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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’ll celebrate the birthdays of Arthur Johnston, Ace Brigode, Clifford Grey, Al Bowlly and Mel Stitzel.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Arthur Johnston
January 10 marks the birth in 1898 in New York City of composer Arthur Johnston.

Buckin’ The Wind – Anson Weeks AHO / Carl Ravazza, v.
The Day You Came Along – Leo Reisman AHO / Frank Luther, v.
Just One More Chance – Gus Arnheim and His Cocoanut Grove Orch / Donald Novis, v.

Segment 2: Ace Brigode
January 5 marked the birth in 1893 of bandleader Ace Brigode.

Yes, Sir, That’s My Baby – Ace Brogide and His Fourteen Virginians
Never Again – Ace Brigode and His Fourteen Virginians
When I Think Of You – Ace Brigode and His Fourteen Virginians

Segment 3: Clifford Grey
January 5 marked the birth in Birmingham, England of actor, composer, lyricist and screenwriter Clifford Grey.

Who Do You Love? – Debroy Somers Band / Dan Donovan, v.
Nobody’s Using It Now – The High Hatters / Frank Luther, v.
Jazz Up Your Lingerie – Beryl Newell / Des Tooley, v.

Segment 4: Al Bowlly
January 7 marked the birth in 1899 in Mozambique of Albert Alick Bowlly. He studied banjo and guitar, joined Edgar Adler’s band in 1923, and toured South Africa and India before moving to Calcutta and Singapore as featured vocalist with Jimmy Liquime’s band. Al Bowlly’s career continued until he died when a German bomb exploded outside his London apartment on April 17, 1941.

I’m Telling The World She’s Mine – Al Bowlly
I Never Had A Chance – Al Bowlly
Really Mine – Al Bowlly
That’s What Life Is Made Of – Al Bowlly

Segment 5: Mel Stitzel
January 9 marked the birth in 1902 in Germany of pianist, arranger and composer Mel Stitzel.

Tweedle-Dee, Tweedle-Doo – Harmony Dance Band (Ben Selvin)
Jackass Blues – Philip Spitalny AHO
Doddle Doo Doo – Ben Bernie ah Hotel Roosevelt Orch

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