Benny Goodman 'Don't Be That Way'

"Don't Be That Way" written by Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, and Mitchell Parish was Benny Goodman's opening number in his famous Carnegie Hall Concert on January 16, 1938. A month later he recorded it for RCA Victor and it became a number 1 hit. As with "Sing, Sing, Sing," "Let's Dance," and "And the Angels Sing, "Don't Be That Way" has been strongly associated with Benny Goodman. This is being posted for my subscriber 1968LEONE1. I do not own the right to the song, audio, or images contained in this video. The sound recording is administered by SME . No copyright infringement is intended. This purpose of this upload is for viewer enjoyment and education not for monetary gain.

[lewisluckenbach]

I saw him In Houstom around 1980 at the Summit. They turned the basketball court for the Houston Rockets into a big dance floor. I was 26 at the time. I still listen to him. Have him on right now.

[utatriebel]

Mein Gott für ein grosses Talent Benny war.

[jimgrosso]

A 72 year old Dude and a 23 year old girl can swing dance together to this, and we both love it.

[camdenstyle]

Im Gen Z, and I still think this is very nice to listen to and he was very talented

[sooz]

When I was a lil girl I had a massive crush on Benny Goodman....he was so handsome. 🖤Not to mention T-A-L-E-N-T-E-D!!

[Laudon]

My Mom, though a teen in 50’s, and a lover of early Rock and Roll (She saw Elvis perform on a river boat right after he had cut his first 45 at Sun.) _loved_ big band music. I grew up listening to her Time-Life Swing Era collection. When I was about ten, she scraped up the money from somewhere for amazing seats and took my sister and me to see Benny Goodman and his band play a one night engagement
At the Kennedy Center.

[johnireland]

Benny Goodman was pure perfection. A master of the craft and very much appreciated by so many

[lisacassar]

Love Love this power house jamming jazz!! A true classic here. 2023 here❤🎶

[chetpomeroy]

Big band music just *oozes* class and style, and this selection is no exception!

[brigidpower]

Heard him play this number at the Royal Albert Hall and it blew me away. Wonderful melodic music.

[streetofdreams]

Love it, both words & music!

"April skies are in your eyes
But darling, don't be blue

Don't cry,
Oh honey please
Don't be that way

Clouds in the sky
Should never make you feel that way

The rain
Will bring the violets of May
Tears are in vain
So honey please don't be that way

As long as we
See it through
You'll have me
I'll have you
Sweetheart

Tomorrow is another day
Don't break my heart
Oh honey, please don't be that way"

[jeannineroberton]

Real music, real people. Better times
I'm surprised his headstone is so modest.

[michellepost]

I have liked this song ever since I was age 13, during 1974. I used to listen to Big Band back then. I watched the Lawrence Welk show on tv as a child. My dad was into all that music, and I grew up hearing it.

[CatLady]

I'm loving this music that my parents listened to!

[sistersista]

Swing music is Badass.... I love The oldies.. Now long ago and far away Era...

[donnyrichard]

Just scintillating music. This is from my era and love it. 85 years young.

[thereverters]

Love this song playing it in jazz band

[ruthdixon]

one of the great anthems of the swing era from the thrilling clarinettist and crowned king of swing!

[garywest]

When music was pleasing and satisfying to listen to. I long for those days. Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Jimmy Dorsey, and many other greats.

[jorgeno-remix]

Though I heard this song before, yesterday I realized I love it so much that I would listen to it a thousand times non stop. I wish this song was longer. I don´t know, I think there is something in those saxophones that trapped me. I know very little about jazz and especially swing, but I always liked their hit tunes.