The High Hatters - I May Be Wrong (23.08.1929) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2026-09-24 | The High Hatters - I May Be Wrong (23.08.1929)
The Story of Light Music #1126 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | “Lonely September” is a composition of Charles Hathaway and recorded by David Carroll (1913 - 2008). Carroll was musical director for Mercury records from 1951 to the early 1960s. This performance of this tune is by David Carroll & his Orchestra recorded 1956 for Mercury and released on Cat #MG20154
The Story of Light Music #1125 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | "Autumn Leaves" is the English-language version of the French song "Les Feuilles mortes" ("The Dead Leaves") composed by Joseph Kosma in 1945. The original lyrics were written by Jacques Prévert in French, and the English lyrics were by Johnny Mercer. This recording of the tune is performed by Richard Hayman & his Orchestra for Mercury records in 1956 and released on Cat #MG20220
The Story of Light Music #1124 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | “Summer Afternoon - Idyll” is a piece composed by Eric Coates (1886-1957) a relaxing gentle pastoral cameo. This performance of the piece is played by Eric Coates & his Symphony orchestra. They recorded for Columbia records in 1934 and released it on Cat #DB1382
The Story of Light Music #1123 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | "Heat Wave" is a popular song written by Irving Berlin for the 1933 musical As Thousands Cheer, and introduced in the show by Ethel Waters. This recording of the tune comes from the Kingsway Promenade Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black (1913-2002). They recorded this for Decca records in 1954 and released it on Cat #LK4066
The Story of Light Music #1122 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | “June Bride” is a piece composed by Dennis Berry using the pseudonym Charles Kenbury.This performance of the number is by Dolph van der Linden (1915-1999) and his orchestra. He recorded it for the Paxton recorded Music library in 1952. It was released on Cat #PR580
The Story of Light Music #1121 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | "One Morning in May" is a 1933 traditional popular song with lyrics by Mitchell Parish and music by Hoagy Carmichael. This recording of the tune is by Robert Farnon & his orchestra, who also did the arrangement. Recorded for Decca records in 1953, and released on Cat #LK4055
The Story of Light Music #1120 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | “Spring Flowers” is a composition my noted British musician Charles Williams (1893-1978). His composition of Spring Flowers is performed by the Queen’s Hall Light orchestra conducted by the composer. Recorded for the Chappell library in 1946 and released on Cat #C264
The Story of Light Music #1119 THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-21 | “Spring is Here” is a composition of John Bradford and Tony Romano. This recording of the tune is by Sidney Torch (1908-1990) and his Orchestra. Recorded for the Coral label in 1953 and released on Cat #CRL57007
Burt Bacharach Orchestra - Alfie THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | "Alfie" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David to promote the 1966 film Alfie. The song was a major hit for Cilla Black (UK) and Dionne Warwick (US). This instrumental is played by the composers orchestra in 1967 for the A&M label.
Chick Bullock - Wagon Wheels THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | "Wagon Wheels" is a Western song written by Billy Hill and Peter DeRose in the early 1930s. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time. This recording is by Ambrose & his Orchestra with vocal by Sam Browne, recorded in London for Decca records in 1934
Georges Guetary - Ill Build A Stairway to Paradise THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | “Stairway to Paradise", also known as "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise", is a song composed in 1922 by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin (under the name Arthur Francis) and Buddy DeSylva (under the name of B. G. De Sylva) for the Broadway revue George White's Scandals. In the 1951 American film musical 'An American in Paris' it was performed by Georges Guétary, where it was entitled "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise". Here is the Georges Guetary recording of the song.
Roy Fox & his Orchestra - Love is a Dancing Thing THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | "Love is a Dancing Thing" was composed by Arthur Schwartz with lyrics by Howard Dietz. The song was originally written for the Broadway show "At Home Abroad" in 1935. This recording of the piece is by Roy Fox & his orchestra with vocal by Denny Dennis. Recorded in London in 1936 for the HMV label, released on Cat #BD5011
Eddy Duchin Orchestra - Flirtation Walk THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | “Flirtation Walk” is a popular song composed in 1934 by Mort Dixon and Allie Wrubel for the romantic musical film of the same name. The film starred Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler. The version here is by Eddy Duchin, his piano & orchestra with the vocal by Lew Sherwood, Recorded for Victor records in 1934.
Percival Mackeys Band - What Can I Say After I Say Im Sorry THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | Thomas Percival Montague Mackey (1 June 1894 – 23 November 1950) was a British pianist, composer and bandleader. He is particularly known for his work as a composer and musical director for films during the 1930s and 1940s. “What Can I Say After I Say I’m Sorry?”was composed by Walter Donaldson & Abe Lyman. Recorded in London by the Mackey band for Columbia in 1926 with piano solo by Percival Mackey
Ferko String Band - That Certain Party THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | The Joseph A. Ferko String Band or Ferko String Band is a perennial performer in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade. They gained national popularity through their hit recordings in the 1940s and 1950s. The song “That Certain Party” was composed by Walter Donaldson & Gus Kahn and recorded by the band in the 1950s for their Sure Album ‘The Roaring 20s’
Henry Hall BBC Dance orchestra - Ill Sting Along With You THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | “I’ll Sting Along With You” is a popular song from the film “20 Million Sweethearts” composed in 1934. This recording of the song comes from Henry Hall & the BBC Dance Orchestra with vocal by Les Allen. Recorded in London for Columbia records July 1934.
