Music From 100 Years Ago

Vocal Groups 1910-1945

20 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Performers include: The American Quartet, The Boswell Sisters, The Rhythm Boys, The Mills Brothers, The Andrews Sisters and The Pied Pipers. Songs in...

St. Patrick's Day 2010

16 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Irish music for Saint Patrick's Day. Performers include: Michael Coleman, Delia Murphey, Paddy Killoran, John McCormack, William Butler Yeats and Leo ...

Million-selling Records World War 2 Part 2

07 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Million-selling records from the last two years of the Second World War.  Songs include: Caldonia, Opus 1, Rum and Coca Cola, Sentimental Journey, Ap...

Chopin Bicentennial

01 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

A special podcast for the 200th birthday of Fredric Chopin. Works include the Minute Waltz, the Scherzo #3, the B Minor Sonata, The Etude #3 Op. 3 and...

Million Sellers of World War 2 Part 1

28 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Million-selling records from the World War 2 era. Songs include: Pistol Packin Mama, Paper Doll, Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition and Cow Cow B...

Jug Bands 1920s & 1930s

23 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Musicians include: The Memphis Jug Band, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Ma Rainey, Tampa Red and Jimmie Rodgers.  Songs Include: Bring It With You When You C...

Hollywood Musicals 1930s

14 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Songs from the golden age of Hollywood musicals. Perormers include: Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Shirley Temple and Bob Hope. Song includ...

Valentine's Day 2010

07 Feb 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Love songs from the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Songs include: I'm In the Mood for Love, Till Then, Side By Side and I Wanna Be Loved By You.  Performers inc...

Jubilee Highlights

30 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Excerpts from Jubilee, a little-known radio programs produced by Armed Forces Radio during the World War II era and aimed at African-American servicem...

Happy Birtday Mozart

27 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

A special, short podcast honoring Mozart on his 254th birthday. Music includes Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja from the Magic Flute and the first movement...

V-Discs Part 2

23 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Special records made for the military during World War II.  Songs include: Anchors Away, Let's Fall In Love, Who's On First, Blues In Berlin, When I ...

Centenials 2010

16 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Musicians born 100 years ago this year, including: Django Reinhardt, Artie Shaw, Kitty Carlisle , Samuel Barber, Howlin Wolf and Eddie Duchin. Music ...

Rainbows

10 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: There's a Rainbow Round My Shoulder, Look to the Rainbow, Rainbow Rhapsody and God Gave Noah the Rainbow sign. Performers include: Ell...

1910

03 Jan 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The hits from a century ago.  Songs include: By the Light of the Silvery Moon, We parted on the Shore, I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now and Silver Bell...

Leftovers #8

26 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Records left off of previous podcasts. Songs include: Sabre Dance, Nightmare, Come Rain Or Come Shine and Blue Shadows On the Trail.  Performers incl...

V-Discs Part 1

19 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Special records made for the military during the World War II era.  Songs include: Pistol Packin Mama, Song of India, Baby Won't You Please Come Home...

Beethoven's Birthday 2009

16 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

A special, short podcast celebrating the 239th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven.  The show includes Artur Schnabel performing the first movement of t...

Christmas 2009

13 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The annual Christmas show. Songs include: Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Winter Wonderland, The Nutcracker, Jingle Bells and Silent Night. Performers inclu...

Johnny Mercer Part 2

06 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

More songs from lyricist, Johnny Mercer. Songs include: Blues in the Night, Tangerine, Laura, Autumn Leaves and Dream. Performers include; Vaughn Mon...

Johnny Mercer Part 1

29 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the 100th birthday of songwriter, Johnny Mercer.  Songs include: Lazy Bones, Too Marvelous For Words, I Thought About You and Day In Day ...

Gospel

22 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, On the Battlefield, God's Got a Crown and God Shall Wipe All Tears Away. Performers include: The Fisk Jubile...

Million Selling Records 1938-9

14 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Million selling records from the late 1930s.  Songs include: Little Brown Jug, Lili Marlene, Body and Soul, Three Little Fishes and Moonlight Serenad...

Million Selling Records 1930s Part 1

07 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Heartaches, I Want To Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart, Tiger Rag, The Beer Barrel Polka and Jalousie. Artists include: The Andrews Sisters, B...

Glen Miller Covers

31 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Miller hits performed by rival bands. Musicians include: Count Basie, The Andrews Sisters, Benny Goodman and John Kirby. Songs include: Moonli...

Trick or Treat

24 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Music for Halloween, plus a tribute to Edgar Allen Poe.  Songs include: The House Is Haunted, Mr Ghost Goes to Town, Danse Macabre, The Ghost of Smok...

