Catalogue: JASMCD 2568
Price Code: A
Release Date: 01/07/2000
Bar Code: 604988 25682 6
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Mildred BAILEYSqueeze Me! Big Hits From A Great Lady
 
In Summer 1929, whilst touring California, some
members of the Whiteman band (Of whom Midred's brother (Al Rinker) was a member
were involved in a serious car accident in which one died and Joe Venuti was
seriously injured. To cheer the band up, Mildred held a ‘home brew’ party for
them and which Whiteman attended. Hearing her sing (at the behest of brother
Al), the famous man was immediately struck by Mildred’s blossoming talent and
invited her to a radio session two days later. The response from the public to
her featured song, "Moanin’ Low", was overwhelming and she was duly
signed, becoming the first featured female vocalist with a national band.Mildred
became an instant hit and helped Paul Whiteman keep his band afloat when the
very popular Rhythm Boys broke away in 1930 and the Depression began to take a
real hold. In 1933 she married Red Norvo, whom she had met whilst he was a
featured xylophone player with the Whiteman band. The following year she went
solo and with husband Norvo fronted her own band; billed as ‘Mr. & Mrs.
Swing’, they had their own national radio show, toured extensively and made many
recordings, although real stardom eluded the pair.
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