In Episode 314, 1951 My Way, Sam Waldron presents a unique selection of music and stories, painting an interesting picture of life back then. Performers include Eddy Arnold, Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Merle Haggard…
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Episode 313, Signature Songs
Episode 313, Signature Songs, presents the songs most associated with 17 performers including The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, the bands of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller, Connie Francis, Tony Bennett, Brenda Lee, Gene Autry, and…
Episode 310, Music of Harold Arlen
Episode 310, Music of Harold Arlen, features songs from one of the 20th century’s lesser-known songwriters. Titles include Over the Rainbow, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Stormy Weather, Let’s Fall in Love,…
Episode 309, My Favorite Albums
Episode 309, My Favorite Albums, samples a dozen LPs that were Sam Waldron’s favorites when he was young. Performers include Tommy Sands, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, The Platters, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, and The Beatles….
Episode 292, Christmas 2023
Episode 292, Christmas 2023, celebrates secular holiday music performed by 21 artists, including The Andrews Sisters, The Mills Brothers, Andy Williams, Ernest Tubb, Kate Smith, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Pearl Bailey, The Platters, and Connie…
Episode 280, Celebrating Tony Bennett
Episode 280, Celebrating Tony Bennett, presents 18 recordings from his long career, including the demo disc that first landed him a contract with Columbia Records. Also, some of Bennett’s #1 hit records and three 21st…
Episode 277, 1950s Jazz
Episode 277, 1950s Jazz, celebrates a decade of outstanding jazz singers including Mark Murphy, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Eydie Gorme, plus eight others. Also included: two outstanding jazz instrumentals. 45 RPM,…
Episode 274, Moonlight
Episode 274, Moonlight, features Tony Bennett, Carmen McRae, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Wall, Mario Lanza and a dozen other performers singing moonlight-oriented love songs. 45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s Episode 274…
Episode 269, Jazz 1935-1949
Episode 269, Jazz 1935-1949, presents 15 famous jazz standards. Performers include Julie London, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzterald, The Duprees, Merle Haggard, Judy Garland, and a dozen more. Episode 269 Jazz…
Episode 269, Jazz 1935-1949
Episode 269, Jazz 1935-1949, presents 15 famous jazz standards. Performers include Julie London, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzterald, The Duprees, Merle Haggard, Judy Garland, and a dozen more. Episode 269 Jazz…
