The bands sellout performances at the venue were supplemented by regular radio broadcasts, and so the renowned kay kysers kollege of musical knowledge was born. He appears on all the country joe and the fish recordings and he also wrote some of the songs that the band recorded. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from kay kyser at the discogs marketplace. Your hit parade series by mike callahan, david edwards, and patrice eyries last update. You see, kay kyser disappeared from the general public in 1950. Kay kyser was a hugely popular big band leader before glenn miller, benny goodman or tommy dorsey. This site has photos and information about kay kyser. Kay starrs discography as far as i know, there is no definitive and complete kay starr discography in existence. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from kay kyser and his orchestra at the discogs marketplace.
James kern kay kyser 1905 1985 was a famous bandleader and one of the first to become a radio celebrity. Download on amazon jingle, jangle, jingle play on apple music jingle, jangle, jingle download on itunes jingle, jangle, jingle play on youtube jingle, jangle, jingle. It was a zany, comedy quiz programme in which the blackhawks patrons skill in identifying song titles was rewarded with prizes there were rarely any losers. Kay kyser kollege of musical knowledge and kay kyser guest. Dont sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me columbia hall of fame usa. Play fulllength songs from the ultimate collection 1939 1947 by kay kyser on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. Leader of a student orchestra at the university of north carolina, kyser took his charisma and his band nationwide. As far as i know, there is no definitive and complete kay starr discography in existence. I really admired the clean break he made from show business, although in looking back now, if hed stayed in touch with the public a little bit hed be more alive today in peoples minds. The book is 341 pages, includes full kk discography, over 100 photos, rare. Timelife album discography, part 19 both sides now.
His swing band hit it big once ksyer began the kollege of musical knowledge radio broadcast, which won huge ratings and soldout. Kay kyser and his orchestra songs top songs chart singles. Georgia carroll kyser, widow of kay, and former singer with the kyser band, spoke to me in the north carolina home she and kay shared for many years. Barry the fish melton born june 14, 1947 is the cofounder and original lead guitarist of country joe and the fish and the dinosaurs.
Download on amazon i got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle play on apple music i got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle download on itunes i got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle play on spotify i. Kay kyser band is an actor, known for thats right youre wrong 1939, bugsy 1991 and thousands. James kern kyser june 18, 1905 july 23, 1985, known as kay kyser, was an american bandleader and radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s. He appeared in the films made at monterey pop and woodstock, and also appeared as an outlaw in the neowestern. The legend of kay kyser remastered, the kay kyser hits collection 193548, jingle jangle jingle, kollege of musical knowledge 1941 43 broadcasts, kollege of musical knowledge december 11, 1941, top tracks. I got spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle, praise the lord and pass the ammunition, praise the lord and pass the ammunition, therell be bluebirds over the white cliffs of dover, there goes that song again, monthly listeners. Helen fogel, 12 april 1917 or 1918, atlantic city, new jersey, usa, d. Search kay kyser orchestra on recordings are available for online listening. Best of the big bands by kay kyser on amazon music unlimited. Not to my taste, but if you have a parent who grew up in that era, it would be perfect for them, or if you just like 40s style big bands. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and.
Kyser kept his radio show, kay kysers kollege of musical knowledge in the top ten for eleven years on nbc, yet if you ask the average swing fan about him today, theyll likely reply, kay kyser. Carolina blues 1944 leigh jason, kay kyser, ann miller, victor moore april 17, 2019 band leader kay kyser wants to take a holiday, but his publicist charlotte has promised that hell give a concert for defense plant workers. American bandleader and radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s. James kern kay kyser june 18, 1905 july 23, 1985 was a popular bandleader and radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Kay kyser was a well know cheerleader during his college days at the university of north carolina at chapel hill and somewhat of a local celebrity on campus due to his abundant enthusiasm and stage presence. Therefore, this online listing has been compiled from a number of sources, and is as complete as possible. James kern kyser june 18, 1905 july 23, 1985, known as kay kyser, was an american. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Having kay kyser in your collection is just as important as goodman, miller or dorsey.
Kay kyser sully mason marylyn maxwell mississippi dream boat 1943 by warholsoup100. Carolina blues 1944 leigh jason, kay kyser, ann miller. Kay kyser band is an actor, known for thats right youre wrong 1939, bugsy 1991 and thousands cheer 1943. Kay kyser took his college swing band and developed it into one of the best sweet big bands in the nation. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Kay kyser couldnt read a note of music, and spent nearly as much time doing comedy as music on radio. Kay kyser orchestra musical group discography of american. Kyser and company played a broad range of mellow tunes that relied heavily on the individual singing talent of the entire band. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. A graduate of the university of north carolina at chapel hill with a bachelor of commerce degree, his campus.
My father, a wwii vet, absolutely loved kay kyser, and could hum along with most of these tunes. Listen to your favorite songs from best of the big bands by kay kyser now. However, his greatest success was in radio, the media which propelled him and his orchestra to fame with the radio show and finally television, kay kysers kollege of musical knowledge. Kyser in reality had a two phase life career both different in demeanor, one in show business and another in diverse public service and religion. Who wouldnt love you, its love, love, love, elmers tune, old buttermilk sky remastered, jingle, jangle, jingle i got. Demento is a special guest during segment 4 of this episode of westwood ones the lost lennon tapes radio program. Who wouldnt love you, its love, love, love, elmers tune, old buttermilk sky remastered, jingle, jangle, jingle i got spurs, biography. Kay kyser the world of kay kyser 1976, vinyl discogs. There are also profiles on prominent kk orchestra members, color repros of kk movie posters. If you dont say kay kyser, the old perfesser thats right, youre wrong. Jingle, jangle, jingle kay kyser, harry babbitt, harry babbitt.
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