1941 HITS ARCHIVE: Elmer’s Tune - Dick Jurgens (instrumental)

From 1941, here's something instrumental from Dick Jurgens and His Orchestra, "Elmer's Tune."

Released on Okeh #6209.

1940 HITS ARCHIVE: In An Old Dutch Garden - Dick Jurgens (Eddy Howard, v...

Time for music by Dick Jurgens and His Orchestra as the boys play----and Eddy Howard sings---"In An Old Dutch Garden (By An Old Dutch Mill)."

This 1940 release was issued on Vocalion #5263.

PICTURES FROM LIFE'S OTHER SIDE by Luke the Drifter (Hank Williams) 1951

From 1951, here's music by Luke the Drifter, "Pictures From Life's Other Side."

Released on MGM #11120.

Luke the Drifter happened to be a nom de plume for the legendary Hank Williams.

1939 Glenn Miller - Johnson Rag

Strictly instrumental, here's music by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with "Johnson Rag."

Recorded in New York City on November 5, 1939 and released on Bluebird #10498.

1938 George Hall - Says My Heart (Dolly Dawn, vocal)

From the Paramount picture Cocoanut Grove, 'tis time for music by George Hall and His Orchestra, "Says My Heart."

Dolly Dawn handles the vocal here.

Recorded on April 20, 1938 and produced by Master Records, Inc. and distributed in these United States by Brunswick Record Corporation.

Issued on Vocalion #4098.

1934 Leo Reisman - Don’t Let It Bother You (Sally Singer, vocal)

From the RKO Radio picture Gay Divorcee, here's Leo Reisman and His Orchestra with "Don't Let It Bother You."

Sally Singer handles the vocal here.

Recorded on August 24, 1934 and released on Brunswick #6963.

Lawrence Welk - I'll See You In My Dreams

Here's a cut from a Coral Records album of multiple extended-play 45 RPM records as Lawrence Welk and His Champagne Music Makers play "I'll See You In My Dreams."

Then Champagne Lady Roberta Linn does the vocal here on this recording from around 1951 or '52.

1937 Johnny Mercer - Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight?)

Here are Johnny Mercer and His Orchestra with "Bob White (Whatcha Gonna Swing Tonight?)."

Johnny, who co-composed the song, handles the vocal along with Six Hits and a Miss.

Recorded in Los Angeles on October 14, 1937 and released on Brunswick #7988.

1937 Kay Kyser - ‘Cause My Baby Says It’s So (Harry, Ish & Sully, vocals)

Time for music by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra as the boys play "'Cause My Baby Says It's So" from the Warner Brothers picture The Singing Marine.

Harry Babbitt, Merwyn (Ish Kabaibble) Bogue, and Sully Mason handle the vocal here.

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

1950 HITS ARCHIVE: Roses - Sammy Kaye (The Kaydets, vocal)

Time to Swing and Sway some more with Sammy Kaye as the boys play "Roses."

Vocal by The Kaydets.

This 1950 hit was released on RCA Victor #20-3754.

1937 HITS ARCHIVE: Rosalie - Sammy Kaye (Tommy Ryan, vocal)

Time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play---and Tommy Ryan sings---"Rosalie."

Recorded in New York City on September 7, 1937 and released on Vocalion #3700.

Maria Elena (1940) - Jayne Walton

From 1940, it's time for The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk as they play "Maria Elena."

Champagne Lady Jayne Walton handles the vocal in Spanish.

Released on Okeh #5939.

Lani Mcintyre And His Hawaiians - In A Little Hula Heaven

From 1937, here are Lani McIntyre and His Hawaiians with "In A Little Hula Heaven."

"Love Is Love, Anywhere" Freddie Rich and His Orchestra 1933

Time for music by Freddie Rich and His Orchestra with "Love Is Love, Anywhere."

This song is from the Columbia picture Let's Fall In Love.

The delightful Vera Van (sigh!) handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on December 20, 1933 and released on Columbia #2868-D.

1st RECORDING OF: It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie - Freddy Ellis Orch. (1936--S...

Time for the original recording of "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie," with Freddy Ellis and His Orchestra.

Seymour Richards handles the vocal here.

