Black Eyed Susie

Fiddlin’ Doc Roberts recorded Black Eyed Susie at an August 26, 1927, session in Richmond, Indiana. It was one of six released titles recorded that day, and was paired with Waynesburgh, and released as Gennett #6257. It was also released on a host of affiliated labels, credited to, variously, Fiddlin’ Jim Burke (Silvertone and Champion), and Jim…

Avalon Quickstep

Narmour and Smith recorded Avalon Quickstep at a June 7, 1930, session in San Antonio. It was released on OKeh’s country 45000 series as OKeh #45469. It was also released on OKeh’s Mexican 16000 series as #16732. The Mexican series issue was titled Tiempo Alegre, and, per Tony Russell’s discography, may have been credited to ‘Duo Instrumental.’ Avalon…