Features vintage recordings by Benny Carter, Ziggy Elman and Hal McIntyre.  We also listen to a PSA about Gas and Sugar Rationing.

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Features music by Jimmie Lunceford, The Pied Pipers, Sam Donahue and more.  Ronnaldo also plays a Soundie by The Four Ginger Snaps.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #733 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Raymond Scott's Orchestra and Dick Style an His Orchestra. (E031)

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Features vintage recordings by Boyd Raeburn, Will Bradley, The King Sisters and many more.  We also learn how to treat those annoying Cold Sores and Fever Blisters.

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Features music by Buddy Rich, Johnny Long, Andy Kirk and The Andrews Sisters.  We also listen to a Soundie by Cab Calloway and learn about changes with the newsletter. 

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Listen to some of Ronnaldo's favorite songs he played this year!  This special show features vintage Big Band recordings by The Andrews Sisters, Alvino Rey, Raymond Scott and many more.

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Features music by Dinah Shore, Woody Herman, Harry James and more.  So take a seat in that big comfortable chair and have a listen.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #295 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra and Glen Gray and The Casa Loma Orchestra.  We also listen to a Christmas song to get us ready for the holidays. (E030)

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Features vintage recordings by Boyd Raeburn, Vaughn Monroe and Lucky Millinder.  We also listen to a Soundie by Gene Krupa.

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Features music by Glenn Miller, Freddy Martin, Frank Sinatra and more.  We also learn about an old radio show called The Refreshment Club.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #583 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by the Woody Herman Orchestra and Sam Donahue with the Navy Dance Band.  (E029)

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone!  This special show features vintage Big Band Christmas recordings by Jimmy Dorsey, Johnny Mercer, Henry Hall, Horace Heidt and many more.

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Features music by Glenn Miller, Harry James, Artie Shaw and more.  We also listen to an old radio spot from Double Dandrine Shampoo.

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Features vintage recordings by Jerry Gray, Jan Savitt and Fletcher Henderson.  We also learn a little bit about vocalist Russ Columbo and listen to an old radio ad from Pall Mall Cigarettes.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #588 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by The V-Disc Jumpers and Muggsy Spanier and his V-Disc Dixielanders (E028)

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Features music by Hal McIntyre, Benny Goodman, The DeMarco Sisters and more.  We also listen to some tracks from a show called "Voice Of The Army". 

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Features vintage recordings by Kid Ory, Skeets Tolbert and Marion Hutton.  We also learn a little bit about a show called Orson Welles Radio Almanac.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #342 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Charlie Barnet's Orchestra and Gene Krupa and His New Orchestra. (E027)

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Features music by Vaughn Monroe, Boyd Raeburn, Connie Haines and more.  We also hear a catchy little jingle from Hires Rootbeer. 

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Features vintage recordings by Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden and Harry James.  We also enjoy the power and beauty of Stomps.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #723 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra and The Kid Ory Band. (E026)

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Features music by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Gene Krupa, Erskine Butterfield and Don Redman.  We also listen to a Soundie by Charlie Spivak from 1942.

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Features music by George Paxton, George Hall, Martha Tilton and more.  We also listen to a couple of radio spots from Chevrolet. 

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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)

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Features vintage recordings by Dinah Shore, Peggy Lee, Artie Shaw and Kay Starr.  We also learn what food product satisfies husky appetites.

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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. 

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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".

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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. 

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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)

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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.

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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".

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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)

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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".

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Features recordings by Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Doris Day and more.  We also learn how many times a day you should drink Dr. Pepper.

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Features vintage recordings by Charlie Spivak, Andy Kirk, Johnny Mercer and The Starlighters.  Pack your bags and don't forget your headphones.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #539 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Will Bradley, The Six Texas Hot Dogs and Jess Stacy and His Orchestra. (E020)

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Features recordings by Ray Anthony, Stan Kenton, Tex Beneke and more.  We learn a little bit about the show "Here's To Veterans".

