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. Happy Days, Jailhouse Ballads, Poor Man's Heaven!

    1D AGO

    Happy Days, Jailhouse Ballads, Poor Man's Heaven!

    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. Poor Man's Heaven - Carson Robison and Frank Luther 2. The Little Red Caboose - Henry Thomas 3. Granny's Old Arm Chair - Frank Luther and Zora Layman 4. Sittin' On A Rubbish Can - Julia Gerity and her Boys 5. This Train - Garland Jubilee Singers 6. Poor But Ambitious - The Bamboo Orchestra 7. Birmingham Jail - Bud Billings and Carson Robison 8. A Four-Legged Friend - Roy Rogers 9. Frankie - Mississippi John Hurt 10. Something In The Night - Lee Morse 11. Happy Days Are Here Again - Johnny Marvin 12. 12th Street Rag - Johnny Marvin 13. Tomorrow, Who Cares? - Ruth Etting 14. Choo Choo Train - Irene Beasley 15. Mama's Grown Young - The Goofus Five 16. Singing The Blues - Marion Harris 17. Love Letters In The Sand - Lee Morse 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. Hokum Blues, Rambling Songs, and Fuzzy Wuzzy Melodies!

    MAY 12

    Hokum Blues, Rambling Songs, and Fuzzy Wuzzy Melodies!

    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 Moon - Billie Holiday 2. Hokum Blues - The Hokum Boys 3. Love Somebody - Doris Day and Buddy Clark 4. Didn't It Rain - Elder Charles Beck 5. Baby You Gotta Change Your Mind - Blind Boy Fuller 6. Wreck On The Highway - Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys 7. Thy Burdens Are Greater Than Mine - Hank Williams 8. Ramblin' Man - Hank Williams and his Drifting Cowboys 9. Away Out On The Mountain - Jimmie Rodgers 10. Slipping Around - Margaret Whiting and Jimmy Wakely 11. Shine On, Harvest Moon - Seger Ellis 12. St. James Infirmary Blues - Leroys Smith's Dance Orchestra 13. Right Or Wrong - Tampa Red 14. The Four Winds And The Seven Seas - Vic Damone 15. The Hut-Sut Song - The Merry Macs 16. Fuzzy Wuzzy - Frank Bunch and his Fuzzy Wuzzies 17. Fuzzy Wuzzy - The Golden Orchestra 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

    58 min
  3. Flying Saucers, Ragtime Cowboys, and Freight Train Blues!

    MAY 5

    Flying Saucers, Ragtime Cowboys, and Freight Train Blues!

    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. Blue Yodel No. 2 (My Lovin' Gal Lucille) - Whitey McPherson and the Rhythm Wreckers 2. Flyin' Saucers Rockin' Roll - Billy Lee Riley 3. Mama Don't Allow It - Jerry Irby 4. Ragtime Cowboy Joe - Carolina Cotton 5. When You Wish Upon A Star - Cliff Edwards 6. Did You Ever See A Dream Walking? - Bing Crosby 7. One More Time - Bing Crosby 8. My Daddy Rocks Me (With One Steady Roll) - Ruth Etting 9. Step It Up And Go - Black Cats and the Kitten 10. A Tree In The Meadow - Margaret Whiting 11. Choo'n Gum - Teresa Brewer 12. September In The Rain - The Rhythm Wreckers 13. Noah's Wife (Lived A Wonderful Life) - The Hoosier Hot Shots 14. Sam & Delilah - Lee Wiley 15. Hawaiian Cowboy - Roy Rogers 16. Freight Train Blues - Roy Acuff and his Crazy Tennesseans 17. Do That Shake Dance - Washboard Sam 18. Lulu's Back In Town - Fats Waller 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

    58 min
  4. Ditty Wah Ditties, Country Washboards, and Ho Hum Hokum!

    APR 28

    Ditty Wah Ditties, Country Washboards, and Ho Hum 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: 1. Don't Fence Me In - Gene Autry 2. Shake, Rattle and Roll - Big Joe Turner 3. Yes Sir, That's My Baby! - Little Jack Little 4. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby) - Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters 5. Ho Hum - Annette Hanshaw 6. My Song Of The Nile - Nick Lucas 7. Without That Gal - Guy Lumbardo 8. Syncopated Yodelin' Man - Roy Evans with James P. Johnson 9. Washboard Cut Out - Bobby Leecan and his Need More Band 10. You Can't Tell - Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon 11. Think Of Me Thinking Of You - Blue Ridge Hillbillies 12. Ditty Wah Ditty - Bill Carlisle and Cliff Carlisle 13. Goin' Up The Country - Barbecue Bob 14. Jesus Christ - Woody Guthrie 15. It All Began With Adam And Eve - Lord Flea 16. Mal Hombre - Lydia Mendoza 17. That's What I Like 'Bout The South - Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys 18. Yes, My Darling Daughter - Dinah Shore 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

    58 min
  5. BONUS: Full Chat with Martyn Roper (The Twisted Roots of Old-Time Blues)

    APR 21 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Full Chat with Martyn Roper (The Twisted Roots of Old-Time Blues)

    This is bonus content! The full (unedited) chat with British blues guitarist and roots music historian Martyn Roper: http://martynroper.com/ Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show is a quirky and fun musical journey back in time 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 #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

    1h 25m
  6. Martyn Roper: The Twisted Roots of Old-Time Blues!

    APR 21

    Martyn Roper: The Twisted Roots of Old-Time Blues!

    A chat with British blues guitarist and roots music historian Martyn Roper: http://martynroper.com/. 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. Farewell Blues - Sol Ho'op'i 2. Lovesick Blues - Emmett Miller and his Georgia Crackers 3. Down The Dirt Road Blues - Charley Patton 4. Where Did You Sleep Last Night - Lead Belly 5. The Window Cleaner - George Formby 6. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry 7. Waiting For A Train - Jimmie Rodgers 8. Champagne Charlie Is My Name - Blind Blake 9. Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson 10. Step It Up And Go - Blind Boy Fuller 11. (Honey) It's Tight Like That - Papa Too Sweet (Tampa Red, Harry Jones, Georgia Tom) 12. Hey Good Looking - Hank Williams 13. 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
  7. Blue Blowers, Pied Pipers and Hot Shots!

    APR 14

    Blue Blowers, Pied Pipers and Hot Shots!

    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. Dragnet For Jesus - Sister Wynona Carr 2. You're More Than A Palace To Me - Tampa Red 3. St. James Infirmary - Cab Calloway 4. Eeny Meeny Miney Mo - Mound City Blue Blowers 5. Hiawatha's Lullaby - Joe Venuti 6. Pinch Me - Orriun Tucker 7. Slipping Around - Margaret Whiting and Jimmy Wakely 8. Underneath The Arches - The Pied Pipers 9. The Band Played On - Guy Lombardo 10. Rosie The Riveter - Four Vagabonds 11. My Wife Is On A Diet - Hoosier Hot Shots 12. Amen - Woody Herman and his Orchestra 13. I'm Getting Ready To Go - Riley Puckett 14. Uncle Noah's Ark - Blue Ridge Hillbillies 15. Chatterbox - Al Bowlly 16. When You Were Sweet Sixteen - Perry Como 17. Stone Cold Dead In The Market - Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five 18. Basin Street Blues - Connee Boswell and 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

    58 min
  8. Ladies Night: Blues Shouters and Mountain Women!

    APR 7

    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
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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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