The Fantastic 40s

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Tracklist

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1In the Mood
recording of:
In the Mood
lyricist:
Andy Razaf
composer:
Wingy Manone
publisher:
Shapiro Bernstein and Co. Limited and Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント A事業部 (Shinko Music Entertainment, A Division)
is based on:
Tar Paper Stomp
included in:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, volume I)
Glenn Miller43:37
2The Gypsy
The Ink Spots2:47
3House of Blue Lights
Ella Mae Morse2:54
4For Sentimental Reasons
recording of:
(I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons
lyricist:
Ivory “Deek” Watson (Singer, guitarist, and songwriter)
composer:
William “Pat” Best
publisher:
MCA Duchess Music Corporation and Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd.
Nat King Cole2:57
5Manana
Peggy Lee2:53
6Fine Brown Frame
Nellie Lutcher3:00
7There! I’ve Said It Again
recording of:
There I’ve Said it Again
writer:
Redd Evans and David Mann (American songwriter)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
Vaughn Monroe3:14
8Rumours Are Flying
recording of:
Rumors Are Flying
writer:
Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss
Frankie Carle2:54
9Oh What a Beautiful Morning
recording of:
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ (Oklahoma!)
orchestrator:
Robert Russell Bennett (American composer and arranger)
lyricist:
Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer)
publisher:
EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Rodgers & Hammerstein Theatrical Europe Ltd., Williamson Music Company, Williamson Music Ltd. and Williamson Music, Inc.
part of:
Oklahoma! (Rodgers & Hammerstein musical)
Frank Sinatra3:00
10When You Wish Upon a Star
recording of:
When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio, 1940 film)
lyricist:
Ned Washington
composer:
Leigh Harline
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher) and Chappell Music Ltd.
part of:
The 13th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1940 winner)
medley of:
Little Wooden Head (Pinocchio, 1940 film, music cue)
medley of:
When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio, 1940 film, music cue)
medley of:
When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio, 1940 film, music cue)
part of:
Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand
part of:
Pinocchio (1940 Disney film soundtrack)
Vera Lynn2:55
11That Lucky Old Sun
Frankie Laine3:01
12I’m Beginning to See the Light
recording of:
I’m Beginning to See the Light
lyricist:
Don George (US songwriter/composer, 1909–1987) (in 1944)
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944), Johnny Hodges (in 1944) and Harry James (US big band leader, trumpeter & actor) (in 1944)
publisher:
Anne‐Rachel Music Corp.
Harry James and His Orchestra3:16
13Huggin and Chalkin
recording of:
Huggin' and Chalkin'
writer:
Kermit Goell and Clancy Hayes
Hoagy Carmichael2:39
14Caldonia
recording of:
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head Hard?)
lyricist and composer:
Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) and Fleecie Moore
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd., Cherio Corp. and Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) (on 1945-04-16)
Woody Herman3:05
15Hey! Ba Ba Re Bop
recording of:
Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
writer:
Curley Hamner and Lionel Hampton
Tex Beneke & Glenn Miller and His Orchestra3:04
16The Boys in the Back Room
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1939-12-19)
vocals:
Marlene Dietrich (actress and singer) (on 1939-12-19)
orchestra:
Victor Young and His Orchestra (on 1939-12-19)
recorded at:
Decca Studios (Hollywood; fka Recordings, Inc. 1934–40, before Decca took it over) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1939-12-19)
recording of:
The Boys in the Backroom (on 1939-12-19)
lyricist:
Frank Loesser
composer:
Frederick Hollander
Marlene Dietrich2:04
17Fifty Fifty Blues
recording of:
Fifty-Fifty Blues
writer:
Billy Moore, Jr. (40s American jazz pianist/arranger/composer)
Louis Armstrong3:01
18Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
recording of:
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
writer:
Hughie Prince and Don Raye
publisher:
A4V Digital, Inc., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
part of:
The 14th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1941 nominee)
The Andrews Sisters2:44
19Cow Cow Boogie
Freddie Slack and His Orchestra & Ella Mae Morse3:15
20Near You
Alvino Rey & His Orchestra3:02
21Swinging on a Star
recording of:
Swinging on a Star
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908–1964) (in 1944)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1944)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
part of:
The 17th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1944 winner)
Bing Crosby & The Williams Brothers2:33
22Chi Baba, Chi Baba
recording of:
Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go to Sleep)
writer:
Mack David (American lyricist and songwriter), Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston (songwriter)
Perry Como3:00
23Salt Peanuts
recording of:
Salt Peanuts
composer:
Kenny Clarke and Dizzy Gillespie
publisher:
Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
adaptations:
Salt Peanuts (Pointer Sisters version, with lyrics)
Dizzy Gillespie3:19
24Besame Mucho
Jimmy Dorsey3:04
25Take the A Train
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
Duke Ellington2:58
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