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2004
Guests
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Andy
Williams
It's
the Holiday Season and our guest is easily one of America's
greatest Pop/Mor singers. His highly rated variety program
on NBC-TV was one the best ever and nothing got America
into the Holiday spirit more than our guests Network Christmas
Specials. Andy Williams is with us via phone from Branson,
Missouri! We'll be right back with -- Mr. Williams, after
these brief messages on America Swings™. |
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Al
Martino
We
have on the phone today an Internationally famous singer
born in Philadelphia. Combining numerous international
hits, personal charisma and a unique vocal style, Al Martino
is one of the great Italian-American pop crooners. We'll
be right back with --Al Martino, after these brief messages
on America Swings™. |
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Dick
Nash
Our
guest this week is an in-demand studio musician here in
Los Angeles. Dick Nash has been called upon to recreate
on his trombone, swing era solos (particularly those of
Tommy Dorsey). Dick worked with the big bands of Billy
May, Sam Donahue, Freddy Martin, Harry James, Benny Goodman,
Glen Gray and Tex Beneke. He is the brother of Ted Nash
(tenor saxophone) and father of Ted Nash another talented
saxophonist. We'll be right back with swing trombonist,
Dick Nash, after these brief messages here on America
Swings. |
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Midlife
Crisis Band
In
1985 a group of friends in Los Angeles found themselves
staring at midlife, that time when men buy sports cars
or chase aerobics instructors, and women resort to face
lifts and tarot cards. But these guys-a business executive,
a teacher, two writers, a waiter, a hairstylist and an
actor-confronted midlife with "Rock & Roll". Arming themselves
with electric guitars, they formed a band. Instead of
pouting they partied. Playing first for family and friends
in garages and at holiday gatherings, they graduated to
dance clubs and concert halls. When Midlife Crisis wails,
"I Can't Get No Satisfaction", dance floors fill and stay
filled, prompting ABC News to label them "L.A.'s Hottest
Party Band". We'll be right back with Stu Wolpert and
Fast Freddy Rapillo of MidLife Crisis right after these
brief messages. |
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Joe
Croyle
Mel
Torme was a man of many talents: singer, songwriter ("The
Christmas Song) arranger, pianist, drummer, dramatic actor
and author. Mel, the velvet fog reached the pinnacle of
his career in the 70s and 80s as one of the world most
honored jazz singers. Today, on America swings our guest
is singer Joe Croyle. Joe and I will be doing a Tribute
to the Late Great Mel Torme after these brief messages
on America Swings™. |
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Harry
James / Stephanie Monaco
Trumpet
star Harry James was born on March 15, 1916 in Albany,
Georgia. He was one of the most outstanding instrumentalists
of the swing era, employing a virtuoso playing style that
made his trumpet work instantly identifiable. He was also
the most popular trumpet playing bandleader of the big
band era. He continued to lead his band until just before
his death in 1983. In studio we have female vocalist,
Stephenie Monico, who sang with Harry during two periods
of his distinguished career. We'll be right back with
Stephenie Monico right after these brief messages on America
Swings™. |
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Kae
Butterfield
Our
guest today is the personification of big things come
in small packages. This pint-sized brown-eyed girl CAN
belt out show tunes like Ethel Merman or Judy Garland
and at the same time make everyone in the audience smile.
KAE Butterfield is with us in studio! We'll be right back
with Ms. Butterfield, after these brief messages on America
Swings™. |
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Frank
Sinatra / Mahlon Clark
Frank
Sinatra was arguably the most important popular music
figure of the 20th Century. He was rivaled only by Bing
Crosby, Elvis Presley and the Beatles. Today Mahlon Clark,
one of Frank's studio musicians, and I are going to review
the Essence of Frank Sinatra along with two of his most
famous and talented arrangers, Nelson Riddle and Don Costa.
