The Big Band and Swing Podcast
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Two Erskines and a Wingy (Show 223)
Features vintage recordings by Erskine Hawkins, Erskine Butterfield and Jesse Stone. We also listen to a Soundie by Wingy Manone.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The music featur
How Lucky You Are (Show 222)
Features vintage music by Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway and Louis Jordan. We also listen to an old ad from Avalon Cigarettes.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The music featured in this
Are You Jumping, Jack? (Show 221)
Features vintage recordings by Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Boyd Raeburn. We also listen to a Soundie by Les Brown and learn which chewing gum makes your breath "kissing sweet".Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. L
The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #391 - Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey
In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #391 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. (E036)* The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcas
Chicken Shacks and Cement Mixers (Show 220)
Features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Abe Lyman. We also hear a Soundie by Mabel Lee and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The
Let Yourself Go, Honey (Show 219)
Features vintage recordings by Gene Krupa, Vincent Lopez and George Paxton. We also listen to a Soundie by Noble Sissle and learn the benefits of Fitch Shaving Cream.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at
Some Lesser Talked About Names (Show 218)
Features vintage music by Wilbert Baranco and His Rhythm Bombardiers, The Tune Twisters and Buddy Weed. We also hear an old ad spot from Dentyne Gum.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com
Shy, But I Try (Show 217)
Features vintage music by Les Brown, Cab Calloway and Vaughn Monroe . We also learn how shyness can be crippling for both children and adults.Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The
The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #439 - Count Basie, Light Crust Doughboys
In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #439 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Count Basie and His Orchestra along with The Light Crust Dough Boys. (E035)* The musical performances and recordings featured in this
Hey, Let's Go To Town (Show 216)
Features vintage music by Tony Pastor, Johnny Long and Les Elgart. We also learn about the show "Let's Go To Town".Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com.* The music featured in this pod