Listen "Taters and Turkeys, Hokum Gravy, and Gratitude!"
Episode Synopsis
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at [email protected]'s Tunes:1. The Very Thought Of You - Al Bowlly2. What is It That Tastes Like Gravy? - Tampa Red3. Digging My Potatoes - Lead Belly, Brownie McGhee, Willie The Lion Smith, Pops Foster4. Crackers, Cheese, And Beer - Bob Wiliiams and Band5. When I Had But Fifty Cents - Peg Moreland6. Turkey In The Straw - Darrel Fischer and his Log-Jammers7. Turkey In The Straw - Freddie "Schnickelfritz" Fisher and his Orchestra8. The Drunkard Song (There Is A Tavern In The Town) - Rudy Vallee9. When There's Tears In The Eyes Of A Potato - Hoosier Hot Shots10. All That Meat And No Potatoes - Fats Waller and his Rhythm11. Thanks - Bing Crosby12. Thanks A Million - Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra13. My Horses Ain't Hungry - The DeZurik Sisters (The Cackle Sisters)14. Turkey Gobbler - Theron Hale and Daughters15. Thanks For The Buggy Ride - Johnny Marvin ("The Ukulele Ace")16. Thanks For Ev'rything - Connie Boswell with Woody Herman and his Orchestra17. Thanks For The Heartaches - Elton Britt18. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You - Chick Bullock's Levee Loungers19. Christmas Time Blues - Casey Bill and his OrchestraCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This video features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
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