Subject: 1940's Big Band Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:08 pm
How many people here like the 40's big band music?
Carol Adventure Seeker
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Subject: Re: 1940's Big Band Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:55 pm
I like it
One of my favorite songs is "Out of Nowhere" performed by Johnny Green. I first heard this tune in "A Place in the Sun" starring Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift.
I can't find the original version but here is a video of someone playing it.
MissOleson Prairie Settler
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Subject: Re: 1940's Big Band Thu May 20, 2010 7:49 pm
LOVE BIG BAND!!! LOVE SWING!!! Nobody compares to Benny Goodman for me. And his "Sing, Sing, Sing" is the perfect example of that genre and mood during the height of this music. It is my favorite out of all music in that era.
Another one of my top ones is "Swingtime in the Rockies".
Of course, thinking of big band/swing, I think of Tommy Dorsey, which makes me think of Frank Sinatra.
I am mad about all of the Big Band singers and "crooners". Does anyone else really like singers of this type? My top favorites are: Vic Damone Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Nat 'King' Cole Dick Haymes Sammy Davis Jr
I just really love a nice smooth voice. One that can not only seduce you with each note that is sung, but is also capable of making you want to get up and dance. And those singers were all that way. I just love them.
Who's going to do the cooking?!?!
Rob Nip it in the bud!
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Subject: Re: 1940's Big Band Thu May 20, 2010 9:11 pm
Good stuff, MissOleson! I love Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Mel Torme is also a favorite. Another great "pure" singer is Linda Eder. She's not an oldie like the others, but I think she has a beautiful voice.
Amy Somewhere in Time
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Subject: Re: 1940's Big Band Fri May 21, 2010 10:11 am
MissOleson wrote:
I am mad about all of the Big Band singers and "crooners". Does anyone else really like singers of this type? My top favorites are: Vic Damone Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Nat 'King' Cole Dick Haymes Sammy Davis Jr
I just really love a nice smooth voice. One that can not only seduce you with each note that is sung, but is also capable of making you want to get up and dance. And those singers were all that way. I just love them.
Me too. Those are some great examples you listed.
To me, this is the epitomy of 'crooner', right here:
Lori Ingalls Friend for Life
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Subject: Re: 1940's Big Band Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:56 am
We had the Glenn Miller Orchestra in town a few weeks ago. Kara went to see them and enjoyed it.
MissOleson Prairie Settler
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Subject: Re: 1940's Big Band Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:44 pm
I've always been curious to go to one of the Glenn Miller Orchestra shows. I bet that would be such a fun night.
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