Swing time music I ‘m 85 , …..grew up in Brisbane in the 40es the US submarine base was just down the road at the end of our street……the sub mothership showed movies on a big screen on the deck and the ships band would play all the latest swing time. It was a local treat to be taken down to Dalgety wharf to sit on the loading dock across the road and enjoy the sight and sound….still close my eyes and picture the these times when I hear swing music
Goodman had technique, but Artie had soul and a magic fluidity. One made you drop your jaw and the other moved you inside with maybe a little jaw drop side dish. Both great in his own right, but quite different. Artie takes it for me, but to each his own.
To my ears, big band sound never gets old. Some rock music never gets old either, but that's hit and miss for me. But if you walk into a swanky restaurant with a dream date, which band would you prefer? That's a personal choice, but my preference is still big band. Sure, it does have associations with times before my time, but my parents enjoyed it, and they danced to it, and I've seen movies that feature it, some in my childhood. So, to my ears, big band music has a down-home sound that still sounds fresh and upbeat.
This is the music that helped America through World War II. I dedicate this gorgeous music in very loving memory of my parents -- My Pop was in the Army Air Corps, My Ma worked in a munitions plant. God keep both of my parents. God keep Artie Shaw and orchestra. Keep 'em flying!
my 10yr old granddaughter loves big band music . she loves coming to my house and insists i play one of my cds lol im determined to keep this music alive to the younger generation x
Haha don't worry, the times may change but the beauty of a music piece is forever. I'm 14, and i love this kind of music. It's so relaxing and blissful. I could listen to this all day.
C''est vrai que c'est à nous les parents qu'incombe le devoir d'essayer de former l'oreille de nos enfants à reconnaître et entendre ce qui est beau, dans la musique comme dans tous les autres domaines . Si nous ne le faisons pas, qui donc le fera ??? Mais c'est bien là que plus rien ne va plus , parce qu'il faut bien constater qu'énormément de parents abandonnent leur rôle , leurs responsabilités envers leurs enfants ! C'est, selon eux, aux enseignants de se charger de tout cela. Les enseignants ont bon dos, et si ça continue comme ça, on leur demandera bientôt de venir faire prendre le bain aux gosses et les mettre au lit !!!! Quelle époque !!!! Il ne faut donc pas en vouloir à nos enfants d'être devenus un peu nuls.......c'est notre faute.....Merci, Madame Culshaw d'essayer de faire quelque chose pour votre petite fille. HEUREUSEMENT QU'IL EXISTE ENCORE QUELQUES PERSONNES COMME VOUS. Il y donc encore de l'espoir...........
Susan Culshaw don't worry- i just went to the thrift shop today and found a brand new vinyl from them and i must say, as a young millenial adult (im 19 years old) I do appreciate this type of music
I am a 75 yr old great grandmother & yes grew up through the era of greatness & this wonderful Jazzy music.- also these musso's played all genre's namely boogie woogie. Artie Shaw was one of these band leaders who belonged to awesome music.
Just another example of how Artie Shaw was a Master Jerk. For more details on his craziness read Evelyn Keyes’ memoirs, available for free on the Internet Archive. She would get in trouble with Artie if she did not arrange his cigarettes in a particular way, or did not have his favorite ashtray at his chair. Artie gave a previous wife, Lana Turner, a nervous breakdown. He must have had some sort of personality disorder, not sure which one. But the guy was a genius, despite his bad personality. @@None-zc5vg
Susie, People listen to music from the past because it is often more sophisticated than todays. People feel that this genre of music is superior to today's because today's is often repetitive and doesn't have as much work or thought put into it. I don't blame anyone for wanting to "stay in the past," but I do believe we should be open-minded to some of the great music today, although it's hard to find at least decent music these days. Let them admire music and culture of the past if that's what they want to do.
Gracie h I honestly can't find modern music I like, the only music produced today that I like are from those who continue the old tradition, or the select few musicians who compose music of the past
Shaw and Goodman should never be compared. When one receives two Aces dealt one after another, you know that Dame Fortune is smiling upon you. Just consider that Goodman was born in May 1909 and Shaw in May 1910. Both were of Jewish backgrounds. Has to be more than a coincidence, they were obviously meant to compliment each other. Fate was in a benevolent mood and we should just rejoice in their legacy.
