Rapidly Rotating Records

Glenn Robison
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Glenn Robison’s weekly, hour-long radio program of “toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s” broadcast Sunday evenings at 6 on KISL 88.7 FM, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California.

  1. 4D AGO

    A “Cardiac” Edition of RRR # 1,338 March 8, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. A couple of weeks ago I played a record by the Harlem House Rent Stompers. House rent parties originated in 1920s Harlem and pictured above is a ticket to one put on by Ed. Dunham. In the third segment of this week’s show you’ll find out more about house rent parties and hear three songs about them. In other segments, we’ll experience some longing, do some stretching, hear from Eddie Davis and end with a cardiac segment. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Longing For You Those Longing For You Blues – Original Memphis FiveLonging For You – Tuxedo Dance OrchestraI Can’t Lose That Longing For You – Wingy Manone Orchestra / Wingy Manone, v. Segment 2: Pandiculation Six Mile Stretch – Sam Donahue OrchestraDoing A Stretch – Blind BlakeStretch It, Boy – The Dancing Stevedores (Mount City Blue Blowers) Segment 3: House Rent Party House Rent Rag – Dixieland Jug BlowersHouse Rent Party Day – Harlem Hot Shots / Wingy Manone, v.Haven’t Got A Dollar To Pay Your House Rent Man – Louis Dumaine’s Jazzola Eight / Genevieve Davis, v. Segment 4: Eddie Davis Hot Lips – Eddie Davis OrchestraIvy (Cling To Me) – Eddie Davis OrchestraGeorgette – Eddie Davis Orchestra Segment 5: Hearts Bleeding Hearted Blues – Lena Wilson / Porter Grainger, PianoDear HEart – Bennie Moten’s Kansas City Orchestra Heart Sickness Blues – Frisco FiveMy Heart Stood Still – B. A. Rolfe Palais D’Or Orchestra The post A “Cardiac” Edition of RRR # 1,338 March 8, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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  2. MAR 6

    A “Buttery” Edition of RRR # 1,337 March 1, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. Do you know who this fellow is? He’s vocalist Frank Munn, and you’ll find out a little about him and hear three of his recordings in the fourth segment of this week’s show. In other segments, we’ll hear some marches, churn some butter, go fishing and have an anatomy lesson. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Fish Hey! You Want Any Codfish? (We Only Got Mack’rel Today) – Furman & NashFishtail Blues – Jelly Roll Morton’s Kings of JazzKingfish Blues – Candy & Coco Segment 2: Oleomargarine / Butter Sweet Butter – Kaplan’s MelodistsDirty Butter – Minnie WallaceButterfinger – Adrian Rollini AHO / Joey Nash, v. Segment 3: Marches Eldorado March – William H. ReitzCancel That Wedding March – Gene GreenThe Gum-Suckers March – Percy Grainger Segment 4 – Frank Munn Two Lips (To Kiss My Cares Away) – Johnny Hamp’s Kentucky Serenaders / Frank Munn, v.Sing A Little Love Song – Frank MunnI Never Knew – Regent Club Orchestra / Frank Munn, v. Segment 5: Elbows Fifty Miles Of Elbow Room – Carter FamilyMedley Of Irish Reels – The Maid That Left The County – More Power To Your Elbow – Flanagan BrothersLoose Elbows – Billy Mayerl The post A “Buttery” Edition of RRR # 1,337 March 1, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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  3. FEB 22

