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Americas Popular Music

a music show broadcast out of Hollywood and hosted by Andy Mansfield.

Americas Popular Music

8 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 7 hours, 16 min)
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Artie Shaw

Much of Old Time radio centered around music...vocally and instruments. That held true with programs like America’s Popular Music. Glenn GrayThe show broadcast out of Hollywood and hosted by Andy Mansfield. As the title suggested...and dictated...the program was an ensemble of dedications towards some of the big names of the early days. Count Basie, Artie Shaw, and others of their notoriety were reflected in schemes of swing. The band days of the 30’s and 40’s in this country hit home with everyone because it provided an outlet to dance by or simply cozy down with your "darling".

Casa Loma Orchestra
Andy Mansfield opened the show by presenting Glenn Gray and the Casa Loma band. This band was a soft blues and swing favorite with the nation. As the episode commences, Mansfield shares the history of the Casa Loma and its beginnings. Casa Loma’s "Stomp" was a perky piece that belted out the solo talents on trumpet, trombone and sax. The piece combined the upbeat rhythm and the cultural significance to produce a lovely Casa Loma entry.

The California Rambler’s Story
California RamblersThe 1920’s gave us Lindbergh and Babe Ruth.The California Ramblers hoofed it up for the jazz culture as people placed both feet to the floor as they beebopped with The Charleston. This was the music that America loved to open up to their homes on the airwaves and forget the details of the world around them. ragtime style music was the haymaker of the time and the California Ramblers knew how to bring it home to the listening audience. The announcer for this program reminded us that the early days of California Ramblers included the Dorsey boys and other notable names. "Five Foot 2, Eyes of Blue" is one of the most memorized tunes for the Charleston style of floor hoofing and this band was the king at reminding us who was to be "our gal".

The Glenn Miller Story
Andy Mansfield hosted this program and brought to mind the soft tones of the Glenn Miller Band. Glenn MillerMr Miller lost his life in a tragic accident over the English Channel during WWII, but his music was not lost. Mr. Mansfield showcased a couple of Miller’s greatest hits including hits from movies Miller made, "Orchestra Wives" and "Sun Valley Serenade". Glenn Miller led his band with flair and pizzazz, all by "batoning" the pieces playing his signature tombone.

America’s Popular Music was a radio program that hiot practically every home in America...and caused young and old alike to feel the rhythm and footloose over the floor. The performers may be gone, but not their legacy rich in tune and tone.

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    This is a great way to sample several of the best big bands of the swing era. Sometimes, we don't want to listen to endless hours of the same band. That is a time to turn to this collection. I loved the 2 Artie Shaw tracks. The Casa Loma was more of a mixed bag for me. I am looking forward to sampling the other tracks. My suggestion: get this collection and check out the bands that are featured. Then, consider more complete collections for those bands that really sound great to you. So far, Artie Shaw is my 1st choice. I will try to update this review as I check out other tracks.

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    8 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 7 hours, 16 min
    8 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 7 hours, 16 min
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    1. 8 shows - total playtime 7 hours 16 minutes
    2. Americas Popular Music Artie Shaw Broadcasts Afrts.mp3
    3. Americas Popular Music Artie Shaw Early Recordings Afrts.mp3
    4. Americas Popular Music California Ramblers Story Afrts.mp3
    5. Americas Popular Music Casa Loma Orchestra Story Afrts.mp3
    6. Americas Popular Music Count Basie Story Afrts.mp3
    7. Americas Popular Music Dukes Of Dixieland Story Afrts.mp3
    8. Americas Popular Music Glenn Miller Story Afrts.mp3
    9. Americas Popular Music Sidney Bechet Afrts.mp3
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    8 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 7 hours, 16 min
    8 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 7 hours, 16 min
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    1. 8 shows - total playtime 7 hours 16 minutes
    2. Americas Popular Music Artie Shaw Broadcasts Afrts.mp3
    3. Americas Popular Music Artie Shaw Early Recordings Afrts.mp3
    4. Americas Popular Music California Ramblers Story Afrts.mp3
    5. Americas Popular Music Casa Loma Orchestra Story Afrts.mp3
    6. Americas Popular Music Count Basie Story Afrts.mp3
    7. Americas Popular Music Dukes Of Dixieland Story Afrts.mp3
    8. Americas Popular Music Glenn Miller Story Afrts.mp3
    9. Americas Popular Music Sidney Bechet Afrts.mp3
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    8 recordings on 8 Audio CDs. Total playtime 7 hours, 16 min
    8 recordings on 8 Audio CDs
    total playtime 7 hours, 16 min

    Americas Popular Music Disc A001

    1. Americas Popular Music Artie Shaw Broadcasts Afrts

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    Americas Popular Music Disc A002

    1. Americas Popular Music Artie Shaw Early Recordings Afrts

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    Americas Popular Music Disc A003

    1. Americas Popular Music California Ramblers Story Afrts

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    Americas Popular Music Disc A004

    1. Americas Popular Music Casa Loma Orchestra Story Afrts

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    Americas Popular Music Disc A005

    1. Americas Popular Music Count Basie Story Afrts

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    Americas Popular Music Disc A006

    1. Americas Popular Music Dukes Of Dixieland Story Afrts

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    Americas Popular Music Disc A007

    1. Americas Popular Music Glenn Miller Story Afrts

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    Americas Popular Music Disc A008

    1. Americas Popular Music Sidney Bechet Afrts

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