Cunningham's Law Review
By Ritchie
In our upcoming episodes we'll be making our way through the acoustic era, before the electric microphone was popular, and you just shouted real loud at the studio.
Cunningham's Law ReviewNov 05, 2020
No Music Incl. 1923-5 - Al Jolson, Paul Whiteman, and Eddie Cantor - Playlist on Spotify
In our final episode we send of 1923 with three of the top selling performers of the 20s, Al Jolson, Paul Whiteman, and Eddie Cantor. Follow us on Twitter @CunningReview!
1923-5 - Al Jolson, Paul Whiteman, and Eddie Cantor - Playlist on Spotify
In our final episode we send of 1923 with three of the top selling performers of the 20s, Al Jolson, Paul Whiteman, and Eddie Cantor. Follow us on Twitter @CunningReview!
1923-4 - Isham Jones, Billy Jones, Billy Murray, Clarence Williams feat. Sidney Bechet, Felix Mayol, and Dolly Kay
It's finally time to shine the spotlight on Isham Jones, who would have eight #1 hits by 1930 and whose music is something we've been looking forward to for a while! We'll also listen to Clarence Williams, Dolly Kay, Felix Mayol, Billy Jones, and Billy Murray.
Twitter @CunningReview
Reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1923-4 - Isham Jones, Billy Jones, Billy Murray, Clarence Williams feat. Sidney Bechet, Felix Mayol, and Dolly Kay
It's finally time to shine the spotlight on Isham Jones, who would have eight #1 hits by 1930 and whose music is something we've been looking forward to for a while! We'll also listen to Clarence Williams, Dolly Kay, Felix Mayol, Billy Jones, and Billy Murray.
Twitter @CunningReview
Reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
1923-3 - WC Handy, Art Landry, Benny Krueger, Fiddlin' John Carson, The Georgians, and Ted Lewis
In today’s episode we will be listening to the Cunningham's debut of WC Handy, Art Landry, Benny Krueger, Fiddlin’ John Carson, and The Georgians, and checking in on Cunningham’s Veteran Ted Lewis who is one of the few artists featured in each year of the Reviews so far. And we take a look at evidence that the Looney Tunes theme song was partially stolen.
Twitter @CunningReview
Reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1923-3 - WC Handy, Art Landry, Benny Krueger, Fiddlin' John Carson, The Georgians, and Ted Lewis
In today’s episode we will be listening to the Cunningham's debut of WC Handy, Art Landry, Benny Krueger, Fiddlin’ John Carson, and The Georgians, and checking in on Cunningham’s Veteran Ted Lewis who is one of the few artists featured in each year of the Reviews so far. And we take a look at evidence that the Looney Tunes theme song was partially stolen.
Twitter @CunningReview
Reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
1923-2 - King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band ft. Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, ODJB, Blossom Seeley, Paul Whiteman, Manhattan Harmony Four
We're starting off the New Year with a bang in our second episode of 1923's music featuring some titanic figures in music history: Jelly Roll Morton, and King Oliver's Jazz Band including a young Louis Armstrong on Cornet. We'll also hear from Paul Whiteman, Manhattan Harmony Four, & Blossom Seeley. And Beyoncé, but with good reason.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1923-2 - King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band ft. Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, ODJB, Blossom Seeley, Paul Whiteman, Manhattan Harmony Four
We're starting off the New Year with a bang in our second episode of 1923's music featuring some titanic figures in music history: Jelly Roll Morton, and King Oliver's Jazz Band including a young Louis Armstrong on Cornet. We'll also hear from Paul Whiteman, Manhattan Harmony Four, & Blossom Seeley. And Beyoncé, but with good reason.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
1923-1 - Bessie Smith, Sophie Tucker, Marion Harris, and Ethel Waters
It's our first episode of the year 1923, and we introduce two new artists in Sophie Tucker & 'Empress of the Blues' Bessie Smith herself. We also check in on Marion Harris and Ethel Waters.
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter: @CunningReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1923-1 - Bessie Smith, Sophie Tucker, Marion Harris, and Ethel Waters
It's our first episode of the year 1923, and we introduce two new artists in Sophie Tucker & 'Empress of the Blues' Bessie Smith herself. We also check in on Marion Harris and Ethel Waters.
