Author Archives: dismuke

“Amina (Egyptian Serenade)”

Posted on August 15, 2011 by dismuke

  “Amina (Egyptian Serenade)” Sousa’s Band 1909 (Victor 31771) Sousa’s Band – Amina] Here is a single sided 12 inch record featuring a song that was written in 1907 by German composer Paul Lincke. The artist credit on the label … Continue reading →

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Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra

Posted on August 14, 2011 by dismuke

  “Keep A Song In Your Soul” Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra; Chick Bullock, vocal 1931  (Victor 22614-A) Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra – Keep A Song In Your Soul] “The River And Me” Duke Ellington … Continue reading →

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“Tales Of Hoffmann – Doll Song”

Posted on August 14, 2011 by dismuke

  “Tales Of Hoffmann – Doll Song” Mabel Garrison, vocal 1916 (Victor 74482) Mabel Garrison – Tales of Hoffmann Doll Song]   Here is a record I have owned since I was a child – it was one of my … Continue reading →

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Harry Jacobson

Posted on August 13, 2011 by dismuke

  “Sweeping The Clouds Away” Harry Jacobson (The Crooning Pianist) 1930 (Edison Bell Radio 1418 mx 89883) Harry Jacobson – Sweeping The Clouds Away]   “Any Time’s The Time To Fall In Love” Harry Jacobson (The Crooning Pianist) 1930 (Edison … Continue reading →

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“Alone In The Rain” – Nat Lewis’ Dance Band 1930

Posted on August 12, 2011 by dismuke

  “Alone In The Rain” Nat Lewis’ Dance Band 1930  (Broadcast 565 B) Nat Lewis’ Dance Band – Alone In The Rain]   In my recent posting on Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters I mentioned that one of the pseudonyms … Continue reading →

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“Unrequited Love”

Posted on August 11, 2011 by dismuke

  “Unrequited Love” International Orchestra 1929 (Victor 35993 B) International Orchestra – Unrequited Love] Here is a charming and buoyant waltz composed in 1898 by the prolific German composer Paul Lincke.   The original German title of the song is “Verschmähte … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Say Goodbye”

Posted on August 10, 2011 by dismuke

  “Don’t Say Goodbye” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra; Pat O’Malley, vocal 1932 ( Decca F 3213 mx GB 5022) Jack Hylton And His Orchestra – Don’t Say Goodbye] “You Just You” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra; Olive Groves, vocal 1932 … Continue reading →

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The White Horse Inn

Posted on August 9, 2011 by dismuke

  “From Erik Charell’s White Horse Inn  Part 1″ Light Opera Company’ 1931 (HMV C.2229 mx 32-2159) Light Opera Company – From Erik Charell’s White Horse Inn Part 1] “From Erik Charell’s White Horse Inn Part 2″ Light Opera Company … Continue reading →

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Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters

Posted on August 8, 2011 by dismuke

“Following You Around” Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters 1928 (Broadcast 209 A) Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters – Following You Around] “Are You Happy” Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters 1928 (Broadcast 209 B) Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters – Are … Continue reading →

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A Short Pause

Posted on August 6, 2011 by dismuke

No more postings until very late Sunday night.  But I will continue providing links to great stuff elsewhere via my Twitter feed and Facebook wall.

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