December will be a Stewart-athon

December was always a very busy month for Jimmy Stewart and his recording and radio career. Over the years he has done many public service announcements (Toys for Tots, Christmas Seals, Salvation Army), Christmas readings and church services. He has recorded drop-ins for radio stations in which he lets shoppers know how many shopping days…

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The Big Sound – Vote

This blog is being posted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November which makes it Election Day in the United States. That’s the perfect day to take a closer look at another The Big Sound disc on which Mr. Stewart appeared. The record is titled “Vote” Public Service (PS-2 R). Each of…

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Night Passage – Soundtrack music

No official soundtrack for this Stewart film has ever been issued. However, The Film Music of Dimitri Tiomkin, a vinyl album of questionable origin, was issued in 1973. According to the album’s jacket, “This album was produced expressly for members of THE FILM MUSIC COLLECTOR’S SOCIETY and is not intended for commercial purposes.” Also according…

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I Speak for Democracy

The “I Speak for Democracy” contest was open to high school students. A student would write and read an essay on democracy which would be judged on the local, state and national level. A special 16-inch transcription disc was prepared to both inform students of the contest and encourage them to participate. The disc featured…

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