#TuesdayBluesDay 11.03.15 My Blue Heaven

What's Playing at the Flamingo?

This week's #TuesdayBluesDay suggestion came from an email.

Please feel free to include your contact information in your submissions, along with the hashtag #TuesdayBluesDay so I know what it's for!
You can submit them:

Here on the blog as a comment!

On Twitter @nonsteader!

Through fan mail on Tumblr!

Email me at nonsteader@gmail.com!

Artist: Gene Austin and the Victor Orchestra

Song: "My Blue Heaven"

Released: Written in 1924, Published in 1927

Chart: US No. 1

Label: Victor Records

Note: This song was recorded numerous times, and was a hit for several people. I felt that we should listen to the original, recorded by the man who wrote the song. However, you're welcome to enjoy any other versions! Several of them would fit the time period nicely. I am including this, even if it seems a bit before the correct time frame, because Archie mentions that he's been in NYC for seven years before the first story set in 1934. He would definitely have been around in time to dance to this one!





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Getting ready for #TuesdayBluesDay!

Every Tuesday, the Non-Steader blog showcases a classic from 1929 to 1975. These will be songs that could have swept Archie Goodwin and Lily Rowen (or any number of willing suspects- er, partners) into a passionate embrace. They may be fast or slow, vocal or instrumental, well known, or hidden gem.

This week's song is already chosen but send your suggestions in now for a chance to be next week's feature! If you want publicity for your tweets, blog or page, picking a song is an easy way to get a mention. Just include your contact info with your musical choice and I'll make sure to include it on the post.

Thanks guys! Really looking forward to those song choices!





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#TuesdayBluesDay 10.6.15 Near You

What's Playing at the Flamingo?

This week's #TuesdayBluesDay suggestion came from my Tumblr fan mail and was unsigned. I can just picture the scene, swaying on a smoky darkened dance floor. This sounds perfect for something that Archie Goodwin might have danced to on a cool night in October of 1947.

I would love to give credit where credit is due, so please feel free to include your contact information in your submissions, along with the hashtag #TuesdayBluesDay so I know what it's for!
You can submit them:

Here on the blog as a comment!

On Twitter @nonsteader!

Through fan mail on Tumblr

Email me at nonsteader@gmail.com!

Artist: The Andrews Sisters

Song: "Near You"

Released: 1947

Chart: US No. 2

Label: Decca Records

#TuesdayBluesDay Submissions Requested!

What's Playing at the Flamingo?

Every Tuesday, I hope to showcase a classic song from roughly 1929 to 1975. They may be fast or slow, vocal or instrumental, well known, or hidden gem. I'm still looking for submissions and suggestions for this week's post. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have something!

You can submit songs in a few ways:

Here on the blog as a comment!

On Twitter @nonsteader!

Through fan mail on Tumblr!

Email me at nonsteader@gmail.com!

If you danced the night away to a special song during this era, please let me know. Include artist, title and if possible where and when you heard it!

If you spend time watching shows set in this time-span, you probably have some great suggestions!

If you love the blues, jazz or big band, pick some favorites from that era and educate some youngsters!

If you love stockings, high heels and anything with some glamour, poke around for a song or two!

If you are all about all things noir, this is the perfect way to set the mood!

Please, ask your parents, your grandparents, aunts, uncles, whoever, and get those answers in!

Thank you in advance for helping me recreate this tiny slice of history.

#TuesdayBluesDay

Well, I've decided to open yet another new feature here on this blog... What's Playing at the Flamingo?

Every Tuesday, we will showcase a classic from 1929 to 1975. These will be songs that could have swept Archie Goodwin and Lily Rowen (or any number of willing suspects- er, partners) into a passionate embrace. They may be fast or slow, vocal or instrumental, well known, or hidden gem.

They will (attempt to) be songs that would have been heard in the fabulous dinner/dance clubs of NYC during this period of history. I know the real Flamingo was in London, but we're working with the fictional one created by Rex Stout.

I will try to make it historically accurate and even set the scene a little with some pictures if I can figure that out. We will call it #TuesdayBluesDay and I'll always be looking for suggestions over the weekends before each post.

If you danced the night away to a special song during this era, please let me know. Send a message here, Twitter, Tumblr, G+. Just use the hashtag so I know what it's for! Include artist, title and if possible where and when you heard it!

If you spend time watching shows set in this time-span, you probably have some great suggestions!

If you love the blues, jazz or big band, pick some favorites from that era and educate some youngsters!

If you love stockings, high heels and anything with some glamour, poke around for a song or two!

If you are all about all things noir, this is the perfect way to set the mood!

Please, ask your parents, your grandparents, aunts, uncles, whoever, and get those answers in!

Thank you in advance for helping me recreate this tiny slice of history.