Music – Page 7 – Retro Radio Podcast

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

G.I. Jive – Benny Goodman, Honeysuckle Rose. ep601, 1943

By Keith May 4, 2025GI Jive, Music

GI Jill dedicates the show to the Navy. Benny Goodman plays, Honeysuckle Rose. A news item about new radios for St Alvins Hospital. Skinny Ennis plays, Bugle Call Rag. Bing…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Sweet Jennie Lee. ep42, 1939

By Keith April 27, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

After an opening where Pat reads a poem about being glad, it's time to kick off the music. Playlist: Mickey Wickey sings, Sweet Jenny Lee. Mickey introduces Pat's banjo solo.…

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Boogie Woogie. ep510, 1943

By Keith April 20, 2025GI Jive, Music

Today the Navy is being celebrated, and the show is taking requests only from them. Playlist: Tommy Dorcey plays, Boogie Woogie. Betty Martin sings, Take It Easy. A plug to…

The Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Lazy River. ep41, 1939

By Keith April 13, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Horace sings, Lazy River. Pat puts in a word for the sponsor. Grandpappy plays his mandolin, Blow Your Blues Away. Leon sings, Roll on Mississippi. Mickey reads a poem…

The Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Hopping Lucy. ep40, 1939

By Keith April 6, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Mickey Wickey starts off with a breakdown, Hopping Lucy. Pat plugs the sponsor product, and reads a fan letter. Leon sings, Changes. Grandpappy plays his mandolin, Coterie. Pat has…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Little Box Of Pine On The 729. ep39, 1939

By Keith March 30, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Leon and Horace harmonize with, Little Box of Pine on the 729. Pat shares a fan letter to praise the sponsor product. Leon sings, Cry Baby Cry. Grandpappy plays…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Down The River Of Golden Dreams. ep38, 1939

By Keith March 23, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Audio is a bit low and muffled. Playlist: Leon and Horace sing, Down the River of Golden Dreams. Pat plugs the sponsor product, and asks listeners to write in. The…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Rhumboogie. ep509, 1943

By Keith March 16, 2025GI Jive, Music

Playlist: An unnamed band blays, and an unnamed female vocalist sings, Rhum boogie. Hellen Forrest maybe? Delta Rhythm Boys sing, Take the A Train. A plug for taking self-improvement correspondence…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Harry James – Back Beat Boogie. ep466 1943

By Keith March 9, 2025GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Andrews Sisters sing, the Strip Polka. News item about a supply Sergeant. Benny Carter plays a jazzy, swinging tune. Hellen Forrest sings, Shady Lady…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song Under The Moon. ep37, 1939

By Keith March 2, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Horace sings, Get Out and Get Under the Moon. Pat reads a fan letter that plugs the sponsor. Leon and Horace sing, Happy Cowboy. Mickey leads off as the…