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The Lawrence Welk Show: Hindustan

The Lawrence Welk Show: Hindustan (02:24)

Guest: Alvino Rey (1959) ... Lawrence Welk Alvino Rey Hindustan

78rpm pressing: Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - Alvino Rey and his Orchestra

78rpm pressing: Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - Alvino Rey and his Orchestra (02:35)

My well wishes to you and yours for a safe and happy holiday season. :) Mark

As I Remember You by Alvino Rey & Orch. on Bluebird 78 rpm record.

As I Remember You by Alvino Rey & Orch. on Bluebird 78 rpm record. (02:55)

A 1941 recording in the big band, swing categories. Transferred to digital with stereo gear on my channel back ground photo.

Alvino Rey - St. Louis Blues

Alvino Rey - St. Louis Blues (02:36)

A rare glimpse of Alvino pulling out all the steel stops...

My Buddy / Alvino Rey Orchestra

My Buddy / Alvino Rey Orchestra (02:33)

My Buddy by Alvino Rey and his wife, live 1940

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Alvino Rey Biography

Alvin McBurney (July 1 1907 - February 2 2004), known by his stage name Alvino Rey, was an American swing era musician and pioneer, often credited as the father of the pedal steel guitar. He was mainly associated with orchestral, big band and swing music, and towards the end of his career, jazz and exotica.

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Alvino Rey's Best Songs

  • 1. Night Train
  • 2. Rock Gently
  • 3. Deep in the Heart of Texas
  • 4. Blues In The Night
  • 5. I Said No
  • 6. I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf C
  • 7. Cement Mixer (Put-Ti Put-Ti)
  • 8. I Love Paris
  • 9. Guitar Boogie
  • 10. Speak Low
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