The Dance Band Years

Ray Noble and His Orchestra

The Dance Band Years

RELEASED: October 13, 1997
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Very Thought of You 3:31 2. Over My Shoulder 2:31 3. By the Fireside 3:21 4. When You’ve Got a Little Springtime in Your Heart 3:20 5. Hold My Hand 3:17 6. Close Your Eyes 3:19 7. Lazy Day 3:10 8. Lying in the Hay 3:32 9. We’ve Got the Moon and Sixpence 2:16 10. Time on My Hands 3:16 11. You Ought to See Sally on Sunday 2:42 12. One Morning in May 3:18 13. Maybe I Love You Too Much 3:16 14. I’ll Do My Best to Make You Happy 3:23 15. I’ll String Along With You 2:50 16. How Could We Be Wrong 3:20 17. Sailin’ on the Robert E. Lee 2:58 18. Roll Up the Carpet 3:20 19. Love Locked Out 3:15 20. Dreaming a Dream 3:04 21. After All, You’re All I’m After 2:53 22. There’s Something in Your Eyes 3:17 23. Hang Out the Stars in Indiana 3:01 24. Got a Date With an Angel 2:31 25. Guilty 3:12
Historical Archive
The Dance Band Years is a compilation album that showcases the vibrant big band sound of Ray Noble and His Orchestra, featuring a mix of jazz and popular music styles from the late 1930s to early 1940s. The album captures the essence of the swing era, highlighting Noble's sophisticated arrangements and the talented musicians who played in his band. This collection not only represents the musical trends of its time but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of the dance band culture that defined an era.