Music – Page 31 – Retro Radio Podcast

Command Performance – Claudette Colbert, Alan Hale, Jimmy Durante, Betty Hutton, Ronald Colman. 440708.

By Keith July 8, 2020Command Performance, Music

Usually broadcast from Hollywood, but tonight the show is in New York. Host is Claudette Colbert. Jimmy Durante joins her with hopes of being Claudette's next leading man. At a…

Songs By Sinatra – First Song – Just One Of Those Things. ep9, 431129

By Keith July 5, 2020Frank Sinatra, Music

Playlist: Just One Of Those Things. I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night. My Heart Tells Me. I Took One Look at You.

Command Performance – Spenser Tracey, Victor Borge. ep20, 420630

By Keith June 30, 2020Command Performance, Music

Announcer tonight is Paul Douglas. Hosted by Spencer Tracey. He dips into the mailbag, then Mary Lee gets rolling with the song, Liza. After another brief dip in the mail…

Command Performance – Joan Edwards, Jack Carson, Paulette Goddard, Randolph Scott. 450621

By Keith June 21, 2020Command Performance, Music

Audio quality is mushy and poor, but generally understandable if you have earphones, or a quiet listening environment. Hosted by Joan Edwards who sings, I'm Beginning to See the Light.…

Command Performance – Gloria DeHaven, Bob Hope, King Sisters. 450614

By Keith June 14, 2020Command Performance, Music

Ann Rutheford hosts a Let Yourself Go night. First, the King Sisters are up to sing, For You. Bob Hope shares his suppressed desire to cast cares away and play…

Bing Crosby (General Electric) Rosemarie Clooney. ep43, 531018

By Keith May 27, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

With minimal introduction, the music begins. They All Laughed. (Bing Crosby) PS I Love You. (Bing Crosby) You're in Kentucky (Rosemarie Clooney) >Alevouxen. (Bing Crosby) Shine on Harvest Moon. (Bing…

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…