Seems Like Old Times

12/09/2025

We're "Giving" again this weekend. Offers come from Charlie Barnet, Mildred Bailey, Annette Hanshaw, Mitchell Ayres, and Nat King Cole.

Spotlight 1944. WWII, Allies push Germans from France, Belgium; US takes Guam, London lights shine after 5 years. FDR vs Dewey. Smokey Bear debuts. Radio--Hope, Fibber/Molly, Bing, Winchell, Mr. DA. Movies--Arsenic and Old Lace, Double Indemnity, Doughgirls. All St. Louis WS coming.

On the countdown: Mills Bros, Kenton/O'Day, Bing, Dinah Shore, Helen Forrest and Andy Russell.

Amor (Skylar-Mendez-Ruiz) by Andy Russell, orchestra conducted by Al SackThough already a couple of years old, the song became a popular hit following its in...

15/08/2025

This weekend we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Our entire show is dedicated to mid-August 1945.
The US drops atomic bombs, Japan surrenders. Rationing ends. Hurricane slams Texas. NBC Blue became ABC. Movies--Pride of the Marines, Corn is Green, Anchors Aweigh. Tigers heading to WS title.

On the countdown: Guy Lombardo, Perry Como, Hildegarde, Kay Kyser, Johnny Mercer, Bing Cosby, Les Brown/ Doris Day, Lucky Millinder, and Stan Kenton/ June Christy.

1940's Soundie by Stan Kenton and his orchestra with June Christy lead singer in stunning HD. From 16mm film footage

01/08/2025

It's a weekend of comedy. We'll chuckle with Bob Newhart, Stan Freberg, Allan Sherman, Dorsey Brothers, Freddy Martin, Spike Jones, and Betty Hutton.

Spotlight 1937. Senate rejects FDR's court packing. Spanish Civil War. Japan invades China. Summer Radio--Lone Ranger, Amos & Andy, Lum & Abner, Your Hit Parade, soaps. Movies--Stella Dallas, Topper, A Day at the Races. Yanks control AL, Cubs up in NL, but Giants would heat up.

On the countdown: Dolly Dawn, Hal Kemp, Guy Lombardo, Hal Kemp, Russ Morgan, Bing Crosby and more.

Betty Hutton sings for Barry Fitzgerald in the musical number "I'm just a square in a social circle" from the 1945 movie "The Stork Club".

27/06/2025

This weekend it's a big one... The 1,000th Show!

We'll do some reminiscing about show #1 which began on May 6, 2006. We'll play some favorite songs and performers. I have audio of the second program (can't find #1!). Plus a tribute to the DJs who influenced and inspired me do begin the show.

And we'll kick off show 1K with the first song on our debut episode...

Here (Cochran-Grant) by Tony Martin, orchestra and chorus conducted by Henri ReneThe classical melody of “Caro Nome,” a familiar aria from Verdi’s opera “Rig...

06/06/2025

All Aboard for Train Songs this weekend. Riding the rails with Glenn Miller, Kingston Trio, Frankie Laine, Judy Garland, Les Brown, Duke Ellington, and Ted Heath.

Spotlight 1944: D-Day. Allies take Rome. Soviets push Germans out of Crimea. Radio--Fibber/Molly, Hope, Skelton, Bergen, Benny. Movies--Gaslight, Cover Girl, Going My Way. Nuxhall becomes youngest MLB player.

On the countdown: David Rose, Tommy Dorsey, Bing, Forrest & Haymes, Lombardo, Como, and Harry James.

Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbHNight Train to Scotland (Remastered) · Ted HeathAll The Hits!℗ 2020 Master Tape RecordsReleased on: 2020-09-18Composer...

30/05/2025

We're sipping on some Coffee Songs this weekend. Java tunes by Debbie Reynolds, Sinatra, Kay Kyser,Glenn Miller, Ella Mae Morse, Ink Spots and Julie London.

Spotlight 1948: Truman prepping for campaign trip, trailed Dewey. State of Israel proclaimed, fends off Arab attacks. Marshall Plan. Movies--Mr Blandings, State of the Union, Woman in White. Radio--Fred Allen, Fibber, Bergen, Benny, Truth or Consequences; Bing becomes 1st to record on tape. Citation won Triple Crown.

On the chart: Woody Herman, Nat King Cole, Freddy Martin, Dick Haymes, Peggy Lee, Ken Griffin, Andrews Sisters, and Art Mooney.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupBlack Coffee · Julie LondonAround Midnight℗ 1960 Blue Note RecordsReleased on: 2006-01-01Mastering Engineer: Robe...

