Episode 153, “Easy Listening,” presents 17 recordings from the late ‘50s and early ‘60s that were typically chosen to appeal to adult radio audiences Performers include Connie Francis, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley,... Read More The post Episode 153, “Easy Listening,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 152, “Lawrence Welk,” features the music of one of the most beloved orchestra leaders of the 20th century. Recordings include “The Moon is a Silver Dollar,” “Grandfather’s Clock,” “The Wah Watusi,” “Blue Velvet,” “Annabelle,”... Read More The post Episode 152, “Lawrence Welk,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 151, “Great Ladies of Jazz,” features 18 accomplished jazz singers including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Peggy Lee, Julie London, and Sarah Vaughan. 45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s Episode 151... Read More The post Episode 151, “Great Ladies of Jazz,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 148, “Tony Bennett,” features the legendary singer’s hit singles and tracks from his first few studio albums, all released in the 1950s. Songs include “Just in Time,” “Ol’ Man River,” “Stranger in Paradise,” “Cold,... Read More The post Episode 148, “Tony Bennett,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 149, “Total Christmas,” celebrates the holiday with 17 recordings that include country, classical, jazz, pop and rock. Sam Waldron profiles a popular Christmas criminal, then describes summertime Christmas traditions south of the equator. Performers... Read More The post Episode 149, “Total Christmas,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 150, “High School Prom,” features music that would have been played at high school dances in the 1950s. Many songs are familiar, others are obscure. Performers include The Tads, The Elegants, The Monotones, Elvis... Read More The post Episode 150, “High School Prom,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 147, “1940s Music & History,” looks at some of the most significant historical events of the ‘40s and couples them with the most popular recordings at the time … with results that are sometimes... Read More The post Episode 147, “1940s Music & History,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 146, “Country Hits of the Late 50s,” presents 19 popular recordings from the country charts in 1957 and 1958, some of which crossed over to the pop charts. Performers include Jim Reeves, Kitty Wells,... Read More The post Episode 146, “Country Hits of the Late 50s,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 145, “Seven Stories,” focuses on the lives and music of six important performers (plus one group) from the 1940s and 1950s: Georgia Gibbs, The Mills Brothers, Doris Day, Matt Monro, Giselle MacKenzie, Bobby Darin,... Read More The post Episode 145, “Seven Stories,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 144, “Hank Williams Lost Recordings,” presents 16 segments from long-lost transcriptions of Hank Williams’ early morning radio show in 1951. Songs include “Mind Your Own Business,” “Hey, Good Lookin,” “California Zephyr,” “Cold Cold Heart,”... Read More The post Episode 144, “Hank Williams Lost Recordings,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 143, “Songs About Houses,” includes nine songs with the word “home” in their title, eight with “house” plus two about cabins. Performers include Cab Calloway, Rosemary Clooney, Ethel Waters, Buck Owens, Loretta Lynn, Jerry... Read More The post Episode 143, “Songs About Houses,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 142, “1940s Weather,” includes 17 songs and stories about storms, sunshine, rain, wind, and snow. Performers include Perry Como, Sister Rosetta Tharp, Jimmy Dorsey, Sammy Kaye, Johnny Cash, and The Four Aces with Al... Read More The post Episode 142, “1940s Weather,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 141, “1950s Superstars,” presents the music of 19 successful ‘50s performers including Pat Boone, Johnny Mathis, Matt Monro, Ricky Nelson, Mel Torme, Eydie Gorme, The Fleetwoods, The Platters, The Kingston Trio, Bobby Darin, Giselle... Read More The post Episode 141, “1950s Superstars,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 140, “Classic Frank Sinatra,” explores music from every non-holiday studio album he recorded in the 1940s and 1950s. Songs include “It Could Happen to You,” “Deep in a Dream,” “Come Dance with Me,” “It’s... Read More The post Episode 140, “Classic Frank Sinatra,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 139, “Paul’s Playlist,” presents the diverse early music influences of a man who grew up in a mid-size city in Central Washington. Recordings include live jazz, slow-dancing songs, and a love song about apple... Read More The post Episode 139, “Paul’s Playlist,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 138, “Flip That Record