Category Archives: 1940s

Carlos Molina And His Orchestra – 1940

“Cui Cui” Carlos Molina And His Orchestra December 1939 (Philharmonic FR 49 mx 1117) Cui Cui “Incertidumbre” Carlos Molina And His Orchestra January 1940 (Philharmonic FR 49 mx US1218) Incertidumbre “Pobre Sebastian” Carlos Molina And His Orchestra January 1940 (Philharmonic … Continue reading

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Jimmy Leach And His New Organolians 1948

“Dream Girl” Jimmy Leach And His New Organolians; Alan Dean, vocal 1948 (Columbia FB 3432 mx CA 20845) Dream Girl “The Chapel Over The Hill” Jimmy Leach And His New Organolians; Alan Dean, vocal 1948 (Columbia FB 3432 mx CA … Continue reading

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Desi Arnaz And His Orchestra – 1946

  “I’ll Never Love Again” Desi Arnaz And His Orchestra; Elsa Miranda, vocal August 2, 1946 (RCA Victor 20-2020-A) I’ll Never Love Again “Tia Juana” Desi Arnaz And His Orchestra July 26, 1946 (RCA Victor 20-2020-B) Tia Juana   Desi … Continue reading

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The Merry Macs – 1940 & 1941

  “By-U By-O (The Lou’siana Lullaby)” The Merry Macs September 12, 1941 (Decca 4023 B mx DLA 2760) By U By O (The Lou’siana Lullaby) “Rose O’Day” The Merry Macs September 12, 1941 (Decca 4023 A mx DLA 2761) Rose … Continue reading

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Ted Daffan’s Texans – 1942

“Time Won’t Heal My Broken Heart” Ted Daffan’s Texans; Leonard “Leon” Seago, vocal February 20, 1942 (Okeh 6729 mx H 660) Time Won’t Heal My Broken Heart “You’re Breaking My Heart” Ted Daffan’s Texans; unknown female vocalist February 21, 1942 … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Magda Olivero – Italy 1940

Boheme “Mi chiamano Mimi” Magda Olivero, soprano 1940 (Cetra BB 25053 mx 70453) Boheme Mii chiamano Mimi – Magda Olivero Tosca “Vissi d’arte vissi d’amore” Magda Olivero, soprano 1940 (Cetra BB 25053 mx 70447 3) Tosca Visai d’arte vissi d’amore … Continue reading

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Alexander Tsfasman – Soviet Jazz Artist

“Dance” Alexander Tsfasman 1947 (USSR/Aprelevka Plant 15375) Dance – A Tsfasman “Rhumba” Alexander Tsfasman 1947 (USSR/Aprelevka Plant 15376) Rhumba – A Tsfasman Here are two 1947 sides by pianist Alexander Tsfasman who was one of the pioneers of jazz in … Continue reading

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