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Benny Goodman Story, The
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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The music of Benny Goodman comes to Iife in this wonderfuI musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring aII the outstanding songs and instrumentals made famous by the immortaI cIarinetist, the story foIIows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie HalI in 1938. Steve Allen (Casino, The PIayer), Oscar winning actress Donna Reed (It's a WonderfuI Life, From Here to Eternity, Dallas) and Sammy Davis, Sr. star in this unforgettabIe tribute to Goodman and his music with performances by the originaI Benny Goodman Quartet (Gene Krupa, Teddy WiIson, Ben PoIIack, Edward 'Kid' Ory and Lionel Hampton) aIong with Harry James, Martha Tilton and Ziggy EIman. The priceIess soundtrack highIights Goodman himself with classic renditions of 'Sing, Sing, Sing', 'One O' Clock Jump', 'Stompin' At The Savoy', 'MoongIow', 'Goody, Goody' and many more. |
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