do you ever do the music challenges here that folks do by eras? like #LetsDoIt25
September 16, 2026 at 4:24 AM
do you ever do the music challenges here that folks do by eras? like #LetsDoIt25
#LETSDOIT25
"I Can't Get Started" by Bunny Berrigan.
"I've been consulted by Franklin D
Greta Garbo has had me to tea"
Timeless lyrics, that will always be relevant.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxeq...
"I Can't Get Started" by Bunny Berrigan.
"I've been consulted by Franklin D
Greta Garbo has had me to tea"
Timeless lyrics, that will always be relevant.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxeq...
1938 HITS ARCHIVE: I Can’t Get Started - Bunny Berigan (Bunny Berigan, vocal) (Victor version)
YouTube video by The78Prof
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January 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#LETSDOIT25
"I Can't Get Started" by Bunny Berrigan.
"I've been consulted by Franklin D
Greta Garbo has had me to tea"
Timeless lyrics, that will always be relevant.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxeq...
"I Can't Get Started" by Bunny Berrigan.
"I've been consulted by Franklin D
Greta Garbo has had me to tea"
Timeless lyrics, that will always be relevant.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxeq...
#LETSDOIT25
"Button Up Your Overcoat" by Helen Kane.
Some solid advice to live your life by right here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6sU...
"Button Up Your Overcoat" by Helen Kane.
Some solid advice to live your life by right here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6sU...
1929 HITS ARCHIVE: Button Up Your Overcoat - Helen Kane
YouTube video by The78Prof
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January 23, 2025 at 3:25 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Button Up Your Overcoat" by Helen Kane.
Some solid advice to live your life by right here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6sU...
"Button Up Your Overcoat" by Helen Kane.
Some solid advice to live your life by right here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6sU...
#LETSDOIT25
"Gimme A Little Kiss (Will Ya Huh?)" by Whispering Jack Smith.
Before they invented the microphone, singers had to shout.
After they invented the microphone, some couldn't even be bothered with singing at all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Kb...
"Gimme A Little Kiss (Will Ya Huh?)" by Whispering Jack Smith.
Before they invented the microphone, singers had to shout.
After they invented the microphone, some couldn't even be bothered with singing at all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Kb...
1926 HITS ARCHIVE: Gimme A Little Kiss (Will Ya Huh?) - Whispering Jack Smith (78 version)
YouTube video by The78Prof
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January 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Gimme A Little Kiss (Will Ya Huh?)" by Whispering Jack Smith.
Before they invented the microphone, singers had to shout.
After they invented the microphone, some couldn't even be bothered with singing at all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Kb...
"Gimme A Little Kiss (Will Ya Huh?)" by Whispering Jack Smith.
Before they invented the microphone, singers had to shout.
After they invented the microphone, some couldn't even be bothered with singing at all.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Kb...
#LETSDOIT25
"Shake That Thing" by Papa Charlie Jackson, quite possibly the earliest known usage of the phrase "shake that thing."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNW-...
"Shake That Thing" by Papa Charlie Jackson, quite possibly the earliest known usage of the phrase "shake that thing."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNW-...
Papa Charlie Jackson - Shake That Thing (1925)
YouTube video by History of Rock Music - Most powerful rock songs
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January 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Shake That Thing" by Papa Charlie Jackson, quite possibly the earliest known usage of the phrase "shake that thing."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNW-...
"Shake That Thing" by Papa Charlie Jackson, quite possibly the earliest known usage of the phrase "shake that thing."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNW-...
#LETSDOIT25
"Single Girl, Married Girl" by The Carter Family. Sara seems to take the side of the single girl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYp...
"Single Girl, Married Girl" by The Carter Family. Sara seems to take the side of the single girl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYp...
Single Girl, Married Girl
YouTube video by The Carter Family - Topic
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January 20, 2025 at 4:33 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Single Girl, Married Girl" by The Carter Family. Sara seems to take the side of the single girl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYp...
"Single Girl, Married Girl" by The Carter Family. Sara seems to take the side of the single girl.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYp...
