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Music of the 1940’s
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I will be putting that up after the bell rings We are wrapping up 1940s. Today we are finishing the music of the 1940s. Tomorrow we will discuss the movies of the 1940s. Friday, you will have your first test. It will include the info over the 1940s we covered, and the first 12 words on your Word Wall List. As of right now, I have 12 people failing the class. The following people, this is your official behavior log warning. I have repeatedly told the class to come to VISA to make up these zeroes. You MUST come tomorrow and Friday (if you don’t finish) to make up the work you still have yet to turn in. If you do not, I will continue down the disciplinary action list and contact administration and parent/guardians. Nautica Thomas Alma Jorge Yadi Amaria Dayton Mikey
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Glenn Miller Born March 1, 1904 Died December 15, 1944 Trombone player
Band Leader 1942: Enlists in the Army Modernizes the Army Band Performs over 800 times in 2 years
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Glenn Miller How did he die?
He was on a trip to entertain soldiers in France. He actually disappeared over the English Channel during bad weather.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra
elated In the Mood I’ve got a girl in Kalamazoo From the 1942 movie, Orchestra Wives Present day “Glenn Miller Orchestra” formed in 1956 Plays over 300 shows each year.
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The Andrews Sisters Sang in harmony Patty (blonde/youngest)
Maxene (brunette/middle) LaVerne (red hair/oldest) 17 movies
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The Andrews Sisters Most profitable stage show in the entire nation during the 1940’s Made over $20,000 per week
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The Andrews Sisters Recorded over 700 songs
Sold over 90 million records First female group to go platinum
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Famous Andrews Sister Songs
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B Chattanooga Choo Choo
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Chattanooga Choo-Choo
First train with non-stop service to Cincinnati, Ohio Downtown Chattanooga 48 Original train cars
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Gene Autry 1907-1998 The Singing Cowboy
Autry is the only entertainer who boasted five stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame for his work in motion pictures, radio, music recording, television, and live theater.
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Who was Champion? Gene Autry’s horse
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Gene Autry Songs Back in the Saddle Again
O_19lSI Mexicali Rose
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Gene Autry and Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Frosty Up on the Housetop
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Billie Holiday 1915-1959 Jazz singer Nickname: Lady Day
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Billie Holiday Songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYUqbnk7tCY
Summertime Strange Fruit All of Me Lady Sings the Blues
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Judy Garland Fred Astaire said she was “the greatest entertainer that ever lived”
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Judy Garland Francis Ethel Gumm 25 movies TV show
Thousands of live concerts Dies from accidental overdose of pills and alcohol The day she died, there was a tornado in Kansas
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Judy Garland and her daughter
Liza Minnelli
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Judy Garland Bio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSv3aGN989A
Liza on her mother Death
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Judy Garland Songs A Trolley Song (Meet me in St. Louis)
Carnegie Hall
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Judy’s Daughter: Liza Minnelli
New York Michael Jackson was her best man
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Over the Rainbow eature=fvwrel Xylophone Reggae Ray Charles
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Final Fun Fact She was friends with JFK
He made her sing a few bars of “Over the Rainbow” every time she called.
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Ella Fitzgerald First Lady of Song Queen of Jazz Lady Ella
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Ella Fitzgerald 200 albums 40 million albums sold 2000 songs
13 Grammy's Scatting Jazz singing with nonsense syllables
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Ella Fitzgerald Bio #synopsis Scatting
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Ella Fitzgerald Songs A Tisket, A Tasket
Dream a little Dream It Don’t Mean a Thing…
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Ding Dong The Witch is Dead
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Exit Ticket Please answer in complete sentences!!!
In a minimum of 6 complete sentences, discuss what you learned today. Mention what you found interesting, or what connections you can make to how this information can be applied to today and made relevant.
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