This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)" by Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, July 18, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: If I Had A Boy Like You
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Had A Boy Like You" by the Andrews Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Playlist For July 16, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Swinging Down The Lane
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swinging Down The Lane" by Isham Jones and His Famous Orchestra with Curt Massey on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: If I Had A Girl Like You
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Had A Girl Like You" by Hal Kemp and His Orchestra with Smith Ballew on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, July 14, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream" by Waring's Pennsylvanians. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Gosh Darn!
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Gosh Darn!" by Harold White And His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Bounce Me Brother, With A Solid Four
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Playlist For July 9, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Guess I'll Have To Dream The Rest
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Guess I'll Have To Dream The Rest" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Ray Eberle and the Modernaires on vocals. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Prince Charming
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Prince Charming" by Harry James and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Star Dust
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Star Dust" by Bing Crosby. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, July 4, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Let's Get Away From It All
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Let's Get Away From It All" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra, Connie Haines, and the Pied Pipers (including Jo Stafford) on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Playlist For July 2, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Honeysuckle Rose
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Honeysuckle Rose" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Here Comes The Sun
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Here Comes The Sun" by the Boswell Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: It Had To Be You
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It Had To Be You" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Playlist For June 25, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: "Murder," He Says
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You" by Frankie Trumbauer and His Orchestra with Fredda Gibson on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: They All Laughed
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "They All Laughed" by Fred Astaire. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Taking A Break
Sunrise Serenade: Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Watch The Birdie
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Watch The Birdie" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Playlist For June 11, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: There'll Be Some Changes Made
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "There'll Be Some Changes Made" by Woody Herman and His Orchestra with Muriel Lane on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Want The Waiter (With The Water)
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want The Waiter (With The Water)" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Hear Music
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Hear Music" by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Who Wouldn't Love You?
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Playlist For June 4, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Mister Meadowlark
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe" by Francis Wayne with Woody Herman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, June 2, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Potato Piper
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Potato Piper" by Bing Crosby. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I'm Nobody's Baby
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Back In Your Own Back Yard
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Back In Your Own Back Yard" by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Playlist For May 28, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: It's The Talk Of The Town
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's The Talk Of The Town" by Ambrose and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Want A Roof Over My Head (And Bread On The Table)
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want A Roof Over My Head (And Bread On The Table)" by Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Memorial Day
I hope everyone enjoys their Memorial Day activities, and that you all will take a moment to remember the meaning of the day.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Fifth Avenue
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Fifth Avenue" by Shirley Temple from the 1940 film Young People. Enjoy the video from YouTube.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: That Old Black Magic
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "That Old Black Magic" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Playlist For May 21, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Limehouse Blues
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Limehouse Blues" by Ambrose and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: 11:60 p.m.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: 47th Street Jive
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "47th Street Jive" by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: At An Arabian House Party
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Be Happy
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Be Happy" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Playlist For May 14, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine (in German!)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Obey Your Air Raid Warden
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Obey Your Air Raid Warden" by Tony Pastor and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, May 12, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder
Friday, May 9, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Sleep, Come On And Take Me
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sleep, Come On And Take Me" by the Boswell Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Playlist For May 7, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Blue Prelude
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Prelude" by Bing Crosby. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Bouncin' On A V-Disc
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Bouncin' On A V-Disc" by Fats Waller. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Raisin' The Rent
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Raisin' The Rent" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra with Ivie Anderson on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, May 2, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Twee-Twee-Tweet
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Twee-Twee-Tweet" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Playlist For April 30, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I'll See You In My Dreams
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I'll See You In My Dreams
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll See You In My Dreams" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her V-Disc Jumpers. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Fifth Avenue
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Fifth Avenue" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Blue Moon
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Moon" by Coleman Hawkins accompanied by Michel Warlop and His Orchestra, including Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Playlist For April 23, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Smoke On The Water
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Are You Havin' Any Fun?
