S q u e e z y t u n e s

1910 Fruitgum Company

Here's some perfect bubblegum pop from the 1960s courtesy of the 1910 Fruitgum Company. Unfortunately the video cuts out early.

When the Saints Go Marchin In

This fabulous recording was made on Dec 30th 1957 on the Timex All Star Jazz Show.  It's a massive rocking band but the true stars are the drummers Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole.

Happy New Year everybody !

Luiz Gonzaga

Although samba and bossa nova are considered Brazil's national musics we must not ignore the baião rhythm which is used by forro,  côco and embolada. The baião is very much a rural music and for a long time was eschewed by the urban upper classes.

This is the great Luiz Gonzaga, firstly with The Cawhand and then with a song called Wailing Accordion.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

This posting is a bit 'off topic' for Squeezytunes, but I hope you'll find it in your hearts to make an exception for the wonderful Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Cute Melodeon

This one is pretty special. It's a fully working melodeon which has been restored and tuned. It measure 6" high, 3.5" deep and 8" across when the bellows are closed (15cm x 9cm x 20cm) and was said to play like a dream. It had a buy it now price of £250 although I don't think it sold.