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Podcast: The Sill
Episode: TSP095 - Transcendent Tunes: Cole Porter’s Begin The Beguine.
Description: A signature of the big band era, Begin The Beguine, exemplifies the versatility of Swing music. The lyrics embody the joy of a sudden but temporary love, the melody of which was made famous by one of the greatest big band leaders, Artie Shaw.Duration - 21:06VoxBox: various artists' renditions of Begin The Beguine, featuring Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mario Lanza, Ella Fitzgerald, Eve Becke, Pete Townsend and Juglio Iglesias.Music Credit: Artie Shaw - Begin The Beguine.