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The Big Band and Swing Podcast

Summary: 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 and 1940's. You will hear both classic and forgotten Big Band recordings and performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.

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  • Artist: Swing City Radio
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Podcasts:

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #526 - Mills Brothers, Mitchell Ayers, Andrews Sisters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:22

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #526 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by The Mills Brothers, Mitchell Ayers and His Orchestra and a classic by The Andrews Sisters. (E025) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Everything Is Moving Too Fast (Show 181) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:17

Features vintage recordings by Dinah Shore, Peggy Lee, Artie Shaw and Kay Starr.  We also learn what food product satisfies husky appetites. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Jumpin’ With Zig On a Tin Roof (Show 180) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:00

Features music by Artie Shaw, Horace Heidt, The Starlighters and more.  We also learn a little bit about Carl Fischer and His Orchestra and how to clean small articles around your house.  Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #493 - Woody Herman, Harry James | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:24

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #493 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Woody Herman's Orchestra and Harry James and His Orchestra. (E024) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Madam La Zonga Uses Dreft (Show 179) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:03

Features vintage recordings by Count Basie, Larry Clinton and Jimmy Dorsey.  We also listen to a great Soundie by Kay Kyser and learn about self cleaning soap. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Chico and the Band (Show 178) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:48

Features music by Sammy Kaye, Tommy Dorsey, The Andrews Sisters and more.  We also listen to a couple of tunes by The Chico Marx Orchestra. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #509 - Ray Noble, Tommy Dorsey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:00

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #509 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by the Ray Noble Orchestra and Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra (E023) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Empty Glass, But Full of Music (Show 177) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:46

Features vintage recordings by Lionel Hampton, Jerry Wald and Cootie Williams.  We also listen to select clips from a 1950 educational film called "Buying Food". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Dreaming of a Rebel (Show 176) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:14

Features music by Kitty Kallen, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry James and more.  We also learn a little bit about Rebel Randall, Jukebox USA and listen to another Soundie by Miss Gloria Parker.  Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #491 - Erskine Hawkins, Louis Armstrong | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:36

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #491 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Erkine Hawkins and His Orchestra and Louis Armstrong with The V-Disc All-Stars. (E022) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Great Moments By The Riverside (Show 175) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:55

Features vintage recordings by Sammy Kaye, Lucky Millinder and Guy Lombardo.  We also learn a little bit about water safety from an educational film about the topic released in 1953. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Leaping On a Greyhound Bus (Show 174) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:55

Features music by Gene Krupa, Harry James, Woody Herman and more.  We also listen to some audio reminders from Camay - "Remember Why Your Husband Married You". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #519 - Benny Goodman, Woody Herman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:40

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #519 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by the Benny Goodman Sextet and Woody Herman and His Orchestra (E021) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 A Bunny, Four Kings and a Doctor (Show 173) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:45

Features vintage recordings by Bunny Berigan, The King Sisters and Muggsy Spanier.  We also learn a little bit about small town doctors from an educational film called "The Doctor". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

 Let’s Light Your Lamp (Show 172) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:54

Features recordings by Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Doris Day and more.  We also learn how many times a day you should drink Dr. Pepper. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

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