Woody Herman

AAt the woodchoppers ball
BBigwig in the wigwam

Label: Brunswick
Catalogue number: 02843
Genre: Jazz
Condition: Very good+
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #7006

Woody Herman and his orchestra on Brunswick, performing two novelty swing numbers. 'At the Woodchoppers' Ball' is an original Herman composition that became a jazz standard.

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Woody Herman

AApple honey
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AAt the woodchoppers ball
BBigwig in the wigwam

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BBlues are brewin

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ABy-u by-o
BG'bye now

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AI aint gettin any younger
BLemon Drop

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AIf it's love you want
BWrap your troubles in dreams

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ANoah
BI'll get by

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Woody Herman

ANorthwest Message
BWoody Hermans Apple Honey

Parlophone R2996