LE FIACRE - Jean Sablon
A fun song in French from about 1952 or so. About a woman and her gentleman friend, Leon, riding around Paris in a small horse drawn cab, le fiacre, with the curtains pulled down to cover the window (she was married to another man). Her husbands happens to spy them and sets off after the coach but is, alas, run over by the coachman. She turns to Leon and says, excitedly, "Leon! We can leave the curtains up! The coachman has run over my husband!" Sung in French. The introduction is from a 1955 radio program. You can hear the full recorded live radio broadcast of this song here: rtd.cdbpdx.com
Hebrew KOL NIDRI by Joseph Rosenblatt 1912
Here is a song sung in Hebrew by cantor Joseph Rosenblatt c.1912. It is the flip side of his EL MOLE RACHMIN tribute to the sinking of the Titanic. This was recorded while he was engaged by the Congregation Ohab Zedek in New York. I also found this little bit of information online: "In 1927 Warner Brothers offered Rosenblatt $100000 to co-star with Al Jolson in 'The Jazz Singer,' but they could not persuade him to sing Kol Nidrei. He felt that it was much too sacred to be used as entertainment."
Japanese Children's Music - 78 rpm Record c.1950
A departure from the usual postings. I stumbled upon a collection of 60 or so old Japanese 78s and this is one of them. Mostly pop and traditional Japanese music from 1930s-1950s. I do not understand Japanes at all, but some of the music is good and /or interesting. I chose this one because of the label art. Let me know if you want to see more from this collection. You can view the entire collection at: music.cdbpdx.com The rest of the songs can be heard at: music.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
Japanese Song of the Three Steps Katsutarou Gouta w/Samisen
The following information has been provided by a helpful YouTube member: "The First song is called "Song of the Three Steps" - a famous traditional song dated back from 17th century, and the second one is called "Sa-Do-Okesa", a traditional song from Nigata region. Both of them were sung by Katsutarou Gouta. Accompanied by Samisen, traditonal Japanese string instrument. Judging from the RCA Victor label, and no VE marks, I guess this was recorded before 1927 acoustically, and pressed in United States in early 1930s." Thank you! Sounds good and soothing. You view all the labels from this collection at. music.cdbpdx.com or you can hear all the tunes at. music.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
Japanese traditional songs 78 rpm 78rpm record Song of the Three Steps Sa-Do-Okesa cdbpdx
CELERY STALKS AT MIDNIGHT by Will Bradley and his Orchestra 1940
Celery Stalks At Midnight by Will Bradley and his Orchestra, with Ray McKinley on drums and Freddie Slack on piano. Recorded in 1940. Great swingin' jazz! Enjoy! You can listen to 20 more Will Bradley tunes at: rtd.cdbpdx.com These were recorded from a couple old radio transcription discs from the 1940's.
Will Bradley Swinging jazz 1940 Ray mckinley Freddie Slack 78rpm 78 rpm record cdbpdx
Eili Eili by Cantor Josef Rosenblatt 1917
Eili Eili - Hebrew folk song recorded by Josef Rosenblatt, c.1917. Enjoy! I just acquired a small collection of 12 inch 78 rpm records with Hebrew/Yiddish songs from the teens-1940s. They are all posted here: 78records.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
Cantor Josef Yossele Rothstein Eili 1917 COLUMBIA label 78rpm 78 rpm record Hebrew folk song cdbpdx
SOFIA VEMBO - PEDIA ITIS ELLADOS PEDIA (Sons of Greece)
Vintage Greek music with Sofia Vembo singing Pedia Itis Ellados Pedia (Sons of Greece). Enjoy! And, yes, the record is noticably cracked, a little. I still thought it worthy of a YouTube posting. All the songs from this collection can be heard at: music.cdbpdx.com
Sofia Vembo Vintage Greek Music 78rpm 78 rpm record Sons of Greece cdbpdx
CUTE GIRL STANDING AT THE PROW Japanese Song
"The song is called "Cute Girl Standing At The Prow". I guess this was recorded in 1930s and reissued in late-1940s." This translation and information provided by a helpful YouTube member. Thanks! You can view the entire collection at: music.cdbpdx.com
