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raven
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Mr. Sandman bring me a dream?
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Mar 20 00:10 UTC 1994 |
Does anyone know who does the original version of Mr Sandman? The
version I'm talking about was used in the soundtrack to "Blue Velvet." I think
it might be the Andrews Sisters but I'm not sure. The song is utterly spooky,
and I find a lot of 40s big band/western swing to spoky also. Feel free to
discuss other spooky big band music of the 1940s
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omni
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response 1 of 10:
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Mar 20 06:21 UTC 1994 |
I found that record at the Ypsi flea market on a 78. I think it's still
around here somewhere....
It was done by the Chordettes.
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raven
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response 2 of 10:
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Mar 20 07:20 UTC 1994 |
Thanks!!! I've been looking for the single for months now, but I had
no idea wgo did it, now I do.
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raven
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response 3 of 10:
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Mar 20 16:10 UTC 1994 |
r # 1 If I can't find the single myself, is it possible that I could
send you a blank tape in the mail with a SASE, and you could record it for
me?
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omni
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response 4 of 10:
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Mar 20 23:45 UTC 1994 |
The only hitch in that is that I cannot find my copy of the 78, but
I can give you a lead... There is a place in Flint called Musical Memories
(238.5 Dort Hwy) phone 810-238-5575 (check on the area code)
They *Might* have a copy on 45 or LP. They do mail order as well, so
I don't think you'll have to go up there if you don't want to.
I also saw it on one of those retro Time Life CD's so there is another
possible lead for you.
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raven
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response 5 of 10:
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Mar 21 05:53 UTC 1994 |
Thanks for the leads I will try to follow up on them.
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remmers
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response 6 of 10:
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Mar 21 11:41 UTC 1994 |
I think "Mr. Sandman" was 50s, not 40s. It was #1 on the charts for
several weeks in 1954 or 1955; I remember it being done to death on
Your Hit Parade.
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raven
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response 7 of 10:
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Apr 10 18:56 UTC 1994 |
A really good NEW swing album is I, Swinger by Combustible Edison. They
have captured the sound of lounge jazz along the lines of Martin Denney to
a tee. Anyone else out there with swing/jazz recomendations feel free to
chime in.
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raven
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response 8 of 10:
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Apr 17 07:06 UTC 1994 |
No swing/croner fans at all... : (
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anne
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response 9 of 10:
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Apr 18 00:32 UTC 1994 |
Guess not, sorry raven.
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omni
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response 10 of 10:
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Apr 18 04:26 UTC 1994 |
I like certain pieces by Sinatra and others. I even have a Glenn Miller
LP in my heap of vinyl I keep under the basement stairs.
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