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recorded 1/24/1934 vocal by "The Chanters" Don Bestor was one of the grand veteran bandleaders fronting one of the hottest swing bands of the 1920's, -The Benson Orchestra of Chicago. After learning piano at the age of sixteen, he toured the vaudeville circuit. He formed an early dance band in 1921 before working with the Benson band. By the mid 1920's he took over as leader and signed the band with Victor Records. Among the Benson recordings under Bestor's direction were, "Copenhagen," and "In A Covered Wagon With You." He resumed his own band by 1933 and recorded with Brunswick throughout much of the 1930's. The band had such success on record that he was often asked to perform on radio. His radio career was relatively short, but extremely significant. The Don Bestor Orchestra was featured on the Walter O'Keefe Show while at the same time working for the brand new program staring a comedian named Jack Benny. The Benny program began in 1934 and soon became a national craze. Bestor was often asked by Benny to, "Play, Don, Play!". + Informações

Don Bestor (Sept.23,1889 - Jan.13,1970) After learning piano at the age of sixteen, he toured the vaudeville circuit. He formed an early dance band in 1921 before working with the Benson band. By the mid 1920's he took over as leader and signed the band with Victor Records. Among the Benson recordings under Bestor's direction were, "Copenhagen," and "In A Covered Wagon With You." He resumed his own band by 1933 and recorded with Brunswick throughout much of the 1930's. The band had such success on record that he was often asked to perform on radio. His radio career was relatively short, but extremely significant. The Don Bestor Orchestra was featured on the Walter O'Keefe Show while at the same time working for the brand new program staring a comedian named Jack Benny. The Benny program began in 1934 and soon became a national craze. Bestor was often asked by Benny to, "Play, Don, Play!" By the late 1930's his fame had waned, however, he continued to tour the band until 1943. Besides his role on the Benny show, the band is remembered for a few important recordings, including, "Animal Crackers In My Soup" from the Shirley Temple movie Curly Top in 1935 and the number one hit song in March 1933, "Forty-Second Street." Don Bestor and his Orchestra - Charming (1934). + Informações

Don Bestor (Sept.23,1889 - Jan.13,1970) After learning piano at the age of sixteen, he toured the vaudeville circuit. He formed an early dance band in 1921 before working with the Benson band. By the mid 1920's he took over as leader and signed the band with Victor Records. Among the Benson recordings under Bestor's direction were, "Copenhagen," and "In A Covered Wagon With You." He resumed his own band by 1933 and recorded with Brunswick throughout much of the 1930's. The band had such success on record that he was often asked to perform on radio. His radio career was relatively short, but extremely significant. The Don Bestor Orchestra was featured on the Walter O'Keefe Show while at the same time working for the brand new program staring a comedian named Jack Benny. The Benny program began in 1934 and soon became a national craze. Bestor was often asked by Benny to, "Play, Don, Play!" By the late 1930's his fame had waned, however, he continued to tour the band until 1943. Besides his role on the Benny show, the band is remembered for a few important recordings, including, "Animal Crackers In My Soup" from the Shirley Temple movie Curly Top in 1935 and the number one hit song in March 1933, "Forty-Second Street." Don Bestor And His Orchestra - Are You Sorry (1925). + Informações

Bing Crosby's Brunswick recording was far and away the most popular of several versions of this springtime 1934 song hit, with Bestor and Guy Lombardo also available for those who preferred the sweet band sound. 78rpm: Victor 24587 - Little Dutch Mill (Freed-Barris) by Don Bestor & His Orchestra, vocal by Neil Buckley. Recorded 3/14/34.. + Informações

Don Bestor (Sept.23,1889 - Jan.13,1970) After learning piano at the age of sixteen, he toured the vaudeville circuit. He formed an early dance band in 1921 before working with the Benson band. By the mid 1920's he took over as leader and signed the band with Victor Records. Among the Benson recordings under Bestor's direction were, "Copenhagen," and "In A Covered Wagon With You." He resumed his own band by 1933 and recorded with Brunswick throughout much of the 1930's. The band had such success on record that he was often asked to perform on radio. His radio career was relatively short, but extremely significant. The Don Bestor Orchestra was featured on the Walter O'Keefe Show while at the same time working for the brand new program staring a comedian named Jack Benny. The Benny program began in 1934 and soon became a national craze. Bestor was often asked by Benny to, "Play, Don, Play!" By the late 1930's his fame had waned, however, he continued to tour the band until 1943. Besides his role on the Benny show, the band is remembered for a few important recordings, including, "Animal Crackers In My Soup" from the Shirley Temple movie Curly Top in 1935 and the number one hit song in March 1933, "Forty-Second Street." Don Bestor and his Orchestra, Florence Case vocal - Gather Lip Rouge While You May (1933). + Informações

Song 1 - Dorsey Brothers Orchestra - Mary Ann, vocal by Irving Kaufman Song 2 - Don Bestor & His Orchestra - It Must Be Love Song 3 - Peter Van Steeden & His Orchestra - Everything Must Have An Ending - vocal by Chick Bullock Song 4 - Marty Golden & His Orchestra - Love You Funny Thing. + Informações

