Benny Goodman's Golden Era: More Camel Caravans- The Third Camel/The Fourth Camel
Benny Goodman, the King of Swing, was jazz's first mainstream superstar. These transcriptions from the Camel Caravan radio broadcasts represent Goodman's orchestra at peak swing-era form in the late 1930s. The band swings with effortless precision—clean ensemble passages, spot-on soloists, arrangements that balance tightness with improvisation. Goodman's clarinet sings throughout, leading a horn section that crackles with energy. The sound is warm and immediate, capturing live broadcasts in all their spontaneous glory. This third and fourth Camel Caravan collection gives access to material rarely heard, showing why Goodman's orchestra became America's soundtrack during swing's golden years.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Swing Big Band |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Phontastic |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Swing, Big Band
- Label:
- Phontastic
- Country:
- Sweden
- Year:
- 1995
- . NOVEMBER 16, 1937, NEW YORK
- 1-1. Let's Dance 1:12
- 1-2. Star Dust 3:13
- 1-3. If It's The Last Thing I Do 3:25
- 1-4. After You've Gone 2:30
- 1-5. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Heart 3:43
- 1-6. Laughing At Life 3:19
- 1-7. Nagasaki 4:01
- 1-8. Mama, That Moon Is Here Again 2:55
- 1-9. Big John Special 3:23
- 1-10. Good-Bye 1:06
- . AUGUST 30, 1938, NEAR DETROIT
- 1-11. Let's Dance 0:55
- 1-12. The March Of The Swing Parade 3:50
- 1-13. I Used To Be Color-Blind 4:59
- 1-14. At Sundown 2:52
- 1-15. Liza 2:19
- 1-16. Russian Lullaby 3:28
- 1-17. Benny Sent Me 3:56
- 1-18. When I Go Dreamin' 3:19
- 1-19. The Yam 3:35
- 1-20. Good-Bye 1:31
- . SEPTEMBER 6, 1938, CHICAGO
- 2-1. Let's Dance 0:52
- 2-2. Chicago 2:58
- 2-3. I've Got A Date With A Dream 4:24
- 2-4. Margie 2:49
- 2-5. In A Mist 3:31
- 2-6. The Lambeth Walk 3:35
- 2-7. Shine 3:18
- 2-8. You Go To My Head 3:02
- 2-9. Madhouse 3:40
- 2-10. Good-Bye 1:48
- . SEPTEMBER 13, 1938, CHICAGO
- 2-11. Let's Dance/Changes 3:38
- 2-12. A-Tisket, A-Tasket 2:40
- 2-13. You're Driving Me Crazy 2:25
- 2-14. I Surrender Dear 2:53
- 2-15. Fletcher Henderson/Blue Skies 5:52
- 2-16. Some Of These Days 3:49
- 2-17. I Used To Be Color-Blind 3:34
- 2-18. Big John Special 3:14
- 2-19. Good-Bye 1:34
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