The Modernaires
The harmony vocal group the Modernaires originally formed in Buffalo, NY, in 1935 (all of its members were high school pals), and were best known for singing with orchestras. Starting off as a trio (including members Hal Dickinson, Chuck Goldstein, and Bill Conway), the group would often assume a different name during these engagements, going by the Don Juan-Two and Three when they performed with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra and the Three Wizards of Ozzie during a stint with the Ozzie Nelson Band. Soon after, the Modernaires expanded to a quartet with the addition of member Ralph Brewster, as they joined Paul Whiteman's musical organization in 1937, leading to performances on his radio show.
The Modernaires received their big break two years later, when the one-and-only Glenn Miller asked them to record a sequel to his big hit "Make Believe Ballroom," titled "It's Make Believe Ballroom Time," as they began performing regularly around the world with the Miller Band. Further hits with Miller soon followed, including "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Kalamazoo," "I Know Why," and "Juke Box Saturday Night," as the Modernaires welcomed another member, Paula Kelley, to their ranks (who was the wife of Dickinson). The Modernaires were handpicked by Frank Sinatra in 1950 to back him up, as the group continued to record and perform steadily until 1958. Many Modernaires compilations have been issued over the years, including 2001's The Very Best Of on the Collectables label.
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Like Young / Don't Dream (Mono Version)
Jazz - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1960
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Singing Glenn Miller
Jazz - Released by Vintage Music on 12 Oct 1960
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Sing The Great Glenn Miller Instrumentals/We Remember Tommy Dorsey Too!
Lounge - Released by EMI Gold on 11 Jun 2001
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All the Best
Lounge - Released by Don't stop the music on 16 Apr 2021
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The Best Vintage Selection - The Modernaires
Jazz - Released by Retro Music Box on 6 Oct 2020
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As Long As I Have You (1956-1957)
Lounge - Released by ISIS on 5 Oct 2021
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Jeepers Creepers
Paul Whiteman's Swing Wing, The Modernaires
Jazz - Released by Hep Records on 15 Jan 1938
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Calypso Melody
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 26 Feb 2019
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Greatest Hits
Blues - Released by Vintage Jukebox on 23 Aug 2019
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Sunrise Serenade
Glenn Miller & His Orchestra, Ray Eberle, The Modernaires
Jazz - Released by Kenzo Records on 30 Dec 2022
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Teener's Canteen
Jazz - Released by Editione Jazz IT on 27 Jan 2019
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Teener's Canteen
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 27 Jan 2019
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The Modernaires - Vintage Selection
Jazz - Released by Vintage Jukebox on 6 Oct 2020
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Platinum Selection
Pop - Released by Retro Music Box on 2 Oct 2020
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The Modernaires - Vintage Sounds
Pop - Released by Retro Music Box on 26 Oct 2021
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Sing The Great Glenn Miller Instrumentals
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by PnR on 1 Jan 2000
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Here Come The Modernaires
Pop - Released by Leverage on 1 Jan 2000
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The Modernaires With Paula Kelly
Pop - Released by Leverage on 1 Jan 2000
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