1939 Benny Goodman - Scatter-Brain (Louise Tobin, vocal)

Time for music by the King of Swing as Benny Goodman and His Orchestra plays----and Louise Tobin sings----"Scatter-Brain."

This recording of Frankie Masters' co-composed theme song was cut in New York City on September 13, 1939 and released on Columbia #35241.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Stompin’ At The Savoy - Benny Goodman (full band vers...

Let's go "Stompin' At The Savoy" with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

Recorded in Chicago on January 24, 1936 and released on Victor #25247.

78rpm: Take Another Guess - Benny Goodman & his Orchestra with Ella Fitz...

It's time to "Take Another Guess" with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

Ella Fitzgerald handles the vocal here.

This November, 1936 recording was released on Victor #25461.

Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday "Riffin' The Scotch" (1933) HISTORIC Lady ...

Time for music by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra as the boys play----and Billie Holiday sings----"Riffin' The Scotch."

Recorded in New York City on December 18, 1933 and released in the US on Columbia 2867-D.

Billie's surname on the label was mis-spelled "Halliday."

Actually, the band the Benny led was probably a studio orchestra.

78 RPM: Benny Goodman & his Orchestra - Blue Skies (1935 version)

Time for music by The King of Swing as Benny Goodman and His Orchestra play Irving Berlin's "Blue Skies."

Recorded on June 25 1935 and released on Victor #25136.

MADHOUSE-Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (Victor-1936)

Time for music by the King of Swing as Benny Goodman and His Orchestra play "Madhouse."


Recorded on September 27, 1935 and released in March of 1936 on Victor #25268.

CLARINET A LA KING by Benny Goodman 1941

Time for "Clarinet A La King" by the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.

This 1941 recording was released on Okeh #6544.

1940 HITS ARCHIVE: How High The Moon - Benny Goodman (Helen Forrest, vocal)

Time for music by the King of Swing as Benny Goodman and His Orchestra play and Helen Forrest sings "How High The Moon."

This 1940 recording was released on Columbia #35391.

Benny Goodman & his Orchestra “A Zoot Suit” vocalist Art London on Okeh ...

Time for music from the King of Swing himself!

Here's Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with "A Zoot Suit," with Art London on the vocal.

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – Clint Neagley, Sol Kane Baritone Saxophone – Art Ralston Bass – Sid Weiss Clarinet – Benny Goodman Drums – Ralph Collier Guitar – Tom Morgan Piano – Mel Powell Tenor Saxophone – George Berg, Vido Musso Trombone – Cutty Cutshall, Lou McGarity Trumpet – Al Davis , Bernie Privin, Jimmy Maxwell

Recorded on January 23, 1942 and released on Okeh #6606.

1942 Benny Goodman - Serenade In Blue (Dick Haymes, vocal)

From the 20th Century-Fox picture Orchestra Wives (which co-starred fellow bandleader Glenn Miller), here's Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with "Serenade in Blue," with vocal by Dick Haymes.

Recorded in New York City on June 17, 1942 and released on Columbia #36622.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Swingtime In The Rockies - Benny Goodman

Time to swing with King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with "Swingtime in the Rockies."

Recorded in New York City on June 15, 1936 and released on Victor #25355.

Benny Goodman and His Orchestra "Music Hall Rag" Columbia 3011-D (1934)

Here's Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, playing his own composition, "Music Hall Rag."

Recorded on November 26, 1934 and released on Columbia #3011-D.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Goody-Goody - Benny Goodman (Helen Ward, vocal)

Time for music from the King of Swing!


Here are Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with "Goody-Goody" with vocal by Helen Ward.


Recorded in Chicago on January 24, 1936 and released on Victor #25245.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: Jersey Bounce - Benny Goodman (instrumental)

Strictly instrumental is one would call this 1942 recording of "Jersey Bounce" from the King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.


Released on Okeh #6590.

THERE'LL BE SOME CHANGES MADE by Benny Goodman 1939

Here's more music by the King of Swing!  "There'll Be Some Changes Made," as cut by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra on August 10, 1939 with Louise Tibor on the vocal.



Released on Columbia #38198.

TIME ON MY HANDS-Benny Goodman and His Orchestra (Columbia-1941)

Here's vintage music by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra from 1941, "Time On My Hands."

Released on Columbia #36180.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: The Glory Of Love - Benny Goodman (Helen Ward, vocal)

Time for music from the King of Swing as Benny Goodman and His Orchestra play Billy Hill's "The Glory of Love," with vocal by Helen Ward.



Recorded in Chicago on April 23, 1936 and released on Victor #25316.

1938 HITS ARCHIVE: Don’t Be That Way - Benny Goodman

Classic swing instrumental from Benny and the boys.



"Don't Be That Way," with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra as recorded on February 16, 1938 in New York City.



Released on Victor #25792.