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Recordings from the early 20th Century with comments.

Brice Fuqua


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
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    • 972 EPISODES

    4.9 from 240 ratings Listeners of Music From 100 Years Ago that love the show mention: fuqua, old music, deanna, 20th, opera, blues, unpretentious, folk, curated, classical, jazz, recordings, tunes, century, great music, enthusiastic, themes, plays, songs, country.


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    The Music From 100 Years Ago podcast is a delightful journey through the history of music, specifically focusing on the popular songs and artists from the first half of the 20th century. Hosted by Bryce Fuqua, this podcast offers a unique blend of informative commentary and carefully curated song selections that transport listeners back in time to a bygone era. With each episode, Fuqua explores different themes and genres, showcasing the incredible diversity and rich musical heritage of the past.

    One of the best aspects of The Music From 100 Years Ago podcast is Fuqua's passion and breadth of knowledge. It is evident that he deeply cares about preserving and sharing this music with his audience. His enthusiasm shines through in his commentary, as he provides intriguing historical context for each song, artist, or genre. Whether he's giving insights into the lives of musicians or exploring cultural influences on music, Fuqua's storytelling captivates listeners and allows them to truly appreciate the significance of these songs.

    Another notable aspect of this podcast is its ability to introduce listeners to lesser-known songs and artists from the past. While some episodes cover popular hits from iconic figures like Duke Ellington or Ella Fitzgerald, others delve into more obscure corners of music history. This provides a refreshing break from mainstream music and allows listeners to discover hidden gems that they may have otherwise never encountered.

    However, one potential drawback of The Music From 100 Years Ago podcast is that it caters primarily to fans of older music and may not appeal as much to those who are more interested in contemporary artistry. The focus on songs from before their time might make it harder for some listeners to connect with the material or fully appreciate its significance. Additionally, without visuals available in a podcast format, certain episodes that incorporate elements like sheet music covers may be challenging to fully grasp.

    In conclusion, The Music From 100 Years Ago podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in delving into the rich history of popular music. Bryce Fuqua's dedication to preserving and sharing this music is evident in each episode, and his expertise shines through in his engaging commentary. While it may not cater to all musical tastes or interests, it offers a unique and educational experience that allows listeners to discover and appreciate the roots of modern music.



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    Number One Songs of 1939

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 45:46


    Songs include: Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller, My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Mary Martin, Body and Soul by Coleman Hawkins, Deep Purple by Larry Clinton and God Bless America by Kate Smith. 

    Classical Dances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 41:06


    Historic recordings of classical music dances.  Music by Johannes Brahams, William Gluck, Manuel De Fall, George Bizet, Frederic Chopin and Pytor Tchaikovsky.              

    National Recording Registry 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 51:58


    Records selected for the National Recording Registry in 2024 and 25.  Including: Aloha Oe by the Hawaiian Quintette, Clarinet Marmelade by Jim Europe, Rose Room By the Benny Goodman Sextette, Rudolph the Red Nosed Raindeer by Gene Autry and Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston.

    Hands and Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 37:49


    Songs include: Second Hand Rose by Fannie Brice, Your Feets Too Big by Thomas "Fats" Waller, The Hand of Fate by Eddie Fischer, Sugar Foot Stomp by Benny Goodman, Careless Hands by Mel Torme and Pig Foot Pete by Dolly Dawn. 

    National Guitar Month 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 38:16


    Songs include: I'll See You In My Dreams by Django Rheinhardt, Farruca by Ramon Montoya, Strollin With Bone by T-Bone Walker, Step it Up And Go by Blind Boy Fuller and You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To by Billy Baur. 

    Boy and Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 39:55


    Songs include: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by the Andrews Sisters, The Girl I left Behind Me by Fats Waller, Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend by Jo Stafford, Nature Boy by Nat King Cole and Beautiful Girl by Bing Crosby. 

    Episode 900 All About Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 43:54


    Songs include: Five Guys Named Moe by Louis Jordan, Number Ten Lullabye Lane by Dinah Shore, Pennsylvania 6-5000 by Glenn Miller, One Hundred Years From Today by Ethyl Waters, "T" 99 Blues by Jimmie Nelson and One Hundred Percent For You by Fats Waller. 

    Jazz Appreciation Month 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 50:26


    Music includes: After Yor Gone by the Benny Goodman Quartet, If You Were Mine by Billie Holiday, Harlem Airshaft by Duke Ellington, Manteca by Dizzy Gillespie, Boplicity by Miles Davis and I Love paris by Cecil Taylor. 

