Isham Jones: "Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia"

This is my first attempt to capture on video the colossal sound that my Radiola 47 produces. Here it is reproducing Victor 24099 (recorded in Camden, NJ on 8/17/32 in Jones's first Victor session). Eddie Stone sings the vocal chorus. Hopefully I will be able to do better in subsequent attempts. By the way, the tonearm is RCA's early '30s upgrade inertia tonearm, which despite its girth, is easier on records than the earlier horseshoe magnet-type pick-up. The Radiola 47 itself dates to 1929 and uses a complement of 5 tubes (Radiotrons 47 audio output, 80 rectifier, and three 24s).

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[Ronald070]

Absolutely fabulous!

[tulsatv]

This Isham Jones tune was played on "The Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting" in 1971 as a backing for a silent film shot by a University of Tulsa student . The show's closing theme was Jones' "Why Can't This Night Go On Forever?"

[purpelaar]

Thax everyone for introducing me to Isham Jones.

I m very glad to download it through FreeYouTubeConverter now.

Cheers, Mark

[downtroddenmusic]

wow. what a great sound. thanks for posting this

[78collector]

this machine must have cost a fortune in 1929. Its a beauty.

[HarborGuy]

Best $10.00 you ever spent I think............

[MrKeithGreene]

Thanks so much for this video!!! In 1970 I found an identical Radiola in a thrift shop for $10.00, and it worked!! The tone arm on mine was different; it was straight with a horse shoe shaped head that held the steel needle. Weighed a ton! I had this machine for years, until two stupid movers dropped it down the stairs. Ah well, nice to see its litter sister playing.

[HD7100]

That is a great record player and radio. Nice sound considering it's age. Gary

[stlgtrace]

Great song! Great machine! Great sound! Love the Radiola!

[idasynco]

Love that Mason Dixon valentine, gentle to the ladies all the time....yes sir.....this really swings!!