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78Man Presents84: Parlophone before George MartinMost people associate Parlophone with the Beatles and George Martin but the label has a long history. In this episode we play some records from their earlier days.
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2022-09-1430 min78Man Presents83: B-SidesThis episode we play the lesser known B-Sides from some big hits of the shellac era.
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2022-07-0731 min78Man Presents82: Sounds of Time 2The second of a two-parter, where we play an album of 78s that dramatise history from 1934 to 1949.
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2022-06-0827 min78Man Presents81: Sounds of Time 1The first of a two-parter, where we play an album of 78s that dramatise history from 1934 to 1949.
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2022-05-0427 min78Man Presents80: Gilbert & Sullivan 2This is the second part of our two part series on Gilbert & Sullivan, the famous Victorian light opera creators.
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2022-04-0732 min78Man Presents79: Gilbert & Sullivan 1This is the first part of our two part series on Gilbert & Sullivan, the famous Victorian light opera creators.
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2022-03-2232 min78Man Presents78: Beatles 3Inspired by the recent Get Back documentary we play some more songs that have some connection to The Beatles.
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2022-02-2332 min78Man Presents77: More 78Man FavouritesThis episode 78Man plays some more of his favourites.
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2022-01-2033 min78Man Presents76: Xmas 2021Our traditional Christmas episode with plenty of tunes to get you in the festive mood.
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2021-12-0834 min78Man Presents75: More ComedyThis episode we return to the world of vintage comedy.
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2021-11-1139 min78Man Presents74: Instrumentals 2This episode we play some more instrumentals from throughout the 78 era.
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2021-10-0726 min78Man Presents73: YodellingThis episode is about that much maligned form of Alpine singing, the yodel.
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2021-09-0930 min78Man Presents72: Jazz Swing and Rhythm 3This episode is the return of one of our more popular themed episodes.
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2021-08-0433 min78Man Presents71: Billy Cotton and his BandThis episode is about Billy Cotton, a prolific bandleader and entertainer from the 1920s to the 1960s
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2021-07-0838 min78Man Presents70: Anne SheltonThis episode is about Anne Shelton, a English singer who was very popular during WWII and beyond.
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2021-06-1128 min78Man Presents69: Sandy PowellThis episode we look at Sandy Powell, a popular comedian of the 1930s.
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2021-05-1232 min78Man Presents68: Cicely CourtneidgeThis episode we look at the long and varied career of actress, comedian and singer Cicely Courtneidge.
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2021-04-0732 min78Man Presents67: Charles PenroseThis episode is about Charles Penrose, a star of stage and radio most famous today for his song "The Laughing Policeman".
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2021-03-0334 min78Man Presents66: The 1920sThis episode we go back to the Roaring Twenties.
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2021-02-0333 min
78Man Presents65: Rescued from the SkipThis episode we play some 78s that were rescued from a skip (dumpster for our American listeners!)
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2021-01-0631 min
78Man Presents64: A Christmas Carol ConcertThe end of the year and it's time for our traditional Christmas episode. This year we decided to have a carol concert, sing along at home if you want to!
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2020-12-0934 min
78Man Presents63: Big RecordsThis episode we pull out the big guns, some 78s that are larger than the usual.
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2020-11-0442 min
78Man Presents62: Small RecordsThis episode we play some 78s that are smaller than the regular size.
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2020-10-0734 min
78Man Presents61: WeatherThis episode we play some songs about the weather.
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2020-09-0232 min
78Man Presents60: Jazz, Swing and Rhythm 2This episode we play some more Jazz, Swing and Rhythm tunes from the 78 era.
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2020-08-0534 min
78Man Presents59: SkiffleThis episode we look back at skiffle, the shortlived pre rock'n'roll craze that took the UK by storm in the 1950s.
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2020-07-0130 min
78Man Presents58: Vera LynnAn extra episode this month to mark the passing of Vera Lynn at 103 years of age.
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2020-06-1931 min
78Man Presents57: BrunswickThis episode we showcase the Brunswick record label.
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2020-06-0332 min
78Man Presents56: Children's RecordsThis episode we play some songs aimed at a younger audience.
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2020-05-0635 min
78Man Presents55: IsolationThis episode was recorded remotely for obvious reasons, and so includes some records that fit the current mood.
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2020-04-0130 min
78Man Presents54: 78Man Goes BananasThis episode we play ten songs about that yellow wonder, the humble banana!