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter: @CunningReview
1922-5 Marion Harris, Aileen Stanley, and Mamie Smith
In our final Century Series episode of the year 1922, we check back in on three previous artists: Marion Harris, Aileen Stanley, and "Queen of the Blues" Mamie Smith. We also go in-depth on how and why we review the way we do, explaining the M.I.C.A.A. scoring system.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Reddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1922-5 Marion Harris, Aileen Stanley, and Mamie Smith
In our final Century Series episode of the year 1922, we check back in on three previous artists: Marion Harris, Aileen Stanley, and "Queen of the Blues" Mamie Smith. We also go in-depth on how and why we review the way we do, explaining the M.I.C.A.A. scoring system.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Reddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
1922-4 Al Jolson, Henry Burr, Isham Jones, and John Steel
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we once again check in on the "Greatest Entertainer of All Time" - Al Jolson, as well as Henry Burr, Isham Jones, and John Steel.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Reddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1922-4 Al Jolson, Henry Burr, Isham Jones, and John Steel
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we once again check in on the "Greatest Entertainer of All Time" - Al Jolson, as well as Henry Burr, Isham Jones, and John Steel.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Reddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
1922-3 Kid Ory, Zez Confrey, Gallagher & Shean, Eddie Cantor, Billy Murray, Frank Crumit, and Bert Williams
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we reach a major milestone: the first African-American New Orleans Style Jazz Band is finally recording. With Kid Ory's Creole Trombone Black artists would finally be competing directly with white artists, who'd had the industry to themselves up to now.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1922-3 Kid Ory, Zez Confrey, Gallagher & Shean, Eddie Cantor, Billy Murray, Frank Crumit, and Bert Williams
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we reach a major milestone: the first African-American New Orleans Style Jazz Band is finally recording. With Kid Ory's Creole Trombone Black artists would finally be competing directly with white artists, who'd had the industry to themselves up to now.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley Battle for Christmas Carol Crown
In this episode we settle the debate of who of the three most classic Christmas voices is the iconic reference: Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, or Mariah Carey. Bonus songs included to get you into the holiday spirt! It's Christmas time!
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley Battle for Christmas Carol Crown
In this episode we settle the debate of who of the three most classic Christmas voices is the iconic reference: Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, or Mariah Carey. Bonus songs included to get you into the holiday spirt! It's Christmas time!
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
YSK 2 - The Dead Deads' Rainbeau
Some albums are out of their proper place in time, and if The Dead Deads' Rainbeau would have come out in 1997 this episode would be superfluous. You WOULD know them well, and their music would be on every 90s music playlist that you’re still not sick of. Themes of nihilism, aliens, and a bit of weed.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/Cunningreview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - YSK 2 - The Dead Deads' Rainbeau
Some albums are out of their proper place in time, and if The Dead Deads' Rainbeau would have come out in 1997 this episode would be superfluous. You WOULD know them well, and their music would be on every 90s music playlist that you’re still not sick of. Themes of nihilism, aliens, and a bit of weed.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/Cunningreview
1922-2 - The Original Funny Girl Fanny Brice, Paul Whiteman, and Ted Lewis
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review, we'll be hearing from the original Funny Girl, Fanny Brice whose life would be portrayed in films for decades including by Barbara Streisand. We'll also be checking in on Paul "King of Jazz" Whiteman, and Ted "Mr. Entertainment" Lewis.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1922-2 - The Original Funny Girl Fanny Brice, Paul Whiteman, and Ted Lewis
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review, we'll be hearing from the original Funny Girl, Fanny Brice whose life would be portrayed in films for decades including by Barbara Streisand. We'll also be checking in on Paul "King of Jazz" Whiteman, and Ted "Mr. Entertainment" Lewis.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
1922-1 Texas Fiddle Master Eck Robertson
Today we pay a special tribute to Eck Robertson, the original master of Texas fiddle, and one of the progenitors of a major movement that swept the mid-20s: Country Music. Robertson and his partner Henry Gilliland had undeniable ties to the Confederacy, so while their contributions to folk and country music are worth citing, we also will hold them to account for their involvement with the war to enslave their fellow Americans.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1922-1 Texas Fiddle Master Eck Robertson
Today we pay a special tribute to Eck Robertson, the original master of Texas Fiddle, and one of the progenitors of a major movement that swept the mid-20s: Country Music. Robertson and his partner Henry Gilliland had undeniable ties to the Confederacy, so while their contributions to folk and country music are worth citing, we also will hold them to account for their involvement with the war to enslave their fellow Americans.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
1921-4 - Ethel Waters, Mamie Smith, Fanny Brice, Frank Crumit, and Isham Jones
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Reviews we wrap up 1921 by taking a look at Ethel Waters, Mamie Smith, Fanny Brice, Frank Crumit, and Isham Jones. A long list with a lot of talent!
