Glenn Miller records "Pennsylvania 6-5000" 1940

Glenn Miller and his orchestra recorded one of their best-selling singles, Pennsylvania 6-5000. April 28, 1940.  It was released in June and rose to Top 5 on the Billboard charts.  It became a big band standard and was covered by many other artists including the Andrews Sisters and Meco.  The Carol Burnett Show included it in her tribute to Glenn Miller in a 1976 episode.  It was featured in an episode of the Muppet Show in 1979.

Louis Prima releases "Sing, Sing, Sing" 1936

Louis Prima wrote and recorded Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) with the New Orleans Gang and released it on Brunswick Records February 28, 1936.  It has become synonymous with the big band and swing eras.

Benny Goodman recorded it in July 1937, which was 8 minutes and 43 seconds, which took up both sides of a 12" 78 rpm record.  His recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1982.