October 6, 2018 Playlist

Wayne King album cover

Featuring break music from
Dance to the Songs Everybody Knows
by Wayne King & His Orchestra

Nat King Cole “I Just Found Out About Love” from Unforgettable

Ella Fitzgerald “Let’s Take A Walk Around the Block (alternate take)” from The Harold Arlen Songbook

Frank Sinatra w/ Count Basie & His Orchestra “Where Or When” from Sinatra At The Sands

Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra “A Swingin’ Safari” from Pop Memories Of the ’60s

Les Baxter, His Chorus and Orchestra “Unchained Melody” from Moments To Remember: The Golden Hits of the ’50s and ’60s

Paula Kelly and the Modernaires w/ Glenn Miller and His Orchestra “Sweeter Than the Sweetest” from The Unforgettable Glenn Miller

Carmen Cavallaro and His Orchestra “Heaven Drops Her Curtain Down” from Stardust Ballroom

Judy Garland “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” from The Very Best of Judy Garland

The King Sisters w/ Frank DeVol’s Orchestra “When My Dreamboat Comes Home” from The Uncollected: The King Sisters with Frank DeVol’s Orchestra (1947)

Bob Eberly & Helen O’Connell w/ Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra “Green Eyes” from Remembering The ’40s (1941-1942)

Hoagy Carmichael “Swing High” from Hoagy Carmichael’s Having A Party

Louis Prima “Pennies From Heaven” from Spring Chicken. [REQUEST]

Louis Armstrong and His All Stars “Ain’t Misbehavin’” from Ain’t Misbehavin’

Fats Waller “E-Flat Blues” from One Never Knows, Do One?

Mildred Bailey “I Used To Be Colour Blind” from Jazz Infusion

Jack Teagarden “Impromptu Ensemble No. 1” from The Father Of Jazz Trombone

Dick Powell “Did I Remember” from The Dick Powell Songbook

Dick Van Dyke “Nice Work If You Can Get It” from Songs I Like

Johnny Mathis “Easy To Say (But So Hard To Do)” from Swing Softly

Della Reese “What’s The Reason I’m Not Pleasin’ You” from Special Delivery

Martin Denny “Harlem Nocturne” from Another Taste Of Honey!

The George Shearing Quintet with String Choir “Autumn Leaves” from Velvet Carpet

Nancy Wilson “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” from Gentle Is My Love

Perry Como “Round and Round” from Round and Round

Eddie Cantor “Makin’ Whoopee” from Happy Days Are Here Again!

Bing Crosby “My Love” from The Bing Crosby Collection, Vol. III

Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra “About A Quarter To Nine” from Paper Moon Soundtrack

Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians “Intermezzo (A Love Story)” from Remembering The ’40s (1941)

Glen Gray and His Casa Loma Orchestra “No-Name Jive” from The Uncollected: Glen Gray and The Casa Loma Orchestra (1939-1940)

Johnny Hartman “The Very Thought Of You” from The Johnny Hartman Collection (1947-1972)

Dinah Washington “I Could Write A Book” from Compact Jazz: Dinah Washington

Jimmy Durante “As Time Goes By” from Sleepless In Seattle soundtrack

The Earl Hines Trio “Moonlight In Vermont” from Earl “Fatha” Hines

September 29, 2018 Playlist

[1] Puttin’ On the Ritz by Ella Fitzgerald from The Irving Berlin Songbook

[2] This Heart Of Mine by Dinah Washington from September In the Rain

[3] An Affair To Remember (Our Love Affair) by Vic Damone from Moments To Remember

[4] Arrivederci Roma by Dean Martin from That’s Amore: The Best of Dean Martin

[5] ‘S Wonderful by Julie London from Julie Is Her Name

[6] That’s All by Mel Torme from The Very Thought Of You: Romantic Crooners Collection

[7] I Cover The Waterfront by Johnny Hartman from The Johnny Hartman Collection (1947-1972)

[8] Too Marvelous For Words by Rosemary Clooney from The Classic Rosemary Clooney

[9] Believe It, Beloved by Fats Waller from A Handful Of Keys (1922-1945)

[10] Blue Moon by Frankie Trumbauer and His Orchestra from Top Hits of the 1930s

[11] A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square by Vera Lynn from Sincerely Yours

[12] I Still Remember by Rudy Vallee from Heigh-Ho, Everybody! This Is Rudy Vallee