We'll be right back with the Essence of Frank Sinatra,
after these brief messages on America Swings™. |
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Dick
Curtis
Horace
Heidt was one of the most successful band leaders of the
later '30s and early '40s. From 1937 until 1945, Heidt
and his orchestra enjoyed more than 50 hit records, and
were virtually permanent fixtures on the radio. Additionally,
his band was a virtual farm team for future major players
in popular music, and even future jazz players of note
passed through the lineup of Heidt's orchestra. Today,
we have on the phone, DICK CURTIS, who toured with Horace
during the 50's. We'll be right back with DICK CURTIS. |
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Freda
Payne
The
exciting Freda Payne is with us in studio! She is best
known for her monster hit BAND OF GOLD. She is multi-talented
and has had a varied career. She has performed in musicals,
acted in movies and was briefly the host of her own talk
show. We'll be right back with FREDA PAYNE. |
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Herb
Jeffries
Our
guest today in the tradition of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers
is star of the silver screen, a singing cowboy hero. Singing
and Movie Star Herb Jeffries is with us on the phone!
He recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
to honor his 93rd birthday. We will be right back with
legendary Herb Jeffries! |
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Glen
Miller / Zeke Zarchy
Glenn
Miller was probably the most beloved of the Bandleaders
of the Golden Age of American Big Band Music. We have
Trumpeter Zeke Zarchy, one of Glenn's sidemen with us.
Also in studio is Zeke's great friend, Clarinetist, Mahlon
Clark. |
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Alys
Swan
They
say that nothing is greater than Faith, Hope, Love and
Charity. This week we will be talking with a member of
Hollywood's Famous Motion Picture Mothers, who think Charity
is the greatest virtue of all. We'll be right back with
-- Singer, Actress, Alys Swan, after these brief messages
on America Swings™. |
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Howlett
Smith
Our
guest today has delighted and amazed countless music lovers
with his exceptional artistic skills as a pianist, singer,
composer, whistler, choir director and humorist. He is
also a member of the El Camino College Faculty in their
applied music program. We'll be right back with --Howlett
Smith, after these brief messages on America Swings™. |
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Ron
Anthony
One
of the most requested guitar players in the business,
a multi-talented musician, composer, and teacher who worked
with the legendary vocalist Frank Sinatra from 1986-1995
is with us in studio! We'll be right back with -- Ron
Anthony, after these brief messages on America Swings™. |
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Claudia
Wells
We
have with us today in studio, not only the most beautiful
actress in Hollywood but also an expert in DeLoreans,
you will remember this young lady as Jennifer Parker from
the hit movie "Back to the Future"! We'll be right back
with -- Claudia Wells, after these brief messages on America
Swings™ |
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Shirley
Jones
Part 1 (Encore)
We
are truly honored to have the "First Lady of Song" and
an Academy Award Winner with us in studio! She is "America's
Ultimate Lady!" Not only is she a wonderful actress, but
boy can she sing! We'll be right back with -- Shirley
Jones! |
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Part 2 (Encore)
We
are truly honored to have the "First Lady of Song" and
an Academy Award Winner with us in studio! She is "America's
Ultimate Lady!" Not only is she a wonderful actress, but
boy can she sing! We'll be right back with -- Shirley
Jones! |
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Sally
Kellerman
One
of my favorites of America's music, who is also a terrific
leading lady on screen and television, is with us in studio!
We'll be right back with Best Supporting Actress Nominee
-- Sally Kellerman. |
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The
Modernaires / Paula Kelly Jr.
One
of the most popular recording vocal groups during the
Big Band Era was Paula Kelly and the Modernaires. With
Hits like "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Moonlight Cocktail"
and "Kalamazoo" the Modernaires achieved great popularity
singing with Glenn Miller leader of the most universally
beloved of all big bands. We'll be right back with - Paula
Kelly Jr. and Bill Tracy, after these brief messages on
America Swings™. |
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The
Original Modernaires
One
of the most popular recording vocal groups during the
Big Band Era was Paula Kelly and the Modernaires. With
Hits like "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Moonlight Cocktail"
and "Kalamazoo" the Modernaires achieved great popularity
singing with Glenn Miller leader of the most universally
beloved of all big bands. We'll be right back with - Paula
Kelly Jr. and Bill Tracy, after these brief messages on
America Swings™. |
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Gogi
Grant
Our
guest star today was voted Most Popular Female Vocalist
by Billboard and Cash Box Magazines in 1956 after her
2-million seller, "The Wayward Wind" which replaced Elvis
Presley's "Don't Be Cruel" as the number one song in the
nation. We'll be right back with Gogi Grant, after these
brief messages on America Swings™. |
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Perry
Botkin Jr.
