I am 64, born in '59. I grew up in 60s and 70s rock n roll @ country. This was my dads and grandmothers music. I have always loved the old jazz of the "big bands". My son, 36 yrs old now, was a drummer for a little band in the 90s. I also hope this music gets revived. Be a shame for the world to forget and lose such talent!!❤😊
I was born in 1952, but have always loved the music of the 30's and 40's. Movie musicals and singers of that era too. Not to mention those FABULOUS cars; with running boards and fender skirts! I think I must have lived a past life then.
So grateful to my dad (born in 1928) who loved Artie Shaw and passed on that love to me. Music of today just doesn't compare; thank goodness they were able to record in back then. Thank you for posting.
En France je ne pense pas que les gens sauf quelques initiés le connaissaient je le découvre depuis un certain temps c'est formidable, lorsque j'étais enfant, j'ai connu ce genre de grandes formations, je n'aimais pas trop, trop de bruit, trop de musicien. Je suis capable de traduire ce que vous dites, mais je ne peux plus écrire en anglais, il est vrai que j'ai plus de 80 ans
more than just the music. it was the clothes, the cars, the night live, the movies and thats just a little. just missed it by 25 - 30 years but still listened to it in the 70s because of the old folks at the teenager's hang outs (which they started hanging out there themselves as teens)
I'm a guy who struggles with fairly chronic anxiety and this is one of the things that actually drives the anxiety, if not exactly away, then at least back far enough where I don't have it so constantly pressing on my mind. Definitely a God send. Thank you!
You made an excellent point here, Conor. I've had chronic anxiety since I was around 19 (I'm now 66). Music has brought me much joy that I otherwise wouldn't have had.
As a child in the 1940s, I listened to big band with my parents. They went dancing to this kind of music every Saturday night. An old rock & roller and disco lover has picked up this stuff again. This is good shit.
Artie Shaw - a man made of music. We're so fortunate to live in a time when we can have him in our lives, though he's no longer physically with us. Thanks for keeping him with us!
I started listening to big bands while I was working as a programmer because it moves and flowed with my work style. Funny how I grew to love my grandparent's music through work. It is the best music
I remember this music from when I was young. My mother and father used to play this through the house on the weekends. I come in from the barn and I would hear the sweet Sound of the cornet the trombone the brass. The sound of real music.
Well the world is nowhere near as aflame as it was during WWII when Artie Shaw released many of these wonderful tunes. People really did need something to soothe them then.
@@davids7627 For sure...and we had people who understood the real challenges that lay before them. Nowadays we have mostly entitled wimps who have never gotten a "B" in their life and who have never had to work hard for meager results. Performers had real talent.
Soothe nothing... the very elixir of life.... who could breather without the very air that is Goodman & Shaw? The REmakes of the music of this time don't have near the spirit, the timber of a soul that the originals had. Please... bring it back so we can all feel again.
I learned about big bands in an "old guy" tavern in my neighborhood. It was the mid 1970's and I was in my 20's. They tolerated me because I was a veteran and adopted me as a kind of pet hippie. They even accepted me smoking in the parking lot in the back of the building. Owner was a Russian immigrant who appreciated me bringing him snapping turtles and eels, that he prepared in a makeshift kitchen on the back porch. But...... back to the music. The jukebox was filled with Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Harry James, the Dorseys, Kay Starr, et al. Their more modern selections were Sinatra, Tony Brennett, and such. Artie Shaw was my personal favorite. Had a lot of fun there, learned to dance old school style and met some interesting characters from two earlier generations. Best music ever created, I M H O.
ddkoda, yes, listen to these Artie Shaw tunes compared to today's contemporary...no comparison...I certainly consider today's contemporary degenerate. Any music which has to rely on obscenities to attract listeners and audience is definitely not music to me.
Dad & Grandpa👴 were awesome 👌dancers🕺💃. In highschool he tought me how to dance🕺💃 for the Ball dance gala. They had a🎬 style life always happy , no drama times.😏🙏👏👏👏👏👏
kimberlie h, well, these are the choices the generations have made since the big bands were number 1 in USA. What the baby boomers, their children and grandchildren have chosen for music and culture is definitely something that the WW2 generation would disapprove.
