GI Jive – Tommy Dorsey, Mandy Make Up Your Mind. ep271, 1943
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…
Command Performance – Shirley Ross, Carmen Miranda. ep100, 440108
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
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
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…
Jubilee – Phil Moore, Lionel Hampton, Golden Gate Quartet. ep53, 431115
Phil Moore substitutes for Ernie Whitman, but there's still no substitute for those jivey introductions. Lionel Hampton plays, Ladies Be Good. Next up is the Golden Gate Quartet who sing,…
Bing Crosby (General Electric) Ella Fitzgerald. ep53, 531227
After minimal introduction, Bing kicks off the show. Playlist Cozy Little Corner. (Bing Crosby) Bing jokes with Ken about Christmas gifts, particularly ones for Bob Hope. Going on television, and…
Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Abbott And Costello, Fats Waller. 431204.
Hosted by Dinah Shore. Playlist: li>Dinah opens with, Shoo Shoo Baby. She takes a moment to dip into the mailbag for some greetings. Lulu Belle and Scotty sing, Down to…
Retro OTRDiary 16 Salute to Gene Autry (retro496)
We feature Gene autry with this salute. Starting with an early song, and lots of biographical trivia for you. From Wikkipedia: Orvon Grover Autry was born September 29, 1907 near…
Jubilee – Count Basie Teddy Wilson. 431130
In the absence of Ernie Whitman, a substitute announcer, carries the functions of emcee. Count Basey is introduced, and starts right in with the Wood Choppers Ball. Count Basy calls…
Jubilee – Harlan Leonard, Delta Rhythm Boys. 431108
In the usual slangy style, the announcer introduces host, Ernie Witman. Ernie turns the show over to Harlon Leonard who plays a tune. Next up, the Delta Rhythm Boys sing,…