Part 1
In
the words of Eugene Chadbourne, "Forget Eric Calpton,
Jerry Garcia, Chet Atkins or Chuck Berry, the most frequently
heard guitarist is none of the above". Perry Botkin is
not a household name but a household sound. We'll be right
back with our guest Perry Botkin Jr., after these brief
messages on America Swings™. |
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Part 2
Where
back this week with the multi-talented Perry Botkin Junior.
So far he has scored more than 50 different television
shows and won a Grammy for "Nadias Theme" and an Oscar
Nomination for "Bless the Beasts and Children" We'll be
right back with, Bunny Botkin, after these brief messages
on America Swings™. |
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Pete
Candoli
Our
guest today is considered one of the (7) all-time outstanding
jazz trumpet players. His association with top big bands
reads like a "Who's Who" of Jazz. He has been featured
with Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton,
Les Brown, Count Basie, Freddy Slack, Charlie Barnett,
Horace Heidt to name a few. In fact, he has played with
over 27 of the top name bands. |
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Wink
Martindale
In
the history of TV game shows, no name is more synonymous
with "host" than our guest today. Guiding 19 broadcast
network, national cable and syndicated TV games, he has
hosted more game shows than anyone except Bill Cullen.
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Peter
Marshall
"The
popular host, since the mid-'60s, of The Hollywood Squares
game show is with us in studio! Today's guest is not only
a legitimate actor being born into a well known show biz
family but he is now one of the best big band singers
around. We'll be right back with --Peter Marshall, after
these brief messages on America Swings™. |
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Jimmie
Haskell
Our
in studio guest is a composer of 63 movies (31 theatrical
and 32 for tv) 445 tv episodes. He has received 4 Emmy
nominations, one Emmy and 3 Grammies. He has worked with
stars the likes of Sheryl Crow, K.D.Lang, Celine Dion,
Bette Midler, Michael Jackson just to name a few. We'll
be right back with Composer-Music Producer-Arranger-Conductor,
Jimmy Haskell, right after these brief messages from our
sponsors. |
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Marl
Young
Lucille
Ball - whose career in front of the camera spanned five
decades - served as a pioneer for female comedians, as
well as for the television industry itself. Named TV Guide's
"Biggest TV Star of All Time," Ball was only one of two
women to successfully star in three separate long-running
sitcoms in successive decades. In studio with us today
is a man who was Lucy's music director and friend. We'll
be right back with our talented guest, Marl Young, right
after these brief messages. |
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Mike
Pecheco
If
YOU like percussion like Bongos, Conga, Cymbals, Timbales
and Drums that make a lot of noise your going to love
our in studio guest. During his 60 year career, he has
played with Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton. Buddy Lee, Buddy
Rich and Rico Guerrero. We'll be right back with World
Class Percussionist Mike Pacheco right after these brief
messages. |
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Lyle
(Spud) Murphy
One
of the greatest arrangers for Swing Era bands, including
Benny Goodman and Glen Grey, is with us in studio! He
not only made a sort of one-man industry turning out stock
arrangements for dance bands and the movies but he also
invented a 12-tone system for composing that did not depend
on the one used by classical composers. We will be right
back with our quest -Lyle "Spud" Murphy-after these brief
messages! |
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Jane
Russel
One
of the silver screens top stars is with us in studio!
She got her start in Hollywood in a film that was pulled
from view before many people saw it. The film was THE
OUTLAW! We'll be right back with dark-haired matinee idol-Jane
Russell! |
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Mike
Price
All
my listerners know that big band swing music is still
listened to and revered in the United States but did you
know that it is still very popular around the world even
in Japan? We'll be right back with big band leader and
trumpet player Mike Price to discuss the popularity of
big band jazz music in Japan. |
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Adrienne
Barbeau
Recently
our guest today signed autographs at the Super Mega Show
at the Crowne Plaza in Secaucus, New Jersey. This is what
a fan emailed her. "Adrienne I enjoy your work on Carnivale.
I have been a fan since Swamp Thing. You are one of God's
best creations!" ….We'll be right back with Broadway and
Hollywood star, Adrienne Barbeau, right after these brief
commercial messages! |
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King
Sisters / Marilyn King
Our
guest today is the baby sister of an show Biz dynasty-The
King Family, which was created by her father-William King
Driggs. We'll be right back with singer extraordinaire-Marilyn
King. |
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Alvino
Rey / Marilyn King
Recently
America lost a true National Treasure! Alvino Rey, real
name Alvin McBurney, was one of the First important electric
Guitarists: he played with my father, Horace Heidt, 1934-1939.
