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Tag Archives: Champion Records
Happy 114th Birthday, Blind Willie McTell! (5/5/1901)
Happy 114th Birthday, Blind Willie McTell! (5/5/1901). The guitarist recorded with Curley Weaver for Champion with many of the records also ending up on Decca in April 1935 in Chicago. Here Weaver and McTell perform their “Two Faced Woman.”
Posted in Champion, Gennett, May, Video
Tagged Blind Willie McTell, Champion Records, Curley Weaver, Decca Records, Gennett, Gennett Discography, Gennett Records, May
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May 1st in Gennett History, 1929: Carson Robison recorded “Why Did I Get Married
May 1st in Gennett History, 1929: Carson Robison recorded “Why Did I Get Married” in NYC. It was released on Gennett 6854, Champion 15746, and Supertone 6854. The Champion issue sold 37,435 copies between 1929 and 1932.
April 21st in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart Recorded “Runaway Train”
April 21st in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart recorded “Runaway Train” in NYC with Carson Robison on guitar. It appeared on Gennett 3051, Champion 15017, Challenge 162, Challenge 311, Buddy 8011, Herwin 75511, and Silvertone 4018. The Champion issue sold … Continue reading
Posted in April, Champion, Gennett, Gennett Walk of Fame, Video
Tagged April, Buddy 8011, Carson Robison, Challenge 162, Challenge 311, Champion 15017, Champion Records, Champion Royalty Ledger, Gennett, Gennett 3051, Gennett Discography, Gennett Records, Gennett Walk of Fame, Herwin 75511, Silvertone 4018, Vernon Dalhart
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April 16th in Gennett History, 1931: Gene Autry Recorded “T. B. Blues”
April 16th in Gennett History, 1931: Gene Autry recorded “T. B. Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 16275, Champion 45073, Superior 2710, Montgomery Ward 4975, Melotone 45256, Decca 5517, and Decca X-1234. Champion 16275 sold 586 copies between 1931 … Continue reading
Posted in April, Champion, Gennett, Gennett Walk of Fame, Video
Tagged April, Champion 16275, Champion 45073, Champion Records, Champion Royalty Ledger, Decca 5517, Decca X-1234, Gene Autry, Gennett, Gennett Discography, Gennett History, Gennett Records, Gennett Walk of Fame, Melotone 45256, Montgomery Ward 4975, Superior 2710
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Gene Autry Reminds Us about Money on Tax Day
April 15th is Tax Day and Gene Autry reminds us “Money Ain’t No Use Anyway.” He recorded it in Richmond on 2/9/1931. It appeared on Champion 16245, Champion 45156, Decca 5423, Decca X-1236, Melotone 45156, Montgomery Ward 8016, and Rex … Continue reading
Posted in April, Champion, Gennett, Gennett Walk of Fame
Tagged April, Champion 16245, Champion 45156, Champion Records, Champion Royalty Ledger, Decca 5423, Decca X-1236, Gene Autry, Gennett, Gennett Discography, Gennett Records, Gennett Walk of Fame, Income Tax, Melotone 45156, Montgomery Ward, Montgomery Ward 8016, Rex 9459, Tax, Tax Day
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April 9th in Gennett History, 1930: Cliff Carlisle Recorded “Desert Blues”
April 9th in Gennett History, 1930: Cliff Carlisle recorded “Desert Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 7187, Champion 15992, Champion 45155, Supertone 9710 (as Amos Greene), and Decca 5531. The Champion 15992 issue sold approx. 7,500 copies between 1930 … Continue reading
April 7th in Gennett History, 1927: Johnny Sylvester And His Playmates recorded “St. Louis Blues”
April 7th in Gennett History, 1927: Johnny Sylvester And His Playmates recorded “St. Louis Blues” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 6099, Gennett Sound Effects (Theater) 0-124, Gennett Rayo 40110, Champion 15294, and Champion 33010. In 1927 & ’28, Champion … Continue reading
Posted in April, Champion, Gennett, Video
Tagged April, Champion 15294, Champion 33010, Champion Records, Champion Royalty Ledger, Gennett, Gennett 6099, Gennett Discography, Gennett Rayo 40110, Gennett Records, Gennett Sound Effects 0124, Johnny Sylvester, Johnny Sylvester and His Playmates
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April 2nd in Gennett History, 1927: Johnny Marvin & His Uke Recorded Two Sides in NYC
April 2nd in Gennett History, 1927: Johnny Marvin & His Uke recorded “You’ll Never Miss A Hundred Years From” and “I’ll Just Go Along” in NYC. These recordings by the ukelele hall of famer appeared on Gennett 6085 and Champion … Continue reading
April 1st in Gennett History, 1929: The Southern Blues Singers Recorded “Light House Blues”
April 1st in Gennett History, 1929: The Southern Blues Singers recorded “Light House Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 15734, Gennett 6828, Supertone 9441, Varsity 6043, and AFCDJ A-043. The pianist on this track was Cow Cow Davenport. A … Continue reading
Posted in April, Champion, Gennett, Video
Tagged AFCDJ A-043, April, Champion, Champion 15734, Champion Records, Champion Royal, Cow Cow Davenport, Gennett, Gennett 6828, Gennett Discography, Gennett History, Gennett Records, Harry Charles, Jack Freeman, Light House Blues, Supertone 9441, The Southern Blues SIngers, Varsity, Varsity 6043
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March 23rd in Gennett History, 1928: W. E. “Buddy Burton” Recorded “Time Enough Blues”
March 23rd in Gennett History, 1928: W. E. “Buddy” Burton recorded “Time Enough Blues” in Chicago. It appeared on Gennett 6453, Champion 15489 (Washington Thomas), and Superior 388 (unknown). The Champion side sold ~400 copies in 1928 and ’29. Burton … Continue reading