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
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Episode 64: Punk
Bonus Episode: ABBA
Episode 63: Bee Gees
Episode 62: Disco
Episode 61: Joni Mitchell
Episode 60: Singer-Songwriter
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Bonus Episode: Billy Joel
Sound of Conspiracies: Are Tupac and Jim Morrison Alive?
Episode 59: Elton John
Episode 58: Soft Rock
Episode 57: Queen
Episode 56: Arena Rock
Bonus Episode: Woodstock
Episode 55: Led Zeppelin
Episode 54: Metal
Episode 53: The Grateful Dead
Sound of Conspiracies: Tupac and Biggie
Episode 52: Psychedelic Rock
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