Monthly Archives: May 2015

Gertrude Meller Performs Liszt & Moszkowski – 1922

“Paraphrase de Concert” Gertrude Meller 1922 (Homochord HD 2027) Paraphrase de Concert “Grande Valse In E” Gertrude Meller 1922 (Homochord HD 2027) Grande Valse In E   Here is a piano solo record from England performed in a style that … Continue reading

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Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees – 1930

“St Louis Blues” Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees February 19, 1930 (Victor 22321-B) St Louis Blues “Stein Song (University of Maine)” Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees February 10, 1930 (Victor 22321-A) Stein Song   Here are a couple … 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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Selections From “Gasparone” – 1931

(click here for larger view of image) (click here for larger view of image)   Potpourri Aus “Gasparone” Part 1 Marek Weber Und Sein Orchester November 18, 1931  (Electrola EH 729 mx  62 948) Potpourri Aus Gasparone Potpourri Aus “Gasparone” … Continue reading

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And So We Continue……

I am back to updating the blog – at least for a while.   This time around I will probably focus pretty heavily on recordings that I either enjoy or find interesting and which are not a fit for inclusion in … Continue reading

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