Camel Caravan Broadcasts 1939, Vol. II
Benny Goodman was the King of Swing, and these historic broadcast recordings capture his orchestra at the height of the swing era. Originally aired live and rescued from archives, these performances showcase the power and precision of Goodman's big band in its element—energetic, tightly rehearsed, and radiating pure joy. The arrangements showcase the full orchestra: punchy brass, reed sections in harmony, driving rhythm section, and Goodman's clarinet cutting through with crystalline clarity. These broadcasts are windows into a vanished world of live dance music, where technical virtuosity and infectious swing went hand in hand. For collectors of swing history or anyone curious about why this era defined American popular music, these recordings are invaluable primary documents.
Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping!
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Big Band Swing |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Phontastic |
| Year | 1992 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Big Band, Swing
- Label:
- Phontastic
- Country:
- Sweden
- Year:
- 1992
- 1. Let's Dance 0:50
- 2. Honolulu 2:00
- 3. Hurry Home 2:20
- 4. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise 2:39
- 5. When Buddha Smiles 2:20
- 6. Good for Nothin' But Love 2:35
- 7. Together 3:40
- 8. Farewell Blues 2:05
- 9. Singin' In The Rain 2:20
- 10. Deep Purple 3:05
- 11. In The Shade Of The Old Apple Tree 3:00
- 12. I Cried For You 2:30
- 13. Big John's Special 2:50
- 14. What's The Reason (I'm Not Pleasing You) 3:10
- 15. Bugle Call Rag 2:10
- 16. Gypsy Love Song 2:20
- 17. I Get Along Without You Very Well 2:30
- 18. Spring, Beautiful Spring 2:25
- 19. Bach Goes To Town 2:30
- 20. Them There Eyes 2:40
- 21. Deep Purple 2:30
- 22. The Kingdom Of Swing 2:40
- 23. Goodbye 0:10
- Data provided by Discogs
Data provided by Discogs.