Category Archives: American Recordings

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

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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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4th of July Music – Sousa’s Band

“Stars And Stripes Forever” Sousa’s Band 1912 (Victor 16777-A) Stars And Stripes Forever – Sousa’s Band “Fairest Of The Fair March” Sousa’s Band 1908 (Victor 16777-B) Fairest Of The Fair March – Sousa’s Band “Washington Post March” Sousa’s Band 1912 … Continue reading

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Abe Lyman – 1928 & 1931

“My Suppressed Desire” Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra 1928 (UK Brunswick 3890-A) My Suppressed Desire – Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra “Sweethearts On Parade” Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra 1928 (UK Brunswick 3890-B) Sweethearts On Parade – Abe Lyman’s California Orchestra “Ooh That … Continue reading

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Meade “Lux” Lewis – 1944

“Boogie Tidal” Meade Lux Lewis 1944 (Asch 352 1A mx 729) Boogie Tidal – Meade Lux Lewis “Yauncy’s Pride” Meade Lux Lewis 1944 (Asch 352 1B mx 732) Yauncy’s Pride – Meade Lux Lewis Meade Lux Lewis was one of … Continue reading

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Harry Reser’s Syncopators – 1925

“Fond Of You” Harry Reser’s Syncopators 1925 (Columbia 510 D mx 141175) Fond Of You – Harry Reser’s Syncopators “It Must Be Love” Harry Reser’s Syncopators 1925 (Columbia 510 D mx 141176) It Must Be Love – Harry Reser’s Syncopators … Continue reading

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New Orleans Rhythm Kings – 1934

“Panama” New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1934 (Decca 162 A) Panama – New Orleans Rhythm Kings “Jazz It Blues” New Orleans Rhythm Kings 1934 ( Decca 162 B) Jazz It Blues – New Orleans Rhythm Kings Here are two recordings from a … Continue reading

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Dickie McBride And The Village Boys – 1941

“New It Makes Now Difference Now” Dickie McBride And The Village Boys 1941 (Decca 5949 A mx 93746) New It Makes Now Difference Now – Dickie McBride And The Village Boys “Tulsa Twist” Dickie McBride And The Village Boys 1941 … Continue reading

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Happy Music From The Depression – 1930s Crown Label

“The One Man Band” The High Steppers 1931 (Crown 3064 A mx 1151) The One Man Band – The High Steppers “Hey Young Fella” Dick Robertson & His Orchestra;  Dick Robertson, vocal 1933 (Crown 3440 A mx 1964) Hey Young … Continue reading

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1929 Ben Pollack | Nat Shilkret

  “Where The Sweet Forget Me Nots Remember” Ben Pollack And His Park Central Orchestra;  Burt Lorin, vocal 1929 (Victor 22016-A) When The Sweet Forget Me Nots Remember – Ben Pollack And His Park Central Orchestra “You Made Me Love … Continue reading

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