Author Archives: dismuke

Columbia E Series Bohemian Record

Posted on September 16, 2011 by dismuke

“Z Narodnich Pisni” (Songs of the People) Orchestra circa 1910 – 1911? ( Columbia E420 mx 13030) Orchestra – Z Narodnich Pisni (Songs of the People)] “Na Rozloucenou” (At Parting) Orchestra circa 1910 – 1911? ( Columbia E 420 mx 13029) Orchestra … Continue reading →

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Hal Kemp And His Orchestra – 1931

Posted on September 12, 2011 by dismuke

  ” I’ve Got A Sweet Somebody To Love Me” Hal Kemp And His Orchestra Skinnay Ennis, vocal 1931 (Brunswick 6071) Hal Kemp And His Orchestra – I’ve Got A Sweet Somebody To Love Me] “I Want You For Myself” Hal … Continue reading →

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Herman Finck “In The Shadows”

Posted on September 12, 2011 by dismuke

  “In The Shadows” Zonophone Salon Orchestra 1929 (Zonophone 5551 mx Yy18182) Zonophone Salon Orchestra – In The Shadows] Here is a salon orchestra recording of British composer Herman Finck’s most famous work, “In The Shadows.”  Finck served as music … Continue reading →

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Time Crunch

Posted on September 6, 2011 by dismuke

My free time is going to be more limited than usual over the next few days.  Therefore,  blogging will be light this week.    But I will most likely have some time to put up recommendations through my Twitter feed – … Continue reading →

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Debroy Somers Band

Posted on September 4, 2011 by dismuke

  “Willow Weep For Me” Debroy Somers Band 1933 (Columbia CB 575 mx CA 13381) Debroy Somers Band – Willow Weep For Me] “Look What You’ve Done” Debroy Somers Band; Dan Donovan, vocal 1933 (Columbia CB 575 mx 13431) Debroy … Continue reading →

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Peerless Quartette

Posted on September 4, 2011 by dismuke

  “Everything Is Hunky Dory Down In Honky Tonky Town” Peerless Quartette 1918 (Columbia A-2659 mx 78060) Peerless Quartette – Everything Is Honky Dory Down In Honky Tonky Town] “Merrily We’ll Roll Along” Peerless Quartette 1918 (Columbia A-2659 mx 78037) … Continue reading →

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Bob Crosby’s Bob Cats

Posted on September 1, 2011 by dismuke

  “Do You Ever Think Of Me” Bob Crosby’s Bob Cats Nappy Lamare, vocal 1940 (Decca 3040 A mx 67172) Bob Crosby’s Bob Cats – Do You Ever Think Of Me] “Jazz Me Blues” Bob Crosby’s Bob Cats 1940 (Decca … Continue reading →

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Miguel Calo y su Orquesta Tipica

Posted on September 1, 2011 by dismuke

  “Tanto” Miguel Calo y su Orquesta Tipica Mario Cane, vocal 1948 (Odeon 30026-A mx 17166 Miguel Calo – Tanto] “Union Civica” Miguel Calo su Orquesta Tipica 1948 (Odeon 30026-B mx 17167) Miguel Calo – Union Civica]   Here is … Continue reading →

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Savoy Orpheans

Posted on August 31, 2011 by dismuke

“You’re In Kentucky Sure As You’re Born” Savoy Orpheans At The Savoy Hotel, London 1924 (Columbia 3430 A 708) Savoy Orpheans – You’re In Kentucky Sure As You’re Born] The Savoy Orpheans were based out of London’s Savoy Hotel between … Continue reading →

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“Waltzes From Vienna”

Posted on August 31, 2011 by dismuke

  “Waltzes From Vienna Part 1” Thea Philips, William Parsons, vocal; Walford Hyden, conductor 1931 (Broadcast Twelve Super 3082 A mx L 01180) Thea Phillips William Parsons – Waltzes From Vienna Part 1] “Waltzes From Vienna Part 2” Thea Philips, … Continue reading →

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