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2020-03-0433 min
78Man Presents53: Dance Bands of the 1930sThis episode we go back to the golden age of dance bands.
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2020-02-0529 min
78Man Presents52: More Novelty Songs of the 20s and 30sThis episode we return to one of our favourite subjects, those amazing novelty songs from the 20s and 30s!
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2020-01-1533 min
78Man Presents51: Christmas 2019The time is here for Santa 78Man to bring some good cheer to your ears! So raise a beer and fear not, we will see you next year.
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2019-12-0437 min
78Man Presents50: InstrumentalsThis episode we play some instrumentals from throughout the 78 era.
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2019-11-0529 min
78Man Presents49: It's Not Rock n RollThe 1950s are associated with the birth of rock n roll, but there was a lot of other music that was popular during that decade.
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2019-10-0230 min
78Man Presents48: World War 2The beginning of this month marked the 80th anniversary of the start of World War 2, so this episode concentrates on 78s about that conflict.
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2019-09-0437 min
78Man Presents47; 78Man AlbumsHere at 78Man Presents we not only make podcasts but release albums too! These can be heard via streaming services like Spotify and Deezer, but can also be purchased on CDs. This extra episode we play some songs from these albums.
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2019-08-2832 min
78Man Presents46: The 1900sThis episode we go back to the earliest days of 78s in the 1900s, when recordings were made 'acoustically' by the artist singing into a horn attached to a stylus which then cut directly on to a master disc.
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2019-08-0733 min
78Man Presents45: Gracie Fields 3This final episode in our Gracie Fields miniseries looks at her recordings for Regal Zonophone, Decca and Columbia.
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2019-07-0330 min
78Man Presents44: Doris DayThis latest episode is a tribute to Doris Day, who sadly died this year on May 13th.
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2019-06-0533 min
78Man Presents43: EmbassyOur third and final episode about Woolworths record labels looks at Embassy, which ran from 1954 to 1965.
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2019-05-0131 min
78Man Presents42: Gracie Fields 2This episode is the second of three episodes featuring Gracie Fields, this time looking at her Rex Records years.
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2019-04-0335 min
78Man Presents41: EclipseThe second part of our miniseries looking at Woolworths record labels focuses on Eclipse, which ran from 1931 to 1935.
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2019-03-0630 min
78Man Presents40: Gracie Fields 1This (somewhat late!) podcast is the first of three episodes featuring Gracie Fields, this time looking at her early years.
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2019-02-1233 min
78Man Presents39: The VictoryThis episode is the first part of a miniseries looking at record labels owned by the retail chain Woolworths. We begin by focusing on The Victory, which ran from 1928 to 1931.
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2019-01-0229 min
78Man Presents38: Top Ten EpisodesIn this special year-end episode we countdown the most downloaded 78Man episodes. Which one will be the pick of the pops?
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2018-12-3137 min78Man Presents37: Another ChristmasIt's time for another Christmas show!
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2018-12-0526 min
78Man Presents36: World War OneIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we mark the hundredth anniversary of the end of the Great War by playing songs about the conflict.
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2018-11-0736 min
78Man Presents35: Jazz, Swing and RhythmIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some Jazz, Swing and Rhythm songs.
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2018-10-0333 min
78Man Presents34: Older Than You Think 2In the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some songs that you might not know were covers!
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2018-09-0527 min
78Man Presents33: Nina SimoneIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some songs that Nina Simone covered.
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2018-08-0134 min
78Man Presents32: ClassicalIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some classically themed music.
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2018-07-0427 min
78Man Presents31: Father's DayIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some songs about fathers.
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2018-06-0627 min
78Man Presents30: Leslie SaronyIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some songs by Leslie Sarony.
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2018-05-0232 min
78Man Presents29: IrelandIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some songs with an Irish connection.
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2018-04-0428 min
78Man Presents28: Mother's DayIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play a selection of songs about mothers.
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2018-03-0728 min
78Man Presents27: Beatles 2In the latest 78Man Presents episode we play some more songs with a Beatles connection.
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2018-02-0727 min
78Man Presents26: MedleysIn the latest 78Man Presents episode we play a selection of medleys.
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2018-01-0331 min
78Man Presents25: Christmas Again78Man Presents rounds off the year with another episode of songs from Christmases past.
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2017-12-0626 min
78Man Presents24a: Same Title Different SongThis extra 78Man Presents episode features songs you might not of heard of with familiar sounding titles.
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2017-11-1534 min
78Man Presents24: Film Music 2In the latest 78Man Presents episode we return to the world of film.
