On "Begin the Beguine":

It became such a hit that it superseded anything that any band had ever had. It was the first time that a so-called swing band played something melodic and still gave it a beat.


Artie Shaw, the Reluctant 'King of Swing' (2002-03-08).

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It became such a hit that it superseded anything that any band had ever had. It was the first time that a so-called swing band played something...

It became such a hit that it superseded anything that any band had ever had. It was the first time that a so-called swing band played something...

It became such a hit that it superseded anything that any band had ever had. It was the first time that a so-called swing band played something...

It became such a hit that it superseded anything that any band had ever had. It was the first time that a so-called swing band played something...