Category Archives: Silvertone

May 22nd in Gennett History, 1928: Vernon Dalhart Recorded “The Death of Floyd Collins”

May 22nd in Gennett History, 1928: Vernon Dalhart recorded “The Death of Floyd Collins” in NYC. It appeared on Ch 15048, Sil 8134, & Spt 9227. The Champion issue sold 6,292 copies between 1926 and 1930. From wikipedia re: Floyd … Continue reading

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May 10th in Gennett History, 1924: Daddy Stovepipe Recorded “Sundown Blues”

May 10th in Gennett History, 1924: Daddy Stovepipe recorded “Sundown Blues” in Richmond. Daddy Stovepipe’s real name was Sam Jones and this recording appeared on Ge 5459, Sil 4042, & Clx 40335.

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April 27th in Gennett History, 1927: Marion Underwood Recorded “Coal Creek March”

April 27th in Gennett History, 1927: Marion Underwood recorded “Coal Creek March” in Richmond. It appeared on Ge 6240, Spt 9167, Sil 5080 & 9167.

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April 25th in Gennett History, 1927: Cryin’ Sam Collins Recorded “Jailhouse Blues”

April 25th in Gennett History, 1927: Cryin’ Sam Collins recorded “Jailhouse Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Ge 6167, BP 8025, Bell 1173, Ch 15320, Her 92043, Sil 5127, & Spt 9291. The Champion issue sold about 8,000 copies between … Continue reading

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Happy 147th Birthday, Daddy Stovepipe! (4/12/1867)

Happy 147th Birthday, Daddy Stovepipe! (4/12/1867). Sam Jones, aka Daddy Stovepipe, recorded “Sundown Blues” on 5/10/1924 in Richmond. It appeared on Ge 5459, Sil 4042 & Clx 40335.

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Happy 119th Birthday, Alberta Hunter (4/1/1895)

Happy 119th Birthday, Alberta Hunter (4/1/1895). She recorded as Josephine Beatty for Gennett including her work with the Red Onion Jazz Babies. “Texas Moaner Blues” appeared on Ge 5594 & Sil 4033 and featured Alberta Hunter (vox), Louis Armstrong (tpt), … Continue reading

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March 24th in Gennett History, 1957: Carson Robison Passed Away

March 24th in Gennett History, 1957: Carson Robison passed away. This future Gennett Walk of Fame inductee recorded dozens of sides for Gennett including “Oh Dem Golden Slippers” with Vernon Dalhart on 5/17/1928 in NYC. It appeared on Ge 6512, … Continue reading

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March 20th in Gennett History, 1928: Gene Carroll and Al Grady Recorded “Waitin’ for Katy”

March 20th in Gennett History, 1928: Gene Carroll and Al Grady Recorded “Waitin’ for Katy” in Chicago. The backing band was Hoefle String Trio. This recording appeared on Ge 6415, Ch 15461, Spr 361, Sil 5236 & 8236, & Spt … Continue reading

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March 7th in Gennett History, 1927: Walter C. Peterson Recorded “Sidewalks Of New York; Let Me Call You Sweetheart; Rosie O’Grady”

March 7th in Gennett History, 1927: Walter C. Peterson recorded “Sidewalks Of New York; Let Me Call You Sweetheart; Rosie O’Grady” in Chicago. It appeared on Ge 6078, Ch 45018, Sil 4002, 5009, 8204, & 25009, & Spt 9196.

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Feb. 5th in Gennett History, 1927: Ernest Stoneman Recorded “Kenney Wagner’s Surrender”

Feb. 5th in Gennett History, 1927: Ernest Stoneman recorded “Kenney Wagner’s Surrender” in NYC. It appeared on Sil 5004 & 25004, Ge 6044, Ch 15222, & Her 75535. The Champion royalty ledger noted to Ernest Stoneman, sales of 12,368 copies … Continue reading

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