This week's song is the theme of an artist whose name some of you probably haven't heard before. Let's listen to the song and then learn more about Charlie Spivak. Let's Go Home Charlie Spivak Charlie Spivak (February 17, 1907 – March 1, 1982) was an American trumpeter … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #255: Let’s Go Home
Glenn Miller
The Insights from The Battle of the Bands at ABW 14 – with Playlists
The Battle of the Bands has become a popular event on Sunday evenings at All Balboa Weekend in Cleveland, OH. Three DJs choose an artist and each of them play an one-hour set with the music just from that artist. The audience then decides who is the winner. Of course, … [Read more...] about The Insights from The Battle of the Bands at ABW 14 – with Playlists
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #222: Tuxedo Junction
Today's song is a big band classic - and one of Frankie Manning's favorite tunes - that belongs into every swing music library. Tuxedo Junction Tuxedo Junction was written by Erskine Hawkins, saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson and Julian Dash as an instrumental. Later, … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #222: Tuxedo Junction
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #185: Ain’t It A Shame About Mame
This week's song includes interesting rhythmical colorings and a husky voice... Ain't It A Shame About Mame The title was written by James Monaco and Johnny Burke. Mary Martin performs the tune in the musical comedy film "Rhythm on the River". Wingy Manone recorded in … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #185: Ain’t It A Shame About Mame
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #176: One Hour
This blues was sleeping in my music collection for a few years now. Just today, I recognized what gem has been waiting to be discovered and chosen as this week's Song of the Week. A classic by the unique Mound City Blue Blowers The Mound City Blue Blowers were an American … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #176: One Hour
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