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Features vintage recordings by Alvino Rey, Duke Ellington, Teddy Powell and Tiny Bradshaw.  We also learn what it takes to have the cleanest shirts in town.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #522 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Capt. Glenn Miller and The AAF Band and Sam Donahue and The Navy Band. (E019)

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Features recordings by Artie Shaw, Jan Savitt, Jimmie Grier and Red Norvo.  We also listen to some classic spots featuring Pepsi Cola.

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Features vintage recordings by Bing Crosby, Kay Kyser and The King Sisters.  We listen to some great music featured on the old radio show "G.I. Journal" and learn a little about Una Mae Carlisle.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #853 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Count Basie, Les Brown, Nellie Lutcher and Kay Starr. (E018)

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Features music by Elliot Lawrence, Dick Haymes and Ralph Flanagan.  We also learn about Irium, the mysterious ingredient in Pepsodent Toothpaste.

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Features vintage recordings by Liz Tilton, Geraldo and Harry James.  We also learn a little bit about a new Big Band compilation CD recently released and Avalon Cigarettes.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #596 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage music by Ray Noble and Stan Kenton. (E017)

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Features Big Band music by Bob Crosby, The Pied Piper, The Modernaires and many more. We learn about the great music featured on the old radio show "Club Fifteen".

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Features music by some of the great Service Bands of World War II to honor Memorial Day.  These bands can REALLY swing!

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #10 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features two classic recordings by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. (E016)

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Features vintage recordings by Glenn Miller, Cootie Williams and Gus Arnheim.  We also learn a little bit about a popular book written by Cab Calloway.

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Features Big Band music by Les Brown, Anson Weeks, Sammy Kaye and many more. We also listen to a catchy little "jingle" for Lucky Strike.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #8 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage music by The Vaughn Monroe Orchestra, The Four Lee Sisters and The Four V's. (E015)

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Features vintage recordings by The Dorsey Brothers, Martha Tilton and Harry James.   Ronnaldo dusts off the Panoram 2000 to play a Soundie called "The Skunk Song".

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Features music by Dick Jurgens, Dean Hudson, Bea Wain and more. Ronnaldo also plays select audio clips from an educational film called "Keeping Clean and Neat".

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Features vintage recordings by Larry Clinton, Jan Savitt and Jimmy Dorsey.  We also learn what product makes your "whites so bright, you'll need sunglasses".

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #7 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features a classic recording of Sing, Sing, Sing by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. (E014)

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Features Big Band music by Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Jimmie Lunceford and many more. Ronnaldo plays tracks from an old radio show called "Sound Off".

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Features vintage recordings by Bunny Berigan, George Paxton and Will Bradley.  We also listen to select clips from a fire prevention awareness film called "Crimes of Carelessness".

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #4 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage music by Eddie Cantor, Marion Hutton and Dinah Shore. (E013)

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Features music by Kay Kyser, Raymond Scott and Charlie Spivak. We also listen to select tracks from an old radio show starring The Andrews Sisters and some PSA's about the U.S. Savings Bond Payroll Plan.

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Features vintage recordings by Stan Kenton, Peggy Lee and Guy Lombardo.  We also listen to an interesting Dean Hudson track that I'm sure you will enjoy.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #188 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra. (E012)

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Features Big Band music by Art Mooney, Artie Shaw, Les Brown and Bobby Sherwood. We also learn about life "BD" and "AD" according to DUZ.

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Features vintage recordings by Count Basie, Lucky Millinder and Jimmie Grier.  We also listen to a Soundie by Florence Pepper and a couple of Ellington tracks from "A Date With The Duke".

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #104 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Don Redman and His Orchestra.  We also learn about the raw material that went into making V-Discs.  (E011)

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Features vintage Big Band music by Duke Ellington, The Pied Pipers, Buddy Clark and The Starlighters. We also listen to an old radio spot for Postum.

