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Two Songs Commemorating Charles Lindbergh’s Transatlantic Flight – 1927

“Lucky Lindy!” Nat Shilkret And The Victor Orchestra; Richard Crooks, Lambert Murphy, Frank Luther, Frederic Baer, Fred Patton, vocal (Victor 20681-A)              May 26, 1927   “America Did It Again” Nat Shilkret And The Victor … Continue reading

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June Pursell – 1929

  “Never Say Die” June Pursell, vocal (Brunswick 4635)           November 8, 1929   “The Album Of My Dreams” June Pursell, vocal (Brunswick 4635)           November 8, 1929   Here are two recordings by … Continue reading

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Hans Söhnker & Metropol-Vokalisten – 1937

“Für wen macht eine Frau sich schön” Hans Söhnker und die Metropol-Vokalisten, vocal; with Robert Renard Tanzorch (Odeon 0-25913 a mx 11734)                           June 23, 1937   Here is … Continue reading

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Six Overlooked Recordings 1927-1931

  “Just Blues” Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra (Brunswick 80037 B mx E 36456)           April 10, 1931   “The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise” Ted Lewis And His Band (Columbia 2246 D mx 150460)    … Continue reading

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Missouri Jazz Band/Sam Lanin’s Dance Orchestra – 1925

  “I’m Gonna Charleston Back To Charleston” Missouri Jazz Band (Domino 3610 B mx 16095)    July 9, 1925   “I’m Sitting On Top Of The World” Sam Lanin’s Dance Orchestra; Arthur Hall, vocal (Domino 3610 A mx 16243)    … Continue reading

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Ian House 1961 – 2024

    It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Ian House, a long-time friend of Radio Dismuke and myself dating back to the very early days of the station. Ian never appeared on any of our … Continue reading

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Broadway Players – 1924

“Me And The Boyfriend” Broadway Players (Silvertone 2423-A)            September 9, 1924   “My Best Girl” Broadway Players (Silvertone 2423-B)      September 7, 1924     Here is a Silvertone record from the Edward Michell … Continue reading

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Johnny Walker & His Rollickers – 1930

  “Kitty From Kansas City” Johnny Walker & His Rollickers; The Rondoliers, vocal (Columbia 2247-D mx 150618)                       July 3, 1930   “Betty Co-ed” Johnny Walker & His Rollickers; The Rondoliers, … Continue reading

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Jack Payne And His Band – 1935

  “Back To Those Happy Days” Jack Payne And His Band; Billy Scott-Coomber, vocal (Rex 8437-B mx F 1195)          February, 1935   “Maybe I’m Wrong Again” Jack Payne And His Band; Ronnie Genarder, vocal (Rex 8437-A … Continue reading

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Ben Pollack And His Park Central Orchestra/The High Hatters 1929 & 1930

  “Keep Your Undershirt On” Ben Pollack And His Park Central Orchestra; Burt Lorin, vocal (Victor 22267-A)                       November 29, 1929   “What Would I Care?” The High Hatters; Frank Luther, … Continue reading

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