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“Lindbergh (The Eagle of the USA) / “Lucky Lindy” – Jack Kaufman 1927

Posted on June 15, 2015 by dismuke

“Lindbergh (The Eagle Of The USA)” Jack Kaufman, vocal May 25, 1927 (Harmony 418 H mx 144219) Lindbergh (The Eagle Of The USA) “Lucky Lindy” Jack Kaufman, vocal May 25, 1927 (Harmony 418 H mx 144218) Lucky Lindy   When … Continue reading →

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“Music Of The Spheres” Berlin Philharmonic 1938

Posted on June 14, 2015 by dismuke

“Sphärenklänge (Music of the Spheres)” Part 1 Alois Melichar and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra March 14, 1938 (Polydor 15200 A mx 829 gs 1) Sphärenklänge Part 1 “Sphärenklänge (Music of the Spheres)” Part 2 Alois Melichar and the Berlin Philharmonic … Continue reading →

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Desi Arnaz And His Orchestra – 1946

Posted on June 4, 2015 by dismuke

  “I’ll Never Love Again” Desi Arnaz And His Orchestra; Elsa Miranda, vocal August 2, 1946 (RCA Victor 20-2020-A) I’ll Never Love Again “Tia Juana” Desi Arnaz And His Orchestra July 26, 1946 (RCA Victor 20-2020-B) Tia Juana   Desi … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Band Recordings From Budapest – 1909

Posted on June 2, 2015 by dismuke

  “Kaszino Dal” Orchestra (Béla Berkes Gypsy Orchestra) 1909 (Columbia E975 mx 13178) Kaszino Dal “Dollar Királyno” Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra (Béla Berkes Gypsy Orchestra) 1909 (Columbia E975 mx 13177) Dollar Királyno   Here are two selections recorded in the old … Continue reading →

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William G. McAdoo, Former Secretary of the Treasury – 1919

Posted on June 1, 2015 by dismuke

“Revise Taxes” William G McAdoo (Former Secretary of the Treasury) 1919 (Nation’s Forum 2 mx 49706) Revise Taxes “National Emblem March” Prince’s Band July 8, 1916 (Nation’s Forum 2 mx 48858) National Emblem March   Nation’s Forum was a label … Continue reading →

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Gertrude Meller Performs Liszt & Moszkowski – 1922

Posted on May 31, 2015 by dismuke

“Paraphrase de Concert” Gertrude Meller 1922 (Homochord HD 2027) Paraphrase de Concert “Grande Valse In E” Gertrude Meller 1922 (Homochord HD 2027) Grande Valse In E   Here is a piano solo record from England performed in a style that … Continue reading →

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Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees – 1930

Posted on May 30, 2015 by dismuke

“St Louis Blues” Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees February 19, 1930 (Victor 22321-B) St Louis Blues “Stein Song (University of Maine)” Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees February 10, 1930 (Victor 22321-A) Stein Song   Here are a couple … Continue reading →

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The Merry Macs – 1940 & 1941

Posted on May 28, 2015 by dismuke

  “By-U By-O (The Lou’siana Lullaby)” The Merry Macs September 12, 1941 (Decca 4023 B mx DLA 2760) By U By O (The Lou’siana Lullaby) “Rose O’Day” The Merry Macs September 12, 1941 (Decca 4023 A mx DLA 2761) Rose … Continue reading →

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Ted Daffan’s Texans – 1942

Posted on May 25, 2015 by dismuke

“Time Won’t Heal My Broken Heart” Ted Daffan’s Texans; Leonard “Leon” Seago, vocal February 20, 1942 (Okeh 6729 mx H 660) Time Won’t Heal My Broken Heart “You’re Breaking My Heart” Ted Daffan’s Texans; unknown female vocalist February 21, 1942 … Continue reading →

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Selections From “Gasparone” – 1931

Posted on May 25, 2015 by dismuke

(click here for larger view of image) (click here for larger view of image)   Potpourri Aus “Gasparone” Part 1 Marek Weber Und Sein Orchester November 18, 1931  (Electrola EH 729 mx  62 948) Potpourri Aus Gasparone Potpourri Aus “Gasparone” … Continue reading →

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