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Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

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Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show
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  • Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

    Blues, Bones and Boogies

    2026-10-22 | 1h 1 mins.
    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.
    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
    Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow
    Today's Tunes:
    Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty
    1. The Man From The South (With A Big Cigar In His Mouth) - Ted Weems
    2. Give Me The Simple Life - Bing Crosby
    3. I Love A Ukulele - Annette Hanshaw
    4. Ain't That A Grand And Glorious Feeling? - Johnny Marvin
    5. From The Indies To The Andies In His Undies - Hoosier Hot Shots
    6. Bill Bailey - Homer And Jethro
    7. Back In My Home - Frank Hutchinson
    8. I Never Had The Blues (Until I Left Old Dixieland) - Emmett Miller
    9. Some Of These Days - Sophie Tucker and Ted Lewis
    10. St. Louis Blues - Cliff Edwards
    11. 'Tain't No Sin - George Olsen
    12. Cow Cow Boogie - Ella Mae Morse
    13. Managua, Nicaragua - Freddy Martin and his Orchestra
    14. Red Wing - Brother Bones and his Shadows
    15. Sweet Georgia Brown - Brother Bones and his Shadows
    16. Dear Hearts And Gentle People - Donald Peers
    17. Cruising Down The River (On A Sunday Afternoon) - Frankie Carle and his Orchestra
    18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton
    19. Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) - Perry Como 
    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.
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  • Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

    BONUS: Charlie Parr - Jug Band Blues: Interview and Songs with Jack Norton

    2026-10-14 | 58 mins.
    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
    Here's a fun bonus for ya! Blues musician Charlie Parr chats with me about the history of jug band blues and hokum music - and it's influence on his original songs. Watch this interview here: https://youtu.be/t2BYvN86SXE?si=9Hyjn6tovpE39IVf
    This interview is from a 2015 documentary film called "Jug Band Hokum" directed by my wife Kitty Norton. Watch this wild film (it's not for kids) for FREE here: https://youtu.be/7IdymxWcktg
    Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow

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  • Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

    Old Records, Blue Hot Dogs, Ukulele Ladies!

    2026-09-29 | 59 mins.
    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
    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.
    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
    Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow
    Today's Tunes:
    Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty
    1. Get Out Those Old Records - Guy Lombardo
    2. She's Funny That Way - Billie Holiday
    3. Walkin' My Baby Back Home - Nat King Cole
    4. The Jones Boy - The Mills Brothers
    5. I'm Knee Deep In Daises - Whispering Jack Smith
    6. Hot Dogs Made Thier Name - Wilmoth Houdini and his Royal Calypso Orchestra
    7. Hot Dogs - Blind Lemon Jefferson
    8. Mr. McTell Got The Blues - Blind Willie McTell
    9. Trouble In Mind - Lonnie Johnson with Karl Jones
    10. Beaver Slide Rag - Peg Leg Howell and Eddie Anthony
    11. Hobo Bill's Last Ride - Jimmie Rodgers
    12. Mal Hombre - Lydia Mendoza
    13. Se Me Fue Mi Amor (My Love Has Gone) - Carmen Y Laura
    14. Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Nick Lucas
    15. My Song Of The Nile - Nick Lucas
    16. Ukulele Lady - Lee Morse
    17. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You - Nashville Washboard Band
    18. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton

    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.

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  • Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

    Jelly Rolls, Paper Moons, Lazy Rivers!

    2026-09-22 | 1h 1 mins.
    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
    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.
    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
    Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow
    Today's Tunes:
    Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty
    1. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Les Paul with Bing Crosby
    2. Powder Your Face With Sunshine - Evelyn Knight and the Stardusters
    3. My Walking Stick - The Golden Gate Quartet
    4. The Man On The Flying Trapeze - Henry Hall with the BBC Dance Orchestra
    5. She's Making Whoopee In Hell Tonight - Lonnie Johnson
    6. He's A Jelly Roll Baker - Lonnie Johnson
    7. Come On Back - Washboard Sam
    8. Medley Of Jamaica Mento - Lord Fly with Dan Williams and his Orchestra
    9. Hapa Haloe Hula Girl - Cuarteto Hawaiiano Kalama
    10. My Hula Girl - Charles Kama and his Moana Hawaiians
    11. I Still Get A Thrill Thinking Of You - Lee Morse and her Blue Grass Boys
    12. Dixie Cannonball - Gene Autry
    13. Desert Hokum - The Farr Brothers
    14. Lazy River - The Farr Brothers
    15. It's Only A Paper Moon - Lee Wiley
    16. Mary From The Dairy - Max Miller
    17. Moonlight Saving Time - Maurice Chevalier
    18. Caravan - Les Paul and his Trio
    19. Blue Prairie - Sons of the Pioneers
    20. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton

    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.
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  • Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show

    Yodeling Jazz, Travelin' Blues, Mountain Banjos!

    2026-09-15 | 1h 1 mins.
    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!
    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.
    If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
    Support the show on Patreon and get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jacknortonsoldtimeradioshow
    Today's Tunes:
    Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty
    1. Destination Mars - Frosty and the Diamonds
    2. Rum And Coca-Cola - The Andrews Sisters with Vic Schoen and his Orchestra
    3. Don't Touch Me Tomato - Marie Bryant
    4. Travelin' Blues - Slim Gaillard and his Boogiereeners
    5. Toolie Oolie Doolie (The Yodel Polka) - The Andrews Sisters
    6. Good, Good, Good - Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters
    7. Mister Banjo - Line Renaud
    8. Ain't Got No Home - Clarence "Frogman" Henry
    9. Chapel Of My Heart - Brother Paul Buskirk and his Little Men
    10. Heartaches, Sadness and Tears - Precious Price and Spade Cooley
    11. You Gotta Ho De Ho - Swift Jewel Cowboys
    12. (I Wished For An Angel) But The Devil Sent Me You - Johnny Horton
    13. Mountain Maw - Bob Atcher
    14. Don't Mess Around With Me - Roy Evans with the Mississippi Maulers
    15. My Angeline - Roy Evans with the Mississippi Maulers
    16. Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette
    17. Take Her To Jamaica - Lord Messam and his Calypsonians
    18. Precious Lord, Hold My Hand - Sister Rosetta Tharpe
    19. My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes - Marion Harris with Billy Mason's Band
    20. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton

    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.

    #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
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About Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show
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.
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