I like the Goodman version with Jack Teagarden on trombone Teddy Wilson on piano. But when the whole band comes in with Artie Shaw at the end of this version I just love it. What a wonderful thing it is to be able to call up both of these greats on You Tube.
Still as beautiful, moving, and evocative as the day it was recorded. Thank you Artie Shaw. I'm sure you're still swinging in that great Jazz Club in the Sky.
@@ianboard544 Artie was incredible, but, to my ear, Chick Webb had the greatest big band ever. Glenn Miller and Count Basie had the tightest. Duke Ellington and Artie Shaw had the most lyrical. Benny Goodman and Webb had the bands that played best out of anyone on the biggest stages. Just my opinion.
A great period for the clarinet with two fantastic maestros Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman. The tone of Artie Shaw/s playing is so beautifully smooth and timeless. Thank you for posting.
I am a music lover, with bluegrass being my favorite. My dad listened to this stuff some, even though he was from appalachia .Somehow this music takes me back to a much simpler time . Each tune paints a different picture in my imagination.
I can't count how many times I've heard this song over the years...but every time I get to 2:40 a warm rush and chills run through my body!!! God I love this music!!!
Very nice comments by all now let’s also compliment the soloists in this band 1949 Saxophone Al Cohn , Trombone Sonny Russo keep in mind Sonny was still 19 at time of this recording quite impressive both of those guys went on to admiral Careers
I have always loved the music of Artie Shaw and when I listen to OTR and hear one of the George Burns and Gracie Allen shows, and Artie Shaw is on it, it is so wonderful to listen to.
For Being A Kid, I Was Born In The Wrong Generation Stuck, With The Crap They Call Music Today... But, For Me I Have A Hell-Of-A-Record Player That I Use In My Room To Play The Old Records Like These As well, As Going The Next Step As Dressing In A Tux Almost Everywhere In A 1942 Pontiac Streamliner, You Got To Thank The Best Generation For It To Even Exist
there's a list of the orchestra members beside a photo on the "big band library" website - in Feb. 1939. Band members were [ from l. to r., front row ] guitarist Al Avola; saxophonists Georgie Auld, Hank Freeman, Les Robinson, and Tony Pastor; [ second row ] trumpeters Chuck Peterson, Bernie Privin, and Johnny Best; trombonists George Arus, Les Jenkins, and Harry Rodgers; [ back row ] bassist Sid Weiss, drummer Buddy Rich, and pianist Bob Kitsis.
+Richard Russette I'm with you Richard. The orchestrations and instrumentations are unmatched in American popular music history. Think of all the great musicians and singers who collaborated with Artie Shaw. He occupied an elite edge of swing popularity and his music was only possible in that time and place.
So sweet and heartrending. Why did the world have to resort to the "music" it plays now? For shame. I don't want to ruin my keyboard with the tears that are drippng on it, so I'll sign off.
Artie was the best. I like Benny too, but Artie was an arranger, composer and instrumentalist of the highest order. Every much the equal of B.G. So, as a complete package Artie was and is tops in my book. I wish I had as much talent in my whole body as he did in his fingernail clippings. I could quit my day job.
The lack of jazz exposure to young people is almost criminal. No more jazz stations, and few schools offer Jazz. Check the jazz camps across the country and see the interest of young people. Bob Burnett.
Hi Susan, your grand daughter is a awesome kid My grand dauhgter also likes this kind of music , she is playing in the school band and plays this stuff at home
Compare this with a modern day Rap tune. Music like this and musicians like Shaw have faded with the wind like so many other things that were precious parts of my youth. Sad..but listening to these artists still brings a smile and a few good tears.
'BirdYoumans', below, pretty well sums up what I said even decades ago. Goodman MIGHT have been able to beat Artie Shaw on this or that technical exercise, but Artie consistently put out far better music.
Listen to Lester Young on “I Want A Little Girl”, “Blues with Helen”, “Texas Shuffle”, “Strut Miss Lizzle: Way Down In New Orleans”, “Blue And Sentimental”.
