This Is Benny Goodman Vol. II – Benny Goodman

A 2-LP collection of original Benny Goodman recordings spanning the mid-1930s, featuring Goodman’s orchestra, trio, and quartet. The set includes some of his best-known swing-era recordings, including “Let’s Dance,” “Blue Skies,” “Goody-Goody,” “Tea for Two,” and “Organ Grinder’s Swing.” The RCA Victor VPM-6063 edition was released in 1972 as a 2-record set.

Tracklist

Side One

1. Let’s Dance
2. If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)
3. Blue Skies
4. Basin Street Blues
5. It’s Been So Long

Side Two

1. Goody-Goody
2. More Than You Know
3. I’ll Always Be in Love with You
4. I Know That You Know
5. Good-Bye

Side Three

1. Jam Session
2. Smoke Dreams
3. Tea for Two
4. Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider
5. I Can’t Give You Anything But Love

Side Four

1. This Can’t Be Love
2. Louise
3. There’s a Small Hotel
4. Alexander’s Ragtime Band
5. Organ Grinder’s Swing

Details

Artist: Benny Goodman
Album: This Is Benny Goodman Vol. II
Year: 1972
Label: RCA Victor
Catalog: VPM-6063
Format: 2 × 12" LP, Mono, 33⅓ RPM
Genre: Jazz / Big Band / Swing
Release Type: Compilation / Original Recordings