Over,” presents 20 recordings that were released on the “B” sides of singles. Performers include Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Frank Sinatra, The Silhouettes, and Jim Lowe. At least... Read More The post Episode 138, “Flip That Record Over,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 137, “The Jive,” explores the many shades of this popular genre that borders rock-and-roll, swing, doo-wop, and rhythm-and-blues. Twenty songs include performances by Linda Hayes, Louis Prima, The Teen-Tones, The Bee Gees, Chuck Berry,... Read More The post Episode 137, “The Jive,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 136, “Liberace,” presents the life and music of one of the era’s most flamboyant and wealthy entertainers and his winning way of connecting with audiences. Songs include Tiger Rag, Americana Medley, Alley Cat, Cement... Read More The post Episode 136, “Liberace,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 135, “Grammys,” focuses on recordings that won Grammy Awards. Performers include Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, Roy Acuff, Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams, The Mills Brothers, and eight... Read More The post Episode 135, “Grammys,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 134, “1940s Superstars,” presents songs by standout 1940s performers. Included: Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, The Ink Spots, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Helen Forrest, Guy Lombardo, Les and Larry... Read More The post Episode 134, “1940s Superstars,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 132, “Elvis Gospel” 45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s Episode 132 Elvis Gospel Playlist 1 I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs Elvis Presley 2 Known Only to Him Elvis Presley 3 Just... Read More The post Episode 132- Elvis Gospel appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 133, “Songs with Stories,” explores interesting stories behind a dozen popular songs including “Take the A Train,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Sing Sing Sing,” “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “Stardust,” and “The Green Door.”... Read More The post Episode 133, “Songs with Stories,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 131, “Perfect Pairs,” presents eight pairs of recordings that go together … or not. Topics include welcome and unwelcome letters, to dance or not to dance, a sweet ballad vs. a wild doo-wop reimagination,... Read More The post Episode 131, “Perfect Pairs,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 130, “1940s Wedding,” imagines picking out music for an old-fashioned wedding, with recordings for a reception, walking down the aisle, and dancing. Performers include Billy Vaughn, Perry Como, Dick Haymes, Helen Forrest, The Glenn... Read More The post Episode 130, “1940s Wedding,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 129, “Just Good Music,” presents 20 songs (and a minimum of talk) to represent ‘40s and ‘50s, including love songs, fun songs, dance songs and the sound of the Big Bands. Performers include Mel... Read More The post Episode 129, “Just Good Music,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 128, “Judy Garland,” presents the life and music of one of the 20th century’s musical and movie superstars. Highlights include “Over the Rainbow,” “You Made Me Love You,” “The Trolley Song,” three tracks from... Read More The post Episode 128, “Judy Garland,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
Episode 127, “Classic Country Early 50s,” presents 20 country music recordings from 1952 through 1955. Performers include Carl Smith, Kitty Wells, Chet Atkins, Hank Snow, Red Foley, Eddie Arnold, Hank Thompson, Goldie Hill, Slim Whitman,... Read More The post Episode 127, “Classic Country Early 50s,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 126, “Black Entertainers,” features 16 recordings by black artists including Louis Armstrong, Ray Brown, Sam Cooke, The Platters, Fats Domino, Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole, Ruth Brown, Lena Horne, Muddy Waters and six more... Read More The post Episode 126, “Black Entertainers,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Episode 125, “Johnny Burke,” highlights the lyrics of this prolific mid-century songwriter. Performers include Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Ella Fitzgerald, She & Him, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, and Julie London. Songs include “It’s Always... Read More The post Episode 125, “Johnny Burke,” appeared first on Sam Waldron ....
Show 124, “Johnny Mathis,” includes 15 of his songs including big hits like “Wonderful, Wonderful,” “Chances Are,” “It’s Not for me to Say,” “What Will My Mary Say,” and “Misty” as well as the country... Read More The post Show 124, “Johnny Mathis,” appeared first on Sam Waldron .
