"sing, Sing, Sing" By Benny Goodman Apr 2026

The song remains a "go-to" for high-energy scenes in cinema, appearing in films like Hollywood Hotel (1937), The Benny Goodman Story (1956), and countless modern soundtracks.

"Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)" is the ultimate anthem of the Swing Era, forever immortalized by . While Goodman’s 1937 Hollywood recording is the most famous version, the song was actually written and first recorded by Louis Prima in 1936. The "King of Swing" Rendition "SING, SING, SING" BY BENNY GOODMAN

Goodman’s version became a cultural phenomenon because it broke the rules of the time: The song remains a "go-to" for high-energy scenes

Most big band tracks were capped at 3 minutes to fit on one side of a 78-rpm record. Goodman’s 1937 recording lasted over 8 minutes , requiring both sides of a 12-inch disc. The "King of Swing" Rendition Goodman’s version became

The Andrews Sisters recorded a popular vocal version, and Chicago released a slower, more danceable cover on their 1995 album, Night & Day: Big Band .