Big Band Saturday Night on 89.5-1

Saturdays at 8pm

Big Band Saturday Night has been a staple of Tulsa radio for more than 17 years! Alan Lambert's show transports you to the world of Sinatra, The Andrew Sisters, Rosemary Clooney, Helen Forrest, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Harry James plus gives you contemporary takes by the likes of Michael Buble', Harry Connick,Jr., Bette Midler, Natalie Cole and Barry Manilow.

Saturday nights from 8-10pm on Public Radio 89.5-1

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Playlist

September 22, 2012

8:00 PM
Theme from "Route 66" TV show (BBSN THEME SONG)
Artist : Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Album : Best of Nelson Riddle
Catalog : CDP 7 91218 2
Label : Capitol
8:01 PM
Ultra
Artist : Harry James
Album : The Golden Trumpet of Harry James
Catalog : 820 178-2
Label : London
8:05 PM
Rags to Riches
Artist : Tony Bennett featuring Elton John
Album : Duets An American Classic
Catalog : 82876 80979 2
Label : RPM/Columbia/Legacy
8:08 PM
Honestly and Truly
Artist : Billy May Orchestra
Album : Billy May Studio Recordings, 1951-1953
Catalog : JASCD 399
Label : Jasmine
8:11 PM
I’m Old Fashioned
Artist : Kitty Kallen
Album : The Kitty Kallen Story
Catalog : A2K 48978
Label : Sony Music Special Products
8:15 PM
Moonlight Serenade
Artist : Glenn Miller
Album : Glenn Miller Moonlight Serenade
Catalog : 61072-2
Label : Bluebird/RCA
8:18 PM
Moonlight Serenade
Artist : Frank Sinatra
Album : Moonlight Sinatra
Catalog : 2583
Label : Warner Bros/UK
8:22 PM
Theme from "Route 66" TV show (BBSN THEME SONG)
Artist : Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Album : Best of Nelson Riddle
Catalog : CDP 7 91228-2
Label : Capitol
8:23 PM
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Artist : Carly Simon
Album : Carly Simon Moonlight Serenade
Catalog : CK 94890
Label : Columbia
8:29 PM
Woodchopper’s Ball
Artist : Billy Ross
Album : Woody
Catalog : CCD-14079-2
Label : Contemporary
8:31 PM
Embraceable You/I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good
Artist : Louie Prima and Keely Smith
Album : Louis Prima Capitol Collectors Series
Catalog : CDP 7 94072 2
Label : Capitol
8:36 PM
Drum Boogie
Artist : Gene Krupa
Album : Hot Drums
Catalog : 9082
Label : MusicTrax
8:39 PM
Thanks for the Boogie Ride
Artist : Gene Krupa featuring Anita O’Day and Roy Eldridge
Album : Uptown
Catalog : 45448
Label : Columbia
8:42 PM
Moonglow
Artist : Artie Shaw
Album : Begin the Beguine, Disc#2
Catalog : RMGSN 2020
Label : Rajon
8:46 PM
We’ll Meet Again
Artist : Vera Lynn
Album : Vera Lynn
Catalog : TCD 2369
Label : Telstar
8:49 PM
Perfidia
Artist : Glenn Miller with the Modernaires
Album : The Unforgettable Glenn Miller
Catalog : PCD1-5459
Label : RCA Victor
8:54 PM
Big Swing Face
Artist : Buddy Rich Big Band
Album : Big Swing Face
Catalog : UXS-86
Label : United Artist (Vinyl)
9:01 PM
Big Noise from Winnetka
Artist : Cozy Cole
Album : Big Noise from Winnetka
Catalog : 9528
Label : Coral (Vinyl)
9:02 PM
Come On-A My House
Artist : Bette Midler
Album : Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook
Catalog : CK 90350
Label : Columbia
9:04 PM
Jungle Drums
Artist : Artie Shaw
Album : Begin the Beguine, Disc#2
Catalog : RMGSN 2020
Label : Rajon
9:08 PM
All the Way
Artist : Harry Connick, Jr
Album : In Concert On Broadway
Catalog : 88697 77295-2
Label : Columbia
9:12 PM
Little Brown Jug
Artist : Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band featuring Tech Sgt. Ray McKinley
Album : The Lost Recordings
Catalog : 68320-2
Label : RCA Victor
9:15 PM
Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar
Artist : Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band featuring Tech Sgt. Ray McKinley
Album : The Lost Recordings
Catalog : 68320-2
Label : RCA Victor
9:18 PM
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Artist : Benny Goodman
Album : Best of Benny Goodman
Catalog : 7234-99515-2-5
Label : EMI-Capitol
9:22 PM
September in the Rain
Artist : Dinah Washington
Album : Best of Dinah Washington
Catalog : 314 586 913-2
Label : Hip-o/Universal
9:24 PM
Sing, Sing, Sing (with a Swing)
Artist : Benny Goodman featuring Gene Krupa and Harry James
Album : Live at Carnegie Hall
Catalog : G2K 40244
Label : Columbia
9:39 PM
She’s a Lady
Artist : Betty Hutton and Perry Como
Album : Somebody Loves Me
Catalog : 1031
Label : Sepia
9:39 PM
Improvisation for the March of Time
Artist : Eddie Condon Orchestra
Album : Eddie Condon Dixieland All-Stars
Catalog : 5165557
Label : Decca Jazz
9:43 PM
Without a Song
Artist : Frank Sinatra
Album : Saloon Singer
Catalog : 1001
Label : ENCD
9:47 PM
Swtich in Time
Artist : Count Basie Orchestra featuring Harold Jones
Album : Basie-Straight Ahead
Catalog : GRD 822
Label : Dot
9:52 PM
Skylark
Artist : Linda Ronstadt with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Album : Round Midnight
Catalog : 60489
Label : Elektra
9:55 PM
Sweethearts on Parade
Artist : Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich with Dizzy Gillispie on Trumpet and Ray Brown on bass
Album : Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich
Catalog : 835 314-2
Label : Verve
9:58 PM
Theme from "Route 66" TV show (BBSN THEME SONG)
Artist : Nelson Riddle Orchestra
Album : Best of Nelson Riddle
Catalog : CDP 7 91218 2
Label : Capitol

