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CDs of Band Organs at Tilden Park, Berkeley
By A. B. Bonds

Thanks to the efforts of Dan Robinson and George Karpel, among others,
I have been able to sort out the tune lists on the Tilden Park tapes
nearly completely.  There are a few loose ends and I would appreciate
any help I can get in resolving them.  Incidentally, the consensus is
that the large organ is a Ruth that was rejiggered by B.A.B., with
B.A.B. rolls.  The smaller organ is "most likely" a North Tonawanda
rejiggered for Wurlitzer 150 rolls.

(1)  Roll # 36, the first two tunes are Vagabond Lover and something
else.  I don't know whether Vagabond Lover is first or second, and do
not know the other tune.

(2)  The first tune of roll #460 would appear to be Waltzes from Faust,
yes?  No?

(3)  The second roll played by the small organ appears to be a mix of
items from other rolls.  Was this a recut of some kind?  Does anyone
know this program?  There are four tunes still unknown.

11.  Unknown
12.  I'll Get By (Roll #13164)
13.  Ting a Ling (Waltz of the Bells) (Roll # 13138)
14.  Walkin' My Baby Back Home (Roll # 13208)
15.  Unknown
16.  Unknown
17.  Whispering (Roll #13070)
18.  Unknown
19.  An' Furthermore (Roll ?)

Once again, thanks for all of the terrific help.  Once the tune sheets
are settled, I can send them as Word attachments via e-mail to the
Tilden customers.  Note that I do not have the e-mail for all of the
people who ordered disks, so _please_ drop me a line if you want
a revised tune list.

A. B. Bonds


(Message sent Tue 19 Oct 2004, 15:56:11 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

Key Words in Subject:  Band, Berkeley, CDs, Organs, Park, Tilden

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