Good Morning, Carrie! by Arthur Collins (1902, 7 In. Oxford Col - 381 - 16115)

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Ragtime Oriole was originally composed by James Scott in 1911.

Ragtime Oriole piano roll by James Scott (1911/1948, Century - 4022)

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originally  composed by Tom Turpin in 1903. 

St. Louis Rag by Tom Turpin, 1903 piano roll (1948,  Century-4024)

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Performers include: Frank C. Stanley (Interlocutor), Arthur Collins, Albert Campbell and Henry Burr (he's referred to as "Harry")

This is a 12 inch disc

Rambler Minstrels: My Wild Deer (1909, Col - A5123)Stanley, Collins, Campbell & Burr

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Originally composed and published by Abe Holzmann in 1901,
One of my favorite marches and quite a popular circus march back in the day.

78s-RESTORED MP3

Blaze Away March by Royal Air Force Band (1927, Vic-120819) comp. Abe Holzmann

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Written by John N. Klohr in 1901 and very popular with circuses. One of my favorite marches.

The Billboard March by Goldman Band (1951, Decca-27922) comp. John N. Klohr

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I love the use of the calliope and it's solo on this recording.
Originally composed by Julius Fucik in 1897 ( also know as Thunder and Blazes).  It was intended to be used as a serious military march but circuses in the early 1900s adopted it as their favorite "screamer march" and re-named it "Thunder and Blazes."


Entry Of The Gladiators by Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey's Band (1929, Vic-22438) comp. Fucik

My favorite comedy recording, jokes are still funny. No derogatory language! Len Spencer is the fella looking for work. 12 inch record, one sided. 
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Evening With The Minstrels No. 4 - with Len Spencer & S.H. Dudley (1905, Vic - 31130)

Composed by Julius Lenzberg who also wrote other great tunes like Hungarian Rag, Haunting Rag and Operatic Rag

Little Wonder records were recorded at and released through the Columbia Graphophone Company.  They were 5.5 inches in diameter and one-sided.

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Some Baby by Columbia Band (1914, Little Wonder - 34)Julius Lenzberg

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Charley Case only made 3 recordings. The other 2 are: "How Mother Made the Soup" and "Father As a Scientist". His comedy is subtle, and his delivery is very deadpan. It's hard to believe this record is 111 years old because this monologue sounds like modern stand-up comedy.

Rambler Minstrels: My Wild Deer (1909, Col - A5123)Stanley, Collins, Campbell & Burr

Nicole Arciola

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