Videoteca

Old Chisholm Trail 1946
The Bronco Busters perform "Old Chisholm Trail."

Silver Spurs 1946
The Bronco Busters perform "Silver Spurs."

Chiquita Banana 1946
The Terry Twins with Jerry Browne & His Orchestra perform "Chiquita Banana."

Aquafun 1946
Musical short with divers Jeanne Fairbrother, Steve Acardi and Tony Zukas with music by Jimmie Wallington.

Back Door Man 1946
Vanita Smythe sings "Back Door Man."

My Chickashay Gal 1945
Musical short starring Spade Cooley.

Take Me Back to Tulsa 1944
Tex Williams and Spade Cooley's Western Dance Gang sing "Take Me Back to Tulsa".

Wave-a-Stick Blues 1944
Ozzie Nelson takes us along for a typical day for a bandleader.

Stop That Dancing Up There 1944
Kay Starr singing "Stop That Dancing Up There".

Lazy River 1944
The Mills Brothers sing "Lazy River".

Hey Lawdy Mama 1944
Soundie featuring June Richmond (vocals) and Roy Milton performing "Hey Lawdy Mama."

Beat Me, Daddy 1943
Soundie featuring Maurice Rocco and Mable Lee in "Beat Me, Daddy."

Babbling Bess 1943 star_border 3
Soundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as Babbling Bess) and Mable Lee (Dancer).

Good Nite All 1943
Johnny Taylor sings "Good Nite All" at a house party.

Sticks and Stones 1943
Dona Drake sings "Sticks and Stones".

Rosie the Riveter 1943 star_border 6
Ancestors of music videos, YANKEE DOODLER, ROSIE THE RIVETER, and DEAR ARABELLA were made during World War II for coin-operated jukebox devices found in restaurants, bars and train stations. On built-in glass screens, they projected 16mm films of artists performing popular tunes. These examples, although not in perfect condition, are time capsules of their era.

I Wanna Be a Fireman 1943
Chris Cross and crew sing "I Wanna Be a Fireman".

Backstage Blues 1943 star_border 7
A little music from Lynn Albritton, Lou Ellen and The Harlem Cuties.

A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat 1942 star_border 7.7
An early "soundie" in which Dorothy Dandridge & Paul White sing "A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat" while getting dressed up for a big date.

From the Indies to the Andes (in His Undies) 1942 star_border 2
Comedic musical short featuring the Hoosier Hotshots.

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