We call this episode “The Classic Era” because it is the year where the ‘classic’ songwriters strongly dominate the state of American popular music.

Cole Porter plays a huge role at this point in time, as does Irving Berlin (still!) and Duke Ellington, as well as the songwriting teams of McHugh/Fields, Rodgers/Hart, Warren/Dubin and Kalmer/Ruby. The hits just kept on coming….

You’re the Top – Cole Porter

Begin the Beguine – Artie Shaw

Cheek to Cheek – Ella and Louis

I’m in the Mood for Love – Julie London

In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington and John Coltrane

It’s Easy to Remember – Billie Holiday

Just One of Those Things – Frank Sinatra

A Kiss to Build a Dream On – Louis Armstrong

Little Girl Blue – Nina Simone

Lullaby of Broadway – Dick Powell

Lulu’s Back in Town – Fats Waller

Miss Brown to You – Billie Holiday

The Most Beautiful Girl in the World – Sonny Rollins