Billboard Pop Memories: The 1930s { Various Artists }
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Orchestra: Artie ShawOrchestra: Larry Clinton
Orchestra: Benny Goodman
Orchestra: Leo Reisman
Orchestra: Duke Ellington
Orchestra: Glenn Miller
Performer: Bing Crosby
Performer: Rudy Vallee
Performer: Guy Lombardo
Performer: Judy Garland
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1994-02-22
Music Label: Rhino / Wea
Soundtracks:
- Begin The Beguine - Art Shaw And His Orchestra
- Deep Purple - Larry Clinton And His Orchestra
- Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) - Benny Goodman And His Orchestra
- Pennies From Heaven - Bing Crosby
- Stein Song (University Of Maine) - Rudy Vallee And His Connecticut Yankees
- Boo-Hoo - Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians
- Night And Day - Leo Reisman And His Orchestra
- Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington And His Cotton Club Orchestra
- Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
- Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller And His Orchestra
Music reviews of Billboard Pop Memories: The 1930s { Various Artists }
Music Review: a good album of 1930s hits geared toward the casual fan
Rating: 5 Stars
Billboard Pop Memories: The 1930s may not be the most complete collection of hits from the 1930s; but then again it doesn't purport to be a "greatest hits" package, either. The quality of the sound is pretty good considering the age of these recordings; and the artwork is very nicely done.
The CD starts with Artie Shaw and His Orchestra performing their huge hit entitled "Begin The Beguine." "Begin The Beguine" is a pretty melody that is also rather catchy and it was designed for people to want to hear it over and over again--as well they did! The brass and the other instruments work really well and Artie Shaw sure could conduct a band with finesse! Listen also for Larry Clinton And His Orchestra to perform a stunning, slow dance style rendition of "Deep Purple;" "Deep Purple" sounds great and I always liked this number even though I prefer it with a somewhat faster tempo.
"Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)" is performed by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra; this "hot music" was big back in the day and after just one listen you'll certainly know why! Benny Goodman and His Orchestra perform this brilliantly and it's a pleasure to hear this done so very well. Listen also for Bing Crosby, one of the original crooners, to sing a sublime rendition of "Pennies From Heaven." "Pennies From Heaven" gets the royal treatment from Bing Crosby who sings this with all his heart and soul. I really like "Pennies From Heaven;" and I think that you will like it, too.
"Boo-Hoo" is a new tune to me; Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians play this with panache and I'm very impressed. It has that classic 1930s sound to it and the horns have a wonderful arrangement. Guy Lombardo has always been a favorite of mine--I have many of his albums. His music always was wonderful.
Leo Reisman and His Orchestra perform that classic Irving Berlin number entitled "Night And Day." I believe this was sung by Fred Astaire in a movie he did with Ginger Rogers. "Night And Day" is a prime example of Irving Berlin's genius and this is certainly a major highlight of this album. In addition, the immortal Judy Garland sings "Over The Rainbow." "Over The Rainbow" was one of Judy's two or three signature songs and she sings it absolutely flawlessly! This recording of "Over The Rainbow," however, is NOT from the soundtrack of the movie; this is an alternate version Judy recorded for Decca Records.
The album also ends well with "Moonlight Serenade" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Glenn Miller and His Orchestra could take any tune and make it sound majestic; and this sublime rendition of "Moonlight Serenade" is timeless.
Overall, Billboard Pop Memories: The 1930s is a good starter CD for newcomers to this genre of music. Diehard fans may already have these numbers in their collections.
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