"Public Domain is critical to our society. PublicDomain2ten's collection of musical gems is fabulous." Matthew King Kaufman, Fun Fun Fun Recordings
The New Call Of The Freaks? Wow! Could be a modern rock hit, no? Reminds me also of Screamin Jay Hawkins and other great practitioners of that swamp rockin hoodoo. Oh, the trombones and fiddles on this will just melt you. Great stuff for your halloween playlist.
Luis Russell & His Orchestra – “The (New) Call of the Freaks” mp3
Now looky here. You download this fine slab o’ toikey thru that DSL you packin and get the L on down the road. Real life testimony from Bill Johnson’s red hot Louisiana Jug Band. Wait til you hear the “solo” on this one. Lordy. Git down.
Bill Johnson’s Louisiana Jug Band – “Get The L On Down The Road” mp3
Hot Lips, baby! Bill Brown and his Brownies really put something together on this side, recorded for the Brunswick label in 1927. This is so hot you’re gonna need some lip balm. Pucker up.
Whooo whooo! All aboard the express to Hot Town, people, get on and get ready. This is so hot there’s steam comin outta my laptop. Can you dig? Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra have a winning hand with this classic, and you should get with it right away. Oh, this is good.
Fess Williams and his Royal Flush Orchestra – “Hot Town” mp3
Now here’s some history in a time capsule. Song From A Cotton Field is some hard hitting protest music that you just can’t mess with. And that dixie swing band really knocks it out. With her golden voice and vaudeville background, Bessie Brown was a groundbreaking force in the 30’s with her oh so hot jazz band.
This lovely duet by Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth has found it’s way to us from the original 78 RPM vinyl record from 1911, and the lush tones of their harmonies and accompaniment survive the trip beautifully. Great music from yer grandpappy’s time.
Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth – “Turn Off Your Light Mr. Moon Man” mp3
A rare beauty from 1918, Harry Fox’s gorgeous rendition of I’m Always Chasing Rainbows is a real heart melter. Surprisingly good sound quality on this one, considering it was ripped from an original 78 RPM vinyl record.
