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Nov. 2nd in Gennett History, 1929: Carson Robison Recorded “Why I Ain’t Got No Sweetheart”

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Nov. 2nd in Gennett History, 1929: Carson Robison recorded “Why I Ain’t Got No Sweetheart” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 15872, Champion 45145, Gennett 7051, Superior 2580, and Supertone 9549. The Champion 15872 sold 12,394 copies between 1929 and … Continue reading →

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Sept. 16th in Gennett History, 1930: Ted Gossett’s String Band Recorded “Fire In The Mountain”

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Sept. 16th in Gennett History, 1930: Ted Gossett’s String Band recorded “Fire In The Mountain” in Richmond. The recording appeared on Ch. 16160, Spr 2519, and Spt 9776. The band consisted of Earl Nossinger (g), Enos Gossett (g), Pete Woods … Continue reading →

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Sept. 2nd in Gennett History, 1927: Henry Lange and His Orchestra Recorded “Hot Lips”

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Sept. 2nd in Gennett History, 1927: Henry Lange and His Orchestra recorded “Hot Lips” in Richmond. It appeared on Ch. 15364, Ge. 6263, Ge Rayo 40102, and Spr. 306. The Champion issue sold approx. 1,300 copies in 1927 and 1928. … Continue reading →

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Aug. 28th in Gennett History, 1927: Dunk Rendleman and the Alabamians Recorded “Mean Dog Blues”

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Aug. 28th in Gennett History, 1927: Dunk Rendleman and the Alabamians recorded “Mean Dog Blues” in Birmingham. It appeared on Ch 15399, Ge 6322, and Spr. 328. The Champion issue sold 842 copies in 1927 and 1928. Known musicians in … Continue reading →

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Happy 127th Birthday, Cryin’ Sam Collins! (Aug. 11, 1887)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 127th Birthday, Cryin’ Sam Collins! Collins was born on August 11, 1887. He recorded “Do That Thing” on 8/27/1927 in Richmond. It appeared on Ge. 6307, Ch. 15453, Sil. 5131, & Spr. 369. A royalty statement to Dennis Taylor … Continue reading →

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July 31st in Gennett History: Alura Mack Recorded “82 Years Blues”

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

July 31st in Gennett History: Alura Mack recorded “82 Years Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Ge. 7295, Ch. 16170, & Spr. 2572 (as Clara Andrews). The Champion issue sold 558 copies in 1931.

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July 14th in Gennett History, 1930: Lanin’s University Orchestra Recorded “Here Comes The Sun”

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

July 14th in Gennett History, 1930: Lanin’s University Orchestra recorded “Here Comes The Sun” in NYC. The recording was released on Ge. 7234, Ch, 16039, Spr. 2550, & Spt. 9747. The band consisted of Claude Reese (v), Manny Klein (c), … Continue reading →

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Happy 115th Birthday, Georgia Tom Dorsey (7/1/1899)!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 115th Birthday, Georgia Tom Dorsey (7/1/1899)! Gennett Walk of Fame inductee, Georgia Tom Dorsey, was born. He recorded “Terrible Operation Blues” with Jane Lucas on 11/19/1930 in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 16171 and 50015, Decca 7259, Superior 2630, … Continue reading →

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June 7th in Gennett History, 1929: Bradley Kincaid recorded “Charlie Brooks”

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

June 7th in Gennett History, 1929: Bradley Kincaid (v & gtr) recorded “Charlie Brooks” in Richmond. This recording appeared on Gennett 6958, Champion 16029 (as Dan Hughey) & 45039, Supertone 9648, and Superior 2788.

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April 16th in Gennett History, 1931: Gene Autry Recorded “I’ve Got the Jail House Blues”

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

April 16th in Gennett History, 1931: Gene Autry recorded “I’ve Got the Jail House Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Ch. 16275 & 45073, Spr. 2732, MW 4977, Melotone 45256, De 5517, & Rex 9457.

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