Rapidly Rotating Records

Welcome to "Rapidly Rotating Records", Glenn Robison's weekly, one-hour radio program of "toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s", broadcast Sunday evening at 6:00 PM over KISL FM 88.7 Avalon. HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!  In addition to celebrating St. Patrick's Day, on this week's show we're gonna get tempted, hear about some flappers, we're gonna move, and get a...

Welcome to "Rapidly Rotating Records", Glenn Robison's weekly, one-hour radio program of "toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s", broadcast Sunday evening at 6:00 PM over KISL FM 88.7 Avalon. This week, in addition to celebrating the birthdays of Irving Kahal, Peter DeRose, Bix Beiderbecke and Ben Selvin, we're gonna get sloppy drunk! Well, musically, that is....

Welcome to "Rapidly Rotating Records", Glenn Robison's weekly, one-hour radio program of "toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s", broadcast Sunday evening at 6:00 PM over KISL FM 88.7 Avalon. This week's show is an all birthday affair as we celebrate the birthdays of Ohio, Florida, Rubey Cowan, Jimmy Dorsey and the United States Steel Corporation. It's also a...

Welcome to "Rapidly Rotating Records", Glenn Robison's weekly, one-hour radio program of "toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78 RPM records of the 1920s and 30s", broadcast Sunday evening at 6:00 PM over KISL FM 88.7 Avalon. On this week's show, we're going to go on a diet, hear from the hoodoo man and go down a dark alley. Don't be afraid, though, it's only a musical adventure. We're also go...

On this week's brand new edition of RRR, we're gonna take a musical trip to Persia and some other distant lands, play the 'cello, hear from some dream girls, and celebrate World Whale Day. The oldest record on the show this week is from 1911 and the newest is from 1938. My favorite record this week is "Where Are You, Dream Girl?" by The Knickerbockers (Ben Selvin). Not "great" music, just an emine...

On this week's brand new edition of RRR, we're gonna practice our scales, say bye-bye (Don't worry, we're not going anywhere. They're just song titles), hear about Peter, do some rollin' around and get lucky. And, there's yet another record from the Anglo-Persians! There are some unusual pairings with Raymond Scott and the Six Brown Brothers sharing one segment and Joe Morrison and the Carolina Pe...

  On this week's brand new edition of RRR, we're gonna hear from some ragamuffins, wield a hammer, do battle, build a love nest, and play some unfortunate songs.  My favorite record this week is "Jazz Battle" by Jabbo Smith's Rhythm Aces, but there are a number of interesting & "out of the ordinary" records besides a few good ol' dance dance band fox trots. And, the Anglo-Persians are back for...

On this week's brand new Rapidly Rotating Records, all hell's gonna break loose, we're gonna go in and out, have some legumes and do some idolizing.  This week's show has four segments, instead of the ususal five, but there are still 16 great records for you to enjoy.  My favorite is the last record on the show, "Blue Idol" by the Anglo-Persians.  "The Anglo-Persians??", I hear you ask.  Well, lis...

On this week's brand new edition of the show, we're going to "Hamm" it up, put it down on paper, take a musical trip to Atlanta, have a cardiac set and play some records for no particular reason. There are a number of records this week which have not been played on the show before, and all you have to do is click on the link below to instantly listen streaming online and/or download the show. As a...

  On this week's brand new edition of RRR, we have a number of records that are brand new to the show. This week, we're gonna do some hangin', do the black bottom, deal with troubles, have some hot dogs and hear some expressions of love. Simply click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download.  Your comments about the songs, artists and show are highly encouraged and are easily p...

Welcome to the first Rapidly Rotating Records show of 2013!  This week we're gonna say "So Long" (don't worry, we're not going anywhere, they're just song titles), take a trip to the dentist, look at some stuff, celebrate some birthdays and hear from some rascals.  Just click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – January 6, 2013 (128...

Welcome to the final Rapidly Rotating Records show of 2012!  Where did the year go??  On this week's show we'll play some "mood" music, play some "glory"-ous records, try to figure out how long "so long" is, and play some records for no particular reason.  Just click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or to download the show.  Thanks to all for listening this past year and for your e...

