Chattanooga Swing - Big Band

Editorial Reviews
Charles de Montebello, CDM Sound Studios, Inc.
Betty - I LOVE your new CD. It has a great old big band sound. Very well produced.

-Philip Furia
I loved the rock version of "dream." I wonder if Johnny Mercer ever heard it? Keep singing those great standards!

Album Description
Ten years ago, I was singing regularly in a club in Madrid, accompanied only by the impressive sounds of maestro Rafael Ibarbia at the piano. One night after a show, I was approached by a gentleman who asked me if I would be interested in singing with a Big Band. I immediately said yes, went home, called my mother and asked, "How do you sing with a Big Band?". She replied that while she had often sung with large orchestras, she had never sung with a Big Band. Nevertheless, she encouraged me, told me I would be terrific and advised me to sing with my heart and have fun. Ten years later, i am still following her advice -- as is she! Last year, she came to one of our gigs and joined The Chattanooga Big Band in a few songs. She thought it was such fun (and received such a thunderous applause!) that she came up with the idea of doing a CD with the Big Band.

Of course it would have remained a dream if not for the vision and hard work of Patxi Urchegui. He did everything at the speed of light and with a smile on his face. Motivated by admiration for my Mother and friendship for us both, he made the whole thing come together. And what a trumpet player! Under his leadership, we recorded the entire CD in four days! My poor Mother arrived in Madrid, went to sleep, woke up the next day and went to the studio for a twelve-hour, non-stop session, in which we recorded nine songs. I marveled at how professional she was; even at four o'clock in the morning!

For the musicians, it was a real treat to work with someone as wonderful as my mother. She left them all agog with her rich tones, warmth and natural talent. For me, it was a dream come true. My mother, sister and I have always sung together, but we rarely have had the opportunity to record those moments. The only thing missing on this CD is the beautiful voice of my sister, Lydia. Maybe one day...

This CD brings together so many things that are important to me: My mother, who is so far away from me; the Chattanooga Big Band, my home away from home; and the music, which everyone responds to, regardless of culture or language. This is our gift to those we love.

Chattanooga Swing - Big Band

Chattanooga Swing - Big Band, Music, Betty Johnson, Classical Vocals, Pop, Popular Music, Up-beat Big Band. Twenty-four great musicians-Betty and Elisabeth singing the popular Great American Popular Standards plus-a Spanish love love song-Tu Me Acostumbraste.
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Chattanooga Choo Choo
    Glenn Miller
    Manufacturer: Prime Cuts
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Swing GeneralSwing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Contemporary Big BandContemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
    CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
    4-for-3 Jazz4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
    4-for-3 Pop4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
    4-for-3 All Music4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B000002V4H
    Release Date: 1995-07-14

    Tracks:

    1. Little Brown Jug
    2. My Blue Heaven
    3. Bugle Call Rag
    4. Stardust
    5. St Louis Blues March
    6. Hallelujah I Love Her So
    7. Chattanooga Choo Choo
    8. Anvil Chorus
    9. Moonlight Serenade
    Swing Time (Mystic Music - As Seen on TV)
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Swing Time (Mystic Music - As Seen on TV)
      Enoch Light and The Light Brigade
      Manufacturer: Mystic Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000O5LVTA

      Product Description

      MYSTIC MUSIC Presents SWING TIME (2-disc CD set) AS SEEN ON T.V. Recorded by Enoch Light and The Light Brigade. Disc 1 01. MOONLIGHT SERENADE 3:42 02. BUGLE CALL RAG 2:46 03. STARDUST 2:44 04. YOU MADE ME LOVE YOU 3:19 05. DON'T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE 3:23 06. A STRING OF PEARLS 3:23 07. SUGAR BLUES 2:42 08. I'LL NEVER SMILE AGAIN 3:19 09. DON'T BE THAT WAY 3:23 10. SNOWFALL 2:55 11. JERSEY BOUNCE 2:59 12. WOODCHOPPER'S BALL 3:06 13. CARAVAN 2:52 14. TAKE THE "A" TRAIN 3:13 15. SING SING SING PART 1 4:10 16. FLYING HOME 3:10 17. SATIN DOLL 2:23 18. AMERICAN PATROL 3:07 19. BOOGIE-WOOGIE 3:24 20. SONG OF INDIA 3:13 Disc 2 01. BEGIN THE BEGUINE 3:12 02. APRIL IN PARIS 3:48 03. IN THE MOOD 3:27 04. CHEROKEE 3:04 05. MARIE 3:17 06. CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO 3:30 07. SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY 3:42 08. FOUR BROTHERS 3:25 09. TUXEDO JUNCTION 3:27 10. WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE 3:02 11. ONE O'CLOCK JUMP 6:01 12. I'M GETTING SENTIMENTAL OVER YOU 3:33 13. LITTLE BROWN JUG 2:49 14. SOFTLY AS IN A MORNING SUNRISE 3:09 15. PENNSYLVANIA 6-5000 3:10 16. SOUTH STREET RAMPART STREET RAG 2:59 17. ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA 3:15 18. CIRIBIRIBIN 2:41 19. HEARTACHES 2:55 20. STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY 3:22
      Chattanooga Choo Choo: The #1 Hits
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • Decent sound, some hits missing
      • Compromised Sound, Good Collection
      • Glenn Miller - Chattanooga Choo-Choo
      • Great songs and memories
      		 Chattanooga Choo Choo: The #1 Hits
      Glenn Miller
      Manufacturer: RCA
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Swing GeneralSwing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Contemporary Big BandContemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000002W4A
      Release Date: 1991-08-27