Don Bestor (Sept.23,1889 - Jan.13,1970) After learning piano at the age of sixteen, he toured the vaudeville circuit. He formed an early dance band in 1921 before working with the Benson band. By the mid 1920's he took over as leader and signed the band with Victor Records. Among the Benson recordings under Bestor's direction were, "Copenhagen," and "In A Covered Wagon With You." He resumed his own band by 1933 and recorded with Brunswick throughout much of the 1930's. The band had such success on record that he was often asked to perform on radio. His radio career was relatively short, but extremely significant. The Don Bestor Orchestra was featured on the Walter O'Keefe Show while at the same time working for the brand new program staring a comedian named Jack Benny. The Benny program began in 1934 and soon became a national craze. Bestor was often asked by Benny to, "Play, Don, Play!" By the late 1930's his fame had waned, however, he continued to tour the band until 1943. Besides his role on the Benny show, the band is remembered for a few important recordings, including, "Animal Crackers In My Soup" from the Shirley Temple movie Curly Top in 1935 and the number one hit song in March 1933, "Forty-Second Street." Don Bestor and The Benson Orchestra of Chicago - Somebody's Wrong (1923). + Informações

Don Bestor (Sept.23,1889 - Jan.13,1970) After learning piano at the age of sixteen, he toured the vaudeville circuit. He formed an early dance band in 1921 before working with the Benson band. By the mid 1920's he took over as leader and signed the band with Victor Records. Among the Benson recordings under Bestor's direction were, "Copenhagen," and "In A Covered Wagon With You." He resumed his own band by 1933 and recorded with Brunswick throughout much of the 1930's. The band had such success on record that he was often asked to perform on radio. His radio career was relatively short, but extremely significant. The Don Bestor Orchestra was featured on the Walter O'Keefe Show while at the same time working for the brand new program staring a comedian named Jack Benny. The Benny program began in 1934 and soon became a national craze. Bestor was often asked by Benny to, "Play, Don, Play!" By the late 1930's his fame had waned, however, he continued to tour the band until 1943. Besides his role on the Benny show, the band is remembered for a few important recordings, including, "Animal Crackers In My Soup" from the Shirley Temple movie Curly Top in 1935 and the number one hit song in March 1933, "Forty-Second Street." Don Bestor with the Benson Orchestra of Chicago - Na-Jo (1921). + Informações

DON BESTOR and His Orchestra, with Neil Buckley on vocals, plays "The Simple Things In Life" on Brunswick #7495, recorded 7-12-1935. Another song from the Shirley Temple movie "Curly Top." This is the b-side to "Animal Crackers In My Soup.". + Informações

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Don Bestor's Benson Orchestra presents a jazzy arrangement of this 1922 hit! Another one of those records where they used every available inch of space for music, over 3-1/2 minutes! Encroaching on Edison territory!. + Informações

Song 1 - Art Kahn's Orchestra (Gene Kardos) - Forty Second Street - vocal by Dick Robertson - recorded 1/13/1933 Song 2 - Arden & Ohman with their orchestra - I've Got Five Dollars - vocal by Frank Luther - recorded 2/10/1931 Song 3 - Don Bestor & His Orchestra - Beloved - recorded 8/28/1933. + Informações

DON BESTOR and His Orchestra, with Joy Lynne on vocals, plays "Animal Crackers In My Soup" on Brunswick #7495, recorded 7-12-1935. Don Bestor and Joy Lynne give us this rendition of the song Shirley Temple is best known for. To be honest with you, the very mention of Shirley Temple in her heyday makes me gag. If it wasn't for the fact that this song was featured in a favorite movie of mine ("What's The Matter With Helen" starring Debbie Reynolds and Shelley Winters,) I don't think I'd be able to stand this record. Chances are if you're listening to this record... you are a fan. My apologies in advance for not liking Mrs. Temple-Black's movies.. + Informações

recorded 6/15/1933 vocal by Neil Buckley music from the "New Paradise Revue". + Informações

Beloved (Nick Kenny /Abner Silver) - Don Bestor & His Orchestra with Vocal refrain, Victor 1933 (USA) Don BESTOR -- one of great American bandleaders of the 1920/30s. He learned play piano at age of 16 and then, he performed with the vadeuville. In 1920s he fronted one of the hottest dance bands in America: The Benson Orchestra of Chicago. In 1933 he resumed his own orchestra, which was very successfull on records and was featured on Walter O'Keefe Show on the air.. + Informações

Bernie Grossman - Danny Dougherty Another of the 78 RPM records purchased at a local yard sale a few months ago. Played on a Califone model 1875K record player. + Informações

Fail me!. + Informações

A nice tune from one of the former directors of the Benson Orchestra of Chicago!. + Informações

And how!. + Informações

But sweeter than what? There has to be some standard of comparison for such a statement to make any sense!. + Informações

The only version of this tune I have heard.Don Bestor's name did not frequently appear on HMV and it is a pity this melodic tune was not more popular. Recorded c. January 1933.. + Informações

And so she did.. + Informações

Classic Dance Band. + Informações

Don Bestor and His Orchestra, play "It Must Be Love" on Victor scroll label 21562-B, played on a 1926 Victor VE8-30 (Credenza) orthophonic victrola with HMV 5B soundbox and medium tone needle; George C. Jager sings the vocal refrain. Recorded June 18, 1928, at 952 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.. + Informações