Old Time Songs

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 34, 7 March 1930, Page 4

Old Time Songs

Unfailing Popularity

(NE of the most popular types of broadcast entertainments is an "Old Time Night," when songs which put back the clock for a generation or so are presented. In response to many requests, one such programme will be given by 2YA on Saturday, April 5. A country listener writes as follows: "Last Saturday night the Melody Four broadcast an item entitled, I believe, ‘If I’ve Nothing Else to Do.’ My mother, who igs at present staying with us, last heard this item forty odd years ago when it was sung by the Jubilee Singers in the Old Opera House, Wellington. Needless to say, this song brought back old memories. My mother has asked me if 2YA would be kind enough to endeavour to have the Mélodie Four repeat this item. The rendering of this number was. very much appreciated, being sung beautifully." The next appearance of the Melodie Four will be on March 8, when the song will be repeated.