Recorded on February 18, 1936 and released on Perfect #6-04-11 and other ARC economy labels.

Jazz Band Ball - Guido Deiro

Time for a master accordionist at work as Guido Deiro plays "Jazz Band Ball."

Recorded on August 29, 1918 and released in 1919 on Columbia #A2648.

Mississippi 'Possum Hunters 'Possum On The Rail VICTOR 23595-B

Time for Ole Tyme music with the Mississippi 'Possum Hunters as the boys play "'Possum on the Rail."

Recorded in Memphis, Tennessee on May 28, 1930 and released on Victor #23595.

Smith's Garage Fiddle Band Done Gone VOCALION 5287

Time for music by Smith's Garage Fiddle Band, "Done Gone."

Personnel:

Samuel Morgan Peacock, fiddle and John Peacock, guitar.

Recorded in Dallas, Texas on Friday, October 26, 1928 and released on Vocalion #5287.

1939 Joan Crawford - It’s All So New To Me

From the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture The Ice Follies of 1939, here's Joan Crawford---------yes, folks-------THAT Joan Crawford singing "It's All So New To Me."

Nat Finston conducts the orchestra here.

Recorded on March 21, 1939 and released on Victor #26205.

I wonder if we get a record from Bette Davis or Humphrey Bogart.

BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAINS - Harry Mac McClintock - 1928

From 1928, here's Harry "Mac" McClintock with the original version of his own composition, "Big Rock Candy Mountains."

Released on Victor #21704.

1932 George Olsen - All-American Girl (Fran Frey, vocal)

Time for George Olsen and His Music as the boys play "All-American Girl," which certainly fits with the spirit of the college football season which is now underway.

Fran Frey handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on September 2, 1932 and released on Victor #24125.

1929 Ipana Troubadours - Tea For Two (Scrappy Lambert, vocal)

Time for music by The Ipana Troubadours as musical director Sam Lanin and the boys play, and Scrappy Lambert sings---"Tea For Two," from the First National motion picture No, No Nanette.

Recorded on December 27, 1929 in New York City and released on Columbia #2078-D.

1938 HITS ARCHIVE: All Ashore - Sammy Kaye (Tommy Ryan, vocal)

Time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play "All Ashore."

Tommy Ryan handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on September 18, 1938 and released on Victor #26059.

Jan Savitt & his Top Hatters Sugar Foot Stomp Bluebird Records 78 10005 ...

From 1938, here are Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters with "Sugar Foot Stomp."

Composed by Joe Oliver and Louis Armstrong.

Released on Bluebird #B-10005

1928 Nat Shilkret - Nagasaki (Frank Crumit, vocal)

Time for music by Nat Shilkret and the Victor Orchestra as the boys play "Nagasaki."

Frank Crummit provides the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on July 12, 1928 and released on Victor #21603.

The Tune Wranglers - Lonesome Blues (1936).

Here are The Tune Wranglers with "Lonesome Blues."

PIC SHOWS Circa 1935 :Left to Right Tom Dickey, Red Brown, Curly Williams, Eddie Whitley, Buster Coward and Charley Gregg.

Recorded in San Antonio, Texas on February 28, 1936 and issued on Bluebird #B 6513.

HERNANDO'S HIDEAWAY by Archie Bleyer

Time for music by Archie Bleyer, his Orchestra and Chorus.

"Hernando's Hideaway"  is the selection and Maria Alba handles the castanets.

This 1954 recording was released on Cadence #1241.

There is Something On Your Mind (Parts 1 & 2)-Bobby Marchan 1960 Fire 1022

Time for a double-sided hit by Bobby Marchan as he sings "There's Something On Your Mind."

Released on Fire #1022 in 1960.

1934 Henry King - Just A Fair Weather Friend (Joe Sudy, vocal)

Time for music by Henry King and His Orchestra as the boys play "Just A Fair Weather Friend."

Joseph Sudy handled the vocal here.

Recorded on December 13, 1934 in New York City and released on Columbia #2991.

Julida Polka (From the Lawrence Welk Show)

In a kinescope clip from the ABC Network premiere telecast of The Lawrence Welk Show, dated July 2, 1955, here are Lawrence and Myron Floren playing the Julida Polka on twin Pancordions.