I was planning to bring you a brand new Christmas show this week, with all new records, but a severe case of the flu prevented that. The Christmas show linked below is from 2007 and has been repeated a number of times before, but I’ve posted it again in case you haven’t heard it, or you’d like to hear it yet again. Fortunately, the ailment has passed to the point where I can enjoy tomorrow with th...

This week’s topic segments are based on records I just happened across during the past week, or on records that were being discussed on the 78 list online discussion group. So, we’ll fulfill some needs, take a musical trip to Dallas, do some foolin’, act like babies, and play a special bonus record. Just click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating...

  On this week's brand new show, we'll do some crooning for KISL Engineer Bruce. We'll also do some wailing, take a dare, waste away and fulfill a request for listener Jim. Simply click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download. Enjoy! As always, your comments are always welcome. Is there a song that's new to you? What's your favorite song on this week's show? One you didn't lik...

  Hard to believe it's December already!!  On this week's brand new edition of the show, we right a wrong, make a correction, do some rambling, fulfill a request and hear from some royalty. Simply click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. As always, your comments, requests and topic suggestions are welcome and actively encouraged!  Rapidly Rotating Records Show – December 2, 2012...

I had the good fortune to attend the 2012 West Coast Ragtime Festival which was held in Sacramento, California from November 16-18.  We had a wonderful 3 solid days of non-stop music of the ragtime era and meeting friends, old and new. All during the event I jotted down song titles to use as the basis for the playlist for this show.  You can listen and/or download by clicking on the link below. I...

Welcome to a special LIVE edition of Rapidly Rotating Records direct from the massive KISL studio complex in the "Greenhouse" in Avalon CIty Park on Santa Catlina Island. You can listen and/or download the show by clicking on the link below.  Rapidly Rotating Records Show – November 11, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: Traveling Weary Traveler – Mills Blue Rhythm Band I Tra...

This week's Rapidly Rotating Records show is swing, all swing, and nothing but swing, as we celebrate the upcoming Catalina Swing Dance Festival, which will take place at the historic Casino Ballroom next week-end, November 9 – 11.  Information and ticket for the Catalina Swing Dance Festival are available at www. CatalinaSwingDanceFestival.com.   You can listen to RRR streaming online and/or down...

A brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records is ready for your enjoyment.  Listen Streaming online and/or download by clicking on the link below.  No Haloween theme this year.  On this week's show we're gonna do some scufflin', get plenty of sunshine, hear about some Mollys, enjoy some tamales and spend some alone time.  Your comments, requests and segment topic suggestions are always welcome a...

This week's brand new Rapidly Rotating Records show is now available.  Just click on the link below to listen and/or download.  Grab your passport because on this week's show we'll take musical trips to Sweden and Bombay!  We'll also celebrate Annette Hanshaw's birthday as well as some others, and we'll indulge in some seafood. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – October 21, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's...

This week's brand new edition of Rapidly Rotating Records is posted!  Just click on the link below to listen streaming online or to download. On this week's show, we'll play some "sweetheart" songs, some songs about "that thing", we'll visit the Wabash, go to heaven, and have a sale.  During the show, I play three selections from the brand new Rivermont Records CD: The Shannon Quartet – A Little B...

On this week's edition of Rapidly Rotating Records, we'll celebrate the birthdays of Milton Ager, Cliff Friend and Johnny Burke, engage in some hobbies and get personal.  Click on the link below to listen and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records – October 7, 2012 (128 bit .mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: Milton Ager Ain't She Sweet – Frank Banta (Piano Solo) Big Boy – The Georg...

This edition of Rapidly Rotating Records is a special 2 HOUR LIVE show direct from the massive KISL studio complex in the "Greenhouse" in Avalon City Park on Santa Catalina Island. For your convenience, I have split the aircheck into 2 parts. Click on the links below to listen and/or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Aircheck – September 30, 2012 – Hour 1 of 2 (128 bit .mp3) Rapidly Rota...

On this week's brand new show, we'll celebrate International Book Week and the autumnal equinox, we'll do some calling and some longing, and we'll take a musical trip to Siberia.  Click on the link below to listen streaming online or download the show. Rapidly Rotating Records Show – September 23, 2012 (128 bit mp3) Here's the complete playlist: TOPIC: International Book Week In My Story Book of D...