Thank you for not low-pass filtering the life out of these discs.

Such a brilliant video, playing the music direct to enjoy, and no nasty youtube copyright issue because this is our great grandparents music. Blast from the past!

Some of the Harmonies were also available on Diva and Velvet Tone.

Had to spend the day at home with the flu. This was like having my own personal DJ from the 20s spinning some of his favs and new undiscovered tunes! Thanks! Keep spinning shellac! Spppttt' [high-hat]

Great show. Lucas was a great guitarist, wasn’t he! Thanks for your curation. Keep ‘em comin’, eh!

Greetings from Germany! I highly appreciate the work you‘ve done with the 78s. I think you have found the perfect balance between improving the sound quality of the records (especially getting the bass right with acoustic recordings like Harmony) but not filtering them to death. I think that „Shultz is back again“ might be a reference or a follow-up to another song from this era called „Elsie Shultz-en-heim“ with equally unusual vocals. Recording follow-up titles seemed to be quite normal in those times, there are multiple examples of such songs in Germany as well, with each new recording reaching a new level of absurdity in their texts. It is said that some composers disliked these silly songs so they deliberately wrote a song with the craziest lyrics they could imagine in order to shine light on their beliefs. The song was called „Mein Papagei frisst keine harten Eier“ or „my parrot doesn’t eat hard (boiled) eggs“ and it became a huge hit in Germany, so they had the opposite effect of their idea and they gave up. I especially enjoyed the two Harmony discs at the beginning as they fit right into my era of interest 1925 -1930. Unlike Victor and Columbia, the cheaper brands like Harmony or Cameo have no European version, so they are quite difficult to find here if you are looking for specific titles. If they turn up in good condition they are very expensive compared to prices in the US. A Harmony disc I can strongly recommend is 857-H „Outside“ by Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees. A title that combines silly lyrics with great music. Irving Aaronson recorded it as well but the version by Vallee is way better (at least in my opinion). I usually don’t like 30s music very much but there are a few exceptions. My second recommendation is „Dippermouth Blues“ by Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra (including Louis Armstrong) on Decca 906 and 3796 from 1936. I‘ve never heard a more swinging record in my life. Also the history of the song is quite interesting as it mirrors the style of music over the years. Listen to the original version from around 1923 by King Oliver, then to the modified version called „Sugar Foot Stomp“ by Fletcher Henderson on Columbia from 1925, then again Henderson on Brunswick from 1931 and finally to the Jimmy Dorsey recording mentioned above. You can really hear the music change over time. As a bonus, search for the version by Bert Firman (Devonshire Restaurant Dance Band?) on KZfaq, I think that‘s the best version. Looking forward to the next sessions!

I was not a fan of Riverboat Shuffle until I first heard this AWESOME Rollini version, He hits Chords that are not usually heard (40:45 for example!)!

Loving this..... Wowww! "78" may just be general term, don't know; uncertain. Perhaps playing with pitch and slowing down speed may garner a more realistic sounding band. I recall way back in '91 or so, I got gorgeous 78 with beautiful art deco label. Record DID have date stamped in dead wax and label, 193? something. Sounded cartoonish at first. Gradually toyed with speed. Result was magical! (Sound checked by ear, of course. But trust!). Early 78's may play at 61 rpm or 110 rpm. 78 NOT standard, no way to properly gage speed back. then.

Wonderful that you are preserving the great music of the past. I’m a Bix, Joplin and Louis A lover but on 33rpm. There is a great production from 1975 on Argo label titled Runnin’ Wild with the New Paul Whiteman Orch. This is all Bix Beiderbecke music. Great video!

Wonderfully session. I collect 78s as well u are preserving history. These songs on shellac will never be released on cd this music is forgotten probably masters no longer exist

