Travel back to the 1920s and 1930s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
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Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty
1. Masculine Women, Feminine Men - The Savoy Havana Band
2. I've Found A New Baby - Lionel Hampton
3. You're Gonna Lose Your Gal - Henry "Red" Allen
4. It's Tight Like That - Jimmie Noone's Apex Club Orchestra
5. She's In The Graveyard Now - Earl McDonald's Original Louisville Jug Band
6. Please Don't Holler Mama - Clifford Hayes and the Dixieland Jug Blowers
7. My Good Gal's Gone Blues - Jimmie Rodgers
8. St. Louis Blues - Jim and Bob
9. Doctor Jazz - Jelly Roll Morton and his Red Hot Peppers
10. The Monkey Doodle-Doo - Busse's Buzzards
11. That Doggone Dog Of Mine - The Three Keys
12. The Sheik Of Araby - Fats Waller
13. Huggable Kissable You - Billy Bartholomew and his Orchestra
14. Don't The New Low-Down - Bill Robinson with Irving Mills and his Hotsy-Totsy Gang
15. Give Me A Ukulele And A Ukulele Baby - Irving Aaronson and his Commanders
16. Dixie Doorway - Cab Calloway
17. Ev'rything Is Hotsy Totsy Now - The California Ramblers
18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton
19. Is Everybody Happy Now? - Ted Lewis
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
Theme: Waiting At The End Of The Line - Jack and Kitty
1. Mysterious Mose - Ted Weems
2. The Little Man Who Wasn't There - Mildred Bailey
3. The Cat - Harry Reser
4. Moanin' At Midnight - Howlin' Wolf
5. Dem Dry Bones - The Delta Rhythm Boys
6. She Belongs To The Devil - Washboard Sam
7. That Old Black Magic - Keely Smith and Louis Prima
8. Tain't No Sin (To Take Off Your Skin) - Fred Hall
9. The House Is Haunted - Roy Fox
10. Minnie The Moocher At The Morgue - Smiley Burnette
11. Devil Got My Woman - Skip James
12. See That My Grave's Kept Clean - Blind Lemon Jefferson
13. Teddy Bear's Picnic - Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra
Blues, Bones and Boogies
Season 1 · Episode 60
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 01:01:09
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
Here's a fun bonus for ya! Blues musician Charlie Parr chats with me about the history of jug band blues and hokum music - and it's influence on his original songs. Watch this interview here: https://youtu.be/t2BYvN86SXE?si=9Hyjn6tovpE39IVf
This interview is from a 2015 documentary film called "Jug Band Hokum" directed by my wife Kitty Norton. Watch this wild film (it's not for kids) for FREE here: https://youtu.be/7IdymxWcktg
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Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
Travel back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s as vaudeville blues and ragtime hokum musician Jack Norton spins his favorite 78 rpm records from his collection. From early hot jazz to jug band blues, hillbilly hits to novelty swing, Jack’s love for vintage tunes shines through with every tune he drops on the turntable. Sit back, relax, and let the soothing retro vibes of the good old days soothe your weary soul.
If the good Lord’s willin’ and the creek don’t rise, new episodes drop every Tuesday. Visit https://jacknortonmusic.com for more details. Wanna request a tune or need advice answered with a song? Email Jack at hello@jacknortonmusic.com
We're launching a sister podcast to Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show!
Jack Norton's Old-Time Kids Records is a soothing dose of nostalgia... featuring vintage children's music from the 1920s to the 1980s! Every Saturday morning, travel back in time as Jack spins vinyl records just for young folks... and folks young at heart! Kids: grab your parents and grandparents and get ready for some wholesome, old-fashioned family fun!