Swing music is all that we were allowed to play in High School in the 60's because my High School Teacher, who is now recognized as a living treasure of Maryland, said that Rock and Roll wouldn't last, and that we were waisting our time and talents. So we played the top 76 songs of the 40's at every high school dance from 1961 through 1963. From American Patrol to Tea for Two, and a lot of Glen Miller Songs. I also, along with another former student, played music with our teacher's band throughout Maryland at different venues, and of course the songs were all from the 40's. I still like Rock and Roll, but to be able to play music from a different generation, was something very special. I saw Gene Krupa live with Les Brown and his Band of Renowns, at Steel Pier in Atlantic City. He was masterful in the way he played his drums, and the full Orchestra sound was just breathtaking. You couldn't be in the ballroom unless you had a sports coat and tie on and my mother made sure I always properly dressed for the occasion. I will never forget it - one the best memories of my life. I saw the band again in Okinawa with the Bob Hope show. Great music from the 40's. One of my classmates still plays the clarinet with a Jazz band in Florida and I now play Taiko Drums for two Okinawa Classical Music groups in Virginia - very different music indeed - but I am hooked and we are blessed to play at the local Cherry Blossom Festivals.
What an amazing story... In 1979 I was wandering, aimlessly through the Brea Mall in Brea, CA and heard music coming from the middle of the mall. As I got closer and was totally digging on the big band sounds, I saw folks swing dancing and just tearing it up. I was 19 and finally saw that it was Les Brown and his Band of Reknown absolutely lighting up the place. I have been a fan of the big band since that day. And really favor the clarinet band leaders... to the extent that I went out and bought myself a Bb Buffet and taught myself to play along (not so great) with my favorites. Probably the only one I ever got good at was They Say. I love your story and truly envy those experiences. Be well and keep on swingin'.
My parents danced to this music after the War, when my Father came home from the Pacific after VJ Day. They were married in 1948, and together over 60 years until Mother died.
Hearing this music always makes me think of my mom. She always smiled when she talked about her younger days going to all the dances and the wonderful music they played.
I love the big band sounds. When I was a kid, I had piano lessons as did my twin brothers. I was not able to coordinate my left hand with my right. Just not able. The first alternate was the viola. As I am left handed, learning to play was against all instincts. I finally learned to play the clarinet as a senior. I took my clarinet with me to college and was so glad I did. In the first class of ROTC those who could play an instrument were asked to join the band. Instead of marching around a dusty field for 4 hours every Monday, we sat in an air conditioned hut practicing the music. On parade, we played the usual military marches, but getting to the starting point, we played Dixieland jazz to the delight of the other students. In my dorm room I would play along with the 'Dukes' to learn the scores. My roommate was a first trombone (high school band competition rank) and his best friend across the hall was the second. I needed all the practice I could get. Now, to help with my COPD, I play with these great old recordings.
As 5/6 year old with two teenage older brothers , I can remember Artie Shaw was their favourite all through the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. Glenn Miller was also constantly on the BBC, and the world forces Service. Great to hear him again ! What memories and all those young GIs. The American Army HQ was next door in Bushey Park Hampton Court. My Brother was a pilot in the Second Tactical Airforce at El Alamein.(RAF) Artie and his orchestra was their joy and reminder of better days to come.
Saw your reply about Artie Shaw. Iam an American by product of WW2!! Dad served in Europe. Grew up listening to Big Bands. This sure puts one back to the era!! If nothing else it broadens ones musical knowledge & appreciation. These bands had excellent musicians, which is so lost today. Keep on enjoying over there across the Pond!!
There are a few of us, while we didn't grow up, as you did, dancing to the music of this era, nonetheless came to appreciate it (in my case thanks to My Dad being a member of record clubs during the 50's & 60's). As a kid & then teenager in the 50's & 60's, I grew up listening to not just top 40 rock n roll of that time, but the rich heritage of 30's & 40's swing bands, leading inexorably to the bebop revolution & everything that followed. I'm forever grateful to Artie Shaw & all of his cohorts back in the day for showing us the way.
Absolutely beautiful music from a time of great stress and hardship. You cannot fail to appreciate this gift from Shaw and the rest. There were also British and German big bands who gave fantastic accounts of themselves and lesser known North American ones that add to the genre. Artie Shaw's music for me is stunning.
Can you imagine creating such brilliant music and giving up aged 44 years, never picking up the clarinet again and dying aged 94. Incredible music. RIP Artie, Thanks a million.
Fantastic music, I listen to this while I restore old radios. Side note; my great uncle Larry, who just passed this year at 94 was a driver for the top brass in ww2 and a drummer. He would fill in for Glen Miller and Benny Goodman. Pretty cool stuff.
What a great memory you have of your uncle, my uncle was Arthur Fiedler personal photographer, we sat in every 4th of July, I have tinnitis now but man it was worth it..I remember my dad always played Artie Shaw, Glen Miller, and Johnny Cash.. Happy Thanksgiving.
This music had a profound impact on American culture, I do believe. Popular music morphed into rock & roll, rock, etc., but this music is now classic. And, of course, classical music still sells!
