RUSS MORGAN ORCHESTRA 1161 Orthacoustic Master 16” TRANSCRIPTION DISC Rare

Description: Russ Morgan orchestra, vocals by jack Russell, Carol Kay and Paul Roberts Side B the master singers Lily Belle May June Jericho The mani love Louisiana hayride Russ Morgan and his orchestra were a popular big band ensemble that achieved significant success in the mid-20th century, particularly known for their sweet and melodic style of music. ### Overview of Russ Morgan and His Orchestra: 1. **Formation and Early Years:** - Russ Morgan, born on April 29, 1904, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, began his musical career as a trombonist and arranger. He played with various orchestras, including those of Jean Goldkette and Paul Specht, before forming his own band in the late 1930s. 2. **Musical Style:** - Morgan's orchestra was characterized by a sweet and smooth sound, focusing on danceable tunes and melodic arrangements. This contrasted with the more rhythmically intense swing bands of the era. His signature theme was "Does Your Heart Beat for Me?" 3. **Popular Hits:** - The band produced numerous hits, including "So Tired," "There Goes That Song Again," "Cruising Down the River," and "The Johnson Rag." These songs were widely popular on the radio and in dance halls. 4. **Radio and Recordings:** - Russ Morgan and His Orchestra were regulars on the radio, which was a crucial medium for popularizing music at the time. They recorded extensively for labels such as Brunswick, Decca, and Victor. 5. **Television Appearances:** - With the advent of television, the band made appearances on various TV shows, bringing their music to a broader audience and maintaining their popularity through the 1950s. 6. **Longevity and Legacy:** - Unlike many big bands that disbanded after World War II, Morgan's orchestra continued to perform well into the 1960s. Russ Morgan's son, Jack Morgan, eventually took over the band, ensuring the legacy of the orchestra continued even after Russ Morgan's death on August 7, 1969. 7. **Influence:** - Russ Morgan was influential in shaping the sweet band sound and remained a beloved figure in the world of big band music. His easygoing, melodic style provided a comforting and enjoyable listening experience for audiences during and after the challenging years of the Great Depression and World War II. Russ Morgan's orchestra remains an important part of American music history, representing an era when big bands were a dominant force in popular music and dance culture. We acquired this disc in a large lot of transcription discs from the estate of a former radio enthusiast and dealer, and will be listing many others over time. Many of these discs rarely - if ever - come up for auction. This record has not been play tested, but we are more than happy to guarantee your purchase in the event it does not live up to your expectations. Please view photos of this item to assess condition. We are only listing discs we consider to be in reasonably good condition that appear to be playable from a cursory examination. We will include photos of any surface scratches that are obvious to us. Thanks for your interest in this sale. We are happy to combine shipping for multiple auctions or buy it now’s and will refund any excess shipping paid. We are also open to discounting Buy It Now listings if you have interest in purchasing 5 or more of them.

Price: 28.99 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-11-18T03:13:09.000Z

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