[78-L] Mainstream radio in the '60s

[David Lennick]

Kristjan Saag wrote:
> Cary Ginell wrote:
> 
>> "Begin the Beguine" was written to last for years because of its 
>> complexity,
>> unusual structure, and adaptability.
> --
> ...and because it was a hit. Circular definition.

But not till Shaw recorded it. It wasn't totally unknown, since Xavier Cugat 
recorded it and the disc stayed in print. Its flip side was "Waltz Down the 
Aisle", which Paul Whiteman played (briefly) in his Anything Goes medley but 
which didn't become a hit till Porter reused it as "Wunderbar".

dl