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smirkymonkey

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8. I love Benny Goodman! I listen to him all the time.

Reply to RHMerriman (Original post)

Sat Jan 5, 2019, 06:45 PM

Jan 2019

And Gene Krupa was an amazing drummer. This version of "Sing, Sing, Sing" features him. This is the only kind of music that actually makes me want to get up and dance. Much before my time, but I'm an old soul...

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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