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8:08 am
Fri May 17, 2013

Perry Como on Big Band Saturday Night

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"Hey, Alan Lambert, here! This weekend on Big Band Saturday Night, lots of rare music and plenty of memories. We'll be saying happy birthday day to crooner Perry Como. Join me at 8 o'clock on 89.5...Big Band Saturday Night."

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9:33 am
Sat May 11, 2013

Bob Crosby on Big Band Saturday Night

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Alan Lambert with you...join me this weekend for the Bob Crosby story! His great instrumental and vocal hits as well as his fascinating tale. 8 o'clock, 89.5 on Big Band Saturday Night. We're now celebrating 18 years on Tulsa radio.

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6:36 pm
Thu April 25, 2013

Steve & Eydie on Big Band Saturday Night

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Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme

The dynamic duo of show biz and The Great American Songbook. Steve & Eydie are in the spotlight this week on Big Band Saturday Night! Join me at 8 o'clock right after John Wooley's Swing On This at 7 pm on Public Radio 89.5.

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10:00 am
Fri April 12, 2013

Bobby Hackett on Big Band Saturday Night

Alan Lambert here. This week on Big Band Saturday Night...a guy who blew that smooth cornet for some of the best in big band: Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman as well as his own orchestra. Join me for the story and tunes of Bobby Hackett! You will be musically inspired.

Big Band Saturday Night at 8 o'clock on Public Radio 89.5-1 FM. Join me!!

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1:51 pm
Wed April 3, 2013

Kay Starr on Big Band Saturday Night

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This Saturday on Big Band Saturday Night... Oklahoma's own Kay Starr! Her story and her music on Big Band Saturday Night at 8 o'clock on Public Radio 89.5-1. 

"Kay Starr (born July 21, 1922) is an American pop and jazz singer who enjoyed considerable success in the 1940s and 1950s. She is best remembered for introducing two songs that became #1 hits in the 1950s, "Wheel of Fortune" and "The Rock And Roll Waltz".

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1:08 pm
Tue March 26, 2013

Big Band Saturday Night's Alan Lambert to be Honored at the Newsies Awards

TULSA PRESS CLUB TO HONOR LOCAL MEDIA ICON 

Alan Lambert to be honored at March 28 Newsies Awards. Big Band Saturday Night is heard every  Saturday on Public Radio 89.5-1 from 8-10 pm.

Veteran Tulsa broadcaster Alan Lambert has been named the Tulsa Press Club’s newest Media Icon, and will be recognized during the Press Club’s annual Newsies Awards, which will be held March 28 at the Campbell Hotel.

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12:35 pm
Fri March 22, 2013

Ray Anthony Featured On Big Band Saturday Night

Hi everyone, Alan Lambert here…

He played trumpet for Glenn Miller and has taken his own orchestra from the swing era right into the new millennium. All of this, while developing a record label and publishing company…

Hear RAY ANTHONY: his story and his music, this week on Big Band Saturday Night, 89.5 at 8 o’clock.

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12:37 pm
Sat March 16, 2013

Coleman Hawkins (Instead) on Big Band Saturday Night

Our planned program featuring Ray Anthony will be delayed until March 23rd.

Meanwhile, this weekend, I will bring you the story and the music of Coleman Hawkins. He came to prominence as a member of Fletcher Henderson's big band. He was said to mix the style of Louis Armstrong with his own robust tone that set a new bench mark for all tenor sax players. Join us for Big Band Saturday Night at 8 o’clock on Public Radio 89.5-1. And a Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

Alan Lambert

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2:44 pm
Fri March 15, 2013

Ray Anthony Featured On Big Band Saturday Night

Hey everyone...Alan Lambert here. Ray Anthony will be my featured this week on Big Band Saturday Night. Ray is 91 Saturday and still active with his record label and publishing company. Enjoy his story and his music. Also, I'll' present some great tunes for St. Patrick's Day! Listen at 8:00 PM on 89.5 FM, Public Radio Tulsa.

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9:06 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

Frankie Laine Featured This Week On Big Band Saturday Night

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He was one of the most popular crooners of any age...Frankie Laine! His songs and his story on this week's Big Band Saturday Night.

Some new recordings from another major star of yesterday and today...Tony Bennett. Plus Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Harry James and Artie Shaw are always in our spotlight.

Join Host Alan Lambert for Big Band Saturday Night, this Saturday evening at 8 PM on Public Radio 89.5-1

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