[13] There’s A Small Hotel by Hildegarde from Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup

[14] You Are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis & Charles Mitchell from You Are My Sunshine [request]

[15] Can’t Helping Falling In Love by Elvis Presley from Magical Margical’s Elvis Picks

[16] Heaven On Earth by The Platters from All-Time Greatest Hits

[17] Sweethearts On Parade by The Mills Brothers from The Mellow Years

[18] Have You Met Miss Jones? by Frank Sinatra from Sinatra Swings…

[19] Make Someone Happy by June Christy from The Best of June Christy: The Jazz Sessions

[20] Ladyfingers by Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass from Whipped Cream & Other Delights

[21] Moonglow by Doris Day from Whatever Will Be, Will Be

[22] Like Someone In Love by Johnny Mathis from Swing Softly

[23] If I Loved You by Perry Como from When You Come Home At the End Of the Day

[24] Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey Mine by Gordon MacRae from Hooray For Love: The Great Gentlemen of Song

[25] Blue Skies by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra from Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert

[26] Swingin’ On A Star by Bing Crosby from A String Of Pearls: Great Stars of the 1940s

[27] I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time by The Andrews Sisters w/ Vic Schoen & from A String Of Pearls: Great Stars of the 1940s

[28] It Only Happens Once by Nat King Cole from It’s Almost Like Being In Love

[29] The Isle Of Capri by Wingy Manone from The Legendary Male Vocalists Of Jazz

[30] One For My Baby by Frank Sinatra from Frank Sinatra Sings For Only The Lonely [request]

[31] My Ship by Merv Griffin from A Tinkling Piano In the Next Apartment

[32] Dear Heart by The Orchestra and Chorus of Henry Mancini from Dear Heart And Other Songs About Love

[33] Release Me (And Let Me Love Again) by Engelbert Humperdinck from Pop Memories of the ’60s

[34] Volare by Dean Martin from The Capitol Collectors Series

September 22, 2018 Playlist

Percy Faith "Bon Voyage!" album cover

Featuring break music from
“Bon Voyage! Continental Souvenirs”
by Percy Faith and His Orchestra

Johnny Mathis “Wonderful Wonderful” from All-Time Greatest Hits

Della Reese “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You” from Special Delivery

Sam Cooke “You Send Me” from Portrait Of A Legend [REQUEST]

Nancy Wilson “At Long Last Love” from Gentle Is My Love

Andy Williams “Moon River” from Moon River

Ruth Etting “Button Up Your Overcoat” from Ruth Etting (1926-1935), Vol. 2 [Remastered]

Dick Powell “Have You Got Any Castles, Baby?” from The Dick Powell Songbook

Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians “We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye” from Top Hits of the 1930s

Billie Holiday “These Foolish Things” from 25 Greatest Hits

Hildegarde “It’s The Natural Thing To Do” from Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup

Frank Sinatra “Nice ‘n’ Easy” from Nice ‘n’ Easy Request

Ella Fitzgerald “Let’s Begin” from The Jerome Kern Songbook

Johnny & Santo “Sleepwalk” from Heavy Petting Mix

Fred Astaire “Dancing In the Dark” from Steppin’ Out: Astaire Sings

The George Shearing Quintet with String Choir “Dancing On the Ceiling” from Velvet Carpet

Glenn Miller & His Orchestra “Frenesi” from The Unforgettable Glenn Miller

Perry Como “They Say It’s Wonderful” from Remembering the ’40s (1946-1947)

Les Brown & His Band Of Renown “Sentimental Journey” from Happy Days Are Here Again!

Gene Austin “My Blue Heaven” from Happy Days Are Here Again!

Claude Thornhill “Moonlight Cocktail” from Claude On A Cloud…

Mike Douglas and The Campus Kids “Ole Buttermilk Sky” from Best Of the Big Bands: Kay Kyser

Enric Madriguera & His Hotel Biltmore Orchestra “Let’s Have Another Cup Of Coffee” from Paper Moon Soundtrack

Al Donahue and His Orchestra “Jeepers Creepers” from Top Hits of the 1930s

Nat King Cole “There Will Never Be Another You” from Unforgettable

Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane “Autumn Serenade” from John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Dinah Washington “Softly” from September In The Rain

Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney “You Came A Long Way From St. Louis” from Fancy Meeting You Here

