Thornhill Claude And His Orchestra
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Thornhill Claude And His Orchestra

The Great Band Era is a compilation album released in 1965 by Reader's Digest featuring swing music from 1936 to 1945. It includes famous swing standards and newly recorded tracks, highlighting significant artists from that genre, and has sold over 9 million copies in the United States, making it one of the best-selling albums in history. The album was notable for its pioneering audio restoration techniques, enhancing sound quality for contemporary listeners.

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GENRES: Jazz, Piano, Dance Band, Orchestra

Albums

Singles

I Married An Angel / Skater's Cha Cha
I Married An Angel / Skater's Cha Cha
Down The Lane / SugarFoot Rag
Down The Lane / SugarFoot Rag (1950)
Honolulu / Sweet And Lovely
Honolulu / Sweet And Lovely (1950)
Oh Lady Be Good / Bidin My Time
Oh Lady Be Good / Bidin My Time (1950)
Raindrop Serenade / Say Yes My Love
Raindrop Serenade / Say Yes My Love (1950)
The Man I Love / Summertime
The Man I Love / Summertime (1950)

10" 78s

Dance Parade
Dance Parade (1949)
Piano Reflections
Piano Reflections (1949)
Claude Thornhill Encores
Claude Thornhill Encores (1951)
Dream Stuff
Dream Stuff (1953)