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Which Benny Goodman recordings first attracted national attention in 1934 and 1935?

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Benny Goodman in a tuxedo with bow tie and boutonniere, smiling and holding a clarinet, circa 1945.
Benny Goodman Jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, c. 1945.

In 1934 and 1935, Benny Goodman’s recordings that began to attract national attention included:

  • "Bugle Call Rag"1
  • "Music Hall Rag"1
  • "King Porter Stomp"1
  • "Blue Moon"1

These early recordings gained notice around the same time his band secured a spot on the national radio program Let’s Dance.1