Liberace “Blue Moon” from Tenderly

Dean Martin “Love Me, My Love” from Capitol Collectors Series

Elvis Presley “Love Me Tender” from Artist Of the Century

Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae “Where Are You Going To Be When The Moon Shines” from Alone and Together

Sammy Davis, Jr. and Carmen McRae “Two Sleepy People” from Boy Meets Girl: Sammy Davis Jr. and Carmen McRae on Decca

September 15, 2018 Playlist

Jackie Gleason "Tenderly"Featuring break music from
“Tenderly”
by Jackie Gleason

Perry Como “Papa Loves Mambo” from Today & Yesterday: A Celebration in Song

Louis Armstrong “Skokiaan” from All-Time Greatest Hits

Rosemary Clooney “Give Me the Simple Life” from The Classic Rosemary Clooney

Dean Martin “Canadian Sunset” from A Winter Romance

Dinah Washington “September In the Rain” from September In The Rain [REQUEST]

Jeanne Aubert & Jack Whiting w/ The Palace Theatre Orchestra “You’re The Top” from Cole Porter: The Ultimate Collection [REQUEST]

Bing Crosby “Let’s Try Again” from The Bing Crosby Collection, Vol. III

Kate Smith w/ Jack Miller & His Orchestra “Bei Mir Bist du Schon” from A String Of Pearls: Great Stars of the ’40s

Glen Gray & His Casa Loma Orchestra “Tuxedo Junction” from The Uncollected: Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra (1939-1940)

Glenn Miller & His Orchestra “Boulder Buff” from The Unforgettable Glenn Miller

Lawrence Welk “Bubbles In the Wine” from Happy Days Are Here Again!

Jimmy Durante “I’ll See You In My Dreams” from As Time Goes By: The Best of Jimmy Durante

Martin Denny “Satin Doll” from Another Taste Of Honey!

Peggy Lee “Is That All There Is?” from Is That All There Is?

The Melachrino Orchestra “Liebestraum” from Music For Two People Alone

Earl Hines “Lazy River” from At the Party

Nancy Wilson “Time After Time” from Gentle Is My Love

Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane “They Say It’s Wonderful” from John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

Eydie Gorme “Besame Mucho” from Eydie Gorme’s Delights

Jack Teagarden “Shine” from Father of Jazz Trombone

Maxine Sullivan “Midnight” from Loch Lomond – The Essential Maxine Sullivan

Fats Waller and His Rhythm “The Meanest Thing You Ever Did Was Kiss Me” from One Never Knows, Do One?

Red Nichols and His Five Pennies “Nobody Knows (and Nobody Seems to Care)” from There’s No Business Like Show Business: The Magical Songs of Irving Berlin

Clyde Rogers w/ Freddy Martin and His Orchestra “Symphony” from The Best Loved Bands Of All Time

Billy Williams w/ Sammy Kaye and His Swing ‘n’ Sway Orchestra “The Old Lamp-Lighter” from Remembering The ’40s (1946-1947)

Nat King Cole “A Blossom Fell” from Unforgettable

Ella Fitzgerald “Early Autumn” from The Johnny Mercer Songbook

Claude Thornhill “Moonlight Becomes You” from Claude On A Cloud

Julie London “The Party’s Over” from Around Midnight

September 9, 2018 “Red Planet Radio” Playlist

Mars

Grandma Cyd sat in for DJ du Mars on this episode of
Red Planet Radio,
heard Sundays at 12 PM on WSUM!

Neko Case “Halls of Sarah” from Hell-On [NEW RELEASE]

Dr. Dog “Buzzing In the Light” from Critical Equation [NEW RELEASE]

Icarus Himself “Digging Holes” from Mexico EP [LOCAL]

Vampire Weekend “Everlasting Arms” from Modern Vampires In the City

Grouplove “Enlighten Me” from Big Mess

STRFKR “Open Your Eyes” from Being No One, Going Nowhere

Empire Of The Sun “High and Low” from Two Vines

Regina Spektor “Folding Chair” from Far

Peter Mulvey “Lila Blue” from The Knuckleball Suite [LOCAL]

My Morning Jacket “Get the Point” from The Waterfall

Stars “This Charming Man” from A Lot of Little Lies for the Sake of One Big Truth

Frogleg “Valentina” from Frogleg

Rilo Kiley “The Execution Of All Things” from The Execution Of All Things

Matt and Kim “Can You Blame Me” from New Glow

MGMT “One Thing Left to Try” from Little Dark Age [NEW RELEASE]