Episode 17: Swing Kings

It is time for the first ever Sound of History Battle of the Bands! Mika hears the stories of Benny Goodman and Count Basie, two of the biggest bandleaders through the Swing Era, and then decides who should be the real King of Swing. Who do you think is the King of Swing? 

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Videos in This Episode: 

"He's Not Worth Your Tears" by Benny Goodman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNvbPeJ6bDw 

"Moonglow" by Benny Goodman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHcneaZIvVM  

Benny Goodman's iconic Carnegie Hall Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGP2SM4OTM4 

"Rumba Negro" by the Kansas City Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MX01XJMjj8  

"One O'Clock Jump" by Count Basie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3JyQnYPkZk  

Count Basie and Band in Reveille with Beverly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_my8dhgHeM 

Count Basie with Frank Sinatra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-_wI2fF58w