Jammin' (Andrews Sisters song)

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"Jammin'" is a 1937 hit song by the Andrews Sisters (Brunswick 7863). The song established the Andrews Sisters' popularity with their first record. [1] The song was recorded in New York with Leon Belasco and his orchestra on March 18, 1937, in the same session that also recorded their other Brunswick Records release, "Wake Up and Live" (Brunswick 7872). [2] By October 1937 the sisters had signed with Decca Records.

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References

  1. John Sforza Swing It!: The Andrews Sisters Story 0813148979- 2015 Page 51 " ... but with their very first record release, “Jammin',” as well as with what immediately followed (“Bei Mir” and so on), their vocal style, perfect timing, harmonious blend, and musical phrasing all showed that they were more than mere imitators...."
  2. Harry Nimmo The Andrews Sisters: A Biography and Career Record