Category Archives: Electrical Recordings

“Red Wing” / “Rainbow” The Shannon Quartet 1926

“Red Wing” Shannon Quartet June 24, 1926 (Victor 20173-B) Red Wing “Rainbow” Shannon Quartet June 24, 1926 (Victor 20173-A) Rainbow   Here is a record that belongs to a friend who listeners to Radio Dismuke special broadcasts know as “Leslie … Continue reading

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Frankie Masters & His Orchestra – 1939

“I Wanna Wrap You Up (And Take You Home With Me)” Frankie Masters And His Orchestra, Frankie Masters, vocal December 15, 1939 (Vocalion 5352 mx W 26349) I Wanna Wrap You Up “I’ve Got My Eyes On You” Frankie Masters … Continue reading

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Harry Roy Stage Show (Recorded at Empire Theatre, Leeds) 1936

“Harry Roy Stage Show” Parts 1 & 2 Harry Roy & His Orchestra October 8, 1936 (Parolophone F 609 mx CE 7927, mx CE 7936) Harry Roy Stage Show Part 1 & 2   Here is a recording of the … Continue reading

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Ray Noble And His Orchestra 1932 & 1935

“The Younger Generation” Ray Noble And His Orchestra; Al Bowlly, vocal September 1, 1932 (Victor 25020-B) The Younger Generation “Mad About The Boy” Ray Noble And His Orchestra September 1, 1932 (Victor 25020-A) Mad About The Boy “Let’s Swing It” … Continue reading

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Layton & Johnston – 1929

“If I Had You” Layton And Johnstone; vocal and piano 1929 (Columbia 1768 D mx A8293) If I Had You “When The World Is At Rest” Layton And Johnstone; vocal and piano 1929 (Columbia 1768 D mx A8366) When The … Continue reading

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Lewis James – 1927

“Good Night Little Girl Good Night” Lewis James, vocal December 1, 1927 (Columbia 1437 D mx 145267) Good Night Little Girl Good Night “Absent” Lewis James, vocal December 1, 1927 (Columbia 1437 D mx 145266) Absent   Here are two … Continue reading

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Stuff Smith & His Onyx Club Boys – 1937

“Where Is The Sun” Stuff Smith And His Onyx Club Boys; Stuff Smith, vocal May 4, 1937  ( Decca 1287 A mx 62173) Where Is The Sun “Upstairs” Stuff Smith And His Onyx Club Boys May 4, 1937 (Decca 1287 … Continue reading

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Marek Weber and His Orchestra – 1930

“Recollections Of Marie” (“Marien-Klänge“) Marek Weber And His Orchestra 1930 (Victor 24354 A) Recollections Of Marie “Summer Evening” (“Soirée d’été”/”Ein Sommerabend“) Marek Weber And His Orchestra 1930 (Victor 24354 B) Summer Evening   Here are a couple of waltzes performed … Continue reading

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Kitty O’Connor – 1927

“I Ain’t That Kind Of A Baby” Kitty O’Connor June 22, 1927 (Columbia 1069 D mx 144390) I Ain’t That Kind Of A Baby “Lazy Weather” Kitty O’Connor June 22, 1927  (Columbia 1069 D mx 144389 ) Lazy Weather   … Continue reading

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The Radiolites (Ben Selvin Orchestra) – 1928

“One Step To Heaven” The Radiolites July 5, 1928 (Columbia 1468-D mx 146624) One Step To Heaven “Cherrio” The Radiolites July 5, 1928 (Columbia 1468-D mx 146612) Cheerio   Here are two songs from the 1928 Broadway production Say When … Continue reading

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