Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: 1920s and 1930s 78 RPM Records
Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: 1920s and 1930s 78 RPM Records

Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: 1920s and 1930s 78 RPM Records

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Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s 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. Have a request? Email Jack: [email protected]

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Hard Times Blues: Josh White and his Guitar!
MAR 3, 2026
Hard Times Blues: Josh White and his Guitar!
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacknortonmusic.com"><strong>https://jacknortonmusic.com</strong></a> for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Today's Tunes:</p><p></p><ol><li>Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty</li><li>Wanderings - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>House Of The Rising Sun - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Strange Fruit - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>St. James Infirmary - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Outskirts Of Town - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Bon Bons, Chocolates, and Chewing Gum - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Apples, Peachers, and Cherries - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Hard Time Blues - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>John Henry - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Take A Gal Like You - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Careless Love - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Trouble - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>No. 12 Train - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Evil-Hearted Man - Josh White and his Guitar</li><li>Hello My Baby - Fred Kirby of WBT's Briarhoppers</li></ol><p></p><p>Copyright 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 show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.</p><p></p><p>#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues</p>
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Learn To Croon: Cliff Edwards and Russ Columbo
FEB 24, 2026
Learn To Croon: Cliff Edwards and Russ Columbo
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacknortonmusic.com"><strong>https://jacknortonmusic.com</strong></a> for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Today's Tunes:</p><p></p><ol><li>Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty</li><li>That's My Weakness Now - Cliff Edwards</li><li>St. Louis Blues - Cliff Edwards</li><li>Reaching For Someone - Cliff Edwards</li><li>It's Only A Paper Moon - Cliff Edwards</li><li>Stack O' Lee, Parts 1 &amp; 2 - Cliff Edwards</li><li>It Goes Like This That Funny Melody - Cliff Edwards</li><li>I'll See You In My Dreams - Cliff Edwards</li><li>Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear - Russ Columbo</li><li>You Try Somebody Else - Russ Columbo</li><li>Prisoner Of Love - Russ Columbo</li><li>Where The Blue Of The Night Meets The Gold Of The Day - Russ Columbo</li><li>Sweet And Lovely - Russ Columbo</li><li>As You Desire Me - Russ Columbo</li><li>You Call It Madness (I Call It Love) - Russ Columbo</li><li>House Of The Rising Sun - Josh White and his Guitar</li></ol><p></p><p>Copyright 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 show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.</p><p></p><p>#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio</p>
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Hen Party Blues, Swingin' Ragtime, and Tater Pie!
FEB 17, 2026
Hen Party Blues, Swingin' Ragtime, and Tater Pie!
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacknortonmusic.com"><strong>https://jacknortonmusic.com</strong></a> for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Today's Tunes:</p><p></p><ol><li>Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty</li><li>Je Vous Aime - Ray Dorey with Johnnie Guarnieri Trio</li><li>Don't Wake Me Up Let Me Dream - Eddie Peabody and his Band</li><li>Hen Party Blues - Johnny Dodds' Dixieland Jug Blowers</li><li>Doin' The New Low Down - Willie Lewis and his Orchestra</li><li>Swingin' For A Swiss Miss - Willie Lewis and his Orchestra</li><li>The Mighty Babe Is Safe At Home - The Jesters</li><li>Take Me Out To The Ball Game - The Jesters</li><li>Bali Hi - The Hormel Girls</li><li>Hysterics Rag (A Trombone Fit) - Tony Parenti's Ragtimers</li><li>Tater Pie - The Hormel Girls</li><li>Little Brown Jug - Darrell Fischer and his Log-Jammers</li><li>Sunflower Slow Drag - Tony Parenti's Ragtimers</li><li>Praline (A New Orleans Blues) - Tony Parenti's Ragtimers</li><li>Grace And Beauty - Tony Parenti's Ragtimers</li><li>Hiawatha (A Summer Idyll) - Tony Parenti's Ragtimers</li><li>Flying Turtle, Part 1 - Bob Mitchell</li><li>Flying Turtle, Part 2 - Bob Mitchell</li><li>I'll See You In My Dreams - Cliff Edwards</li></ol><p></p><p>Copyright 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 show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.</p><p></p><p>#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio</p>
