Today's Soundie features Count Basie and His Orchestra performing the Goodman classic "Air Mail Special". This film was released in 1941 and Basie's version REALLY SWINGS. Such a great performance for the camera.
Also featured in the film is a "last couple standing" dance battle. Now call me cynical, but I have a strange feeling the winner was picked long before the dance started. 😀 Spoiler alert: Long time Basie vocalist, Jimmy Rushing paired up with Winnie Johnson, were crowned the winners.
A very fun Soundie with some GREAT music. Enjoy!
Watch: Count Basie perform "Air Mail Special". 1941 Soundie.
