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This , James P. Johnson - World Broadcast Recordings ft. Unissued Tracks 1944, represents sessions recorded for the World Broadcasting System (WBS), including previously unissued alternate takes.WBS was a transcription company created in the early years of commercial radio that provided popular contemporary music programming on 16Inch discs to subscribing radio stations. These nationally syndicated music broadcasts were not commercially available to the public and are unique in this regard.The George H. Buck Jazz foundation formally purchased the World Broadcast Service company in 1969. This historic collection was sourced from existing 16Inch Acetates, Test Pressings, and World Subscription Discs, and has been beautifully restored. The is a must for any collection of swing era vocal groups. Album Tracks 1. Fate Is in Your Hands 2. Misbehavin' 3. Blue Turning Grey Over You 4. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 5. Squeeze Me 6. Honeysuckle Rose 7. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling 8. Honeysuckle Rose (Alt) 9. Keeping Out of Mischief 10. My Fate Is in Your Hands 11. Blue Turning Grey Over You 12. Squeeze Me 13. Write Myself a Letter 14. Ain't Misbehavin' 15. Snow Morning Blues 16. Carolina Shout 17. Keep Off the Grass 18. Old Fashioned Love 19. If I Could Be with You 20. Porter's Love Songriffs 21. Carolina Shout 22. Old Fashioned Love