Plantation Jubilee 49-08-12 (28) First Song - Alabamy Bound

Summary

Podcast Summary: Plantation Jubilee 49-08-12 (28) First Song - "Alabamy Bound"

Podcast Information:

• Title: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Host/Author: Harold's Old Time Radio
• Episode: Plantation Jubilee 49-08-12 (28) First Song - "Alabamy Bound"
• Release Date: June 28, 2025
• Description: Relive the Golden Age of Radio with classic shows like The Shadow, Abbott & Costello, Amos & Andy, Dragnet, and many more, capturing the essence of family gatherings around the radio.

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1. Introduction and Opening Song

Timestamp: [00:05] - [01:46]

The episode kicks off with the charismatic host, Charlie Lyon, welcoming listeners to Plantation Jubilee. He sets a warm, inviting tone, reminiscent of bygone radio eras where families gathered to enjoy entertainment together.

• Charlie Lyon: "Howdy do, howdy do and good evening. This is Charlie Lyon on the old plantation inviting you to sit back and relax..."

Shortly after, Kurt Massey leads into the first musical piece, "Alabamy Bound," featuring upbeat banjo rhythms that evoke a lively plantation fair atmosphere.

• Kurt Massey: "Oh, won't you come on and have a good time? Come on and have a good time."

Notable Quote:

"[01:01] Kurt Massey: So come on and have a good time. Your worries won't be long if you try to send a song on plan."

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2. Stories from the County Fair

Timestamp: [02:16] - [05:58]

After the opening song, the conversation shifts to light-hearted anecdotes from the county fair. Charlie Lyon engages with Curtis (Martha Massey), who shares amusing incidents that occurred during the fair.

• Charlie Lyon: "Say, Curtis, did everybody have a good time at the county fair today?"
• Curtis: "Oh, did we have a good time? I should say they did, Charlie. We won a lot of prizes too, you know, but a very funny thing happened."

A humorous tale unfolds about three boys—Tom, Dick, and Harry—who unintentionally ended up in the hog judging pen, leading to unexpected victories.

• Curtis: "They won three blue ribbons."

This segment blends storytelling with playful banter, setting the stage for the evening's performances.

Notable Quote:

"[03:07] Curtis: Oh, yes, said Tom, Dick and Harry. After that terrible mistake."

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3. Musical Performances by Tom, Dick, and Harry

Timestamp: [03:12] - [05:58]

Tom, Dick, and Harry reprise their roles, initially addressing criticism about their song choices. They decide to perform a more substantial piece, "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane," showcasing their versatility.

• Kurt Massey: "If I'd listen to what Mama said. I'd be sleeping in a feather bed. Cause all my sins are taken away."

Their performance is interspersed with humorous dialogues involving Zeb, adding a comedic layer to the musical interlude.

Notable Quote:

"[04:31] Kurt Massey: Here comes a man across a field... Cause all my sins are taken away."

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4. Sponsor Announcement and Banjo Performance

Timestamp: [05:48] - [07:22]

Charlie Lyon introduces a sponsorship segment, humorously promoting the Little Jam Earmuff Company to enhance the banjo listening experience.

• Charlie Lyon: "His banjo is now sponsored by the Little Jam Earmuff Company. Friends, when you sit back to listen to Alan Massey's banjo, put on a pair of little gem earmuffs."

Following the announcement, Alan Massey delivers a banjo performance, though Charlie humorously comments on the inaudibility of the notes.

• Charlie Lyon: "Oh, that was fine. I really enjoyed that banjo. I couldn't hear a single note."

Notable Quote:

"[07:22] Charlie Lyon: Oh, that was fine. I really enjoyed that banjo. I couldn't hear a single note."

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5. Emotional Ballad: "Room Full of Roses"

Timestamp: [07:33] - [09:18]

The mood shifts to a heartfelt performance by Curtis, who sings "Room Full of Roses," a poignant ballad that contrasts the earlier upbeat tunes.

• Curtis: "If I sent a rose to you for every time you made me blue you'd have a room full of roses..."

Notable Quote:

"[07:48] Tom: ...I'd have a room full of roses and if you took the petals and you tore them all apart you'd be tearing at the roses just the way you tore my heart."

This song resonates with listeners, highlighting the emotional depth of the show's musical offerings.

