Big Band, Swing, 40's Music...

[cinderella]

For lovers of Swing Era, 40's music...post your faves here. This is your grandparents music...but still such a joy to listen to. Nothing beats the old standards - now, this IS music!! I'll start with Artie Shaw's rendition of Glenn Miller's 'Moonglow'.

I know, it's prob 'cornball' stuff to most of you, but there's something so special about this music. I love it, and if it's new for you, I hope you learn to love it too.
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[Luv]

YouTube - Andrews Sisters' "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Of Company B"

[cinderella]

Thank you so much for participating, Luv, and for your contribution - always loved The Andrews Sisters.

Here's a war song by a very young Peggy Lee.
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YouTube - Andrews Sisters' "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Of Company B" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pfCFU3Mqww&feature=player_detailpage)

[cinderella]

"The world will always welcome lovers, as time goes by."

Everybody's favorite song, from everybody's favorite movie - Casablanca!

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[Mitmo01]

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[cinderella]

I love Jo Stafford too! Keep those 40's tunes coming!!! :)

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[Mitmo01]

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[cinderella]

Mitmo, those are some awesome tunes, please keep 'em coming!

Here's another Glenn Miller offering...'Serenade in Blue' - beautiful!

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[Mitmo01]

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[cinderella]

Mitmo - thank you, thank you, thank you!! for introducing me to these wonderful artists - never heard of them, but if it hadn't been for you, I would never know (from one who thinks she knows it all! lol)

I loved the first offering - thank you so much!

The Sheik of Araby I've heard before and love. You know that song was inspired by all the hoopla made by Rudolf Valentino's starring in 'The Sheik' - a silent film of the 20's - he had women all over the world swooning! So sad he died so young.

The last, 'Georgia on My Mind' - I had no idea that song went so far back. I first heard it by Ray Charles - thought he had originated it. Boy, do I have alot to learn!!!

Again, thank you so much for your offerings, Mitmo. I am an enlightened girl!! :)

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[cinderella]

HEY MONTY!!! I see you!!!!
Welcome to the thread - it's been a very long time, my friend. So glad to see you here!
Cinderella, aka 'Carmin'

[Rockinonahigh]

The Glen Miller Band will be at the Horseshoe casino before long,I am calling to see when the dates are and when the tickets go on sale...saw this on a eletronic bill bord going over the bridge yesterday,to much trafic to get a better look.Oh,I have tons of cassets of big band misic,Jimmy Dorsey,Glen Miller,Benny Goodmay ect...nothing comes close to the smooth swinging hype of big band music.

[Starbuck]

Thank you so much for the thread, cinderella! I love this kind of music, I really relaxes me.

[justpjhere]

TOOOOTALLY love this music...kudos for the thread...:hangloose:

[diamondrose]

fantastic thread!!! Love the music!

[Venus007]

I grew up listening to this music and I love it madly!

If someone wants to turn me to putty in their hands just dance with me in the living room to this song. . .
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[Daktari]

If I might make so bold as to post modern interpretations of this wonderful music.

YouTube - The Puppini Sisters - Mr Sandman

YouTube - Sh Boom (Life Could Be A Dream) - The Overtones This video is adorable and highly recommended viewing. You'll see why when you watch it.

[waxnrope]

Uh oh! I cannot believe someone started a thread solely dedicated to BB and swing music! I could break out in song ... "heaven, I'm in heaven ..."
I may contribute a bit of history now and then ... I am a dancer, and swing (not east coast ... yawn ... but Lindy Hop) ... is my favorite ... and I learned from a master, an original, a man who is a piece of history, Frankie Manning. The music came about FOR the dancers. And I have some contributions to make here. From my tastes and perspectives.
Mitmo, ya captured it (for me). You go, hon!!! :) :clap: :clap:
*running to YouTube ...* :lol2:

[MadiT]

I too grew up on this music. My mother came of age during this era. So....not only was it always heard in our house, she taught me to dance in our living room.
My favorite.....

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[waxnrope]

This is Frankie (the old cat in the blue shirt) teaching a line dance called the shim sham ... he took this dance all across the world.
Sorry, it's a music thread, but this is music one MOVES to, right?

