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Post-Eurovision Song Contest 2013 at Crackleton Manor

Sir Ernest Crackleton · July 20, 2018

Cheer up, Ireland… with this fab selection of 1917-1950 sound reproductions from the Eurozone and beyond, including several featuring New Orleans jazz pioneers Sidney Bechet & Zutty Singleton whose birthdays were both during the week… PODCAST LINK: PLAYLIST: “The Stars and Stripes Forever”(excerpt) by Sousa’a Band from “Under The Double Eagle – The Marches of …

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Sound Reproductions from 1914-1950 on Crackleton Manor

Sir Ernest Crackleton · July 9, 2018

Sir Ernest Crackleton apologizes yet again for being late with this week’s show, but hopefully you can find forgiveness and enjoy two hours of pre-1951 sound reproductions, including some from Mother Maybelle Carter whose birthday was last Friday. The Carter Family c.1927 (L-R: Maybelle, A.P. & Sara) podcast link: PLAYLIST: “(Mozart’s) Clarinet Quintet in A …

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May 5th Crackleton Manor

Sir Ernest Crackleton · June 29, 2018

Apologies from Sir Ernest Crackleton for a later-than-usual selection of vintage recordings (1911-1950) celebrating Blind Willie McTell’s birthday and Cinco de Mayo amongst other things… Blind Willie McTell Podcast link: PLAYLIST: “M’Amour” (excerpt) by Orchestre Tzigane du Restaurant du Rat Mort from “Early Tzigane Records” “Everything Is Fresh Today” by Jack Hodges from “Silly Songs” …

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Crackleton Manor is for the birds

Sir Ernest Crackleton · June 22, 2018

Sir Ernest Crackleton looks forward to International Dawn Chorus Day next Sunday with a selection of bird-related recordings from 1914-1950. PODCAST LINK: Playlist: “Jitterbug Waltz”(excerpt) by Fats Waller and His Rhythm from “RCA – Original Masters – The Best of Fats Waller” “Kozaczka Szumka” by Theodore J. Swystun from “Ukrainian Village Music – Historic Recordings …

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Come on down to Crackleton Manor!!!

Sir Ernest Crackleton · June 13, 2018

Another fantastic edition of Crackleton Manor, bursting with pre-1951 recordings. (1909-1949) Photo: Wade Mainer – It’s his birthday today!!! PODCAST LINK: PLAYLIST: “Pegurinade”(excerpt) by Les Frères Colombo Du Bal Tabarin & Leur Orchestre from “Café Parisien – Chansons, Accordeons, Croissants – 25 Original French Accordion Songs” “Makin’ Whoopee” by Art Tatum from “The Complete Capitol …

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Crackleton Manor goes jumpin’ at the record shop

Sir Ernest Crackleton · June 6, 2018

With Record Store Day less than a week away, Sir Ernest Crackleton presents a show based around pre-1951 recordings of some of the people whose names are mentioned in the lyrics of Slim Gaillard‘s great musical opus entitled “Jumpin’ at the Record Shop”. (Mop.) Podcast link: PLAYLIST: “El Aeroplano (excerpt)” by Cuarteto de Roberto Firpo …

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Crackleton Manor – 7th April

Sir Ernest Crackleton · May 25, 2018

Sir Ernest Crackleton presents another heroic mix of pre-1951 sound productions, including several by Billie Holiday – born on this day 98 years ago. PLAYLIST: “Nadine (excerpt)” by Dajos Béla from “German Tango Orchestras – 1926-1942” “Der Wasserfall” by Hans Blädel from “München-Bayern – Szenen & Vorträge Rare Schellacks 1902-1939” “Sunday” by Cliff Edwards …

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Crackleton Manor and it’s Eastertime too!

Sir Ernest Crackleton · May 21, 2018

… and besides that, today happens to be the birthday of Red Norvo, aka Mr. Swing, so plenty of his tunes on this week’s playlist amongst other things – sound reproductions dating from 1909-1950. PODCAST LINK: PLAYLIST: “(Ketèlbey’s) Sanctuary of the Heart – Meditation religeuse (excerpt)” by Nellie Walker with the Albert William Ketèlbey Concert …

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Crackleton Manor – Episode III

Sir Ernest Crackleton · May 15, 2018

Frank Hutchison – born March 20, 1891 Sir Ernest Crackleton, heroic explorer of pre-1951 sound reproductions, presents a stimulating selection of recordings from 1912-1950, featuring birthdays galore this week – thanks to the “ON THIS DAY IN JAZZ AGE MUSIC” blog. PLAYLIST: “Haley’s Favourites (excerpt)” by John J. Kimmel from “Early Recordings of Irish Traditional …

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Crackleton Manor – St. Patrick’s Day

Sir Ernest Crackleton · May 9, 2018

For the day that’s in it, Sir Ernest is listening to Irish recordings from the 1900s to the 1940s. PLAYLIST: “Haley’s Favourites (excerpt)” by John J. Kimmel from “Early Recordings of Irish Traditional Dance Music” “Lucy Campbell” by Michael Coleman from “Ceolthóir Mórthionchair nA hAoise” “EIleen Aroon” by John McCormack from “The McCormack Edition, Vol. 3: …

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Crackleton Manor – The Ill-Fated First Episode!

Sir Ernest Crackleton · May 2, 2018

So the first episode missed the boat due to technical nincompoopery, it was meant to coincide with Jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke’s 110th birthday, with a phone-in interview with jazz scholar, musician, bandleader, Vince Giordano of Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks. “Fung Lai Ee (Appearance of the Phoenix)” by Lu Wong Chung & Deng Yan Shung …

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Crackleton Manor – The Final Episode & “Longing For The Past”

Sir Ernest Crackleton · September 11, 2015

C’mon down to Crackleton Manor for one last two-hour dose of pre-1951 recordings, with Sir Ernest joined by distinguished special guest, Mr. David Murray of the ace Haji Maji blog, playing some selections from his recently released 4cd collection of Southeast Asian recordings from 1900s-1960s – “Longing For The Past. If the R.I. pop-up player …

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I can’t believe it’s not Crackleton : Orthodox Xmas Eve

Sir Ernest Crackleton · January 8, 2014

A podcast of pre-1951 recordings connected to countries where Orthodox Christianity is the single-largest religion, grabbed off the live radio airwaves over San Francisco yesterday on the Eve of Orthodox Christmas. It’s got that same rich Crackletonney taste, but only a fraction of the calories. Happy 2014! Click here: Komitas Vardapet