sparse show notes Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 13 August 2000

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 evenings show we’re going to enjoy a lot of songs inspired my a whole lot of great trivia. Enjoy the show! Here’s the complete playlist: Segment 1: DoorsIn 1888, Theophilus Van Kannel of Philadelphia got a patent for…the revolving door. So here to commemorate Mr. Van Kannel’s invention, are some songs about doors. Who’s that knocking at my door – Wisconsin Roof Garden Orch. Shut the Door – Billy Cotton AHO River, stay ‘way from my door – The Boswell Sisters On Her Doorstep Last Night – Jack Payne and the BBC Dance Orchestra Segment 2: Tunes from CartoonsAug 3, 1903 marked the birth of cartoon animator Rudolf Ising, one of the creators of what became Loony Toons and Merry Melodies. Radio Rhythm – (Soundtrack) Oswald the Rabbit Short Buffoon – Nat Shilkret’s Orch. Powerhouse – Raymond Scott Quintet Segment 3: WashingIn Aug 9, 1910 AJ Fisher received a patent for the electric washing machine. So here to commemorate Mr Fisher’s invention are some washing songs. Washboard Blues – Paul Whiteman AHO Clothesline Ballet – Thomas “Fats” Waller Symphony in Riffs – Benny Carter and His Club Harlem OrchThe first country music song to sell one million records was released on Aug 13, 1924 The Prisoner’s Song – Vernon Dalhart Segment 4: One in a millionThe first country music song to sell one million records was released on Aug 13, 1924. The Prisoner’s Song – Vernon Dalhart Segment 5: ChicagoAug 10, 1833 marked the incorporation of the 200 people strong village of Chicago, so here to commemorate the occasion are some songs about Chicago. Red Hot Chicago – Roy Evans and His Seven Hot Airmen Oh How I Miss You Tonight – Benson Orchestra of Chicago Chicago Blues – Bucktown Five Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye – Benson Orchestra of Chicago 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 sparse show notes Rapidly Rotating Records 78 RPM Show – 13 August 2000 appeared first on Glenn Robison's Rapidly Rotating 78 RPM Records.