ABOUT
Benny Goodman (May 30, 1909 - June 13, 1986) was a celebrated and influential jazz clarinetist and bandleader and a key figure during the swing era who became famous beginning in the mid 1930s. His long string of hits from 1931-1956 includes such chart-toppers as "Moon Glow" (1934), "The Glory Of Love" (1936), "Goodnight, My Love" (1937), "Don't Be That Way" (1938), "And The Angels Sing" (1939), and "Taking A Chance On Love" (1943). Goodman numerous honors and accolades included a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- There'll Be Some Changes Made (1941)
- Idaho (1942)
- Jersey Bounce (1942)
- Somebody Else Is Taking My Place (1942)
- Taking A Chance On Love (1943)
- Why Don't You Do Right (1943)
- Gotta Be This Or That (Part 1) (1945)
- Symphony (1945)
- A Gal In Calico (1947)
- On A Slow Boat To China (1948)
Pop charts debut year: 1931
Years active: 1926-1986
Genres: Jazz, swing
Labels: Columbia, Okeh, Capitol, RCA Victor, V-Disc
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