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The Big Band and Swing Podcast

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The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930‘s, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.

Location:

United States

Description:

The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930‘s, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.

Language:

English


Episodes
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There's Honey On The Moon in a Buttermilk Sky (Show 228)

9/6/2024
Features vintage music by Freddy Martin, Fletcher Henderson and Bunny Berigan. We also learn more about the magic behind Boxer Ben. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:31:20

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Straight Eight Mutiny (Show 227)

8/30/2024
Features vintage recordings by Vaughn Monroe, Bing Crosby and Art Mooney. We also listen to a Soundie by Charlie Spivak. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:30:58

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Modernaires and Modern Mothers (Show 226)

8/23/2024
Features vintage music by Sammy Kaye, Ralph Flannigan and The Modernaires. This show has a little of everything, even laxatives are discussed. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:30:52

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Slow Things Down a Bit (Show 225)

8/16/2024
Features vintage recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. We also learn a little about a Skin Beauty Treatment from the 1930s. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:29:51

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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #126 - Lena Horne

8/14/2024
In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #126 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by vocalist Lena Horne. (E037) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:11:42

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Jitters and a Flip Top Box (Show 224)

8/9/2024
Features vintage music by Glenn Miller, Harry James and Cab Calloway. Ronnaldo also discusses "the jitters". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:29:27

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Two Erskines and a Wingy (Show 223)

8/2/2024
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 featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:31:32

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How Lucky You Are (Show 222)

7/26/2024
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 podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:29:45

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Are You Jumping, Jack? (Show 221)

7/19/2024
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. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:29:42

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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #391 - Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey

7/17/2024
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 podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:13:24

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Chicken Shacks and Cement Mixers (Show 220)

7/12/2024
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 music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:34:04

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Let Yourself Go, Honey (Show 219)

7/5/2024
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 SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:29:33

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Some Lesser Talked About Names (Show 218)

6/28/2024
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. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:30:47

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Shy, But I Try (Show 217)

6/21/2024
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 music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:30:39

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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #439 - Count Basie, Light Crust Doughboys

6/19/2024
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 podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:13:29

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Hey, Let's Go To Town (Show 216)

6/14/2024
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 podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:31:51

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Plenty of Dance Time (Show 215)

6/7/2024
Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, The Dinning Sisters and Billy May. We learn a little bit about the show Dance Time U.S.A. and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:30:51

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Great Music For A Sad Day (Show 214)

5/31/2024
In this Memorial Day Special Ronnaldo features vintage music by Cpl Buddy Clark, Maj Glenn Miller and Tech Sgt Sy Oliver and many more. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:34:16

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A Full Dress Hop At High Tide (Show 213)

5/24/2024
Features vintage music by Les Brown, Mildred Bailey and Gene Krupa. Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:30:39

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Bouncy Music and Biological Warfare (Show 212)

5/17/2024
Features vintage recordings by Harry James, Ralph Flanagan and Andy Kirk. We also listen to select clips from a short film released in 1952 called "What You Should Know About Biological Warfare". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.

Duración:00:31:36