No live show this week, but here’s a show full of smooth big band sounds, all for your listening pleasure. Some of the big band greats – old and new – are here, including Bobby Darin, Glenn Miller, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and a whole lot more.
Grab your fedora and a martini! It’s time for the annual Frank Sinatra Birthday Bash! Join in as all of Frank’s pals sing some of his biggest hits. And yes, Sinatra will croon a few too!
Louis Armstrong, Robbie Williams, Bobby Caldwell, Lena Horne, Linda Ronstadt, Lou Rawls, Liza, The Temptations, Dean Martin, Julie London – they’re all here.
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Crisp weather and hot swinging music make a cool pair. This week’s show is full of fun and frivolity, with lots of big band and boogie woogie to get your toes tapping. Tune in and enjoy Elvis, Peggy Lee, Michael Buble, Glen Miller, Pink Martini, Les Baxter, Sammy Davis Jr., and more.
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It’s time for our annual Johnny Mercer Birthday Bash! One of the most prolific songwriters of popular American music, Johnny wrote the lyrics for over 1,500 songs.
Eighteen of his songs were nominated for an Academy Award, with four of them winning. As a singer, thirteen of his songs were top ten hits and four made it to number one.
Savannah native Mercer co-founded Capitol Records and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
This episode will feature a selection of some of his most famous, beloved, and award-winning songs.
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It’s time for Thanksgiving here in the United States. Roast turkey, friends, family, pies . . . and an unexpected blizzard. But we’ll keep you warm and cozy with some hot songs by Bill Elliot, Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, Kay Starr, Julie London, Fats Domino, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald, and more.
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The crisp weather of November is perfect for the hot sounds of brassy swing music. This week you’ll hear the big band sounds of Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey, as well as smooth jazzy vocalists, including Michael Buble, Carmen McRae, Dean Martin, Abbe Lane, and more. Add in few songs to honor our Veterans to make the show really jump! Swing time never sounded so good . . .
Tune in LIVE on most Saturday nights for “Must See, Better Than TV” videos, a LIVE chat with other listeners, and lots of fun and frivolity. Or listen On Demand whenever you want to.
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