Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

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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.

  1. 4d ago

    The Haunted Halloween Show

    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/jacknortonoldtimefun Today's Tunes: Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty 1. Mysterious Mose - Ted Weems 2. The Little Man Who Wasn't There - Mildred Bailey 3. The Cat - Harry Reser 4. Moanin' At Midnight - Howlin' Wolf 5. Dem Dry Bones - The Delta Rhythm Boys 6. She Belongs To The Devil - Washboard Sam 7. That Old Black Magic - Keely Smith and Louis Prima 8. Tain't No Sin (To Take Off Your Skin) - Fred Hall 9. The House Is Haunted - Roy Fox 10. Minnie The Moocher At The Morgue - Smiley Burnette 11. Devil Got My Woman - Skip James 12. See That My Grave's Kept Clean - Blind Lemon Jefferson 13. Teddy Bear's Picnic - Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra 14. Monstro The Whale - Kay Kyser 15. The Skeleton In The Closet - Louis Armstrong and Jimmy Dorsey 16. The Boogie Man - Chick Bullock 17. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton 18. The Headless Horseman - Bing Crosby 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 Haunted Halloween Show

  2. Oct 22

    Blues, Bones and Boogies

    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. The Man From The South (With A Big Cigar In His Mouth) - Ted Weems 2. Give Me The Simple Life - Bing Crosby 3. I Love A Ukulele - Annette Hanshaw 4. Ain't That A Grand And Glorious Feeling? - Johnny Marvin 5. From The Indies To The Andies In His Undies - Hoosier Hot Shots 6. Bill Bailey - Homer And Jethro 7. Back In My Home - Frank Hutchinson 8. I Never Had The Blues (Until I Left Old Dixieland) - Emmett Miller 9. Some Of These Days - Sophie Tucker and Ted Lewis 10. St. Louis Blues - Cliff Edwards 11. 'Tain't No Sin - George Olsen 12. Cow Cow Boogie - Ella Mae Morse 13. Managua, Nicaragua - Freddy Martin and his Orchestra 14. Red Wing - Brother Bones and his Shadows 15. Sweet Georgia Brown - Brother Bones and his Shadows 16. Dear Hearts And Gentle People - Donald Peers 17. Cruising Down The River (On A Sunday Afternoon) - Frankie Carle and his Orchestra 18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton 19. 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

    Blues, Bones and Boogies

  3. Oct 14 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Charlie Parr - Jug Band Blues: Interview and Songs with Jack Norton

    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=9Hyjn6tovpE39IVf This 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/7IdymxWcktg Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow #americana #blues #musichistory 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

    BONUS: Charlie Parr - Jug Band Blues: Interview and Songs with Jack Norton

  4. Sep 29

    Old Records, Blue Hot Dogs, Ukulele Ladies!

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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. Get Out Those Old Records - Guy Lombardo 2. She's Funny That Way - Billie Holiday 3. Walkin' My Baby Back Home - Nat King Cole 4. The Jones Boy - The Mills Brothers 5. I'm Knee Deep In Daises - Whispering Jack Smith 6. Hot Dogs Made Thier Name - Wilmoth Houdini and his Royal Calypso Orchestra 7. Hot Dogs - Blind Lemon Jefferson 8. Mr. McTell Got The Blues - Blind Willie McTell 9. Trouble In Mind - Lonnie Johnson with Karl Jones 10. Beaver Slide Rag - Peg Leg Howell and Eddie Anthony 11. Hobo Bill's Last Ride - Jimmie Rodgers 12. Mal Hombre - Lydia Mendoza 13. Se Me Fue Mi Amor (My Love Has Gone) - Carmen Y Laura 14. Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Nick Lucas 15. My Song Of The Nile - Nick Lucas 16. Ukulele Lady - Lee Morse 17. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You - Nashville Washboard Band 18. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton 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

    Old Records, Blue Hot Dogs, Ukulele Ladies!

  5. Sep 22

    Jelly Rolls, Paper Moons, Lazy Rivers!

