It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

First released: Jul 1945, Length: ?:??
mx. VP 1316

Creators (4)

Orchestra

1. Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

Instruments

1. Al Sears tenor saxophone

Vocals

1. Ray Nance
2. Taft Jordan

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
   

   Composer

   1. Duke Ellington (Aug 1931)

   Lyricist

   1. Irving Mills (1931)

Releases containing this recording (2)

Official

Single

1. Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag / It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing Jul 1945 Lt Bob Crosby (USMC) and His V‐DISC Bob Cats featuring Martha Tilton / Duke Ellington and His Orchestra
2. Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag / It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing Lt Bob Crosby (USMC) and His V‐DISC Bob Cats featuring Martha Tilton / Duke Ellington and His Orchestra Navy