It was on this day in 1905 that Thomas Francis “Tommy” Dorsey, Jr was born in Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania, the second of four children, and the son of a bandleader. As Tommy Dorsey he would become one of the great entertainers of his generation. He started working with luminaries such as Rudy Vallee, and often together with his brother Jimmy. Gradually he and his brother gained renown for their musical virtuosity.
At this moment, with all that is going on around us, a little musical respite seems in order.
And, so, how about a little boogie boogie…
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