    A “Dear Deer” Edition of RRR # 1,336 Feb. 22, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. I didn’t have time to make the correction on this week’s show, but on last week’s show I completely left out the details on the first record in the segment about cake, “Cut Yourself A Piece Of Cake (And Make Yourself At Home.)” It was Joseph Samuels’ Orchestra with the vocal by Arthur Hall on Grey Gull 1172 recorded in June of 1923. It was also issued on the Banner, Regal, Broadway and Triangle labels. On this week’s show, as you might guess from the photo above, we’ll play some records about Odocoileus hemionus, the scientific name for the Mule Deer. There’s a huge controversy taking place on Catalina Island over the approximately 2,000 deer on the island, first introduced for hunting in the 1930s and you’ll find out a little bit about it. In other segments, Johnny Dunn, Jack Jackson and Victor Vorzanger all have birthday segments. And we’ll take a musical trip to Harlem. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Johnny Dunn You Need Some Loving – Johnny Dunn and His BandDunn’s Cornet Blues – Johnny DunnSilver Rose – The Plantation Orchestra Segment 2: Victor Vorzanger It All Depends On You – Victor Vorzanger’s Famous Dance BandCrazy Words-Crazy Tune – Victor Vorzanger’s Famous Dance Band / John Thorne, v.Who Threw The Water On The Tom Cat’s Back – Victor Vorzanger’s Broadway Band Segment 3: Jack Jackson Gretchen – Jack Jackson AHO at the Dorchester Hotel, London / Jack Jackson, v.I Always Keep My Girl Out Late – Jack Jackson AHO at the Dorchester Hotel, London / Jack Jackson , Chappie D’Amato +1, v.My Young Man Is Ever So Nice – Jack Jackson AHO at the Dorchester Hotel, London Segment 4: Catalina Island Mule Deer Forked Deer – Jilson Setters (J. W. Day)Snow Deer – Buell Kazee & Sookie Hobbs (Carson Robison)Moon Deer (Indian Love Song) – Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra / Joe Sanders, v. Segment 5: Harlem Underneath The Harlem Moon – Peter DeRose Orchestra (Tom Berwick AHO) / The Marshall Sisters, v.Drop Me Off In Harlem – Mills Blue Rhythm Bacd / Adelaide Hall, v.Gravel Pit Stomp – Harlem House Rent Stompers The post A “Dear Deer” Edition of RRR # 1,336 Feb. 22, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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  4. FEB 15

    A “Dude Ranch” Edition of RRR # 1,335 February 15, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. Do you know who this lovely lady is? Her name is Kristi Turner. She’s not a composer, lyricist or musician, so why is she featured in the playlist of this week’s Rapidly Rotating Records? Kristi is the co-founder, along with her husband Ross, of Guided Discoveries, where I had the pleasure of working for more than a quarter century. Ross passed away unexpectedly last October and I dedicated a segment of the November 2 show to him. Kristi passed away just two months later and today, February 15, her family, friends and co-workers are gathering for a celebration of her life. In the first segment of this week’s show, you’ll hear little bit about Kristi and a number of records about a couple of her interests, dude ranches and horses. In other segments, Jimmy Durante gets a birthday segment and we’ll hear from Fred Spinelly. In the third segment, we’ll have our cake and listen to it, too! There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Kristi Turner The Dude Ranch Cowboys – Gene AutryDude Ranch Party, Parts 1 & 2 – The Texas Rangers Segment 2: Horses Horses – Jack’s Fast-Steppin’ Bell Hops / Pat Kennedy, v.The Horse Trot – Two Step – National Promenade BandHitch Up The Horses – Savoy Orpheans Segment 3: Cake Cut Yourself A Piece Of Cake – Joseph Samuels OrchestraI Like Pie, I Like Cake (But I Like You Best Of All) – Edwin J. McEnelly’s Orchestra / Billy Murray, v.Let ‘Em Eat Cake – Leo Reisman AHO / Frank Luther, v. Segment 4: Jimmy Durante Hot Patatta – Jimmy DuranteI Didn’t Start In To Love You – Daisy Martin with the Tampa Blue Jazz BandI’ve Got My Habits On – Nathan Glantz AHO Segment 5: Fred Spinelly Wherever You Are – Fred Spinelly’s Lido Venice Band at The Lido Club / Harry Hudson, v.Sunny SKies – Fred Spinelly’s Lido Venice Band at The Lido Club / John Thorne, v.Playground In The Sky – Fred Spinelly’s Lido Venice Band at The Lido Club / Harry Hudson, v. The post A “Dude Ranch” Edition of RRR # 1,335 February 15, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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  5. FEB 9