      Tracks:

      1. Wishing (Will Make It So)
      2. Stairway To The Stars
      3. Moon Love
      4. Over The Rainbow
      5. The Man With The Mandolin
      6. Blue Orchids
      7. In The Mood
      8. Careless
      9. Tuxedo Junction
      10. When You Wish Upon A Star
      11. The Woodpecker
      12. Imagination
      13. Fools Rush in (Where Angels Fear To Tread)
      14. Blueberry Hill
      15. Song Of The Volga Boatmen
      16. You And I
      17. Chattanooga Choo-Choo
      18. Elmers Time
      19. A String Of Pearls
      20. Moonlight Cocktail
      21. Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
      22. I've Got A Gal In Kalamazoo
      23. That Old Black Magic

      Amazon.com

      With its unique sound and ebullient swing, the Glenn Miller Orchestra rapidly became the most popular band of its day. That sheer popularity is celebrated here in the remarkable string of No. 1 hits that the band recorded for RCA Victor from 1939 until 1942, when Miller decided to break up the band and enter the armed forces. Emphasizing sweet over swing, Miller created a unique, liquid reed sound by voicing a clarinet over the saxophones, often contrasting that effect with muted brass. Even a powerhouse swing tune like Erskine Hawkins's "Tuxedo Junction" took on softer hues in the Miller treatment, while the Modernaires vocal group added another trademark sound to such infectious songs as "Chattanooga Choo Choo." Miller's keen sense of public taste is apparent, from novelty tunes to superior ballads to his signature, "In the Mood." For anyone seeking a single-CD introduction to the Miller band, this collection has excellent sound and offers a window on the era. --Stuart Broomer

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Decent sound, some hits missing.......2005-07-23

      This is a great CD, don't get me wrong, but if you are looking for the *one* disc that best covers Glenn Miller's famous charts and signature sound, you might want to keep looking. At 23 tracks, it definitely delivers on quantity but the quality of the sound is only mediocre. Not a lot has been done to "clean up" the original masters (which actually might be a positive to many purists) and the sound is a bit distant and bright. There are also some notable exceptions, particularly "Moonlight Serenade," "Pensylvania 6-5000" and "Little Brown Jug." Of course, the movie soundtrack covers those tunes and is in stereo, though the sound is not as authentic as these recordings.

      3 out of 5 stars Compromised Sound, Good Collection.......2003-06-11

      This is a good collection of Miller's music, but the sound is compromised. I own actual 78's of this material, and the cd sounds harsh and compressed compared to to originals. Old 78's have a better frequency range than most people realize, and Miller's music needs to be remastered with newer restoration tools in order to best preserve the sound.

      ...

      5 out of 5 stars Glenn Miller - Chattanooga Choo-Choo.......2001-08-09

      Just received this Cd in themail I am so thrilled with it. These songs were taped in 1939 and around that time - the original ones. Anyone who listened to Gleen Miller during the World War 2 - must have this C.D.

      5 out of 5 stars Great songs and memories.......2001-01-15

      The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most successful, and most well know of all the 'Big Bands'. 23 #1 hits spanning the period of May 1939 to February 1943, is an amazing accomplishment. I wasn't born when these songs came out, but growing up, I heard them played at my grandparents house a lot, and they bring back memories to me of those times. As a child I loved these songs and used to sing along with the vocals. It was also a thrill when my grandparents used to tell me stories of those times, of memories associated with these songs. My grandma, during WW2, hearing some of these songs in the background, while sitting in a bomb shelter in the midst of falling bombs, my grandads memories of being in the Royal Marines, and hearing these songs over the radio. I became spellbound, and to hear these songs now sometimes bring a lump to my throat for the memories they stir. This is truly a remarkable album, and all songs have been digitally remastered, so they sound wonderful.
      Chattanooga Swing - Big Band
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • A Fantastic Collection
      		 Chattanooga Swing - Big Band
      Betty Johnson
      Manufacturer: Original Cast Record
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      Traditional & Vocal PopTraditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B0000630OJ
      Release Date: 2002-02-01

      Tracks:

      1. It Could Happen To You
      2. Makin' Whoopee
      3. It's All Right With Me
      4. I Get a Kick Out of You
      5. Tuxedo Junction
      6. Mack the Knife
      7. You Make Me Feel So Young
      8. Blue Moon
      9. Spring is Here
      10. Tu Me Acostumbraste
      11. Goody Goody
      12. Somebody Loves Me
      13. Chattanooga Choo Choo
      14. Singing in the Rain (Instr.)
      15. Night and Day (Instr.)

