anyone know the story of this Hudson sheet music?

[nhp1127]

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I probably paid too much for this but what the hey. It has a 1948 Commodore on it which is why I wanted it. Anyone know what these were about? Maybe a Hudson jingle for radio advertising? Niels

[harry54]

Niels,
That's awesome. I wonder the same thing. Would love to know what the song sounded like.
Joe

[Packard8]

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I probably paid too much for this but what the hey. It has a 1948 Commodore on it which is why I wanted it. Anyone know what these were about? Maybe a Hudson jingle for radio advertising? Niels

That was their ad slogan at the time. I have a postcard advert and a lapel button with "This time it's Hudson" from the same period. It would be interesting to actually hear the song, maybe it was used on radio and TV?

PS, I've seen an old TV clip of the Andrews Sisters singing:

"Longer...Lower...Wider...the 49 Hudson is the car for you"

[Jon B]

Someone in the Club belonged to a small singing group in the midwest, and several years ago just for fun they recorded the song on tape, along with some better-known songs. Maybe someone will recall that person's name.

The "Andrews Sisters" clip was from a 1966 Volkswagen TV commercial called "The 1949 Auto Show" -- as far as I know, it was merely the fabrication of Bob Kuperman of the ad agency Doyle Dane Bernbach.

[Packard8]

Jon,

Thanks for jogging my memory re the “Andrews Sisters”, now I remember the VW ad. If it was a reenactment it was pretty well done, with the “Sisters” singing in front of a ‘49 sedan as I recall.

[51hornetA]

Niels,

if you're handy with a piano maybe you can record a version for us. I am sure we would all apppreciate you singing the song for us now that you have the music.

[nhp1127]

Niels,

if you're handy with a piano maybe you can record a version for us. I am sure we would all apppreciate you singing the song for us now that you have the music.

The only one that I would put thru that torture would be my ex-wife or a clerk at the local DMV...

Seriously though, my neighbor is a professional singer and plays the piano so I am going to ask her to record it. Should be interesting. I was thinking that I could then put it on a phone answering machine and you guys could simply call the phone number to hear it. Niels

[rambos_ride]

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I probably paid too much for this but what the hey. It has a 1948 Commodore on it which is why I wanted it. Anyone know what these were about? Maybe a Hudson jingle for radio advertising? Niels
I don't think you paid too much - I'd think these would be pretty rare to come by...

[Hudzilla]

Jon, The reference to the jingle for the VW ad was correct, but the year wasn't. I well remember the ad and the affiliated Time magazine ad featuring several B&W photos of various cars from 1949 like Packard, DeSoto and Hudson asking the question"Where are they all now?". Well I've got one for them where are all your beatles now?!!!! This ad in print featuring the jingle and B&W print was from 1970.

[EssexAdv]

The price you paid is about right. There were 2 editions of the sheet music. The one you won is the 2nd edition. They are the more common of the 2. However the price does not change drastically for the 1st version. You would pay about $50.00 for the 1st and $40.00 for the 2nd edition.

I have 1 of the 1st edition and 2 of the 2nd. Probably should sell the other 2nd edition. Hmmm.

[51hornetA]

Neils,

seeing as you have the music already and if you have a barn I will come down and we can put on a musical. I am sure some of the other folk on here will join in. Think of it as Wizard of Oz meets Rent. LOL people will pay big bucks to see this I am certain.

[nhp1127]

I got the sheet music in the mail. Here are the words to the radio jingle- it is for the introduction of the new 1948 Hudson Stepdown.... The title is "This time it's Hudson". Words and music by Harry Gaines Copyrighted 1947

Have you heard about the new sensation. Have you read about the new creation. The Hudson Automobile. Just get behind the wheel! Wanna drive wanna drive a Hudson Automobile--- brand new six or eight. Like to ride! like to ride a Hudson Automobile---- I love that car, it's great! For I've had cars---- from A to Z. Now I vow--- Hudson is my specialty. Now let me drive a Hudson Automobile. The best! in the U.S.A. you'll see! This time it's "HUDSON" for me. Wanna me.


by the way, I'm setting these lyrics to the music of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show". Should be available on CD just in time for X-mas (LOL)! Niels

[51hornetA]

American Idol is coming up I may audition singing this song. Then when Simon says I'm crap I will give him a lesson Hudson style........I'll be swinging wildly before security get to me all the while shouting "This Time Its Hudson"

[Torq-O]

Hudson Automobilia Experts,

Hi, my name is Todd Ruel, and I'm so glad this topic came up!

I collect audio-visual items related to orphan car companies, and I would love to get your opinions about my personal "the one that got away" story.