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Jug Bands, Boogie Blues, and Hot Rags!
FEB 10, 2026
Jug Bands, Boogie Blues, and Hot Rags!
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacknortonmusic.com"><strong>https://jacknortonmusic.com</strong></a> for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Today's Tunes:</p><p></p><p>1. Jug Band Boogie - Louis Innis</p><p>2. Heartache Blues - Esmerledy</p><p>3. St. James Infirmary - Roy Evans with Rube Bloom and his Bayou Boys</p><p>4. Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now) - Emmett Miller and his Georgia Crackers</p><p>5. When Hillbilly Willie Met Kitty From The City - Tani Allen and his Tennessee Pals</p><p>6. Wipe 'Em Off - The Seven Gallon Jug Band</p><p>7. (You Ain't Nothin' But A Female) Hound Dog - Charlie Gore and Louis Innis</p><p>8. Hurry, Johnny, Hurry - Sweet Violet Boys</p><p>9. Kentucky Waltz - Pee Wee King and his Golden West Cowboys</p><p>10. Chant Of The Wanderer - Sons of the Pioneers</p><p>11. I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Dude Skiles and his Vine Street Boys</p><p>12. Chinese Rag - Spooney Five</p><p>13. Wash My Hands Nice And Clean - St. Louis Red Mike</p><p>14. Sho Is Hot - Tampa Red's Hokum Jug Band with Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon</p><p>15. Goodnight Cincinnati, Goodmorning Tennessee - Charlie Gore and Louis Innis and the String Dusters</p><p>16. Button Up Your Overcoat - Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers</p><p>17. Georgia Cake Walk - Crazy Tooters</p><p>18. Main Street - Darrell Fischer and his "Log-Jammers"</p><p>19. C'est Un Mauvais Garçon - Emile Prud'homme</p><p></p><p>Copyright 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 show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.</p><p></p><p>#78 #78rpm #78rpm #recordcollecting #recordcollection #recordcollector #shellacrecords #phonograph #phonographrecords #78s #vinyl #radio #radioshow #oldtimeradioshow #oldtimeradioshow #vintagemusic #folkmusic #oldtimemusic #bluegrass #countrymusic #ragtime #swingjazz #jazz #music #vaudeville #history #podcast #nashville #tennessee #jacknorton #podcaster #retro #vintage #cozymusic #grandmamusic #comfortingmusic #jugband #hokum #funny #humor #comedy #Americana #historypodcast #musichistory #dadjokes #jokes #classicradio</p>
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Runnin' Wild, Hotsy Totsy Hokum, and Flying Saucer Blues!
FEB 3, 2026
Runnin' Wild, Hotsy Totsy Hokum, and Flying Saucer Blues!
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://jacknortonmusic.com"><strong>https://jacknortonmusic.com</strong></a> for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow"><strong>https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Today's Tunes:</p><p>1. It's A Lovely Day Today - Phil Reed at the Hammond Organ</p><p>2. I Ain't Got Nobody - Emmett Miller and his Georgia Crackers</p><p>3. Wabash Blues - Judy Canova</p><p>4. Willie The Chimney Sweeper - Ernest Rogers</p><p>5. Everything Is Hotsy Totsy Now - Freddie "Schnickelfritz" Fisher and his Orchestra</p><p>6. I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover - Cody Fox and his Yellow Jackets</p><p>7. Peach Pickin' Time In Georgia - The Cackle Sisters (The DeZurik Sisters)</p><p>8. Playing On The Zither - Charles Norman and his Hill-Billy Salooners</p><p>9. Runnin' Wild - Albert Cain</p><p>10. Tell Me What's The Matter Now - Albert Cain</p><p>11. The Flying Saucer Part 1 - Buchanan and Goodman</p><p>12. The Flying Saucer Part 2 - Buchanan and Goodman</p><p>13. Birthday Cake Boogie - Skeet's McDonald and Benny Walker with Johnnie White and his Rhythm Riders</p><p>14. Why Don't You Do Right? - Peggy Lee with Benny Goodman and his Orchestra</p><p>15. Rabbit Foot Blues - Clarinet Joe</p><p>16. Bass Blues - Ezra Buzzington's Rustic Revelers</p><p>17. At A Perfume Counter On The Rue De La Paix - Bobby Snyder and his Collegians</p><p>18. I'm Happy When You're Happy - Al Dexter</p><p>19. Red Wing - Eddie Smith and the Chief</p><p></p><p></p><p>Copyright 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 show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.</p>
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58 MIN