Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 9 March 2003

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. On this evening’s show we’re going to celebrate a couple of birthday, several inventions, and we’ve got some new Ids making their debut tonight. Enjoy the show! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: Nat GonellaMarch 7 marked the birth in 1908 in London, England, of trumpeter, bandleader and vocalist Nat Gonella. I Want to Be Happy – Nat Gonella and His Georgians Crazy Valves – Nat Gonella and His Georgians Tiger Rag – Nat Gonella and His Georgians Segment 2: FishyMarch 8 in 1887, Everett Horton received a patent for his invention of the telescopic fishing rod, to commemorate Mr. Horton’s invention, here is a set of “fishy” songs. At the Codfish Ball – Mae Questel Three Little Fishies – Kay Kyser Mudhole Blues – Sharkey Bonanano and his Sharks of Rhythm Segment 3: DogsMarch 8 in 1894, the first animal control law in the U. S. was enacted in New York state, so for all of you dog lovers out there, here are some rapidly rotating records about canines. Aw, You Dog – Cab Calloway and His Orchestra Little Rover (Don’t Forget to Come Back Home) – Majestic Dance Orchestra Nervous Puppies – McKenzie’s Candy Kids Segment 4: StopMarch 5 in 1872, George Westinghouse received his patent for a device to stop trains using compressed air. So here to commemorate it are some rapidly rotating records about stopping. Stop It – Billy Arnold’s Novelty Band I Can’t Stop Loving You – Maynard Baird AHO Tessie, Stop Teasing Me – California Ramblers Segment 5: FirstMarch 6 marked the birth in 1906 of Louis Francis Cristillo. You know him better as Lou Costello, half of the comedy duo Abbott & Costello, So here, in honor of Lou Costello and “Who’s on First” is a set of first songs. Do You Believe in Love at First Sight? – McKinney’s Cotton Pickers My First Love – Fred Rich When I First Met Mary – Ben Pollack Segment 6: Gone to the Dogs?We have time for one more canine song. Waitin’ Around – New Orleans Jazz Band THANKS FOR LISTENING!  If you enjoy the show, please let us know by leaving a comment on the website or the Facebook page or sending an email to [email protected] And remember, your requests and topic segments are always welcome.RRR is also available as a podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Google Play Music. Simply enter Rapidly Rotating Records in the search box in any of those apps and a link to the show will appear. If you listen to the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and comment. THANK YOU!We are proud and happy that Rapidly Rotating Records is also part of Global Community Radio, supplying campus and community radio stations worldwide with hosted music and spoken word programming from sources including public broadcasters, other community radio stations, and independent producers from around the globe.The Rapidly Rotating Records telephone request line is now OPEN! In addition to sending cards or letters, sending email, or posting to the the show’s website or Facebook page, you can now call in to request a particular artist, song or topic segment, leave feedback about the show, or ask questions or comment about the music. Of course, I’d be happy if you just call in to say “Hi!” and let me know you’re out there listening. The easy-to-remember number is 234-PLAY 78s or 234-752-9787.If you’re a member of Facebook, but haven’t “liked” the show, won’t you please consider doing so? Just go to http://www.facebook.com/rapidlyrotatingrecordsAnd finally, please consider becoming a member of KISL. A basic membership is just $20 and a premium membership is $50. While most of you are not on Catalina Island and can’t take advantage of the merchant discounts and offers that go with membership, you’ll be supporting community radio on Catalina Island and beyond. I am not paid for the show, nor is it underwritten. I do the show because I love the music and the people, stories and culture behind it. Visit http://www.kislavalon.com/membership. Thanks! The post Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 9 March 2003 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.