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Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:05 am
by ModelTMitch
The Internet is changing so rapidly, even I have to scramble to keep up sometimes!
Now that Flash Player is no longer supported by any mainstream browsers, I had to change a lot of the code for my website. What does this have to do with Model T's I hear you ask? Simple, I had to (temporarily) remove the music library from my website until I could re-program it to work in "modern" Internet browsers.
Long story short, I'm inviting you to take a look at the new Music page on my website and tell me what you think! 
https://www.fordmodelt.net/music.htm
The playback buttons are all fully functional, so take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some Model T music 
All comments are gratefully appreciated.
All of the music on the page is in the Public Domain (most of it is around 100 years old), therefore, not copyright applies.
...With the exception of The Ballad of Henry Ford by Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis, which I have permission from the artist to reproduce. It also has a music video on my YouTube channel, used with permission.
- Music page screenshot from fordmodelt.net
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:35 am
by ModelTMitch
I am aware that none of the music tracks play all the way through. I will rectify that shortly. 
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:21 pm
by Steve Jelf
The Happiness Boys (Billy Jones and Ernie Hare) were a big deal. Very popular on early radio.
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:15 pm
by ModelTMitch
Ok I have fixed the problem with the music cutting off part way through - the audio files were all damaged if you can believe it!
All sorted now, and I've made some design tweaks too
- Some design tweaks :)
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:59 pm
by ModelTMitch
Steve Jelf wrote: ↑Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:21 pm
The Happiness Boys (Billy Jones and Ernie Hare) were a big deal. Very popular on early radio.
Unfortunately I can't go back that far 
The music I added to my website is entirely based on recommendations from MTFCA, and Google research haha!
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2025 7:27 pm
by Daisy Mae
Nice selection of songs on your list. A little research I'm sure you could find lots more T focused songs.
Whenever I work on the T or A though I just hit my browser and pull up 'Radio Dismuke' and stream 20/30's music.
If you've never heard of this internet broadcaster, check it out!
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 12:13 am
by ModelTMitch
It's code tinkering time again!
I felt the overhauled music page needed a tweak, so it's not quite so crowded!
You may recall, the songs were just displayed in one, long, continuous list. Not only did this make the page slower loading, it made it harder to discern one song from the next.
So now, the available songs display in a concise indexed list, and play in a popup window when clicked.
I'd love to hear you guys' feedback on this new concept, please
- Newly revised music page on fordmodelt.net
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:38 am
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 8:22 pm
by JohnM
Daisy Mae, I love radio dismuke. Thank you! I like listening to music without all the commercial intrusions.
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 10:57 pm
by ModelTMitch
New Song Added:
Burr Tillstrom's Kukla and Ollie, introduced by Edward R. Murrow, celebrate the glories of the "Model T" in this live TV musical number from 1953. Thank you for the suggestion Jerry!
- Burr Tillstrom's Kukla and Ollie
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:16 pm
by Steve Jelf
The sound quality is surprisingly good, even in the few acoustic recordings. Most of these are electric recordings, and very nicely reproduced.
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:41 pm
by Original Smith
I have the sheet music for most of those, and another on a player piano roll.
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:48 pm
by ModelTMitch
Steve Jelf wrote: ↑Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:16 pm
The sound quality is surprisingly good, even in the few acoustic recordings. Most of these are electric recordings, and very nicely reproduced.
If I am honest, I have enhanced the sound quality with advanced Audio Editing software to try and bring out the best in these old recordings, especially ones from phonograph cylinders.
I have also added another Model T themed song to the playlist: "Model T Love Song" by Perry L. Jackson, although I am unsure what year it was released, cannot find any reference to it anywhere, other than the artist's name. Any help on that score would be greatly appreciated.
- "Model T Love Song" by Perry L. Jackson
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:05 pm
by A Whiteman
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2025 5:33 am
by ModelTMitch
Can't say I have seen this --- thank you so much! ... Ok... Now I have some music hunting to do!!
I have tracked down a couple of songs from that list, and they've been added to the play list.
As I track down more music, I will add it to the website.
- More Model T inspired music added...
Re: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2025 10:11 pm
by ModelTMitch
I have just secured written permission from a North Carolina based group called
The Gravy Boys, to share their song
"Model T Ford" on my website, it's got a beat and you can dance to it!! Be sure to check out their website too:
https://gravyboys.com/
Have a listen to the song:
https://www.fordmodelt.net/music.htm
The Gravy Boys hail from Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina and perform Acoustic Americana music that draws deep from the well of our country’s diverse musical heritage. Their high energy shows feature heartfelt vocal harmonies, boot-stomping rhythms, lively stage banter, and honest musicianship.
The Gravy Boys are story tellers who spin their tales through tight, brother-duet vocals over a vintage acoustic backdrop. They take classic American themes and bring them into the present day, with an authentic passion that resonates with all who listen.