I too have a copy of the "This Time it's Hudson" sheet music (Second Edition). Around 1998 or 1999 on ebay, I bid on a vintage recording of this song. I think it was an acetate or a commercial recording of the song. I was outbid by someone whom I think was Jim Young, but I'm not sure. (This guy was from the East Coast, but the only Jim Young I've found in the HET roster is in Canada.)

Anyway, I'm wondering if any of you collectors have ever encountered this recording at some time or another. Let me tell you, finding "The Graham-Paige March" was easier than trying to get this (or any other) Hudson recording.

Please help me with your opinions/stories/urban legends! I'm eager to hear them all! Thanks!

----Todd Ruel
www.torq-o.com

[51hornetA]

I have most of the 16 inch discs Wilding produced for Hudson's sales team. I also have all of the film reels that go with them. When I get time I am going to transfer the whole lot to DVD. I have boxes of Hudson original Lit I am going through and when I get more ready I will be uploading it to my website so If I get hit by a brand X the info will survive.

[Torq-O]

Ah, the dealer training filmstrip/record kits. They're always interesting! If you ever have a spare minute, check out what we at Torq-O did with two of the Metropolitan filmstrips (www.customflix.com/207357)

Let me ask you this: have you ever encountered any Hudson radio commercials on 16" radio transcription discs (or any other format)? I've collected Nash, AMC, Studebaker, Packard, and Kaiser-Frazer commercials, but I've never EVER seen Hudson radio commercials.

And have you ever heard of the aforementioned Hudson recording?

[51hornetA]

That Met DVD looks pretty nice.

I have also looked for the Hudson radio spots but have not found them yet. I have all of the other brand Radio commercials. I don't know why they have not appeared yet.

I had not heard of the "This Time Its Hudson" recording but I will put out some feelers to see if any of my radio historian friends have.

[nhp1127]

This is funny timing.... my "singing" neighbors were over last night having a few cocktails (5 or 6) and I showed them the music. My brother scanned the music and gave them a copy. Since they are involved in music, they have a friend with a studio who they are going to ask to record the music. I'm told it is a real "Swing" type beat. My neighbors thought it was so cool to see a Hudson Jingle and were excited to hear it (I'm sure the alcohol helped). Niels

[Torq-O]

That is so cool!

If they could do the vocal and music arrangements in the way they would have been done in 1947/48, I'd love to include it in a revision of our CD called "Orphan Sounds." (www.torq-o.com/HTML/TorqO_Store.htm)

We've been jones-ing to do a new and improved version of that CD, and we've acquired "The Graham-Paige March" and "The Henry J jingle" to accompany the already very cool "The Javelin Beat", but we cannot find any Hudson commercials or anything! All quiet on the Hudson media front. And very frustrating.

[nhp1127]

They have promised me a CD. I see them almost every day so i'll bug 'em until they comply.... Niels

[Torq-O]

Yesterday I received an email from a friend who collects a ton of old radio commercials. He said he had never seen nor heard of any Hudson radio commercials.

Can some of you Hudson veterans recall ever hearing Hudsons advertised on the radio? Did they ever sponsor any radio shows besides "B.A. Rolfe and His Terraplane Orchestra" in the 1930s?

It's hard for me to believe they would put out sheet music about the Stepdowns and never record anything else. Any opinions? (I know this isn't about the cars or the parts, but Hudson automobilia is interesting in and of itself, because there's so much of certain kinds of things and so little of other stuff.)

[nhp1127]

There is always Rock Hudson and his rendition of "Pillow Talk" but I guess that doesn't count. LOL Niels

[LanceB]

Well another copy of the sheet music is on eBay again.

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[Sarah Young]

I love neat finds like this! I mostly play trumpet, but just had a vintage piano brought into my home this weekend. So, I'm curious to learn more about this jingle!

[Jimalberta]

[QUOTE=Torq-O;16533]Yesterday I received an email from a friend who collects a ton of old radio commercials. He said he had never seen nor heard of any Hudson radio commercials.

Can some of you Hudson veterans recall ever hearing Hudsons advertised on the radio? Did they ever sponsor any radio shows besides "B.A. Rolfe and His Terraplane Orchestra" in the 1930s?

My son listens to late night radio programs from the 40's and 50's that a local radio station airs. He mentioned recently he was listening to an ad for a 1954 hudson wasp which he found interesting as that is what I drive.

[51hornetA]

Jim ask him what radio show he heard that in? I may have it and can listen to it.

[Jimalberta]

Sean he's not sure which exact show but he listens to QR770 out of calgary after midnight and they play all those "cliff hanger" radio shows about detectives and police with a narrator and sound effects etc.