Category Archives: American Recordings

1927 Electric Edison Diamond Disc – Harry Reser’s Rounders

“Our Bungalow Of Dreams” Harry Reser’s Rounders; Tom Stacks, vocal 1927 (Edison 52184-L mx 18094) Our Bungalow Of Dreams – Harry Reser’s Rounders “Highways Are Happy Ways” Harry Reser’s Rounders; Tom Stacks and chorus, vocal 1927 (Edison 52184-R mx 18093) … Continue reading

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Marconi Velvet Tone Record – 1907

“Strauss Autograph Waltz” Columbia Band 1902 (Marconi Velvet Tone 048) Autograph Waltz – Columbia Band Here is a recording on the rare Marconi Velvet Tone label, a product of the American Graphophone Company which also manufactured Columbia records. Unlike the … Continue reading

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Ray Kinney – Dusky Polynesian | Pua Aloha

“Dusky Polynesian” Ray Kinney with Dick McIntire and His Harmony Hawaiians 1937 (Decca 1331 A mx DLA 625) Dusky Polynesian – Ray Kinney With Dick McIntire And His Harmony Hawaiians “Pua Aloha” (Flower Song) Ray Kinney with Dick McIntire And … Continue reading

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California Ramblers – Copenhagen

“Copenhagen” California Ramblers 1924 (Columbia 236 D mx 140115) Copenhagen – California Ramblers Here’s a jazzy acoustical recording by the California Ramblers.   Had the session taken place a year later this would have been electrically recorded. “Copenhagen” was composed by … Continue reading

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Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra – Sugar Foot Stomp | Clarinet Marmalade

“Sugar Foot Stomp” Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra 1931 (Columbia 2513 D mx 151442) Sugar Foot Stomp – Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra “Clarinet Marmalade” Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra 1931 (Columbia 2513 D mx 151441) Clarinet Marmalade – Fletcher … Continue reading

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Ben Pollack And His Californians – 1928

  “Singapore Sorrows” Ben Pollack And His Californians Ben Pollack, vocal 1928 (Victor 21437-B mx 43540) Ben Pollack And His Californians – Singapore Sorrows] “Sweet Sue, Just You” Ben Pollack And His Californians Franklyn Baur, vocal 1928 (Victor 21437-A mx … Continue reading

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Isham Jones Orchestra – 1927

  “Together We Two” Isham Jones Orchestra Keller Sisters, vocal 1927 (Brunswick 3685 A) Isham Jones Orchestra – Together We Two] “What’ll You Do?” Isham Jones Orchestra Eddie Thomas, vocal 1927 (Brunswick 3685 B) Isham Jones Orchestra – What’ll You … Continue reading

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“Yankee Patrol” 1904

“Yankee Patrol” Band 1904 (Standard Disc Record 1795) Band – Yankee Patrol] Here is a one-sided Standard Disc Record that I set aside when I was searching for the 1905 Standard record of “Silver Heels” that I featured on my … Continue reading

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Performed On The Titanic: “Silver Heels” 1906

  “Silver Heels” Band 1906 (Standard Disc Record 3341) Band – Silver Heels] As you may already be aware from the extensive media coverage, this past evening was the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.   A number of … Continue reading

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“Dance Of The Song Birds” – 1905

    “Dance Of The Song Birds” Victor Orchestra 1905 (Victor 4648) Victor Orchestra – Dance Of The Songbirds] This one sided Victor record from 1905 comes from the collection of my friend Christian From Dallas who has loaned me … Continue reading

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