Harmonica

17 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Early 20th Century harmonica greats, including: Sonny Terry, Larry Adler, Sonny Boy Williamson #1, DeFord Bailey and Gwen Foster. Songs include: Slo...

Art Tatum's 100th Birtday

13 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

A special, short podcast celebrating the 100th anniversary of jazz pianist, Art Tatum's birth.  Songs include: Tiger Rag, Wee Baby Blues and It Had t...

Ladies Sing the Blues

11 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Classic female blues singers from the 1920s & 1930s, including, Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Ida Cox, Victoria Spivey and Ethyl Waters. Songs include: Co...

Johnny Burke

03 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The songs of lyricist, Johnny Burke.  Songs include: Swinging on a Star, I've Got a Pocketfull of Dreams. What's New and Pennies From Heaven. Perfor...

Tis Autumn

27 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs for the Fall season, including: Shine on Harvtest Moon, School Days, Autumn Serenade, September Song and October Twilight. Performers include: ...

Empire State

20 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Musicians from New York state, including: Jimmy Durante, Cab Calloway, Fanny Brice, Willie the Lion Smith and Annette Handshaw. Songs include: I Can ...

Classical Music Month

13 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating classical music month and the bicentennial of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn.  Works include: Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture, Spinning S...

More Stomps

05 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Special Delivery Stomp, Cotton Club Stomp, Frog Tongue Stomp and Osage Stomp. Performers include: Lovie Austin, Duke Ellington, Artie ...

Country Music from the 1930s

29 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Performers include: Jimmie Rodgers, Gene Autry, Patsy Montana, Bill Monroe, Bob Wills and the Carter Family. Songs include: Great Speckled Bird, Old ...

Fats Waller, Songwriter

23 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The songs of Thomas Waller, including: Ain't Misbehavin, The Joint is Jumpin, Honysuckle Rose and A Handfull of Keys. Performers include: James P Joh...

Brothers and Sisters

16 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Brother and sister acts, including: The Andrews Sisters, The Mills Brothers, The Brox Sisters and The Dorsey Brothers. Songs include: My Old Flame, L...

In Memoriam: Les Paul

14 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

A special podcast in tribute to the late guitarist and recording pioneer, Les Paul.  The podcast contains a complete transcription of an episode from...

Love Songs of Summer

08 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Love Walked In, Heart and Soul, I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me, These Foolish Things and Your Eyes Have Told Me What I Did...

Windy Songs

31 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about wind, including: Ill Wind, Trade Winds, The Breeze and I and Gone With the Wind.  Performers include: The Six jumping Jacks, Art Tatum, X...

Missouri

25 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Musicians from the Show-Me state, including, Big Joe Turner, Josephine Baker, Charlie Parker, Scott Joplin and The Four Vagabonds. Songs include: Cal...

Leftovers #7

18 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Records left off of previous podcasts. Songs include: Old Fashioned Love, Autumn Leaves, Sophisticated Lady and Exactly Like You. Performers include:...

Billie Holiday Anniversary

15 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Billie Holiday, a special, short podcast featuring three classic Holiday recordings.

Western Swing

11 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Early western swing bands.  Bands and performers include:  The Light Crust Doughboys, Milton Brown, Bob Wills, Spade Cooley, The Hillbilly Boys, C...

Clarinet Jazz

04 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Clarinetists include: Johnny Dodds, Sidney Bechet, Artie Shaw, Barney Bigard, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Jimmie Noone and Pee Wee Russel. Music inc...

Fourth of July

26 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: You're a Grand Old Flag, We'll Meet Again, God Bless America and Song of Freedom. Performers include: NBC Symphony, Bing Crosby, U.S. ...

Fathers

20 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about dear old dad. Songs include: That Silver-haired Daddy of Mine, My Old Man, Daddy and Home and When Daddy Sings the Little Ones to Sleep. ...

Shadow Music

13 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about shadows, including: Shadows on the Wall, Me and My Shadow, Dancing Shadows and the Shadow Waltz.  Performers include: Louis Prima. Bing...

Bach

06 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Early 20th Century recordings of Bach's music, including movements from Brandenburg Concertos 2 & 4, Cello Suite #3, Orchestral Suite # 3 and the Prel...

Ellington Covers

30 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Cover versions of Duke Ellington tunes.  Songs include: Mood Indigo, It Don't Mean a Thing, Take the A Train, All Too Soon and Caravan. Performers i...

Stride Piano

23 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Pianists include: James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Art Tatum,  Dorothy Donegan , Joe Sullivan and Jimmy Yancey. Songs include: Carolina Shout, Handful...

