[78-L] Benny Goodman 12/8/34 Lacquer

[Geoffrey Wheeler]

Russ Connor’s Benny Goodman: Listen to His Legacy lists two Let’s Dance 
broadcast selections for December 8, 1934  arranged by Joe Lippman but 
not “Love is Just Around the Corner” or “Georgia Jubilee.” A studio 
band with Goodman as leader recorded “Georgia Jubilee” February 2, 1934 
[page 42]. The tune was again recorded during the Bill Dodge sessions 
[page 43] later that month or the next. Those are the only two mentions 
of Goodman performing “Georgia Jubilee.” Connor’s “Wrappin’ It Up” does 
not mention it, either. The original studio recording of “Georgia 
Jubilee” was first issued on (E) Columbia, then American Columbia, 
although the order is reversed in most discographies. Same is true for 
the other two tunes recorded at the February 2, 1934 session: “Junk 
Man” and “Ol’ Pappy.” I have the complete session on both American and 
English Columbias. By the way, Connor’s “Wrappin’ It Up” book is now 
selling on the Internet for $200 or more.