Gordon Lee "Tex" Beneke (February 12, 1914 – May 30, 2000) was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Miller. His band is also associated with the careers of Eydie Gorme, Henry Mancini and Ronnie Deauville. Beneke also solos on the recording the Glenn Miller Orchestra made of their popular song "In The Mood" and sings on another popular Glenn Miller recording, "Chattanooga Choo Choo". Jazz critic Will Friedwald considers Beneke to be one of the major blues singers who sang with the big bands of the early 1940s.
Early life
Beneke was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He started playing saxophone when he was nine, going from soprano to alto to tenor saxophones and staying with the latter. His first professional work was with bandleader Ben Young in 1935, but it was when he joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra three years later that his career hit its stride. Beneke said: "It seems that Gene Krupa had left the Goodman band and was forming his own first band. He was flying all over the country looking for new talent and he stopped at our ballroom one night [to listen to the Ben Young band]. [...] Gene wound up taking two or three of our boys with him back to New York. [Krupa] wanted to take [Beneke] but his sax section was already filled." Krupa knew that Glenn Miller was forming a band and recommended Beneke to Miller.
TEX BENEKE & THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA - 1946
1. Moonlight Serenade
2. In The Mood
3. Medley – Londonderry Air, Five Minutes More, Don’t Be That Way, Serenade in Blue
4. American Patrol
5. Woodchuck Song
published: 25 May 2021
Somebody Loves Me - Tex Beneke Soundie [Audio Retouched]
I simply used an equalizer to increase the bass level and make the sound louder. It makes a noticeable difference in my opinion, and makes it more enjoyable to listen to.
Video Source:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
Audio Used:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
published: 09 Oct 2016
Marion Hutton, Tex Beneke, I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo, 1984 Glenn Miller TV
Marion Hutton and Tex Beneke are reunited for a 1984 rendition of "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo" in this TV tribute to Glenn Miller.
published: 23 Nov 2015
Tex Beneke - In The Mood 1946
In Restoring old Big Band Videos, Ive come across with some nice stuff.
Most on lo-Fi Sountracks with huge amounts of hiss Ive removed (left a bit in so I don't kill the "sound")
Tex Beneke led the post AAF Glenn Miller Band until the late 40's,
He was replaced my AAF Drummer Ray McKinley because Tex wanted to Record new songs. and the Miller Estate wanted him Only to play the same old arragements , and not alter a single note or play any "new" songs. Shame as the band had a few hits around this time.
published: 25 Mar 2009
I've got a Gal in Kalamazoo
This is the full clip of the Glenn Miller band with Tex Beneke and one of the greatest dance routines ever in movies by the Nicholas Brothers. From the 1942 movie "Orchestra Wives"
published: 07 Dec 2007
Serenade in Blue - Tex Beneke
Tex Beneke with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Vocals: The Crew Chiefs, Arthur Melvin, Lillian Laine.
1946
I took this video from a VHS. Please contact me if you know how to get this on DVD.
published: 21 Nov 2010
A Wonderful Guy - Tex Beneke
The song 'A Wonderful Guy' by Tex Beneke. As heard on Galaxy News Radio!
published: 28 Nov 2008
Tex Beneke-Chattanooga Choo Choo
published: 18 Oct 2008
Chattanooga Choo Choo - Tex Beneke 1996
Tex Beneke, in his last major TV appearance, performs his classic 1941 hit with the Glenn Miller Orchestra that was awarded the industry's first gold record for sales of a million copies in 1942. Here, backing Tex is Les Brown and his Band of Renown in a live performance at the Hollywood Palladium on May 10, 1996. The Step Sisters take the place of the Modernaires.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copy...
published: 02 Jan 2020
Marion Hutton, Tex Beneke, Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1984 Glenn Miller Salute
Marion Hutton and Tex Beneke are reunited for a 1984 rendition of "Chattanooga Choo Choo" in this TV tribute to Glenn Miller.
TEX BENEKE & THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA - 1946
1. Moonlight Serenade
2. In The Mood
3. Medley – Londonderry Air, Five Minutes More, Don’t Be That Way, Serenade ...
TEX BENEKE & THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA - 1946
1. Moonlight Serenade
2. In The Mood
3. Medley – Londonderry Air, Five Minutes More, Don’t Be That Way, Serenade in Blue
4. American Patrol
5. Woodchuck Song
TEX BENEKE & THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA - 1946
1. Moonlight Serenade
2. In The Mood
3. Medley – Londonderry Air, Five Minutes More, Don’t Be That Way, Serenade in Blue
4. American Patrol
5. Woodchuck Song
I simply used an equalizer to increase the bass level and make the sound louder. It makes a noticeable difference in my opinion, and makes it more enjoyable to ...
I simply used an equalizer to increase the bass level and make the sound louder. It makes a noticeable difference in my opinion, and makes it more enjoyable to listen to.
Video Source:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
Audio Used:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
I simply used an equalizer to increase the bass level and make the sound louder. It makes a noticeable difference in my opinion, and makes it more enjoyable to listen to.
