Spinning My Dad’s Vinyl

Volume 242: Mancini's Gunn

Peter Gunn TV Music
This is the fourth of six Henry Mancini albums we’ve heard from my dad’s collection. This one is a little different, because most of the other records contained tunes that could have been released as singles or were the theme songs of movies.
While you’ll hear the theme song of a late 1950s TV detective show, you also get to hear the incidental music from the show. And I came to think of a couple of these tunes as some of Henry’s best melodies.I’m also going to apologize in advance, but my show theme of skips, scratches, and pops is on full display in this episode.
So get ready to hear music that was as much a star of the show as the actors in Volume 242: Mancini's Gunn.
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
Credits and copyrights
Henry Mancini – The Music From Peter GunnRCA Victor – LPM-1956, RCA Victor – LPM-1956 RE 2Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, MonoReleased: 1959Genre: Jazz, Pop, Stage & ScreenStyle: Space-Age, Theme
from the sound track of the NBC-TV series "Peter Gunn"
Recorded in Hollywood, August 26 and 31, and September 4 and 29, 1958.
All the music for this recording session was composed by Henry Mancini.
We will hear 6 of the 12 songs from this album.
Peter GunnSorta BlueThe Brothers Go To Mother'sFallout!The FloaterNot From DixiePeter Gunn for 100th Birthday
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#henrymancini #petergunn #oldTVmusic #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories 

Volume 241: Nashville Souvenirs

The Ultimate Nashville Stars
Here’s a nice little compilation album with some pretty big names on it. The recordings you are about to hear sold millions of copies combined.
And they all came from a town at the heart of country music smack dab in the heart of Tennessee.
So get ready to hear wall-to-wall solid gold from wall-to-wall talent in Volume 241: Nashville Souvenirs.
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
Credits and copyrights
Various – Souvenirs Of Music City U.S.A.Label: Plantation Records – PLP-506Format: Vinyl, LPReleased: 1978Genre: Folk, World, & Country
We will hear 10 of the 20 songs on this album. I got a little carried away.
Jeannie C. Riley – Harper Valley P.T.A.written by Tom T. HallReleased in August 1968
Charlie Rich – Sittin' And Thinkin'written by Charlie RichFirst recorded on August 9, 1962 and released in October of that year.
Gordon Terry – Johnson's Old Gray Muleis attributed to Thomas Westendorf, who wrote the song in 1884, but it's listed as traditional on Second Hand Songs dot com.Released in March of 1957.
Rita Remington – Feel My LoveWritten by Rita Remington and Shelby S. Singleton Released in January of 1977
Roy Orbison – Sweet And Easy To Lovewritten by Sam Phillipsrecorded on December 14, 1956 and released on January 24, 1957.
David Allan Coe – Got You On My MindWritten by Howard Biggs and Joe ThomasReleased August of 1977 more than 10 years after recording it.
Willie Nelson – Night Lifewritten by Myles Goodwyn, Walt Breeland, Paul Buskirk, and Willie NelsonReleased in September of 1965.
Carl Perkins – Blue Suede ShoesWritten by Carl PerkinsRecorded and released in December 1955. Elvis did his version just three months later.
Johnny Cash – I Walk The LineWritten by Johnny Cashrecorded on April 2, 1956 and released May 1.
Little David Wilkins– Just Blow In His EarWritten by Bill Way, John Reynolds, and Johnny BienstockReleased in 1969
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#nashvillesound #musiccity #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories

Volume 240: A Singing Satchmo

The Voice of Louis Armstrong
My dad’s favorite trumpet player also was an extremely popular vocalist. I have documented many trumpet players who have also recorded their singing voices during the course of this show. Rarely do they commit to a full record of it. And none were as famous for it.
This musician popularized a singing style, while making some of the hottest jazz records in the 1920s and 30s with his trumpet.
So, get ready to hear the gravely voice of the guy they called pops in Volume 240: A Singing Satchmo.
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
Credits and copyrights
Louis Armstrong – Satchmo SingsLabel: Decca – DL 8126Format: Vinyl, LP, AlbumReleased: 1955Genre: Jazz
We will hear 7 of the 12 songs on this album
Someday You'll Be Sorry (Louis Armstrong and the Commanders)Written-By – Louis Armstrong
Sincerely (Sonny Burke and His Orchestra)Written-By – Allen Freed, Harvey Fuqua
Your Cheatin Heart (Sy Oliver Orchestra)Written-By – Hank Williams
April In Portugal (Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra)Written-By – Jimmy Kennedy, Raul Ferrao
Kiss Of Fire (Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra)Written-By – Lester Allen, Robert Hill
The Gypsy (Louis Armstrong and the Commanders)Written-By – Billy Reid
Takes Two To TangoWritten-By – Al Hoffman, Dick Manning
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#louisarmstrong #satchmo #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories

Volume 239: Unknown Dixieland

Dixieland Veterans
My dad loved his Dixieland music. Even when he had no idea who was performing it. This is a perfect album for that mindset, because this budget label doesn’t even get all of the tunes listed correctly on the cover and label, let alone tell us who’s performing on it.
And even though the title of this episode leans toward anonymous musicians, today’s technology might have helped. And then again. It might not have.
So, get ready to hear some hot jazz recordings from an album re-released without naming the artists in Volume 239: Unknown Dixieland. 
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
Credits and copyrights
Unknown Artist – Dixieland!Label: Omega Disk – OSL 63Format: Vinyl, Stereo, LPReleased: mid 1960s best my research could tellGenre: JazzStyle: Dixieland
We will hear all 7 songs from this album.
Buck Clayton - trumpetJo Jones - drumsVic Dickenson - trombonePee Wee Russell - clarinetLou Carter - pianoBud Freeman - tenor saxophone
Omega was a budget record label based in Hollywood run by the International Pacific Recording Corporation, which also produced reel-to-reel tapes on their Omegatape label.
Battle Hymn Of The Republic[Traditional]
Pee Wee Blueswritten by Pee Wee Russell, Nat Pierce
Synthetic Blueswritten by Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle
Strike Up the BandNOT Chiribiribin as both discogs and the record album itself listed here.written by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Billboard Marchwritten in 1901 by John N. Klohr, and dedicated to the Billboard music-industry magazine.
Blue Blueswritten by Nick Mulder
When The Saints Go Marching InTraditional
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#dixielandmusic #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories

