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Sammy Kaye

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Sammy Kaye (1910 - 1987) was an American bandleader and songwriter best known for his tagline "Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye." Born in Lakewood, Ohio, Kaye studied at Ohio University before forming his own orchestra in the 1930s. His band became widely successful, recording numerous hits, most notably "Swing and Sway" in 1937 and "Daddy" in 1941. Kaye's band's signature style leaned more towards more sweet, catchy dance tunes, opposed to some of the louder, brassier and more solo-based bands of the era. He was also known for audience participation gimmicks, such as "So You Want to Lead a Band," where guests conducted his orchestra

Album

The Best Of Sammy Kaye

Label: Summit Records
Released: 1974

Album

This Is Sammy Kaye

Label: Summit Records
Released: 1972

Album

Swing And Sway

Label: Summit Records
Released: 1959

Album

Midnight Serenade

Label: Summit Records
Released: 1958

Album

At The High School Prom

Label: Summit Records
Released: 1953


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