Tide Show 51-08-27 Jack Smith & Ginny Simms First Song I Feel A Song Coming On

Summary

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Podcast Summary

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode: Tide Show 51-08-27 Jack Smith & Ginny Simms – "First Song: I Feel A Song Coming On"
Date: September 14, 2025

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Overview

This episode is a broadcast of the "Tide Show" from August 27, 1951, featuring Jack Smith and Ginny Simms, with Frank Duvall and his orchestra. The episode marks the launch of the show's seventh year on air, delivering a blend of popular songs, light banter, comedic sketches, and classic radio advertising for Tide detergent. The tone is warm, nostalgic, and family-friendly, capturing the charm of live radio from the Golden Age.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

An Energetic Musical Opening

• [00:32] Jack Smith opens with the spirited "I Feel A Song Coming On."
  • The number sets a joyful, optimistic mood for the show:
    • "I feel a song coming on. And I'm warning you. It's a victorious, happy and glorious new strain…"

Introduction of Cast & Seventh Year Celebration

• [00:45] The cast celebrates seven years on air, triggering nostalgia and gratitude:

  • Jack Smith welcomes listeners and highlights the show's regular schedule:
    • "Well, hello there, friends. And welcome to the first show of our seventh year on the air for Procter and Gamble."

• [02:00] Ginny Simms is joyfully welcomed to her first episode of the season by Jack and the Tide team, introducing the orchestra, announcer, and musical director in a lighthearted, conversational tone.

Spotlight Song: Ginny Simms' "Wonder Why"

• [02:43]
  • Ginny Simms delivers a touching rendition of "Wonder Why" from the film Rich, Young and Pretty, highlighting her smooth, emotive vocals:
    • "I'm not myself of late / I'm feeling strangely grave / I wonder why."
• Frank Duvall’s orchestra sets a romantic atmosphere, reinforcing the show’s musical excellence.

Entertaining Banter & Playful Sketches

• [05:19]
  • Jack and Ginny engage in a playful exchange about “Moonlight Bay,” leading into Jack’s comedic invitation to visit his “Grandma Moses collection” at home, segueing into the novelty song “Come On to My House.”
• The show's casual, witty back-and-forth emulates friendly living-room camaraderie for the audience.

Interactive Musical Challenge: "Name That Tune"

• [07:36]
  • A humorous segment with Ginny inquires about the orchestra’s musical skill:
    • Ginny: "Is it true that Frank and the orchestra can really tell the name of a song without using a single word?" ([07:37])
    • Jack confirms and invites Frank Duvall to give a wordless “musical description,” launching into “Stormy Weather.”
• Frank Duvall’s performance adds a distinctive instrumental and vocal take on the classic “Stormy Weather.”

Notable Tide Jingles & Clever Advertising

• Repeated throughout the episode, the catchy “Tide’s in, Dirt’s out!” jingles punctuate the show, blending entertainment and product promotion.
• [04:31, 10:11] Jack Smith and the cast break into song to tout the cleaning power of Tide:
  • "Tide's in, dirt's out. I wear the cleanest shirts in town. There isn't any doubt that all my shirts are washed with Tide."
• The seamless integration of advertiser messages provide a window into 1950s radio culture.

Duet: "We Never Talk Much"

• [10:47]
  • Jack and Ginny perform the cozy duet “We Never Talk Much,” illustrating the compatibility of two people comfortable in silence.
• The song underlines the episode’s homey, unhurried sensibility.

Gentle Goodbyes and Show Teasers

• [12:30]
  • Jack sincerely welcomes Ginny to the show as a regular cast member:
    • "Well, Jenny, we never talk much so I'll just say it's great to be back on the air and to have you with us every Monday and Friday."
• Ginny invites listeners to join again the next day, with a promise of more music and camaraderie.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Celebratory Welcome

  • Jack Smith ([00:32]):
    "Well, hello there, friends. And welcome to the first show of our seventh year on the air for Procter and Gamble."

• Witty Banter

  • Jack Smith ([02:21]):
    "Well, Frank, don't just stand there. When you're introduced to a gorgeous girl like Ginny Sims, what do you say? Come on to my house."

