Hi everyone, here is our bi-weekly recommended listening posting for Friday, May 29, 2020.
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Recommended Music
Iconic comedian Bob Hope was born 117 years ago today, on May 29, 1903!
In fond remembrance of Bob Hope, the premier 20th Century comedian, here is a link to the film Road To Rio.The film stars Bob Hope, Bing Crosby & Dorothy Lamour.
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Arabesque Cookie (Arabian Dance) by Duke Ellington (Genre: Jazz)
The great pianist and band leader Duke Ellington plays the mysterious and adventurous song Arabesque Cookie!
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All She Wants To Do Is Rock by Wynonie Harris (Genre: R&B, Blues, Rock)
The great blues singer Wynonie Harris is not as well known as he should be today, due to his death from cancer at a young age. Here he is performing one of his greatest songs – All She Wants To Do Is Rock.
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Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert (1938) by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra (Genre: Swing, Jazz, Big Band)
Benny Goodman and his band broke through to a larger audience when this monumental album was released in 1938. Songs on the LP include I Got Rhythm, Swingtime in the Rockies, Stompin’ At the Savoy & Sing, Sing, Sing.
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Come To My Window by Melissa Etheridge (Genre: Rock)
Rocker Melissa Etheridge performing one of her best known songs in concert!
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The Genius of Jazz by Wynton Marsalis with Jon Batiste (Genre: Jazz)
This combo music-docu video features insightful conversation by Wynton Marsalis and Jon Batiste about the process of creating music, and the players play a bit too; songs include The Star Spangled Banner, Motherless Child, St. James Infirmary, Oh Lady Be Good & Amazing Grace.
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Girls With Guitars by Wynonna Judd (Genre: Country)
The great Wynonna promoting the idea that girls can play guitar too!
Of course they can! In fact, I’ve got two guitars sitting behind me right now!
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One Summer Night by Danleers (Genre: R&B, Traditional R&B)
The Danleers became one of the most popular R&B groups of the late fifties when they released their first sing, One Summer Night, in June of 1958.
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Rawhide by Frankie Lane (Genre: Pop, Vocal)
Frankie Lane was one of the most popular vocalists in the 1950s and early sixties. He sang pop, jazz and country tunes including this one – the theme from the TV show, Rawhide, which starred a young Clint Eastwood.
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Summer Is A-Comin’ In by Nat King Cole (Genre: Vocal, Jazz, Pop)
One of the best singers of the 20th Century, Nat King Cole, helps us usher in June with his song Summer Is A-Comin’!
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Summer Nights by The Safaris (Genre: Pop, Classic Pop)
The Safaris were a light rocking group based in southern California. They had one it, this one – Summer Nights, which was released in 1960.
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This Land Is Your Land by Peter, Paul & Mary (Genre: Folk)
The premier folk trio playing a spirited version of the Woody Guthrie classic!
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Urge For Going by Joni Mitchell (Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Folk)
Urge For Going is a classic Joni Mitchell songs and I share it now because A. it is a great song and B. as a tip of the hat to those, who like myself, prefer the cooler months of the year (If you love summer – you can listen to the song and commiserate with Joni, while I give a “cold triumphant shout” along with the other winter warriors!)
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Be well & happy listening!
Linda Reimer, SSCL
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REFERENCES:
Print References
The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits by Joel Whitburn
Online References
AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/
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