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The Brownbread Tapes

The Brownbread Tapes

By: Miles Tubb
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 Sidney Brownbread, self employed and freelance. Taking care of your business problems. Discretion assured, well unless you upset him. Don't ever do that. Each episode is a self contained monologue, stories of the various jobs Brownbread has undertaken. Most no more than three minutes long and backed by a suitable piece of old time music. Played directly from a 78rpm record. Drama & Plays
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  • Episode one. Blues in the night- Brownbread turns D.J

    Episode one. Blues in the night- Brownbread turns D.J
    Dec 13 2024

    The man with the 'mysterious' job needs to relax at times. What could be better than spinning a few discs, old shellac ones, of a 78rpm nature. Backed up with a bit of chat, Brownbread style, and a bit of other nonsense along the way. Here's his play list.

    Blues in the night- Benny Goodman Sextet, vocals Peggy Lee.

    Blue Mood part one- Teddy Wilson.

    Arkansas Blues- Mildred Bailey.

    Wandering Blues- Charlie Barnet, vocals Margaret Ann McColl.

    Mystery Street- Eddie Calvert.

    My Flaming Heart- Nat King Cole.

    Blusen the Boogie- Hadda Brooks.

    Crosshands Boogie- Winifred Atwell.

    Reverie- Mildred Bailey

    As long as you live- Mildred Bailey.

    Not I- June Christie.

    Wang, Wang Blues- Teresa Brewer.

    Lovin' Mama Blues- Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner.

    10am Blues- Freddy Gardener.

    Blues in C Minor- Teddy Wilson
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    52 mins
  • 14. Brownbread kicks up the autumn leaves.

    14. Brownbread kicks up the autumn leaves.
    Jan 17 2024

    Off to the countryside again. A walk in the woods. Watching the wild life? A bit of stalking, possibly. If you down to the woods today, you better not go alone...especially in burgundy coloured trousers

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    4 mins
  • 13. Brownbread serves up just desserts

    13. Brownbread serves up just desserts
    Jan 17 2024

    Country house mystery? Not really, in the end. A notorious list of guests, an evening of fine dining and entertainment. A tragic end. It'll be the butler, it usually is!
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    5 mins
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