Down Beat, May 6, 1946

This magazine provided musicians and their fans all the latest news about the industry. There was a lot going on as America entered the post-war era.

Playlist

If I knew you were coming — Eileen Barton

Benjie’s bubble — Benny Goodman

East of the sun — Jack Teagarden

A stranger in town — Mel Tormé

Easy does it — Bobby Byrne

His feet too big for the bed — Stan Kenton

The song is you — Frank Sinatra

Ole buttermilk sky — Hoagy Carmichael

After you’ve gone — Benny Goodman

Jalousie — Harry James

Bumble boogie — Jack Fina

Deep in the heart of Texas — Horace Heidt

Apple honey — Woody Herman

Goosey gander — Woody Herman

Farewell blues — Glenn Miller

Swingin’ down the lane — Vic Damone