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2017-11-0129 min
78Man Presents23: BirdsThe latest 78Man Presents episode features songs about and even by birds!
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2017-10-0429 min
78Man Presents22: BluesThe twenty second 78Man Presents episode features songs about the blues.
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2017-09-0629 min
78Man Presents21: Durium RecordsThe twenty firsty 78Man Presents episode features songs from the label Durium Records.
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2017-08-0231 min
78Man Presents20: FranceThe twentieth 78Man Presents episode features songs from France.
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2017-07-0528 min
78Man Presents19: Film MusicThe nineteenth 78Man Presents episode features songs from films.
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2017-06-0730 min
78Man Presents18: Around The World 2The eighteenth 78Man Presents episode is the second part of a trip Around The World.
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2017-05-0329 min
78Man Presents17: Around The World 1The seventeenth 78Man Presents episode is the first part of a trip Around The World.
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2017-04-0529 min
78Man Presents16: International Women's DayTo celebrate International Women's Day the sixteenth 78Man Presents podcast features songs by women.
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2017-03-0829 min
78Man Presents15: LoveThe fifteenth 78Man Presents podcast features songs about love.
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2017-02-0131 min
78Man Presents14: ScotlandThe fourteenth 78Man Presents podcast features songs from and about Scotland.
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2017-01-0434 min
78Man Presents13: Christmas DayThe thirteenth 78Man Presents podcast features more songs about Christmas!
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2016-12-2535 min
78Man Presents12: Christmas Eve
The twelfth 78Man Presents podcast features songs about Christmas.
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2016-12-0731 min
78Man Presents11: 1910s
The eleventh 78Man Presents podcast features songs from the 1910s.
Tracks heard are:
“I'm 21 Today” by Jack Pleasants
“Always Jolly” by Billy Whitlock
“Squeeze Her Ebeneezer” by Billy Williams
“The Wibbly Wobbly Walk” by Fred Elliott
“Cohen On Telephone Deportment" by Joe Hayman
“Hello, Hello, Who's Your Lady Friend” by Jack Charman
“Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty” by Florrie Forde
“I Had No Mother To Guide Me” by George Formby (Senior)
“Sensation Rag” by Dixieland Jazz Band
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78Man Presents10: The Beatles
The tenth 78Man Presents podcast features songs relating to The Beatles.
Tracks heard are:
“Please”by The Blue Mountaineers
“Ain't She Sweet” by Eddie Sheldon
“I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate” by Mugsy Spanier and his Ragtime Band
”Falling In Love Again” by Jack Leon's Dance Band
”Robin Hood” by Dick James
”Raunchy”by Billy Vaughan and his Orchestra
“In The Middle Of The House” by Alma Cogan
“I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter” by Billy Williams
...2016-10-0527 min
78Man Presents09: Uncle JimThe ninth 78Man Presents is a tribute to 78Man's Uncle Jim, who bequeathed him all the records featured in this edition.
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2016-09-0729 min
78Man Presents08: The Two George FormbysThe eighth 78Man presents podcast features The Two George Formbys. More info can be found at the 78Man blog http://78manblog.wordpress.com/ and also look for 78Man on Twitter and Facebook.2016-08-0331 min
78Man Presents07: ComedyThe seventh 78Man presents podcast features comic monologues and sketches.
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78Man Presents06: 78Man Favourites
The sixth 78Man presents podcast features some of 78Man's favourites. More info can be found at the 78Man blog http://78manblog.wordpress.com/ Also look for 78Man on Twitter and Facebook.
2016-06-0129 min
78Man Presents05: Older Than You Think
[NOTE: Going forward new episodes of this podcast will release on the first Wednesday of each month.]
The fifth 78Man Presents podcast features hit songs that may be older than you think!
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78Man Presents04: Drink
The fourth 78Man Presents podcast features songs about drink.
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2016-04-2029 min
78Man Presents03: Food
The third 78Man Presents podcast features songs about food. More info can be found at the 78Man blog -http://78manblog.wordpress.com/
2016-04-0629 min
78Man Presents02: Songs The Bonzos Covered
Thesecond 78Man Presents podcast features songs covered by The Bonzo DogDoo Dah Band in the '60s.
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2016-03-2329 min78Man Presents01: Novelty Songs of the '20s and '30s78Man Presents is a podcast series showcasing music released on 78RPM records between 1900 and the 1950s.2016-03-0932 min