Monthly Archives: September 2011

Two Songs From Die Drei von der Tankstelle – 1930

  “Darling” (“Liebling, mein Herz läßt Dich grüßen”) Orquesta Marek Weber 1930 ( Disco Gramofono AE 3682 mx  BDR 8958) Orquesta Marek Weber – Darling] “Un Buen Amigo” (“Ein Freund ein guter Freund”) Orquesta Marek Weber 1930 ( Disco Gramofono AE 3682 … 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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Ethel Smith

“Tico Tico” Ethel Smith 1944 (Decca 23353-A mx L 3423) Ethel Smith – Tico Tico] “1 Lero Lero /2 Bem Te Vi Atrevido” Ethel Smith 1944 (Decca 23353-A mx L 3425) Ethel Smith – 1 Lero Lero 2 Bem Te … Continue reading

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Hal Kemp & His Orchestra – Late ’30s/Early ’40s

“Got A Date With An Angel” Hal Kemp And His Orchestra Skinnay Ennis, vocal 1937 ( Victor 25651-A) Hal Kemp And His Orchestra – Got A Date With An Angel] “Lamplight” Hal Kemp And His Orchestra Skinnay Ennis, vocal 1937 ( Victor … Continue reading

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Columbia E Series Bohemian Record

“Z Narodnich Pisni” (Songs of the People) Orchestra circa 1910 – 1911? ( Columbia E420 mx 13030) Orchestra – Z Narodnich Pisni (Songs of the People)] “Na Rozloucenou” (At Parting) Orchestra circa 1910 – 1911? ( Columbia E 420 mx 13029) Orchestra … Continue reading

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Hal Kemp And His Orchestra – 1931

  ” I’ve Got A Sweet Somebody To Love Me” Hal Kemp And His Orchestra Skinnay Ennis, vocal 1931 (Brunswick 6071) Hal Kemp And His Orchestra – I’ve Got A Sweet Somebody To Love Me] “I Want You For Myself” Hal … Continue reading

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Herman Finck “In The Shadows”

  “In The Shadows” Zonophone Salon Orchestra 1929 (Zonophone 5551 mx Yy18182) Zonophone Salon Orchestra – In The Shadows] Here is a salon orchestra recording of British composer Herman Finck’s most famous work, “In The Shadows.”  Finck served as music … Continue reading

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Time Crunch

My free time is going to be more limited than usual over the next few days.  Therefore,  blogging will be light this week.    But I will most likely have some time to put up recommendations through my Twitter feed – … Continue reading

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Debroy Somers Band

  “Willow Weep For Me” Debroy Somers Band 1933 (Columbia CB 575 mx CA 13381) Debroy Somers Band – Willow Weep For Me] “Look What You’ve Done” Debroy Somers Band; Dan Donovan, vocal 1933 (Columbia CB 575 mx 13431) Debroy … Continue reading

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