Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One of the most well-known Christmas carols, composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, with lyrics by Joseph Mohr in 1818. It is played here by a choir seemingly from the British crown dependency in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man. Though the record says it was manufactured in Australia.
Flip side of this record: youtu.be/sE94KMzDBjo?si=e_iPGN6gLZrRw_t0
My Christmas playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoPY-J9F_A2XohzoHL99xV_3&si=uHzjTwMgZhbOBBE2
One of the most well-known Christmas carols, composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, with lyrics by Joseph Mohr in 1818. It is played here by a choir seemingly from the British crown dependency in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man. Though the record says it was manufactured in Australia.
Flip side of this record: youtu.be/sE94KMzDBjo?si=e_iPGN6gLZrRw_t0
My Christmas playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoPY-J9F_A2XohzoHL99xV_3&si=uHzjTwMgZhbOBBE2
![Ramblin Sam (1905) by Harry Williams & Jean Schwartz [Sung by Bob Roberts]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p_4cnPXIRDM/mqdefault.jpg "Ramblin Sam (1905) by Harry Williams & Jean Schwartz [Sung by Bob Roberts]
A song from the 1905 musical, The Athletic Girl, sung by Ragtime Bob Roberts.
DISCLAIMER: The sheet music cover and record label present outdated racial stereotypes and a slang term that would not fly today. This song is presented for its historical value.
Along with Irving Berlin and the Von Tilzers, Jean Schwartz was one of the most successful ragtime song writers. He is well-known for his Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody, The White Wash Man, Trust in Me, and The Franco-American Rag.
More Jean Schwartz:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoPJvyTxIXj73BrRmlntjV-x&si=dYOnhgdWU7sV09kW")
![Love is the Theme of My Dreams (1911) by Kerry Mills [Sung by Elisabeth Spencer]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qpXvMw3akxg/mqdefault.jpg "Love is the Theme of My Dreams (1911) by Kerry Mills [Sung by Elisabeth Spencer]
A song from the musical, The Fascinating Widow, with music by Kerry Mills and words by E. Ray Goetz. It featured famous actor of the time, Julian Eltinge, who was well-known for his drag performances.
Kerry Mills, composer of the hit cakewalk, At a Georgia Campmeeting, and other songs like ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’, ‘Rastus on Parade’, and ‘Happy Days in Dixie’, was an accomplished composer of the 1890s and early 1900s. Though his career continued into the 1910s and 20s, those songs are mysteriously obscure.
More Kerry Mills:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbGAQvbfY3Z3EyNHtLw2oc7kl0sRbzo1n&si=FRnUoiOSf596c3IA")
![🎅Santa Claus Workshop🎅 (1914) by W. T. Phillips [Played by the Regal Orchestra]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rFB_QPihxkk/mqdefault.jpg "🎅Santa Claus Workshop🎅 (1914) by W. T. Phillips [Played by the Regal Orchestra]
A descriptive British instrumental by the Regal Orchestra which gives us a glimpse into Santas Workshop. We hear toys being assembled via the wonderful sound effects throughout, as well as get a sense of the bustling atmosphere within.
Merry Christmas everyone! The yuletide season is finally upon us once more, and so is my Christmas series here at the Ragtime Chronicle. Stay tuned for more Yuletide records.
#christmas #78rpm #1914
My Christmas Compilation: https://youtu.be/W8InlMWZPxo?si=VtU2X8DF5JzIuut2")
![The Silhouettes (1912) by William H. Tyers [Played by the Domino Band]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rh4U9UeqCfM/mqdefault.jpg "The Silhouettes (1912) by William H. Tyers [Played by the Domino Band]
A paschal piece by William Henry Tyers, recorded in 1916 or 1917. The Domino Band didnt have many recordings, but it seems they preferred salon waltzes like this one. Erroneously, his name is spelled Tyres.
Will H. Tyers (1870-1924) was a famous arranger who gained prominence for his intermezzos and pacific island dances (Maori), (Panama) , as well as his arrangements of famous tunes such as Scott Joplins The Sycamore and Tom Turpins Harlem Rag.
More William H. Tyers:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoP3OAeUKV-4nW-Pbm_fWZLJ&si=FbTUrFY4OdzxWuFi")
