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The New York Twelve – 1930

“You’re Driving Me Crazy” The New York Twelve; Frank Luther, vocal December 29, 1930   (Hit of the Week 1121) Here’s a recording from a Depression-era Hit of the Week record.  These were single-sided, resin-coated paperboard discs that, unlike conventional records, … Continue reading

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Layton And Johnstone – 1931

    “Mausie” Layton And Johnstone October 1931     (Columbia DB 655 mx CA 12048) “Goodnight” Layton And Johnstone October 1931    (Columbia DB 655 mx CA 12040) Here are two very nice British recordings courtesy of Matt from College … Continue reading

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The Hi-Flyers – 1938

  “Dragging The Bow” The Hi Flyers December 6, 1938  (Vocalion 04671 mx DAL 738) “Don’t Say Goodbye” The Hi Flyers; Steve Wooden, vocal December 6, 1938    (Vocalion 04671 mx DAL 742)   Here are two recordings by an … Continue reading

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Flanigan And Allen – 1937

Two 1937 recordings by the British comedy duo Flanigan And Allen of songs they performed as members of the Crazy Gang comedy troupe in London Palladium productions of O-Kay For Sound, which was also made into a film, and London Rhapsody. Continue reading

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Phil Spitalny’s Music – 1931

A cardboard Hit of the Week disc featuring a well-known Depression-era “cheer up” song. Continue reading

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Dol Dauber’s Dance Orchestra/Austin Egen – 1930

  Background information about the recordings can be found below the audio selections.    “You Have Become So Terribly Blonde Lately” Dol Dauber’s Dance Orchestra; Austin Egen, vocal (HMV B-5905 mx BW 3107)                … Continue reading

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