Elmer’s Tune by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra

First released: 1941, Length: 2:51

Creators (17)

Instruments

1. Al Davis (15 Aug 1941) trumpet
2. Benny Goodman (15 Aug 1941) clarinet
3. Billy Butterfield (15 Aug 1941) trumpet
4. Chuck Gentry (15 Aug 1941) baritone saxophone
5. Clint Neagley (15 Aug 1941) alto saxophone
6. Cootie Williams (15 Aug 1941) trumpet
7. Cutty Cutshall (15 Aug 1941) trombone
8. George Berg (15 Aug 1941) tenor saxophone
9. Jimmy Maxwell (15 Aug 1941) trumpet
10. John Simmons (15 Aug 1941) double bass
11. Lloyd "Skip" Martin (15 Aug 1941) alto saxophone
12. Lou McGarity (15 Aug 1941) trombone
13. Mel Powell (15 Aug 1941) piano
14. Sid Catlett (15 Aug 1941) drums (drum set)
15. Tom Morgan (15 Aug 1941) guitar
16. Vido Musso (15 Aug 1941) tenor saxophone

Vocals

1. Peggy Lee (15 Aug 1941)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Elmer’s Tune (15 Aug 1941)
   

   Composer

   1. Dick Jurgens
   2. Elmer Albrecht

   Lyricist

   1. Sammy Gallop

Releases containing this recording (4)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. Best of the Big Bands: Benny Goodman Featuring Peggy Lee 1993 Benny Goodman
2. The Chronological Classics: Benny Goodman and His Orchestra 1941, Volume 3 2002 Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
3. Smash Hits of the 40’s Various Artists

Single

1. Elmer’s Tune / The Birth of the Blues 1941 Benny Goodman and His Orchestra