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sarge43

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6. Because there's no such thing as too much Benny

Reply to RHMerriman (Original post)

Sat Jan 5, 2019, 11:42 AM

Jan 2019

Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa, doesn't get any better

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Given the day's events, sometimes you just need some Benny Goodman... [View all] RHMerriman Jan 2019 OP

Ima kool kitty! 🐱 Contrasting a 'hep cat'. 😉 sprinkleeninow Jan 2019 #1

Original Louis Prima version (with lyrics) was first recorded in 1936; instrumental version by RHMerriman Jan 2019 #2

I figured. B4 my debut! 😤 But I do remember New Year's Eve galas and Goodman and his band on TV. sprinkleeninow Jan 2019 #3

I will see your Benny Goodman and raise you a Neil Peart (RUSH), John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and democratisphere Jan 2019 #4

Love this song! llmart Jan 2019 #5

Because there's no such thing as too much Benny sarge43 Jan 2019 #6

Krupa's solo @3:21 put Swing into high earth orbit. n/t sarge43 Jan 2019 #7

I love Benny Goodman! I listen to him all the time. smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #8

If I had to choose one song to represent the 20th century Leith Jan 2019 #9

Thanks, all.... RHMerriman Jan 2019 #10

One of my absolute favorites! KatyaR Jan 2019 #11

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