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Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey

Was just a young'un in the big band era But it seems just like yesterday Listening to Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey Still love it right to this day Miller's Modernaires, and Dorsey's Pied Pipers With their smooth harmonic blend Chattanooga Choo-Choo and The Trolley Song Brought me so much pleasure no end Guess I was influenced by my older sisters Was not even ten at the time It just goes to show the impact they had made For those long ago days I still pine It wasn't until Elvis debuted in fifty-six When Rock'n Roll took over The Big Band era came quickly to a halt And ended it's popular exposure Don't even know what is popular today Or even if they've given it a name Guess I'm just an old guy living in the past Progress is the name of the game

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Date: 3/9/2023 5:44:00 AM
The great musicians off long ago, all smartly dressed too, unlike today. Hope your week is going well Jack. Tom
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Date: 3/9/2023 5:58:00 AM
You mentioned 'smartly dressed' too! Sure were... today????? Have a good day Sir Thomas!
Date: 3/9/2023 4:52:00 AM
Ha ha ha you and me...Good stuff, Jack. There's not a lot of music I don't like but the old stuff is the best. Classical, jazz and blues..now your talkin. Have a great day my friend.
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Date: 3/9/2023 5:10:00 AM
Had seven sisters no bros... I was a huge fan of the big bands era! Then Sinatra, Crosby, Como, Frankie Lane, saw all of them live for 3 bucks at the Seville Theatre in Montreal!!! WOW, what do they charge today!!! Have a good one Sir Daniel!

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