The Dorsey Brothers
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The Dorsey Brothers were an American studio dance band, led by
History
The Dorsey Brothers recorded songs for the dime store labels (Banner, Cameo, Domino, Jewel, Oriole, Perfect). A handful of sides during their Brunswick period were issued by Vocalion.
They signed to
's musical director and arranger.In 1935, the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra had two No. 1 recordings on Decca, including "Lullaby of Broadway" with Bob Crosby on vocals, topping the charts for two weeks and No. 1 for three weeks.[2]
Tommy Dorsey permanently left the orchestra in 1935 to take over the Joe Haymes band, turning it into Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, with the nucleus of the Dorsey Brothers' Orchestra carrying on under Jimmy's leadership. Tommy's chair was filled by the 16-year-old Bobby Byrne. The Dorseys reunited on March 15, 1945, to record a
Jimmy and Tommy appeared as the Mystery Guests on the October 16, 1955 airing of What's My Line?. They were guessed by Dorothy Kilgallen.
In 1996, the U.S. Postal Service issued a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Jimmy Dorsey and Tommy Dorsey.
Notable releases
- "Coquette", 1928
- "Dixie Dawn", 1928
- "Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)", (vocal by Bing Crosby), 1929
- "Sally of My Dreams", 1929
- "Fine and Dandy", 1930
- "Ooh! That Kiss", 1932
- "Old Man Harlem", 1933
- "I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You", 1934; later used by Tommy Dorsey as his Theme Song after he formed his own band
- "Lost in a Fog", 1934
- "What a Diff'rence a Day Made", 1934
- "You're the Top", 1934
- "Annie's Cousin Fannie", 1934, Brunswick and Decca versions, composed and arranged by Glenn Miller[3]
- "Tomorrow's Another Day", 1935, composed and arranged by Glenn Miller
- "Harlem Chapel Chimes", 1935, composed and arranged by Glenn Miller
- "Chasing Shadows", 1935, No. 1[4]
- "Every Little Moment", 1935
- "Every Single Little Tingle of My Heart", 1935
- "I'll Never Say Never Again Again", 1935
- "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'", 1935
- "Dese Dem Dose", 1935, composed and arranged by Glenn Miller
- "Lullaby of Broadway", 1935, No. 1
- "Night Wind", 1935
- "Solitude", 1935
- "The Gentlemen Obviously Doesn't Believe (In Love)", 1935
- "Tiny Little Fingerprints", 1935
- "You Are My Lucky Star", 1935
Members
- Mildred Bailey (vocals)
- Bunny Berigan (trumpet)
- Artie Bernstein (string bass)
- Buzz Brauner(tenor sax)
- Bing Crosby (vocal)
- Bob Crosby (vocal)
- Skeets Herfurt (alto sax)
- Roc Hillman (guitar)
- Alberta Hunter (vocals)
- Stan King (drums)
- Mannie Klein (trumpet)
- Carl Kress (guitar)
- Eddie Lang (guitar)
- Don Matteson (trombone)
- Johnny Mercer (vocals)
- Leo McConville (trumpet)
- Dick McDonough (guitar)
- Fulton McGrath (piano)
- Ray McKinley (drums)
- Glenn Miller (trombone, arranger)
- Chauncey Morehouse (drums)
- Phil Napoleon (trumpet)
- Adrian Rollini (bass sax)
- Arthur Schutt (piano)
- Frank Schumacher (clarinet, tenor sax)
- Glenn Stainer (tenor Sax)
- Frank Signorelli (piano)
- Charlie Spivak (trumpet)
- Jack Stacey (tenor sax)
- Joe Tarto (brass bass)
- Jack Teagarden (trombone)
- George Thow (trumpet)
- Bobby van Eps (piano)
- Joe Venuti (violin)
- Mae West (vocals)
- Joe Yukl (trombone)
References
- ^ "Dorsey Brothers Orchestra". Red Hot Jazz Archive. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ISBN 978-0-7890-0914-2. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ Simon, George Thomas. Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. NY: Crowell, 1974.
- ^ "The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
External links
- The Dorsey Brothers at AllMusic
- Dorsey Brothers Orchestra Red Hot Jazz Archive
- Dorsey Brothers Orchestra recordings at the Discography of American Historical Recordings.