Showing posts with label opus one. Show all posts
Showing posts with label opus one. Show all posts

Friday, July 11, 2008

Opus One: Tommy Dorsey



I will continue to list the classic swing songs. Here is one undisputed classic: Opus One with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. This particular version is from the short film "Universal Name Band Musical 7301: Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra" from 1951.

Opus #1 was written by Sy Oliver and became a hit with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra in 1944.

I love the trading of phrases that goes on between trumpeter Charlie Shavers and the pianist (who is he, can anyone help me?)

What do you think of Opus No. 1? Got any suggestions of other classic swing songs? Please comment.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

The Mills Brothers sings "Opus One"

Here is The Mills Brothers singing a great version of the song "Opus One".



Hey everybody! I'm back with tips about things that swings! It's good to be back.

What do you think of this version of "Opus One" sung by The Mills Brothers? Tell me.