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Features recordings by Cee Pee Johnson, Andy Kirk and Jimmie Lunceford.  We also listen to a Soundie by Skeets Tolbert and His Orchestra.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #573 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Sam Donahue and the Navy Dance Band and Stan Kenton. (E010)

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Features vintage Big Band performances by Kay Kyser, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Freddy Nagel. We also learn why you should have an extra package of Alka Seltzer on the side.

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Features music by Vaughn Monroe, Raymond Scott, Artie Shaw and The Sportsmen Quartet.  We also listen to clips from an old radio program that tackles the marijuana problem. You know, those Reefer Cigarettes.  The Dope!

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #144 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Captain Glenn Miller and the AAFTC Orchestra. (E009)

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by Chick Webb, Ray Noble, Dick Jurgens and Tiny Hill.  Ronnaldo also plays an old ad from Admiral Radio.

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Ronnaldo is on the road in beautiful Las Vegas.  Features recordings by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima and Ray Anthony.  We also listen to a couple of clips from Jack Benny.

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Features recordings by The Hit Paraders, Erskine Hawkins, Gene Krupa and Woody Herman.  Ronnaldo plays a Soundie by the Dallas Bartley Orchestra and we also listen to an old radio ad from Buster Brown Shoes.

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by Lionel Hampton, Jimmie Lunceford, Ralph Flanagan and Artie Shaw.  We also listen to a track from Sinatra's last performance with Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra.

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Features music by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Charlie Barnet.  We also listen to select audio clips from a 1952 cinematic masterpiece called "Telephone Etiquette."

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Ronnaldo plays his favorite songs that were featured on the podcast this year.  Includes vintage recordings by Cab Calloway, Kay Starr, Raymond Scott and Glenn Miller.

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Happy Holidays Everyone!  This show features vintage Big Band Christmas recordings by Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters, Peggy Lee and Glenn Miller.  This is a "regifting" of a special from 2020.

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In this special Christmas episode we examine and listen to Disc #868 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Frank Sinatra with music by Axel Stordahl. (Christmas)

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by The Andrews Sisters, Tony Pastor and Artie Shaw.  Ronnaldo also plays a Soundie by Will Bradley and His Six Texas Hot Dogs.

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Features vintage Big Band music by Andy Kirk, Duke Ellington and Hal Kemp.  We also listen to select audio clips from a charming little film called "Let's Have Fewer Colds".

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #349 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Les Brown and Sammy Kaye. (E008)

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Features recordings by Ted Heath, Hal McIntyre, Bunny Berigan and Charlie Barnet.  Ronnaldo plays some select audio clips from a 1947 educational film called "Gasoline For Everybody."

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by Les Brown, Larry Clinton and Glenn Miller.  We also listen to a catchy little jingle promoting Nedick's Orange Drink.

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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #678 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Jimmy Mundy and Benny Carter. Ronnaldo also discusses why V-Discs are so uncommon and why many of them were destroyed in the past. (E007)

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Features music by Ina Ray Hutton, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Vivian Garry and Ella Fitzgerald.  We also listen to select audio clips from a 1943 film called "Danger! Women at Work."

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Features vintage recordings by Harry James, The Dorsey Bothers and Boyd Raeburn.  We also listen to a Soundie by Connie Haines and learn what product is stronger than dirt.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #180 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. (E006)

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Features music by Andy Kirk, Duke Ellington and Tex Beneke.  We also listen to a rockin' version of The Dipsy Doodle by Glenn Miller and learn a little about "Obligations".

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Features vintage recordings by Bunny Berigan, Artie Shaw and Georgia Gibbs.  We also listen to a Soundie by The Three Peppers and hear an old radio ad from Gulf Spray.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #143 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Red Norvo and John Kirby. (E005)

Features music by Charlie Spivak, Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Lionel Hampton.  We also listen to choice clips from an "amazing" film called "Flying a Kite". 

