Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSS | More

Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t *not* tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s.

On this evening’s show we’re gonna get under some blankets, hear from Billy Baskette, have a “peach” of a set, celebrate the birthday of Edward Eliscu and listen to this past week in recording history.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Blankets

‘Neath A Blanket Of Stars – John Robinson and His Varsity Vagabonds / Unidentified, v.
Under A Blanket Of Blue – Don Bestor AHO / Florence Case, v.
A Hot Dog, A Blanket & You – Gene Kardos AHO

Segment 2: Billy Baskette
In a round about way Lloyd and Melissa, hosts of “Sunday Swing Shift” on KRVM in Eugene, Oregon, provided the inspiration for this segment celebrating composer Billy Baskette.

Hoosier Sweetheart – Johnny Johnson AHO / Charles Murray, v.
Heart Broken Strain – Frankie Quartell and His Melody Boys
Mighty River – Chick Bullock
Night Time In Picardy – Garden Dancing Palace Orchestra / Bill Doric, v.

Segment 3: Peachy
Just about two years ago, longtime faithful listener Rich in Illinois sent an email requesting Fred Waring’s recording of “Little Peach”. At the time, I didn’t have it, so instead, I played Jack Stillman’s version in a set of “peachy” songs. Well, I now have a copy of Waring’s “Little Peach”, so here’s another “peachy” set. It’s a little late, Rich, but here’s Waring’s Pennsylvanians.

Little Peach – Waring’s Pennsylvanians / Tom Waring, v.
A Peach Of A Pair – Ben Bernie / Unidentified, v.
When You’ve Picked Your Basket Of Peaches – Joseph C. Smith’s Orch

Segment 4: Edward Eliscu
April 2 marked the birth in 1902 in New York City of lyricist, playwright, producer and actor, Edward Eliscu.

You Forgot Your Gloves – Bill Carlsen AHO / Jack Teter, v.
More Than You Know – Libby Holman
Without A Song – Paul Whiteman AHO / Bing Crosby, v.

Segment 5: This Week In Recording History
Happy birthday to a few songs that were recorded this past week in years past.

Jimbo-Jambo – Billy Murray, v.
Dismal Dan – Jack Purvis AHO
Clearing House Blues – John Sylvester AHO
Wonderful Dream – Original Memphis Melody Boys / Billy Meyers, v.

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

 If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to Glenn@RapidlyRotatingRecords.com And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.

RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!

We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.

The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.

If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecords

And finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks!