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May 25, 2011 09:25:35 AM

Your American Icon:

Sing, Sing, Sing (as performed by Benny Goodman's Orchestra

Location:

Hollywood, CA

Video: Unable to find video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62ZSQUyU00s&feature=youtube_gdata_player.

Why is this work an American Icon?:

This song is a classic example of big band music, which is quintessentially American, and maybe one of the most popular. It has several distinct sections that all tie together. Gene Krupa's drum solo is ...man. Making me speechless.

First name:

Alice

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