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1921-4 - Ethel Waters, Mamie Smith, Fanny Brice, Frank Crumit, and Isham Jones
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Reviews we wrap up 1921 by taking a look at Ethel Waters, Mamie Smith, Fanny Brice, Frank Crumit, and Isham Jones. A long list with a lot of talent!
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
Interview with Austin Robey, Co-Founder of Music Co-Op Ampled
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review, we're talking about an issue facing musicians of the modern era. Our guest is Austin Robey, Co-Founder of the music co-op, Ampled. Ampled is a cooperative that thinks the artistic platforms we rely on like Spotify and Patreon provide rewards disproportionately to investors, instead of creators. It's an issue that many artists are facing as their incomes have been squeezed by the COVID-19 pandemic reducing touring, and Ampled is providing a unique solution.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: reddit.com/r/CunninghamsLawReview
YSK 1 - IO Echo's Ministry of Love
Time to brush up on your 1984 as we take a deep look at the lyrical maze that is IO Echo's Ministry of Love. Impressionistic lyrics, Leopold Ross keeping up the family business, and a whole world built of sound awaits you!
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - YSK 1 - IO Echo's Ministry of Love
Time to brush up on your 1984 as we take a deep look at the lyrical maze that is IO Echo's Ministry of Love. Impressionistic lyrics, Leopold Ross keeping up the family business, and a whole world built of sound awaits you!
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
1921-3 - Arturo Toscanini and The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
In this episode, we'll be talking about one of the very first popular Jazz bands, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. We'll also hear from Ted Lewis' Orchestra, and Arturo Toscanini a man who stood up to Mussolini's Fascist party at the risk of his own life.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1921-3 - Arturo Toscanini and The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
In this episode, we'll be talking about one of the very first popular Jazz bands, the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. We'll also hear from Ted Lewis' Orchestra, and Arturo Toscanini a man who stood up to Mussolini's Fascist party at the risk of his own life.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
1921-2 - Paul Whiteman, Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, John McCormack
In this episode we take a look at what Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, Paul Whiteman and John McCormack hit big with in 1921. Paul Whiteman really starts to shine as a band leader, laying the groundwork for swing music to start developing.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1921-2 - Paul Whiteman, Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, John McCormack
In this episode we take a look at what Al Jolson, Eddie Cantor, Paul Whiteman and John McCormack hit big with in 1921. Paul Whiteman really starts to shine as a band leader, laying the groundwork for swing music to start developing.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - Cunningham's Law Review - Future Flash 1 - Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party
In a special Halloween episode, we flash to the future that was with 1985's Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo. I've always had a theory about this being a concept album that gets overlooked, so come check it out with us as we give you the history of the band and Danny Elfman, listen to this spooky set of tracks, and review the record.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - Cover to Cover 1 - Summertime and I Ain't Got Nobody
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review's Cover to Cover Series, we follow Gershwin & DuBose's Porgy and Bess hit "Summertime" from Billie Holliday to Lane del Rey, and "I Ain't Got Nobody," a song that Marion Harris made famous, but David Lee Roth made his own.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1921-1 - We Can't Confirm that Marion Harris is Not an Actual Vampire, Aileen Stanley, Van & Schenk
In today's episode we take a second look at Jazz Vampire, Marion Harris, and introduce newcomer Aileen Stanley, who would make a fortune in music, only to lose it all in the stock market crash or 1929. We also hear a classic from Van & Schenk, "Ain't We Got Fun?"
