This podcast makes a return with 3 simple songs from Kay Kyser and Orchestra, Frankie Trumbauer (and orchestra) and Larry Clinton (and well, you get the idea). Just simple feel good songs of yesteryear. 

Music Through The Mists of Time

Music Through the Mists of Time Episode 15: Just Three Simple Songs

Today's episode is all about bringing a bit of good sounding music to the drab reality of today. I feature the likes of Ben Selvin (as Lloyd Keating), Ina Hutton and Libby Holman. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 14: A Touch of Cheer

In honor of International Women's Day, I'm looking at three songs recorded by women. 

Music Through the Mists of Time Episode 13: Pioneering Women

This episode looks at three songs from the mid-1930s. While many were feeling the Depression's sting, music could be relied upon to provide an easy escape. 

Music Through the Mists of Time Episode 12-Tunes from the Mid-Thirties!

Work. Leisure. Whichever you prefer, they're both represented here on today's episode. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 11: Work and Play

This episode we look at that 1920s behemoth, the Charleston. Its ability to make people dance, write derivative pieces of music, and carry on should be applauded. 

Music Through the Mists of Time Episode 10-The Charleston!

Profiling three men who made an impact on recorded music 

Episode 9: Three Male Voices from Yesteryear

With the start of the new Roaring Twenties, I examine one trend that it's safe to say is not in demand to make a comeback: Prohibition. Grab a glass of whatever as you listen. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 8-Prohibition!

It's all weekday themed songs on this episode. We take you through Saturday, Sunday and even manage to make Monday relaxing. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 7: The days of the week

We touch on three water based songs in this episode, from the slightly zany, to the relaxing and the romantic, water has meant something different to us all. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 6: Not a Dry Subject

With the forced clock maneuvering of Daylight Savings Time, what could be better than three songs with "time" in the title. We have the sublime "As Time Goes By" with Smith Ballew on vocals, There'll Come a Time (Wait and See) from Frankie Trumbauer and Orchestra, and "A Guy What Takes His Time" by the High Hatters with Peggy English on vocals. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 5: Time is of the Essence

One of the places that people could go to enjoy live jazz and dance music was in hotels. We examine three such groups that entertained those dancing crowds. Song 1: You're Blase-Savoy Hotel Orpheans Song 2: Under the Moon It's You-Biltmore Hotel Orchestra Song 3: Who Loves You: George Hall and Taft Hotel Orchestra.  

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 4: Hotel Bands

This episode looks at three tracks from 1928, when everything seemed to be going well for the nation. Even while the illusion of perpetual success would be shattered, there's something bitersweet in the earnest happiness of today's three songs. 

Music Through The Mists of Time: 1928, Calm before the Storm

Episode 2 examines three tracks from Peg LaCentra, a vocalist active during the 1930s. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 2: Peg LaCentra

The very first episode of Music Through the Mists of Time. Examines tracks from 1907. 

Music Through The Mists of Time Episode 1: Sounds From 1907

A podcast examining the music of the early 20th Century

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