"Gia mia Kitharitsa" Beautiful Greek Song by Eya Styl
I do not know much about Greek music but I do know this is a beautiful song. Enjoy! The following information has been provided by a helpful YouTube member: Composer: Spathis Alekos Singer:Eya Styl Title: "Gia mia Kitharitsa" ,"For one (little) Guitar" Thank you! You can hear all the Greek songs from this collection here: music.cdbpdx.com
Greek music 78 rpm Gia Mia Kitharitsa Eya Styl Spathis Alekos 78rpm reocrd cdbpdx
2 Vintage Greek Songs From Nikos Gounaris
These are from a Liberty label 78 rpm record. Don't know what the song is or who the artist is, but the music is good. A helpful YouTube member has provided the following translations: The Composer and Singer of the song is Nikos Gounaris. The title "Den mporo na kleiso mati" can not be directly translated in english. "I can't close my eyes" or better "I can't sleep" would be the proper translation. The second song is also Composer/Singer: Nikos Gounaris and the title" Pente Xronia perasan" is "Five years have passed" Thank you! You can hear the entire collection of Greek music from these old 78's at: music.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
Greek Liberty 306-AB 78rpm 78 rpm record Nikos Gounaris cdbpdx
"Anastenaxte Simantra" by Grigoris Bithikotsis Vintage Greek Music
Vintage Greek music from an old 78 rpm record. Don't know what the title is or who the artist is. A helpful YouTube member privided the following translation: The singer's name is Grigoris Bithikotsis. Composer;s name is Dimitris Goutis. Now the title of this song "Anastenaxte Simantra" cannot be translated directly in english. In other words the title would be "Bells.. sigh" (i know this doesn't make much sense in english) Thank you! You can hear all the Greek music from this collection at: music.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
Vintage Greek music 78rpm 78 rpm record Grigoris Bithikotsis Anastenaxte Simantra cdbpdx
LAYA-LAYA Vintage Arabic 'Pop' Music
Some time ago, I was fortunate enough to acquire a collection of about 60 old 78 rpm records containing vintage Arabic 'pop', 'folk', and classical music. I recorded them all then found out they were extremely rare and valuable so I ended up selling them. All that remains are the recordings and the label photos. Doesn't make for much of a video, but the music is just not available anywhere. This is vintage Arabic 'pop' music, though I do not know the artist. Enjoy! This entire collection can be heard at: music.cdbpdx.com Have fun!
LAYA-:LAYA Vintage Arabic Pop Music 78rpm 78 rpm record cdbpdx
RZEI performed by Cantor Gershon Sirota
Cantor Gershon Sirota performs RZEI. Released on a 12 inch Columbia label 78 rpm record about 1918-1919. Enjoy! I just acquired a small collection of 12 inch 78 rpm records with Hebrew/Yiddish songs from the teens-1940s. They are all posted here: 78records.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
Cantor Gershon Sirota Columbia E8000 78rpm 78 rpm record 1918 1919 cdbpdx
BLUE LOU by the Benny Goodman Sextet LIVE
Recorded from an Armed Forces Radio Service transcription disc 'ONE NIGHT STAND' #1946. Benny Goodman and his sextet live at the Paladium in Los Angeles play a cool jazz song with Buddy Greco at the piano. This transcription aired on October 1, 1949. Listen to all at: rtd.cdbpdx.com
DANCE SHERAZAD by Semi Sheheen Vintage Arabic Oud Music
Some time ago, I was fortunate enough to acquire a collection of about 60 old 78 rpm records containing vintage Arabic 'pop', 'folk', and classical music. I recorded them all then found out they were extremely rare and valuable so I ended up selling them. All that remains are the recordings and the label photos. Doesn't make for much of a video, but the music is not available anywhere. Here is Semi Sheheen and his Utica Orchestra performing Dance Sherazad with some very good oud music included. Enjoy! You can hear all the songs from this collection at: music.cdbpdx.com
Vintage Arabic Oud Music Semi Sheheen Dance Sherazad 78rpm 78 rpm record cdbpdx
Greek Music - Stratos Pagioumtzis sings THE MOTHER THAT GAVE YOU BIRTH