The Five Ws and How

16 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs with who, what, where, when, why and how in the title.  Songs include: Where Are You? ,Who's Sorry Now?, When Did You Leave Heaven? and How Can...

Mother's Day

09 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Mother's Day in words and music.  Songs include: Mother of Mine, I Still Have You, You Will Never Miss Your Mother Until She's Gone, My ...

Ain't Songs

02 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Ain't Misbehavin, Ain't She Sweet, I Ain't Got Nobody and You Ain't Heard Nothin Yet. Performers include: Fats Waller, Ruth Etting, Mi...

Duets Part 3

25 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

 Musical Pairs.  Musicians include: Bing Crosby and Johnny Mercer, Tom Darby and Jimmy Tarleton, Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson and Hoagy Carmichael...

Centennials

19 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the births of Benny Goodman, Carmen Miranda, Burl Ives, Lester Young ,Maybell Carter, Victor Borge and Gene Krupa...

Jimmy McHugh

12 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The life and work of songwriter, Jimmy McHugh, including: I'm In the Mood For Love, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, On the Sunny Side of the Stre...

Night Songs

04 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Were the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day, Tonight's the Night With Baby, I'll See You In My Dreams and Night on the Water. ...

Tennessee

28 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Musicians from the Volunteer State including: Bessie Smith, Roy Acuff, Uncle Dave Macon, Sleepy John Estes, Lovie Austin and the Memphis Jug Band.  S...

Trumpet Music

23 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Trumpet, cornet and bugle music, including: sounds of King Tut's trumpet, Dippermouth Blues, Weather Bird, Flight of the Bumblebee and the Last Post. ...

Irish Tunes

17 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

For St. Patrick's Day, a program of Irish music. Songs include: By the Lakes of Killarney, When Irish Eyes are Smiling, From Galway to Dublin, Paddy D...

3rd Anniversary Show

13 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

For the third annivarsary of the podcast, some of the host's favorite records.  Songs include: Rose Room, The Whistler and His Dog, I Got Rhythm, Fis...

Angel Songs

08 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Got a Date With an Angel, Angel Child, And the Angels Sing and I'm No Angel. Performers include: Count Basie, May West, Hal Kemp, Wing...

Fire Songs

28 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: You Set Me On Fire, Fire Department Blues, I'm Playing With Fire and Baltimore Fire. Performers include: Bing Crosby, Cal Stewart, Haz...

Gus Kahn

15 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs by lyricist, Gus Kahn, including: Carolina in the Morning, Toot Toot Tootsie, Love me or Leave Me and It Had to be You.  Singers include: Al Jo...

Be My Valentine

07 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Love songs for Valentine's Day, including: How My Sweetie Loves Me, Love Walked In, We're Back Togetheer and Will You Love Me in December.  Artists i...

Harlem Renaissance

01 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Music of the Harlem Renaissance.  Performers include: Paul Robeson, Bill Robinson, Ethyl Waters, Duke Ellington and the Reverend Gary Davis.  Songs ...

Mozart's Birthday

24 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

  Music for Mozart's birthday. Music includes: Jupiter Symphony, Clarinet Quintet, Queen of the Night Aria and Piano Concerto 21. Performers includ...

Home Sweet Home

17 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Songs of home including: Let's Spend the Evening at Home, Goin Home, Baby Won't You Please Come Home and No Place Like Home.  Performers include: Bin...

Torch Singers

11 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Torch Singers of the 1920s and 1930s, including: Libby Holman, Josephine Baker, Helen Morgan, Marion Harris and Frances Langford. Songs include: Love...

1909

03 Jan 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The hits from 100 years ago, including: I've Got Rings on My Fingers, Let's Go Into a Picture Show, The National Emblem and I Love My Wife, But Oh You...

Leftovers Number Six

28 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Records left off of previous podcasts. Music includes: God's Got a Crown, Grinder Man Blues, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Horses and Tea For Two.  Perform...

Great Depression

20 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs from the Great Depression, including: Brother Can You Spare a Dime?, Wrap Up Your Troubles in Dreams, Hobo Jungle Blues and When You Wish Upon a...

Beethoven's Birthday

16 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

For Beethoven's birthday, a special, short podcast featuring the final movment of the symphony #6 by the BBC Symphony conducted by Arturo Toscanini fr...

The Christmas Show

13 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas records from the teens through the 30s.  Songs include:  I Want You For Christmas, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, The Nutcracker and Auld ...

Drags

06 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Blue Drag, Varsity Drag, Saratoga Drag and Five O'Clock Drag.  Performers include: Cab Calloway, George Olson, Jelly Roll Morton and C...

Count Up 1 to 8

28 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

More number songs including: Dinner at Eight, Five Foot Two, You Are the One and Three O' Clock in the Morning. Artist include: Gene Austin, Hazel Sc...

