Sing, Sing, Sing

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"Sing, Sing, Sing" is a 1936 song written by Louis Prima that has become one of the definitive songs of the big band and Swing Era. Although written by Prima, it is often most associated with Benny Goodman. The song has since been covered by numerous artists.

On July 6, 1937 "Sing, Sing, Sing" was recorded in Hollywood with Benny Goodman on clarinet; Harry James, Ziggy Elman, and Chris Griffin on trumpet; Hymie Schertzer and George Koenig on alto saxophone; Art Rollini and Vido Musso on tenor saxophone; Jess Stacy on piano; Allan Reuss on guitar; Harry Goodman on bass; and Gene Krupa on drums. The song was arranged by Jimmy Mundy. Benny Goodman is quoted as saying, "Sing, Sing, Sing (which we started doing back at the Palomar on our second trip there in 1936) was a big thing, and no one-nighter was complete without it...."

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