Mary Martin on Air 1939-1950 2021

Collection representing a landmark archival discovery of Mary Martin broadcast recordings from 1939-1950. Almost all of the performances featured on this collection have gone unheard since their original transmission. Includes selections from Mary's many broadcasts for the "Good News" and "Kraft Music Hall" shows for which she was resident vocalist; Mary's first radio broadcast of her signature song "My Heart Belongs to Daddy," introduced by Rudy Vallee; popular standards of the era; songs from Mary's own back catalogue of stage and film productions; and her unique interpretations of operatic arias in the style of swing. collaboration with The Mary Martin Collection & Archive at The Doss Heritage and Culture Center in Weatherford, Texas and uses Mary's own private 78rpm transcription records housed at the Center. Extensive sleeve notes by George Dansker, plus a complete listing of broadcast dates for the featured performances.