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A Closer Look At The Wurlitzer Jukebox

Filed Under : Articles by Trish
Sep.23,2010

It is interesting to note how the Wurlitzer Jukebox came into existence. Jukeboxes have been a part of the lives of many Europeans and Americans for many years. It is difficult for some to not have one around to play the music of their choice. 

The music playing machines became popular in the United States mainly in the 1930s. The word juke itself comes from an African-American word jook or juke meaning to dance. The earlier jukeboxes were not too famous because of their inability to run on electricity as none of them had been developed to work on electricity. The first one that came into extensive use was made in 1928. The so called Swing era got the whole jukebox music started and the trend continued through the 1940s, 1950s through the 60s till the rock and roll era. Read More…

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The Golden Age Of Jukeboxes

Filed Under : Articles by Trish
Sep.17,2010

In today’s world dominated by MP3 players and other digital media you would think it highly unlikely that the jukebox could survive. Yet against all odds, the traditional jukebox is still alive and kicking.

Jukeboxes are semi automated coin-operated music playing devices. The songs played by them are usually self- contained. Traditional juke boxes are designed with rounded tops and the front and sides decked with colored lighting. Their buttons are lettered and numbered so that different combinations stand for a particular song from a particular album. Read More…

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Jukeboxes And Their History

Filed Under : Articles by Trish
Jun.19,2010

Jukeboxes are not just a blast from the past. These machines which are nothing more than coin operated music boxes were a hit back in the early years of the twentieth century and still continue to be a hit whether it be originals, replicas or more advanced forms. That does not mean that the early twentieth century was the actual age of the jukeboxes. The first music boxes appeared in the 1800s but electricity was not there yet and people had to turn a crank in order to listen to any sort of clear music.

The early twentieth century, brought to the world the phonograph, and wax discs on which the songs and music were kept. All one had to do was to insert a coin, then a lever would pull a stylus that would go into the groove and then play the music out loud. Read More…

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Wurlitzer Jukeboxes – Were They The Best?

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Jun.5,2010

Jukeboxes are the machines that brought music to the world at the beginning of the last century. People were just amazed that they could control the music in a growing number of public places. They used to enjoy going to pubs just to drop a coin in a  jukebox and listen to the music that they chose because they enjoyed it. A lot of dances  have taken place to the music played by a pub or diner jukebox.

The technology of jukeboxes changed over the years; from wax discs, to vinyl records and then to CDs. Advancing technology has always had a hand in the changes of jukeboxes in their function as well as their size and shape. The classic jukeboxes seemed to be all buttons for the music lover to press in order to get the tracks they desired. Later on chrome, lights and bright colours were added as the look changed, giving rise to the bright, flashy jukeboxes we all have in our memories. Read More…

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A Jukebox In Your Home – Is That a Good Idea?

Filed Under : Articles by Trish
Jun.1,2010

Who on earth would want a jukebox in their home in the twenty first century? That’s what you are actually going to have to listen to if you try to talk your husband or wife into buying a jukebox. They might have a point or do they? Jukeboxes are considered by some people as outdated and defunct. Only a few establishments still have them in place, nobody really knows if they are still functioning or not.

But, if you are a nostalgic person and would love to have this piece of music history and the golden days around the house, you can convince him or her and go get yourself a jukebox. The great thing about jukeboxes is that they are really good looking with all the coloured lights and bright chrome features that they have. Manufacturers over the years have made a lot of effort to make the jukeboxes look as eyecatchingly good as possible. Read More…

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