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Are You Havin' Any Fun?" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Swing For Sale
Friday, April 18, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: How D'Ya Like To Love Me
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Ko-Ko
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Ko-Ko" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Playlist For April 16, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Moonlight Serenade
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Moonlight Serenade" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Cash For Your Trash
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Cash For Your Trash" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: There'll Be Some Changes Made
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "There'll Be Some Changes Made" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Royal Garden Blues
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Royal Garden Blues" by Johnny Mercer and the Skylarks. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Playlist For April 9, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Let's Dance
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Monday, April 7, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: You Call Everybody Darling
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Call Everybody Darling" by the Andrews Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, March 31, 2025
On The Road

Like this driver, posted in the Library of Congress FSA-OWI Collection, I'll be on the road for a few days, so postings will be temporarily suspended. The show carries on, and I'll be back next week.
Sunrise Serenade: All My Life
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "All My Life" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Rosetta
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Rosetta" by Garnet Clark And His Hot Clubs Four featuring Bill Coleman on trumpet and Django Reinhardt on guitar. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Miss Otis Regrets
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Miss Otis Regrets" by Ella Fitzgerald. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Playlist For March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Breezin' Along With The Breeze
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Breezin' Along With The Breeze" by the Hoosier Hot Shots. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: That's What I Like About The South
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Chicken Reel
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Playlist For March 19, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Swing, Brother, Swing
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing, Brother, Swing" by Wingy Manone and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" by Chick Bullock. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Ghost Riders In The Sky
Friday, March 14, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Goody, Goody
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Goody, Goody" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Playlist For March 12, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Tangerine
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Tangerine" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell on vocals. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Can't You Read Between The Lines?
Monday, March 10, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Coquette (Chicken Croquette)
Friday, March 7, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: All Over Nothing At All
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "All Over Nothing At All" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Savoy Eight. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: My Guy's Come Back
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Playlist For March 5, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: My Sugar Is So Refined
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Sugar Is So Refined" by Johnny Mercer with the Pied Pipers and Paul Weston and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Let's Get Away From It All
Monday, March 3, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Hear Music
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Hear Music" by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Christopher Columbus
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Christopher Columbus" by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Playlist For February 26, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: When I Get Low I Get High
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "When I Get Low I Get High" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Little Girl
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Little Girl" by Joe Venuti and friends. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: St. Louis Blues March
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "St. Louis Blues March" by the 418th AAFTC Band under the direction of Captain Glenn Miller. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, February 21, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I Thought About You
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Thought About You" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Mildred Bailey on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I've Heard That Song Before
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James with Helen Forrest on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Dedicated To You
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dedicated To You" by Ella Fitzgerald and the Mills Brothers. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Three Little Fishes
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: The Weekend Of A Private Secretary
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Playlist For February 12, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Special Delivery Stomp
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Special Delivery Stomp" by Artie Shaw and His Grammercy Five. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: You're A Sweetheart
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You're A Sweetheart" by Tommy Dorsey And His Clambake Seven. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Give Me Some Skin, My Friend
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Give Me Some Skin, My Friend" by the Andrews Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Hungry Man
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hungry Man" by Louis Jordan. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Rockin' Chair
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rockin' Chair" by Louis Armstrong with the Casa Loma Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Playlist For February 5, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Don't Explain
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Explain" by Billie Holiday. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Rhythm And Romance
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rhythm And Romance" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Make Believe Ballroom Time
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Make Believe Ballroom Time" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, January 31, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street" by Will Osborne and His Slide Music. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Playlist For January 29, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Don't Worry 'Bout Me
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: My Blue Heaven
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "My Blue Heaven" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: Living In The Sunlight
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Living In The Sunlight" by the Jack Albin Orchestra with Bill Coty on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: That's How Rhythm Was Born
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "That's How Rhythm Was Born" by the Boswell Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Sunrise Serenade: I'll Never Say Never Again
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Playlist For January 22, 2025