• Musical Wisdom

  • Ginny Simms ([02:46]):
    "I'm not myself of late / I'm feeling strangely grave / I wonder why. I suppose some genius could explain why I walk in the rain. Just let him try."

• Musical Challenge

  • Ginny Simms ([07:36]):
    "Is it true that Frank and the orchestra can really tell the name of a song without using a single word?"

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:32] – Opening number: “I Feel A Song Coming On”
• [02:43] – Ginny Simms sings “Wonder Why”
• [05:19] – Banter and “Come On to My House”
• [07:36] – “Name That Tune” and “Stormy Weather” performance
• [10:47] – Jack and Ginny duet on “We Never Talk Much”
• [12:30] – Season’s first episode farewell and sign-off
• [13:15] – (Ad, not content)

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Episode Flow & Listener Takeaways

• The episode encapsulates the charm and wholesomeness of early 1950s radio variety, blending feel-good tunes, personable banter, and clever product spots.
• Jack Smith and Ginny Simms’ chemistry, together with Frank Duvall’s orchestra, create an inviting listening experience reminiscent of classic American living rooms.
• The episode’s seamless jumps between music, skits, and advertising illustrate radio's unique role as a central source of entertainment, connection, and commercial culture before television’s rise.

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Transcript

[A]

This is the Tide show with Frank Duvall and his orchestra. Starring Jack Smith and Ginny Sims. Brought to you by Tide D I D E Tide, the wash day miracle that gives you dazzling clean clothes. With or without rinsing.

[B]

I feel a song coming on. And I'm warning you. It's a victorious, happy and glorious new strain. I feel a song coming on. It's a melody full of the laughter of children out after the rain. You'll hear a twofold story Ringing through your love and glory. Hallelujah. And that my troubles are gone. Let those heavenly drums go on drumming. Cause I feel a song coming on. And now that my troubles are gone. Let those heavenly drums go on drumming. Cause I feel a song coming on. Well, hello there, friends. And welcome to the first show of our seventh year on the air for Procter and Gamble. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the Tide show. We have the one and only Dinah Shore. And now, meet our gal, Monday and Friday. And a girl who's as beautiful as her voice, photogenic Ginny Soons.

[C]

Hi, Josh.

[D]

Hello, everyone.

[B]

Jenny, I want you to meet all the Tide gang now. Ginny Simms, our announcer, John Jacobs.

[C]

Hello, John.

[A]

Tide gets closed cleaner than any soap. I'm very pleased to meet you, Ginny.

[B]

And over there on your right, Ginny, our happy, well fed orchestra. Hi, Ginny.

[C]

Hi, fellas.

[B]

And now, Ginny, shake hands with our great musical director, Frank Duvall.

[C]

Hello, Frank.

[B]

Well, Frank, don't just stand there. When you're introduced to a gorgeous girl like Ginny Sims, what do you say? Come on to my house. Ladies and gentlemen, Jenny Sims. And her first song. And the first show of the new season. And a new song too. Wonder why. From the movie Rich, Young and Pretty.

[C]

Wonder why.

[D]

I'm not myself of late I'm feeling strangely grave. I wonder why. I suppose some genius could explain why I walk in the rain. Just let him try. I guess there is. Here's a simple explanation. Unless I've come up with a new sensation. It could be that he's caught up with me. And all this mystery I'm speaking of Is simply that I went and fell in love.

[B]

Tide's in, dirt's out. I wear the cleanest shirts in town. There isn't any doubt that all my shirts are washed with tide. Cause when tide's in, dirt's out. Tide gets clothes cleaner than any soap.

[C]

Any soap?

[B]

Yes, any soap. You get the cleanest wash in town With Tide.

[A]

Tide, yes. Of all the gals who do their wash. You'll get the cleanest wash in town. When you use tide for tide, not only gets ordinary dirt but removes dulling soap film as well. Gets clothes cleaner than any soap of any kind. See tide's miracle for yourself in cleaner clothes for your family, cleaner linen for your home. Yes, there's nothing like tide. Just rinse out a tide wash and you've got the cleanest wash in town. And with all this, tide is kind to hands too. Try it.

