• Haunted Guitars, Lazy Bones, and Merry Ghosts!
    Oct 31 2025

    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.

    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com

    Today's Tunes:

    1. Haunted Guitar - Billy Mure (Cosmic 1002)
    2. Haunted House - Lonnie Johnson And Elmer Snowden (Bluesville BVLP1011)
    3. Skull And Cross Bones - Sparkle Moore With Dan Belloc And His Orchestra (Fraternity F751)
    4. El Muerto Se Fue De Rumba (The Ghost Goes Slumming) - Marga Llergo And Rafael Mendez With The Pan American Orchestra (American Pan 021)
    5. Lazy Bones - Johnny Mercer (Varsity 8031)
    6. Dry Bones - Fats Waller And His Rhythm (His Masters Voice 9885)
    7. Dry Bones - Delta Rhythm Boys (RCA Victor 20-2460)
    8. Ghost Town - Reggie Goff With The Velvetone (London 543)
    9. The Merry Ghost From Chatham Square - Henri Rene Mussette Orchestra (Standard T5004)
    10. Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater - Unknown (The Record Guild Of America 5002P)
    11. Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - Louis Prima And His New Orleans Gang (Vocalion 3388)
    12. Save The Bones For Henry Jones - Nat King Cole And Johnny Mercer (Capitol 15000)
    13. The Haunted House - New Mayfair Dance Orchestra (His Masters Voice 6088)
    14. Blakulla Schottis (Halloween Schottis) - Eddie Jarls Quartet (Scandinavia Records 1106)
    15. Dancing Goblin - The Six Nite Lights (Parlophone 2880)
    16. Haunted House Blues - Bessie Smith (Columbia 14010)

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    59 mins
  • Haunted Memories, Harvest Ghosts, and Halloween Hokum!
    Oct 21 2025

    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.


    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com


    Today's Tunes:


    1. The Witch Doctor's Swing - FreddieWolf (Merit 101)

    2. Jole Blon's Ghost - Wayne Raney (King 719)

    3. On October 31 (Halloween Song) - Bob Hannon With JerrySears And His Orchestra (Majestic 1080)

    4. Tain't No Sin To Dance Around In Your Bones - Sammy Fain With Jack Albins Hotel Pennsylvania Music (VelvetTone 2086-V)

    5. Mysterious Mose - Roy Evans With Rube Bloom And His Bayou Boys (Columbia 2186D)

    6. The House Is Haunted By The Echo Of Your Last Goodbye - Al Mitchell And His Orchestra (Bluebird B5416)

    7. Get Thee Behind Me Satan - Harriet Hilliard With Ozzie Nelson And His Orchestra (Brunswick 7607)

    8. Swamp Ghosts - Burke Bivens With Wayne King And His Orchestra (Victor 22600)

    9. Dry Bones - Sons Of Harmony (Signature 32003)

    10. Ghost Riders In The Sky (Square Dance Version) - Fenton "Jonesy" Jones And Rusty's Riders (MacGregor 679)

    11. Ghost Of Barrelhouse Joe - Four Chicks And Chuck (Cosmo 465)

    12. Do Memories Haunt You? - Jim Edward Brown And Maxine Brown (Fabor 122)

    13. Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - Midge Williams With Jerry Freeman And His Orchestra (Arc 7-02-08)

    14. My Heart Is Haunted By The Ghost Of Your Smile - Leslie Hutchinson (Parlophone 6306)

    15. Shine On Harvest Moon - The Plunkett Family (Essex 361)

    16. The Ghost Of Smokey Joe - Cab Calloway And His Orchestra (Vocalion 4807)

    17. With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm - Rudy Vallee And His Connecticut Yankees With Cyril Smith (Bluebird B-7078)

    18. The Ghost Of The St. Louis Blues - Emmett Miller And His Georgia Crackers With Phil Pavey (Okeh 41342)


    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 video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

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    59 mins
  • Honky Tonks, Lazy Bums, and Hick Jazz!
    Oct 14 2025

    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.

    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com

    Today's Tunes:

    1. Tia Juana - Harry Blons' Dixieland Band (Dixie Bouquet 13725)
    2. Honky Tonk Blues - Jimmie Davis and Brown's Musical Brownies (Decca 5400)
    3. It's Raining Here This Morning - Grandpa Jones (King 502)
    4. I'm Riding The Blinds On A Train Headed West - Frankie Wallace (Camero 0129)
    5. Hallelujah! I'm A Bum - "Lazy" Larry (Cameo 8296)
    6. Tennessee Mammy - Roy Collins' Dance Orchestra with Harry Crane (Jewel 5407)
    7. Bonnjazz (Hick Jazz) - Bergslagsmor Lydia Hedberg (Victor 78120)
    8. Little Boy Polka - Jolly Lumberjacks with Paul Zimmerman (FM 488)
    9. Sweet Violets - Pearl Trio (Pearl 62)

    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 video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

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    39 mins
  • Prairie Ramblers, Western Playboys, and Strip Polkas
    Oct 7 2025

    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.


