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. Ladies Night: Blues Shouters and Mountain Women!

    19H AGO

    Ladies Night: Blues Shouters and Mountain Women!

    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: It's A Good Day - Peggy Lee Painting The Clouds With Sunshine - Martha Tilton I've Got A Pocket Full Of Dreams - Barbara Lea My Man's A Jolly Railroad Man - Moonshine Kate Carson I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweeheart - Patsy Montana with the Prairie Ramblers When The Sun Goes Down - Rose Maddox Victory Rag - Mother Mabel Carter Trouble So Hard - Vera Hall Killer Diller Blues - Memphis Minnie Crazy Blues - Mamie Smith The Lure Of The South - Mamie Smith Bedroom Blues - Sippie Wallace Them There Eyes - Billie Holiday Lover, Come Back To Me - Billie Holiday Some Of These Days - Valaida Snow Tell Me How Long The Train's Been Gone - Valaida Snow I Wanna Hot Dog For My Roll - Butterbeans and Susie I Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl - Bessie Smith A Guy What Takes His Time - Mae West 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

    58 min
  2. Walking Blues, Hound Dogs, and Hokum Darlings!

    MAR 31

    Walking Blues, Hound Dogs, and Hokum Darlings!

    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: I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby - Fats Waller Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight - Bing Crosby My Walking Stick - Louis Armstrong and the Mills Brothers Walking Blues - Big Mama Thornton Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton Papa's 'Bout To Get Mad - Pink Anderson and Simmie Dooley Police Dog Blues - Blind Blake Hokum Blues - Coley Jones and the Dallas String Band Take Me To The Land Of Jazz - Lowes Stokes and his North Georgians Chattanooga Blues - Austin and Lee Allen (When You Feel Like You're In Love) Don't Just Stand There - Carl Smith Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup - Nat King Cole Let's Get Away From It All - Martha Tilton Tiptoe Through The Tulips - Nick Lucas Oh, You Crazy Moon - Bea Wain Some Of These Days - Alice Babs and the Nissde Linds Hot Trio That Doggie In The Window - Alice Babs with Harry Arnold's Orchestra 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

    58 min
  3. Crazy Birds, Heebie Jeebie Blues, Runaway Rags!

    MAR 24

    Crazy Birds, Heebie Jeebie Blues, Runaway Rags!

    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: Walkin' By The River - Una Mae Carlisle Bye, Bye, Blackbird - Nick Lucas When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along - Al Jolson Wah Hoo - The Hoosier Hot Shots Singing On The Trail - Carolina Cotton Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Ma Rainey Runaway Blues - Ma Rainey Black Eye Blues - Ma Rainey and Tampa Red Stack O' Lee Blues - Ma Rainey Frankie And Johnny - Jimmie Rodgers Crazy Words, Crazy Tune - Frank Crumit Monkeys Are The Cwaziest People - Prairie Ramblers Crazy Blues - Clarence Williams Never In A Million Years - Alice Faye with Cy Feuer and his Orchestra Button Up Your Overcoat - Ruth Etting Heebie Jeebies - The Boswell Sisters Old Man Sunshine, Little Boy Bluebird - Lee Morse It's Tight Like That - Leroy Smith's Dance Orchestra 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

    58 min
  4. Irish Blues, Shake Dances, and Leprechaun Jams!

    MAR 17

    Irish Blues, Shake Dances, and Leprechaun Jams!

    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: 1. McNamara's Band - Bing Crosby 2. I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover - Harry "Tiny" Hill 3. Hooray For The Irish - Johnny Marvin 4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Bing Crosby 5. When The Levee Breaks - Memphis Minnie 6. Do That Shake Dance - Washboard Sam 7. (Honey) It's Tight Like That - Papa Too Sweet and Harry Jones 8. He's In The Jailhouse Now - Gus Cannon and Blind Blake 9. Willie The Weeper - Freddie Keppard 10. Bessemer Blues (T For Texas) - Tampa Red 11. I Can't Dance - Valaida Snow with Billy Mason and his Orchestra 12. April Showers - Al Jolson 13. Plink Plonk (I Pluck My Guitar) - Frank Crumit 14. Old Broke Up Shoes - Wilton Crawley 15. Papa's Going Crazy, Mama's Going Mad - Bob Atcher and Randall Atcher 16. The Cannon Ball - The Delmore Brothers 17. Stand Up And Sing For Your Father An Old-Time Tune - Aileen Stanley 18. Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (Irish Lullaby) - Bing Crosby 19. Clink Clink, Another Drink - Spike Jones and his City Slickers 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

    58 min
  5. Fruit Baskets, Hobo Blues, and Old-Fashioned Love!

