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June 8th in Gennett History, 1922: McMurray’s California Thumpers Recorded “Haunting Blues”

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

June 8th in Gennett History, 1922: McMurray’s California Thumpers recorded “Haunting Blues” in NYC. The recording appeared on Gennett 4904, Starr-Gennett 9260, and Rich-Tone 7045 (as the Dixie Boys). This recording featured Phil Napoleon & Jules Levy, Jr. (c), Miff … Continue reading →

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Mar. 3rd in Gennett History, 1927: Hattie Garland recorded “You Usta Be Sugar Blues”

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Mar. 3rd in Gennett History, 1927: Hattie Garland recorded “You Usta Be Sugar Blues” in Chicago. It appeared on Gennett 6147 (by Pauline James) and Black Patti 8005. In addition to Garland (vox), the track featured Maynard King (sax) and … Continue reading →

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Jan. 15th in Gennett History, 1964: Jack Teagarden Passed Away

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Jan. 15th in Gennett History, 1964: Jack Teagarden passed away. He recorded “Happy Days Are Here Again” with The University Orchestra (Under The Direction of Sam Lanin) in NYC on 2/10/1930. It appeared on Gennett 7117, Champion 15930, and Supertone … Continue reading →

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Jan. 15th in Gennett History, 1925: The Tweedy Brothers Recorded “Cripple Creek”

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Jan. 15th in Gennett History, 1925: The Tweedy Brothers recorded “Cripple Creek” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 5635, Champion 15148 (Jennings Brothers), Silvertone 4008, and Buddy 8016. Champion reported sales of 1,532 copies in 1926 and 1927. The Tweedy … Continue reading →

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Nov. 20th in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart Recorded “The Death of Floyd Collins”

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Nov. 20th in Gennett History, 1925: Vernon Dalhart recorded “The Death of Floyd Collins” in NYC. It appeared on Gennett 3197, Champion 15048, Challenge 318, and Herwin 75502. Dalhart is on vocals & harmonica and maybe Carson Robison on guitar.  … Continue reading →

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Nov. 4th in Gennett History, 1926: Fred Rich and His Times Square Orchestra Recorded “Don’t Take That Black Bottom Away”

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Nov. 4th in Gennett History, 1926: Fred Rich and His Times Square Orchestra recorded “Don’t Take That Black Bottom Away” in NYC.  It appeared on Gennett 6001, Aco G16142, Beltona 1147, Challenge 215 & 358, Champion 15183, Coliseum 1971, Guardsman … Continue reading →

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Oct. 29th in Gennett History, 1929: Wilmer Watts and The Lonely Eagles Recorded “Been On The Job Too Long”

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 29th in Gennett History, 1929: Wilmer Watts and The Lonely Eagles recorded “Been On The Job Too Long” in NYC. The recording appeared on Paramount 3210 and Broadway 8248. The Gennett recording ledger noted “Made for New York Recording … Continue reading →

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Oct. 26th in Gennett History, 1926: The Nazarene Congregational Church Choir Recorded “Bye and Bye”

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 26th in Gennett History, 1926: The Nazarene Congregational Church Choir recorded “Bye and Bye” in NYC. The recording appeared on Black Patti 8018, Gennett 6004, Champion 15358, Herschel Gold Seal 2016, Silvertone 5022, and Herwin 92002. A royalty accounting … Continue reading →

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Oct. 12th in Gennett History, 1929: James Wiggins Recorded “Forty – Four Blues”

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct. 12th in Gennett History, 1929: James Wiggins recorded “Forty – Four Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Paramount 12860 and Broadway 5061. The recording featured James Wiggins (v) and Blind Leroy Garnett (p).

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Oct 11th in Gennett History, 1928: Alphonso Trent and His Orchestra Recorded “Louder and Funnier”

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Oct 11th in Gennett History, 1928: Alphonso Trent and His Orchestra recorded “Louder and Funnier” in Richmond. It appeared on Gennett 6664 and Champion 15641 (as by The Savannah Night Hawks). The Gennett ledger has “Johnny Smith, vocalist” crossed out. … Continue reading →

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