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6. Westerners' Performance: "Riding Down to Santa Fe"

Timestamp: [09:18] - [11:09]

The Westerners, including Robin Sister 1, take the stage to perform "Riding Down to Santa Fe," infusing a western flair into the program.

• Robin Sister 1: "To Santa Fe, just beyond the mountains and across the way..."

Their energetic performance captures the adventurous spirit of the Wild West, adding variety to the evening's lineup.

Notable Quote:

"[09:29] Robin Sister 1: To Santa Fe, just beyond the mountains and across the way..."

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7. George Beatty's Humorous Monologue

Timestamp: [11:09] - [18:09]

A standout moment features George Beatty delivering an extended comedic monologue about Aggie, a fictional Southern belle with a series of humorous misfortunes and quirky habits.

• George Beatty: "I don't know what it was that first attracted me to Agatha... She had two teeth out in front from trying to drink out of a jug while playing badminton."

The monologue is rich with witty observations and playful insults, showcasing George's talent for humor and storytelling.

Notable Quote:

"[12:15] George Beatty: She used to shampoo her hair with beer. And every morning her scalp would wake up with a hangover."

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8. Robin Sisters' Comedic Song

Timestamp: [18:12] - [20:45]

The Robin Sisters return with a comedic and fast-paced song that plays on word manipulation and quirky imagery.

• Robin Sister 2: "Did you ever see a horse fly? A kitchen sink, a railroad tie?"

Their performance is both entertaining and humorous, engaging listeners with clever lyrics and lively delivery.

Notable Quote:

"[19:35] Robin Sister 2: It's so easy when you ponygize with this word and that."

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9. Curtis' Heartfelt Song: "I'll Keep the Love Light Burning"

Timestamp: [20:57] - [22:43]

Curtis delivers another emotional piece, "I'll Keep the Love Light Burning," bringing a sense of warmth and sincerity to the program.

• Curtis: "I'll keep the love light burning in my heart so that you can find your way to me..."

This ballad serves as a soothing transition, balancing the earlier humor with heartfelt emotion.

Notable Quote:

"[21:00] Curtis: I'll keep the love light burning in my heart so that you can find your way to me."

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10. Final Performances and Closing

Timestamp: [22:48] - [29:34]

As the episode draws to a close, Tom, Dick, and Harry engage in playful banter with Charlie Lyon, discussing peculiarities and personal quirks.

• Dick: "We've often wondered. Do you have any little peculiarities?"
• Charlie Lyon: "I'm a right hand, of course. Most people use a spoon."

The camaraderie among the cast adds a layer of intimacy and relatability to the show. The Plantation Choir, led by Curtis, performs "Just a Weirian," a song that encapsulates the evening's blend of humor and heartfelt melodies.

• Curtis: "Just a weary end for you... Let me go Sweetness..."

In the final moments, Charlie Lyon extends his gratitude to all performers and sponsors, ensuring listeners feel appreciated and eagerly anticipating the next episode.

• Charlie Lyon: "In closing, I'd like to thank it for the whole gang... This is Charlie Lyon. Tonight, the Mutual Broadcasting System."

Notable Quote:

"[29:08] Curtis: Well, friends, that pulls the curtain down On Plantation Jubilee for tonight."

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Conclusion

Plantation Jubilee 49-08-12 (28) First Song - "Alabamy Bound" offers a delightful journey through music, humor, and storytelling, capturing the essence of the Golden Age of Radio. From lively banjo tunes and heartfelt ballads to humorous monologues and playful interactions among the cast, the episode is a testament to the enduring charm of classic radio entertainment. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, this episode provides a rich and engaging experience that transports listeners back to a time when families gathered around the radio for shared enjoyment.

Transcript

[Charlie Lyon]

And there's the banjo. Friends Mutual Presents Plantation Jubilee.

[Kurt Massey]

Oh, won't you come on and have a good time? Come on and have a good time.

[Tom]

Hear the voices singing Hear the banjos ringing. Down on the old plantation. Join the happy throng Sing a happy song down on the old plantation.

[Kurt Massey]

So come on and have a good time. Come on and have a good time. Your worries won't be long if you try to send a song on plan.

