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Keep in mind that these recordings were taken off the original 60 to 70 year old 78rpm discs so they will not be CD quality. I do not plan to update the selections on this page very often. However, if you like what you hear, be sure to visit my other music site, Dismuke's Virtual Talking Machine which features not only music similar to what you will find on this page, but also some older recordings from the acoustical era. Dismuke, buy the way, is the nickname I use on IRC and newsgroups. All combined, there is over an hour's worth of forgotten but great music of a grand old era for your entertainment. This music has given me endless hours of indescribable pleasure. I hope you enjoy it too. |
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Nobody Cares If I'm Blue Annette Hanshaw 1930 Annette Hanshaw is my favorite vocalist. Sadly, she has been all but forgotten today Cheerful Little Earful Vincent Lopez Orchestra; Smith Ballew (vocal) 1930 This is from an old Hit of the Week Record. These were one sided cardboard discs sold at newsstands for 15 cents in an attempt to induce a depression strapped public to once again buy records. The company folded in 1932. The words to this song are rather dumb, but the tune is addictive. Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline? Ben Pollack's Pick a Rib Boys 1937 Pollack's bands were all great and he was responsible for discovering much of the big name talent of the later Big Band Era. Unfortunately, Pollack never felt that he got the sort of fame and fortune he deserved. Pollack hanged himself in 1971. I've Made A Habit Of You Al Goodman and His Orchestra 1928 I love this one! Wa Wa Wa The Savannah Syncopators 1926 There was a reason that they called it the Roaring Twenties! Sweet Jennie Lee! Reser's Radio Band 1930 It may have been the Great Depression, but the music was anything but depressing. This song is snappy but beautiful. I paid a rather high price (for me) to obtain this record - and do not regret doing so one bit! What Would You Do? Bob Causer & His Cornellians Scrappy Lambert, vocal 1932 The man in this song finds himself in an enviable dilemma Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) Vincent Lopez and His Orchestra Johnny Morris, vocal 1936 Vincent Lopez is primarily remembered as a pre-swing era dance band, however in 1936 everyone was trying to get on the swing bandwagon - and in this instance Lopez succeeds. I like his version better than Benny Goodman's more famous one. The Varsity Drag Frank Black and His Orchestra 1927 Cherry The Big Aces 1929 Beautiful Jack Crawford and His Orchestra 1928 Mean To Me Chester Gaylord, vocal 1929 The band in the background is an unnamed studio orchestra - but it is great! Dallas Blues Wingy Mannone and His Orchestra 1936 Wingy himself does the vocal on this one. It is anything but blue. After You've Gone Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Bing Crosby, vocal 1930 This was made when Crosby was just one of Whiteman's three Rhythm Boys - he was not even given credit on the label for this vocal! Futuristic Rhythm Ben Pollack and His Park Central Orchestra Ben Pollack, vocal 1929 Let's Fall In Love Ziggy Elman and His Orchestra 1939 Elman was a member of the Benny Goodman band who made a bunch of great swing records under his own name for Bluebird in the late '30s. This is an up-tempo version of a song that one usually hears performed as a ballad. Truckin' "Fats" Waller and His Rhythm 1935 With his "stride" style of piano playing and his inimitable vocals, Fats Waller records are fun. He also had, in my opinion, an excellent band to back him up. Black Clouds (Are Passing By) Klein's Serenading Shoemakers 1928 I have no idea who this group was, but I think this recording has a certain haunting quality about it.
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