Which early Benny Goodman band hits became swing standards?

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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.

Benny Goodman’s band achieved widespread fame during the 1930s, helping to define the swing era with several iconic hits that became enduring standards. Key recordings from his early years include:

"King Porter Stomp"12
"Down South Camp Meetin’"12
"Wrappin’ It Up"2
"Don’t Be That Way"1
"Stompin’ at the Savoy"1
"Goody Goody"1
"Bugle Call Rag"1
"Music Hall Rag"1
"Blue Moon"1

Additionally, the band was well-known for its two signature theme songs: "Let’s Dance," which opened nearly every performance, and "Goodbye," which served as the closing theme. Many of these hits, particularly those arranged by Fletcher Henderson, were instrumental in establishing the "swing" sound that propelled Goodman to be hailed as the "King of Swing".12