In the roaring twenties, a time of jazz bands, flapper dresses, and unprecedented societal changes, a voice emerged from the radio waves that would captivate and charm listeners across America. This voice belonged to Vaughn de Leath, an artist who would come to be known as “The Original Radio Girl.”…
Month: March 2024
Vintage Record Labels
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Diva
In the golden age of jazz, when phonographs filled dance halls and the Charleston echoed down city streets, the Diva record label quietly made its mark. It wasn’t a flashy label, but in the late 1920s and early ’30s, Diva brought the soundtrack of the era to folks who couldn’t…
Vintage Movies
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Before Lightsabers: A Review of the 1936 “Flash Gordon” Serial
Before laser swords and the galaxy far, far away, the very name “Flash Gordon” ignited the imaginations of adventure-loving audiences. In 1936, Universal Pictures brought Alex Raymond’s iconic comic strip hero to the big screen in the first of three Buster Crabbe-led serials, simply titled “Flash Gordon”. While undeniably a…
Classic Musicians
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Alexander’s Ragtime Band
Alexander’s Ragtime Band: A Timeless Classic in American Music Irving Berlin’s “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” is a musical treasure that has captivated audiences for over a century. This iconic song, with its infectious melody and spirited lyrics, continues to be a beloved classic in American music. Let’s delve into the history,…
Vintage Record Labels
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Oriole Records
There’s a certain magic to the crackle and pop of a vintage record. That nostalgia often leads us down a rabbit hole of discovery – the stories behind the songs and the labels that made them possible. In this “Record Label of the Week” feature, we’re exploring Oriole Records: a…