A lot of people grew up hearing Ella Jenkins songs - like this one. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "YOU'LL SING A SONG AND I'LL SING A SONG") ELLA JENKINS: (Singing) You'll sing a song, and I'll sing a song.
The whole audience bouncing and swaying to the irresistible rhythm, everybody singing, “Hi-De-Ho!” Who could forget the sounds and imagery of Cab Calloway and his hot jazz orchestra? C. Calloway ...
*On Friday, May 13, Corky Hale presents I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU – The Life and Lyrics of Al Dubin, at the Montalban Theatre, in Hollywood. This new musical features lyrics by Al Dubin, music mostly ...
Washington Hall, where Fats Domino, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington played back when black performers weren't welcome in Seattle's white venues, is for sale. Cabell "Cab" Calloway III (December 25, ...
You may have grown up hearing one of her signature tunes, like "You'll Sing A Song and I'll Sing A Song." "Morning Edition" looks back on the influences, life and legacy of Ella Jenkins. A lot of ...