Volume 238: Maynard's Horn

Maynard Ferguson's Hot Trumpet
We now get to feature the second of two albums my dad had of MY favorite trumpet player. In fact, I haven’t seen a rock band more times than I’ve seen Maynard Ferguson and his big band.
This musician was known for his energetic charts, youthful big band members, soaring high notes, and most importantly his music education at the high school level.
So, let’s crank this up to a double high C and give Maynard the blazing, brass-heavy tribute he deserves in Volume 238: Maynard's Horn.
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
Credits and copyrights
Maynard Ferguson – Around The Horn With Maynard FergusonLabel: Emarcy – MG 36076Format: Vinyl, LP, AlbumReleased: 1956Genre: JazzStyle: Cool Jazz
We will hear 6 of the 12 songs on this album.
All of the music on this album was written by Bill Holman.
Mrs. Pitlack RegretsNever You MindAin't Life GrandOpen SesameC'est La BluesWildman
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#maynardferguson #bigbandjazz #trumpetsrule #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories

Volume 237: A TV Page

Here’s a voice we’ve heard before. It was during a 78 RPM Sunday when we had plenty of her shellac to fill a show. This singer went on to have her own TV show where she sang many of the pop hits from that time.
In fact, the tunes that made it on this album were among the most requested from her show.
So, get ready to hear an artist known as the Singin' Rage in Volume 237: A TV Page
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
Credits and copyrights
It's A Good Daywritten by Peggy Lee, Dave Barbour
(I Wanna Go Where You Go, Do What You Do) Then I'll Be Happywritten by Cliff Friend, Lew Brown, Sidney Clare
Sometimes I'm Happywritten by Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar, Clifford Grey
Crazy Rhythmwritten by Roger Wolfe Kahn, Joseph Meyer, Irving Caesar
Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoupwritten by Anna Sosenko
Gypsywritten by Billy Reid
Gypsy In My Soulwritten by Clay Boland, Moe Jaffe
Happy Days Are Here Againwritten by Milton Ager, Jack Yellen
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#pattiepage #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories

Volume 236: Tennessee Tons

We are going to have a ton of fun with this episode. Well 16 tons. Ah. That was too easy. 
This is the only album my dad has of this great singer. But, it’s obviously the most important one from his releases.
This artist was really a radio personality at heart, but when producers discovered that deep voice of his, well, the rest is history.
So get ready to hear one of the truly great voices of pop music from the mid 20th century in Volume 236: Tennessee Tons.
 
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
 
Credits and copyrights
Tennessee Ernie Ford – Sixteen TonsLabel: Pickwick/33 Records – SPC-3268Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoReleased:Genre: Folk, World, & CountryStyle: Country
This is an abridged reissue of Tennessee Ernie Ford - Favorites
We will hear 6 of the 9 songs on this album.
Sixteen TonsWritten-By – Merle Travis
First BornWritten-By – Johnny Lehman
One SuitWritten-By – Charles Singleton and Larry Coleman
Call Me Darling, Call Me Sweetheart, Call Me DearWritten-By – Bert Reisfield, Dorothy Dick, Mart Fryberg, and Rolf Marbot
The Watermelon SongWritten-By – Bill (Roy) Eustrom
That's AllWritten-By – Merle Travis
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#tennesseeernieford #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories #fyp

Volume 235: Still Stanley

We’ve already come close to proving that the named orchestra leader on this album probably doesn’t exist. I discussed that mystery in Volume 199: Tea and Trumpets.
But the man who wrote all of the tunes on this album most certainly existed. He wrote the scores for more than 30 stage and film musicals. Many of those songs have been performed and recorded by some of the most famous artists in history.
So, get ready to hear memorable show tunes from one of the most memorable composers in history performed by a band leader that nobody has any memory of in Volume 235: Still Stanley.
For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it. 
Credits and copyrights
Stanley Applewaite – In The Still Of The Night (Music Of Cole Porter)Label: Design Records  – DLP 36Format: Vinyl, LPReleased: 1957Genre: JazzStyle: Easy Listening
We will hear 6 of the 11 songs on the album.
In The Still Of The NightCole Porter wrote the song "In The Still Of The Night" for the 1937 MGM film Rosalie. This film was an adaptation of the 1928 musical of the same name. The song was introduced by Nelson Eddy in the movie. 
You're The TopsCole Porter wrote the song "You're The Top" for his musical Anything Goes. This musical debuted on Broadway in 1934. "You're The Top" is one of the show's most well-known songs. 
I've Got You Under My SkinCole Porter wrote "I've Got You Under My Skin" for the 1936 musical film, Born to Dance. Virginia Bruce performed the song in the film. 
Medley: C'est Magnifique-Paris NightCole Porter wrote the song "C'est Magnifique" for his 1953 musical Can-Can. 
Begin The BeguineCole Porter wrote the song "Begin the Beguine" for the Broadway musical Jubilee. The song was first introduced to the public in October 1935 by June Knight in the original production of the musical. 
Anything GoesCole Porter wrote the musical Anything Goes which premiered on Broadway in 1934.
I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.
#coleporter #musicals #musichistory #musicalmemories #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #fyp