EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 58 MIN
Martyn Roper: The Twisted Roots of Old-Time Blues!
from Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: 1920s and 1930s 78 RPM Records
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 [email protected] the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshowToday's Tunes:1. Farewell Blues - Sol Ho'op'i2. Lovesick Blues - Emmett Miller and his Georgia Crackers3. Down The Dirt Road Blues - Charley Patton4. Where Did You Sleep Last Night - Lead Belly5. The Window Cleaner - George Formby6. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry7. Waiting For A Train - Jimmie Rodgers8. Champagne Charlie Is My Name - Blind Blake9. Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson10. Step It Up And Go - Blind Boy Fuller11. (Honey) It's Tight Like That - Papa Too Sweet (Tampa Red, Harry Jones, Georgia Tom)12. Hey Good Looking - Hank Williams13. We'll Meet Again - Vera LynnCopyright 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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