    Pop Instrumentals 1950s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 41:21


    Songs include: The Third man Theme by Anton Karas, Ruby by Richard Hayman, The Syncopated Clock by Leroy Anderson, Swedish Rhaposdy by Percy Faith, Dragnet by Ray Anthony and Melancholy Serenade by Jackie Gleeson. 

    Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 43:05


    Songs include: After You've Gone by Django Rheinhardt, When Your Lover Has Gone by Billie Holiday, He's a Real Gone Guy by Nellie Lutcher, Long Gone Lonesome Blues by Hank Williams and Gone With the Wind by Julie London. 

    Kentucky and Tennessee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 49:43


    Songs include: Chatanooga Choo Choo by Glenn Miller, Beale Street Blues by Jelly Roll Morton, In the Pines by Leadbelly, Louisville Lady by Sophie Tucker and Tenessee Waltz by Patti Page.

    The 19th Anniversary Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 51:01


    Celebrating 19 years of this podcast with some of the host's favorite records, along with some memories of the show's origin.  Songs include: Right Or Wrong by Bob Wills, Cherokee by Sarah Vaughn, Devil Got My Woman by Skip James, In a Mist by Frankie Traumbaur, The Half Of It Dearie Blues by Fred Astaire and Once In a While by Louis Armstrong. 

    Novelty Songs 1950s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 44:09


    Songs include: Be Kind To Your Web Footed Friends by Peter and Mary, Doggie In the Window by Patti Page, The Flying Saucer by Buchannan and Goodman, I Ain't Got Nobody by Louis Prima and Little Blue Riding Hood by Stan Freberg. 

    Jazz 1947

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 48:17


    Music includes: Scrapple From the Apple by Charlie Parker, Lover by Stan Kenton, Easy Living by Billie Holiday, Shake That Thing by Turk Murphy, I Want To Be Loved by Benny Goodman and Boogie Woogie Stomp by Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson. 

    African American Band Singers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 40:47


    Songs include; It Don't Mean a Thing by Ivie Anderson, Do Nothing Till You Hear From me by Al Hibbler, Blue Skies by Jimmy Rushing, Blues In the Night by Cab Calloway, It Ain't Necessarily So by Maxine Sullivan and Night In Tunisia by Sarah Vaughn.

    Songs For Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 47:52


    Songs include: When I Fall In Love by Jeri Southern, My Foolish heart by Billy Ecksteine, Moon and Sand by Xavier Cugat, Some Enchanted Evening by Jo Stafford and Goodbye Sue by Perry Como. 

    Know Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 39:58


    Songs include: You Don't Know What Love Is by Dinah Washington, You Don't Have To Know the Language by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, It's Too Soon To Know by the Orioles, Ask Anyone Who Knows by the Ink Spots and I'll Know by Georgia Gibbs. 

    Mozart's Birthday 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 35:52


    Celebrating Mozart's 269th birthday with historical recordings including: Rondo In D Major by Walter Gieseking, Sring Quartet 21 by the Budapest String Quartet, Der Schauspieldirektor Overture by Eric Leinsdorf and Piano Concerto 19 by Clara Haskil. 

    Centennials 2025 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 39:44


    A salute to musicians born in 1925, including: Sammy Davis Jr, Art Pepper, Marty Robbins, Celia Cruz, Oscar Peterson, Johnny Horton, Bill Haley and Charlie Byrd.

    Know Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 40:31


    Songs include: Don't You Know I Love you by The Clovers, You'll Never Know by Frank Sinatra, Now I Know by Dinah Shore, You Know I Love You by BB King, I Don't Know Enough by The Mills Brothers and I Really Don't Want To Know by Less Paul and Mary Ford. 

    1925

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 46:08


    Some of the most popular records of 1925, including: The Charleston by Paul Whiteman, St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith, Gut Bucket Blues by Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives, Tea For Two by Marian Harris, Sweet Georgia Brown by Isham Jones and All Alone by Al Jolson.  The host also describes some of the major events of 1925. 

    Leftovers #35

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 37:51


    Records left off of earlier episodes and a tribute to musicians who passed away in 2024.  Performers include: Kate Smith, the Andrews Sisters, Jo Stafford, Bert Convey, Ezio Pinza, the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Hazel Scott. 