      Album Description

      Ten years ago, I was singing regularly in a club in Madrid, accompanied only by the impressive sounds of maestro Rafael Ibarbia at the piano. One night after a show, I was approached by a gentleman who asked me if I would be interested in singing with a Big Band. I immediately said yes, went home, called my mother and asked, "How do you sing with a Big Band?". She replied that while she had often sung with large orchestras, she had never sung with a Big Band. Nevertheless, she encouraged me, told me I would be terrific and advised me to sing with my heart and have fun. Ten years later, i am still following her advice -- as is she! Last year, she came to one of our gigs and joined The Chattanooga Big Band in a few songs. She thought it was such fun (and received such a thunderous applause!) that she came up with the idea of doing a CD with the Big Band.

      Of course it would have remained a dream if not for the vision and hard work of Patxi Urchegui. He did everything at the speed of light and with a smile on his face. Motivated by admiration for my Mother and friendship for us both, he made the whole thing come together. And what a trumpet player! Under his leadership, we recorded the entire CD in four days! My poor Mother arrived in Madrid, went to sleep, woke up the next day and went to the studio for a twelve-hour, non-stop session, in which we recorded nine songs. I marveled at how professional she was; even at four o'clock in the morning!

      For the musicians, it was a real treat to work with someone as wonderful as my mother. She left them all agog with her rich tones, warmth and natural talent. For me, it was a dream come true. My mother, sister and I have always sung together, but we rarely have had the opportunity to record those moments. The only thing missing on this CD is the beautiful voice of my sister, Lydia. Maybe one day...

      This CD brings together so many things that are important to me: My mother, who is so far away from me; the Chattanooga Big Band, my home away from home; and the music, which everyone responds to, regardless of culture or language. This is our gift to those we love.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Collection.......2007-03-22

      What a fantastic combination -- the incomparable Betty Johnson guesting with the Big Band with whom her daughter was a featured vocalist for some time. In hearing Ms. Johnson's other albums still available on Amazon, we were longing for more up-to-date fidelity. It's here and we THOROUGHLY enjoyed it, playing it over and over.
      Chattanooga Choo Choo
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Chattanooga Choo Choo
        Glenn Miller
        Manufacturer: Nostalgia Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Swing GeneralSwing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Contemporary Big BandContemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        Swing JazzSwing Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        JazzJazz | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00000I7DZ
        Release Date: 1999-03-02

        Tracks:

        1. Chattanooga Choo Choo
        2. Stardust - Glenn Miller, Dinah Shore
        3. Cow Cow Boogie
        4. Song of the Volga Boatmen
        5. Elmer's Tune
        6. String of Pearls - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
        7. Moonlight Cocktail
        8. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me)
        9. Here We Go Again
        10. In the Mood
        11. Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?
        12. Summertime
        13. (I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo
        14. Juke Box Saturday Night
        15. Pennsylvania 6-5000
        16. Moonlight Serenade
        17. Woodpecker Song
        18. When You Wish Upon a Star - Ray Eberle, Glenn Miller
        Chattanooga Choo Choo
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Chattanooga Choo Choo
          Glenn Miller
          Manufacturer: TIM
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
          Swing GeneralSwing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
          Classic Big BandClassic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
          Contemporary Big BandContemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000057LG9
          Release Date: 2000-01-01

          Tracks:

          1. Prairieland Lullabye
          2. Ida! Sweet as Apple Cider
          3. Song of the Volga Boatmen
          4. One I Love (Belongs to Somebody Else)
          5. You Stepped Out of a Dream
          6. I Dreamt I Swelt in Harlem
          7. Sun Valley Jump
          8. When That Man Is Dead and Gone
          9. Spirit Is Willing
          10. Little Old Church in England
          11. Perfidia
          12. It's Always You
          13. Spring Will Be So Sad (When She Comes This Year)
          14. Airminded Executive
          15. Below the Equator
          16. Boulder Buff
          17. Booglie Wooglie Piggy
          18. Chattanooga Choo Choo
          19. I Know Why
          20. Don't Cry Cherie

          Music:

          1. Classic Cocktail [Box set] [Import]
          2. Copacabana [Import]
          3. Dinah Jams (Jpn Lp Sleeve)
          4. Double Standards
          5. Downtown [Extra tracks]
          6. Elaine Paige
          7. Everything's Coming Up Rosie [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
          8. Four Decades of Songs [Box set]
          9. From Battersea to Broadway [Box set]
          10. German-American Line of Hits [Import]

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