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"Take the 'A' Train" is a jazz standard by Billy Strayhorn that was the signature tune of the Duke Ellington orchestra. In 1976, the 1941 recording by Duke Ellington on Victor Records was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Oct 8, 2008 · This is a segment from the film Reveille with Beverly from 1943; the song was composed in 1939. ...more.
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Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - Take The A Train (1962) [official video] - YouTube. StoryvilleRecords. 10.2K subscribers. Subscribed. 11K. 1.2M views 11 years ago. For many more Duke...
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Jun 30, 2009 · Lots of chat from Duke and also rare shot of Billy Streyhorn. This version of 'A-Train' features Ernie Shepard (aka. Sheppard) on vocals and bass.
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Apr 6, 2024 · The infectious melody and buoyant swing rhythm capture the exhilaration of movement, mirroring the excitement of a journey to a vibrant hub of music, art, and community. Yet, “Take the ‘A’ Train” transcends mere travel instructions. It becomes a symbolic gateway to a cultural experience.
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Mar 11, 2020 · In 1941, New York City’s newest subway line – the A train – was bringing people from Harlem into the heart of the city and connecting the long-stretching Manhattan Island. Around this “Take the...
Feb 15, 2009 · "Take the A Train," the signature tune of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was recorded on this day in 1941. Host Liane Hansen looks at the story behind the song.