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Features vintage recordings by Ray Anthony, Benny Goodman, and Erskine Hawkins.  We also listen to a catchy little ad by Adam Hats and a great Soundie by The Mel-Tones.  

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #568 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features the music of Jimmie Lunceford and Mal Hallett. Ronnaldo also talks about the contents included in each "Hit Kit". (E004)

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Features vintage music by The Merry Macs, Mildred Bailey, Jerry Gray and Duke Ellington.  Ronnaldo also plays a wacky ad from Old Spice and we learn a little about Gene Austin.

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Features vintage recordings by Bobby Sherwood, Jimmy Mundy and Ziggy Elman.  We also listen to a great Glenn Miller song from a performance at the Glen Island Casino in June of 1939.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #066 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage songs by Harry James, The Pied Pipers and Woody Herman. (E003)

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Features vintage music by Sam Donahue, Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton and others.  Ronnaldo also plays another Soundie and a couple of Red Nichols tracks from 1930.

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Louis Jordan and Harry James.  Ronnaldo also plays music performances by Stan Kenton and Sammy Kaye.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #066 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features the music of Hal McIntyre and His Orchestra. Ronnaldo also discusses the unique introductions found on many of these historic records. (E002)

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Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, Will Bradley, Ralph Flanagan and Cootie Williams.  Ronnaldo thanks some new supporters and also plays a Soundie.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we examine and listen to Disc #001 of the V-Disc Collection.  This V-Disc features vintage music by Bea Wain and Tommy Dorsey. Ronnaldo also discusses the release designations used throughout the program. (E001)

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" Ronnaldo describes what to expect from this new series that focuses on the V-Disc Collection.  In case you are not familiar with this historic collection of records, we also get a quick introduction about the V-Disc program itself. 

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Features vintage recordings by Les Brown, Tommy Dorsey and Ozzie Nelson.  Ronnaldo also plays music performances from an old radio show called The Feeling Is Mutual. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.

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Features vintage music by Frank Sinatra, Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman.  We also learn about The Basic Musical Library that was issues by the AFRS and Ronnaldo plays some tracks from the collection.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most influential musicians of the Big Band Era, pianist and bandleader, Count Basie. Basie was born on Aug 21, 1904 in Red Bank, New Jersey.

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Features vintage recordings by Glen Gray, Connie Haines, Billy Mills and Woody Herman.  Ronnaldo also plays music performances from The Abbott and Costello Show. 

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of trumpeter, bandleader and arranger - Larry Clinton. Larry Clinton was born on Aug 17, 1909 in Brooklyn, NY.

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Features vintage music by Glenn Miller, The Boswell Sisters, Tony Pastor and Count Basie.  We also listen to old radio ads from the most popular cigarette companies of the 1940's.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of the more unique bandleaders from the Swing Era - Lucky Millinder. Lucky was born on August 8, 1910 in Anniston, Alabama.

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Features vintage recordings by Teddy Powell, Cootie Williams, The Mills Brothers and Les Elgart.  Ronnaldo also plays tracks from "Let's Go Clubbing" and the "Jack Pearl Show". 

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This Special Bonus Show features vintage music by Count Basie, Les Brown, The Pied Pipers and Benny Goodman.  Ronnaldo talks about the importance of supporting this podcast and also takes the Time Machine back to September of 1944.

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Features vintage music by both Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey, Vaughn Monroe and Johnny Desmond.  We also follow young Ralph on his quest for better dietary health.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist Bob Eberly. Bob was born on July 24, 1916 in Mechanicville, New York.

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Features vintage recordings by Peggy Lee, Fletcher Henderson and Bunny Berigan.  Ronnaldo plays a fact-filled, classic ad by Dash Soap.

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Features vintage music by Harry James, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman and more.  We also learn a little bit about Family Life in the early 1950's. 

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of trombonist and bandleader - Will Bradley.  Will was born on July 12, 1912 in Newton, New Jersey.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of talented trumpeter and bandleader - Cootie Williams.  Cootie was born on July 10, 1911 in Mobile, Alabama.