Countdown 7 to 1

22 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs with numbers in the titles; plus pointless trivia about numbers.  Songs include: Tea For Two, The Fives, I'm In Seventh Heaven and Three Little...

Star Songs

15 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about stars.  Songs include: Dancing Under the Stars, Come Down My Evening Star, I Saw Stars and Stardust.  Performers include: Lillian Russel...

Boogie Woogie Part 2

08 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

The musicians who brought boogie woogie into mainstream popularity in the 1930s and 1940s.  Pianists include: Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, Meade Lux ...

Boogie Woogie Part 1

01 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Early boogie woogie pianists including: Jimmy Blythe, Cow Cow Davenport, Pinetop Smith and Romeo Nelson. Tunes include: Pinetop's Boogie Woogie, Chic...

Halloween Show

25 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Music for Halloween, including: Haunted House Blues, The Skeleton in the Closet, Mr Ghost Goes to Town and Graveyard Blues. Performers include: Helen...

Happy Songs

18 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs with happy in the title.  Songs include: Happy Days Are Here Again, Is Everybody Happy?, Let Me Sing and I'm Happy and There's Always a Happy E...

Delta Blues

12 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Early Mississippi Delta Blues Singers, including: Charley Patton, Son House, Bo Carter, Robert Johnson and Blind Willie McTell. Songs include: Scream...

Birds

29 Sep 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about birds, including: Bye Bye Blackbird, Turkey in the Straw, Bluebird Blues and The Bird on Nelly's Hat. Artists include: Al Jolson, Bing Cr...

More Piano Music

21 Sep 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Piano music of all types.  Pianists include: Teddy Wilson, Ignaz Paderewski, George Gershwin, Art Tatum and Arizona Dranes. Music Includes: Honky To...

Isham Jones

14 Sep 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Music by bandleader and songwriter Isham Jones. Songs include: I'll See You in My Dreams, Wabash Blues, There is No Greater Love and Stardust. Other ...

Transportation

07 Sep 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs involving cars, trains, planes and boats. Songs include: In My Merry Oldsmobile, The Wreck of the Old 97, Come Josephine in My Flying Machine an...

Mississippi

31 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

This week, musicians from Mississippi, including: Jimmie Rodgers, Mississippi John Hurt, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Sonny Boy Williamson...

Fruit Basket

24 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about fruit, including: Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries, I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time, On a Coconut Island and Black Raspberry Jam. P...

Xylophones

16 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Xylophone, marimba and vibraphone recordings.  Songs include: Triplets, Who's Sorry Now?, Memories of You and Avelon. Artists include: Lionel Hampto...

Walter Donaldson

10 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Music by songwriter, Walter Donaldson.  Songs include: Carolina in the Morning, My Blue Heaven, Love Me or Leave Me and You're Driving Me Crazy. Per...

1929 Part 4

01 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs include: Happy Days, I Faw Down, When You're Smiling, Train Whistle Blues and Sweetheart of Yesterday. Artists include: The Casa Loma Orchestra...

Orchestral Music

25 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Music includes: Liszt's Hungarian Rhaposdy 2, Beethoven's Egmont Overture and Smetana's Bartered Bride Overture. Conductors include: Leopold Stokowsk...

Money Songs

19 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about money, including: We're in the Money, Broke and Hungry, Don't Let Your Deal Go Down and Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Musicians include: ...

Summer Love Songs

12 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Love songs for summer. Artists include: Sir Harry Lauder, Josephine Baker, Enrico Caurso, Lee Morse and Maurice Chevalier. Songs include: Old Fashion...

Million Selling Records 1920s

05 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Records that topped one million in sales.  Songs include; Dardenella, The Prisoner's Song, Sonny Boy and Down Hearted Blues. Performers include: Al ...

Independence Day

30 Jun 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Patriotic songs for July 4th.  Songs include: National Emblem, America, Any Place the Old Flag Flies and Keep the Home Fires Burning. Performers inc...

Georgia Songs

21 Jun 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about Georgia and musicians from the peach state.  Songs include: Sweet Georgia Brown, Savannah Mama, Georgia Bound and Everything is Peaches D...

Rainy Songs

14 Jun 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Songs about Rain.  Songs include: Call Me Up Some Rainy Afternoon, Stormy Weather, Rainy Nights and I'm Dancing on a Rainbow.Musicians include: Bessi...

Horses

08 Jun 2008

Contributed by Lukas

A tribute to our equine friends.  Songs include: The Horse Trot, Empty Saddles, Racehorse Blues and My Old Saddle Horse Is Missing. Performers inclu...