Ted Weems was a popular mid-western bandleader who started his band in 1923 while attending the University of Pennsylvania. Around 1925 he moved his band to Chicago where he played in hotels and ballrooms around the city while also touring the mid-west. In 1932 The Weems Orchestra started appearing regularly on a sponsored nationwide radio program with Jack Benny. It was through radio that Weems made a name for himself and he continued to be associated with popular radio programs throughout the 1930s and 1940s such as The Fibber McGee and Molly Show and Beat The Band . Moonlight Whistling by Elmo Tanner (Con Conrad).
Remarkable Girl : Ted Weems and His Orchestra. Ted Weems & Orchestra Heartaches on Decca 25017 Elmo Tanner whistle solo FAMOUS rumba. Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians - I Still Get A Thrill. The Sidewalks Of New York- Nat Shilkret Orchestra. 1939 Ted Weems - Moonlight (Elmo Tanner whistling). 1938 Ted Weems - Nola (Elmo Tanner whistling).
Wilfred Theodore "Ted" Weems (originally Wemyes) (26 September 1901 - 6 May 1963) was an American bandleader and musician. Weems' work in music was recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, Weems learned to play the violin and trombone. Young Ted's start in music came when he entered a contest, hoping to win a pony. He won a violin instead and his parents arranged for music lessons. He was a graduate of Lincoln School in Pittsburgh
If I Ever Cry Ted Weems Monstro The Whale Ted Weems And His Orchestra. Baby Doll (Original Mix) Ted Weems & His Orchestra. Heartaches Ted Weems. Walkin' My Baby Back Home Ted Weems & His Orchestra. Mr Meadowlark-Radio Ted Weems V-Perry Como.
| A | NolaComposed By – Felix ArndtWhistling – Elmo Tanner |
| B | MoonlightComposed By – Con ConradWhistling – Elmo Tanner |
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03806 | Ted Weems And His Orchestra | Nola / I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (Shellac, 10") | Brunswick | 03806 | UK | Unknown |
| 9-25105 | Ted Weems And His Orchestra | Moonlight (7", Single) | Decca | 9-25105 | US | 1951 |
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