Hymns – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Bing Crosby (NBC Kraft Music Hall) Christmas Show. 441221

By Keith December 4, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist Adeste Fideles, Come All Ye Faithful. (Bing and studio audience) Salute to visiting Waves in the audience. Jingle Bells. I Dream of You. (Eugene Baird) Making Believe. (Bing Crosby)…

Story Behind The Song – Rock Of Ages. ep23, 311016

By Keith September 26, 2020Documentary and Interview

When a lad of 16 travels with his mother through the Irish countryside, the widow and her son are inspired by the music coming from a chapel service. Young Augusta…

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…

Story Behind the Song – Blest Be The Tie. ep2, 310521

By Keith January 19, 2020Documentary and Interview

For many years Rev Fawcet had dreamed of moving up to a more prominent church. A letter finally arrives with the long-awaited news. John and his wife now need to…

Mothers Best Flour – Faded Love And Winter Roses. ep25, 510209.

By Keith February 9, 2019Mothers Best, Music

Announcer is Louie Buck, and the music is by Hank Williams and his band of studio musicians. Playlist: Hank Williams sings, Faded Love and Winter Roses. The band plays, Fire…

Mothers Best Flour I Just Don’t Like This Kind Of Living. ep19, 510201.

By Keith February 1, 2018Mothers Best, Music

They're all in their places with bright shining faces, and this is the way Hank Williams and his crew deliver the classic country tunes. Playlist: Hank sings, I Just Don't…

Sunday Down South – Reverent Music Selections. 450415

By Keith July 23, 2017Music

Louie Buck. Harold Johnson's String Orchestra, and Chorale. Guest vocals: Emma Pitts. Just one week after Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945. Sunday Down South turns the full 30…

Mothers Best Flour – First Song, Mind Your Own Business. ep15, 510126.

By Keith October 12, 2015Mothers Best, Music

BHank Williams sings the blues as he cranks out a few Country classics. Playlist: Mind Your Own Business. Insist on Mother's Best for valuable vitamins, and special offers right on…

Mothers Best Flour – First Song, Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain. ep11, 510122.

By Keith January 22, 2015Mothers Best, Music

That Lovesick Blues Boy is back to chat with his studio musicians, sell a few biscuits, and sing us a few classic tunes. Playlist: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.…

Down Our Way – The New School Teacher. ep14, 1932

By Keith June 21, 2014Down Our Way, Drama

A new school teacher is coming to town, and expectations are that the teacher ought to help sing with the choir. How will Patience feel about having the new soprano…