This is my blog where I write about music, and myself. Vaudeville, burlesque, blues, jazz, novelties, and whatever else I feel like posting. Mostly from my own LPs and 78s. Comments and feedback always appreciated. Please do not link directly to mp3s. It's rude.

Eubie Blake and His Shuffle Along Orchestra
Baltimore Buzz - Fox Trot
Victor 18791-A, 1921






I love 78s that say what type of song they contain.. Fox Trots always do. And of course old ragtime and blues songs made sure to have the words "rag" or "blues" right in the title.
I guess that's because people went out and bought records without hearing them more often. Nowadays we demand to hear it before we buy it... or own the song without buying it at all.

This here song is by the famous Eubie Blake who was of course from Baltimore and now has the Jazz and Cultural Center named for him. Despite living a block away for most of my Baltimore existence, I never stepped foot in the place. I'm glad it exists nonetheless.
Below the song title it says "Introducing 'In Honeysuckle Time'". I guess that never caught on.
I chose this song because it has the word "Baltimore" in the title. I've decided I'm going to start posting a lot of Baltimore-related songs.
Actually I might have decided that a long time ago, I can't remember. I've been in the habit of seeking out 78s that mention or originate from Baltimore for quite some time now.
So for all I know I've posted this song before. That's liable to happen from time to time, knowing me.

Labels: baltimore, jazz era

Posted by: Kara Mae 1/25/2008