The W-files, Vol. 1

Alright folks, I haven't posted in a while and it's time for the first installment of something new I'm dubbing "The W-files". The 'W' stands for 'weird'. Each volume will contain pictures and audio clips of some of the stranger discs I run across while collecting 78rpm records, discs too bizarre to pass up. So, without further ado...

(Audio clips can be heard HERE)

"Too Fat Polka" - Arthur Godfrey and Orchestra

  

"I Love You So Much It Hurts" - Skatin' Toons

These discs were played over the loudspeaker at skating rinks, probably because they didn't want to pay for an organ or an organist.

The last two sides featured in this set are shining examples of the art of double entendre. I won't ruin the punch lines, so just have a listen to the audio clips.

"What a Kitty" - Laff-Disc

Laff-Disc was a very unsuccessful comedy label that, as far as I can tell, only released this one disc. Not to be confused with Laff Records.

"The Mustache Song" - John Ryan

As a mustachioed gentleman, I had to throw this one in.