#LETSDOIT25
"Blood Thirsty Blues" by Victoria Spivey
Opening lyrics: “BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… ”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti70...
"Blood Thirsty Blues" by Victoria Spivey
Opening lyrics: “BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… ”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti70...
Blood Thirsty Blues
YouTube video by Victoria Spivey - Topic
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January 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Blood Thirsty Blues" by Victoria Spivey
Opening lyrics: “BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… ”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti70...
"Blood Thirsty Blues" by Victoria Spivey
Opening lyrics: “BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… BLOOOD BLOOOOD Look at all that blood… ”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti70...
#LETSDOIT25
"Stealin' Stealin'" by Memphis Jug Band.
It'll make you wonder; why did jug bands ever die out?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgEN...
"Stealin' Stealin'" by Memphis Jug Band.
It'll make you wonder; why did jug bands ever die out?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgEN...
Memphis Jug Band - Stealin' stealin' (1928)
YouTube video by fulanodetal4
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January 18, 2025 at 7:46 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Stealin' Stealin'" by Memphis Jug Band.
It'll make you wonder; why did jug bands ever die out?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgEN...
"Stealin' Stealin'" by Memphis Jug Band.
It'll make you wonder; why did jug bands ever die out?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgEN...
#LETSDOIT25
"The Stampede" by Fletcher Henderson: put it on your Charleston playlist!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Xh...
"The Stampede" by Fletcher Henderson: put it on your Charleston playlist!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Xh...
The Stampede - Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra (1926)
YouTube video by Atticus Jazz
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January 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#LETSDOIT25
"The Stampede" by Fletcher Henderson: put it on your Charleston playlist!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Xh...
"The Stampede" by Fletcher Henderson: put it on your Charleston playlist!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Xh...
#LETSDOIT25
"Handful Of Keys" by Fats Waller, recorded after a particularly heavy night of drinking, but Fats still plays more handfuls of keys than the human ear is capable of processing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qms...
"Handful Of Keys" by Fats Waller, recorded after a particularly heavy night of drinking, but Fats still plays more handfuls of keys than the human ear is capable of processing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qms...
March 1, 1929 recording "Handful of Keys", Fats Waller
YouTube video by Remember Our Music
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January 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Handful Of Keys" by Fats Waller, recorded after a particularly heavy night of drinking, but Fats still plays more handfuls of keys than the human ear is capable of processing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qms...
"Handful Of Keys" by Fats Waller, recorded after a particularly heavy night of drinking, but Fats still plays more handfuls of keys than the human ear is capable of processing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qms...
#LETSDOIT25
"Sallie Gooden" by Eck Robertson.
From way back in 1922, it's probably the only track to ever be described as both the first country and the first shoe-gaze record.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_B6...
"Sallie Gooden" by Eck Robertson.
From way back in 1922, it's probably the only track to ever be described as both the first country and the first shoe-gaze record.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_B6...
Sallie Gooden
YouTube video by Eck Robertson - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#LETSDOIT25
"Sallie Gooden" by Eck Robertson.
From way back in 1922, it's probably the only track to ever be described as both the first country and the first shoe-gaze record.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_B6...
"Sallie Gooden" by Eck Robertson.
From way back in 1922, it's probably the only track to ever be described as both the first country and the first shoe-gaze record.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_B6...
#LETSDOIT25
"Pine Top's Boogie Woogie" by Pine Top Smith.
When Pine Top says "Stop", don't move a peg
And when Pine Top says "Get it", everybody do a boogie woogie!
That's what he's talkin' about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYrc...
"Pine Top's Boogie Woogie" by Pine Top Smith.
When Pine Top says "Stop", don't move a peg
And when Pine Top says "Get it", everybody do a boogie woogie!
That's what he's talkin' about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYrc...
1929 HITS ARCHIVE: Pine Top’s Boogie Woogie - Pine Top Smith
YouTube video by The78Prof
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Pine Top's Boogie Woogie" by Pine Top Smith.
When Pine Top says "Stop", don't move a peg
And when Pine Top says "Get it", everybody do a boogie woogie!
