The Palomar

A couple of weeks ago, I was looking through my LPs. Some of you might not even be familiar with LPs, or long-playing, 33-1/3 records. They were introduced around 1950, a major innovation in recording technology. At first, there were 10-inch LPs, soon followed by 12-inch LPs. Most of my record collection is on 12-inch LPs. There are a handful of 10-inch LPs, too, which I bought when I began collecting records in 1950.

As I looked through my LPs, I was struck by the number of big band radio broadcasts that were among them. I began pulling them out and looking at them. Then it occurred to me that it would be fun to build a web site featuring these broadcasts.

I've named it "The Palomar" in honor of the great ballroom in Los Angeles that played a pivotal role in launching the Swing Era, thanks to Benny Goodman's engagement there in August 1935. Take a look at it when you can. Here is its web address (URL):

http://milliondreamsago.net

Stop by often!

Cordially,

George Spink
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