Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: 1920s and 1930s 78 RPM Records

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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. If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Have a request? Email Jack: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    SPOTIFY PROBLEMS - Special Announcement! :(

    Hi friends, it's your old pal Jack Norton here, host of Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show. This is an important message just for our listeners who tune in to our podcast on Spotify. As always, our show is created, written, recorded, edited, and narrated by humans — never AI — and always will be. Unfortunately, I wish I could say the same for the Swedish robots working behind the scenes at Spotify. Yup, them pesky AI Swedes that run the show over on Spotify occasionally flag our content and remove episodes without warning and without informing us. We still have no idea why. When the happens, our weekly show doesn't appear on Spotify - and won't show up in your feed. This has become increasingly frustrating for my wife and I - as we are the sole content creators of this weekly show, and it truly is a labor of love. I want you to hear all these great old records, get your weekly dose of relaxing nostalgia, and maybe discover a new favorite song or artist. But you just won't be able to do that on a weekly basis on Spotify. Sure, some episodes appear to appease the almighty Swedish AI robot Gods, but many of our shows do not. So, can you do me a favor? Give us a listen over on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or - well, really anywhere else you can get podcasts. If you keep on listening on Spotify, that's great and we really do appreciate you - but just realize you will definitely be missing some episodes. By the way, you can even find our show on terrestrial radio stations - we broadcast on dozens of public radio, community radio, and college radio stations here in the United States. If you have a favorite radio station that you think would be a good fit for our show, email me and we'll send 'em a pitch. My address is: hello@jacknortonmusic.com Finally, Kitty and I don't have an advertising budget, so let's use this soulless AI-driven platform for some good: drop a comment, rate and review our show here on Spotify. It really helps train the algorithm to share our little show with other folks looking for vintage tunes, happy memories, and good ol' 78s. So, now with all of that behind us. Allow me to say: if the good Lord's willin', and the creek don't rise: I'll see you here, there or somewhere - real soon. Take care and God bless.

    SPOTIFY PROBLEMS - Special Announcement! :(

  2. 5d ago

    Blue Ghosts, Simple Melodies, Hotsy Totsy Hokum!

    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.com Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. Shake Your Hips - Slim Harpo 2. Play A Simple Melody - Gary Crosby and Bing Crosby 3. Blue Ghost Blues - Lonnie Johnson 4. Old Fashioned Love - Cliff Edwards 5. Did You Ever See A Dream Walking - Gene Austin 6. Jelly Roll Baker - Lonnie Johnson 7. Take Off Them Hips - Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon 8. Ragged But Right - Riley Puckett 9. Wah-Hoo! - Hoosier Hot Shots 10. Everything Is Hotsy Totsy Now - Gene Austin 11. My Dog Loves Your Dog - Cliff Edwards 12. That's You, Baby - Annette Hanshaw 13. If You're A Viper - Rosetta Howard 14. Papa's 'Bout To Get Mad - Pink Anderson and Simmie Dooley 15. It Don't Mean A Thing - Annie Ross with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet 16. Sweet Mama, Papa's Getting Mad - Emmett Miller and his Georgia Crackers 17. Blow, Gabriel, Blow - Martha Tilton 18. (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover - Vera Lynn 19. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn 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

    Blue Ghosts, Simple Melodies, Hotsy Totsy Hokum!

  3. Jul 21

    Dancing Mermaids, Singing Pigs, and Ragtime Lullabies!

    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.com Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. Hiawatha's Lullaby - Joe Venuti 2. The Pig Got Up And Slowly Walked Away - Frank Crumit 3. Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup - Hildegarde 4. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon - Al Bowlly 5. Nobody's Sweetheart Now - Al Bowlly 6. The Cannon Ball - The Delmore Brothers 7. You Know Jam Don't Shake - Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon 8. Trouble Minded Blues - Cliff Carlisle 9. Trouble In Mind - Cisco Houston 10. Hot Town - Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra 11. Nobody's Business - Riley Puckett 12. It's Tight Like That - Luis Russell And His Burning Eight 13. I Can't Dance I Got Ants In My Pants - Chick Webb 14. Minnie The Mermaid - Nick Lucas 15. After Tonight - Clarence Williams 16. Noah - Jubalaires 17. Life Is A Song - Ruth Etting 18. Tennessee Hill Billy Ghost - Red Foley 19. Old Dan Tucker - The Cackle Sisters (The DeZurik Sisters) 20. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn 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

    Dancing Mermaids, Singing Pigs, and Ragtime Lullabies!

  4. Jul 14

    Lazy Days, Blue Skies, Trouble Minded Hobos!

    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.com Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. Old Cape Cod - Patti Page 2. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon - Al Bowlly 3. One More Time - Ben Selvin and his Orchestra 4. Caught Him Doin' It - The Hokum Boys 5. Lazy Day - Al Bowlly 6. Hang Out The Stars In Indiana - Al Bowlly 7. Blue Skies - Barbara Lea 8. Trouble Minded Blues - Cliff Carlisle 9. Free - Flanagan and Allen 10. Back To New Orleans - Lightnin' Hopkins 11. Hobo Blues - Cliff Carlisle 12. Egyptian Fantasy - Sidney Bechet 13. Mammy Ala's Jelly Roll - Jack Erby 14. Jesse James - Harry McClinktock 15. Midnight, The Stars And You - Al Bowlly 16. I Can't Dance, I Got Ants In My Pants - Clarence Williams 17. Let's Put Out The Lights And Go To Sleep - Bing Crosby 18. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn 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

    Lazy Days, Blue Skies, Trouble Minded Hobos!

