Let's Go to Town Vol. 1 (National Guard Shows)

Ray Anthony and His Orchestra

Let's Go to Town Vol. 1 (National Guard Shows)

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Track Listing
1. Intro: The Man With the Horn 0:56 2. Cook's Tour 3:26 3. Tenderly 2:30 4. Your Cheatin' Heart 4:29 5. Mr. Anthony's Boogie 1:40 6. Closer: The Man With the Horn 1:38 7. Intro: The Man With the Horn 0:58 8. Dancing on the Ceiling 3:15 9. Randle's Island 3:37 10. Why Don't You Believe Me 3:52 11. House Party Hop 1:21 12. Closer: The Man With the Horn 1:37 13. Intro: The Man With the Horn 0:59 14. Walkin' My Baby Back Home 2:58 15. The Bunny Hop 2:44 16. Have You Heard 4:09 17. Trumpet Boogie 2:10 18. Closer: The Man With the Horn 1:36 19. Intro: The Man With the Horn 0:58 20. The Continental 3:46 21. Mr. Anthony's Blues 2:55 22. If I Had a Wishing Ring 3:43 23. Campus Rumpus 1:48 24. Closer: The Man With the Horn 1:21
Historical Archive
Let's Go to Town Vol. 1 (National Guard Shows) is a lively album by Ray Anthony and His Orchestra, showcasing a blend of big band jazz and swing that captures the spirit of the late 1940s and early 1950s. The album features energetic arrangements and vibrant performances that reflect the post-war optimism and the burgeoning popularity of dance music during that era. Anthony's charismatic leadership and the band's tight ensemble work create an engaging listening experience, making it a notable entry in the catalog of mid-century American music.