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.
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Today's Tunes:
1. The Very Thought Of You - Al Bowlly
2. What is It That Tastes Like Gravy? - Tampa Red
3. Digging My Potatoes - Lead Belly, Brownie McGhee, Willie The Lion Smith, Pops Foster
4. Crackers, Cheese, And Beer - Bob Wiliiams and Band
5. When I Had But Fifty Cents - Peg Moreland
6. Turkey In The Straw - Darrel Fischer and his Log-Jammers
7. Turkey In The Straw - Freddie "Schnickelfritz" Fisher and his Orchestra
8. The Drunkard Song (There Is A Tavern In The Town) - Rudy Vallee
9. When There's Tears In The Eyes Of A Potato - Hoosier Hot Shots
10. All That Meat And No Potatoes - Fats Waller and his Rhythm
11. Thanks - Bing Crosby
12. Thanks A Million - Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra
13. My Horses Ain't Hungry - The DeZurik Sisters (The Cackle Sisters)
14. Turkey Gobbler - Theron Hale and Daughters
15. Thanks For The Buggy Ride - Johnny Marvin ("The Ukulele Ace")
16. Thanks For Ev'rything - Connie Boswell with Woody Herman and his Orchestra
17. Thanks For The Heartaches - Elton Britt
18. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You - Chick Bullock's Levee Loungers
19. Christmas Time Blues - Casey Bill and his Orchestra
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