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Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
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Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.comSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonoldtimefunToday's Tunes:Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty1. Masculine Women, Feminine Men - The Savoy Havana Band2. I've Found A New Baby - Lionel Hampton3. You're Gonna Lose Your Gal - Henry "Red" Allen4. It's Tight Like That - Jimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra5. She's In The Graveyard Now - Earl McDonald's Original Louisville Jug Band6. Please Don't Holler Mama - Clifford Hayes and the Dixieland Jug Blowers7. My Good Gal's Gone Blues - Jimmie Rodgers8. St. Louis Blues - Jim and Bob9. Doctor Jazz - Jelly Roll Morton and his Red Hot Peppers10. The Monkey Doodle-Doo - Busse's Buzzards11. That Doggone Dog Of Mine - The Three Keys12. The Sheik Of Araby - Fats Waller13. Huggable Kissable You - Billy Bartholomew and his Orchestra14. Don't The New Low-Down - Bill Robinson with Irving Mills and his Hotsy-Totsy Gang15. Give Me A Ukulele And A Ukulele Baby - Irving Aaronson and his Commanders16. Dixie Doorway - Cab Calloway17. Ev'rything Is Hotsy Totsy Now - The California Ramblers18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton19. Is Everybody Happy Now? - Ted LewisCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.comSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonoldtimefunToday's Tunes:Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty1. Mysterious Mose - Ted Weems2. The Little Man Who Wasn't There - Mildred Bailey3. The Cat - Harry Reser4. Moanin' At Midnight - Howlin' Wolf5. Dem Dry Bones - The Delta Rhythm Boys6. She Belongs To The Devil - Washboard Sam7. That Old Black Magic - Keely Smith and Louis Prima8. Tain't No Sin (To Take Off Your Skin) - Fred Hall9. The House Is Haunted - Roy Fox10. Minnie The Moocher At The Morgue - Smiley Burnette11. Devil Got My Woman - Skip James12. See That My Grave's Kept Clean - Blind Lemon Jefferson13. Teddy Bear's Picnic - Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra14. Monstro The Whale - Kay Kyser15. The Skeleton In The Closet - Louis Armstrong and Jimmy Dorsey16. The Boogie Man - Chick Bullock17. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton18. The Headless Horseman - Bing CrosbyCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.comSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshowToday's Tunes:Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty1. The Man From The South (With A Big Cigar In His Mouth) - Ted Weems2. Give Me The Simple Life - Bing Crosby3. I Love A Ukulele - Annette Hanshaw4. Ain't That A Grand And Glorious Feeling? - Johnny Marvin5. From The Indies To The Andies In His Undies - Hoosier Hot Shots6. Bill Bailey - Homer And Jethro7. Back In My Home - Frank Hutchinson8. I Never Had The Blues (Until I Left Old Dixieland) - Emmett Miller9. Some Of These Days - Sophie Tucker and Ted Lewis10. St. Louis Blues - Cliff Edwards11. 'Tain't No Sin - George Olsen12. Cow Cow Boogie - Ella Mae Morse13. Managua, Nicaragua - Freddy Martin and his Orchestra14. Red Wing - Brother Bones and his Shadows15. Sweet Georgia Brown - Brother Bones and his Shadows16. Dear Hearts And Gentle People - Donald Peers17. Cruising Down The River (On A Sunday Afternoon) - Frankie Carle and his Orchestra18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton19. Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) - Perry Como Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Here's a fun bonus for ya! Blues musician Charlie Parr chats with me about the history of jug band blues and hokum music - and it's influence on his original songs. Watch this interview here: https://youtu.be/t2BYvN86SXE?si=9Hyjn6tovpE39IVfThis interview is from a 2015 documentary film called "Jug Band Hokum" directed by my wife Kitty Norton. Watch this wild film (it's not for kids) for FREE here: https://youtu.be/7IdymxWcktgSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow#americana #blues #musichistory78, 78rpm, 78 rpm, record collecting, record collection, record collector, shellac records, phonograph, phonograph records, 78s, vinyl, radio, radio show, old-time radio show, old time radio show, vintage music, folk music, old-time music, bluegrass, country music, ragtime, swing jazz, jazz, music, vaudeville, history, podcast, jack norton, podcaster, retro, vintage, cozy music, jug band, hokum, funny, humor, comedy, Americana, history podcast, music history, dad jokes, jokes, classic radio
