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PVGCDB is a searchable database of curated audio and video recordings of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club, maintained by alumni, family and friends. Currently offering:

2229 categorized recordings; 85 hours of music. Subscribe for monthly email digest.


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Remembering Ken Knowles

Al Stewart's poignant 4 minute introduction of Kenny Knowles during his final End of Season performance. Al praises Kenny as an outstanding collegiate entertainer, sharing his achievements of standing ovations across the nation. Kenny is described as a model of American youth with aspirations to teach English. Kenny’s farewell performance marks his transition to Walton, Indiana. Continue reading

on: 5/10/2025, by: Paul L., 0 comments

AVX60

Exploring a totally rad mix tape from the 80s. Continue reading

on: 4/24/2025, by: Paul L., 0 comments


Recent Videos

125th Anniversary Performance

In the fall of 2018, the Purdue Varsity Glee Club celebrated its 125th anniversary. This video is a portion of that performance at the Elliott Hall of Music.

by: Paul L.  |  10/18/2018  |  0 comments  |  Category: Performance Footage

Glee Club Hall of Fame induction of Paul Larson

Glee Club Hall of Fame induction of Paul Larson

by: Paul L.  |  3/7/2025  |  1 comment  |  Category: Performance Footage

Funeral Service for Bill Allen

Funeral Liturgy in thankful remembrance for the life of Bill Allen. November 25, 2024.

by: Paul L.  |  2/8/2025  |  1 comment  |  Category: Performance Footage


Latest Comments

From the entry 'Funeral Service for Bill Allen'.

Outstanding tribute by the men who were able to attend. Very touching and appropriate. Thank you so much for sharing this here for those of us that were unable to attend.

By CarlWhite1977 on 08/19/2025;

From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'.

How long was I associated with PMO and never knew the Freshman initiation hazing perpetrated by Bill Luhman (and probably by APS before him)!!! what great stories…
Thanks for the memories.
Kevin (eldest son of Mickey McGuire)

By McGuire69 on 08/19/2025;

From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'.

Jeff:

Freshman year Fall 1981.  Bill Luhman calls “Them There Eyes” - the entire ensemble runs off stage NOT as rehearsed….

Welcome to PVG!!

By Kenny Birk on 08/19/2025;

From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'.

I was 100% on stage with Paul Larson when Brian 100% called “Rhythm of Life” on Slater Hill, and I knew 0% of the words. The song is incredible, but know that I’m laughing in my living room, by myself, remembering how lost I was from the get-go, only to figuratively hear “FINISH HIM” (Mortal Kombat style) as we got to the “You will make a new sensation” section.

Brutal and glorious, all in the same take. What a memory. What a song.

By Mike Allen on 08/18/2025;

From the entry 'Rhythm Of Life'.

Paul, your comment made me laugh! Bill Luhman enjoyed doing the same thing to freshmen on their first specialty show, only he used Them There Eyes which required everyone to run into the audience, pick a lady, and sing to her on bended knee, none of which any of the freshmen had any clue about. Afterwards Bill just laughed and said to the audience, “Could you tell who the freshmen were?”

By cjeffboice on 08/18/2025;


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title rec date era
Indianapolis Indeed 1989
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Walkin’ My Baby Back Home 1989
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I Believe In Music 1989
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I Hear Music 1989
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Blessed Be the Lord God of Sabbaoth 1989
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Rock a My Soul 1989
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Little Innocent Lamb 1989
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The Long Day Closes 1989
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Rhythm of Life 1989
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Devotion 1989
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Czech Dance Song 1989
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The Eagle 1989
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What Part of Indiana Do You Come From? 1989
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I Want The Lord To Be Near 1989
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If You Believe (Todd Miller) 1989
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Brothers in Song Sing On 1989
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Love Walked In 1989
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Back Home Again in Indiana 1989
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Cohan Medley 1989
(Added Apr 2025)
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Thanks Be to God 1989
(Added Apr 2025)
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Saturday Afternoons 1989
(Added Apr 2025)
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Purdue Hymn 1989
(Added Apr 2025)
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All Through the Night 1989
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Seeing Nellie Home 1989
(Added Apr 2025)
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Prayer from Lohengrin (truncated) 1989
(Added Apr 2025)
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Late 80s Mix Tape (collection) (AVX60)
1989
(Added Apr 2025)
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Purdue Hymn (Acapella) 1990s Brian Breed
Hail Purdue 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
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Battle Hymn of the Republic 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
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Mississippi Squirrel Revival (Brian Holstine) 1987
(Added Jan 2025)
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