[Dixielandjazz] Tune "Radio"

[Bill Gunter]

Hi Pat,

No . . . you didn't get it from a Boondockers CD cause we didn't record it. 
I think Banu Gibson may have done one of the most popular versions.

Bill Haesler may check in on this.

Best,

Bill "Boondocker" Gunter
jazzboard at hotmail.com


>From: "pat ladd" <pj.ladd at btinternet.com>
>To: "Mike Woitowicz" <banjomusic at charter.net>
>CC: jazz <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
>Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Tune "Radio"
>Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:03:55 -0000
>
>Do any of our European or Australian listmates play this tune.?>>
>
>Hi Mike,
>
>
>Although I know the tune, (did I get it from a  Boondockers CD?) I  have
>never heard it played in the UK or even met anyone who knows it.Unless it
>was totally re written the words would not mean anything to the average
>Brit.
>
>I am 77 and just about remember one or two programmes, Duffy`s Tavern,
>`where the elite meet to eat` for instance. We  jazzers tend to be an old
>lot there are not many of  my vintage still playing.
>
>I am aware of some of the show titles, Fibber Mcgee amd Molly, Amos and 
>Andy
>but I can`t really think where I heard them. I can only suppose that they
>were broadcast, along with Duffel Bag, Glen Millers band of the AEF etc on
>the AFN (American Forces Network) in the 40`s. Thats where I heard Jack
>Benny and Rochester, Bob Hope and so on.
>
>The tune is good and deserves to be played more with or without the words.
>
>Cheers
>
>Pat
>
>
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