Very nice old Greek song from an old 78 rpm record. A helpful YouTube member provided the following information, "Stratos Pagioumtzis is the Composer/Singer of this song. The title in english means "The Mother that gave you Birth" " Thank you! You can hear all the Greek songs from this collection here: music.cdbpdx.com
Stratos Pagioumtzis Greek Music Song Vintage 78rpm 78 rpm record The Mother that gave you Birth cdbpdx
GI JIVE Radio Show #1982 with GI Jill c.1948 Armed Forces Radio Service
GI JIVE Radio Show #1982 with GI Jill, produced by the Armed Forces Radio Service about 1948. This show starts with a Benny Goodman rendition of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, then A Fella With An Umbrella by Bing Crosby, followed by Vic Damone singing It's Magic. Last is Tommy Dorsey with After You've Gone. rtd.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
JIVE Radio Show #1982 with Jill 1948 Armed Forces Service cdbpdx
Vintage Arabic 'Pop' Music SWING by Hanan and Fayrouz
Some time ago, I was fortunate enough to acquire a collection of about 60 old 78 rpm records containing vintage Arabic 'pop', 'folk', and classical music. I recorded them all then found out they were extremely rare and valuable so I ended up selling them. All that remains are the recordings and the label photos. Doesn't make for much of a video, but the music is just not available anywhere. Offered here is a song titled 'Swing' by Hanan and Fayrouz. It is the flip side of 'Rhumba'. Enjoy! This entire collection can be heard at: music.cdbpdx.com Have fun!
Vintage Arabic Pop Music Hanan and Fayrouz SWING 78rpm 78 rpm record cdbpdx
Arabic Music RHUMBA by Hanan and Fayrouz
Vintage Arabic 'pop' music recorded from an old 78 rpm record. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to have acquired a collection of about 60 78 rpm records with Arabic music. I recorded them all and found they were very rare and valuable so I ended up selling them and paying off some bills. The recordings and label pictures remain, though. Doesn't make for a very exciting video, but the sound is just about extinct. If this one goes over well, I'll add more. Lots of cool old music, available for free download at: music.cdbpdx.com Enjoy!
Vintage Arabic Music Hanan and Feyrouz Rhumba 78rpm 78 rpm record cdbpdx
Jose Melis on SESAC Transcription N-1703
Future Jack Paar "Tonight Show" band leader Jose Melis and his Trio with orchestra accompaniment perform swing and jazz with a Latin beat on a SESAC radio transcription record. SESAC N-1703 sampler. recordings of the entire record can be heard here: rtd.cdbpdx.com
SIZUKO KASAGI - On A Road to Yearning My Love - Japanese Song
"This is a theme song from a film, (The title of it roughly translates "Come Back To the Stage"), The Title of the song roughly translates; "On A Road to Yearning My Love" and it's sung by a singer named Sizuko Kasagi. Judging from the label and the A prefix number, I guess this was recorded sometime between 1946 and 1950." This label translation provided by a helpful YouTube member. Thanks! Enjoy! The labels from the entire collection can be better viewed at: music.cdbpdx.com
Japanese music blues ballad 78rpm 78 rpm record Sizuko Kasagi cdbpdx
SING, SING, SING - Benny Goodman - 9 Minutes! 1937
This is a special recording of the swing classic Sing, Sing, Sing in 2 parts by Benny Goodman on a 12" 78 rpm record. This number usually closed concerts and was their signature tune. Most recordings of Sing, Sing, Sing are 3 minutes or so to fit on a regular record, but this is a real jam session with almost 9 minutes of music, much like their concert performances, showcasing Benny Goodman, Harry James, and especially Gene Krupa. Enjoy!
Sing Benny Goodman Harry James Gene Krupa jam session 78rpm 78 rpm record cdbpdx
I CAN'T GET STARTED - Bunny Berigan 1937
This is recorded from a 12 inch 78 rpm record so the song is about 5 minutes long, significantly longer than the 3 minutes or so allowed by the typical 10 inch 78 rpm record. Cool! Bunny Berigan and his orchestra perform I Can't Get Started with Bunny Berigan performing the vocals. Recorded in 1937. The flip side is The Prisoner's Song. Enjoy!