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Features recordings from Art Mooney, Wingy Manone, Perry Como and Louis Jordan.  We also listen to Inflation warnings from the 1950's.

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Features vintage music by Jerry Gray, Lionel Hampton and Ray Anthony.  Ronnaldo talks a bit about the career of bandleader, Ben Selvin.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and innovative guitarist - Alvino Rey.  Alvino was born on July 1, 1908 in Oakland, California.

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Features recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Clark, Ambrose and more.  We also learn how to put sunshine into our wash.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the Birthday of Ben Pollack.  Pollack was born on June 22, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of violinist and bandleader - Guy Lombardo.  Guy was born on June 19, 1902 in London, Ontario in Canada.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of drummer, singer and bandleader - Ray McKinley.   Ray was born on June 18, 1910 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Features vintage recordings from The Dinning Sisters, Duke Ellington, Harry James and more.  We also learn what a pink toothbrush means.  Watch out!

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Features vintage music from Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Larry Clinton and more.  We also learn "who" is responsible for those little scratches we sometimes find on our cars.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, Judy Garland. Judy was born on June 10, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great alto sax player, a fantastic bandleader and a big influence on the Big Band Era - Jimmie Lunceford.  Jimmie was born on June 6, 1902 in Fulton, Mississippi.

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Features vintage recordings from Charlie Barnet, Eddy Howard and Jack Teagarden.  Ronnaldo also plays a couple of tracks from an old radio show called "Riding High" and we learn a little bit about the wonders of hair tonic.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a gentleman known as The King of Swing - Benny Goodman.  Benny was born on May 30, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great saxophonist and bandleader - Andy Kirk.  Andy was born on May 28, 1898 in Newport, Kentucky.

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Ronnaldo pays tribute to Memorial Day by featuring vintage music from some of the best bands that made recordings while serving with the military during World War II.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a huge name from the Swing Era - Artie Shaw. Artie was born on May 23, 1910 in New York City, New York.

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Features vintage music from Mel Torme with Artie Shaw, Randy Brooks, Hal McIntyre and more.  Ronnaldo also plays a classic Boogie Woogie recording from Will Bradley.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of clarinetist, and famed bandleader - Woody Herman.  Woody was born on May 16, 1913 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Features vintage recordings from Bobby Sherwood, Jan Garber, Abe Lyman and many more Big Band artists.  Ronnaldo takes a closer look at the show "Treasury Star Parade".

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader - Red Nichols.  Red was born on May 8, 1905 in Ogden, Utah.

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Ronnaldo and the legendary G.I. Jill share the mic in this episode.  Features recordings by Stan Kenton, Lionel Hampton and Artie Shaw.  By the way, has anyone seen Jill's Request Book?

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most popular and influential stars of the 20th Century - Bing Crosby.  Bing was born on May 3, 1903 in Tacoma, Washington.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very talented vocalist - Bea Wain.  Bea was born on April 30, 1917 in The Bronx, New York. 

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Features vintage music from The Dinning Sisters, Buddy Morrow, Les Brown and Duke Ellington.  We also hear an Esso ad that appeared in movie theaters in 1938.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of legendary bandleader - Duke Ellington.  The Duke was born on April 29, 1899 in Washington D.C.

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Features recordings by Jimmy Mundy, Gene Krupa, Hal McIntyre and more.  We also listen to a Snader Telescription and an old ad for None Such Coffee.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and vibraphone virtuoso - Lionel Hampton.  Lionel was born on April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky. 

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Features vintage music from the Archives of Old Time Radio including tracks by Bill Heathcock, Charlie Barnet and Eugenie Baird.  We also learn the secret behind getting your hair to appear "Sunshine Bright".

