Tex Beneke
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Gordon Lee "Tex" Beneke was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Mille
Beneke in 1947; by William P. Gottlieb
"In the Mood" by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, released February, 1944, by the U.S. War Department (V-Disc 123B)
" Kalamazoo" is a No. 1 popular song recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra in 1942. It was written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren and published in 1942. It was featured in the musical film Orche
Tex Beneke
…recording studios in Hollywood, May 7, 1941. Hoping to repeat the success of "Chattanooga" the following year, songwriters Warren and Gordon composed "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo" for the Orchestra Wives score. That arrangement also featured Beneke both singing and soloing on the saxophone, the Modernaires and band vocalist…
1942 sheet music cover, Bregman, Vocco & Conn, Inc., New York
RCA Victor 78 rpm release, 27934-A