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Cab Calloway, American bandleader, singer, and all-around entertainer known for his exuberant performing style and for leading one of the most highly regarded big bands of the swing era. His most famous composition was ‘Minnie the Moocher,’ a song that showcased his ability at scat singing.
On March 3, 1931, Harlem big band leader Cab Calloway recorded “ Minnie the Moocher ,” the classic tale of chasing opium that made Calloway a national star and put Harlem’s big band sound...
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Cab Calloway’s signature song, “Minnie the Moocher,” is a jazz and blues classic that has endured as a timeless piece of music. Released in 1931, it tells the story of Minnie, a beggar with a heart as big as a whale.
“St. James Infirmary Blues” is an American jazz song with an uncertain origin, made famous by Louis Armstrong in his influential 1928 recording. Cab Calloway also performed a version of this song in the 1933 Betty Boop animated film Snow White, providing both vocals and dance moves for Koko the Clown.
“Chattanooga Choo Choo” is a timeless swing song popularized by Cab Calloway in 1941. Written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon, this catchy tune tells the story of a man who is excited to board a train to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Reaction to 1930s performance of "Minnie Moocher" by Cab Calloway and his orchestra, featuring Calloway's usual flamboyant flair, flashing smile, great voice, dancing, and pure talent.
