Category Archives: 1930s

Orlando And His Orchestra – 1937

  “Love Is Good For Anything That Ails You” Orlando And His Orchestra Phyllis Robbins, vocal 1937 (HMV BD 5236 mx OEA 5277) Orlando And His Orchestra – Love Is Good For Anything That Ails You] “A Sailboat In The … Continue reading

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1930s Film Star And Vocialist Marta Eggerth’s 100th Birthday

April 17th is the 100th birthday of 1930s film star and vocalist Marta Eggerth.    She is still with us – and still singing.   The Washington Post has a nice article about the occasion. Here are a few Marta Eggerth YouTube … Continue reading

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Johnny Hamp And His Orchestra – 1931

“Look In The Looking Glass” Johnny Hamp And His Orchestra; Andrew Freeman, vocal 1931 (Victor 22722-B) Johnny Hamp And His Orchestra – Look In The Looking Glass] “Nevertheless” Johnny Hamp And His Orchestra 1931 (Victor 22722-A) Johnny Hamp And His … Continue reading

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Jan Kiepura – 1935

“Fair Or Dark I Love Them All”(“Ob blond, ob braun, ich liebe alle Frau’n“) Jan Kiepura 1935 (Parlophone RO 20298 mx Be 11041) Jan Kiepura – Fair Or Dark I Love Them All] “Give Me Your Heart Tonight” (“Schenk’ mir … Continue reading

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Arden-Ohman Orchestra 1931/1929

“Who’s Your Little Who-Zis?” Victor Arden – Phil Ohman And Their Orchestra Sylvia Froos, vocal 1931 (Victor 22893-A) Victor Arden Phil Ohman & Their Orch – Who’s Your Little Who Zis] “It’s You I Love ” – Tango Victor Arden … Continue reading

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Jack Payne & His Band – 1933

“I’ve Gotta Get Up And Go To Work” Jack Payne & His Band 1933 (Imperial 2918 A mx 6490) Jack Payne & His Band – I’ve Gotta Get Up And Go To Work] Here is a really great version of … Continue reading

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Carol Porter (Jack Plant)

“Masquerade” Carol Porter, vocal 1932 (Eclipse 287 mx JW827) Carol Porter – Masquerade] “Tomorrow” Carol Porter, vocal 1932 (Eclipse 287 mx JW828) Carol Porter – Tomorrow] Here are a couple of recordings by vocalist Jack Plant who made recordings with … Continue reading

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The Story of “Winter Wonderland” – 1934

“Winter Wonderland” Richard Himber And His Ritz Carlton Orchestra; Joey Nash, vocal 1934 (Victor 24757-B) Richard Himber And His Ritz Carlton Orchestra – Winter Wonderland] “Winter Wonderland” Harry Leader And His Band 1935 (Eclipse 902 A) Harry Leader And His … Continue reading

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Joe Taub & His Melodians – 1933 & 1934

“How Can I Hope To Go On?” Joe Taub And His Melodians 1933 (Eclipse 560-B mx JW1563) Joe Taub And His Melodians – How Can I Hope To Go On] “Thanks” Joe Taub And His Melodians 1933 (Eclipse 560-A mx … Continue reading

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Radio Rhythm Boys – 1931

“Wedding Of The Three Blind Mice” Radio Rhythm Boys 1931 (Edison Bell Radio 1517 mx 90169) Radio Rhythm Boys – Wedding Of The Three Blind Mice] Here is a catchy song from an 8 inch Edison Bell Radio disc.  The … Continue reading

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