Wednesday, February 27, 2019

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

Monday, February 25, 2019

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.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

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.

Friday, February 22, 2019

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.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

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.