this is literally history!! i gotta find some 1920s and 30s 78s too

AWESOME Video, BOY! the modern song You play at the start throws Me off, (Startles Me!!) I expect a early 1920`s song on a phonograph, than WAM BAM THANK YOU MAM! I LOVE "OH BOY! What A Girl", "Say Arabella" it is indeed AWESOME note Banjo Rolls through this Record, I have a copy, I have quite a few Records from the 1920`s with the Duck Call instrument at 5:12, not sure exactly what it is! Anyway, I Dig Harmony (and subsidiary) Records ( My first Harmony was and still is "Could I? I Certainly Could" and Gimme` A Little Kiss, Will Ya` Huh" by Fred Rich and His Hotel Astor Orchestra 136-H! What happened, and gave birth to the Harmony Record, Columbia had just bought and installed NEW Acoustical equipment that was VERY Expensive, and Well built in 1923, Well it was a couple of years later that Columbia engineers had figgered out all the Bug`s in the Electrical equipment and started cutting pressing & issuing the New Records without a name at first(Viva Tonal New Process) 1925, Now the idea of a budget label had already been used by Columbia before, But what to do with all this new equipment?? A very Bright Fella came up with, Why not issue Records using the acoustical equipment for folks who want GREAT Music at a more affordable price, 55 cents west of the Rockies, less east , for a few issues, So to start out a old name was revived with a BEAUTIFUL script Maroon label #1-H by Harry Browne recorded strangely in 1919, then introducing a new start with a GREAT Dance Record Harmony 4-H "Steppin` In Society" by the Manhattan Dance Makers flip "I Miss My Swiss" by the Southern Serenaders, it sold very well, the sales just kept getting better as the label churned out so many that Dime Stores wanted in, so Velvet - Tone, DIVA, special editions, then Metro Goldwin Mayor, PUBLIX, Supertone (which did not make Gennett smile) was born then Clarion a truly FANTASTIC Label came out, By then Harmony and subsidiary labels were Electrically recorded, but a few acoustical records were made up to 1931! I have number 333-H as well LOVE it! I LOVE Nick Lucas! I agree with You His early Records are AWESOME! He Had His own Orchestra in 1930 and 1931 on Brunswick, (look for "Boy Oh Boy, I`ve Got It Bad" GREAT Record! I have this Record You played as well! I have a Jazz version of "If You Hadn't Gone Away" by The Cotton Pickers on a Brunswick that was issued the same time of this version, OH! IT`S TOO DIE FOR! Brown Eyes Why Are You Blue" was introduced to Me by Leo Reisman Orchestra via a BEAUTIFUL late Acoustical Columbia (Black pre Viva Tonal label) Close Your Eyes on the flip! Sometimes Nick got into His Music so good, He would thump His foot causing a Bass Drum sound during the Recording session, some takes got shelved because of this! I LOVE it! I can not say enough GREAT things about Adrian Rollini! Hope this was not too long! I Just LOVE Listening to Records, Especially with Someone as Nice as You, I miss My little Buddy Robert Creek, He and I used to sit up all night long when He or I would find some GREAT 20`s and 30`s 78`s He died at 26 years old in 1997, So I miss doing this!

Hey Jeff, another great and fun session! I like the new set up too. Especially the Star Wars stuff just in view at the top of your shelves. That Harmony label is just so pleasing to look at. Enjoyed all of the spins but you saved the best for last. The Riverboat Shuffle was my favorite. As far as requests go, do you have any version of Me And My Shadow? That one has always been a favorite. There's a version that I heard ages ago sung by Whispering Jack Smith. I'm hoping to track that version down someday. Happy Easter! Have a great week!

The Sunburst label lasted until about early 1938, replaced by the newer blue label.

Good sound on the harmonys

These 78s are fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing. Having a lovely afternoon just pottering away to these classics. Do you have any Glenn Miller? My dad loved his Big Band sound and it would bring back some beautiful memories of my time with him. Thank you so much. I love your channel 🙏🏽🥰🎶🎶♥️♥️♥️

One of .my favourite 78s I collect are gracie fields

Hi Jeff, I just discovered your YT channel, and I'm really enjoying it. If you like Nick Lucas, you should definitely check out Cliff Edwards and Johnny Marvin.

Hello there folks, I have been thinking of playing some old 78s and collecting some, they remind of simpler times and good memories. I would like to know what equipment would be most acceptable to preserve these beauties, especially since these are rather ancient, from the 1910s and the early 1900s. I would love to hear your suggestions

I love Harmony Record Label. I have a several and they are the best sounding acoustic records.

Whats the best way to unload a bunch of 78's? I have a bunch of mostly opera records that need a new home.

Please, which lowest frequency cut do you recommend for reproducing pre-war 78s ? 50Hz, 40 Hz, 30 Hz?

What's the tracking force you set for the 78

A .modern take on the Hoagie Carmichael/Bix Boxer neck tune Riverboat Shuffle. 2014 Pokey Lafarge with 17 yr. old phenom Chloe Feranzo, (now with Modern Jukebox), on clarinet and Timothy Muller on trumpet. This group is out of St. Louis and world traveled. You can hear our shellac music everywhere, everyday in St. Louis. There are preservation groups too many to count. Very popularm.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ncp0nrahtLqtZ40.html with college age.

Must have influenced spike jones.

Do you have any Sylvester Weaver 78s. He's a blues guitarist of the twenties