What is Benny Goodman's most famous song?

What is Benny Goodman's most famous song?

Top Benny Goodman Songs

• Moon Glow. 1 19.
• Glory of Love. 5 19.
• Don't Be That Way. 7 19.
• These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) 12 19.
• King Porter Stomp. 16 19.
• Goody Goody. 3 1936 Pop. 32 1936 Brazil. ...
• There'll Be Some Changes Made. 21 19.
• Jersey Bounce. 9 1942 Pop.

How old was Benny Goodman when he died?

77 anni () Benny Goodman/Età al momento della morte Benny Goodman, the King of Swing whose clarinet led a generation of music fans into the Big Band era in the 1930's, died yesterday afternoon at his Manhattan apartment, apparently of a heart attack. He was 77 years old.

What is the King of Swing?

Benny Goodman was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and band leader, known as the "King of Swing". In the mid-1930s, Goodman led one of the most popular musical groups in America.

Where is Benny Goodman originally from?

Chicago, Illinois, United States Benny Goodman/Luogo di nascita

How did Benny Goodman became famous?

Goodman found work playing on the radio, in recording sessions, and in the orchestras of Broadway shows. ... Starting his career as a bandleader in 1934, Goodman and his group landed a gig at Billy Rose's Music Hall. The Benny Goodman Orchestra then became a regular act on the NBC radio show, Let's Dance, that same year.

Where is Benny Goodman's clarinet?

the Smithsonian National Museum of American History One of Goodman's clarinets now resides within the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History (NMAH), where Jazz Appreciation Month is celebrated each April and where Goodman's centenary year—he was born —will be enthusiastically observed next month.

When was Benny Goodman's last performance?

J Following this watershed moment, Goodman returned to Carnegie Hall more than two dozen times, his final concerts taking place on J. Even following his death in 1986, however, Goodman influenced the history of the Hall.

Who was in Benny Goodman's band?

resulted in the chart album Benny Goodman in Moscow. In 1963, RCA Victor staged a studio reunion of the Benny Goodman Quartet of the 1930s, featuring Goodman, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, and Lionel Hampton. The result was the 1964 chart album Together Again!

Did Artie Shaw serve in the military?

Shaw also recorded with small jazz groups drawn from within the ranks of the big bands he led. He served in the US Navy from 19, during which time he led a morale-building band that toured the South Pacific. Following his discharge in 1944, he returned to lead a band through 1945.

What instrument did Artie Shaw play?

Saxophone

Artie Shaw
Genres	Swing jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician bandleader composer actor
Instruments	Clarinet, Saxophone
Years active