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1920-8 - 1920 Wrap-Up and That Hellion Alice Roosevelt
This episode wraps our 1920s content as we move forward into 1921! We'll be looking at artists who only had one song for the year, and some great cover songs from Aretha Franklin, Ed Mane, and Marilyn Monroe.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1920-7 - Big Moves in Big Bands with Art Hickman and Paul Whiteman
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review, we'll be talking about two of the most popular blues and jazz players of the 1920s, Art Hickman, and the inimitable Paul Whiteman.
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1920-6 - Artists United Against Prohibition
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review, we'll be talking about one of the worst mistakes ever made, Prohibition, and the artists who fought against it through music like Bert Williams, Billy Murray, and Nora Bayes. Raise your glass with us!
Twitter: @CunningReview
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1920-5 Orchestral Arrangement and Songs Without Singers
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we'll be taking a look at some of the songs performed by orchestras, both classical and modern. Chopin, Rachmaninov, Haifetz, and Joseph Smith (no not that one) all in one episode.
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter:@CunningReview
1921-1 - We Can't Confirm that Marion Harris is Not an Actual Vampire, Aileen Stanley, Van & Schenk
In today's episode we take a second look at Jazz Vampire, Marion Harris, and introduce newcomer Aileen Stanley, who would make a fortune in music, only to lose it all in the stock market crash or 1929. We also hear a classic from Van & Schenk, "Ain't We Got Fun?"
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter:@CunningReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1920-4 - Humorists Frank Crumit and Eddie Cantor
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we take a look at humorists Frank Crumit, and Eddie Cantor whose names you might not know, but whose songs you will.
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter:@CunningReview
NO MUSIC INCLUDED, PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY - 1920-3 - Al Jolson, An American Icon for Better or Worse
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we take a look at Al Jolson, an American icon for better or worse.
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter:@CunningReview
Cunningham's Law Review - Future Flash 1 - Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party
In a special Halloween episode, we flash to the future that was with 1985's Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo. I've always had a theory about this being a concept album that gets overlooked, so come check it out with us as we give you the history of the band and Danny Elfman, listen to this spooky set of tracks, and review the record.
1920-8 - 1920 Wrap-Up and That Hellion Alice Roosevelt
This episode wraps our 1920s content as we move forward into 1921! We'll be looking at artists who only had one song for the year, and some great cover songs from Aretha Franklin, Ed Mane, and Marilyn Monroe.
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter:@CunningReview
1920-7 - Big Moves in Big Bands with Art Hickman and Paul Whiteman
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review, we'll be talking about two of the most popular blues and jazz players of the 1920s, Art Hickman, and the inimitable Paul Whiteman.
Subreddit: /r/CunninghamsLawReview
Twitter:@CunningReview
1920-6 - Artists United Against Prohibition
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review, we'll be talking about one of the worst mistakes ever made, Prohibition, and the artists who fought against it through music like Bert Williams, Billy Murray, and Nora Bayes. Raise your glass with us!
Subreddit: Cunningham's Law Review
Twitter:@CunningReview
Cover to Cover 1 - Summertime and I Ain't Got Nobody
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review's Cover to Cover Series, we follow Gershwin & DuBose's Porgy and Bess hit "Summertime" from Billie Holliday to Lane del Rey, and "I Ain't Got Nobody," a song that Marion Harris made famous, but David Lee Roth made his own.
1920-5 - Orchestral Arrangement and Songs Without Singers
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we'll be taking a look at some of the songs performed by orchestras, both classical and modern. Chopin, Rachmaninov, Haifetz, and Joseph Smith (no not that one) all in one episode. And we talk about Rubato. Domo Arigato!
1920-4 - Humorists Frank Crumit and Eddie Cantor
In this episode of Cunningham's Law Review we take a look at humorists Frank Crumit, and Eddie Cantor whose names you might not know, but whose songs you will.