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Records from RCA Victor
9:20 Special
February 7, 2016
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A Kiss to Build a Dream On
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A.C. Meets Osie
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Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
January 3, 2016
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Song by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. Vocal by Imogene Lynn. Check out Mercer himself singing the song.
After You’ve Gone
August 5, 2018
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Baby Please
February 7, 2016
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Blue Yodel
November 22, 2015
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This is a re-issue of the original 1927 recording, which was released in 1948. Blue Yodel was one of several songs recorded for Victor in New York city in October 1927. It sold nearly half a million copies, making Rodgers into a star.
Count Me In
February 7, 2016
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Doggin’ Around
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Frankie and Johnnie
November 22, 2015
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This is a re-issue of the original 1927 recording, which was released in 1948.
Freddie’s Tune
February 7, 2016
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Jack’s Kinda Swing
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Jazz Me Blues
August 4, 2018
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Jump the Blues Away
February 7, 2016
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Jumpin’ on the Merry-Go-Round
January 5, 2016
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King Jacquet
December 28, 2015
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Lady Be Good
August 5, 2018
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Osie’s Blues
February 7, 2016
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Paper Boy
September 8, 2019
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Pick A Dilly
February 7, 2016
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Riffin’ at 24th Street
December 28, 2015
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Singin’ The Blues
August 4, 2018
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Somebody Stole My Gal
July 29, 2018
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String of Pearls
December 29, 2015
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Personnel: Babe Rusin, G. Beneke, W. Schwartz, E. Caceres and Al Klink on sax; J. Best, R.D. McMickle, Bill May and A. Fila on trumpet; Glenn Miller, Jim Priddy, P. Tanner and F. D’Annolfo on trombone; J.C. MacGregor on piano; R. Hacketton on guitar; E. Goldberg on string bass; M. Purtill on drums.
Sugar Blues
July 29, 2018
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Take the A Train
December 10, 2015
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“Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra” on the label. This is an early instrumental version of this hugely popular and widely covered song, which Billy Strayhorn composed in 1939. He was inspired by Ellington’s directions to his (Ellington’s) house, which began, “Take the A train…” and referred to the “A” train in New York City’s subway system.
The Natural Thing to Do
February 7, 2016
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The Sidewalks of New York
December 10, 2015
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“Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra” on the label.
The Sweetest Gift A Mother’s Smiles
September 8, 2019
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Tuxedo Junction
December 29, 2015
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Personnel: Hal McIntyre, G. Beneke, W. Schwartz, J. Abato and Al Klink on sax; C. Burley, R.D. McMickle, Lee Knowles and J. Best on trumpet; Glenn Miller, T. Mack, P. Tanner and F. D’Annolfo on trombone; J.C. MacGregor on piano; R. Fisher on guitar; R. Bundock on string bass; M. Purtill on drums.