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Author: Dennis Humphrey December 3, 2025 Duration: 15:02

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Step into a world where the airwaves hum with the warm glow of vacuum tubes and the air is filled with the rich, swinging sounds of clarinets, trumpets, and a driving rhythm section. Big Band Serenade, hosted by Dennis Humphrey, is more than just a collection of old recordings; it's a weekly time machine. This podcast lovingly curates the soundtrack of an era, pulling you directly into the thrilling days when radio was the center of home entertainment and big bands were the rock stars of their time. You'll hear the iconic performances that defined a generation, from the smooth ballads to the explosive, dance-floor-filling numbers that made the Big Band Era so unforgettable. Dennis guides each episode with a deep appreciation for the music and its history, offering context and stories that bring the period to life. It's an auditory escape for anyone who loves the grandeur of swing, the sophistication of jazz, and the timeless quality of expertly performed popular music. Tune in to this podcast for a regular, immersive dose of nostalgia and artistry, a serenade from a time when every broadcast was an event and the music had the power to unite a nation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 456

Big Band Serenade
Podcast Episodes
Your Hit Parade #1 tune It's Been A Long, Long, Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
Your Hit Parade. November 17, 1945. Program #161. The #1 tune is, "It's Been A Long, Long, Time." Dick Todd, Joan Edwards, Mark Warnow and His Orchestra. oldtimerdiodvd.com
Your Hit Parade First Song Along the Navajo Trail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:59
Your Hit Parade. November 3, 1945. The #1 tune is, "Along the Navajo Trail." Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters The Hit Paraders, Mark Warnow and His Orchestra. oldtimerdiodvd.com
Songs By Sinatra 9/12/45 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:03
Songs By Sinatra. September 12, 1945. Sponsored by: Old Gold. The first tune is, "Stars In Your Eyes." Frank Sinatra, Axel Stordahl and His Orchestra, The Pied Pipers, Marvin Miller (announcer), Martha Tilton (guest), Li…
Nash Kelvinator Musical Showroom, The Andrew Sisters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
Nash Kelvinator Musical Showroom 460109 Guest Star Al Pearce, Staring The Andrew Sisters, Nash Kelvinator Musical Showroom features some of the greatest old time radio pop music with top name guest stars. "Nash will be t…
Benny Goodman from the Madattan Room 10/21/37 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:39
371021 Madhattan Room, Benny Goodman,Known as the 'King of Swing', Benny Goodman really knew how to rip it up when it came to the clarinet. His first experience with the clarinet was with one he got at his local synagogu…
Benny Goodman from the Madhattan Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:16
371023 Madhattan Room, Benny Goodman,Known as the 'King of Swing', Benny Goodman really knew how to rip it up when it came to the clarinet. His first experience with the clarinet was with one he got at his local synagogu…
Memorial Day Special 2012 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:43
Memorial Day Special is dedicated to all our fighting Men and Women who put their lives on the line everyday to preserve our freedom. As Americans we are so proud of them and pray that God will watch over them and bring…
Big Band Serenade Presents The King's Men Radio Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:49
The Radio Show is from 9/6/1949. The King's Men quartet was comprised of Ken Darby, arranger & bass; Rad Robinson baritone; Jon Dodson, lead tenor; Bud Linn, top tenor. Formed in Hollywood in 1929, they took their name f…
Big Band Serenade Presents Johnny Mercer's Music Shop Radio Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:32
This Johnny Mercer's Music Shop is from 8/2/1944. On the radio he sang with Benny Goodman and had his own shows, including "Johnny Mercer's Music Shop." Greatly admired in the music industry both personally and for his i…
Big Band Serenade Presents B A Rolfe and His Orchestra Radio Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:47
This B A Rolfe radio show is from 6/29/1934 In 1935-36, Rolfe was the leader of The Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra. His radio broadcasts ran until the late 1930s during which time he and his orchestra played music with th…