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Category Archives: Oldies
Film helps African-Americans remember a lively Carr’s Beach
Destination was popular resort during era of segregation By Mary Gail Hare (The Baltimore Sun, October 13, 2011) Decades ago, a trip to segregated Ocean City presented far too many challenges for African-American families. Instead they went to a sandy … Continue reading
Posted in 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Baltimore Films, Entertainment, Films, Media, Music, Music Video, Neighborhoods, Nightlife, Nightspots, Oldies, Roadside Attractions
Tagged anne arundel, carr's beach, chitlin circuit, jazz, segration
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Sharon Bernstein Peyton Remembers the Bluesette
By Sharon Bernstein Peyton (via BaltimoreJam.org) “The Bluesette/Blues Back Alley, owned by Art and Sharon Peyton, was a non-alcoholic night club in central Baltimore City at 2439 North Charles Street, near 25th St., Charles Village. It was in operation from 1965 … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s, John Waters, Music, Oldies
Tagged bluesette, don lehnhoff, sharon bernstein peyton
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“Streets of Baltimore” by Ivory Joe Hunter
Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an African American R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist, best known for his hit recording, “Since I Met You, Baby” (1956). Billed as The Baron of the Boogie, he was … Continue reading
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Baltimore, My Home Town – WCAO Baltimore
Youtube user grahamc231 posted this gem: “This is a promotional record for WCAO Baltimore (600 on the AM dial), that was released in 1961. Euel Box wrote the tune, which was then recorded by Terry Lee Jenkins (using lyrics written locally … Continue reading
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