I had a copy of this on a V-Disc. The V-Disc version was, naturally, longer, and it was with his Sextet. It was also a bit slower and more swing than drive. I no longer have any of my V-Discs, but i did record it to a metal cassette with Dolby C using my Rek-o-Kut Rondine about 25 years ago. If I can locate it (my cassette library is currently in disarray), I'll at least post a video of that.
I have this cut on the vinyl lp from the late 50s "Swing into Spring". It was a promotional album put out by the Texaco oil company. It was only sold through Texaco and was priced at a dollar.
Aha! Swing into Spring! Texaco (it was definitely an oil company, I think Texaco). I'm almost certain it was Spring 1959, because it matches some memories from that year. Goodman has done Slipped Disc lots of times since then, but this is my favorite arrangement of it -- probably because it matches the memories.
@setunle -- Benny Goodman was plagued for years by sciatica, a painful recurring condition that, in those days, was said to be caused by a slipped spinal disc.
actually, this song was mostly written my Charlie Christian, the excellent guitarist who died in 1941. The basis note structure is exactly the way Charlie had improvised on other ocassions.
NICE!!! I have this on the LP issue that was released just a few years later. One thing to remember about 78s, they used completely different equalization. You'd be surprised how much highs you can get out of a 78, if you EQ it properly. The RIAA curve standard didn't exist back then, so playing it through a modern preamp pretty much kills the sound, unless you compensate for it.
I'd love to hear the Gypsy guys tackle this one. I used to have a recording of Larry McNeely playing this on 5-string bluegrass banjo, along with Jethro Burns on mandolin.
I had an EP with this track from the Benny Goodman story, wonder if its still around Stan Getz, Buck Clayton, Urbie Green, & Krupa- great line up. All at 47.00 on the BG story.
I had a copy of this on a V-Disc. The V-Disc version was, naturally, longer, and it was with his Sextet. It was also a bit slower and more swing than drive. I no longer have any of my V-Discs, but i did record it to a metal cassette with Dolby C using my Rek-o-Kut Rondine about 25 years ago. If I can locate it (my cassette library is currently in disarray), I'll at least post a video of that.
I have this cut on the vinyl lp from the late 50s "Swing into Spring". It was a promotional album put out by the Texaco oil company. It was only sold through Texaco and was priced at a dollar.
Recorded February 4, 1945.
Benny Goodman, clarinet
Red Norvo, vibraphone
Teddy Wilson, piano
Slam Stewart, bass
Mike Bryan, guitar
Morey Feld, drums
Thanks for uploading, my back feels better already!
Aha! Swing into Spring! Texaco (it was definitely an oil company, I think Texaco). I'm almost certain it was Spring 1959, because it matches some memories from that year. Goodman has done Slipped Disc lots of times since then, but this is my favorite arrangement of it -- probably because it matches the memories.
@setunle -- Benny Goodman was plagued for years by sciatica, a painful recurring condition that, in those days, was said to be caused by a slipped spinal disc.
crazy man!
actually, this song was mostly written my Charlie Christian, the excellent guitarist who died in 1941. The basis note structure is exactly the way Charlie had improvised on other ocassions.
I feel so proud that i'm not a young hipster and listening to this, tho young i am.
NICE!!! I have this on the LP issue that was released just a few years later.
One thing to remember about 78s, they used completely different equalization. You'd be surprised how much highs you can get out of a 78, if you EQ it properly. The RIAA curve standard didn't exist back then, so playing it through a modern preamp pretty much kills the sound, unless you compensate for it.
I'd love to hear the Gypsy guys tackle this one. I used to have a recording of Larry McNeely playing this on 5-string bluegrass banjo, along with Jethro Burns on mandolin.
I forgot to mention that on V-Disc it was labeled as 'Untitled'. I still haven't found the cassette! I do have this same Columbia side as well.
Teddy Wilson ruled.
@ Steven Kalka; I have the exact some album; Swing into Spring and it's actually quite good from beginning to end!
groovy jams. Thanks for the tune.
First listened to this tune decades ago and just wanted to spread the love!
Luckily I also have it on CD or else I might too.
I had an EP with this track from the Benny Goodman story, wonder if its still around
Stan Getz, Buck Clayton, Urbie Green, & Krupa- great line up. All at 47.00 on the BG story.
cool tune do you know the composer? Is it Red?
SPRINGTIME FOR ARPEGGIOS!
Sounds great. Friendship request send.
Actually, Benny himself composed this one, 'guitaress'.
@setunle -- See above.
Playing this for my grade 8 clarinet... wish me luck!
Good LUCK :D