Erskine Hawkins "Hawk's Boogie" ( 1946 )

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Uploaded by on Aug 20, 2007

Best known for the song "Tuxedo Junction", Erskine Hawkins' big band never got the fame or respect it deserved. "Hawk's Boogie" shows the band in fine form. This is the RCA 78RPM record (20-2169-B ) from 1946.
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  • never mind the hiss, surely this band deserved recognition for helping other musicians to gain fame.

  • I frequently play 78s at a local nursing home. The folks there love 'em and never " diss the hiss". And yes, I agree this band was a launching pad for many great musicians.

  • PriceRight89, It sure has an energy level that never ages.

  • Metallibanger64 I have a friend who collects old wind up players. They are really neat in their own "non-electric' way.

  • jaregetsacookie, I've retired the one you see in this video. Now I use a 1964 Magnavox Micromatic. I've retro fitted it with a modern Sure cartridge, and process the signal through some vintage analog equipment.

  • 1066ant,

     Never diss the hiss.

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  • voll bekloppt  :-(

  • Jumpin' sure 'nuf!

  • sounds like a cross over from boogie to jump blues, r&b

  • This rocks!

  • Nice! For 1946, this seems to be ahead of its time and it sounds great, too.

  • I remember playing my Grandmother's "Okeh", "Victor", and "RCA" 78s on her Victrola phonograph that used no electricity and needed winding up with the crank handle after about 3 records. I agree with "NEVER diss the HISS!"

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