October1939

Events in Music History in October 1939

Oct 14 BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) formed

Music History

Oct 16 George Kaufman and Moss Hart's comedy "The Man Who Came to Dinner" opens at the Music Box Theatre, NYC; runs for 739 performances

Playwright Moss Hart

Too Many Girls

Oct 18 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical "Too Many Girls" opens at the Imperial Theatre, later transferring to the Broadway Theatre, NYC; runs for 249 performances

Composer Richard Rodgers

Broadway Lyricist Lorenz Hart

All the Things You Are

Oct 20 "All the Things You Are" recorded by Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Jazz Trombonist and Big Band Leader Tommy Dorsey

Let's Dance

Oct 24 Benny Goodman records "Let's Dance"

Jazz Musician, Clarinetist and Bandleader Benny Goodman

Famous Singers

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