    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com


    Today's Tunes:


    Doodle-Ee-Do - Ken Griffin (Rondo 130)

    Don't Bother Me - Western Playboys with Les Guthrie (Western Magic 1199)

    Strip Polka - Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and his Orchestra (Decca 18470)

    Take Me To The Land Of Jazz - Korn Kobblers with Stan Fritts (Varsity 3255)

    I've Had Those Lonesome Journey Blues All Day - Butterbeans and Susie with Eddie Heywood (Okeh 8209)

    Old Mississippi Moon - The Prairie Ramblers (Okeh 06053)

    Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing - Stanley Fritts and the Korn Kobblers (MGM 50030)

    Dusky Stevedore - Roy Evans (Columbia 1449_D)


    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 video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

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    27 mins
  • Lutefisk Lattes, Western Swing, and Hot Jazz!
    Oct 1 2025

    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.


    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com


    Today's Tunes:


    I Feel Like A Feather In The Breeze - Johnny Johnson and his Orchestra with Bob Treaster (Melotone 6-02-02)


    The Fishing Pole Song - Ruth Wallis (Wallis Original 2009)


    Old McDonald Had A Farm - The Kidoodlers (Conqueror 9068)


    Worried Mind - Texas Jim Lewis and his Lone Star Cowboys with Pete Wray (Decca 5901)


    My Lover On The Deep Blue Sea - The Carter Family (Montgomery Ward M-4320)


    The Lutefisk Song - Stan Boreson (Linden 143)


    Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee - Western Playboys with Les Guthrie (Western Magic 1203)


    Twelfth Street Rag - Pee Wee Hunt and his Orchestra (Capitol 15105)


    Don't Give Me No Goose For Christmas, Grandma - The Korn Kobblers (Columbia 20517)


    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 video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

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    35 mins
  • Waltzing Sinners, Weary Yodeling, and Lonely Cowboys
    Sep 24 2025


    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.


    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com


    Today's Tunes:


    Cuckoo Waltz - Ken Griffin (Rondo R-128)


    Sing You Sinners - The Charleston Chasers, with Roy Evans (Columbia 2133-D)


    The New St. Louis Blues - Roy Evans (Columbia 1697-D)


    Syncopated Yodelin' Man - Roy Evans (Columbia 1559-D)


    I Ain't Got Nobody - Emmett Miller and his Georgia Crackers with Gene Cobb (Bluebird B-6650)


    Prairie Blues - Phil Pavey (Okeh 45308)


    Weary Yodelin' Blues, Part 1 - Roy Evans (Columbia 15252-D)


    Too Young - Chiemi Eri (King Record C-806)


    Cowboy McTwitch - Freddie Fisher (FM 302)


    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 video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

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    36 mins
  • Happy Accidents, Hillbilly Hokum, and Lunar Theremins
    Sep 16 2025

    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.


    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com


    Today's Tunes:


    Saddle Your Blues To A Wild Mustang - Mound City Blue Blowers with Billy Wilson (Decca F-5926)


    The Love Bug Will Bite You (If You Don't Watch Out) - Pinky Tomlin with Texas Jim Lewis and his Band (Decca 3811)


    Is It True What They Say About Dixie? - Al Jolson and the Mills Brothers (Decca 24534)


    Hound Dog - Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton with Kansas Bill and his Orchestra (Peacock 1612)


    What's Wrong With Me - Bill Bill Broonzy (Okeh 6705)


    Oklahoma Hills - Jack Guthrie and his Oklahomans (Capitol 201)


    Seven Beers With The Wrong Woman - Karl and Harty (Okeh 05500)


    Turkey In The Straw - Darrell Fischer and his "Log-Jammers" (Standard T-2061)


    Wenn Du In Meinen Träumen Bei Mir Bist! - Rudi Schuricke (Polydor 48374)


    Lunar Rhapsody - Theremin with the Leslie Baxter Orchestra (Capitol 10080)


    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 video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

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    40 mins
  • Blue Yodels, Struttin' Barbecue, & Fat Polkas
    Sep 9 2025

    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.


    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 jackandkittyxo@gmail.com


    Today's Tunes:


    Wonderful Isle of Dreams - South Sea Hawaiians (Romeo 565)


    (I Had) A Good Man In Memphis - Esmereldy (MGM 10739-A)


    Blue Yodel, No. 1 - Frankie Wallace and his Guitar (Conqueror 7163-A)


    Struttin With Some Barbecue - Turk Murphy's Jazz Band (Good Time Jazz 12)


    My Melancholy Baby - Mose Scarlett ("Stalling for Time")


    Minnesota Polka - Stanley Fritts and the Korn Kobblers with the Heathertones (MGM 10402-A)


    Too Fat Polka - Arthur Godfrey and his Friends (Columbia CL 6113)


    Makin' Love Ukulele Style - Arthur Godfrey and his Friends (Columbia CL 6113)


    Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel) - Hoosier Hot Shots (Conqueror 9246)


    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 video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.

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    37 mins