liberating music

It seems appropriate to celebrate the Dutch 'liberation day' with a compilation of 'dutch successes' of the fifties. More than that I just felt like a sharity. The 10 inch lp is not divided into tracks, it's the opposite: what's so special about this album is that some of the tracks are connected with each other by a pianist, like on other of this kind of compilations was done with applause. I'm not sure how that was done. Technically it was possible with multiple real to real players but I think pianist Gerard van Krevelen played it live while the existing recodings where playing in the studio, or I like to think it, anyway.
Take a listen, you'll find it surprisingly interesting and fun:

find it here

Marika Rökk - Mir ist so langweilig 1958

Found at retro vintage modern hi-fi



I am the moon lady There is only one I live here alone in Neutronen The man in the moon is my father My house is directly behind the moon I am bored (It is so boring) (repeated twice more) Nothing is going on here I am alone without a man I am so bored, I am so bored I have no friends here with whom to gossip There is no movie house There is no television There is no Rock and roll or jazz I cannot go to the hair salon I say only "bonjour tristesse" It is so boring It is so boring It is so boring.

The Manley Aristocrat

Ignore the video's technical issues and enjoy the images of a classic 1940s vintage popcorn machine that was used for many years in a small town movie theater by the legendary (locally, at least) "Popcorn Lady". The Artcraft Theatre still shows vintage movies (on 35mm by a real projectionist), so if you ever find yourself driving between Louisville and Indianapolis some weekend, get off the highway at exit 90 and enjoy the show.

More info about the Manley Aristocrat popcorn machine-- and vintage manuals, popcorn boxes, and other popcorn machine history-- can be found here.

Tropicana Night Club, Havana Cuba

For more vintage Havana deliciousness, visit this link, where I found the image below.

Tropicana Night Club, Havana Cuba
Originally uploaded by baikinange

Vin Scully Thinks You Need a Shave.

I'm not sure whether the real star of this clip is Vin Scully's stalking behavior, Dick Radatz's tumbling, or Wally Moon's unibrow.

[via NotGraphs.]

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A High Fidelity Adventure in Exotic Lands

Paris Theatre Orchestra - A High Fidelity Adventure in Exotic Lands. Available thanks to The Sleepy Lagoon.

Courtin' in the Rain

There's some odd and interesting music to be found at Shushmuckle's Posterous site, including "Courtin' in the Rain" from the late 50s Indiana Hoedown TV show. And the mega-creepy Bill Anderson song "The First Mrs. Jones".

Duelling Fiddles

These are the Dutch violinists Benny Behr (playing with organ-player and TV-personality Cor Steyn) and Sem Nijveen.

update: Sem is playing with jazz-pianist Roelof Stalknecht. See comments for more details.

Meet Mr. Mallard From Mars

A Super Sonic Fidelity Recording. A 21st Century Record:


The uploader (Terenig) of this novelty gem wants help:
"We got this album as children in Fresno, California during the 1950s at some sort of promotional event. We were unable to find or remember any more details. Please let us know if you can provide additional information."
Leave a comment here (and I'll pass it on to him) or below the video post.

Advice to Ed Wood

Don't Touch Me Nylon by The Charmer

Makes My Lips Go Flippity Flop!

The Trousers With the Grip-U Freedom Waist.

[Via Vivat Vintage.]

High Again!

Back When A Brontosaurus Meant Something

Selected pages from

Prehistoric Animals

Dinosaurs and other Reptiles and Mammals

Adapted from the pages of LIFE

Golden Library Of Knowledge

Images from years 1952-1961

Song of the kolkhoz of Borets

Chorus of the Russian song of the kolkhoz of "Borets" [Bronnitskogo] region of Moscow

Hauntin' Pinochle Blues

Chris Powell & The Five Blue Flames featuring a theremin in this haunting rhythm and blues number from 1951.



(Thanks to Olaf Jens)

Rapunzel's Uncle Dovetonsil

Ernie. No more needs to be said.

Marcianita

My album cover of the day features Billy Cafaro. Listen below or DL here.

Marcianita - Billy Cafaro

Step inside Rosemary Clooney's shady nook

From either The Steve Allen Plymouth Show "Salute to the All American Basketball Teams" or The Rosemary Clooney Show.

Billboard 1957