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of famed female vocalist - Helen Forrest.  Helen was born on April 12, 1917 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Features songs by Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Kay Kyser and more.  That famous Apple Tree we heard so much about in the 1940's takes center stage.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, "Lady Day" herself - Billie Holiday. Holiday was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, PA.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist Doris Day.  Doris was born on April 3, 1922 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Features vintage recordings by Woody Herman, Noble Sissle, Ella Fitzgerald and Tommy Dorsey. We also learn a little bit about an AFRS program called "Your Navy Show".

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader Paul Whiteman.  Paul was born on March 28, 1890 in Denver, Colorado.

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Features songs by Lee Castle, Gene Krupa and The Ink Spots.  We also listen to a bunch of V-Discs.  Fun times for all.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and actor - Ozzie Nelson.  Ozzie was born on March 20, 1906 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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Features vintage recordings by The Pied Pipers, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and more.  Ronnaldo also plays some tracks from the AFRS show "One Night Stand".

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and legendary trumpeter - Harry James.  Harry was born on March 15, 1916 in Albany, New York.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader, vocalist and entertainer - Ina Ray Hutton.  Ina Ray was born on March 13, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Features vintage tracks by Raymond Scott, Charlie Barnet, Sam Donahue and Guy Lombardo.  We also listen to an old Chesterfield ad.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of the female vocalist - Marion Hutton.  Marion was born on March 10, 1919 in Sacramento, California.

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Features recordings by Abe Lyman, Benny Goodman, Ray Noble and more.  Ronnaldo also plays some Glenn Miller to celebrate his recent birthday.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of legendary bandleader - Glenn Miller.  Glenn was born on March 1, 1904 in Clarinda, Iowa.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very talented vocalist,  The Queen of Swing herself - Mildred Bailey.  Bailey was born on February 27th, 1907 in Tekoa, Washington. 

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Features vintage music from the Archives of Old Time Radio by Jerry Grey, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller and more.  Ronnaldo also plays the audio from a great Soundie by Louis Jordan.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a lesser known name from the Big Band Era. Drummer, vocalist and bandleader, Cee Pee Johnson. Johnson was born on February 22, 1915 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Features vintage recordings by Gene Krupa, Artie Shaw, Woody Herman and others.  The Panoram 2000 makes it's first appearance of the year.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist, saxophonist and bandleader - Tex Beneke.  Beneke was born on February 12, 1914 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Includes vintage Big Band recordings by Duke Ellington, Kay Starr, Bea Wain and The Dorsey Brothers.  We also learn Ronnaldo still needs a lot of work with his German and we are introduced to the Robot Monster.

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Features vintage Big Band music by Jerry Gray, Charlie Barnet, Benny Carter and others.  We also learn about some of the changes at Swing City Radio.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of vocalist Dolly Dawn.  Dolly was born on February 3, 1916 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Includes Big Band recordings by Vaughn Monroe, Raymond Scott and Les Brown.  We also listen to a track by yet another one of those great Belgian bandleaders, Gus Deloof.

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Features vintage Big Band music by Ozzie Nelson, Bob Crosby, Duke Ellington and more.  Ronnaldo plays clips from a 1946 educational film titled "Johnny Learns His Manners" and also answers listener mail.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader, and one heck of a trumpet player - Ray Anthony.  Ray was born on January 20, 1922 in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most popular and influential drummers of the Big Band Era - Gene Krupa.  Krupa was born on January 15, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Includes some great Big Band recordings by Cab Calloway, Sam Donahue and Johnny Mercer.  Ronnaldo also plays a track by Belgian bandleader Fud Candrix and we listen to a couple of clips from "Your Thrift Habits".

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader - Dick Jurgens.  Jurgens was born on January 9, 1910 in Sacramento, California.

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Features vintage Big Band music by Count Basie, Bing Crosby, The Hudson-DeLange Orchestra and many more. We also listen to a great Soundie by Louis Jordan.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of Maxene Andrews.  Maxene was born on January 3, 1916 in Mound, Minnesota.

