They Had Lyrics, Too
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 #2280
We think of many big band compositions as instrumentals, but it's surprising that many of them have seldom-heard lyrics.
Playlist
- Sing, sing, sing
- Louis Prima
- In the mood
- Andrews Sisters
- Tuxedo Junction
- Modernaires
- Opus one
- Ray Anthony
- Mood indigo
- Boswell Sisters
- Frenesi
- Anita O’Day
- Take the “A” train
- Anita O’Day
- Jersey bounce
- Ingerlise Rune
- Sabre dance
- Andrews Sisters
- Cherokee
- Ames Brothers
- Heartaches
- Harry James
- Ciribiribin
- Glenn Miller
- Early autumn
- Johnny Mathis
- Moonlight serenade
- Ames Brothers
- Goodbye
- Lynn Roberts