Recommended Materials
THE VERY BEST OF THE BACHELORS
12 recordings performed by The Bachelors. Tracks include a cover of the #1 hit song from 1928, “Diane (I’m in Heaven When I See You Smile)."
Varese Vintage # 66335, 2002.
PAUL WHITEMAN GREATEST HITS
28 recordings by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra. Tracks include Whiteman’s #1 hit from 1928, “My Angel (Angela Mia)."
Collectors’ Choice # 61, 1999.
THE BAND PLAYED ON - 25 NUMBER ONE HITS
Chart toppers performed by Guy Lombardo with guest artists Kate Smith and Carmen Lombardo. All tracks recorded between 1927 and 1949 including the #1 hit from 1927, “Charmaine.”
ASV Records # 5406, 2002.
THE RAYMOND SCOTT QUINTETTE
2-disc collection of recordings by Raymond Scott with guest artists Johnny Williams, Lou Shoobe, Fred Whiting, Dave Wade and Pete Mumiglio. Tracks include the top 20 hit recording from 1937, “The Toy Trumpet.”
Basta Records # 9109, 2003.
YIDDSIH
Collection of 36 Yiddish recordings, including the #5 hit recording by Sophie Tucker from 1938, “My Yiddishe Momme.”
Fremeaux. 1995.
BING: HIS LEGENDARY YEARS: 1931-1957
4 CD Collection of 101 Bing Crosby recordings, including the 1934 Billboard top ten recording of “Two Cigarettes in the Dark.” Guest artists include Al Jolson, The Andrews Sisters, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, Louis Jordan and Gary Crosby.
MCA Records # 110 887, 1993.