3. A Bushel And A Peck - Margaret Whiting and Jimmy Wakely
4. There's A Hole At The Bottom Of The Sea - Danny Kaye
5. Myrtle The Turtle And Flip The Frog - Stan Fritts and the Korn Kobblers
6. "A" - You're Adorable (The Alphabet Song) - Jo Stafford and Gordon MacRae
7. Fuzzy Wuzzy - The Golden Orchestra
8. Old MacDonald Had A Farm - The Kidoodlers
Details about Jack Norton's Old-Time Radio Show: The Best 78 RPM Records From the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s!, a podcast by Jack Norton
14. Monstro The Whale - Kay Kyser
15. The Skeleton In The Closet - Louis Armstrong and Jimmy Dorsey
16. The Boogie Man - Chick Bullock
17. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton
18. The Headless Horseman - Bing Crosby
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
13. Managua, Nicaragua - Freddy Martin and his Orchestra
14. Red Wing - Brother Bones and his Shadows
15. Sweet Georgia Brown - Brother Bones and his Shadows
16. Dear Hearts And Gentle People - Donald Peers
17. Cruising Down The River (On A Sunday Afternoon) - Frankie Carle and his Orchestra
18. Show Me The Way To Go Home (Live) - Jack Norton
19. Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) - Perry Como
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
10. Beaver Slide Rag - Peg Leg Howell and Eddie Anthony
11. Hobo Bill's Last Ride - Jimmie Rodgers
12. Mal Hombre - Lydia Mendoza
13. Se Me Fue Mi Amor (My Love Has Gone) - Carmen Y Laura
14. Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Nick Lucas
15. My Song Of The Nile - Nick Lucas
16. Ukulele Lady - Lee Morse
17. I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You - Nashville Washboard Band
18. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
10. My Hula Girl - Charles Kama and his Moana Hawaiians
11. I Still Get A Thrill Thinking Of You - Lee Morse and her Blue Grass Boys
12. Dixie Cannonball - Gene Autry
13. Desert Hokum - The Farr Brothers
14. Lazy River - The Farr Brothers
15. It's Only A Paper Moon - Lee Wiley
16. Mary From The Dairy - Max Miller
17. Moonlight Saving Time - Maurice Chevalier
18. Caravan - Les Paul and his Trio
19. Blue Prairie - Sons of the Pioneers
20. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
10. Heartaches, Sadness and Tears - Precious Price and Spade Cooley
11. You Gotta Ho De Ho - Swift Jewel Cowboys
12. (I Wished For An Angel) But The Devil Sent Me You - Johnny Horton
13. Mountain Maw - Bob Atcher
14. Don't Mess Around With Me - Roy Evans with the Mississippi Maulers
15. My Angeline - Roy Evans with the Mississippi Maulers
16. Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette
17. Take Her To Jamaica - Lord Messam and his Calypsonians
18. Precious Lord, Hold My Hand - Sister Rosetta Tharpe
19. My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes - Marion Harris with Billy Mason's Band
20. Show Me The Way To Go Home - Jack Norton
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
8. Hadie Brown (My Little Lady) - Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers
9. Shame On You - Tex Williams with Spade Cooley and his Orchestra
10. Black Mountain Rag - Texas Ruby and Curly Fox
11. Don't Count Your Chickens - Rudy Scooter
12. Hot Rod Baby - Dick Reinhart
13. Jesus Hits Like An Atom Bomb - Johnny and Jack
14. Saturday Night Fish Fry - Louis Jordan
15. I've Got A Right To Cry - Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers
16. Heartaches - Ted Weems
17. Marie - Danny Stewart with the Rhythm Wreckers
18. Blue Shadows On The Trail - Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers
19. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
8. What's That Tastes Like Gravy - King David's Jug Band
9. Ragtime Accordion Joe - Smokey Rogers and his Western Caravan
10. Lost Highway - Leon Payne
11. Red Roses For A Blue Lady - Guy Lombardo
12. The Big Noise From Winnetka - Bob Crosby and the Bob Cats
13. Thinking Of You - Kay Kyser with Harry Babbitt
14. I Love You Because - Margaret Whiting
15. Bye Bye Blackbird - Josephine Baker
16. Satan Is Real - The Louvin Brothers
17. Ridin' On A Rainbow - Gene Autry
18. Settin' By The Fire - Carson Robison and his Pleasant Valley Boys
19. I'm Using My Bible For A Roadmap - Don Reno and Red Smiley with the Tennessee Cutups
20. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, and education. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. This show features vintage records for educational and historical purposes.
