Show 31, “You’ll Never Guess,” is a grab-bag of music and entertainment without restraint, including some music that host Sam Waldron regards as his personal “guilty pleasures.” Performers include Ricky Nelson, Nat King Cole, Ray…
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Episode 30- 1940s Dance Party
Show 30, “1940s Dance Party,” presents 20 songs for fast and slow dancing plus tips for hosting your own ‘40s dance party with invitations, decorations, food and beverages. Performers include Lester Lanin, Ed Ames, Bing…
Episode 29- Louis Armstrong
Show 29, “Louis Armstrong,” celebrates the music of one of the 20th century’s greatest jazz performers with 15 of his recordings. Included are “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “Moon River,” “Hello Dolly,” “Jeepers Creepers,” two…
Episode 28- Top Hits of 1943
Show 28, “Top Hits of 1943,” tracks every #1 best-selling hit record of 1943 plus a few other important songs from that year. Performers include Helen Forrest, Glenn Miller, Bing Crosby, The Mills Brothers, Benny…
Episode 27- Music of Irving Berlin
Show 27, “Music of Irving Berlin” features 16 songs written by one of the greatest American songwriters. Performers include Frank Sinatra and Irving Berlin in a duo, Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Guy Lombardo, Patsy Cline,…
Episode 26- Doo Wop Singing Groups
Show 26, “Doo Wop Groups,” explores the variety of performers of this 1950s musical genre. Some examples are well-known hits, others are obscure. Performers include Frankie Lyman and The Teenagers, The Nutmegs, The Four Buddies,…
Episode 25- The Big Bands
Show 25, “The Big Bands,” plays 16 Big Band songs and samples another nine songs to show the range and versatility of this musical art form. Performers include Kay Kyser, Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Glen…
Episode 24- Top Hits of 1957
Show 24, “Top Hits of 1957,” tracks all 17 #1 Billboard hits that year and ends with a 1957-related song that was recorded in a later year. Performers include Paul Anka, Debbie Reynolds, Buddy Holly…
Episode 23- The Perfect Country Song
Show 23, “The Perfect Country Song,” presents 14 big hits from the country charts in 1944 through 1947 in order to determine: What elements would need to be in the “perfect” country song? Performers include…
Episode 22- Best of 45RPM
Show 22, “Best of “45 RPM”, revisits 16 of Sam Waldron’s favorite recordings from the first 20 shows in the program. Performers include Glenn Miller, Mel Torme, The Skyliners, The Fleetwoods, Matt Monroe, Helen Forrest,…
