Taking Off

Milton Brown and His Musical Brownies

Taking Off

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Chinatown My Chinatown 2:50 2. St. Louis Blues 3:11 3. In El Rancho Grande 3:01 4. Taking Off 2:44 5. If You Can't Get Five Take Two 2:44 6. Fan It 2:50 7. Little Betty Brown 2:44 8. Some of These Days 2:36 9. Sweet Georgia Brown 2:59 10. Texas Hambone Blues 2:43 11. Washington and Lee Swing 2:38 12. My Mary 3:02 13. Goofus 2:40 14. Honky Tonk Blues 3:02 15. Sweet Jennie Lee 3:06 16. There'll Be Some Changes Made 3:04
Historical Archive
Taking Off is an album that showcases the innovative sound of Milton Brown and His Musical Brownies, blending elements of Western swing with jazz and blues influences. The album is characterized by its lively arrangements, skilled musicianship, and Brown's charismatic vocal style, which helped to define the Western swing genre. The legacy of this album lies in its role in popularizing this unique fusion of musical styles during the 1930s, influencing countless artists in the years to come.