Category Archives: 1920s Popular Music

Viola McCoy With Fletcher Henderson’s Jazz Five – 1924

“I Ain’t Gonna Marry Ain’t Gonna Settle Down” Viola McCoy with Fletcher Henderson’s Jazz Five 1924 (Brunswick 2591 A) Viola McCoy with Fletcher Henderson’s Jazz Five – I Ain’t Gonna Marry Ain’t Gonna Settle Down] “If Your Good Man Quits … Continue reading

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Al Katz And His Orchestra 1929

“My Wife Is On A Diet” Al Katz & His Orch 1929 (Columbia 1997-D mx 149086) Al Katz & His Orch – My Wife Is On A Diet] “I Lift Up My Finger And Say Tweet Tweet” Al Katz & … Continue reading

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Fess Williams And His Royal Flush Orchestra

“Hot Town” Fess Williams And His Royal Flush Orchestra 1929 (Victor V-38077 -A) Fess Williams And His Royal Flush Orchestra – Hot Town] “Kentucky Blues” Fess Williams And His Royal Flush Orchestra 1929 (Victor V-38077-B Fess Williams And His Royal … Continue reading

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Ramon Newton

“Virginia (There’s A Blue Ridge In My Heart)” Ramon Newton 1929 ( Broadcast 318-A) Ramon Newton – Virginia] Cyril Ramon Newton was a British vocalist, violinist and bandleader.   He is probably best remembered for his vocals on recordings by the Savoy … Continue reading

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Marion Harris 1924

  “Go Emmaline” Marion Harris 1924 (Brunswick 2672-B) Marion Harris – Go Emmaline] “Wanted Someone To Love” Marion Harris 1924 (Brunswick 2672-A) Marion Harris – Wanted Someone To Love] Here are a couple of recordings by Marion Harris who is … Continue reading

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Savoy Orpheans

“You’re In Kentucky Sure As You’re Born” Savoy Orpheans At The Savoy Hotel, London 1924 (Columbia 3430 A 708) Savoy Orpheans – You’re In Kentucky Sure As You’re Born] The Savoy Orpheans were based out of London’s Savoy Hotel between … Continue reading

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Ted Weems And His Orchestra

  “The Man From The South” Ted Weems And His Orchestra; Arthur Jarrett, vocal 1929 (Victor 22238 B) Ted Weems And His Orchestra – The Man From The South] “Harmonica Harry” Ted Weems  And His Orchestra; Parker Gibbs, vocal 1929 … Continue reading

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Jack Hylton “If You Were Mine” 1929

  “If You Were Mine” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra 1929 (HMV B 5720 mx Bb18047) Jack Hylton And His Orchestra – If You Were Mine] This Jack Hylton record is a recent acquisition that features a song I was … Continue reading

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More Duke Ellington

  “Japanese Dream” Duke Ellington’s Orchestra 1929 (Victor V-38045-B) Duke Ellington’s Orchestra – Japanese Dream] “Harlemania” Duke Ellington’s Orchestra 1929 (Victor V-38045-A) Duke Ellington’s Orchestra – Harlemania] Here is a Duke Ellington record I acquired a couple of years ago.  … Continue reading

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Original Dixieland Jazz Band

  “Dangerous Blues” Original Dixieland Jazz Band; Al Bernard, vocal 1921 (Victor 18798-A) Original Dixieland Jazz Band – Dangerous Blues] “Royal Garden Blues” Original Dixieland Jazz Band; Al Bernard, vocal 1921 (Victor 1898-B) Original Dixieland Jazz Band – Royal Garden … Continue reading

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