1943-47 V-Disc Recordings

~ Release by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

▶ CD 1
▼ CD 2
#TitleRatingLength
1Frankie and Johnny, Part 1
4:11
2Frankie and Johnny, Part 2
3:11
3Hollywood Hangover
3:37
4I Never Felt This Way Before
recording of:
I Never Felt This Way Before
writer:
Al Dubin and Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:29
5Live and Love Tonight
3:00
6In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
recording of:
In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree
writer:
Harry Williams (American songwriter, co-writer of “In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree”) and Egbert Van Alstyne (in 1905)
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
5:45
7It Don't Mean a Thing
recording of:
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
lyricist:
Irving Mills (in 1931)
composer:
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1931-08)
publisher:
Duke Ellington Music and EMI Mills Music (ASCAP-affiliated)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
4:29
8Perfume Suite, Part 1
5:49
9Perfume Suite, Part 2
5:11
10Prelude to a Kiss
recording of:
Prelude to a Kiss
lyricist:
Irving Gordon (US songwriter) (in 1938) and Irving Mills (in 1938)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1938)
publisher:
J. R. Lafleur & Son Ltd. and Lafleur Music Ltd.
2:54
11Ring Dem Bells
recording of:
Ring Dem Bells
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Irving Mills
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:15
12Take the "A" Train
recording of:
Take the “A” Train (version with lyrics by Sherrill)
lyricist:
Joya Sherrill (in 1944)
composer:
Billy Strayhorn (in 1939)
publisher:
Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
version of:
Take the “A” Train (original instrumental version)
2:42
13Sentimental Lady
recording of:
Sentimental Lady
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
2:51
14The Mood to Be Wooed
5:03
15Things Ain't What They Used to Be
recording of:
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
lyricist:
Ted Persons
composer:
Mercer Ellington (in 1942)
publisher:
Tempo Music Inc
3:20
16Unbooted Character
recording of:
Unbooted Character
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
4:41
17Warm Valley
recording of:
Warm Valley
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader)
3:24
18I'm Checkin' Out, Goom-Bye
recording of:
I'm Checking Out, Go'om Bye
writer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) and Billy Strayhorn
1:57
19Tootin' Through the Roof
2:10
▶ CD 3

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Release

ASIN:US: B00000IIT6 [info]