That's what he's talkin' about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYrc...
"Pine Top's Boogie Woogie" by Pine Top Smith.
When Pine Top says "Stop", don't move a peg
And when Pine Top says "Get it", everybody do a boogie woogie!
That's what he's talkin' about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYrc...
#LETSDOIT25
"Hotter Than That" by Louis Armstrong.
In which Louis scats in virtually every way imaginable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UofL...
"Hotter Than That" by Louis Armstrong.
In which Louis scats in virtually every way imaginable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UofL...
Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five - Hotter Than That [1927]
YouTube video by Classic Mood Experience
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January 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#LETSDOIT25
"Hotter Than That" by Louis Armstrong.
In which Louis scats in virtually every way imaginable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UofL...
"Hotter Than That" by Louis Armstrong.
In which Louis scats in virtually every way imaginable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UofL...
#LETSDOIT25
"Memphis Blues" by Prince's Band (no, not that Prince), the second blues record ever recorded (one week after the Victor Military Band also recorded "Memphis Blues") & quite possibly the happiest blues song ever recorded.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ss...
"Memphis Blues" by Prince's Band (no, not that Prince), the second blues record ever recorded (one week after the Victor Military Band also recorded "Memphis Blues") & quite possibly the happiest blues song ever recorded.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ss...
"The Memphis Blues or Mr Crump" Prince's Band 1914
YouTube video by Jazzguy1927
www.youtube.com
January 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
#LETSDOIT25
"Memphis Blues" by Prince's Band (no, not that Prince), the second blues record ever recorded (one week after the Victor Military Band also recorded "Memphis Blues") & quite possibly the happiest blues song ever recorded.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ss...
"Memphis Blues" by Prince's Band (no, not that Prince), the second blues record ever recorded (one week after the Victor Military Band also recorded "Memphis Blues") & quite possibly the happiest blues song ever recorded.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ss...
#LETSDOIT25
"Dardenella" by Ben Selvin's Novelty Orchestra.
Novelty orchestras being the hot sound of 1919.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiQj...
"Dardenella" by Ben Selvin's Novelty Orchestra.
Novelty orchestras being the hot sound of 1919.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiQj...
1919 Ben Selvin - Dardanella
YouTube video by The78Prof
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#LETSDOIT25
"Dardenella" by Ben Selvin's Novelty Orchestra.
Novelty orchestras being the hot sound of 1919.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiQj...
"Dardenella" by Ben Selvin's Novelty Orchestra.
Novelty orchestras being the hot sound of 1919.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiQj...
#LETSDOIT25
Bessie Smith has had quite enough of you questioning her questionable life decisions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am4D...
Bessie Smith has had quite enough of you questioning her questionable life decisions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am4D...
'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do
YouTube video by Bessie Smith - Topic
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January 12, 2025 at 6:18 AM
#LETSDOIT25
Bessie Smith has had quite enough of you questioning her questionable life decisions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am4D...
Bessie Smith has had quite enough of you questioning her questionable life decisions.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am4D...
#LETSDOIT25
"I'll See You In C-U-B-A" by Billy Murray: anti-Prohibition protest music!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0e...
"I'll See You In C-U-B-A" by Billy Murray: anti-Prohibition protest music!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0e...
Billy Murray - I'll See You In Cuba 1920 Irving Berlin Songs W / Lyrics
YouTube video by warholsoup1002
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January 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#LETSDOIT25
"I'll See You In C-U-B-A" by Billy Murray: anti-Prohibition protest music!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0e...
"I'll See You In C-U-B-A" by Billy Murray: anti-Prohibition protest music!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar0e...
#LETSDOIT25
"Whispering" by Paul Whiteman
He may not have been remotely qualified to be the "King Of Jazz" but it's still very nice. Particularly the... whatever-it-is solo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZE8...
1920 Paul Whiteman - Whispering
YouTube video by The78Prof
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January 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#LETSDOIT25
"Whispering" by Paul Whiteman
He may not have been remotely qualified to be the "King Of Jazz" but it's still very nice. Particularly the... whatever-it-is solo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZE8...