[Charlie Lyon]

Well, howdy do, howdy do and good evening. This is Charlie Lyon on the old plantation inviting you to sit back and relax while you listen to Alan Massey and his banjo. The Robin sisters, George Beatty. The Westerners, Tom, Dick and Harry, the plantation choir, and the singing star of our show, Kurt Massey.

[Tom]

All aboard.

[Charlie Lyon]

We're Alabama bound.

[Tom]

I'm Alabami bound. There'll be no heebie jeebies hanging round. Just gave the meanest mecha fan on earth. All I were to put my tips is in an upper bird. Just hear that choo choo sound. I know that soon we're going to cover ground and then I'll holler so the world will know. Here I go, I'm Alabama bound. Just hear the choo choo sound.

[Curtis]

I know the student gonna cover ground.

[Tom]

And then I'll holler so the world will know. Here I go, I'm Alabam.

[Charlie Lyon]

Ah, that's the stuff, Kurt. That's fine, fine, fine. Say, Curtis, did everybody have a good time at the county fair today?

[Curtis]

Oh, did we have a good time? I should say they did, Charlie. We won a lot of prizes too, you know, but a. A very funny thing happened.

[Charlie Lyon]

Well, tell me more, Martha Massey.

[Curtis]

Well, it seems that a certain three boys accidentally got caught in the hog judging pen.

[Charlie Lyon]

And what happened?

[Curtis]

They won three blue ribbons.

[Charlie Lyon]

Now, I wonder who that could have been.

[Curtis]

Oh, yes, said Tom, Dick and Harry. After that terrible mistake. What are you fellas going to sing?

[Dick]

Well, we're not too sure it was a mistake, Kurt, but we've been accused of singing nothing but corny songs on this show. So tonight we'd like to do one of the better things.

[Curtis]

Well, go right ahead, fellas.

[Tom]

Let's hear it.

[Kurt Massey]

Hand me down my walking cane Hand me down my walking cane oh, hand me down my walking cane I'm gonna leave on the midnight train with all my sins are taken away.

[Zeb]

Hello, Zeb. Hello, Zeke. Hey, how's all the young ones?

[Kurt Massey]

Oh, middling, middling, Middling.

[Zeb]

All except Bolivar.

[Dick]

Well, what in tarnation happened to Bolivar?

[Zeb]

Well, a darn fool fell off the roof right Into a bar of turpentine.

[Dick]

Turpentine?

[Tom]

Yep.

[Dick]

Well, that's too darn bad.

[Kurt Massey]

If I'd listen to what Mama said. If I'd listen to what Mama said. If I'd listen to what mama said? I'd be sleeping in a feather bed. Cause all my sins are taken away.

[Zeb]

Say, Zeke. Yes, Zeb?

[Dick]

When Bolivar fell in that bar of turpentine, did it hurt him?

[Curtis]

I don't know.

[Zeb]

Zeb ain't caught him yet.

[Kurt Massey]

Oh, come on, Mama and go my bed. Come on, Mama Go my face. Oh, come on, Mama. And go my bam. Get me out of this buggy. J and. Cause all my sins are taken away.

[Zeb]

Say, Zeb. Yep. Zeke, how much you want for that white horse?

[Dick]

Well, he's worth $100, but I'll sell him for 50. He's got an awful bad habit.

[Zeb]

He's got a bad habit, eh? Yep.

[Dick]

Likes to sit on eggs.

[Zeb]

Oh, likes to sit on eggs, huh? Yep, he sure does. Well, here's your 50 bucks. I'll keep the critter tied up. Okay, Z. Thanks.

[Kurt Massey]

Here comes a man across a field. Here comes a man across the field. Here comes a man across the field. Kicking up a dust like a thing on wheels. Cause all my sins are taken away.

[Zeb]

Hey, Trap, unhand me.

[Tom]

See?

[Zeb]

Unhand me. Hey, you know that horse you sold me for 50 bucks?

[Tom]

Yep.

[Zeb]

The one you said like to set on eggs. Well, what about him? Well, I was a driving the critter home. He started across the bridge over from Ark.

[Charlie Lyon]

From Arton Craig.

[Zeb]

Yeah, the stern fool. Jumped right off of the braces, set right down the middle of the crane. Oh, forgot to tell you, Zeke.

[Dick]

That darn fool likes to set on fish eggs.

