Ozzie Nelson Orchestra Blackhawk 1940

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Channel: OTR HALLOWEEN HOLIDAZE · 2012 · Music

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Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra From Chicago's Blackhawk Restaurant. Original Air Date Was 03/30/1940. Originally heard over Mutual (through WGN, Chicago) at 12:30am(et)/11:30pm(ct). One of Ozzie's famous novelty numbers. "I'm Looking For A Guy Who Plays Alto and Baritone and Doubles On a Clarinet and Wears A Size 37 Suit", is heard at 8:29. Harriet Hilliard, Nelson's usual female vocalist, was on "maternity leave" [she gave birth to Rick on May 8th]- Rose Ann Stevens, who sounded very similar to Harriet, was her temporary replacement...

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