[Homer_J_Simpson]

I ran across this item as I was researching some pre-world war II history at the local university library today. I got a kick out of it and thought some folks here might also.

I'm thinking about posting stories about the war here on this same real-time-plus-seventy years basis as we move forward. I find it an enjoyable way to learn about the times. If anyone is interested in getting on a ping list for this wierd activity please respond and I will make it so.

I wouldn't think there is any problem posting Times articles that are seventy years old and stored in libraries across the country.

[Paisan]

Anyone who follows popular music; understands the real roots of Rock, should not be surprised by this. Goodman, Dorsey, Swing and Boogie Woogie. You may give these guys and their styles short shrift and dismiss them as ‘yer old man’s music’ but they all play a part in what we listen to today and what we falsely consider NEW.

Thanks for posting...

[From many - one.]

It’s still pretty listenable stuff. I’ve started collecting it.

[rockinqsranch]

Rock ‘n Roll began in my youth and I loved it, yet the song of my life came out in 1957. A reflection of the Big Band era. Jimmy Dorsey’s “So Rare” still plays in my head often.

Were I to have to choose one or the other as the favorite song of my life, it would be a toss-up between “It’s a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong, or “So Rare” by Jimmy Dorsey.

Wonderful music.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

1/27/38

[oh8eleven]

Benny Goodman and his swing orchestra
Back when men were men and music was music. I have a dozen Benny Goodman CDs and even though I'm a rock and roll loving baby boomer, I long for those "good old" days.

[DaveMSmith]

Thanks for posting.

I've been a huge BG fan since my dad turned me on to him when I was a kid (I play clarinet).