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"Taking a Chance on Love" Benny Goodman
I choose "Taking a Chance on Love" by Benny Goodman. It is preformed by Benny Goodman and his orchestra and the artist is Helen Forrest. benny Goodman was a bandleader as well as a composer and clarinetist. When he was 14 he quit school to join the American Federation of Musicians. "Taking a Chance on Love" was published in 1943 during World War 2 and it is from the swing era. he recorded the song in 1940, however he did not release the song before 1943, in the movie Cabin in the Sky. His song soon became very popular and reached the top of the charts for 14 weeks. I really liked the song, I feel like I have heard the song before, but i do not know where. The song gives me very old hollywood vibes, it reminds me of something you would hear in movies, or play at big fancy events. It makes me in a good mood, and i can picture people dancing and having a good time to this song. Helen forrest voice does also fit this song very good. Her voice is very characteristic and easy to recognize.
I did not know that about Benny Goodman! Also as I have listened to this song I have felt some interesting vibes, but I could not put a finger on them. I think I would agree with you that this song is very much like an old hollywood production vibe. I feel like I have seen this song in a couple movies too... Anyways great job!
SvarSlettThis was so interesting to read! I also chose to do this song and I didn't know all of that stuff about Benny Goodman so this was fun to read so I could get a little bit more insight into the song. I agree with you that this song seems so familiar, like I've heard it before. It does sound like old Hollywood, which I hadn't thought about before. I also agree that this song would be a good dancing song for people, and I love Helen Forrest's voice.
SvarSlett