Blues – Retro Radio Podcast

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GI Jive – Ginny Simms, I’m Like A Fish Out Of Water(AFRS). ep417, 1943

By Keith October 13, 2024GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Opens with film starlet, Phillus Brooks as the resident DJ. Ginny Simms sings, Like a Fish Out of Water. Phillus shares a humorous story about a romantic hillbilly. Lucky…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

GI Jive – Joe Turner Blues. ep414, 1943

By Keith July 5, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lou Crosby introduces the show and turns it over to the DJ to get thing started.

Jubilee (AFRS) Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughn. ep121, 450208

By Keith February 8, 2024Jubilee, Music

hosted by Ernie whitman. Playlist: Billy Ebstien plays, Airmail Special. The Gene Kroopa Trio are onboard to play, Dark Eyes. followed by, My Blue Heaven. Sarah Vaughn joins Ernie for…

Mother’s Best Flour – First Song, On The Banks Of The Old Ponchartrain. ep12, 510123

By Keith January 23, 2024Mothers Best, Music

Hank Williams and his studio crew are back to wake you up to some classic Country music. Playlist: On the Banks of the Old Ponchertrain. Audry takes the mike to…

Andrews Sisters – Guest – Charioteers. ep50, 460220

By Keith October 6, 2023Andrews Sisters, Music

Featuring: Harlowe Wilcox, Vic Shone Orchestra. Playlist: Blue Heaven. (Andrews Sisters, Kirt Massey) Walter Wenchel Rumba. (Andrews Sisters) I'm not Having Any this Year. (Kirt Massey) Let It Snow. (Andrews…

Mothers Best Flour – First Song, Where The Old Red River Flows. ep2, 510109

By Keith August 11, 2023Mothers Best, Music

Wake up with Hank Williams, and the smell of hot biscuits, made fresh with Mothers Best Flour. Playlist: Where the Old Red River Flows. Hank chats with, and introduces a…

GI Jive – Tommy Dorsey, Mandy Make Up Your Mind. ep271, 1943

By Keith May 9, 2023GI Jive, Music

The jukebox of the air by and for enlisted men. Playlist: Tommy Dorsey plays, Mandy Make Up Your Mind. News item, In Allaskan waters a downed bomber is kept afloat…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Shirley Ross, Carmen Miranda. ep100, 440108

By Keith January 8, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Shirley Ross, she starts the all musical program off. She sings, Singing In My Heart. Harry James chats a little with Shirley, and dips into the mail bag.…

Jubilee – C P Johnson, Etta James. ep57, 431213

By Keith December 13, 2021Jubilee, Music

Host is Ernie Whitman, who introduces bandleader C P Johnson. He kicks off with, Southern Fried. Ida James talks with Ernie, and dips into the mailbag. She sings her hit,…

Jubilee – Earl Hines, June Richmond. ep106, 441127

By Keith November 27, 2021Jubilee, Music

Audio is weak, has low resolution, and fades in spots. Playlist: Ernie Whitman calls on Earl Hines to play, Keep on Jumping. Slim of, Slim and Slam talks with Ernie…