Alvino's band featured, the King Sisters (vocals), Skeets
Herfurt (Alto Sax), Buddy Cole (piano), and arranger Frank
De Vol. We be right back with Marilyn King (the youngest
King sister) to discuss the Life and Times of Alvino Rey.
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Mimi
(Hatton) Cabanné
Many
people think that Lawrence Welk had the original Champagne
Lady. Actually, Horace Heidt had the first Champagne or
Musical Knight Princess and she is in studio with us.
We'll be right back with our special guest Mimi Cabanne! |
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Kathy
Rubbicco
We
are fortunate to have with us in studio, one of the greatest
music director, conductor, composer and pianist! We'll
be right back with - Kathy Rubbicco! |
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Jack
Feierman
Another
one of today's great American trumpet players/conductor/arranger
is with us in studio! He also has played trumpet for the
"Chairman of the Board," Frank Sinatra, and conducted
Sinatra's orchestra, and also for Steve Lawrence and Eydie
Gorme'. We'll be right back with -- the exceptionally
talented - JACK FEIERMAN! |
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Walt
Johnson
Part 1
We've
decided to do a series on great trumpet players and studio
musicians who have worked in Hollywood since the '50's.
This week the spotlight is on one of the best trumpet
players in America today, who has worked with stars such
as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, and Lionel Hampton,
and he is with us in studio! We'll be right back with
-- Walt Johnson! |
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Part 2
We
are fortunate to have back with us in studio, one of the
greatest trumpet players in America today! We'll be right
back with -- WALT JOHNSON! |
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Tom
Dreesen
Imagine
being the opening for the "Chairman of the Board," Frank
Sinatra, and his "Pack!" We will be back with one of America's
greatest comedians, Tom Dreesen, right after these messages. |
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Peter
Ford
Most
of you will remember the great "Movie Stars," Glenn Ford
and Eleanor Powell! Tonight, we are fortunate to have
with us, their son, Peter Ford, a well-established talk
show host and a reputable actor in his own right! Right
after these messages, we will be back with Peter Ford!
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Louis
Mitchell
Part 1
One
of the great trumpet players of big band music on radio,
television and in live performance is with us by telephone
for this show! He performed with my Dad's band in the
'50's and was Dad's contractor. We'll be right back with
-- Louis Mitchell! |
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Part 2
We're
continuing our interview with one of the great trumpet
players of big band music on radio, television and in
live performance by telephone! He not only performed with
my Dad's band in the '50's, but was also Dad's contractor.
We'll be right back with -- Louis Mitchell! |
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Fred
Travelena
Good
Morning, Friends. Well, get ready to laugh today because
our guest is an extraordinary impressionist, comedian
and singer and most recently a songwriter. Known to all
as "Mr. Everybody", we will visit with the amazingly funny,
Fred Travalena!! So sit tight and we will return right
after these commercial messages. |
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Henry
Cuesta
Today
our guest is an artist supreme in wind instruments! We
will be talking with the much-sought-after, multi-talented,
Henry Cuesta, right after these messages. |
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Page
Cavanaugh
One
of my all-time favorites, a VERY talented pianist/vocalist,
is with us tonight! We will be back with one of America's
National Treasures, Page Cavanaugh, right after these
messages. |
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Gloria
DeHaven
There
is nothing like a musical, especially the Hollywood musical!
We have in studio today, one of Hollywood's most glamorous
musical stars. We will be talking with the beautiful Gloria
DeHaven right after these messages. |
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Shirley
Jones
Part 1
We
are truly honored to have the "First Lady of Song" and
an Academy Award Winner with us in studio! She is "America's
Ultimate Lady!" Not only is she a wonderful actress, but
boy can she sing! We'll be right back with -- Shirley
Jones! |
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Part 2
We
are truly honored to have the "First Lady of Song" and
an Academy Award Winner with us in studio! She is "America's
Ultimate Lady!" Not only is she a wonderful actress, but
boy can she sing! We'll be right back with -- Shirley
Jones! |
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