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' HOW I BEGAN '

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Debroy Somers
The first personality to broadcast in this interesting series is best known to listeners as the creator and leader of the original Savoy Orpheans. While Debroy Somers was at the Savoy many who have since become famous played under his baton, including Rudy Vallee , Van Phillips , and Carroll Gibbons. But his big reputation in the world of jazz was not won in a night. Listeners will be interested to hear how Debroy Somers began.

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Savoy Orpheans.
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Debroy Somers
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Rudy Vallee
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Van Phillips
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Carroll Gibbons.
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Debroy Somers

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National Programme is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 9th March 1930 and ended on the 9th September 1939. It was replaced by BBC Home Service.

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