Podcasts about v discs

This is episode 20 of Ben's radio show Red White Blues: an Anthology of America's Music (aired 14 November 2024 on Radio Buena Vida). We're able to share it because the music played is all non-commercial V-Discs taken from the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/V-discs1-991943-1944. On this episode, we look at the history of V-Discs and the rise of vinyl. In August of 1942, the American Federation of Musicians declared a strike: an all-out ban on members going into the studio and recording music. The strike was called to force the big three record companies to increase the royalty rate on recorded music paid to musicians, which had become a substantial part of music workers' business in an American culture structured around the production of consumer goods. The strike would last for two years, in which time no commercial records were made. But the US military and the big labels joined forces to create V-Discs (or Victory Discs)—non-commercial records for the enjoyment of the American soldiers and staff stationed abroad. Records up to this point were made of a rationed material sorely needed in the production of armaments: shellac. With the US having an abundance of oil, the petroleum-based vinyl record came to prominence and it's been that way ever since. Oil-based plastic didn't just shape music manufacture in its own image, though—it shaped American consumerism, which undergirds the world as we know it through mass production and mass communication, the end result of which is masses. It's us. Tracks played (with V-Disc catalog numbers in brackets): 1. “Ain't Misbehaving & Two Sleepy People”, Fats Waller [32] 2. “There's Gonna Be A Hot Time In The Town Of Berlin”, Frank Sinatra [72]—with introduction from side A (“I Only Have Eyes For You”) 3. “Blues in Berlin”, Josh White [44] 4. “Pearl Harbor Blues”, Dr Clayton [82] 5. “Ring Dem Bells”, Duke Ellington and his Orchestra [37] 6. “Redman Blues”, Don Redman Orchestra [104] 7. “A Smooth One”, Benny Goodman, Cootie Williams, Charlie Christian et. al. [187] 8. “Jelly Jelly”, Earl Hines and His Orchestra [308] If you like the show, you can listen to every episode right here on SoundCloud or by following this link: https://soundcloud.com/spaghettiforbrains/sets/red-white-blues

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #104 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Don Redman and His Orchestra.  We also learn about the raw material that went into making V-Discs.  (E011) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #678 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Jimmy Mundy and Benny Carter. Ronnaldo also discusses why V-Discs are so uncommon and why many of them were destroyed in the past. (E007) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

This week I am going to conclude our look at the V-Disc Program by playing some more songs from the Time-Life four disc set on the V-Disc program. Since I read from two internet sites that told about the V-Disc program on parts one and two, I am not going to do much discussion other than to announce the various songs. As usual the Puzzler will be back. I hope you enjoy this collection of songs as we wind up or look at the many recordings that were part of the V-Disc series. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

This week we continue our look at the World War Two recording program known as V-Discs. We are playing from a collection of 4 cds from Time-Life Records. This is a great set which has many varied performers. Some of the V-Discs we will be listening to include Kay Starr, Jimmie Lunceford, Red Norvo, Bea Waid, Slim Gallaird, and others. I also have another short history of V-Discs from another source different than the one in Part One. I hope you enjoy this look at the program from World War II known as V-Discs. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

This week I am going start a three part series on the V-Disc program. I have done shows on V-Discs before but they were recorded long ago and I thought I would like to revisit these recordings. The songs from this series come from a four disc set from Time-Life Records. I will also tell about the history of this unique program. Many of the songs in this series I have not presented before. I hope you enjoy this look at the program from World War II known as V-Disks. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com

Features songs by Lee Castle, Gene Krupa and The Ink Spots.  We also listen to a bunch of V-Discs.  Fun times for all. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

During World War II special records were sent overseas to the troops with the goal of boosting morale. These records which would later be called V (for victory) Discs have a fascinating history. This week on The Music History Project we will hear from two music historians about this unique program including one who remembers hearing the music being played over the PA system of his ship. We will also hear from a musician who was played on several of these records and a retailer in Europe who remembers selling them after the war ended.

