Clarinetist and band leader Artie Shaw was born Arthur Arshawsky on this date in 1910. "Begin The Beguine" was written by Cole Porter for the show Jubilee in 1935. Shaw recorded the song in 1938, and it became his band’s signature tune.
Song of the Day: Artie Shaw, “Begin The Beguine”
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Such a classic and one I love.
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Cole Porter wrote some incredible music that could be adapted to lots of different styles. Artie Shaw’s arrangement is amazing…
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Great song. Makes me think of my mom and dad dancing.
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It’s a foxtrot, I think. I might actually be able to dance to it… nah…
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I read where this was the number one song on the day I was born. The day I was beginning the my life’s beguine.
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You picked a good day to make your debut…
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