    A “Nothing In Common” Edition of RRR # 1,334 Feb. 8, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. Do you know who this fellow is? He’s “the father of stride piano” James P. Johnson and his is one of three birthdays we’ll be celebrating on this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. The other two are Irving Aaronson and Lonnie Johnson. We’ll have a “climbing” segment and in a take-off of our “One Thing in Common” bit, we’ll have a “Nothing in Common” segment! There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Lonnie Johnson Blues In G – Lonnie JohnsonDon’t Wear It Out – Lonnie Johnson & Violet Green (Clara Smith)Playing With The Strings – Lonnie Johnson Segment 2: Climbing Climbing Up The Ladder Of Love – Ted Weems AHO / Dusty Rhodes, v.I’ll Climb The Blue Ridge Mountains Back To You – Hugh CrossClimbing Up The Scale – Johnny Johnson AHO Segment 3: Irving Aaronson My Scandinavian Gal (By Yumpin’ Yiminy) – Irving Aaronson’s Commander / Phil Saxe, v.I Dare Not Love You – Irving Aaronson’s Crusaders / Frank Cornwell, v.He’ Ain’t Done Right By Nell – Irving Aaronson and His Commanders / Phil Saxe, v. Segment 4: James P. Johnson My Old Lady Blues – Roy Evans, v. – James P. Johnson, p.Stop That Dog (He’s Goin’ Mad) – Bob Pope and The Hotel Charlotte Orchestra / Dixie Lee Sothern, v.Keep Off The Grass – James P. Johnson Segment 5: Nothing in Common The Tariff Bill Song – Al Craver (Vernon Dalhart)Me-Ow – Irving KaufmanRepeal The Blues – Ray Noble and The New Mayfair Dance Orchestra / The Three Ginx, v. The post A “Nothing In Common” Edition of RRR # 1,334 Feb. 8, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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  6. FEB 2

    A “Lemony” Edition of RRR # 1,333 February 1, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. Before he was “Singin’ Sam,” Harry Frankel performed in blackface, an unfortunate part of his life as an entertainer and one I hope he would regret. Fortunately for us, he took on the persona of “Singin’ Sam” and you’ll hear three of his recordings as “Singin’ Sam” in the first segment of this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. Irene Beasley and Clayton McMichen will also have birthday segments on the show. We’ll also enjoy some delicious soup and tell you all about the Dunning-Kruger Effect. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Harry Frankel / Singin’ Sam How You Gonna Wet Your Whistle – Harry FrankelNow George – Harry FrankelDreamy Housatonic – Singin’ Sam Segment 2: Clayton McMichen Old Molly Hare – Clayton McMichen & Riley PuckettGrave In The Pines – Bob Nichols (Clayton McMichen)Alexander’s Ragtime Band – Clayton McMichen’s Georgia Wild Cats Segment 3: Irene Beasley Go ‘Long Lasses – Irene BeasleyGood Mornin’ – Irene BeasleyThe St. Louis Blues – Irene Beasley Segment 4: Soup From Soup To Nuts – Van Eps Banjo OrchestraHow Mother Made The Soup – Charley CaseAnimal Crackers In My Soup – Mrs. Jack Hylton and Her Band / Mrs, Jack Hylton, v. Segment 5: Lemon Juice Let Me Roll Your Lemon – Bo CarterA Lemon In The Garden Of Love – Billy MurrayJuicy Lemon Blues – Tampa Red The post A “Lemony” Edition of RRR # 1,333 February 1, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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  7. JAN 25

