On "Begin the Beguine", as quoted in (2002-03-08), Artie Shaw, the Reluctant 'King of Swing', retrieved: 2007-12-20
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It became such a hit that it superseded anything that any band had ever had.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 melodic and still gave it a beat.
— Artie Shaw
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "It became such a hit that it superseded anything that any band had ever had.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." in the context of "On "Begin the Beguine", as quoted in (2002-03-08), Artie Shaw, the Reluctant 'King of Swing', retrieved: 2007-12-20" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw (born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004) was an American jazz musician, clarinetist, composer and band leader, and was also an author of both fiction and non-fiction writings.
About Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw (born Arthur Jacob Arshawsky May 23, 1910 – December 30, 2004) was an American jazz musician, clarinetist, composer and band leader, and was also an author of both fiction and non-fiction writings.
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