Features vintage V-Disc recordings from Tommy Dorsey, Hal McIntyre, Perry Como and Tony Pastor.  Ronnaldo takes a closer look at the historic V-Disc program of the 1940's and barely scratches the surface of this fascinating collection of music. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast. Please support The Big Band and Swing Podcast at: www.SupportSwing.com.

Listening to music at home was not always as easy as it is today. Many inventions and innovations paved the way. In this episode we will look at the very first steps of sound recording, the very first records, the first ever (controversial) jazz recording, and why most of Fats Waller's recordings would not make it onto V-Discs.

On this weeks MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM, some wonderful small group swing, a hot Charlie Barnet tale, “V-Discs, the great arranger Vic Shoen plus more music with Phil Harris, Ella Fitzgerald, The Andrews Sisters, and a whole lot more!

Welcome to the second part of my program on the V-Disc series. Last time I gave a history of the V-Disc program, what it was and why it was important. This week we'll be hearing more of the artists that made V-Discs. We'll be hearing from Harry James, Cab Calloway, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton and others. I hope you'll download this podcast and listen to some of the many Big bands that recorded for the V-Disc program. I hope you enjoy this series as we listen to some of the Big Bands from the V-Disc series. Please visit this podcast at http://www.fgmiller.com/bbb/

This week I am starting a two part series on the V-Disc program. V-Discs, which V standing for Victory, was a series of recordings during the WWII era for the morale of US Service Men and Women. The idea, and actual production of V-Discs actually started a bit before the US entered WWII. Starting in June of 1941 it was the idea and creation of Army Captain Charles Bronson. These V-Discs were meant for our troops, it was a good idea, and proved to be very popular. Using the most popular talent of the time, they were an instant hit. The V-Discs had performances from such musicians as: Tommy Dorsey, Dinah Shore, Benny Goodman, Vaughn Monroe, Duke Ellington, Spike Jones, Bing Crosby, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and many, many more. I hope you enjoy this series as we listen to some of the Big Bands from the V-Disc series.Please visit this podcast at http://www.fgmiller.com/bbb/

Female singers featured on V-Discs from the 1940s.  Performers include: Billie Holiday, Ginny Simms, Kay Starr, Dinah Shore, Marian Anderson and the Andrews Sisters.  Songs include: Bell Bottom Trousers, Moonlight in Vermont, He's Funny That Way and Let Us Break Bread Together.

More classical music from the V-Disc program of the 1940s.  Works include: Bizet's Habanera, Rossinini's Dance of the Soldiers, Purcell's Trumpet Tune and Air, Scott's From the Sacred Harp and Ginastara's Panambi Suite.  Artists include: Marian Anderson, Arturo Toscanini, Virgil Fox, Erich Kleiber, The Norwalk Symphony and Morley and Gearhart.

Highlights from the first eight V-Discs, from October 1943. Songs include: Blue Skies. Sing Sing Sing. Home On the Range, Che Li and Okalahoma.  Performers include: Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Diana Shore, the Fort Slocum Band and Vaughn Monroe.

Classical music released as part of the U.S. military's V-Disc program.  Works include: Verdi: La Forza del Destino Overture, Gershwin: I Got Rhythm Variations, Schubert: Impromptu, Saint Saens: The Swan and Glinka: Russlan and Ludmila Overture. Performers include: Arturo Toscanini, Arthur Rubenstein, Earl Wild, Jascha Heifetz, Lawrence Tibbett and Arthur Rodinski.    

A selection of V-discs released after World War II. Songs  include: Summertime, No Moon At All, Lost In the Stars, Laura and Scarecrow. Performers include: Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Errol Garner, Artie Shaw and Spike Jones.

Special records made for the military during World War II.  Songs include: Anchors Away, Let's Fall In Love, Who's On First, Blues In Berlin, When I Love and Circus Polka. Performers include: Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, The Cactus Cowboys, Igor Stravinsky, Carmen Miranda and Josh White.

Special records made for the military during the World War II era.  Songs include: Pistol Packin Mama, Song of India, Baby Won't You Please Come Home  and You Tell Your Dream. Performers include: Bing Crosby, Jo Stafford, Louis Armstrong, The Mills Brothers, The Andrews Sisters and Ezio Pinza.