  5. Jul 7

    Whispering Hopes, Gambling Blues, and Chicken Trees!

    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.com Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. Nagasaki - Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli 2. Come-On-A-My-House - Svend Asmussen 3. Jazbo Dan And His Yodelin' Band - Roy Evans with James P. Johnson 4. Love Thy Neighbor - Bing Crosby 5. Chizzlin' Sam - Clarence Williams' Jug Band 6. Somebody's Been Using That Thing - The Hokum Boys 7. Gambler's Blues - The Hokum Boys 8. Poor Boy, Long Ways From Home - Gus Cannon and Blind Blake 9. He's In The Jailhouse Now - Gus Cannon and Blind Blake 10. Rambling Yodeler - Cliff Carlisle 11. That's What I Like About The South - Phil Harris 12. Under The Chicken Tree - Earl McDonald's Original Louisville Jug Band 13. Uncle Noah's Ark - Blue Ridge Hillbillies 14. Button Up Your Overcoat - Annette Hanshaw 15. So Sorry - Roy Evans with James P. Johnson 16. I've Got A Pocket Full Of Dreams - Barbara Lea 17. Whispering Hope - Jo Stafford 18. Hello My Baby - Fred Kirby of WBT's Briarhoppers 19. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn 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

    Whispering Hopes, Gambling Blues, and Chicken Trees!

  6. Jun 30

    Laughing Blues, Rattlesnake Daddies, and Harlem Breakfasts!

    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.com Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. I'm Coming Virginia - Barbara Lea 2. Laughing On The Outside - Dinah Shore 3. I've Got The World On A String - Bing Crosby 4. Sugar Blues - Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers 5. Please Warm My Weiner - Bo Carter 6. You Put It In, I'll Take It Out - Papa Charlie Jackson 7. You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone - Cliff Carlisle 8. Baby Please Don't Go - Pink Anderson 9. You Don't Know My Mind - Pink Anderson and Baby Tate 10. Chicken - Pink Anderson and Baby Tate 11. He's In The Jailhouse Now - Pink Anderson and Baby Tate 12. Rattlesnake Daddy - Bill Carlisle 13. Every Day In the Week Blues - Pink Anderson and Simmie Dooley 14. She's Got Rhythm - Walter Hurdt and his Singing Cowboys 15. She's Selling What She Used To Give Away - Buddy Jones 16. Breakfast In Harlem - Buck and Bubbles 17. When You Wish Upon A Star - Rosemary Clooney 18. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn 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

    Laughing Blues, Rattlesnake Daddies, and Harlem Breakfasts!

  7. Jun 23

    The Complete Blue Yodels of Jimmie Rodgers!

    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.com Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. Blue Yodel - Jimmie Rodgers 2. Blue Yodel No. 2 (My Lovin' Gal Lucille) - Jimmie Rodgers 3. Blue Yodel No. 3 (Evening Sun Yodel) - Jimmie Rodgers 4. Blue Yodel No. 4 (California Blues) - Jimmie Rodgers 5. Blue Yodel No. 5 - Jimmie Rodgers 6. Blue Yodel No. 6 - Jimmie Rodgers 7. Blue Yodel No. 7 (Anniversary Blue Yodel) - Jimmie Rodgers 8. Blue Yodel No. 8 (Mule Skinner Blues) - Jimmie Rodgers 9. Blue Yodel No. 9 - Jimmie Rodgers 10. Blue Yodel No. 10 - Jimmie Rodgers 11. Blue Yodel No. 11 - Jimmie Rodgers 12. Blue Yodel No. 12 - Jimmie Rodgers 13. Anytime - Emmett Miller 14. Lonesome Yodel Blues - The Delmore Brothers 15. Shanghai Rooster Yodel - Cliff Carlisle 16. St. Louis Blues - Callahan Brothers 17. Ragtime Cowboy Joe - The Barry Sisters 18. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn 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

    The Complete Blue Yodels of Jimmie Rodgers!

  8. Jun 16

    Salty Dogs, Careless Cats, and Melancholy Mamas!

    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.com Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. I See Jesus - Sister Wynona Carr 2. Please - Bing Crosby 3. Penny Serenade - Guy Lombardo 4. Adam And Eve - James Cole and Tommy Bradley 5. P***y Cat Blues - Bo Carter 6. Careless Love - Ernest V. Stoneman 7. Take Me To The Land Of Jazz - Lowe Stokes 8. Salty Dog Blues - Papa Charlie Jackson 9. High Steppin' Mama - Cliff Carlisle 10. Choo'n Gum - Dean Martin 11. Let Me Play With Your Poodle - Tampa Red 12. What's It? - Jimmie Rodgers 13. Jug Band Quartette - Memphis Jug Band 14. Willie The Weeper - Freddie Keppard 15. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon - Adrian Rollini Trio 16. My Melancholy Baby - Freddy Martin 17. Blitzkrieg Baby - Una Mae Carlisle 18. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn 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

    Salty Dogs, Careless Cats, and Melancholy Mamas!
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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. If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Have a request? Email Jack: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com

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