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“Die Hydropaten Waltz” – Prince’s Orchestra – 1909
“Die Hydropaten Waltz” Prince’s Orchestra 1909 (Columbia A 5116 mx 30240) Die Hydropaten Waltz Here is a waltz by Austrian composer Joseph Gung’l First published in 1858 the waltz was performed throughout much of the world during the Victorian era and into … Continue reading
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Ben Selvin Orchestra & Eddie Walters – 1930
“It’s Easy To Fall In Love” Ben Selvin And His Orchestra; Eddie Walters, vocal 1930 (Columbia 2255 D mx 150622) It’s Easy To Fall In Love “Why Have You Forgotten Waikiki?” Ben Selvin And His Orchestra; Eddie Walters, vocal … Continue reading
Ragtime & March From Mexico
“Yankee Charro Cakewalk” Banda Flamenco Gascón Circa 1908 (Columbia A 795 mx 5806) Yankee Charro “Emperador March” Banda de Rurales de Pachuca Circa 1907 (Columbia A 795 mx 5784) Emperador March Here is a fun ragtime recording from Mexico … Continue reading
Nellie Melba – “Lucia – Mad Scene” – 1910
“Lucia – Mad Scene” Nellie Melba 1910 (Victor 88071) Lucia Mad Scene Here is a selection from Gaetano Donizetti’s 1835 opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Nellie Melba recorded the Mad Scene on three occasions. The first was in 1904 in England for … Continue reading
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Back Again
I am back again – this time after a nine month or so pause. As always, I make no promises as to how frequently I will put up new postings and, if things become too busy, there may be another extended … Continue reading
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Charles Agnew & His Hotel Stevens Orchestra – 1933
“Don’t Blame Me” Charles Agnew And His Stevens Hotel Orch. 1933 (Columbia 2793 D mx 152439) Don’t Blame Me – Charles Agnew And His Hotel Stevens Hotel Orch “Trouble In Paradise” Charles Agenew And his Stevens Hotel Orch. 1933 (Columbia … Continue reading
Blanche Ring – 1909
“Yip! I Adee! I Aye” Blanche Ring 1909 (Victor 5692) Yip I Adee I Aye – Blanche Ring Blanche Ring was a well-known actress and Broadway singer around the turn of the last century. Here is a song she introduced … Continue reading
The Rhythm Band (George Fisher) 1928
“A Room With A View” The Rhythm Band 1928 (HMV B 5466 mx Bb 13209) A Room With A View – The Rhythm Band “Half A Kiss” The Rhythm Band 1928 (HMV B 5466 mx Bb 13236_ Half A Kiss … Continue reading
Tommy Dover And His Texas Rhythm Boys – 1949
“Blue Over You” Tommy Dover And His Rhythm Boys 1949 (Macy’s 108-B) Blue Over You – Tommy Dover And His Rhythm Boys “Weeping Willow” Tommy Dover And His Texas Rhythm Boys 1949 (Macy’s 108 A) Weeping Willow – Tommy Dover … Continue reading
The Benson Orchestra of Chicago – 1924
“Keep On Dancing” The Benson Orchestra Of Chicago 1924 (Victor 19470-B) Keep On Dancing – The Benson Orchestra Of Chicago “Copenhagen” The Benson Orchestra Of Chicago 1924 (Victor 19470-A) Copenhagen – The Benson Orchestra Of Chicago Here is a jazzy … Continue reading
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