Swing for Sale

Count Basie does a little rhyming rapping before going into this Benny Goodman instrumental composition. While he's playing, plenty of couples are...

In this Soundie, the Mills Brothers sing the title song to a cut-out image of Dorothy Dandridge, which then comes to life and dances for them.

Anita O'Day with Gene Krupa and His Orchestra perform "Let Me Off Uptown".

1945 Soundies musical short starring Merle Travis

Doris Day sings "Is It Love or Is It Conscription?" with Les Brown and His Orchestra

Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra perform "Au Reet"

"When Hitler Kicks the Bucket" is sung by Toni Lane. The lyrics recount all the delightful things that will happen on the day of Hitler's funeral.

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.

The King Cole Trio and Ida James perform the title song in this Soundie.

Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers

Les Brown and His Orchestra perform "My Lost Horizon" with Doris Day

1942 Soundies musical short starring The King's Men