Show 112, “1940s Ladies,” presents 15 recordings by 12 prominent female vocalists, plus two female singing groups, all from the 1940s. Performers include Helen O’Connell, Kay Starr, Betty Hutton, Helen Forrest, Judy Garland, Dinah Washington,…
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Show 111, “Rare 1950s Records,”
Show 111, “Rare 1950s Records,” presents 20 recordings that most people never heard, including a female vocalist who sounded like Linda Ronstadt and a mostly unknown male singer who sounds like a clone of Elvis…
Show 110, “Mr. New Year’s Eve,”
Show 110, “Mr. New Year’s Eve,” presents 18 recordings by Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians, one of the most beloved dance bands of the 20th century. Performances include “Auld Lang Syn,” “Christmas Island,” “The…
Show 109, “Midnight Blues Party,”
Show 109, “Midnight Blues Party,” presents 18 recordings, mostly from relatively obscure black performers, that explore many ways to get the blues and give the blues. Titles include “Lonesome Baby Blues,” “You Ain’t Nothin’ Daddy,”…
Show 108, “New Life for Old Music,”
Show 108, “New Life for Old Music,” contrasts 1940s hits with contemporary recordings. Comparisons include The Glenn Miller Orchestra with The Rolling Stones, Fred Astaire with Diana Krall, Al Jolson with Chet Atkins, Doris Day…
Show 107, “Johnny Mercer,”
Show 107, “Johnny Mercer,” explores the music and life of one of the great songwriters of the era, including a discussion of his lifelong relationship with Judy Garland. Performers include Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Frank…
Show 106, “Secrets of 78s,”
Show 106, “Secrets of 78s,” plays 15 78RPM records found in the closet of Sam Waldron’s friend Bob. Performers include Bing Crosby, Johnny Mercer, Judy Garland, The Andrews Sisters, Carson Robison, Benny Goodman, and Glenn…
Show 105, “Cliff Richard,”
Show 105, “Cliff Richard,” presents the life and very early music of legendary British rock star Cliff Richard, who sold more records in the U.K. than anyone except The Beatles and Elvis Presley. Songs include…
Show 104, “Songs with Stories,”
Show 104, “Songs with Stories,” explores interesting stories behind 10 mid-century recordings. Included are THREE contenders for the first important rock-and-roll hit, the folk song that thrust The Kingston Trio into the national scene, an…
Show 103, “B” Side Singles
Show 103, “B” Side Singles, explores 19 songs that record companies put on the back of their records, expecting them to flop. Some did, some didn’t. Titles include “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Tequila,”…
