Episode 328, Now the Words

20/05/2025 58 min
Episode 328, Now the Words

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Episode Synopsis

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



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