Episode 328, Now the Words, showcases nine iconic swing-era big band songs like In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction and Take the A Train … and pairs them with vocal recordings that include lyrics. Performers include Jerry Vale, Frank Sinatra, The Delta Rhythm Boys, The Andrews Sisters, and Mel Torme.
45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s | ||
Episode 328 | Now the Words | |
Playlist | ||
1 | Tuxedo Junction | Glenn Miller |
2 | Tuxedo Junction | The Andrews Sisters |
3 | Opus Number One | Members of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra |
4 | Opus One | The Mills Brothers |
5 | Song of India | Glen Gray |
6 | Song of India | Mario Lanza |
7 | Take the A Train | Duke Ellington Orchestra |
8 | Take the A Train | Delta Rhythm Boys |
9 | Frenesi | Artie Shaw |
10 | Frenesi | Mel Torme & Billy May |
11 | String of Pearls | Brisbane Ballroom Dance Combo |
12 | String of Pearls | The Modernaires |
13 | Full Moon and Empty Arms | Members of the Lawrence Welk Orchestra |
14 | Full Moon and Empty Arms | Jerry Vale |
15 | In the Mood | Al Saxon Big Band |
16 | In the Mood | The Andrews Sisters |
17 | Moonlight Serenade | Glenn Miller |
18 | Moonlight Serenade | Frank Sinatra |
19 | A String of Pearls | The Glenn Miller Orchestra |