Bell Boys of Broadway - Shadow Waltz THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | “Shadow Waltz” is a popular song composed by Harry Warren and Al Dubin from the 1933 film ‘Gold Diggers of 1933’. This recording of the song is by the Hotel Bossert orchestra with a vocal by Elmer Feldkamp. Recorded in NYC May 13th 1933 for the Perfect record label. In the UK it was issued by Rex records as The Bell Boys of Broadway.
Strawberry Street Singers - The Happy Time THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | “The Happy Time” is a show tune from the 1968 musical of the same name, music & lyrics by Fred Ebb and John Kander. Here the title song is performed by The Strawberry Street Singers with orchestra of Marty Manning. Recorded in 1968 for RCA records on Cat #47-9431
Frank Munn - Your Mother and Mine THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | “Your Mother And Mine” is a popular song from 1929 composed by Gus Edwards and Joe Goodwin in early 1929 for the movie ‘The Hollywood Revue of 1929’. This recording is by Frank Munn with Nat Shilkret’s Victor Orchestra recorded August 1929
Eddie Thomas Collegians - Till We Meet Again THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-18 | "Till We Meet Again" is an American popular song. The music was written by Richard A. Whiting, the lyrics by Raymond B. Egan in 1918. Written during the Great War, the song tells of the parting of a soldier and his sweetheart. The title comes from the final line of the chorus. This beautiful recording of the song is by Eddie Thomas’ Collegians and features vocals by Vaughn DeLeath & Frank Harris (a pseudonym for Irving Kaufman. Recorded for Columbia records in NYC July 27th 1927. This recording was issued in Australia on Cat 02553 (12” 78rpm)
45 of the Week - The Hucklebuck THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-17 | "The Hucklebuck" (sometimes written "The Huckle-Buck") is a jazz and R&B dance tune first popularized by Paul Williams and His Hucklebuckers in 1949. The composition of the tune was credited to Andy Gibson, and lyrics were later added by Roy Alfred.In Ireland, the Royal Showband featuring Brendan Bowyer had a #1 hit with the song in 1965.In Australia it entered the charts May 26th 1965 at position #34, it spent 18 weeks on the chart and peaked at #3. In my library it is single 168
Ralph Mctell - Streets Of London THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Streets of London" is a folk song by Ralph McTell, who first recorded it for his 1969 album Spiral Staircase. It was not released in the United Kingdom as a single until 1974. McTell himself noted that there were 212 known recorded versions of the song. It is number 236 on the All time hits list.
Bobby Rydell - Volare THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Volare" is a song originally recorded by Italian singer-songwriter Domenico Modugno, with music composed by himself and Italian lyrics written by himself and Franco Migliacci. It was released as a single on 1 February 1958. American pop star Bobby Rydell recorded and released the song in 1960. The song got to number 4 on the US pop charts. On the All time hits chart it is 237
The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", sometimes known as "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was first recorded in 1960 by the Shirelles for their album Tonight's the Night; released as a single that November, it became the first song by a girl group to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. On the All time hits list it is 238
John Denver - Annies Song THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Annie's Song" (also known as "Annie's Song (You Fill Up My Senses)") is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter John Denver. The song was released as the lead single from his eighth studio album Back Home Again. It was his second number-one song in the United States, occupying that spot for two weeks in July 1974. On the All time hits chart it is 239
Everly Brothers - Let It Be Me THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Let It Be Me" is a 1960 single by The Everly Brothers. The song is an English-language cover of "Je t'appartiens", which had been released as a single in France by Gilbert Bécaud in 1955. The song was a top ten hit for The Everly Brothers on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spawned many additional cover versions. On our All time hits chart it is 240
Looking Glass - Brandy (Youre A Fine Girl) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" is a 1972 song by American pop rock band Looking Glass from their debut album, Looking Glass. It was written by Looking Glass lead guitarist and co-vocalist Elliot Lurie. The single reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100 charts. On the All time hits chart it is 241
Cat Stevens - Morning Has Broken THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Morning Has Broken" is a Christian hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and was inspired by the village of Alfriston in East Sussex, then set to a traditional Scottish Gaelic tune. English pop musician and folk singer Cat Stevens included a version on his album Teaser and the Firecat (1971). It is on the All time hits chart at 242
Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "Heartbreak Hotel" is a song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley. It was released as a single on January 27, 1956, Presley's first on his new record label RCA Victor. It was written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden, with credit being given also to Presley. On the All time hits chart it is 243
John Williamson - True Blue THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-12 | "True Blue" is an Australian folk song written and performed by singer-songwriter John Williamson. The lyrical content utilizes Australian slang heavily, with the title meaning authentically Australian. It is 244 on the All time hits list.
