Saturday, October 6, 2018

Griffin Brothers featuring Tommy Brown Tra La La



From 1951, here are the Griffin Brothers (Jimmy and Buddy) with "Tra-La-La," with vocal by Tommy Brown.

Recorded in 1951 and released on Dot #1066.

Fats Domino - Every Night About This Time (version 1) - September 1950



Here's Fats Domino with his own composition, "Every Night About This Time."

Recorded in New Orleans in September of 1950 and released on Imperial 78 RPM #5099.

It was first released as a 45 RPM in 1952.

Friday, October 5, 2018

1956-57 Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You



Time for Screamin' Jay Hawkins with his famous 1956 recording of "I Put A Spell on You."

Released on Okeh #4-7072.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Pee Wee Crayton Poppa Stoppa 1951



Time for some ol' time Rhythm and Blues as Pee Wee Crayton plays "Poppa Stoppa."

This 1951 recording was released on Modern #816.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

1st RECORDING OF: Goody-Goody - Ted Wallace



Time for the original recording of "Goody-Goody" with Ted Wallace and His Swing Kings.

Ted was in reality Wallace T. "Ed" Kirkeby.

Vocal refrain by a male trio.

Recorded on January 17, 1936 in New York City and released on Bluebird #B-6252.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

1931 Wally Edwards (California Ramblers) - I Never Knew Till Now (Elmer ...



Time for music by The California Ramblers (under the nom de plume of Wally Edwards and His Orchestra) as the boys play "I Never Knew Till Now."

Wally, I mean, Elmer Feldkamp handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on January 30, 1931 and released on Clarion #5226-C.

Clarion was a Columbia Records subsidiary, perhaps an economy label.

Monday, October 1, 2018

Wild Bill Moore - Rock And Roll



Time for "Rock and Roll" with Wild Bill Moore performing his own composition.

This 1949 release was issued on Modern #20-674.