I have a humongous selection, some I bought in the 70’s, an a collection of mom’s like this. I’m now 69, play piano (usually RAGTIME!) but a huge collection like this one here wW2 stuff! Enjoy it all
I am 88 and am so glad I lived in the time of the big bands. This music completely transports you back to a lost era. I feel so sad for the teenagers who came after us and never experienced dancing in the dance halls to this music. From Central England now, but danced to this music as a teenager in Edinburgh Scotland.
Tedria unos 16 años escuchaba estas orquestas y era lo maximo ahora a mis 83 abriles siento la misma sensacion espero que nunca pierda la sensibilidad y disfrute este regalo de dios
Всичко, всеки клип е много спицялен за мен, слушам с наслада и възхищение и се прекланя пред големите богове на класическия джаз,Бени Гутман,Артие,те са много солисти,на различни инструменти ,духови и клавирни, и други но как звучат, знам само че няма стара музика има много различна по жанър изпълнявана от виртуози музиканти които много обичат професията си.Благадаря.
I think if the kids of today had great music to listen to ,like this great music, instead of the garbage they listen to ,it would make them better behaved . ,who would want to be violent listening to all these wonderful sounds.
The first song playing..I heard this in a movie or something, feel in love with this song. And the thing with classical music, if you don't know the music there is no way to find it. I'm sooo happy I press this video :) Too many memories coming back and yes I am only a 90's baby lol
I used to live up in New York. As a kid my father always had WNEW on the radio. The show was Make Believe Ballroom Time, hosted by Martin Block. He played all the fabulous bands on the radio. When he moved on the show was taken over by William B Williams. True, this swing music was not for everyone's taste but the music was fantastic.
I too listened to the Make Believe Ballroom with my dad when I was a teen back in the 50's . The tune "Make Believe Ballroom Time" was a big hit by Charlie Barnett . The show always signed off with Jan Pierce singing "Bluebird of Happiness" ! Great memories !!!
@@pinklady6042 I was a teen when make Believe Ballroom played on my radio, in Brooklyn, NY. Spoiled me for life; was a fan, remember the gamut of bands and singers, minor and major.
Before the pandemic shut us down (we just now started rehearsing again), my jazz / big band rehearsed in an "active adult retirement home" where the average age of the residents is somewhere between 85-90. We play the music that they grew up with, and come to our rehearsals to applaud. I've often noted that is I had a chance to be around a group that played the Beach Boys (I'd be singing along with them). The members of that band range from mid-30s to mid 70s. It's as much fun to play as to dance or listen to!
Excellent beautiful music to relax after dinner and dessert with family and friends. An after hour liqueur and perhaps some cheek to cheek dancing with your honey. Simpler times with style and grace. A love for all things beautiful.
Pretty much everything from that era was dancable. And one could actually understand the words to the songs. And, no matter what, they were almost ALWAYS upbeat.
Dave Crowder, exactly...every tune on this greatest hits video is danceable. The lyrics and "music" of today's contemporary habe to rely on such obscenities for listeners and audience. I do not even consider it music. It is garbage filling up ears and minds.
I remember as a small boy when in Chicago my Dad took to me to bar so he could watch boxing fights, I recall the smell of beer, Hams commercials and this song.
Jerry McIntyre ........age '90'. I am so glad to know there is a '45' or old who found this music Delightful. My friends and I grew up dancing to Artie Shaw, Harry James, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dodrsey, etc.,etc. Most people who are only forty five have never even HEARD of these great band leaders. I hope it catches on. How nice it would be if the great Swing Bands could make a come back.
My sisters and I grew up in the San Fernando Valley and later in Mexico. We loved to listen to "The Swingin' Years" with Chuck Cecil (sp?). Two of my mom's brothers were professional musicians who played saxophones in the 30s and 40s in Mexico City. I guess we must've inherited the appreciation from them. So glad we did. This music is tops!
why this music, still making the magic inside me??? it turns me into a love dream filled of peace and kindly company! takes me to that world once I met!
My father and mother in law were swing dancers extraordinaire. He was a USMC veteran of WWII and she was a roller derby girl. They had 8 children ... my wife was #6. Dad quit professional baseball to go fight the Japanese. I will never forget when I asked him who had the best bend of the era .... without hesitation "Artie Shaw".
THIS IS SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOODDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mom had the big box set of Artie's performances, LP's, that I played on our RCA hi-fi for years in the 70's loved it then, love it now. I just suggested it to a young friend just starting on his clarinet journey, play on, dude.!
My gramps played sax in a orchestra but loved the clarinet being played.. I listened to hours of this stuff brings memories back good simple times ....
Apart from the fact that this music is a delight to listen to I like it because it was made in a time before computers and artificial sound. What you hear is skill and genius nothing more or less, these guys had more talent in their little fingers than the majority of modern day musicians in their entire bodies, they couldn't hold a candle to them! I am sorry that I was born too late and missed the days of the big band as a result
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