The Big Band and Swing Podcast is a weekly podcast that focuses on the music, artists and history of the Big Band Era of the 1930‘s, 1940’s and 1950‘s. You will hear classic Big Band recordings and forgotten performances rescued from Old Time Radio Broadcasts (OTR), Soundies, V-Discs and other AFRS archives.
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Features vintage recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. We also learn a little about a Skin Beauty Treatment from the 1930s. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within t…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #126 - Lena Horne
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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #126 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by vocalist Lena Horne. (E037) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.By Swing City Radio
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Features vintage music by Glenn Miller, Harry James and Cab Calloway. Ronnaldo also discusses "the jitters". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage recordings by Erskine Hawkins, Erskine Butterfield and Jesse Stone. We also listen to a Soundie by Wingy Manone. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage music by Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway and Louis Jordan. We also listen to an old ad from Avalon Cigarettes. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage recordings by Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Boyd Raeburn. We also listen to a Soundie by Les Brown and learn which chewing gum makes your breath "kissing sweet". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. …
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #391 - Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey
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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #391 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra and Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. (E036) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Chicken Shacks and Cement Mixers (Show 220)
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Features vintage music by Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Abe Lyman. We also hear a Soundie by Mabel Lee and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podc…
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Features vintage recordings by Gene Krupa, Vincent Lopez and George Paxton. We also listen to a Soundie by Noble Sissle and learn the benefits of Fitch Shaving Cream. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are …
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Some Lesser Talked About Names (Show 218)
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Features vintage music by Wilbert Baranco and His Rhythm Bombardiers, The Tune Twisters and Buddy Weed. We also hear an old ad spot from Dentyne Gum. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within t…
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Features vintage music by Les Brown, Cab Calloway and Vaughn Monroe . We also learn how shyness can be crippling for both children and adults. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podc…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #439 - Count Basie, Light Crust Doughboys
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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #439 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Count Basie and His Orchestra along with The Light Crust Dough Boys. (E035) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage music by Tony Pastor, Johnny Long and Les Elgart. We also learn about the show "Let's Go To Town". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage music by Raymond Scott, The Dinning Sisters and Billy May. We learn a little bit about the show Dance Time U.S.A. and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists a…
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In this Memorial Day Special Ronnaldo features vintage music by Cpl Buddy Clark, Maj Glenn Miller and Tech Sgt Sy Oliver and many more. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage music by Les Brown, Mildred Bailey and Gene Krupa. Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Bouncy Music and Biological Warfare (Show 212)
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Features vintage recordings by Harry James, Ralph Flanagan and Andy Kirk. We also listen to select clips from a short film released in 1952 called "What You Should Know About Biological Warfare". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considere…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #114 - Freddy Martin
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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #114 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra. (E034) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.By Swing City Radio
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Features vintage music by Skinnay Ennis, The Crew Chiefs and Louis Prima. We also listen to a couple of Camel Cigarette Radio Ads and Ronnaldo reads some listener mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists ar…
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Features vintage recordings by Nan Wynn, Art Mooney and Art Kassel. We also listen to a Soundie by Connie Haines and a Public Service Announcement by Groucho Marx. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are cre…
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Features vintage music by Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton and Will Osborne. We also listen to select clips from an Educational Film released in 1950 called "Why Budget?". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists ar…
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Features vintage recordings by Mal Hallett, George Olsen and The Boswell Sisters. We also listen to a Soundie by Larry Clinton and Ronnaldo answers Listener Mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are cred…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #843 - James, Brown, Ellington
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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #843 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Harry James, Les Brown and Duke Ellington. (E033) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage music by Jan Savitt, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Artie Shaw. We listen to clips from a 1951 Educational Film called "Answering The Child's Why" and we also hear a Soundie by The Four Ginger Snaps. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podc…
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Features vintage recordings by Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Red Norvo. We also learn a little about Oscar DuMont's Orchestra and Ronnaldo answers Listener Mail. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are cr…
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All I Desire Is Good Skin Care (Show 205)
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Features vintage music by Woody Herman, Raymond Scott and Freddy Martin. Ronnaldo also talks a little bit about an old show called "Call For Music". Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within th…
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Going Bananas For a Ventriloquist (Show 204)
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Features vintage recordings by Glenn Miller, Charlie Spivak and Jimmie Lunceford. We also learn a little about "The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show" and listen to some musical performances from that series. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this po…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #103 - John Kirby
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In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #103 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by The John Kirby Quintet. (E032) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.By Swing City Radio
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Features vintage music by Marion Hutton, Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington. Ronnaldo answers listener mail and also talks a little bit about Dale Evans. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within …
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Features vintage recordings by The Crew Chiefs, Freddie Slack and Stan Kenton. We also listen to a Soundie by vocalist Vera Barton and a PSA about Tire Rationing. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are cred…
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Features vintage music by The Andrews Sisters, Vaughn Monroe and Harry James. Ronnaldo also talks a little bit about Alvino Rey. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage recordings by Erskine Butterfield, Benny Goodman and Sammy Kaye. We also celebrate the Podcast's 200th Weekly Episode. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are cred…
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A Holiday For The Low, Short and Squatty (Show 199)
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Features music by Jan Garber, Ray McKinley, Woody Herman and more. We also listen to a catchy little jingle from Falstaff Beer. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features vintage recordings by Johnny Long, Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller. Ronnaldo also plays a Snader Telescription by The Dinning Sisters. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Features music by Glen Gray, Alvino Rey, Ray Anthony and more. Ronnaldo is battling the flu and also plays a Ted Heath track for a listener. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Globetrotters and Showstoppers (Show 196)
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Features vintage recordings by Benny Carter, Ziggy Elman and Hal McIntyre. We also listen to a PSA about Gas and Sugar Rationing. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #733 - Raymond Scott, Dick Style
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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) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.By Swing City Radio
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A Tonsillectomy, Blisters and Sisters (Show 194)
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the…
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within …
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists ar…
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #295 - Charlie Spivak, Glen Gray
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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) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within …
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Bidin’ My Time in a Boyd’s Nest (Show 191)
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Features vintage recordings by Boyd Raeburn, Vaughn Monroe and Lucky Millinder. We also listen to a Soundie by Gene Krupa. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #583 - Woody Herman, Sam Donahue
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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) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.By Swing City Radio
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists ar…
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.…
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Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear Teresa (Show 188)
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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. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artis…
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The V-Disc Episodes - Disc #588 - The V-Disc Jumpers, Muggsy Spanier
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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) * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons. Artists are credited within the podcast.By Swing City Radio
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