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Ronnaldo ends 2021 by playing some of his favorite tracks from the past year.  Includes vintage music from Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Stan Kenton.  Also, a suggestion for a new holiday is discussed. Deco Down Day.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most charismatic and influential performers of the Big Band Era - Cab Calloway.   Calloway was born on December 25, 1907 in Rochester, New York.

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This collection of vintage Big Band recordings features Ronnaldo's favorites that he played on the podcast this year.  Includes tracks from Raymond Scott, Ben Pollack, Harry James, Jerry Gray and more.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most influential arrangers and bandleaders of the Big Band Era - Fletcher Henderson.  Henderson was born on December 18, 1897 in Cuthbert, Georgia.

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Includes some great Big Band recordings by Harry James, John Kirby and Gus Arnheim.  We also learn what kept cars looking brand new.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of influential pianist and bandleader, a true innovator - Stan Kenton.  Kenton was born December 15, 1911 in Wichita, Kansas.

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Features vintage Big Band music by Bea Wain, Frank Sinatra, Tony Pastor and more.  Ronnaldo plays a bunch of Soundies and we hear an old ad from Campbell's Tomato Soup.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of singer, songwriter, trumpeter and bandleader - the one and only - Louis Prima.  Prima was born on December 7, 1910 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a female vocalist who was such a major influence of singers like Ella Fitzgerald and The Andrews Sisters - Connee Boswell.  Boswell was born on December 3, 1907 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Ronnaldo plays some vintage recordings by Johnny Otis, Don Redman and Les Brown.  We also listen to some very important clips about Kitchen Safety.

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In this special episode we celebrate Christmas music from the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. We listen to some timeless holiday favorites from Bing Crosby, Martha Tilton, Perry Como and more. We also learn who made the best eggnog back in the day.

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Includes some vintage music by The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Tommy Dorsey.  We also learn about Jimmy Joy and His Orchestra.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of pianist and sometimes bandleader - Teddy Wilson.  Wilson was born on November 24, 1912 in Austin, Texas.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of the Sentimental Gentleman of Swing himself - Tommy Dorsey.   Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905 in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. 

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Features vintage Big Band recordings by Louis Prima, Freddy Martin, Kay Kyser and Benny Goodman.  We also listen to a couple of catchy Soundies.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very good vocalist.  But, he is most know for his work as a prolific and successful songwriter - Johnny Mercer.  Mercer was born November 18, 1909 in Savannah, Georgia.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a popular female vocalist that featured such a large voice wrapped up in a petite, tiny package - Martha Tilton.  Tilton was born on November 14, 1915 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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This episode includes some vintage recordings by Red Nichols, Bing Crosby, Ina Ray Hutton and Bob Chester.  We also learn a little bit about the struggles of Mr. and Mrs. Chubby.

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In this Podcast Extra of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Fletcher Henderson. He was one of the most influential arrangers of the Big Band Era.  Join me in this musical celebration of the great Fletcher Henderson.

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This episode features some vintage music by Benny Carter, Andy Kirk, Artie Shaw and more.  Ronnaldo drops some coins into The Panoram 2000 so we can listen to some Soundies.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very influential trumpeter - Bunny Berigan.  Berigan was born on November 2, 1908 in the State of Wisconsin.

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This episode includes some vintage recordings by Duke Ellington, The Modernaires, Ella Fitzgerald and Ernst Van t'Hoff.  We also listen to an old Camel Cigarettes testimonial. 

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader and saxophone great - Boyd Raeburn.  Boyd Albert Raeburn was born on October 27, 1913 in a town called Faith, South Dakota.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a great saxophonist and bandleader - the great Charlie Barnet.  Charles Daly Barnet was born on October 26, 1913 in New York City.

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This episode features some vintage music by Cab Calloway, Bobby Sherwood and Ray Noble.  Ronnaldo plays selected clips from an old educational film called "Atomic Alert" and we also listen to a boatload of Soundies. 