[B]

You get the cleanest wash in town with T I D E Tide. They were strolling along on Moonlight Bay and the brilliant streak of silver upon the midnight waters Was dull compared to the love light in their eyes.

[C]

Oh, darling, a night like this should never end. But really, I must go. It's getting late. Why, it's nearly 7:30.

[B]

Well, on the way home, dear, let's stop at my house, huh? I'd like you to come up and see my Grandma Moses collection. Or as we say in this calypso age. Come on to my house and my house I'm gonna give you candy Come on to my house, my house I'm gonna give you apple of plum and apricot too Come on to my house, my house come on Come on to my house, my house to Come on Come on to my house, to my house I'm gonna give you figs and dates and grapes and cake Come on to my house, my house to Come on Come on to my house, my house come on Come on to my house I'm gonna give you candy Come on to my house, my house I'm gonna give you everything Come on to my house and my house I'm gonna give you a Christmas tree Come on to my house and my house I'm gonna give you a marriage ringing to pomegranate Come on to my house Bahasa, come on Come on to my house Bahasa, come on Come on to my house, to my house I'm gonna give you a peach and a pear and I love your hair Come on to my house Bahasa, come out Come on to my house Bahasa, come on Come on to my house, my house I'm gonna give you Easter egg Come on to my house and all of your life Come on come on and be my wife Be my wife Come on to my house and.

[C]

Hey, Jack.

[B]

Yeah, Jenny.

[C]

You know, I've heard so much about the amazing Frank Duvall. Tell me, is it true that Frank and the orchestra can really tell the name of a song without using a single word?

[B]

That's true, Ginny. Frank, give us a brief musical description. Of Jenny's next song, huh?

[D]

Stormy weather Weather don't know why there's no sun up in the sky Stormy weather Since my man and I ain't.

[A]

Together.

[D]

Keeps raining all the time Time life is bare Gloom and misery everywhere Stormy weather Just can't get my poor self together I'm weary all the time but so weary all the time when he went away the blues walked in and met me if he stays away Ooh, Rocking chair will get me All I do is pray the Lord above Will let me walk in the sun.

[B]

Once more.

[D]

Can go on Everything I have is gone Stormy weather Since my man and I ain't together Keeps raining all the time Keeps raining all of the time Keeps rain all of the.

[C]

Time.

[B]

Tide's in, dirt's out. You get the cleanest wash in town with Tide.

[A]

Yes. The cleanest wash in town. For Tide gets clothes cleaner than any soap of any kind. For Tide not only gets out ordinary dirt. But removes soap film as well. Try it. See Tide's miracle in the cleaner clothes for your family, the cleaner linens for your home. Next wash day, rinse out the cleanest wash in town With T I D E. Tide.

[B]

Come on, Jenny. Let's tackle the first tide twosome of the new season, huh?

[C]

All right.

[B]

We never talk much we never have much to say we never talk much.

[C]

We do without repartee we never talk.

[D]

Much so what do we do all day?

[B]

We play some records, discuss a novel.

[D]

And we just sit around.

[B]

We've planned a lovely day Tomorrow we thought of.

[D]

Everything we found a canary that we.

[B]

Can borrow and tomorrow we'll sit around and let it sing we suit each other by thinking the same Same as one with one another Just being alone.

[D]

Is fun I must tell Mother her.

[B]

Warnings were overdone don't know what you do what is there to do we.

[D]

Just sit around Sit around Sit around.

[B]

Well, Jenny, we never talk much so I'll just say it's great to be back on the air and to have you with us every Monday and Friday.

[C]

Thank you, Jack. And tomorrow, friends, come onto our show and hum along with Jack and Dinah. Okay?

[B]

The same time, the same place tomorrow night.

[D]

Good night, Jack.

[B]

Good night, Jenny.

[A]

The Tide show comes to you every weekday evening. Monday through Friday at the same time. Be sure and be with us tomorrow night for another Tide show with Frank Duvall and his orchestra. Starring Dinah Shore and starring Jack Smith. And remember, always buy two boxes of Tide. One for the cleanest clothes in town. One for the easiest, pleasantest dishwashing ever.

[E]

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[A]

Be sure to listen to the Tide show with Dinah Shore and Jack Smith at the same time tomorrow.