Vintage MSD - Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw and Doc Alumbaugh albums (1950)

The year is 1950 and two new albums are out - the first is the only known studio recording of Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw.  Considered by many to the father of Modern Square Dancing, Dr. Shaw gained an impressive reputation through the publication of his book - "Cowboy Dances" and the touring performances of his Cheyenne Mountain School students. This recording features three dances from the "Duel In The Sun" motion picture.   Also in 1950 came the release of a series of albums for both the new and experienced dancer from the newly formed Windsor Records label.  At the helm of Windsor Records was Doc Alumbaugh, a retired medical doctor who was full-time in teaching and calling in Southern California.  Doc was considered not only a pioneer in the early modern square dance movement, but also an avid promoter.    This recording features two dances from his Dances For Experienced Dancers on Windsor. THIS ENTIRE PROJECT TOOK HOURS TO PRODUCE.  The source material was 78 RPM records with seventy-five years of wear on them.  So please remember to help us with the costs of production. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST