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Program 55. Charles Tobias, W.C. Handy, Nat Simon and others perform an "ad-lib" program.

Charles Tobias introduces Nat and Sally Simon; Sally sings her father's songs: Little Curly Hair in a High Chair (1940); Crosstown (1940); The Gaucho Serenade (1940); I Wish I Could Hide Inside This Letter; Wait for Me Mary (1942); Poinciana (1943).

Luckey Roberts plays Moonlite Cocktail (1942)

[side 2 missing]

W.C. Handy plays St. Louis Blues (1914)

Charlie Tobias performs Just a Prayer Away, a medley/montage of his work (more than a dozen selections - no one piece complete), and a new piece called "Oh Myrtle."

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

WNYC archives id: 8343
Municipal archives id: LT6058