#AprilShowers​ Dan Gabel and His Rhythm (solo orchestra) play: 
Composed by: Louis Silvers and B. G. DeSylva (1921)
'Centennial' Arrangement by: Dan Gabel (2021)

This song is particularly meaningful for me this year. As the May flowers begin to bloom, so has a new hope for a return to normalcy and LIVE music. Written exactly 100 years ago, I wanted to play the tune, but also include the wonderful verse, and also interpolate a little "Singing in the Rain" as I sat down to write the chart on a lovely rainy April afternoon in quarantine. I'm happy with the results, but don't take myself too seriously.
I hope this puts a smile on your face with a century-old message that is as timeless and meaningful as ever! 
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Instrument info:
6 Trombones
Trombone 1-5: 1935 #King​ #Silvertone​ 
Trombone 6: Benge 190T
Drums: 1929 #Leedy​ with custom lit bass drum/pedal action
Baritone Ukulele: 2017 Cordoba 22B
Piano: 2002 Yamaha 120-P

Arrangement:
Judy Green paper and Dixon # 2 pencil #handcopy​

Mics: 
#Telefunken​ M90
#Shure​ PG-81

Mixing and Mastering:
LogicPro X #LogicProX​

Video:
FinalCut ProX #FCPX​

Arrangement Copyright 2021 by Dan Gabel, ASCAP.
Copyright Gabel Music, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

April Showers - Dan Gabel And His Rhythm

Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra
"White Christmas"

Composed: Irving Berlin, 1942
Arranged by: Frank Ryerson, 1943
Issued on: V-Disc and Lang-Worth #AS-40
Released: November, 1943.

Reissued for the first time, this is a disc that the servicemen and women would have heard for Christmas, 1943. This recording nor arrangement were never recorded commercially by Monroe, other than the Lang-Worth disc which was played on the radio. For some reason, none of the George H. Buck (GHB) reissues of Monroe's Lang-Worth recordings included this incredible version of "White Christmas."

To me, this is a brilliant performance. Vaughn delivers beautiful interpretation of the beloved song (recall the song is not yet a year old!), with a great dance beat. This lovely arrangement was written by Vaughn's lead trumpet player Frank Ryerson. Ryerson wrote many orchestrations for the band including on many hits such as "Let it Snow" and "There! I've Said it Again." Alto sax solo in the middle is by the great Andy Bagni. 

We are pleased to be able to release some of these rare titles from the archives. Unless you heard this live on the radio or in person, this is the first re-release of this particular recording.

Recording from the Vaughn Monroe Archives/Dan Gabel Collection.

Sound restoration (c) 2020 by: Dan Gabel Music.

White Christmas - Vaughn Monroe - November 1943

Hot tune by Sam Lanin & His Roseland Orchestra
Early Electric Record. 
April 9, 1925 in New York.

LANIN (Sam) DEFINITIVE (290718)

SUITE 16 (9.4.1925)

Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra
"Follow The President"
Broadcast: July 6, 1942

Composed: (unknown) 1942
Arranged by: Johnny Watson
Issued on: Never before released.
Broadcast: CBS, NYC, 07/06/1942

Issued for the first time, the comes from a broadcast by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra originating from the CBS studios in New York City, July 6, 1942. The program was only the second time Monroe took over as the host and featured band of the Camel Caravan (the first was the previous week, June 29, 1942). The show was a summer replacement for the program "Blondie". It was not until 1946 that Monroe became the permanent and regular host of the Camel Caravan. 

The song was published as sheet music with Monroe on the cover, but to our knowledge, was never commercially recorded. We appreciate any additional information anyone may have! Please contact us at:
vaughnmonroeshow AT gmail DOT com.

We are pleased to be able to release some of these rare titles from the archives. Unless you heard this live on the radio or in person, this is the first release of this particular recording.

Recording from the Vaughn Monroe Archives/Dan Gabel Collection.

Sound restoration (c) 2021 by: Dan Gabel Music.

Follow The President - Vaughn Monroe - July 6, 1942

Dan Gabel - archivist, biographer, bandleader, and historian - restorations of rare Vaughn Monroe recordings and broadcasts.

Follow The President - Vaughn Monroe - July 6, 1942

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