpm!

Time for music by The Harptones as they sing "The Shrine of St. Cecelia."

This 1957 recording was released on Rama #RR-221.

Tex Williams - Suspicion

On Capitol Americana #40109 from 1948, here's Tex Williams and His Western Caravan with "Suspicion."

Tex and the Trio handle the vocal here.

1938 Mildred Bailey - Don’t Be That Way

Here's music by Mildred Bailey and Her Orchestra, "Don't Be That Way."

Mildred does the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on March 14, 1938 and released on Vocalion #4016.

1931 Fred Rich - If I Didn't Have You (Smith Ballew, vocal)

Here's music by Fred Rich and His Orchestra, "If I Didn't Have You," with vocal by Smith Ballew.

Recorded in New York City on September 10, 1931 and released on Columbia #2536-D.

1957 Gene Vincent - Lotta Lovin’

Time for a "Lotta Lovin'" with Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps.

This 1957 recording was released on Capitol #F3763.

Chuck Berry - Rock & Roll Music 78 rpm!

One of THE legitimate anthems on Rock 'n' Roll music is Chuck Berry's classic 1957 recording of his self-penned "Rock and Roll Music."

Chuck's Chicago-produced recording was released on Chess #1671.

Stick McGhee - Southern Menu

From 1949, here's Stick McGhee and His Spo-Dee-O-Dee Buddies with another one of Stick's compositions, "Southern Menu."

Released on Atlantic #898.

Sticks McGhee - Whiskey, Women and Loaded Dice

From 1953, here's Stick (or Sticks) McGhee with his own composition, "Whiskey, Women, and Loaded Dice."

Released on King #4628.

LEE ALLEN Walkin' With Mr Lee NOV '57

Strictly instrumentally, here's Lee Allen with his own composition, "Walkin' With Mr. Lee."

This 1957 recording was released in 1958 on Ember #E-1027.

1932 Smith Ballew - The Lady I Love

Here's music by Smith Ballew and His Orchestra with "The Lady I Love."

Smitty does the vocal on this one, too.

Recorded in New York City on July 6, 1932 and released on Perfect #15636.

1958 Daddy-O’s - Got A Match?

Here's a question put by The Daddy-O's:

"Got A Match?"

This 1958 recording was released on Cabot #CA-122.

YOUNGSTERS Dreamy Eyes 1956

From 1956, here are The Youngsters with "Dreamy Eyes."

Released on Empire #109.

1939 Ozzie Nelson - White Sails (Beneath A Yellow Moon) (Ozzie, vocal)

Time for music by Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra as the boys play (and Ozzie sings) "White Sails (Beneath A Yellow Moon)."

Recorded in New York City on June 1, 1939 and released on Bluebird #B-10311.

MIRACLES w/SMOKEY ROBINSON 'I Cry' 78 1958

Here's an early recording from The Miracles, featuring Smokey Robinson, "I Cry," a song that Smokey co-wrote.

This 1958 recording was released on End #E-1029.

Bert Williams "Play that barbershop chord" 1910

Time now for music from Bert Williams as he sings "Play That Barbershop Chord."

Recorded in August, 1910 and released on Columbia #A929.

Orville Knapp and his Orchestra "Everything stops for tea" 1936

"Everything Stops For Tea" is the selection from Orville Knapp and His Orchestra.

The Knapp Trio provides the vocalizing.

Recorded on April 7, 1936 and released on Brunswick #7649.

Fats Domino - The Rooster Song - January 25, 1957

Time for "The Rooster Song" with Fats Domino.

Recorded in New Orleans on January 25, 1957 and released on the Imperial album (LP-9040) "This Is Fats."

FIVE KEYS Close Your Eyes JAN '55

From 1955, here are The Five Keys with the Chuck Willis-penned "Close Your Eyes."

Released on Capitol #3032.

"When They Play Rural Rhythm" Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers 1936

"When They Play Rural Rhythm" is the selection from Bill Boyd and His Cowboy Ramblers.

Bill and his brother Jim handle the vocals here.

Personnel:

Jesse Ashlock, fiddle

Wilson Perkins, electric steel guitar

Walter Kirkes, tenor banjo

Jack Hinson, piano

Bill Boyd, guitar and vocal

Jim Boyd, string bass and vocal

Recorded in San Antonio, Texas on February 26, 1936 and released on Bluebird #B-6420.

RAY CHARLES Confession Blues 1949

Here are The Maxin Trio with "Confession Blues," featuring the song's composer, Ray Charles, on piano.

This 1949 recording---Ray's first---was released on Down Beat #171.

Fats Domino - Right From Wrong - June 1951

Time for Fats Domino to teach us "Right From Wrong."

Recorded in June of 1951 in New Orleans and released on Imperial #5138 the following month.

HANK BALLARD Rain Down Tears, a late 78 1959

Time for music from Hank Ballard and The Midnighters as they perform "Rain Down Tears."

This 1959 recording was released on King #5215.

1933 Guy Lombardo - The Last Round-Up (Carmen Lombardo & trio, vocal)

Time now for more of the Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven, pardners,  with Tex---I mean---Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians, "The Last Round-Up," with vocal by Carmen Lombardo and The Trio.

Recorded in Chicago on September 22, 1933 and released on Brunswick #6662.

Lonesome Lover Blues by The Fontane Sisters on 1956 Dot 78.

Here are Geri, Marge, and Bea, the Fontane Sisters with "Lonesome Lover Blues," backed by Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra.

Released in June of 1956 on Dot #15480.

Goree Carter - I'm Your Boogie Man

Time for some rockin' good music from Goree Carter as he sings "I'm Your Boogie Man."

This 1951 recording was issued on Coral #65064.