[Kurt Massey]

Oh, hand me down my walking cane. Hand me down my walking cane. Oh, hand me down my walking cane. I'm gonna leave a midnight train all my sins and take it away.

[George Beatty]

Say, G. Yes.

[Dick]

This stinks, don't it?

[Zeb]

It's hard.

[Curtis]

Oh, fine, fine. Tom, Dick and Harry, I can see now that it wasn't a mistake. Say, Charlie, are you ready to introduce Brother Allen's banjo?

[Charlie Lyon]

Oh, I sure am, Curtis. And tonight I am proud to announce that Alan and his banjo have a sponsor.

[Curtis]

A sponsor?

[Charlie Lyon]

Yes, indeed. His banjo is now sponsored by the Little Jam Earmuff Company. Friends, when you sit back to listen to Alan Massey's banjo, put on a pair of little gem earmuffs. His music sounds better that way. Much better. And for those that already have a pair, now is the time to put them on. For here Is the chic.

[Kurt Massey]

It's.

[Charlie Lyon]

Oh, that was fine. I really enjoyed that banjo. I couldn't hear a single note. And now, Curtis, if you will sing a ballad. I'll keep these earmuffs off.

[Curtis]

I don't know. You better put them on, Charlie. Here's a tune that's come up real fast and it's easy to see why it's called a room full of roses.

[Tom]

If I sent a rose to you for every time you made me blue you'd have a room full of roses If I sit alone to fly for every time I cried all night you'd have a room full of roses and if you took the petals and you tore them all apart you'd be tearing at the roses just the way you tore my heart. If someday you're feeling blue and you could send some roses too well, I don't want a room full of roses I just want my arms full of you. Ah, that was.

[Charlie Lyon]

Well, church. Well, now our westerners come up with a song that they sang this afternoon at the county fair. Riding down to Santa Fe.

[Kurt Massey]

Riding down.

[Robin Sister 1]

To Santa Fe Just beyond the mountains and across the way See that sun hang low in the west o' er the land I'm loving the best Here we go, my old pid o gotta see a preacher bout a gal so let's burn the trail and yonder we'll go Riding down to Santa Fe Riding down Santa Bay Come on. Riding down to Santa Fe Gonna see the boss and I'll collect my pay Need a hundred dollars or more to get that ring she's been waiting for don't be slow, my old kiddo she'll be there waiting at the door so let's burn the trail and yonder we'll go Riding down to Santa Fe Hey. Riding down to Santa Fe.

[Curtis]

Look out. Here he is, folks. That one man. Corn planter, your fiend and mime.

[Zeb]

Half singer, half whip George Beatty.

[Tom]

I let my heart fall into careless.

[George Beatty]

Hands Careless hands that broke my heart in two.

[Tom]

She held my dreams like worthless grains of sand.

[George Beatty]

I was fine care when dreams slip through. I don't know what it was that first attracted me to Agatha. It may have been the cute little way in which she stooped over and picked up the cigar butt I tossed to her. The first time I called. It was love at first sight. I rushed into the room and fell on my face at her feet. Can you imagine anyone leaving banana skins on the parlor floor? She was the kind of a girl that the first time you see her, you want to Take her in your arms and punch her right in the kisser. When Aggie was a child, a terrible thing happened to her. One day she was playing jacks and the automobile slid off on her head. The other kids in the neighborhood used to tease her. They nicknamed her Meatball. When she was three days old, her father dropped her into the spaghetti. To me, she looked like a million dollars after the tax had been deducted. She would have been beautiful except for a slight blemish between her ears. Her lips were made for park benches and back porches. They certainly weren't meant for lips. I used to love to see her smile. She had two teeth out in front from trying to drink out of a jug while playing badminton. She always looked like she just stepped out of a beauty parlor and fell on her face. One Saturday afternoon, I took her to the racetrack and was I embarrassed. Some fella came up and stuck a lump of sugar in her mouth. One thing I will always say, for Aggie, she was never extravagant. Instead of face powder, she used to use baking soda. And when she got overheated, her forehead would break out in little biscuits. She used to shampoo her hair with beer. And every morning her scalp would wake up with a hangover. You know, some girls grow up and spread cheer. Daggy was different. She just grew up and spread. She bulged in places where girls aren't supposed to have places. But she was very particular about her apparel. She always bought clothes to bring out her figure. What she needed was something to hold it back. Her profile was okay, but from the back she looked like she was planting tulip bulbs. Aggie wasn't exactly what you would call cafe society. The bunch she ran around with was more of a cafeteria clique. But her family was very aristocratic. Her Aunt Tessie put imported bath sauce in the water when she drowned. Her husband and her uncle belonged to the 400. He was one of the ciphers. We used to go swimming together and I always called her my little Mermaid. She resembled a mermaid, except that the wrong half looked like a fish. When she was eating, she always spoke with a Southern drawl. She'd put a chicken dumpling in her mouth and then talk through the gravy. There's no denying the fact she was a real Southern belle. But she was all wrung out. Her chimes were all right, but she had bats in her steeple. Finally, I proposed to her. I said, aggie, I want you to marry me. She said, have you seen my father and mother? I said, yes, but I still want to marry you. But she repulsed me. The next Monday night, I proposed again. She repulsed me. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, I proposed to her each time. She repulsed me. Finally I said, aggie, you're the most repulsive girl I've ever seen. Well, I never saw her again after that. It must have been something I said.

