The Flamingos group sing a beautiful version of this song. I don't know what draws me to this song? It must be youth and romance plus the magic of that special, never to be forgotten night.
Esta versión, posiblemente la primera orquestal, respeta la idea original de la canción. Con esta melodía llegó una danza llamada "Beguine". Xavier Cugat también respetó la idea original en varias de las, versiones que hizo a lo largo de los años Después surgieron versiones "swing" Artie Shaw
Xavier was such an interesting performer! Originating his career as a violinist, he performed begin the beguine, babalu, and mama eu quero how long before their more well-known performances. IMHO if he had a better promoter, I think that his versions of the songs would become the classics. But the later performances have a lot more… Life…
Playing at the Waldorf-Astoria was probably the summit for any orchestra.
My great grandfather played this with the band in Shanghai during those days.
Classiest and most sophisticated song ever bar none!❤️👍❤️
Best version of this song. Xavier Cugat was unique. This version has something that I can't really explain but it's my fav!!!!.
The best version of the classic Cole Porter song Begin the Beguine. I have been playing it and hearing it for over 60 years................
My man, The 78Prof does it AGAIN! Another home run. Best always. PM
The Flamingos group sing a beautiful version of this song. I don't know what draws me to this song? It must be youth and romance plus the magic of that special, never to be forgotten night.
Really love this version..happy to listen every times 💖💃💖
Love this song and dancing to it...and the poetry of the lyrics,.
CHEST CEST LA VIE
This is so unique! Absolutely nothing like any other version of this song that I've heard. This track is awesome!
I really love love and love this song especially this version ...he has been in Thailand very long time ago
Excelente versión, es mi favorita también.
Love the beat and the music.
T
Esta versión, posiblemente la primera orquestal, respeta la idea original de la canción. Con esta melodía llegó una danza llamada "Beguine". Xavier Cugat también respetó la idea original en varias de las, versiones que hizo a lo largo de los años Después surgieron versiones "swing" Artie Shaw
Magical.
Thank you for posting. My favorite version is Anne Shelton with Ambrose.
Man, it seems like Cugat is the origin of lots of jazz and swing music
Cugat is one of the greatest. Search out the album The Best of Xavier Cugat, you will be addicted.
Ageless Music
Dig those bongos.
I have an album of 78's of Cugat , I like when he uses Marimba's
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Xavier was such an interesting performer! Originating his career as a violinist, he performed begin the beguine, babalu, and mama eu quero how long before their more well-known performances.
IMHO if he had a better promoter, I think that his versions of the songs would become the classics. But the later performances have a lot more… Life…
What a brilliant transcription! What eq and filtering did you use?
I have a Victor scroll with Cugie's performance of "Taboo", I believe from the same year. I wonder if that's a first recording, too?
You say Xavier Cugat I think Pia Zadora.
I always assumed Artie Shaw was original. Silly me.
Don Reid? Clearly not the lead singer for the Statler Brothers!
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