Author Archives: dismuke

“Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)”

Posted on August 5, 2011 by dismuke

Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) Dolly Kay, vocal 1924 (Columbia 226-D mx 140089) Dolly Kay – Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)] Here’s a song that has continued to be performed in recent decades – including by, … Continue reading →

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“Sans Souci”

Posted on August 3, 2011 by dismuke

“Sans Souci” Orchestra Bells with Orchestra Accompaniment 1909 (Standard Disc Record A773) Orchestra Bells – San Souci] This recording comes from an old Standard Disc Record.   Standard Talking Machine Co. was one of a handful of Chicago based labels which … Continue reading →

Posted in 1900s, Acoustic Recordings, American Recordings, Salon Music | 1 Comment

“Where Is This Lady” / “Tell Me Tonight”

Posted on August 3, 2011 by dismuke

“Where Is This Lady” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra; Pat O’Malley, vocal 1932 (Decca F 3224 mx GB 5017) Jack Hylton And His Orchestra – Where Is This Lady]   “Tell Me Tonight” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra; George Barker, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1930s, 1930s Popular Music, British Recordings, Electrical Recordings, Film Music, German Recordings | 3 Comments

Leave It To Jane

Posted on August 2, 2011 by dismuke

 

Posted in 1910s, 1910s Popular Music, Acoustic Recordings, American Recordings, Broadway | Leave a comment

Jack Bund And His Bravour Dance Orchestra

Posted on July 31, 2011 by dismuke

“Dancing In The Moonlight” Jack Bund And His Bravour Dance Band 1933  (Parlophone R1463 mx Be 10176) Jack Bund And His Bravour Dance Band – Dancing In The Moonlight   “Two Guitars” Jack Bund And His Bravour Dance Band 1933  … Continue reading →

Posted in 1930s, 1930s Popular Music, Electrical Recordings, German Recordings, Ragtime | 7 Comments

Welcome

Posted on July 31, 2011 by dismuke

Welcome to my new blog. This blog is the successor to my Hit of the Week Updates which I maintained from 1999 through 2010.    Let’s just say that any website that was started in 1999 and has not had significant … Continue reading →

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