    A “Crowded” Edition of RRR # 1,332 January 25, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. Do you know who this gentleman is? He’s British singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer Leslie Sarony. You’ll find out all about him and hear three of his recordings in the final segment of this week’s edition of Rapidly Rotating Records. But before we get to Leslie Sarony, we also have birthday segments for Percy Wenrich and Smith Ballew. In other segments we’ll sweep some chimneys and try to avoid the crowds. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Chimney Sweeps Settin’ In The Chimney Jamb – Gid Tanner and His Skillet LickersSmoke From A Chimney – Maurice Winnick and His Sweet Music – Sam Costa, v.Ode To A Chimney Sweet – The Three Ts Segment 2: Percy Wenrich All Muddled Up – Paul Specht & His Hotel Astor OrchestraMoonlight Bay – American QuartetDublin Daisies March – Arthur Pryor’s Band Segment 3: Crowds Behind The Clouds (Are Crowds And Crowds Of Sunbeams) – Jean Goldkette AHOLonely In A Crowd – Kenneth SargentSomething To Remember You By – Sam Lanin’s Dance Ensemble / Paul Small, v. Segment 4: Smith Ballew I’ll Get By (As Long As I Have You) – Smith BallewLady Luck – Smith Ballew AHO / Smith Ballew, v.That’s How I Feel About You – Smith Ballew Segment 5: Leslie Sarony I Lift Up My Finger And Say Tweet Tweet – Piccadilly Players (Al Starita) / Harry Shalson, v.Wheezy Anna – BBC Dance Orchestra Dir. Henry Hall / Leslie Sarony, v.Don’t Be Cruel To A Vegetabuel – Leslie Sarony The post A “Crowded” Edition of RRR # 1,332 January 25, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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  8. JAN 18

    A “Tricky” Edition of RRR # 1,331 January 18, 2026

    Welcome to Glenn Robison’s Rapidly Rotating Records, bringing you vintage music to which you can’t not tap your toes, from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and ’30s. You’ve probably already figured out from the poster above that one of the segments on this week’s Rapidly Rotating Records is songs from Benny Goodman’s historic Carnegie Hall Concert of January 16, 1938. But that’s not the only thing that happened on January 16th in history. You’ll find out another in the second segment of the show, about Prohibition. In other segments, we’ll celebrate James Monaco’s birthday, resort to some trickery and have a vocabulary lesson. There’s lots of great music and interesting information so set aside an hour with your favorite beverage and prepare to be transported back to a different–and we think better–musical era. Just click the link above to listen streaming online and/or download for listening at your convenience. THANKS FOR LISTENING! ENJOY THE SHOW! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Prohibition What Are We Going To Do (When There’s Nothing To Do On Sunday) – Arthur FieldsHa! Ha! Ha! – Frank CrumitHow Are You Going To Wet Your Whistle? – Ernest Thompson Segment 2: Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Concert Avalon – Benny Goodman QuartetBody And Soul – Benny Goodman TrioSwingtime In The Rockies – Benny Goodman AHO Segment 3: Perfidy Deceitful Friend Blues – Tampa Red Deception D’Amout – L’Accordeoniste AlexanderDeceitful Blues – Leona Williams and Her Jazz Hounds Segment 4: Tricks Can’t Teach My Old Heart New Tricks – Benny Goodman AHO / Martha Tilton, v.There’s A Trick In Pickin’ A Chick-Chick-Chicken – Nat Shilkret & The Victor Orchestra / Johnny Marvin, v.Tricks – Broadway Dance Orchestra Segment 5: James V. Monaco Gee, I’m Glad I’m Home – Cliquot Club Eskimos UDO Harry Reser / Tom Stacks, v.Nesting Time – Knickerbockers / Johnny Marvin, v.Ah-Ha! – Paul Whiteman AHO / Elliott Shaw – Shannon Quartet – Billy Murray, v. The post A “Tricky” Edition of RRR # 1,331 January 18, 2026 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.

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Glenn Robison’s weekly, hour-long radio program of “toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s” broadcast Sunday evenings at 6 on KISL 88.7 FM, Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California.

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