Tag Archives: music

“Gonna Find Me a Bluebird”

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Christopher George

Unidentified photographer, [Photo album of musicians and fans], 1959, (2015.5.1) Gonna Find Me a Bluebird, Marvin Rainwater, 1957. Gonna Find Me a Bluebird by Marvin Rainwater Gonna find me a bluebird Let him sing me a song ‘Cause my heart’s … Continue reading →

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Tintypes for Coloring (Four Musicians)

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Harmonica Player], ca. 1870 (2008.81.1) A PDF of this harmonica player is here. Unidentified Photographer, [Trumpeter], ca. 1870 (2008.81.32) A PDF of this trumpeter is here. Unidentified Photographer, [Violinist], ca. 1870 (2008.81.20) A PDF of this violinist is … Continue reading →

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“It’s Just About Time”

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Christopher George

Next in Line, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1957 Don’t Make Me Go, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1957 Train of Love, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1956 There You Go, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1956 Home of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Violinist], ca. 1870 (2008.81.20) Unidentified Photographer, [Banjo Player], ca. 1870 (2418.2005) Unidentified Photographer, [Cellist], ca. 1870 (2008.81.9) Unidentified Photographer, [Trumpeter], ca. 1870 (2008.81.32) Unidentified Photographer, [Harmonica Player], ca. 1870 (2008.81.1) Strike up the band… Happy Labor Day!

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“A Faded Photograph”

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified woman standing with an umbrella], ca. 1920 (DA.1B16.7) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified woman], ca. 1930 (1251.1990) Whispering Jack Smith, A Faded Photograph, by Charles Kenny; Nick Kenny; Richard Howard; Whispering Jack Smith; September 13, 1940 It’s only a … Continue reading →

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“The Most Extraordinary Singers and Music” – Lisette Model at Sammy’s Bowery Follies

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Christopher George

Lisette Model (1901-1983), Singer [Mabel Sidney] at Sammy’s Bar, ca. 1940, (20.1993) Mabel Sidney at Sammy’s, ca. 1955 Lisette Model (1901-1983), Singer at Sammy’s, New York, ca. 1940 (49.1993) Lisette Model speaking, at ICP on November 17, 1977, about Sammy’s … Continue reading →

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A Cat Orchestra

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Christopher George

Frank Wendt, [Cat Orchestra], ca. 1900 (2011.47.101) Notes from the Pawnee Bill Show. This season, notwithstanding the bad weather, has been the most prosperous season on our tour. Through the State of Maine we encountered almost incessant rain, and the … Continue reading →

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Today is the 100th birthday anniversary Billie Holiday

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Christopher George

Herman Leonard, Billie Holiday, NYC, 1949, (2007.90.65) (c) Herman Leonard Photography, LLC Today is the 100th birthday anniversary of Billie Holiday. Billie Holiday was born on April 7, 1915 and died on July 17, 1959 in New York City. Herman … Continue reading →

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45 @ 60

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Christopher George

Martin Munkacsi, [Man holding records], 1930s Martin Munkacsi, [Man holding records], 1930s Martin Munkacsi, [Man and woman with records], 1930s Martin Munkacsi, [Record player], 1930s Weegee, Art Ford and Vikki Carrol,  Music in the Air,  ca. 1955 Weegee, Art Ford, … Continue reading →

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