Railroad Hour
Salute to Ethelbert Nevin
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The Railroad Hour brings musical theater to radio, presenting selections from Broadway shows and operettas in a polished concert-style format. Hosted by Gordon MacRae, the program features singers and orchestra performing familiar songs and dramatic musical scenes.
Each broadcast centers on a featured work, composer, or musical theme, with the music arranged for radio and linked by spoken introductions and narration. This installment is titled “Salute to Ethelbert Nevin,” offering a tribute to the American composer known for lyrical songs such as “The Rosary.”
The result is an accessible blend of popular song, operetta, and Broadway-style performance, shaped for listeners at home. MacRae’s warm hosting and the program’s full musical sound give the series the feel of a compact theater presentation, with the orchestra and vocal performances carrying the experience.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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