Monthly Archives: April 2012

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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Band of H. M. Royal Irish Fusiliers – 1913

“Baby Boo, March” Band of H. M. Royal Irish Fusiliers 1913 (Zonophone 1106 mx 16798) Band Of H M Royal Irish Fusiliers – Baby Boo March] “Gardes du Corpes, March” Band of H. M. Royal Irish Fusiliers 1913 (Zonophone 1106 … Continue reading

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Orlando And His Orchestra – 1937

  “Love Is Good For Anything That Ails You” Orlando And His Orchestra Phyllis Robbins, vocal 1937 (HMV BD 5236 mx OEA 5277) Orlando And His Orchestra – Love Is Good For Anything That Ails You] “A Sailboat In The … Continue reading

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The Black Diamonds – 1910

  “Dollar Princess Two Step” The Black Diamonds 1910 (HMV B-124 mx 11541) The Black Diamonds – Dollar Princess Two Step] “Irish King March” The Black Diamonds 1910 (HMV B 124 mx 12039) The Black Diamonds – Irish King March] … 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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1930s Film Star And Vocialist Marta Eggerth’s 100th Birthday

April 17th is the 100th birthday of 1930s film star and vocalist Marta Eggerth.    She is still with us – and still singing.   The Washington Post has a nice article about the occasion. Here are a few Marta Eggerth YouTube … 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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