Artie Shaw: 1939-1940
Released: Mar 14, 2000
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Released: Mar 14, 2000
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Artie Shaw reached the pinnacle of stardom in 1939, becoming a celebrity and having his band rated at the top of the swing world, at least in popularity. But Shaw did not enjoy the experience much,...
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The V-Disc Recordings
Released: Jul 20, 1999
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Released: Jul 20, 1999
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A typical entry in the series offering decent sound that could be improved significantly by just a bit of de-clicking. The songs are a cross section of Artie Shaw's more pop-oriented tracks, many...
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1939, Vol. 2
Released: Jul 13, 1999
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Released: Jul 13, 1999
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Although the pressure of being a sudden celebrity and the leader of America's number one swing band was clearly getting to Artie Shaw in 1939, his band was excellent, his playing was top-notch, and...
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