Les Brown

Les Brown, Sr. (March 14, 1912 – January 24, 2001) and the Band of Renown are a big band that began in the big band era of the late 1930s and now performs under the direction of his son Les Brown, Jr.

‘Les Brown and the Band of Renown’ brought Doris Day into prominence with their recording of Sentimental Journey in 1945. The release of Sentimental Journey coincided with the end of WWII in Europe and was the homecoming theme for many veterans. They had nine other number-one hit songs, including I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.

Les Brown and the Band of Renown performed with Bob Hope on radio, stage and TV for almost fifty years. They did 18 USO Tours for American troops around the world, and entertained over three million. Before the Super Bowls were televised, the Bob Hope Christmas Specials were the highest-rated programs in television history. Tony Bennett was “discovered” by Bob Hope and did his first public performance with Les and the Band.

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1. CrosstownLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

2. More MoonLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

3. It Might As Well Be SpringLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

4. Back Beat BoogieLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

5. Five Foot TwoLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

6. You're The Cream In My CoffeeLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

7. Claude ReignsLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

8. Embraceable YouLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

9. MoveLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

10. SolitudeLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

11. Ready Gal JumpLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

12. MorpheusLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

13. RainLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

14. Five O' Clock ShadowLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

15. PerdidoLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat BoogieLicense

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1. Big John SpecialLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

2. Rock A0 By RiverLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

3. SkylinerLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

4. I've Got My Love To Keep Me WarmLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

5. CaldoniaLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

6. Deep PurpleLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

7. Love You Like MadLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

8. CherryLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

9. Take The A TrainLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

10. Early AutumnLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

11. Oh Lady Be GoodLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

12. Charlston O MioLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

13. Basie BoogieLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

14. Sentimental JourneyLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

15. ElevationLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

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1. Moten SwingLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

2. Sleepy Time GalLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

3. You Are My SunshineLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

4. CornucopiaLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

5. Rain CheckLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

6. Way Down Yonder in New OrleansLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

7. Sampson's BoogieLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

8. BijouLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

9. How Deep Is the OceanLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

10. UltraLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

11. After AllLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

12. Heat WaveLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

13. Charley My BoyLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

14. Golden BulletLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

15. Seven Twenty in the BooksLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

16. Strike Up The BandLes Brown · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

Les Brown

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Armed Forces Radio: Back Beat Boogie

Les Brown Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

Les Brown Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

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