23/05/2025

Random record picks this weekend. Ginny Simms, Percy Faith, Lena Horne, Jimmy Roselli, Jeri Southern, Ray Charles Singers, Neal Hefti and more.

Spotlight 1950. Grand Coulee Dam opens. McCarthy says State Dept filled w/ Commies. Soviet, China support Ho Chi Minh, US aids French in Vietnam. Movies: Asphalt Jungle, Cheaper by the Dozen, Annie Get Your Gun. Radio: Benny, Lux, Godfrey, Irma, Bergen-McCarthy. Johnnie Parsons won Indy.

On the countdown: Anton Karas, Ames Bros, Perry Como, Billy Eckstine, Sammy Kaye, Eileen Barton, and more.

from the film: How to Murder Your Wife (1965)

16/05/2025

It's Girl Groups, Part II this weekend. Fontane Sisters, Hour of Charm Orch, Boswells, Rita Rio, Chordettes, DeMarco Sisters, DeCastro Sisters.

Spotlight: 1943. WWII; Rationing, US shoots down Yamamoto, Allies take North Africa. Wildcat coal strikes. Dewey GOP fave for '44. Oklahoma a Broadway hit. Movies--More the Merrier, Pride of the Yankees, This Land is Mine. Radio--The Falcon, Nick Carter debut, Hope, Skelton, Fibber, Bergen, Benny. Count Fleet in route to Triple Crown.

On the countdown: Harry James, Benny Goodman, Rudy Vallee, Ink Spots, Glenn Miller, Xavier Cugat, and Dick Haymes.

"It Can't Be Wrong" ~ Dick Haymes & The Song Spinners (1943) Decca # 18557 BThe flip side of, "In My Arms"Words & Music by: Max Steiner & Kim Gannon(* Recor...

09/05/2025

This weekend the entire show is dedicated to 1945 and VE Day. N**i Germany surrenders. Hi**er commits su***de. FDR died, Truman becomes President. MacArthur becomes Commander in Pacific. Movies--Dorian Gray, Son of Lassie, Brewster's Million. Radio--Arthur Godfrey debuts, Hope, Fibber & Molly, Bing, Winchell, Mr Dist Attorney. Maple Leafs won Stanley Cup.

Music by Vaughn Monroe, Les Brown & Doris Day, Johnny Mercer, Ella & Ink Spots, Charlie Spivak, Pied Pipers, Woody Herman, Spike Jones, Charlie Barnet, Harry James, and Mrs. Harry James.

Betty Grable singing a romantic ballad 'I wish I knew' in the 1945 musical movie 'DIAMOND HORSESHOE'.

02/05/2025

Seems Like Old Times turns 19 this weekend! Happy Birthday to us 🎉🎂🍾

This weekend it's Spring Songs II. Rhapsodizing the season of renewal are Nat King Cole, Joni James, June Christy, Claude Thornhill, Glenn Miller and more.

Spotlight 1949. Truman pushes universal health care. Moderate recession. Prices slashed. TVs are the popular purchase. NATO created. Ponder won KY Derby. Radio--Richard Diamond, Johnny Dollar, Broadway is My Beat debut; Lux Theater #1. Movies--Flamingo Road, A Letter to Three Wives, Barkelys of Broadway.

On the countdown: Russ Morgan x 3, Bing, Margaret Whiting, Perry Como, Blue Barron, Vaughn Monroe, and Mel Torme.

Mel Torme performing the song "Careless Hands" (1949)

18/04/2025

Spring is here so we're breaking out the seasonal records. We have Dick Haymes, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, George Winston, Ray Noble, Andrews Sisters and more.

Countdown 1936. FDR. Business turns against New Deal. Alf Landon on way to GOP nomination. N**i Germany retakes Rhineland. Spainsh socialists oust Zamora. Mussolini takes Ethiopia. Hauptmann executed. Hoover Dam finished. Midwest flloding. Movies--Great Ziefeld, Mr. Deeds, Follow the Fleet. Radio--Green Hornet, Baby Snooks, Gang Busters all new, Major Bowes top show. Red Wings make Detroit 3 sport champs.

Hits records from Guy Lombardo, Jan Garber, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Bing Crosby, Benny Goodman, and a bunch from Fred Astaire.

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15/04/2025