Paul Whiteman's Forever Tops

Hey, Straw

English · Music, Radio

Paul Whiteman's Forever Tops is a musical radio program associated with bandleader Paul Whiteman. Its listening experience centers on popular songs and orchestral performance, bringing the sound of a dance-band leader and his musicians to the radio.

The title identifies this recording with “Hey, Straw.” The program offers a glimpse of the era’s broadcast music entertainment, where familiar songs and arranged ensemble playing provide the focus.

Whiteman’s polished band sound makes this a fitting choice for listeners interested in early radio music and the popular orchestral style of the late 1930s.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.