    Beethoven's Birthday 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 28:35


    Celebrating Beethoven's 254th birthday with historic recordings of three, lesser-known works: Symphony #8, Piano Sonata #25 and The Creatures of Prometheus overture. Performers include Bruno Walter and Fredrich Gulda.

    Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 42:00


    Songs about dreams and dreaming by Frank Sinatra, Patti Page, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Perry Como and Harry James. 

    Christmas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 32:34


    Songs include: Here Comes Santa Claus by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, Jingle Bells by Les Paul, Oh Come All Ye Faithful by Kate Smith, Boogie Woogie Santa Claus by Patti Smith, the Russian Dance from the Nutcracker by Herbert von Karajan and the 12 Days of Christmas by Fred Waring.

    More Windy Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 39:04


    Songs include: They Call The Wind Maria by Vaughn Monroe, Trade Winds by Bing Crosby, With The Wind And The Rain In Your Hair by Bob Crosby, Whispering winds by Patti Page, Night Wind by Thomas "Fats" Waller and The Wind by June Christy. 

    Sunrise To Sunset

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 47:28


    Songs include: Sunrise Serenade by Glenn Miller, Twilight Time by Less Brown, The World Is Waiting For the Sunrise by Les Paul and Mary Ford, Dusk by Duke Ellington and Morning Mood by the Bamberg Symphony. 

    How Suite It Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 51:02


    Music from suites, including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, Vaughan Williams' English Folk Song Suite, Grieg's Peer Gynt, Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances and Prokofiev's Love For Three Oranges. 

    Female Singers of 1940

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 40:17


    Songs include: Tuxedo Junction by the Andrews Sisters, Our Love Affair by Judy Garland, Looking At You by Lee Wiley, I'll Get By by the King Sisters, Starlit Hour by Ella Fitzgerald and Body and Soul by Billie Holiday. 

    Worried

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 29:49


    Songs include : Worried Man Blues by the Carter Family. Don't Worry Bout That Mule by Louis Jordan, Worried Blues by Gladys Bentley, Worried Over You by Red Norvo and Do I Worry by the Ink Spots. 

    Halloween 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 34:36


    Songs include: Dead by the Poets, The Little Man Who Wasn't There by Glenn Miller, The Monster Hop by Bert Convey, The Ghost Song by Salty Holmes and Yodeling Ghost by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. 

    Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 42:54


    Songs include: By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Billy Murray, Blue Moon by Mel Torme, How High the Moon by Helen Forest, No Moon at All by the Ames Brothers and Moonlight Sonata by Solomon.

    Country Music 1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 40:01


    Songs include: Shame On You by Spade Cooley, At the Mail Call Today by Gene Autry, Stay a Little Longer by Bob Wills, It Don't Matter To Me Now by Ernest Tubb and Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain by Roy Acuff. 

    Time of the Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 37:40


    Songs include: June In January by Bing Crosby, April In Paris by Charlie Parker, June Is Bustin Out All Over by Hildegarde, Sleigh Ride In July by Dinah Shore and Roses In December by Ozzie Nelson. 

    Musicians With Something In Common part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 48:10


    Musicians include: Perry Como, Lightnin Hopkins, Lydia Mendoza, Peggy Lee, Bo Diddley, Slim Whitman, Charley Parker, Dinah Washington and Horace Silver.  Music includes: Mal Hombre, Solo Flight, Bandera Waltz, Hank's Tune, Bloomdido, Riders In the Sky and You don't Know What Love Is. 

    National Piano Month 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 42:03


    Music includes: Death Ray Boogie by Pete Johnson, When You're Smiling by Errol Garner, Drag Em by Mary Lou Williams, Taboo by Art Tatum, Bach's WTC Book I, No. 19 in A Major by Edwin Fischer and Almost Paradise by Roger Williams. 

    Cigarettes and Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 37:30


    Songs include: Smoke, Smoke, Smoke by Tex Williams, Smoke Dreams by Jo Stafford, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Artie Shaw and While a Cigarette Was Burning by Paul Whiteman. 

    Island Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 38:37


    Songs include: South Sea Island Magic by Bing Crosby, Christmas Island by the Andrews Sisters, Island In the Sun by Harry Belafonte, Rock Island Line by the Weavers, Poor Little Rhode Island by Guy Lombardo and Isle of Capri by the Gaylords. 

