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The Number One Hits of 1934 |
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| Dec 16, 1933 – Jan 5, 1934 Eddy Duchin Did You Ever See a Dream Walking? Eddy Duchin was a popular American pianist and bandleader in the 1930s and 1940s, known for his sophisticated and elegant style. |
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| Jan 6, 1934 – Jan 19, 1934 Ray Noble The Old Spinning Wheel Ray Noble was a British bandleader, composer, and arranger who became famous in the UK and the US during the 1930s. |
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| Jan 20, 1934 – Feb 23, 1934 Paul Whiteman Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Paul Whiteman was a prominent American bandleader and violinist, often called the “King of Jazz” due to his influence in popularizing the genre. |
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| Feb 24, 1934 – Mar 2, 1934 Eddy Duchin Let’s Fall In Love “Let’s Fall In Love” is a song composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Ted Koehler, which became a hit for Eddy Duchin. |
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| Mar 3, 1934 – Mar 30, 1934 Ted Fio Rito My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii Ted Fio Rito was an American composer, orchestra leader, and pianist who succeeded in the 1930s and 1940s. |
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| Mar 31, 1934 – Apr 6, 1934 Enric Madriguera The Carioca Enric Madriguera was a Spanish-American violinist and bandleader known for his popular Latin music interpretations in the 1930s and 1940s. |
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| Apr 7, 1934 – Apr 13, 1934 Paul Whiteman Wagon Wheels “Wagon Wheels” is a song composed by Peter DeRose and Billy Hill, popularized by Paul Whiteman’s orchestra. |
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| Apr 14, 1934 – May 11, 1934 Bing Crosby Little Dutch Mill Bing Crosby was an iconic American singer and actor known for his warm bass-baritone voice and success in music and film. |
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| May 12, 1934 – Jun 8, 1934 Duke Ellington Cocktails For Two Duke Ellington was a legendary American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader, known for his innovative approach to music and his orchestra’s distinctive sound. |
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| Jun 9, 1934 – Jul 6, 1934 Ted Fio Rito I’ll String Along With You “I’ll String Along With You” is a song composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Al Dubin, which became popular through Ted Fio Rito’s rendition. |
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| Jul 7, 1934 – Jul 13, 1934 Benny Goodman Moonglow Benny Goodman was a renowned American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, often called the “King of Swing” for his influential role in the Swing Era. |
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| Jul 14, 1934 – Jul 24, 1934 (tie) Jan Garber All I Do Is Dream of You Jan Garber was a popular American bandleader and violinist who led one of the most successful dance bands of the 1930s. |
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| Jul 14, 1934 – Jul 24, 1934 (tie) Jan Garber All I Do Is Dream of You Jan Garber was a popular American bandleader and violinist who led one of the most successful dance bands of the 1930s. |
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| Jul 14, 1934 – Aug 17, 1934 (see above) Ray Noble The Very Thought of You “The Very Thought of You” is a song composed and written by Ray Noble, which became one of his most enduring hits. |
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| Aug 18, 1934 – Sep 14, 1934 Bing Crosby Love In Bloom “Love In Bloom” is a song composed by Ralph Rainger with lyrics by Leo Robin, popularized by Bing Crosby. |
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| Sep 15, 1934 – Oct 19, 1934 Freddy Martin I Saw Stars Freddy Martin was an American bandleader and saxophonist who found success in the 1930s and 1940s, known for his “sweet” style of dance music. |
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| Oct 20, 1934 – Oct 26, 1934 Grace Moore One Night of Love Grace Moore was an American opera singer and actress, often called “The Tennessee Nightingale” due to her beautiful voice and Southern roots. |
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| Oct 27, 1934 – Nov 9, 1934 Leo Reisman The Continental (You Kiss While You’re Dancing) Leo Reisman was a prominent American violinist and bandleader who enjoyed great popularity in the 1920s and 1930s. |
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| Nov 10, 1934 – Dec 7, 1934 Guy Lombardo Stars Fell on Alabama Guy Lombardo was a Canadian-American bandleader and violinist famous for his “sweet” dance music style and long-running New Year’s Eve broadcasts. |
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| Dec 8, 1934 – Dec 29, 1934 (3 weeks*) Jimmie Greer Stay As Sweet As You Are Jimmie Greer was an American bandleader and vocalist known for his recordings with his orchestra in the 1930s. |
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| Dec 8, 1934 – Jan 11, 1935 (7 weeks*) Bing Crosby June in January “June in January” is a song composed by Ralph Rainger with lyrics by Leo Robin, which became one of Bing Crosby’s popular hits. |
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| Dec 29, 1934 – Jan 11, 1935 (3 weeks*) Jimmie Greer The Object of My Affection “The Object of My Affection” is a song composed by Coy Poe with lyrics by Pinky Tomlin and Jimmie Grier, which became a hit for Jimmie Greer’s orchestra. |
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*ties, and sometimes interrupted by competing songs The Biggest Pop Artists of 1934 include: Charts based on Billboard music charts. |
