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Johnny Marvin – Keep Sweeping The Cobwebs Off The Moon
Comedian with orchestra under the direction of Leonard W. Joy.
Written by Sam Lewis, Joe Young and Oscar Levant
78 RPM audio transfer from Bowness Arts' collection of vintage records.
Johnny Marvin – Keep Sweeping The Cobwebs Off The Moon / Is She My Girl-Friend?
Label: Victor – 21153
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Recorded: December 9, 1927 in New York City
Released: 1928
Genre: Pop
Style: Vocal
Other side of this record: Is She My Girl-Friend? (How-de-ow-dow)
youtu.be/HuWli8s6Za0
Johnny Marvin or John Senator Marvin was an American ukulele player and vocalist who started recording in 1924. Born July 11, 1897 Butler, OK – died December 20, 1944, North Hollywood, CA
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
Johnny Marvin – Keep Sweeping The Cobwebs Off The Moon
Comedian with orchestra under the direction of Leonard W. Joy.
Written by Sam Lewis, Joe Young and Oscar Levant
78 RPM audio transfer from Bowness Arts' collection of vintage records.
Johnny Marvin – Keep Sweeping The Cobwebs Off The Moon / Is She My Girl-Friend?
Label: Victor – 21153
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Recorded: December 9, 1927 in New York City
Released: 1928
Genre: Pop
Style: Vocal
Other side of this record: Is She My Girl-Friend? (How-de-ow-dow)
youtu.be/HuWli8s6Za0
Johnny Marvin or John Senator Marvin was an American ukulele player and vocalist who started recording in 1924. Born July 11, 1897 Butler, OK – died December 20, 1944, North Hollywood, CA
Note: The first 78 RPM record came into existence around 1894, and in 1912 the Gramophone Company established 78 rotations per minute as their recording standard. The production of shellac records continued throughout the 78 rpm era, with "non-breakable" 78 rpm vinyl records being introduced in the 1940s. The popularity of the 33 1/3 rpm "Long Play" record, initially released in 1948, caused the 78 rpm record to become obsolete before the end of the 1950s. As these 78 rpm recordings are quite old, they may contain derogatory language and/or negative stereotypes. It is important to evaluate such recordings within their historical context and consider them as a reflection of the attitudes prevalent at the time. These recordings form an integral part of the historical record and do not represent the views of this poster, channel, or Bowness Arts.
