Friday, January 08, 2021

51-Winter Sports

It's really late in the season, and themes are getting harder and harder to come by. But I think this is a pretty good one, even though it's not really about Christmas. All the songs today are winter sports, or at least winter activities. Frank Luther returns with one of about a million other songs I could have added to his earlier post, this time telling us not to skate on the thin ice. His is not the only song about skating (though I didn't grab any new versions of The Skater's Waltz, talk about opportunity missed...), and there are plenty of other songs about skiing. One of those is a Three Suns track that I've been looking for for a long time, but for some reason never spotted it right there in front of me at The Internet Archive. And just to get the post up to a good length, there's a full six sides from the same set that's ostensibly to help you learn to ski, but I have my doubts.  Tried and tried to find a cover image for that set, but to no avail.  If you can find and share one, I'd much appreciate it, I'm sure it's an interesting one. Lots of stuff here if you're in the mood, so download and enjoy!

MEGA

Update-5 Jan 2023-Added a tracklist for searchability.

1. Under Direction Of Walter Saxer-Accordion By Maurice Thoni-Ski Exercises No. 1 And No. 2
2. George Norgaards Quartet-Ski Gutten Reinlander (The Skier)
3. The Three Suns-Ski-High (From The St. Moritz Suite)
4. Harold Och Hildur Freeman's Dragspel Orkester-Skridsko (Ice Skaters)
5. Frank Chacksfield With His Orchestra And Chorus-Sleigh Ride For Two
6. Under Direction Of Walter Saxer-Accordion By Maurice Thoni-Ski Exercises No. 3 And No. 4
7. George Cates And His Orchestra-Vocal Chorus By The Heartbeats-Sleigh Ride
8. Johnny Eager And His Eager Beavers With Ernest Benedict Quartet-The Ski Polka
9. Under Direction Of Walter Saxer-Accordion By Maurice Thoni-Ski Exercises No. 5 And No. 6
10. Under Direction Of Walter Saxer-Accordion By Maurice Thoni-Ski Exercises No. 7 And No. 8
11. Under Direction Of Walter Saxer-Accordion By Maurice Thoni-Ski Exercises No. 9 And No. 10
12. RCA Victor Orchestra-Ardon Cornwell, Conductor-Skating
13. Under Direction Of Walter Saxer-Accordion By Maurice Thoni-Ski Exercises No. 11 And No. 12
14. Frank Luther With Sound Effects And Orchestra Directed By Harry Breuer-Ice Skating Is Nice Skating












Posted by Ernie at 1/08/2021 12:00:00 PM

8 comments:

  1. BadgercatFriday, January 08, 2021 12:20:00 PM

    Though I've been silent in the comment sections for too long, you've got to know that your stamina is crazy! I know, I know, The Internet Archive has provided the songs this year, yet the creativity and putting it all together well into 2021 is greatly appreciated, Ernie.

    Thanks! We all need it...

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  2. ErnieFriday, January 08, 2021 1:02:00 PM

    My pleasure! Thanks for the comment. :)

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  3. BusterFriday, January 08, 2021 2:49:00 PM

    Hey, that Three Suns track is by Claude Yvoire, who did the "Jewels from Cartier" LP you gifted to me a while back.

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  4. Stan S.Friday, January 08, 2021 5:58:00 PM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021.. YOU HAVE DONE ANOTHER GREAT JOB WITH YOUR SELECTIONS THIS YEAR. I THANK YOU. YOUR OLD MUSIC VAULT HAS SOME GREAT ONES HIDDING IN THERE. I AM HOPEING THAT IN THE FUTURE YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO RE-POST SOME OF THOSE FROM WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED YOUR SHARES... OH DID YOU EVER DO ANY fEB.14TH VALENTINES DAY MUSIC ?...IF ANYBODY COULD DO THIS I THINK ITS YOU. STAY SAFE FROM THE COVID AND MAY ALL YOUR FAMILY ALSO BE SAFE TOO... TAKE CARE... STAN

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  5. UnknownFriday, January 08, 2021 6:36:00 PM

    Downloading this for the Frank Luther! And now will have to go back and check out his other songs about safety. One can never be too careful these days.

    And thank you for all of your terrific posts this year. Brought much happiness around the tree, while wrapping, all that stuff. And inspired me to do Internet Archive digging of my own. Am currently focusing on Liberty Music Shop sides, especially the piano music. Playlist of music from swanky 1930s night spots to listen to as I slog through 2020s spreadsheets...I think it will help.

    Happy New Year!

    Jeff M.

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  6. Raven176Friday, January 08, 2021 11:34:00 PM

    Nothing could ever help me ski...

    Thanks for keeping the season rolling on.

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  7. ErnieSaturday, January 09, 2021 11:06:00 AM

    Thanks for the comments, folks. They keep me going! :)

    Buster-I knew I recognized the name, but I couldn't place it. Now we'll have to track down the rest of the St. Moritz Suite!

    Stan-Thanks, but this isn't my old music vault. It's entirely the Internet Archive and their great collection.

    Jeff-More Frank Luther to come. He was just so incredibly prolific for a time, there's much to discover in there.

    Raven-Me either. I tried once, and very nearly ended up in a creek beneath the training area. Not gonna risk it again, even after listening to these records. :)

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  8. JustaJeepGuySaturday, January 09, 2021 1:00:00 PM


    I tried skiing when I was much younger. I found I could turn left easily. I couldn't turn right or go straight though. I gave it up.

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