Stuck With It – The Gibsons
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents….” Once again, the “Soundies Time Machine”
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents….” Once again, the “Soundies Time Machine”
Music with a Western theme, played in the predominant swing style but perhaps with a bit of “twang,” was immensely popular in the 1940s. Gordon
Our jukebox short today can only be described as bizarre, and I honestly cannot recall another Soundie with imagery quite as surrealistic as what we
The amount of talent found in Soundies is astonishing, and even more so when one recognizes that many of these performers are totally unknown today.
“Soundies Noir” is what I thought when I revisited this short after many years. Now, keeping in mind that Panorams were located in many different
There are many mysteries in the World of Soundies. For fans of jazz and the Swing Era, this one is particularly delicious! Glen Gray and
Among my all-time favorite recording are those from 1941 and 1942 that feature Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra. The orchestra had a number of outstanding
“The Skunk Song” was popular in 1941, and if it was not a major hit, the song was recorded by Tommy Dorsey, Alvino Rey and
is January 5, 1941. The work shift ended at 5:00 and on your way home you stop off at your favorite bar for a cold
The World of Soundies is filled with both wonderful discoveries and missed opportunities. This Soundie clearly illustrates the latter. Maxine Sullivan was one of the