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and, yeah, I got a zoot suit ... :)

[waxnrope]

One place to get da music ...
http://www.downhomemusic.com/
Down Home Music is in El Cerrito, CA. It's a great place where, unlike most, you can actually ask someone about a specific genre' of music and, THEY KNOW! Each employee has a particular area, or genre, that they know really well. They are great on the phone, you can order on phone or on line. They have an EXTENSIVE vinyl record collection in the back.
They do not solely sell BB/swing. They sell C&W, World Music, etc. Just not pop, rap, or whatever is currently played on the radio. Great resource ... that is under threat of closure due to hard economic times. If you think that you'd like to purchase music, please consider Down Home Music.

[waxnrope]

My African Grey parrot, Shuma, actually dances to this song and makes finger popping noise with her beak! :rofl:
This is "our" preferred version of Roll em Pete, by Count Basie and Joe Williams... the video is unimportant to me ... don't know what the heck they're doing ...

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I'll go away now ... k? :)

[cinderella]

Absolutely!! And thank you, Incubus. These two tunes are really from the 50's - I remember listening to them when I was just a kid.

I'd like to stick to the format and purpose of the thread, tho. Thanks for participating. :)

If I might make so bold as to post modern interpretations of this wonderful music.

YouTube - The Puppini Sisters - Mr Sandman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DlHmoYP7V4)

YouTube - Sh Boom (Life Could Be A Dream) - The Overtones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciVVeo7AQZE) This video is adorable and highly recommended viewing. You'll see why when you watch it.

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

Cinderella, Amor mio
I love your thread !! I will post my favorite soon.
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[cinderella]

...with stills of classic Hollywood 'pearls' - they just don't make women like that anymore!! Such beauty, elegance, and sexiness, but always with Class!

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[cinderella]

Thank you, pj, glad you are enjoying it. Looking forward to your offerings. :)

TOOOOTALLY love this music...kudos for the thread...:hangloose:

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

YouTube - The Powers Girl - Benny Goodman

YouTube - SWING BIG BANDS en Vintage Music

For starters:dance2:

[MadiT]

love this tune from Glenn Miller and I love this video from "Orchestra Wives".
you get to see Glenn himself play and Tex Benecke do his crooning


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[cinderella]

You're very welcome, Starbuck. It's so exciting to see how many of you love this music as much as I do. Thanks for participating. I look forward to hearing your favorites!

Thank you so much for the thread, cinderella! I love this kind of music, I really relaxes me.

[cinderella]

...early in her career, before Hollywood came knocking and made her one of the most famous black women in movies - what a beauty she was!

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[cinderella]

I LOVE 'Orquestra Wives'. TCM shows it every now and then, and I always try to catch it when it's on. Did you get a gander at Jackie Gleason (of 'The Honeymooners' fame) playing the bass fiddle? I love this tune too! Thanks for posting it, Madi. Looking forward to more!

love this tune from Glenn Miller and I love this video from "Orchestra Wives".
you get to see Glenn himself play and Tex Benecke do his crooning


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[cinderella]

Thank you, papi. 'In The Mood' indeed!!! Love it!!!

YouTube - The Powers Girl - Benny Goodman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwHOIJ9HPrc)

YouTube - SWING BIG BANDS en Vintage Music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IebackS9RPc)

For starters:dance2:

[cinderella]

A vitamin pill with legs indeed!!!

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[waxnrope]

or, in this case, feet ... for lindy hoppers. In the long version, I get half way thru, then want to call 911 :lol2: Great BB sound

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[waxnrope]

One of the BB sounds, the "Latin" music of the 40s, was called Cubop - a fusion of Latin American and African music ... but I can't find any originals on YouTube. Anyone have posts for this?

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

YouTube - ELLA MAE MORSE ~ THE THRILL IS GONE ~ 1942

July 20,1942 Sad song But what a beautiful voice

[cinderella]

Loved this! She's a new one for me, but I love her voice too. Here's another popular tune of the day by her - for my honey 'cowboy'. :)

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YouTube - ELLA MAE MORSE ~ THE THRILL IS GONE ~ 1942 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-CqEY0ShTA)

July 20,1942 Sad song But what a beautiful voice

[Fancy]

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This fella SwingMan1937 on youtube posts a lot of neat ones from his vinyl collection. It's one of my favorite subscriptions.

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[Fancy]

one stuck in my head....

