Music
Music We Love
“The Thunderer March” is identified as a selection from Music We Love. The title suggests a program centered on musical listening, with this…
Command Performance
Command Performance is a variety program created for American service members during World War II. Its broadcasts bring together popular ent…
A Date with the Duke
A Date with the Duke is a radio program centered on the music of Duke Ellington and his orchestra. The title presents a musical date with El…
Hour of Charm
The Hour of Charm was a radio program built around the music of Phil Spitalny and His All-Girl Orchestra, with vocalist Evelyn and the ensem…
Songs by Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore performs songs in this radio recording, including “This Can't Be Love.” Her warm, clear vocal style brings the music to the fore…
The Bob Burns Show
Bob Burns brings his homespun humor to this radio variety program, mixing comedy with music and guest appearances. Burns was known for his A…
Renfro Valley Gathering
Renfro Valley Gathering brings the music and atmosphere of a traditional country gathering to radio. Rooted in the musical culture of Renfro…
Fitch Bandwagon
Fitch Bandwagon was a radio showcase for popular music and comedy, presenting a changing lineup of performers rather than following a single…
Eat My Country
November 10th, 2010 episode of Eat My Country. Having recently converted to Rastafarianism, the show is all about I and I. Focusing on the f…
Maxwell House Good News
Maxwell House Good News is a musical variety program built around comedy and popular entertainment. Its title identifies this recording as a…
The Incomparable Music of Wayne King
The Incomparable Music of Wayne King presents the orchestra led by bandleader Wayne King, known for his smooth, romantic dance-band sound. T…
Arthur Godfrey
Arthur Godfrey brings his relaxed, conversational style to this radio program, with the subtitle identifying “I Want to Sing an American Son…
Great Moments in Music
Great Moments in Music presents excerpts from Victor Herbert’s operetta The Red Mill. The program offers a selection of music from the work,…
Liberace
Enjoy Liberace in a Thanksgiving-themed radio performance centered on his signature blend of piano playing and showmanship. The program offe…
Hoosier Hot Shots
The Hoosier Hot Shots bring their distinctive blend of country music and comedy to the radio. The group’s sound centers on lively singing an…
Paul Whiteman Presents
Paul Whiteman Presents is a radio variety program led by bandleader Paul Whiteman. This installment features comedian Bert Lahr and the voca…
Jubilee
Jubilee was an Armed Forces Radio Service program presenting Black performers and musical styles to service members. Its broadcasts brought …
Gisele MacKenzie Show
The Gisele MacKenzie Show features singer and entertainer Gisele MacKenzie in a radio variety setting. MacKenzie’s warm, expressive voice is…
Chuck Wagon Jamboree
Chuck Wagon Jamboree is a country music radio program presented in the style of a musical gathering around a chuck wagon. The title pairs th…
California Melodies
California Melodies presents a musical radio program centered on a salute to bandleader and composer Isham Jones. The title suggests a tribu…