Here is a complete June 3, 1962, recording of Smitty’s Old Records show. The tape is a bit rough in places. There’s a long 1330 KFKF intro jingle at the beginning. The 1962 date can be verified by the playing of Grace & Beauty rag of 1909 from “some 53 years ago”, and by a promo for the KFKF Kiddy Club at the John Danz theater which opened in 1962 (followed by a long list of business where you can get tickets). Smitty gets a card from Al Gay, “he enjoys the old records, uh, very much” Smitty says in a way indicating that perhaps Al writes quite often (I’ve heard Al’s name mentioned a few times across the tapes).
Jeff Snyder
(Listening time 50:35)
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December 20, 2021 at QZVX
Jason Remington says:
Smitty tells “Old Records Show” listeners on KBVU 1540 AM about the Fabulous Odetta at the Seattle Moore Theater in 1964.
With promo ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YZwWz2_Nvo
Sound only: https://qzvx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1964-Smitty-Odetta-appearance.mp3
Jeff Snyder