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of such a unique individual.  She is pretty much considered responsible for shattering the traditional image of the "girl singer" - The Jezebel of Jazz, Anita O'Day.  O'Day was born on October 18, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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This episode features recordings from Harry James, Woody Herman, The Andrews Sisters and many more.  We also learn a little bit about Victory Gardens.

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In this special Podcast Extra of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Miss Peggy Lee. Ronnaldo plays some of her most popular recordings and takes a closer look at this vocal icon of the Big Band Era.  If you are a fan of Peggy Lee, then don't miss this episode.

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This episode includes some vintage music by Benny Goodman, The Merry Macs, Glen Gray and Artie Shaw. We also listen to selected clips from an old social guidance film called "Cindy Goes To A Party".

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a very popular voice from the Big Band Era - a voice that has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - Vaughn Monroe.  Monroe was born on October 7, 1911 in Akron, Ohio.

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This episode features vintage recordings from Tommy Dorsey, Larry Clinton, Duke Ellington and many more.  Ronnaldo thanks Hepcats for their support and briefly discusses Louise Tobin who will turn 103 years old in November of 2021.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the celebrate the birthday of one of the most influential drummers of all time - Buddy Rich.  Buddy was born on September 30, 1917 in New York City, New York. 

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Hello there! In this Podcast Extra of The Big Band and Swing Podcast we celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald. We play some of her Hits, songs from her time with Chick Webb and some other tracks by the Queen of Jazz.  Join me in this musical celebration of Ella Fitzgerald.

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This episode includes some vintage music by Louis Jordan and Tony Pastor.  We also listen to some performances from the old AFRS variety show, "Mail Call" by Helen Forrest and Nora Lou Martin.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a female vocalist who had such a great voice - Helen Ward.  Helen was born September 19, 1916 in New York City, New York.

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This episode features recordings by Russ Morgan, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Dorsey and more.  We listen to some Soundies and hear about some great little prizes included in boxes of Pep Cereal.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of one of the most creative and unique bandleaders of the Big Band Era - Raymond Scott. Raymond was born on September 10, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York.

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This episode includes songs by Ray Anthony, Count Basie and Dick Stabile. We listen to some music by bandleader Tommy Carlyn as well as hearing a PSA that stresses the importance of driving safely.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of a bandleader who had very strong ties with classical music but really knew how to Swing.  Violinist, arranger, the Stokowski of Swing himself, Jan Savitt. Jan was born on September 4th, 1907 in what is now considered Ukraine.

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This episode features music by Glenn Miller, Peggy Lee and Gene Krupa. We also enjoy an old radio ad from Lux Soap.  Mmmmm! That's such a wonderful feeling.

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Includes music by Benny Carter, Count Basie, Henry Busse and Ben Pollack. We also listen to a classic Soundie by the Modernaires.  Please remember to leave a review with your favorite podcast provider. 

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Features vintage V-Disc recordings from Tommy Dorsey, Hal McIntyre, Perry Como and Tony Pastor.  Ronnaldo takes a closer look at the historic V-Disc program of the 1940's and barely scratches the surface of this fascinating collection of music.

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Includes music by The Andrews Sisters, Dick Stabile, Tony Pastor and Ralph Flanagan. We also learn what happens to a fish out of water. Spoiler Alert: It Dies!

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of bandleader, vocalist and overall entertainer - Skinnay Ennis. Skinnay was born on Aug 13, 1907 in Salisbury, North Carolina.

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In this Podcast Extra of "The Big Band and Swing Podcast" we celebrate the birthday of of Daddy Slack himself - pianist, Freddie Slack. Freddie was born Aug 7, 1910 in Westby, Wisconsin.

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Contains some great vintage recordings by Gus Arnheim, Claude Hopkins, Louis Jordan and Jimmie Lunceford.  We also learn a little bit about Alvino Rey and Stringy the Talking Guitar.

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