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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 Morrey Davidson, Irving Kahal and Florida, play some “momentous” records, and fulfill a request.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Morrey Davidson
March 6 marked the birth in 1899 in New York City of composer Morrey Davidson.

I’m Gonna Salt Away Some Sugar – Fats Waller
Blue Moments – Connie’s Inn Orch
Just An Ivy-Covered Shack – Frank Munn
Get ‘Em In A Rumble Seat – Harry Reser’s Six Jumping Jacks / Tom Stacks, v.

Segment 2: Moments

Hot Moments – Big Time Trio
Sad Moments – Herb Weidoeft AHO
I’ve Had My Moments – Dorsey Bros Orch / Kay Weber

Segment 3: Florida
March 3 in 1845, Florida became the 27th of the United States of America.

Florida – Jack Stillman’s Orch / Arthur Hall, v.
Florida Rhythm – Ross’ DeLuxe Syncopaters
Florida Flo – Fats Waller and His Rhythm

Segment 4: Irving Kahal
March 5 marked the birth in 1903 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, of lyricist Irving Kahal.

Wedding Bells (Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine) – The Jazz Pilots (Harry Reser) / Tom Stacks
Sweethearts Holiday – Savoy Plaza Band / Unidentified v.
Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella – University Six / Dolly Kay, v.

Segment 5: Harry Dial’s Blusicians
Len in Washington who requested something by Harry Dial’s Blusicians, and I’m only too happy to comply.

I Like What I Like Like I Like It – Harry Dial’s Blusicians / Harry Dial, v.
Funny Fumble – Harry Dial’s Blusicians
It Must Be Love – Harry Dial’s Blusicians / Harry Dial, v.

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