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Red Garrett – Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Past
Written by Cy Coben
78 RPM audio transfer from the Bowness Arts collection of vintage records.
Red Garrett – Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Past / Blame It On The Moonlight
Label: RCA Victor – 58-0312 (Canada)
Series: Bluebird Series
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Recorded: February 14, 1953.
Released: 1953
Genre: Folk, Country
Style: Country
Other side of this record: Red Garrett – Blame It On The Moonlight
youtu.be/UV6Y5Iad5fc
Red Garrett, born September 11, 1925 in Barston, TN. Member of the WSM Grand Ole Opry. Formed a band called the "Tennessee Pioneers" and started his singing career in 1945. In 1953, signed a recording contract with RCA Victor. His first release for them was "Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Past / Blame It On The Moonlight". Died: September 13, 1978.
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.
Red Garrett – Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Past
Written by Cy Coben
78 RPM audio transfer from the Bowness Arts collection of vintage records.
Red Garrett – Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Past / Blame It On The Moonlight
Label: RCA Victor – 58-0312 (Canada)
Series: Bluebird Series
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Recorded: February 14, 1953.
Released: 1953
Genre: Folk, Country
Style: Country
Other side of this record: Red Garrett – Blame It On The Moonlight
youtu.be/UV6Y5Iad5fc
Red Garrett, born September 11, 1925 in Barston, TN. Member of the WSM Grand Ole Opry. Formed a band called the "Tennessee Pioneers" and started his singing career in 1945. In 1953, signed a recording contract with RCA Victor. His first release for them was "Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Past / Blame It On The Moonlight". Died: September 13, 1978.
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.