    MAR 10

    Fruit Baskets, Hobo Blues, and Old-Fashioned Love!

    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: 1. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon - Adrian Rollini Trio 2. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody - Rudy Vallee 3. Dixie Cannonball - Gene Autry 4. Back In The Saddle Again - Gene Autry 5. Hobo Blues - Cliff Carlisle 6. Nobody's Sweetheart Now - Tampa Red 7. Gambler's Blues - The Hokum Boys 8. Banana In Your Fruit Basket - Bo Carter 9. Something's Goin' On Wrong - Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon 10. What's It? - Jimmie Rodgers 11. Honey It Must Be Love - Sonny Boy Williams 12. That's You, Baby - Annette Hanshaw 13. Old Fashioned Love - Cliff Edwards 14. Midnight, The Stars And You - Al Bowlly 15. Flyin' Saucer Baby - Georgia Jim 16. My Melancholy Baby - Freddy Martin 17. Count Your Blessing And Smile - George Formby 18. Shake, Rattle And Roll - Big Joe Turner 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

    58 min
  6. Hard Times Blues: Josh White and his Guitar!

    MAR 3

    Hard Times Blues: Josh White and his Guitar!

    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 KittyWanderings - Josh White and his GuitarHouse Of The Rising Sun - Josh White and his GuitarStrange Fruit - Josh White and his GuitarSt. James Infirmary - Josh White and his GuitarOutskirts Of Town - Josh White and his GuitarBon Bons, Chocolates, and Chewing Gum - Josh White and his GuitarApples, Peachers, and Cherries - Josh White and his GuitarHard Time Blues - Josh White and his GuitarJoshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho - Josh White and his GuitarJohn Henry - Josh White and his GuitarTake A Gal Like You - Josh White and his GuitarMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Josh White and his GuitarCareless Love - Josh White and his GuitarTrouble - Josh White and his GuitarNo. 12 Train - Josh White and his GuitarEvil-Hearted Man - Josh White and his GuitarHello My Baby - Fred Kirby of WBT's Briarhoppers 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

    58 min
  7. Learn To Croon: Cliff Edwards and Russ Columbo

    FEB 24

    Learn To Croon: Cliff Edwards and Russ Columbo

    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 KittyThat's My Weakness Now - Cliff EdwardsSt. Louis Blues - Cliff EdwardsReaching For Someone - Cliff EdwardsIt's Only A Paper Moon - Cliff EdwardsStack O' Lee, Parts 1 & 2 - Cliff EdwardsIt Goes Like This That Funny Melody - Cliff EdwardsI'll See You In My Dreams - Cliff EdwardsAuf Wiedersehen, My Dear - Russ ColumboYou Try Somebody Else - Russ ColumboPrisoner Of Love - Russ ColumboWhere The Blue Of The Night Meets The Gold Of The Day - Russ ColumboSweet And Lovely - Russ ColumboAs You Desire Me - Russ ColumboYou Call It Madness (I Call It Love) - Russ ColumboHouse Of The Rising Sun - Josh White and his Guitar 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

    58 min
  8. Hen Party Blues, Swingin' Ragtime, and Tater Pie!

    FEB 17

    Hen Party Blues, Swingin' Ragtime, and Tater Pie!

    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 KittyJe Vous Aime - Ray Dorey with Johnnie Guarnieri TrioDon't Wake Me Up Let Me Dream - Eddie Peabody and his BandHen Party Blues - Johnny Dodds' Dixieland Jug BlowersDoin' The New Low Down - Willie Lewis and his OrchestraSwingin' For A Swiss Miss - Willie Lewis and his OrchestraThe Mighty Babe Is Safe At Home - The JestersTake Me Out To The Ball Game - The JestersBali Hi - The Hormel GirlsHysterics Rag (A Trombone Fit) - Tony Parenti's RagtimersTater Pie - The Hormel GirlsLittle Brown Jug - Darrell Fischer and his Log-JammersSunflower Slow Drag - Tony Parenti's RagtimersPraline (A New Orleans Blues) - Tony Parenti's RagtimersGrace And Beauty - Tony Parenti's RagtimersHiawatha (A Summer Idyll) - Tony Parenti's RagtimersFlying Turtle, Part 1 - Bob MitchellFlying Turtle, Part 2 - Bob MitchellI'll See You In My Dreams - Cliff Edwards 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

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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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