Jazz – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

GI Jive – Benny Goodman – Lets Dance (AFRS). ep465

By Keith February 9, 2025GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Benny Goodman plays, Let's Dance. Henry Bussi plays, Hurry Home. Erskine Hawkins plays, Tuxedo Junction. Maxine Sullivan sings, Cow Cow Boogie.

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – New Years Eve Party With Fred Waring. ep497, 461231

By Keith December 31, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Music

OK, it's not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week's episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Command Performance – Christmas 1943. 431225

By Keith December 25, 2024Command Performance, Music

A super colossal show filled with stars. Bob Hope is the main host to kick things off. He jokes about Bing, Frank Sinatra, Christmas, and military life. Kay Kaiser performs,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive (AFRS) Glenn Miller, Hallelujah. ep459, 1943

By Keith December 15, 2024GI Jive, Music

Command Performance (AFRS) Christmas Special. 431225

By Keith November 30, 2024Command Performance, Music

Ken Carpenter introduces Bob Hope. Playlist: Bob Christmas command hope shares a poetic rating with the troops. His jokes include food, presence, craters, scotch, Hollywood space and soldiers lifestyles of…

GI Jive – Lucky Millender – Jitters(AFRS). ep450, 1943

By Keith November 24, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lester Jay, Bosun Mate 2nd Class takes the helm of the DJ duties today. Lucky Millender plays, Jitters. A humorous news item of a sailor home on leave. Artie Shaw…

GI Jive – Erskine Hawkins – Limehouse Blues. ep449, 1943

By Keith November 3, 2024GI Jive, Music

Donna Reed is the guest DJ. Playlist: Erskine Hawkins plays, Limehouse Blues. Donna reads a few requests and dedicates Bing Crosby's song, Coming in on A Wing and a Prayer.…

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…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

GI Jive – Lucky Millinder, Are You Ready. ep415, 1943

By Keith July 26, 2024GI Jive, Music

The DJ today is Frank Nelson as he gets the musical requests all cued up on the on air jukebox of the AEF. Playlist: Lucky Millander with Trevor Bacon on…