This interesting LP has 16 selections (programmed in chronological order from 1930-34) whose subject matter has to do with the Depression. Most of the groups are (with a couple of exceptions) obscure and dance band-oriented, giving listeners a good idea as to what the "pop scene" was like before swing caught on. There are rare performances by George Olsen, Phil Spitalny, Ted Wallace's Campus Boys, Roanne's Pennsylvanians, Fred Waring, Leo Reisman, Charlie Palloy ("Brother Can You Spare a Dime?"), Sam Ross's Silvertown ...
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This interesting LP has 16 selections (programmed in chronological order from 1930-34) whose subject matter has to do with the Depression. Most of the groups are (with a couple of exceptions) obscure and dance band-oriented, giving listeners a good idea as to what the "pop scene" was like before swing caught on. There are rare performances by George Olsen, Phil Spitalny, Ted Wallace's Campus Boys, Roanne's Pennsylvanians, Fred Waring, Leo Reisman, Charlie Palloy ("Brother Can You Spare a Dime?"), Sam Ross's Silvertown Orchestra, Dick Robertson, Ramona (with a brief spot for trumpeter Bunny Berigan), Paul Whiteman, Hal Kemp, Irving Aaronson, Benny Morton (an all-star group with trumpeter Red Allen), Dave Harman and The California Ramblers. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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Add this copy of Songs of the Depression to cart. $3.63, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Colorado rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Mojo Music (Independent).
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