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

Jack Norton

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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]

Recent Episodes

Walking Blues, Hound Dogs, and Hokum Darlings!
MAR 31, 2026
Walking Blues, Hound Dogs, and Hokum Darlings!
<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>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>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>Today's Tunes:</p><p>I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby - Fats Waller</p><p>Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight - Bing Crosby</p><p>My Walking Stick - Louis Armstrong and the Mills Brothers</p><p>Walking Blues - Big Mama Thornton</p><p>Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton</p><p>Papa's 'Bout To Get Mad - Pink Anderson and Simmie Dooley</p><p>Police Dog Blues - Blind Blake</p><p>Hokum Blues - Coley Jones and the Dallas String Band</p><p>Take Me To The Land Of Jazz - Lowes Stokes and his North Georgians</p><p>Chattanooga Blues - Austin and Lee Allen</p><p>(When You Feel Like You're In Love) Don't Just Stand There - Carl Smith</p><p>Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup - Nat King Cole</p><p>Let's Get Away From It All - Martha Tilton</p><p>Tiptoe Through The Tulips - Nick Lucas</p><p>Oh, You Crazy Moon - Bea Wain</p><p>Some Of These Days - Alice Babs and the Nissde Linds Hot Trio</p><p>That Doggie In The Window - Alice Babs with Harry Arnold's Orchestra</p><p>We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn</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>#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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Crazy Birds, Heebie Jeebie Blues, Runaway Rags!
MAR 24, 2026
Crazy Birds, Heebie Jeebie Blues, Runaway 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>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>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>Today's Tunes:</p><p>Walkin' By The River - Una Mae Carlisle</p><p>Bye, Bye, Blackbird - Nick Lucas</p><p>When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along - Al Jolson</p><p>Wah Hoo - The Hoosier Hot Shots</p><p>Singing On The Trail - Carolina Cotton</p><p>Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Ma Rainey</p><p>Runaway Blues - Ma Rainey</p><p>Black Eye Blues - Ma Rainey and Tampa Red</p><p>Stack O' Lee Blues - Ma Rainey</p><p>Frankie And Johnny - Jimmie Rodgers</p><p>Crazy Words, Crazy Tune - Frank Crumit</p><p>Monkeys Are The Cwaziest People - Prairie Ramblers</p><p>Crazy Blues - Clarence Williams</p><p>Never In A Million Years - Alice Faye with Cy Feuer and his Orchestra</p><p>Button Up Your Overcoat - Ruth Etting</p><p>Heebie Jeebies - The Boswell Sisters</p><p>Old Man Sunshine, Little Boy Bluebird - Lee Morse</p><p>It's Tight Like That - Leroy Smith's Dance Orchestra</p><p>We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn</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 #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues</p>
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Irish Blues, Shake Dances, and Leprechaun Jams!
MAR 17, 2026
Irish Blues, Shake Dances, and Leprechaun Jams!
<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. McNamara's Band - Bing Crosby</p><p>2. I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover - Harry "Tiny" Hill</p><p>3. Hooray For The Irish - Johnny Marvin</p><p>4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Bing Crosby</p><p>5. When The Levee Breaks - Memphis Minnie</p><p>6. Do That Shake Dance - Washboard Sam</p><p>7. (Honey) It's Tight Like That - Papa Too Sweet and Harry Jones</p><p>8. He's In The Jailhouse Now - Gus Cannon and Blind Blake</p><p>9. Willie The Weeper - Freddie Keppard</p><p>10. Bessemer Blues (T For Texas) - Tampa Red</p><p>11. I Can't Dance - Valaida Snow with Billy Mason and his Orchestra</p><p>12. April Showers - Al Jolson</p><p>13. Plink Plonk (I Pluck My Guitar) - Frank Crumit</p><p>14. Old Broke Up Shoes - Wilton Crawley</p><p>15. Papa's Going Crazy, Mama's Going Mad - Bob Atcher and Randall Atcher</p><p>16. The Cannon Ball - The Delmore Brothers</p><p>17. Stand Up And Sing For Your Father An Old-Time Tune - Aileen Stanley</p><p>18. Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (Irish Lullaby) - Bing Crosby</p><p>19. Clink Clink, Another Drink - Spike Jones and his City Slickers</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 #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues</p>
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Fruit Baskets, Hobo Blues, and Old-Fashioned Love!
MAR 10, 2026
Fruit Baskets, Hobo Blues, and Old-Fashioned Love!
<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>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>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>Today's Tunes:</p><p>1. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon - Adrian Rollini Trio</p><p>2. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody - Rudy Vallee</p><p>3. Dixie Cannonball - Gene Autry</p><p>4. Back In The Saddle Again - Gene Autry</p><p>5. Hobo Blues - Cliff Carlisle</p><p>6. Nobody's Sweetheart Now - Tampa Red</p><p>7. Gambler's Blues - The Hokum Boys</p><p>8. Banana In Your Fruit Basket - Bo Carter</p><p>9. Something's Goin' On Wrong - Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon</p><p>10. What's It? - Jimmie Rodgers</p><p>11. Honey It Must Be Love - Sonny Boy Williams</p><p>12. That's You, Baby - Annette Hanshaw</p><p>13. Old Fashioned Love - Cliff Edwards</p><p>14. Midnight, The Stars And You - Al Bowlly</p><p>15. Flyin' Saucer Baby - Georgia Jim</p><p>16. My Melancholy Baby - Freddy Martin</p><p>17. Count Your Blessing And Smile - George Formby</p><p>18. Shake, Rattle And Roll - Big Joe Turner</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 #blues #classicblues #acousticblues #countryblues #deltablues</p>
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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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