Best Big Band Songs
October 06, 2020#1990
An internet poll, though absurdly unscientific, asked people to name their favorite big band song. We do a rundown, working our way to end up unmasking the recording that got the most votes.
Playlist
King Porter stomp — Benny Goodman
Tuxedo junction — Glenn Miller
You made me love you — Harry James
Woodchopper’s ball — Woody Herman
Take the “A” train — Duke Ellington
Begin the beguine — Artie Shaw
I’m getting sentimental over you — Tommy Dorsey
Skyliner — Charlie Barnet
A string of pearls — Glenn Miller
Opus #1 — Tommy Dorsey
Stompin’ at the Savoy — Benny Goodman
In the mood — Glenn Miller
Moonlight serenade — Glenn Miller
Sing, sing, sing — Benny Goodman
(Date indicates when program is first available to stations. Actual broadcast typically follows within ten days.)