The Arcadia 78 RPM Orchestra was inspired by a conversation between John Andrews of Arcadia and Stephen ‘Spoonful’ Parker at the last Port Eliot Festival. Partly as a retreat from the world of the MP3, we thought it a nice idea to broadcast 78 recordings of nature, novelty & dance band music from a time when gramophones and records could be measured by the ton. We have played festivals, weddings and parties and are available for hire.
Friday 27 May 2016
Bing !
With a wedding to be played very soon it was great to find this Bing Crosby 78 from the film Waikiki Wedding. Recorded in 1937 with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra. If the sun shines this will be perfect.
