From the Archives 84: Burlesque Uncensored: A Bare Faced Documentary (1955)

In 1955, Emory Cook made a field recording of a burlesque show at Minsky's Theater in Newark, New Jersey. He released the recording as an LP in his "Sounds of Our Times" series on his "Cook Laboratories" label. Among other things it featured an orchestra conducted by Harold Rausch and performance by Marie Voe and Patti Waggin. While the New York Times ran a condescending review of the release, it is a unique record of an important cultural phenomenon. Here is the tracklist:A1Lobby Talker — Candy ButcherA2Chorus LineA3Strip Tease: Maria VeeA4Sketch: Old Judge Montfort Rides AgainA5Chorus LineA6Strip Tease: Patti WagginB1Music For Strip TeaseB2Sketch: Aunt Martha's New MaidB3Music For Strip TeaseB4Sketch: Women Haters' ClubB5Till Tomorrow, Same Time, Same Place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.