[Tom]

I let my heart fall into careless lands that can hold on to love.

[Charlie Lyon]

Ah, thanks a lot, George Beatty. We'll be looking for you next week. And now Kurt Massie, fiddle in hand, drags himself up to the mic for dragging the bow.

[Kurt Massey]

Sam.

[George Beatty]

Sa.

[Charlie Lyon]

Ah, well, drug maestro. Well, drugged.

[Robin Sister 2]

Oh, Mr.

[Charlie Lyon]

Lion.

[Robin Sister 2]

Mr. Lion.

[Charlie Lyon]

Well, well, well, these robin sisters. Hey, did you kids go to.

[Robin Sister 2]

Oh, yes, we went with Tom, Dick and Harry. And afterwards they took us horseback riding.

[Charlie Lyon]

Horseback riding?

[Robin Sister 2]

And we never knew. We never knew. We never knew.

[Charlie Lyon]

You never knew what?

[Robin Sister 2]

We never knew anything filled with hay could be so hard.

[Charlie Lyon]

I know what you mean. But now, gals, why don't you sing?

[Robin Sister 2]

Did you ever see a horse fly? A kitchen sink, a railroad tie? If you think these things could never be just pon a jive you say put this word with that word and that word with this word. It's so easy when you ponygize with this word and that. Did you ever see a bankroll? A paper box, a goldfish bowl? Well, it doesn't take a lot of skills just you will put this word with that word and that word with this word. It's so easy when you pon a judge with this word and that. You may think that we're pixelated and flying higher than a kite but you find weak, not exaggerated when you pont a j just right. Did you ever see a prune whip a tablespoon? A pillow slip? Now I know you're bound to have a doubt so panag find out. You gotta take this word and put it with that word daddy. Gotta take that word and put it with this word. It's so easy when you apologize with this word and that. Now, you may find that I'm falsifying or needing medical advice, but the moment you start puna diving, man, you won't to look twice. Did you ever see a car hop? Baseball park, lemon drop? When you see these things, well, man alive, you've learned to apologize.

[Curtis]

Oh, me?

[Charlie Lyon]

Oh, fine, robin sister. That was fine. Hey, Kurt, you know, I heard a tune the other day called I'll keep the love light burning. Did you ever hear it?

[Curtis]

Now, Charlie, you know you just heard me rehearse it.

[Charlie Lyon]

Well, doggone, I gotta say something before you sing.

[George Beatty]

Go Ahead.

[Tom]

I'll keep the love light burning in my heart oh, that you can find your way to me for you there's such a yearning in my heart Thou burn it eternally the flame will grow into a fire as bright as any star above so let the glow of my desire Light your way to my. I'll keep the love light burning in my heart so that you can find your way to me.

[Charlie Lyon]

Ah, that was fine, Curtis. Just real good. Out loud. Singing.

[Kurt Massey]

Say earmuffs.

[Dick]

Earmuffs.

[Charlie Lyon]

Earmuffs. What do you want, Tom, Dick and Harry?

[Dick]

Charlie, tell me this. We've often wondered. Do you have any little peculiarities?