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[cinderella]

Thank you, Fancy for contributing - I love Helen Forest!

Here's something from Dorothy Collins - a new discovery for me. :)

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[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

Enjoy

YouTube - MACHITO NORO MORALES ORCH Como Yo No Hay Quien Baile El Muñeco
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YouTube - Tito Puente - El Cumbanchero
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YouTube - Los Chucos Suaves (Lalo Guerrero Y Sus Cinco Lobos) Mexican

[Venus007]

Thank you for posting that Tito Puente! I had heard of him but don't know much about him. I am looking forward to what I find!
This thread is sure making my I-pod full and it is wonderful.


Enjoy

YouTube - Tito Puente - El Cumbanchero (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6fhsmVyNaw)
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[Venus007]

Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with vocals and trumpet by Louis Armstrong
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Duke Ellington:
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[Jaques]

.....love it all, artie shaw, benny goodman, glenn miller, the andrews sisters, grew up after the war in the 50's listening to all that stuff on the "wireless" as it was called.............I particularly love the musichall stuff though, heres Ella Shields with "Burlington Bertie" - i used to do this in drag but this is one of the originals..................enjoy
YouTube - Berlington Bertie

[cinderella]

Jaques, I loved this! Thanks for contributing it. Funny, I recently saw a movie starring Betty Grable, Dan Daily, et al called 'Mother Wore Tights', and they sang this song. I also have heard it by Julie Andrews in The Star. I had no idea it goes back so far in time. I hope you will continue to post your favorites.

.....love it all, artie shaw, benny goodman, glenn miller, the andrews sisters, grew up after the war in the 50's listening to all that stuff on the "wireless" as it was called.............I particularly love the musichall stuff though, heres Ella Shields with "Burlington Bertie" - i used to do this in drag but this is one of the originals..................enjoy
YouTube - Berlington Bertie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1JxKPYrJY)

[cinderella]

Venus, thank you so much for participating, and for your contributions. I love Jimmy Dorsey, and Louis Armstrong. These are great tunes! :)

Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with vocals and trumpet by Louis Armstrong
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Duke Ellington:
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[cinderella]

Doris Day.

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[tiggs]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful thread Cinderella.

I just adore this music and have spent the evening smiling and 'bopping' to some fabulous music, thank you to everyone for being so generous in sharing your favorites.

There are so many that I love but here are few of my favorites:

YouTube - Billie Holiday - The Very Thought of You

YouTube - 'Black Betty' LEADBELLY, Blues Legend

Again thank you all for the wonderful music

[tiggs]

Another one from way back in the day, the original artist is not someone most would think his name was Leadbelly.

YouTube - leadbelly - house of the rising sun

[Fancy]

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Swing Time in the Rockies :)

[cinderella]

Thank you Tiggs & Fancy for your continued interest in this thread. It's hard to keep it alive. Not too many know, or like this music, so I hope you, and others, will continue posting fab 40's tunes of the Swing Era. :)

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

Thank you for posting that Tito Puente! I had heard of him but don't know much about him. I am looking forward to what I find!
This thread is sure making my I-pod full and it is wonderful.

This is not a song from the 40's but since you enjoyed Tito Puente very much I thought I could share with you all this one of Tito and his daughter.

YouTube - Tito Puente, Millie P, and the Poncho Sanchez Orchestra

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

YouTube - Agustín Lara: Piensa en mí - Versión original

YouTube - AGUSTIN LARA - AMOR DE MIS AMORES

YouTube - Nat King Cole ~ Perfidia

[Sweet_Amor_Taino]

YouTube - Doris Day: If I Give My Heart To You


Doris Day one of my favorite ladies !!

[Fancy]

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rest in peace - Hugh Martin

[cinderella]

Wow! This song came out the year I was born!! Pretty old tune, not to mention yours truly, lol. Maybe I should also post this on the '60's plus' thread, lol
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[Fancy]

Swingman on youtube has been recording and posting a lot lately. This guy must have an amazing collection!

http://www.youtube.com/user/SwingMan1937

Enjoy!

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[cinderella]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!! Never heard it before, but it is wonderful! Thanks for posting it, Fancy, and for bumping up the thread. Wish more folks would share their faves on here. This music is golden - it will never die!

