"SWING AND SWAY"
MAY, 1942 18 WEEKS ON THE HIT PARADE; BUT MUCH LONGER ON THE JUKEBOXES "DADDY" Introduced in the film, TWO LATINS FROM MANHATTAN" SUNG BY MEMBERS OF THE KAYE ORCHESTRA/VERY POPULAR AT THE TIME AND STILL FUN TO LISTEN TO EVEN TODAY. Contemporary singer Michael Buble' has re-instated the practice of having the members of the band sing along, fun for both performer and the ensemble. He was posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1992 and for his contribution to the recording industry has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
WITH SAMMY KAYE
In the Broadway musical, "Bye Bye Birdie", Sammy and his orchestra are mentioned in the words of the song called "KIDS":
"Why can't they dance like we did, "What's wrong with Sammy Kaye?" He was married to jazz singer Julie London, who also recorded a version of the this song. From 1937 through 1953, he had over 193 charted hits. |
The combination of Les Brown and Doris Day was a regular fixture on the 1940's jukeboxes. They had 15 Top Ten Hits, and many more which were a staple of the popular music in the mid 40's. Doris was the most popular female band singer (and highest paid female at the time.) |
Another big jukebox hit for Les and Doris was their version of a Nat King Cole Christmas Favorite. The Brown/Day version was a strong competitor and is still a big favorite. Called "THE CHRISTMAS SONG", it begins: "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire; Jack Frost nipping on your nose,,," |
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In 1941, more than 6 months on the jukeboxes ''GREEN EYES'' |
In 1942, over 5 months on the jukeboxes "TANGERINE" |
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