Music – Page 30 – Retro Radio Podcast

Bing Crosby (General Electric) Christmas with Gary Crosby. Ep12, 521225

By Keith May 10, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

No commercials in keeping with the holiday spirit. Adeste Fidilis (O Come All Ye Faithful) (Bing and studio audience) Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. (Bing, Rhythmaires) Sleigh Bell Serenade. (Bing…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Groucho Marx. 471023

By Keith May 4, 2020Al Jolson, Comedy, Music

Audio resolution could be better, but is fair and clear. After an opening joke about politicians in the capital, Al Jolson opens in song. Sitting on Top of the World.…

Bing Crosby – Guests Bergen and McCarthy. 481103

By Keith April 28, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Ken Carpenter warns there could be late-breaking election news flashes. Has Bing run for office?? Playlist You Call Everybody Darling. (Bing Crosby) Deloris. (Bing Crosby) Edgar Bergen is on hand…

Story Behind The Song – 124th Psalm. ep15, 310821

By Keith April 20, 2020Documentary and Interview, Music

Geneva Switzerland became a city of refuge for churches during the reformation days of the 1600's. Though the Calvinists enjoyed a time of freedom to worship, they still had to…

Bing Crosby – Guest Abe Burrows. 490126

By Keith April 17, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Bing tells about the rigorous life of a vocalist, then gets ready to sing. Playlist The Night Has a Thousand Eyes. (Bing Crosby) Dear to My Heart. (Peggy Lee) I…

Colgate Show – Host: Al Jolson, Guest: Monte Wooly (Frragment). 430330

By Keith April 11, 2020Al Jolson, Comedy, Music

The audio resolution is low but clear. Al Jolson introduces his guest, Monte Wooly. Famous for his beard, a few jokes about barbers give way to the lack of celebrity…

Story Behind The Song – The Sound Of A Great Amen. ep7, 310625

By Keith April 4, 2020Documentary and Interview, Music

Just before the 20th century, when Gilbert and Sullivan were at the top of their fame, Arthur Sullivan was approached b y a delegation to offer him work as principal…

Command Performance – Fred Allen, Kenny Baker. ep4, 420318

By Keith March 18, 2020Comedy, Command Performance, Music

In response to letters from servicemen Fred Allen hosts the show. Fred gives an update on how the Benny-Allen feud is going. Which of course includes plenty of jabs at…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. ep16, 470129

By Keith February 29, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Ken Carpenter lets Bing know the whole gang from his famous "Road" pictures will be on hand. Playlist My Heart Goes Crazy (Bing Crosby) Bob Hope is on hand for…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) George Jessel and Lina Romay. ep15, 470122

By Keith February 24, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Ken Carpenter learns that Bing has been reading one of Bob Hope's books lately. Playlist Zipity Do Dah. (Bing Crosby) If You Were the Only Girl in the World (Bing…