Swing – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

"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 – Jack Benny, James Cagney. ep156, 441230

By Keith December 30, 2023Command Performance, Music

Audio isn't so good. Jack Benny and Deanna Durbin talk about his recent USO tour to the South Pacific, and generally tell jokes and puns. Deanna sings, Walk Alone. Deanna…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Friday Night Sociable. (Date Unknown, 1933.)

By Keith December 28, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

From an unknown date thought to be in 1933. One of the oldest surviving recordings from Lum and Abner. Sponsored by Ford. As we look in on Pine Ridge tonight,…

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

Spike Jones – The Three Sons. 471205

By Keith December 5, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Features Spike Jones, the City Slickers, and the Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike opens with, Yes We Have No Bananas. Spike talks with Dorothy about getting her Christmas gift.…

Sons of the Pioneers (Teleways Transcriptions) ep1, First Song – On The Rhythm Range

By Keith November 17, 2023Music, Sons of the Pioneers

Playlist: On The Rhythm Range. Swannee River (Carl Farr, Hugh Parks). Froggie Went a Courting. Beautiful Dreamer (Floyd Terryman). Song of the Rover.

Spike Jones – Garry Moore. 450617

By Keith November 10, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Tonight's guest is Gary Moore. Playlist: I'm Beginning to See the Light. Francis Langford. Francis, Ken, and Spike talk…

Your Hit Parade – First Song, Stop Beating Round The Mulberry Bush (#2). 381022

By Keith November 3, 2023Music, Your Hit Parade

With a shift to a 30 minute format, this musical show features comedian WC Fields, and Al Goodman's orchestra. Playlist: Stop Beating Around the Mulberry Bush, ranked: 2 While a…

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…

Bing Crosby – Guest: Marlene Dietrich. ep106, 520507

By Keith September 15, 2023Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Calendar observances kick off the show, and ar the target of joking around. Be kind to animals week. Irish linen week. Bing sings, I Love My Baby. Bing sings,…

Spike Jones – Groucho Marx. 450610

By Keith July 26, 2023Music, Spike Jones

Sponsor: Chase and Sandborne. Announcer: Ken Carpenter. Hosted by Francis Langford and Spike Jones. Playlist: Sentimental Journey. Francis Langford. Francis and Spike talk about the new Navy uniforms. Clowie. Spike…

Your Hit Parade – First Song, Sing Baby Sing (#5). 361021

By Keith July 21, 2023Music, Your Hit Parade

The top 15 tunes you like best this week in 1936, based on nationwide surveys. Playlist: Swing Baby Swing, ranked: 5 I Can't Escape From You, ranked, 14 You Turn…