National Barn Dance Program August 22, 1942

National Barn Dance Program August 22, 1942

Billy Murray's final Barn Dance appearance, live from the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee

Courtesy of Dick Carty (although the origin of this transfer is unknown -- this is one of those cases of an audio recording copied by one collector to another, to another, to another...) This is the last known appearance of Billy Murray on the National Barn Dance radio program, sponsored by Alka-Seltzer. He is the special guest appearing on this live broadcast at the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee, August 22, 1942. Broadcasted on WLS and WEAF between 8 to 8:30 PM Central. Joe Kelly and Jack Holden are the announcers.

Selections: Orchestra and chorus introduction ("Beer Barrel Polka"); George M. Cohan medley by Billy Murray ("The Yankee Doodle Boy," "Mary's a Grand Old Name," "You're a Grand Old Flag"); "Meet Me Tonight in the Cowshed" by Hoosier Hot Shots; Pat Buttram; "Yodel Lady" by Lulu Belle and Scotty; "Dinah" and "Lo-lo Lita" by banjoist Eddie Peabody; "Conchita Marquita Lolita Pepita Rosita Juanita Lopez" by Dinning Sisters; [unconfirmed title; program says "K P Serenade" but I don't think it's that title] by Hoosier Hot Shots; and concluding with Billy Murray and chorus.
(Ryan Barna)

WLS Radio, transfer unknown

Ryan Barna on YouTube

Recorded August 22, 1942, published August 22, 2013