" Old Ford Song"

[Gino]

Hi I hope this thread is consistent with criteria pertaining to the Ford Barn and the Model A. I met with a guy today, as old as my five window Coupe. We talked and then he recited some lyrics to an " Old Ford Song " well I enjoyed them. I went fishing on Google, but my creel is still empty. So here goes a cast into the Ford Barn Pond. Any takers?

[Tom Wesenberg]

I bought a CD about 5 years ago with a lot of old car songs from Model A and earlier. It was put out by some antique music society, but I don't recall the exact name. If I come across the CD I can post more information.

[Russ/40]

The one I have is "The little Old Ford Rambled Right Along". Have it on an original Victor 78. It's great!

[Tom Wesenberg]

I just found my CD, so I could google the information.

http://www.eeontheweb.com/CAPS_CD.htm

[Mike V. Florida]

On the site that Tom posted is says,

Please see the website at www.CA-Phono.org and make payments payable to The California Antique Phonograph Society



www.CA-Phono.org takes me to a Japanese language site?

[Gino]

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As usual, you guys are incredible! Thanks I'll check out the info. Got a question. When I reply here with a thank you do you guys receive it?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Gino

As usual, you guys are incredible! Thanks I'll check out the info. Got a question. When I reply here with a thank you do you guys receive it?

Yes, and you're welcome.
I wonder what's up the that goofy price link. When I bought my CD about 5 years ago they had the price listed on the original website and I just mailed them my check.

[Forditude]

There was a great song about the Model A Called " Henry Made a Lady out of Lizzy" I am sure you can find one on e-bay.

Jay

[400A-64]

Did you know that MAFCA put out a 45rpm record in 1976 ?? On side one "OUT BEHIND THE BARN" by Marshall Daut...Side two "THAT MODEL "A"MERICAN GIRL" by Ellen Flood. I still have a couple left..... If you have an interest E-Mail me at:
[email protected]
Bruce Davis

[William Kelchner]

I too play "And the Old Ford Rambled Right Along" by Billy Murry. I found this 78 in a pile of records that came with one of my Gramophones--neat.

[Mike V. Florida]

http://antiquephono.org/aps_008.htm

We are proud to offer, the APS Automobile CD. This CD is a compilation of 21 of the rarest and most sought after recordings from 1903 thru 1928 featuring the best of the recorded history of the automobile in the first 30 years of its creation.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Thanks Mike, I tried several google offerings, but couldn't find that one.
That's just what I'd remembered paying for mine about 5 years agol

[DougVieyra]

This song was first sung - Recorded, by Bill Murry in 1915, so it speaks to the powerful place that the new (since 1909) Model T had taken in a society that was still primarily a horse-dominated world. Ofcourse, a couple of years later, you could also hear the record, 'Ray, in his Little Chevrolet'. And then ofcourse, there is that great old hit of Bobby North's 1910 recording of "He'd Have to Get Out and Get Under". Ofcourse he is talking about his car - not his girl ! Ofcourse, the grand-daddy of them all is the 1903 hit - 'In my Merry Oldsmobile'.
- As you might surmise, I have an affliction for old records, songs, and music from the 1903 to 1930 time frame. I hope to figure out how to play this music in my '28 Touring 'one of these days'.

[Jim/GA]

Originally Posted by DougVieyra

I hope to figure out how to play this music in my '28 Touring 'one of these days'.

I have a VV 2-55 for that.

Not while you're moving, though.

[DougVieyra]

Join Date: May 2010
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Re: The Little Old Ford - it rambled right along
Quote:
Originally Posted by DougVieyra
I hope to figure out how to play this music in my '28 Touring 'one of these days'.

I have a VV 2-55 for that.

Join Date: May 2010
Location: Houston, TX & Hiawassee, GA
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Re: The Little Old Ford - it rambled right along
Quote:
Originally Posted by DougVieyra
I hope to figure out how to play this music in my '28 Touring 'one of these days'.

I have a VV 2-55 for that.

Jim - help me understand (I am out of the loop regarding today's new techno gadgets) - what is a VV 2-55 ?

[KGBnut]

My favorite... "Cadillacin' Model A." It has been recorded a couple of times. Bob Wills did a great version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EzOCxLmLMg

However, I'm partial to the version by Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers. That's a tough one to find.

[marc hildebrant]

Hot Rod Lincoln covered by Commander Cody is a great one.

Marc

[Jim/GA]

Originally Posted by DougVieyra

Jim - help me understand (I am out of the loop regarding today's new techno gadgets) - what is a VV 2-55 ?

It is an old crank up phonograph that was made around the time of the Model A.


http://www.victor-victrola.com/2-55.htm


Has amazing sound for a portable.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Well I looked in my mirror & I saw supthin' comin'
I thought it was a plane, by the way it wus a hummin'
It was comin' along at a terrible pace, & I knew right then it was the end of the race,
When he flew by & turned the other way,
That guy in the Mercury had nothin' to say,
It was a KID, just out to play,
He was drivin' a HOPPED UP Model A!
Buster T. (Ol' Bill tole me to type this, while he "SUNG" it!!!! OH! my poor ears!!)

[Gino]

Haha, very nice!