I love hearing the voices of the past. I can imagine my dad and grandparents sitting by the radio in the living room and paralyzed by Murrow's voice. Thank you for sharing.
I remember as a little kid at my Grandma's kitchen table maybe 5 or 6 yrs. old as she worked. She would have the radio on and I would here the news. I always like the intro music and dynamics, nothing like today, unfortunately
I bought this set at a yard sale when I was a kid. They were the only 78-speed LP's I owned. Learned a lot of history from them. Of course, that was long before the Internet and RUclips.
I have them re-recorded on 33 rpm. I've collected much of this material, Fred Friendly, and the newer editions by Cronkite. I too have learned much from these recordings, ... more than I was taught, or exposed to in high school.
Thanks for posting this album of amazing historical audio documents. It has not been long that man could hear with his own ears the voices of previous generations...
I just love this old wartime broadcasts.....unbelievable history.....wish more people today would listen to them....and learn what a horror world war2 was......seems like we forget after generations.
I'm a baby boomer, we had the three :"I can hear it now" albums growing up. Much more exciting and personal than the dry history presented in our grade school text books.
I have just uploaded the 'Sounds Of Time' the British version covering 1933-1949, 'I Can Hear It Now' focuses on the period from the US where as 'Sounds Of Time' focuses on the British angle, there are a few speeches the same but if anyone could mix these two albums together it would make a great history of WW2 and it's build up. A great upload, thanks. I was unaware of this set until a comment on my upload. I will have to look out for a copy.
Edward R. Murrow started his broadcasting in the area where Northwest Public Broadcasting in Pullman, WA stands today and where the Edward R. Murrow College of Broadcasting remains active.
St John 3:16! 💞 Oh how I wish you will meet JESUS BEFORE you leave HERE! Murrow is LONG gone. GOD will stand FOREVER! He will never leave us or forsake us. 🙏🙌
When the war started Daddy was 16. When he made 17 he found a way to join the Navy! He served overseas, but got in trouble over racial issues and ended up in the brig. When he came home there were no jobs. Poor thing. After fighting so hard for another's freedom he came home to work in a coal yard. He came into the nursery at the hospital to see me in "47 filled with coal dust! He watched me through the window, like Desi when little Ricky was born. But I'm glad to say that Daddy received JESUS through me before he went Home to PARADISE in 2010! GLORY! If we have it hard down HERE, then die and go to Hell, THAT'S TOO MUCH HELL! AMEN! HALLELUJAH! 🙏🙌👏💞
Your GE VR II is set to a microgroove stylus...I assume you are using a standard groove stylus in both cantilevers... I congratulate you on obtaining one of the best 78 player for the money. It sounds pretty good. You have managed to lower your motor rumble quite well. The GE VR II is a great cartridge -I have several VR IIs, as well as the VR 1000 (the stereo version). I was able to acquire super high quality, hand made, nude diamond stylus for the VR II from Expert Stylus in Surrey. The price was only $90 / stylus, but this was a-ways back. I had to supply cantilevers, however, Mr. Hodgeson told me that he now has his own cantilevers. I use Thorens TD124s that I acquired well before eBay. I do not recommend the Thorens TD 124 now because they are far overpriced. It also took me several years to learn how to properly rebuild them. I recommend the Technics 10D. It has a 50 lb flywheel, direct drive and a PLL DC power supply. A 10D will outperform the venerable RCA 70. (believe it or not). Although, I prefer the RCA, simply because it is more fun, and you will not need to build a massive base for an RCA 70. When they appear, they are fairly priced, but will require serious rebuilding. You gotta' know your stuff. Look for one that is dusty and has NOT been fiddled with. On eBay, the Technic 10Ds sell for a reasonable price. As the finest broadcast table ever made, $2000 - $3000 is a fair price. They do require a massive base. Buy a furniture cabinet and use sandbags or bricks to weigh it down. Alas, the Thorens TD124s have mostly been poorly rebuilt and are WAAY overpriced. Many have been repainted by idiots who rebuild them with Windex.
"And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:15! REPENT and RECEIVE JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOUR to have your name secured in His Book of Life! Time is winding up.
I love hearing the voices of the past. I can imagine my dad and grandparents sitting by the radio in the living room and paralyzed by Murrow's voice. Thank you for sharing.
I remember as a little kid at my Grandma's kitchen table maybe 5 or 6 yrs. old as she worked. She would have the radio on and I would here the news. I always like the intro music and dynamics, nothing like today, unfortunately
This is started my interest in history. It's disappointing so few listen to it...those who ignore the past are doomed to repeat it.
I bought this set at a yard sale when I was a kid. They were the only 78-speed LP's I owned. Learned a lot of history from them. Of course, that was long before the Internet and RUclips.
"78 - SPEED LP's" IS A MISNOMER.
@@artshifrin3053 - True, 78 is def not 'long play'
I have them re-recorded on 33 rpm. I've collected much of this material, Fred Friendly, and the newer editions by Cronkite. I too have learned much from these recordings, ... more than I was taught, or exposed to in high school.
