Description:
Very little needs to be added to the many raves and plaudits which Ray McKinley had earned during his work with the Will Bradley orchestra and the Jimmy Dorsey orchestra before joining the American Band of the Allied Expeditionary Forces under the direction of Captain Glenn Miller. A Texan by birth, McKinley became a self taught drummer, and by his 26th birthday, had become what one leading critic described as 'the most original of all swing beat men with an uncanny conception and execution of new beats and breaks'. Following the end of the War, McKinley formed the first edition of his post war orchestra and, with his penchant for humorous novelty songs, added to his wonderful drumming, soon became regarded as one of the best front men in the music business. |
 Howdy Friends
Hangover Square
I'm An Old Cowhand
Harlem Nocturne
The Carioca
Hoodle Addle
Lullaby In Rhythm
Hair Of Gold, Eyes Of Blue
how High The Moon
The Richest Man In The Cemetery
Mint Julep
Soon
Pete's Cafe
You Started Something
Borderline
Red Silk Stockings And Green Perfume
There's A Bluebird Singing In My Heart
Blue Moon
Down The Road A- Piece
Don't Be That Way
Blue Skies
Comin' Out (Drums Away)
Howdy Friends |
Personnel: Ray Beller, Billy Ainsworth, Michael "Peanuts" Hucko, Pete Terry, Dean Kincaide, William "Cirly" Broyles, Chuck Genduson, Nick Travis, Joe Ferrante, Vernon "Vern" Friley, Irving "Irv" Dinkin, more |
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