Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Bill Nettles and his Dixie Blue Boys Hadacol Boogie MERCURY 6190


Here's Bill Nettles and his original 1949 version of his own composition, "Hadacol Boogie."

Bill, backed by his Dixie Blue Boys, does the vocal here too.

Released on Mercury #6190.

Jesse Rogers - Hadacol Boogie (1949)


Here's something to shake your blues away as Jesse Rogers and His 49ers perform Bill Nettles' "Hadacol Boogie."

From RCA Victor records in 1949.

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Moonglows . In my diary


From 1955, here are the Moonglows with "In My Diary."

Released on Chess #1611 and recorded in Chicago.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

LING, TING, TONG by The Five Keys 1954


Recorded in 1954 and released on Capitol # 2945, here are The Five Keys with a classic rhythm and blues recording of "Ling Ting Tong."

Enjoy!

THE BEAU MARKS - Clap Your Hands


From 1960, we present The Beau-Marks with their self-penned composition, "Clap Your Hands."

Recorded in Canada and released in the United States on Shad 5017.

Personnel:

JOEY FRÉCHETTE (Piano, Lead Vocals). RAY HUTCHINSON (Lead Guitar, Vocals). MICHEL ROBITAILLE (Bass). GILLES TAILLEUR (Drums).

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

1945 HITS ARCHIVE: Chickery Chick - Sammy Kaye (Billy Williams



From 1945, it's time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play "Chickery Chick."

Nancy Norman, Billy Williams, and The Kaye Choir provide the vocal refrain.

Released on Victor #20-1726.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party 1935.mpeg



Time for great music as we present "Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party"

This 1935 Paramount short subject, with treatment by Milton Hocky and Fred Rath, was photographed by William Steiner, Jr. and directed by Fred Waller.

Friday, July 3, 2020

1939 Benny Goodman - Scatter-Brain (Louise Tobin, vocal)



Time for music by the King of Swing as Benny Goodman and His Orchestra plays----and Louise Tobin sings----"Scatter-Brain."

This recording of Frankie Masters' co-composed theme song was cut in New York City on September 13, 1939 and released on Columbia #35241.

Sunday, June 28, 2020

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Stompin’ At The Savoy - Benny Goodman (full band vers...



Let's go "Stompin' At The Savoy" with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

Recorded in Chicago on January 24, 1936 and released on Victor #25247.

Thursday, June 25, 2020

COLORADO SUNSET The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk with vocal by Walte...



Time now for The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk as the boys play---and Walter Bloom sings---"Colorado Sunset."

Recorded on July 26, 1938 and released on Vocalion #4284.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Sammy Kaye - Make A Wish (1937)

Time once again to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play------and Tommy Ryan sings------"Make A Wish."  Recorded in 1937 and released on Vocalion #3640.

Why'd Ya Make Me Fall In Love (1938) - Glenn Miller and His Orchestra; Gail Reese, vocal


Time for music by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra as the boys play---and Gail Reese sings---"Why'd Ya Make Me Fall in Love."
Recorded in 1938 and released on Vocalion #8152.

Monday, June 22, 2020

Sammy Kaye - I Wouldn't Change You For The World (1937)


It's time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as the boys play---and Charley Wilson sings---"I Wouldn't Change You For The World."

Recorded in 1937 and released on Vocalion #3640.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The Rainbows - They Say 78 rpm!



From 1956, we present The Rainbows with "They Say."

The fellows are accompanied by Jimmy Wright and His Orchestra.

Released on Rama #RR-209.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

1949 HITS ARCHIVE: Clancy Lowered The Boom - Dennis Day



From 1949, here's Dennis Day with "Clancy Lowered The Boom," with Charles Dant and His Orchestra.

Released on RCA Victor #20-2018.

It's The Same Old Shillelagh



Top o'the mornin' to one and all!

From Decca Records in 1945, it's time for Bing Crosby to sing "It's The Same Old Shillelagh."

Bing's joined by Bob Haggart and His Orchestra and The Jesters (NOT the 1950s-1960s R& B group).

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Songs Of The Home And Heart [1956] - Ferlin Husky




Here's a complete 33 and 1/3 RPM Capitol Records long-playing album with Ferlin Husky and His Hush Puppies, "Songs of the Home and Heart."


Released in 1956 on Capitol #T-718.


Here are the selections:


【00:00】A1 - Hang Your Head In Shame
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02:45】A2 - That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
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06:09】A3 - I Can't Go On Like This
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08:18】A4 - That Little Boy Of Mine
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10:57】A5 - Farther And Farther Apart
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13:29】A6 - Never Have, Never Will
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15:51】B1 - I Dreamed Of An Old Love Affair
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18:39】B2 - Daddy's Little Girl
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21:33】B3 - You Make Me Feel Funny, Honey
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23:38】B4 - Rockin' Alone In An Old Rockin' Chair
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26:13】B5 - Honky-Tonkin' Party Girl
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28:36】B6 - Useless

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Sweeping The Clouds Away by The Clevelanders, 1930




Here are The Clevelanders with "Sweepin' The Clouds Away" with vocal by William Robyn.


Recorded in March of 1930 and released on Cameo #0268.

Friday, March 13, 2020

1935 HITS ARCHIVE: Truckin’ - Fats Waller




From the 26th edition of the Cotton Club Parade, we present Fats Waller and His Rhythm with "Truckin'."


Fats plays the piano and sings on this one.


Recorded in New York City on August 2, 1935 and released on Victor #25116.