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[JAGG]

This is way before my time. But this music will always have a very special and personal meaning to me.

[Fancy]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!! Never heard it before, but it is wonderful! Thanks for posting it, Fancy, and for bumping up the thread. Wish more folks would share their faves on here. This music is golden - it will never die!

There are several channels on youtube where vintage record collectors record/play their vinyl. I've discovered so much that new-old music that way!

I really enjoyed this piece, too. It has charm. :)

[atomiczombie]

I have more good old fashioned jazz on my ipod than any other type of music. Ella is my favorite singer of all time. Lady Day, Duke, Count Basie, Cole Porter, Pops, give me those any day over the stuff that's on the radio today. I like contemporary jazz artists too, such as Jane Monheit, John Pizzarelli, Michael Buble, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Harry Connick Jr. This music is pure magic!

[ScandalAndy]

My fave is Benny Goodman's "Puttin on the Ritz", which, unfortunately, I can only find as part of a tap solo video (coincidentally, she's quite good, but i really just wanted the song).

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Other favorites I've been known to sing along with in the car are:

Janis Segal: Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen

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Etta James: At Last (is this too recent?)

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Billie Holiday: The Very Thought of You

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I'm going to have to go home and check my ipod for more, this thread is great, thank you!!!

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[deb_U_taunt]

Newer group, but a pleasant blast from the past:

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I am also guilty of loving early 60's rat pack

[T4Texas]

Cry Me a River is a great song. It has been done in several versions, most notably, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London and Joe Cocker. I love them all but think Julie London's is probably the best.
I love big band and am fond of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman and the Andrews Sisters in particular. I recall being in high school and buying The Boogie Woogie Bugle boy by Bette Midler and while playing it one night my dad stuck his head in the door because all he had ever heard from my room was stuff like Alice Cooper and Led Zeppelin. He asked what it was because he thought it was the Andrews sisters and that was HIS music. We bonded there for just a sec I think.

[Fancy]

When music was real.
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[Queerasfck]

For fans of music from the 1920-1950's this is a great radio program airing live on Saturday nights from 7 pm to 12 midnight. You can also listen to it during the week thru the archived files. Big band, swing and more. I love it.

Click here. (http://www.kuow.org/swing_years.php)

[atomiczombie]

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Now if I could just get her to leave her husband and marry me.. hehe. But seriously, she is one of the best contemporary jazz singers today.

[Fancy]

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[Tommi]

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[atomiczombie]

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This is a lovely example of Billie's voice before she wrecked it with heroin.

[cinderella]

Hopefully some folks out there will appreciate this immortal music. It doesn't matter how much time has gone by, this music stands on it's own because it is beautiful and enduring. I hope some of you will agree, and post some of your favorites.

I just discovered this artist today, and I am madly in love with her singing & style. Her phrasing is incredible, and her clear and crystal voice is just wonderful. I hope you like her as well. Here she is world - Maxine Sullivan. African American b. 1911, d. 1987, but her music endures!

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[cinderella]

at the 'Big Band' era, but it was a song written by the great Hoagy Carmichael, back in the 30's I believe. So many have recorded this song, but I love Doris Day's rendition - I guess because I just love Doris Day. :)
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[Fancy]

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[Tcountry]

will always be my fav....actually got to play it in high school jazz band

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[Fancy]

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[1QuirkyKiwi]

I’ve somehow missed this thread! I’m a passionate music lover and grew up with Musicians in the family – I was mostly surrounded by Classical, Opera, Jazz and traditional Maori waiata (songs/music). I still continue to listen to these fantastic (I feel) music and have uploaded a lot to my laptop and MP3 and phone to listen to. My phone’s ring tone is Tequila by the Champs – I’ve loved that song since I was little dancing happily away, lol!

Among my vast music collection I have Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Matt Munro, Jim Reeves, Doris Day, Marie Ellington, Peggy Lee and Rosemary Clooney.

I often play these greats and Classical at work and when I’m volunteering at the Disabled Art Studio – the music has a very soothing effect on everyone and I’ve seen a few people who’ve said they hated this kind of music dancing along and quietly singing, lol!

I have some modern Jazz, but, rarely listen to it.

[Fancy]

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[Kätzchen]

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1945.,,,,,, Kitty Kallen with the Henry James Orchestra

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