Recommended Materials


Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra

TOMMY DORSEY & HIS ORCHESTRA: 1937-1938

Recordings from 1937 to 1938, Tommy Dorsey with guest artists Pee Wee Erwin, Bud Freeman, Howard Smith, Earle Hagen. Tracks include the hit song “Oh, Promise Me”.
Classics Jazz # 1078, 2000.


Count John McCormack

COUNT JOHN MCCORMACK: THE FINAL RECORDINGS

Recordings from the early 1920’s by Count John McCormack including the hit song “Oh, Promise Me”.
Pearl Records # 9188, 1995.


The Great Thanksgiving

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir collection of classical compositions including the Reginald De Koven piece, “Recessional”.
Sony Classical # 61983, 1995.


Blue Bird of Happiness

BLUE BIRD OF HAPPINESS

Over 20 recordings by Jan Pearce, including the hit song “Oh Promise Me” from the operetta Robin Hood.
Pearl Records # 9297, 1997.


REGINALD DE KOVEN’S ROBIN HOOD

Cast recordings from the original and revival operetta.
AEI # 32, 1996.