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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 Richard Whiting, Bert Williams and Bennie Moten, Rodin and the AF of L.

Enjoy the show!

Here’s the complete playlist:

Segment 1: Richard Whiting
November 12 marked the birth in 1891 in Peoria, Illinois of composer Richard Whiting.

The Prep Step – Jesse Stafford AHO
What Would You Do? – Rhythmic 8
When Did You Leave Heaven – Lombardo
I Have to Have You – Sunshine Boys

Segment 2: Labor
We’re going to commemorate the founding, in November 15 in 1881, of what became the AF of L with some songs about labor.

Yes Sir, Boss – Original Crescent City Jazzers/Arcadian Serenader
I’m Watching the Clock – King Oliver and His Dixie Syncopators
Loafin’ Time – Fats Waller and his Rhythm

Segment 3: The Thinker
November 12 marked the birth in 1840 in Paris of sculptor Auguste Rodin, possibly most famous for “The Thinker”, so here are some rapidly rotating records about thinking.

I Think You’ll Like It – Annette Hanshaw
I Still Get a Thrill (Thinking of You) – Lee Morse ah Bluegrass Boys
When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful – Fats Waller

Segment 4: Bert Williams
November 12 marked the birth in 1874 in New Providence, Nassau, British West Indies of vocalist, composer and lyricist Bert Williams.

It’s Nobody’s Business But My Own – Bert Williams
Nobody – Bert Williams
You Can’t Get Away From It – Bert Williams

Segment 5: Bennie Moten
November 13 marked the birth in 1894 of bandleader, pianist, composer and arranger Bennie Moten.

South – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra
You Make Me Happy – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra
She’s Sweeter than Sugar – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra /William Little, Jr

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