I downloaded this and converted it to an mp3 file to listen to it whenever I want. Thank you so much. It's like a time machine!!
Thanks for posting this album of amazing historical audio documents.
It has not been long that man could hear with his own ears the voices of previous generations...
I am so proud to call Edward R. Murrow my fellow Southerner!
I just love this old wartime broadcasts.....unbelievable history.....wish more people today would listen to them....and learn what a horror world war2 was......seems like we forget after generations.
WOW what an amazing recording of the 5 disc set, great work
I'm a baby boomer, we had the three :"I can hear it now" albums growing up. Much more exciting and personal than the dry history presented in our grade school text books.
thank you thank you. AWESOME
I have just uploaded the 'Sounds Of Time' the British version covering 1933-1949, 'I Can Hear It Now' focuses on the period from the US where as 'Sounds Of Time' focuses on the British angle, there are a few speeches the same but if anyone could mix these two albums together it would make a great history of WW2 and it's build up. A great upload, thanks. I was unaware of this set until a comment on my upload. I will have to look out for a copy.
"There were giants in the earth in those days."
Thank you so much for posting this. It is greatly appreciated.
Edward R. Murrow started his broadcasting in the area where Northwest Public Broadcasting in Pullman, WA stands today and where the Edward R. Murrow College of Broadcasting remains active.
I own this set. It's amazing
Love that Garrard turntable... Beauty!
Garrard made some great 78 playeryers. Somewhere on You Tube there is a video of those who re build these, some are in consoles.
I'M GUESSING THE GARRARD IS FROM THE EARLY 1960'S, JUST GUESSING. NICE IT HAS A CUEING LEVER
I just got this and the second set for free in a box or 78s
Those were the only "78" sets released. The third volume (1919-1932) was issued in 1950 on LP only.
Ed Murrow is like the voice of God to me.
St John 3:16! 💞
Oh how I wish you will meet JESUS BEFORE you leave HERE! Murrow is LONG gone. GOD will stand FOREVER! He will never leave us or forsake us. 🙏🙌
JESUS is RETURNING SOON! ALLELUIA! 🙏🙌
When the war started Daddy was 16. When he made 17 he found a way to join the Navy! He served overseas, but got in trouble over racial issues and ended up in the brig. When he came home there were no jobs. Poor thing. After fighting so hard for another's freedom he came home to work in a coal yard. He came into the nursery at the hospital to see me in "47 filled with coal dust! He watched me through the window, like Desi when little Ricky was born. But I'm glad to say that Daddy received JESUS through me before he went Home to PARADISE in 2010! GLORY! If we have it hard down HERE, then die and go to Hell, THAT'S TOO MUCH HELL! AMEN! HALLELUJAH! 🙏🙌👏💞
I too have a Garrad, built like a TANK !
Was this on CD? I had this album on vinyl in the '70s. Thanks to MP3 technology, tons of material of this vintage can be had cheaply.
No it was on 78 RPM and 33 1/3 RPM records
Originally released in 1948. The "actualities" were culled from radio transcriptions and newsreel soundtracks.
Robert Trout's Japanese surrender report was a re-creation.
Apparently, they didn't have the original CBS transcription of it on hand.
Your GE VR II is set to a microgroove stylus...I assume you are using a standard groove stylus in both cantilevers...
I congratulate you on obtaining one of the best 78 player for the money.
It sounds pretty good. You have managed to lower your motor rumble quite well.
The GE VR II is a great cartridge -I have several VR IIs, as well as the VR 1000 (the stereo version).
I was able to acquire super high quality, hand made, nude diamond stylus for the VR II from Expert Stylus in Surrey. The price was only $90 / stylus, but this was a-ways back. I had to supply cantilevers, however, Mr. Hodgeson told me that he now has his own cantilevers.
I use Thorens TD124s that I acquired well before eBay. I do not recommend the Thorens TD 124 now because they are far overpriced. It also took me several years to learn how to properly rebuild them.
I recommend the Technics 10D. It has a 50 lb flywheel, direct drive and a PLL DC power supply. A 10D will outperform the venerable RCA 70. (believe it or not). Although, I prefer the RCA, simply because it is more fun, and you will not need to build a massive base for an RCA 70. When they appear, they are fairly priced, but will require serious rebuilding. You gotta' know your stuff. Look for one that is dusty and has NOT been fiddled with.
On eBay, the Technic 10Ds sell for a reasonable price. As the finest broadcast table ever made, $2000 - $3000 is a fair price. They do require a massive base. Buy a furniture cabinet and use sandbags or bricks to weigh it down.
Alas, the Thorens TD124s have mostly been poorly rebuilt and are WAAY overpriced. Many have been repainted by idiots who rebuild them with Windex.
I Have this set and will be willing to sell it.
Is this 78 rpm?
Sure is
Wheres "HIS Masters Voice"--' RCA VICTOR ,,,,
St John 3:16! 💞
JESUS is RETURNING SOON! 🙏🙌
"And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."
Revelation 20:15!
REPENT and RECEIVE JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOUR to have your name secured in His Book of Life!
Time is winding up.
Sure as hell is not the battle of Brittin... very disappointing.