#1C000LEST
"I could never be the right kind of girl for you"
Its 1932 sample probably the closest I come to including anything from the #LetsDoIt25 era...
37. White Town - Your Woman (1997)
"I could never be the right kind of girl for you"
Its 1932 sample probably the closest I come to including anything from the #LetsDoIt25 era...
37. White Town - Your Woman (1997)
April 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#1C000LEST
"I could never be the right kind of girl for you"
Its 1932 sample probably the closest I come to including anything from the #LetsDoIt25 era...
37. White Town - Your Woman (1997)
"I could never be the right kind of girl for you"
Its 1932 sample probably the closest I come to including anything from the #LetsDoIt25 era...
37. White Town - Your Woman (1997)
#LETSDOIT25 Day 25
"Safari" Horace Silver feat. Art Blakely (1953)
Using my last two picks for favorite discoveries.
"Safari" Horace Silver feat. Art Blakely (1953)
Using my last two picks for favorite discoveries.
Safari (Remastered)
YouTube video by Horace Silver - Topic
youtu.be
January 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#LETSDOIT25 Day 25
"Safari" Horace Silver feat. Art Blakely (1953)
Using my last two picks for favorite discoveries.
"Safari" Horace Silver feat. Art Blakely (1953)
Using my last two picks for favorite discoveries.
#LETSDOIT25 Day 24b
"Solo Flight" Benny Goodman & His Orchestra feat. Charlie Christian (1943) (11 pts)
"Solo Flight" Benny Goodman & His Orchestra feat. Charlie Christian (1943) (11 pts)
Solo Flight (78 rpm Version)
YouTube video by Benny Goodman - Topic
youtu.be
January 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
#LETSDOIT25 Day 24b
"Solo Flight" Benny Goodman & His Orchestra feat. Charlie Christian (1943) (11 pts)
"Solo Flight" Benny Goodman & His Orchestra feat. Charlie Christian (1943) (11 pts)
#LETSDOIT25 Day 24
"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (1946)
After weeks of hemming & hawing between this and "Saturday Night Fish Fry" I decided this one was just cooler
"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (1946)
After weeks of hemming & hawing between this and "Saturday Night Fish Fry" I decided this one was just cooler
1946 HITS ARCHIVE: Choo Choo Ch’Boogie - Louis Jordan & his Tympany Five (#1 R&B hit)
YouTube video by The78Prof
youtu.be
January 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
#LETSDOIT25 Day 24
"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (1946)
After weeks of hemming & hawing between this and "Saturday Night Fish Fry" I decided this one was just cooler
"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (1946)
After weeks of hemming & hawing between this and "Saturday Night Fish Fry" I decided this one was just cooler
#LETSDOIT25 Day 23b
"Flying Saucer Boogie" Eddie Cletro & His Round Up Boys (1952)
I was torn between posting a country classic & a curio today before realizing wait, I can do both! From the awesome compilation The Ultimate 50s Rockin' Sci-Fi Disc
"Flying Saucer Boogie" Eddie Cletro & His Round Up Boys (1952)
I was torn between posting a country classic & a curio today before realizing wait, I can do both! From the awesome compilation The Ultimate 50s Rockin' Sci-Fi Disc
Eddie Cletro & His Round Up Boys - Flyin' Saucer Boogie
YouTube video by Rockin' Bandit
youtu.be
January 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
#LETSDOIT25 Day 23b
"Flying Saucer Boogie" Eddie Cletro & His Round Up Boys (1952)
I was torn between posting a country classic & a curio today before realizing wait, I can do both! From the awesome compilation The Ultimate 50s Rockin' Sci-Fi Disc
"Flying Saucer Boogie" Eddie Cletro & His Round Up Boys (1952)
I was torn between posting a country classic & a curio today before realizing wait, I can do both! From the awesome compilation The Ultimate 50s Rockin' Sci-Fi Disc
Kitty Wells - It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
YouTube video by manbehindthescreen
youtu.be
January 24, 2025 at 3:17 AM