Arden-Ohman Orchestra

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The Arden-Ohman Orchestra was an American orchestra headed by bandleaders Victor Arden and Phil Ohman in the 1920s and 1930s. They recorded several hits including "I Love a Parade" and served as the pit band in Broadway shows such as Lady, Be Good (1924), Tip-Toes (1926) and Spring Is Here (1929). [1]

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  1. Chadbourne, Eugene. "Arden-Ohman Orchestra". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 October 2013.



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