May 25 in Gennett History…

1921: Flo Bert recorded “All By Myself” in NYC.  It appeared on Gennett 4731, Starr-Gennett 9135, and Connorized 3003 and featured Bert (v). 

1923: Howard Lanin’s Arcadia Orchestra recorded “I Cried for You (Now Its Your Turn to Cry over Me)” in NYC.  It appeared on Gennett 5167 and Starr-Gennett 9399.  A note on the recording card simply stated, “RUSH.”   

1927: Vernon Dalhart recorded “Lindbergh (The Eagle of the USA)” in NYC.  It appeared on Gennett 6169, Challenge 369, Champion 15286, Herwin 75555, Silvertone 5087, Silvertone 8144, Silvertone 25087, and Supertone 9238. The Champion issue sold 3,673 copies in 1927 and 1928.