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July 26th in Gennett History, 1928: The Maple City Four Recorded Several Sides

July 26th in Gennett History, 1928: The Maple City Four (a WLS Radio artist) recorded several sides in Richmond including “Lonely Little Blue Bird” (Gennett 6543 and Supertone 9064), “Little Cotton Dolly” (rejected), “Dream River” (Gennett 6543 and Supertone 9064), … Continue reading

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July 25th in Gennett History, 1932: The Sound Effects Engineers Spent a Lovely Day Outdoors

July 25th in Gennett History, 1932: It appears the Sound Effects engineers took advantage of a beautiful day and recorded some summer / outdoor sounds, including frogs, a parade band, and motor boats. The various motor boat effects appeared on … Continue reading

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July 24th in Gennett History, 1930: Carson Robison and Frank Luther Recorded “Carry Me Back To The Mountains”

July 24th in Gennett History, 1930: Carson Robison and Frank Luther recorded “Carry Me Back To The Mountains” in NYC. July 24th is one of the supposed dates, as is August 14th, of this recording. It appeared on Champion 45143. … Continue reading

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July 23rd in Gennett History, 1929: Burl Ives Recorded “Behind the Clouds”

July 23rd in Gennett History, 1929: Burl Ives recorded “Behind the Clouds” in Richmond. While Ives went on to a very successful music career, Gennett did not see it that way and rejected his recording. Sadly, it appears this recording … Continue reading

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July 22nd in Gennett History, 1927: Kid Brown and Snapp’s Ginger Snaps recorded “Tell Me Why”

July 22nd in Gennett History, 1927: Kid Brown and Snapp’s Ginger Snaps recorded “Tell Me Why” in Chicago. It appeared on Black Patti 8050. The recording featured Kid Brown (v) and Troy Snapp (p).

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July 21st in Gennett History, 1927: Frankie “Half Pint” Jaxon Recorded “Willie the Weeper”

July 21st in Gennett History, 1927: Frankie “Half Pint” Jaxon recorded “Willie the Weeper” in Chicago. The recording appeared on Black Patti 8048 and featured Blanche Smith Walton on piano.

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July 20th in Gennett History (1923, 1927, and 1934)

July 20, 1923: Nina Reeves recorded “Indiana Avenue Blues” in Richmond. The recording appeared on the personal label “Indianapolis” and featured Jesse Crump on piano. The reverse side was “Ain’t Yu Comin’ Back, Mary Ann, To Maryland.” ——————————————– July 20, 1927: … Continue reading

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July 19th in Gennett History, 1923: The Gospel Quartette of Red Key, IN Recorded a Side in Richmond

July 19th in Gennett History, 1923: The Gospel Quartette of Red Key, IN recorded a side in Richmond. This unknown quartette’s side “(a) I’m Nearer My Home Today; (b) We’ll All Be There” was not released by Gennett but perhaps … Continue reading

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July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A Very Historic Day in Richmond

July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond. Jelly Roll Morton recorded four sides (“Grandpa’s Spells,” “Kansas City Stomp,” “Wolverine Blues (Joys),” and “The Pearls (A Stomp”). The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded three sides (“London … Continue reading

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Happy 120th Birthday, Bradley Kincaid! (7/13/1895)

Happy 120th Birthday, Bradley Kincaid! (7/13/1895). This Gennett Walk of Fame inductee recorded both guitar and vocals on “Barbara Allen” on 2/25/1928 in Chicago. It appeared on Supertone 9452, Supertone 9211, Silvertone 5186, and Silvertone 8217.

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