FRANKIE AND JOHNNY by Paul Biese Trio vocals-Frank Crumit 1921

From 1921, we present the Paul Biese Trio with "Frankie and Johnny."


Frank Crummit handles the vocal here.


Released on Columbia #A3459.

"Fandango" (1920) Paul Biese Trio on Columbia A3368 (1920s dance band music)

From 1920, we present the Paul Biese Trio as the boys play "Fandango."

Released on Columbia #A3368.

Pig Foot Pete 1940's Big Band Soundie

Here's a 1945 Soundie with The Dinning Sisters performing "Pig Foot Pete."

This film, a FilmCraft production, was produced and directed by William Forest Crouch.

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.

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.

1st RECORDING OF: Does Your Chewing Gum (aka ‘Spearmint’) Lose Its Flavo...

Here are Billy Jones and Ernest Hare, best remembered as radio's "Happiness Boys," with the first recording of "Does The Spearmint Lose It's Flavor On The Bedpost Overnight."

Recorded on February 11, 1924 and released on Cameo #504.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Lazy River - Mills Brothers

From 1942, here are The Mills Brothers with "Lazy River."

Released on Decca #4187.

1926 HITS ARCHIVE: Breezin' Along With The Breeze - Johnny Marvin (Colum...

In this one, Johnny Marvin is just "Breezin' Along With The Breeze."

Recorded in New York City on June 29, 1926 and released on Columbia #699-D.

1931 Rudy Vallee - Begging For Love

There goes Rudy Vallee, just "Begging For Love."

This recording by Rudy and his Connecticut Yankees was cut in New York City on July 25, 1931.

Released on Victor #22773.

1914 American Quartet - It’s A Long Way To Tipperary

Here are The American Quartet (Billy Murray, Robert D. Armour, Steve Porter, and William F. Hooley) with "It's A Long, Long Way To Tipperary."

Recorded in Camden, New Jersey on September 15, 1914 and released on Victor #17639.

1907 Harlan & Stanley - Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (The Boys Are Marching)

Now's the time for something REALLY OLD!

Here are Byron G. Harlan and Frank C. Stanley with "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp."

Recorded in Philadelphia on January 23, 1907 and released on Victor #5021.

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.

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.

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.

1955 HITS ARCHIVE: The Crazy Otto - Johnny Maddox (#1 hit)

Here's Ragtime pianist Johnny Maddox (along with the Rhythmasters) with his version of "The Crazy Otto Medley."

This 1955 hit (Johnny's biggest) was released on Dot #45-15325.

1st RECORDING OF: The Crazy Otto Medley - Der schräge Otto (1953)

From 1953, here's the original recording of "The Crazy Otto Medley" by German pianist and composer Fritz "Crazy Otto" Schulz-Reichel.

Released on Germany's Polydor #22009.

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Hilltoppers - Trying - Fantastic Early 50's Doo Wop (1952)

From 1952, here are the Hilltoppers, featuring Jimmy Sacca on the lead vocal,  with the Billy Vaughn-penned "Trying."

Released on Dot #15018.

Before he became Dot Records' in-house orchestra leader, Billy was a member of this vocal quartet.

1947 HITS ARCHIVE: Whiffenpoof Song - Bing Crosby & Fred Waring

Time for music from Bing Crosby with Fred Waring and the Glee Club, "Whiffenpoof Song."

Recorded on June 5, 1947 and released on Decca #23990.

1946 HITS ARCHIVE: Surrender - Perry Como (#1 hit)

Time for music by Perry Como as he sings his big 1946 hit "Surrender."


Perry's backed by Russ Case and His Orchestra.


Recorded on April 2, 1946 and released on RCA Victor 20-1877.

Annette Hanshaw "Forgetting You" 1928

Time for Annette Hanshaw singing "(That's Just My Way Of) Forgetting You."

Annette is accompanied by The University Six.

Recorded on September 13, 1928 and released on Velvet Tone #1784-V.