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Les Paul with Bing Crosby 2. Powder Your Face With Sunshine - Evelyn Knight and the Stardusters 3. My Walking Stick - The Golden Gate Quartet 4. The Man On The Flying Trapeze - Henry Hall with the BBC Dance Orchestra 5. She's Making Whoopee In Hell Tonight - Lonnie Johnson 6. He's A Jelly Roll Baker - Lonnie Johnson 7. Come On Back - Washboard Sam 8. Medley Of Jamaica Mento - Lord Fly with Dan Williams and his Orchestra 9. Hapa Haloe Hula Girl - Cuarteto Hawaiiano Kalama 10. My Hula Girl - Charles Kama and his Moana Hawaiians 11. I Still Get A Thrill Thinking Of You - Lee Morse and her Blue Grass Boys 12. Dixie Cannonball - Gene Autry 13. Desert Hokum - The Farr Brothers 14. Lazy River - The Farr Brothers 15. It's Only A Paper Moon - Lee Wiley 16. Mary From The Dairy - Max Miller 17. Moonlight Saving Time - Maurice Chevalier 18. Caravan - Les Paul and his Trio 19. Blue Prairie - Sons of the Pioneers 20. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton 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

    Jelly Rolls, Paper Moons, Lazy Rivers!

  6. Sep 15

    Yodeling Jazz, Travelin' Blues, Mountain Banjos!

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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. Destination Mars - Frosty and the Diamonds 2. Rum And Coca-Cola - The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and his Orchestra 3. Don't Touch Me Tomato - Marie Bryant 4. Travelin' Blues - Slim Gaillard and his Boogiereeners 5. Toolie Oolie Doolie (The Yodel Polka) - The Andrews Sisters 6. Good, Good, Good - Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters 7. Mister Banjo - Line Renaud 8. Ain't Got No Home - Clarence "Frogman" Henry 9. Chapel Of My Heart - Brother Paul Buskirk and his Little Men 10. Heartaches, Sadness and Tears - Precious Price and Spade Cooley 11. You Gotta Ho De Ho - Swift Jewel Cowboys 12. (I Wished For An Angel) But The Devil Sent Me You - Johnny Horton 13. Mountain Maw - Bob Atcher 14. Don't Mess Around With Me - Roy Evans with the Mississippi Maulers 15. My Angeline - Roy Evans with the Mississippi Maulers 16. Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette 17. Take Her To Jamaica - Lord Messam and his Calypsonians 18. Precious Lord, Hold My Hand - Sister Rosetta Tharpe 19. My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes - Marion Harris with Billy Mason's Band 20. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton 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

    Yodeling Jazz, Travelin' Blues, Mountain Banjos!

  7. Sep 1

    Jolly Chickens, Hot Rod Babies, Atom Bombs!

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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. Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight - Maurice Chevalier 2. There'll Be Some Changes Made - Chick Bullock 3. Mysterious Mose - Roy Evans with Rube Bloom 4. Sweet Honey Hole - Blind Boy Fuller 5. My Man's A Jolly Railroad Man - Moonshine Kate and her Pals 6. Old Man Sunshine, Little Boy Bluebird - Lee Morse 7. Is There Anything Wrong In That? - Annette Hanshaw 8. Hadie Brown (My Little Lady) - Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers 9. Shame On You - Tex Williams with Spade Cooley and his Orchestra 10. Black Mountain Rag - Texas Ruby and Curly Fox 11. Don't Count Your Chickens - Rudy Scooter 12. Hot Rod Baby - Dick Reinhart 13. Jesus Hits Like An Atom Bomb - Johnny and Jack 14. Saturday Night Fish Fry - Louis Jordan 15. I've Got A Right To Cry - Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers 16. Heartaches - Ted Weems 17. Marie - Danny Stewart with the Rhythm Wreckers 18. Blue Shadows On The Trail - Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers 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

    Jolly Chickens, Hot Rod Babies, Atom Bombs!

  8. Aug 25

    Lazy Days and Lost Highways!

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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. Rocket 88 - Jackie Brenston 2. Women, Women, Women - Shelly Lee Alley 3. Is It True What They Say About Dixie? - The Mills Brothers with Al Jolson 4. The Whiffenpoof Song - Sons of the Pioneers 5. It's My Lazy Day - Smiley Burnette 6. Mule Skinner Blues - Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys 7. The Washboard Man - Tennessee Ramblers 8. What's That Tastes Like Gravy - King David's Jug Band 9. Ragtime Accordion Joe - Smokey Rogers and his Western Caravan 10. Lost Highway - Leon Payne 11. Red Roses For A Blue Lady - Guy Lombardo 12. The Big Noise From Winnetka - Bob Crosby and the Bob Cats 13. Thinking Of You - Kay Kyser with Harry Babbitt 14. I Love You Because - Margaret Whiting 15. Bye Bye Blackbird - Josephine Baker 16. Satan Is Real - The Louvin Brothers 17. Ridin' On A Rainbow - Gene Autry 18. Settin' By The Fire - Carson Robison and his Pleasant Valley Boys 19. I'm Using My Bible For A Roadmap - Don Reno and Red Smiley with the Tennessee Cutups 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

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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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