Long John Baldry - Let The Heartaches Begin THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-11 | "Let the Heartaches Begin" is a song performed by British singer Long John Baldry. The single was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart on 22 November 1967 where it stayed for two weeks. It was the second of two consecutive UK number one hits for the writing partnership of Tony Macaulay and John Macleod. On our All time hits chart it comes in at 245
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-11 | "Proud Mary" is a song by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, written by vocalist and lead guitarist John Fogerty. It was released as a single in January 1969 by Fantasy Records and on the band's second studio album, Bayou Country. On the All time hits list it is 246
Pat Boone - April Love THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-11 | "April Love" is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. It was written as the theme song for a 1957 film of the same name starring Pat Boone and Shirley Jones and directed by Henry Levin. On the All time hits chart it is 247
Smith Ballew - I Found A Million Dollar Baby (May 1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-10 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York May 1931 Adrian Schubert & his Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “I Found A Million Dollar Baby” Mx 1351-1 Crown 3149
Smith Ballew - You Call it Madness (25.09.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-10 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York September 25th 1931 Smith Ballew & his Piping Rock Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “You Call it Madness” Mx W151813-2 2544--D
Smith Ballew - Time on My Hands (25.09.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-10 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York September 25th 1931 Smith Ballew & his Piping Rock Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “Time on My Hands” Mx 151812-2 2544-D
Smith Ballew - What is It (23.07.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-10 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York July 23rd 1931 Smith Ballew & his Piping Rock Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “What is It?” Mx W151701-3 2503-D
Smith Ballew - I Love Louisa (23.07.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-09 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York July 23rd 1931 Smith Ballew & his Piping Rock Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “I Love Louisa” Mx W151700-2 2503-D
Smith Ballew - Under Your Window Tonight (03.06.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-09 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York June 3rd 1931 Smith Ballew & his Piping Rock Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “Under Your Window Tonight” Mx 151593-2 Crown 2479-D
Smith Ballew - Making Faces at the Man in the Moon (03.06.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-09 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York June 3rd 1931 Smith Ballew & his Piping Rock Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “Making Faces At The Man in The Moon” Mx W151592-3 2479-D
Smith Ballew - Yours And Mine (06.02.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-09 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York February 6th 1931 Smith Ballew & his Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “Yours And Mine” Mx E36033-A Melotone 12094
Smith Ballew - Just A Gigolo (06.02.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-09 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York February 6th 1931 Smith Ballew & his Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “Just A Gigolo” Mx E36032-A Melotone 12094
Smith Ballew - Cuban Love Song (15.10.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-09 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York October 15th 1931 Smith Ballew & his Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “Cuban Love Song” Mx 1537-1 Crown 3228
Smith Ballew - Im for You a Hundred Percent (15.10.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-08 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York October 15th 1931 Smith Ballew & his Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “I’m For You Hundred Percent” Mx 1536-1 Crown 3227
Smith Ballew - You Try Somebody Else (15.10.1931) THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-08 | Sykes "Smith" Ballew (January 21, 1902–May 2, 1984) was an American actor, sophisticated singer, orchestra leader, and a western singing star. He also was billed as Buddy Blue, Charles Roberts, and Billy Smith. His first recordings were made in Los Angeles in 1923 playing banjo with “Jimmie’s Joys” His last recording session was also in Los Angeles November 1937. On this recording in New York October 15th 1931 Smith Ballew & his Orchestra vocal Smith Ballew. The song is “You Try Somebody Else” Mx 1534-1 Crown 3227
Brook Benton & Dinah Washington - Baby, You Got What it Takes THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-06 | "Baby (You Got What It Takes)" is a 1950s song written by Clyde Otis and Murray Stein.In August 1959, Brook Benton partnered with Dinah Washington to record the song. Their version, released in January 1960, was hugely successful on both the pop and R&B charts, reaching No.5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.1 on the Hot R&B sides chart for ten weeks, becoming one of the most successful R&B singles of the 1960s. They recorded it for the Mercury label.
Dinah Washington - Manhattan THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-06 | "Manhattan" is a popular song and part of the Great American Songbook. The music was written by Richard Rodgers and the lyrics by Lorenz Hart for the 1925 revue Garrick Gaieties.This recording of the song is by Dinah Washington. Recorded in 1959 by Dinah for the Mercury label.
Billy Eckstine - The Chosen Few THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-06 | “The Chosen Few” is a song composed by Carolyn Leigh & Jerry Livgingston. Billy Eckstine recorded the song in 1956 for RCA records. He was accompanied by Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra
Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughn - Passing Strangers THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-06 | "Passing Strangers" is a popular song, written in 1957 by Mel Mitchell, Stanley Applebaum and Rita Mann. At times it is mis-credited to Barry Mann and Sidney Mitchell. The song was recorded that year as a duet by Billy Eckstine and Sarah Vaughan, and gave them a minor hit in the United States, where the song reached No. 82 on the Billboard charts. Recorded in 1957 for Mercury records.
Billy Eckstine & Damita Jo - Love is a Ball THE HEHR ARCHIVE 2025-07-06 | "Love Is a Ball" was composed by Michel Legrand and lyricist Jerry Adler. The song was performed by Billy Eckstine and Damita Jo. It was released by Philips Records in May 1963.