    Movie Songs of 1948

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 44:01


    Songs include: Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore, If I Steal a Kiss by Frank Sinatra, This Is the Moment by Jo Stafford, Melody Time by Vaughn Monroe, It's Magic by Sarah Vaughn and Blue Shadows On the Trail by Roy Rogers. 

    N ovelty Songs of the 1940s and 1950s

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 40:27


    Songs include: Istanbul by The Four Lads, All Right Louie, Drop the Gun by Cass Daley, I've Got You Under My Skin by Stan Freberg, The William Tell Overture by Spike Jones and It's Magic by Jonathan and Darlene Edwards. 

    Rhythm Tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 39:39


    Music includes: Painted Rhythm - Stan Kenton, Rhythm and Romance - Chick Webb, I Got Rhythm - Glenn Miller, Rhythm Is Our Business - Jimmie Lunceford, Rhythm In Blues - McGuire Sisters and Lullaby In Rhythm - Benny Goodman. 

    Broadway Musicals 1949

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 37:57


    Featuring songs from: South Pacific, Texas Lil Darlin, Lost In the Stars, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Along Fifth Avenue and Miss Liberty.

    Andrews Sisters Duets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 37:05


    Duet partners include: Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes, Carmen Miranda, Les Paul, Dan Dailey, Burl Ives and Danny Kaye.  Songs include: Take Me Out to the Ball Game, The Woody Woodpecker Song, Rumors Are Flying, Smile, Smile, Smile and There's No Business Like Show Business. 

    Chopin Piano Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 43:35


    Works include: Nocturne in E flat, Fantaisie Impromptu, minute Waltz, Grand Valse Brilliante and Etude Op 10 No. 3. Pianists include: Arthur Rubinstein. Alfred Cortot, Claudio Arrau, Margarete Long, Sergi Rachmanioff and William Kapell. 

    Independence Day 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 46:40


    Music includes: Oklahoma Highlights, On the Mall, Route 66, Bugle Call Rag, Happy Go Lucky Local and Salute to Our Fighting Men. Performers include: the Boston Pops, the Andrews Sisters, the Mills Brothers, Duke Ellington, Ralph Flanagan and the Goldman Band. 

    Leftovers #34

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 37:43


    Records left off of previous shows, including: It's a Sin to Tell a Lie by the Ink Spots, When Winter Comes by Mary Healy, Swing Them Jingle Bells by Fats Waller, Worried Blues by Gladys Bentley and Prison Cell Blues by Blind Lemon Jefferson. 

    Lies and Liars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 31:33


    Here is the actual playlist: It's a Sin To Tell a Lie (Fats Waller 1936) Who Told You That Lie? (Vaughn Monroe 1946) My Bonnie Lie Over The Ocean (Ella Logan 1938) Darling, You Lied (Wayne King, Buddy Clark 1941) How Could You Believe Me ect. (Bing Crosby Judy Garland 1951) Little White Lies (Dick Haymes 1948) Why Do I Lie To Myself About You (Johnny Johnson 1936) Lovely Lies (Manhattan Brothers & Miriam Makeba 1956) How It Lies (Connie Haines 1949)

    Forgotten African American Musicans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 40:11


    Artists include: Bert Williams, Helen Gross, Bubber Miley, Cats and Fiddle, Elmo Hope, DeFord Bailey and Hazel Scott. Songs include: Pan-American Blues, Ten Little Bottles, Nevertheless, East St. Louis Toodle-oo, Nuts To You & I Gotta Swing.

    Ships and Boats 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 36:09


    Songs include: On a Slow Boat to China, Song of the Volga Boatmen, Don't Give Up the Ship, Ferry Boat Serenade and Shrimp Boats.  Musicians include: Jo Stafford, Glenn Miller, Dick Powell, Benny Goodman, John McCormack and Moon Mullican. 

    Texas Blues Musicians

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 41:37


    Performers include: Blind Lemon Jefferson, Victoria Spivey, T-Bone Walker, Ida Mae Mack, Lightnin Hopkins, Blind Willie Johnson and Harmonica Slim. Songs include: Don't Trust Nobody, God Don't Never Change, Big Mama Jump, Howlin Wolf Blue and You Better Believe It.   

    Fats Waller 120th Birthday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 16:08


    A special, short podcast honoring Thomas "Fats" Waller on his 120th birthday.  Songs include: Honeysuckle Rose, I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Whose Honey Are You.

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