[Charlie Lyon]

Peculiarities? Yeah. Well, none that I can think of right off hand, of course. This show is kind of peculiar.

[Dick]

Oh, no, I don't mean that, Charlie. No, what I mean is this. What hand do you stir your coffee with?

[Charlie Lyon]

I'm a right hand, of course.

[Dick]

Well, you see, Charlie, that's your peculiarity. Most people use a spoon.

[Charlie Lyon]

Oh, no, no.

[Tom]

Yes.

[Charlie Lyon]

Does anyone in the house have a revolver?

[Kurt Massey]

I started out into the world when.

[Zeb]

I was young and green I'll tell.

[Kurt Massey]

You of the things I've heard of.

[Zeb]

The places I have seen I rose.

[Kurt Massey]

From poverty to El Paul though I had no pull and every word I say is true I never shoot her My birdie fly, you weigh a fist I love to see you sail along Fly, birdie, fly Now I went to town to see the boys to have a little talk and a pussycat was sitting in the middle of the wall.

[Dick]

I kicked the cat across the street.

[Kurt Massey]

He landed there keplunk Ouch. But to my grief the cat turned out to be a common Fly, birdie, fly Way up in the sky I'd love to see her sail along Fly.

[Dick]

Birdie, fly Now a girl I met the other night Said dancing was a treat she told me Arthur Murray could improve my clumsy feet he worked on me for many days I thought my back would break and finally Arthur Murray said Go jump into the Fly, birdie.

[Kurt Massey]

Fly Way up in the sky I love to see you sail along Fly, birdie, fly I called upon my girl and spent the evening in her flat.

[Zeb]

To keep her dog from running around.

[Kurt Massey]

She put it in my hand, oh, my I rose to go and then I said Here is your dog, Louise.

[George Beatty]

Yeah.

[Kurt Massey]

Just then I got an awful shock My hat was full of fly, birdie, fly Way up in the sky I'd love to see you sail along Fly.

[Charlie Lyon]

Birdie, fly Now I used to be.

[Tom]

A Mountie and I always got my man yeah, I'll tell you of a strange disguise used by a cook named Dan. Oh, yeah? I tracked him to a nudist camp.

[Charlie Lyon]

Loud.

[George Beatty]

Did he declare?

[Zeb]

What?

[Kurt Massey]

Why can't you see I'm not a man I'm just a little a Fly, birdie, fly Way up in the sky I love to see you sail along.

[Dick]

Fly, birdie, fly Now I could sing here all night long each verse would be a laugh but though my lungs are very strong I'm not a phonograph and though you clamp and stamp and roar at all this awful corn I know some people will be sore But I don't get.

[Kurt Massey]

Fly, birdie, fly away up in the sky I love to see you sail along Fly, birdie, fly.

[Charlie Lyon]

And now, friends, one of the highlights of the fair this afternoon. Is when Curt Massey and the Plantation Choir. Presented the kind of music that everyone likes. Here they are, the choir and Kurt Massey. Sing Just a Weirian for you.

[Curtis]

Just.

[Tom]

A We're in for you all the time A feeling blue Wishing for you what? And will you be coming home again Wrestling don't know what to do Just a weary end for you Evening comes I miss humor when the dark gloom round the door Seems just like you ought to be There to open.

[Charlie Lyon]

It.

[Tom]

For me Let go Sweetness Thrills me through Let me We're in for you.

[Kurt Massey]

Morning comes the verse away.

[Tom]

Used to sing so far, you say O their sadness in their nose that come trilling from their throne Seem to feel your absence too Just the will for you Sa.

[Curtis]

Well, friends, that pulls the curtain down On Plantation Jubilee for tonight. In closing, I'd like to thank it for the whole gang. Alan Massey and his banjo, the Robin Sisters, George Beatty, the Westerners. Tom, Dick and Harry and the Plantation Choir. This is Kurt Massey saying good night.

[Kurt Massey]

Oh, we hope you've had a good time. We hope you've had a good time.

[Charlie Lyon]

We'll be looking for you next week for another get together on Plantation Jubilee. Originated and written by Gordon Vandover. Produced and directed by Frank Crystal. This is Charlie Lyer. Tonight, the Mutual Broadcasting System.