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.comSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshowToday's Tunes:Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty1. High Society - Jack Teagarden2. Georgia On My Mind - Anita O' Day with Gene Krupa and his Orchestra3. Roll Out Of Bed With A Smile - George Olsen4. Painting The Clouds With Sunshine - Nick Lucas5. You're Driving Me Crazy - Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians6. Room Full Of Roses - Eddy Howard and Vic Damone7. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone - The Mills Brothers with Tommy Dorsey8. In A Little Hula Heaven - Lani McIntire and his Hawaiians9. It Goes Like This That Funny Melody - Cliff Edwards10. She's A Hum Dum Dinger - Jimmie Davis11. South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way) - Gene Autry12. When I Stopped Running I Was At Home - Dixieland Jug Blowers13. Jive Man Blues - Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon14. The Dirty Dozen - Speckled Red15. Take It Easy - Speckled Red16. Oh You Devil You - Oliver Brown17. When You Were Sweet Sixteen - Al Jolson18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton19. Lunar Rhapsody - Les BaxterCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.78, 78rpm, 78 rpm, record collecting, record collection, record collector, shellac records, phonograph, phonograph records, 78s, vinyl, radio, radio show, old-time radio show, old time radio show, vintage music, folk music, old-time music, bluegrass, country music, ragtime, swing jazz, jazz, music, vaudeville, history, podcast, jack norton, podcaster, retro, vintage, cozy music, jug band, hokum, funny, humor, comedy, Americana, history podcast, music history, dad jokes, jokes, classic radio
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.comSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshowToday's Tunes:Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty1. It's Only A Paper Moon - Ella Fitzgerald with the Delta Rhythm Boys2. Love Somebody - Doris Day3. Make Believe Island - Jan Savitt4. Manhattan Serenade - Harry James5. Misirlou - Jan August6. Please No Squeeze Da Banana - Louis Prima7. Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' - June Christy8. On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Jo Stafford and the Pied Pipers9. The Lure Of The South - Mamie Smith10. Get On Board, Little Chillun - Ella Mae Morse with Freddie Slack and his Orchestra11. Mountain Dew - Grandpa Jones12. I'm A Man Of Constant Sorrow - The Stanley Brothers with the Clinch Mountain Boys13. Rocky Road Blues - Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys14. Great Speckle Bird - Roy Acuff and his Crazy Tennesseans15. Night Train To Memphis - Roy Acuff16. Dust On The Bible - The Bailes Brothers17. Charleston - Brother Bones and his Shadows18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton19. You Call It Madness - Russ ColumboCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.comSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshowToday's Tunes:Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty1. Get Out Those Old Records - Guy Lombardo2. She's Funny That Way - Billie Holiday3. Walkin' My Baby Back Home - Nat King Cole4. The Jones Boy - The Mills Brothers5. I'm Knee Deep In Daises - Whispering Jack Smith6. Hot Dogs Made Thier Name - Wilmoth Houdini and his Royal Calypso Orchestra7. Hot Dogs - Blind Lemon Jefferson8. Mr. McTell Got The Blues - Blind Willie McTell9. Trouble In Mind - Lonnie Johnson with Karl Jones10. Beaver Slide Rag - Peg Leg Howell and Eddie Anthony11. Hobo Bill's Last Ride - Jimmie Rodgers12. Mal Hombre - Lydia Mendoza13. Se Me Fue Mi Amor (My Love Has Gone) - Carmen Y Laura14. Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Nick Lucas15. My Song Of The Nile - Nick Lucas16. Ukulele Lady - Lee Morse17. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You - Nashville Washboard Band18. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack NortonCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.comSupport the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshowToday's Tunes:Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty1. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Les Paul with Bing Crosby2. Powder Your Face With Sunshine - Evelyn Knight and the Stardusters3. My Walking Stick - The Golden Gate Quartet4. The Man On The Flying Trapeze - Henry Hall with the BBC Dance Orchestra5. She's Making Whoopee In Hell Tonight - Lonnie Johnson6. He's A Jelly Roll Baker - Lonnie Johnson7. Come On Back - Washboard Sam8. Medley Of Jamaica Mento - Lord Fly with Dan Williams and his Orchestra9. Hapa Haloe Hula Girl - Cuarteto Hawaiiano Kalama10. My Hula Girl - Charles Kama and his Moana Hawaiians11. I Still Get A Thrill Thinking Of You - Lee Morse and her Blue Grass Boys12. Dixie Cannonball - Gene Autry13. Desert Hokum - The Farr Brothers14. Lazy River - The Farr Brothers15. It's Only A Paper Moon - Lee Wiley16. Mary From The Dairy - Max Miller17. Moonlight Saving Time - Maurice Chevalier18. Caravan - Les Paul and his Trio19. Blue Prairie - Sons of the Pioneers20. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack NortonCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues
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Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
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