Video Source:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
Audio Used:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
In Restoring old Big Band Videos, Ive come across with some nice stuff.
Most on lo-Fi Sountracks with huge amounts of hiss Ive removed (left a bit in so I don't...
In Restoring old Big Band Videos, Ive come across with some nice stuff.
Most on lo-Fi Sountracks with huge amounts of hiss Ive removed (left a bit in so I don't kill the "sound")
Tex Beneke led the post AAF Glenn Miller Band until the late 40's,
He was replaced my AAF Drummer Ray McKinley because Tex wanted to Record new songs. and the Miller Estate wanted him Only to play the same old arragements , and not alter a single note or play any "new" songs. Shame as the band had a few hits around this time.
In Restoring old Big Band Videos, Ive come across with some nice stuff.
Most on lo-Fi Sountracks with huge amounts of hiss Ive removed (left a bit in so I don't kill the "sound")
Tex Beneke led the post AAF Glenn Miller Band until the late 40's,
He was replaced my AAF Drummer Ray McKinley because Tex wanted to Record new songs. and the Miller Estate wanted him Only to play the same old arragements , and not alter a single note or play any "new" songs. Shame as the band had a few hits around this time.
This is the full clip of the Glenn Miller band with Tex Beneke and one of the greatest dance routines ever in movies by the Nicholas Brothers. From the 1942 m...
This is the full clip of the Glenn Miller band with Tex Beneke and one of the greatest dance routines ever in movies by the Nicholas Brothers. From the 1942 movie "Orchestra Wives"
This is the full clip of the Glenn Miller band with Tex Beneke and one of the greatest dance routines ever in movies by the Nicholas Brothers. From the 1942 movie "Orchestra Wives"
Tex Beneke with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Vocals: The Crew Chiefs, Arthur Melvin, Lillian Laine.
1946
I took this video from a VHS. Please contact me if yo...
Tex Beneke with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Vocals: The Crew Chiefs, Arthur Melvin, Lillian Laine.
1946
I took this video from a VHS. Please contact me if you know how to get this on DVD.
Tex Beneke with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Vocals: The Crew Chiefs, Arthur Melvin, Lillian Laine.
1946
I took this video from a VHS. Please contact me if you know how to get this on DVD.
Tex Beneke, in his last major TV appearance, performs his classic 1941 hit with the Glenn Miller Orchestra that was awarded the industry's first gold record for...
Tex Beneke, in his last major TV appearance, performs his classic 1941 hit with the Glenn Miller Orchestra that was awarded the industry's first gold record for sales of a million copies in 1942. Here, backing Tex is Les Brown and his Band of Renown in a live performance at the Hollywood Palladium on May 10, 1996. The Step Sisters take the place of the Modernaires.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any of these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of these videos.
Tex Beneke, in his last major TV appearance, performs his classic 1941 hit with the Glenn Miller Orchestra that was awarded the industry's first gold record for sales of a million copies in 1942. Here, backing Tex is Les Brown and his Band of Renown in a live performance at the Hollywood Palladium on May 10, 1996. The Step Sisters take the place of the Modernaires.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any of these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of these videos.
TEX BENEKE & THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA - 1946
1. Moonlight Serenade
2. In The Mood
3. Medley – Londonderry Air, Five Minutes More, Don’t Be That Way, Serenade in Blue
4. American Patrol
5. Woodchuck Song
I simply used an equalizer to increase the bass level and make the sound louder. It makes a noticeable difference in my opinion, and makes it more enjoyable to listen to.
Video Source:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
Audio Used:
Martin Block Show with Les Brown & Tex Beneke
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiAGXxUyMvI
In Restoring old Big Band Videos, Ive come across with some nice stuff.
Most on lo-Fi Sountracks with huge amounts of hiss Ive removed (left a bit in so I don't kill the "sound")
Tex Beneke led the post AAF Glenn Miller Band until the late 40's,
He was replaced my AAF Drummer Ray McKinley because Tex wanted to Record new songs. and the Miller Estate wanted him Only to play the same old arragements , and not alter a single note or play any "new" songs. Shame as the band had a few hits around this time.
This is the full clip of the Glenn Miller band with Tex Beneke and one of the greatest dance routines ever in movies by the Nicholas Brothers. From the 1942 movie "Orchestra Wives"
Tex Beneke with the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Vocals: The Crew Chiefs, Arthur Melvin, Lillian Laine.
1946
I took this video from a VHS. Please contact me if you know how to get this on DVD.
Tex Beneke, in his last major TV appearance, performs his classic 1941 hit with the Glenn Miller Orchestra that was awarded the industry's first gold record for sales of a million copies in 1942. Here, backing Tex is Les Brown and his Band of Renown in a live performance at the Hollywood Palladium on May 10, 1996. The Step Sisters take the place of the Modernaires.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any of these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of these videos.
Gordon Lee "Tex" Beneke (February 12, 1914 – May 30, 2000) was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and former musicians and singers who worked with Miller. His band is also associated with the careers of Eydie Gorme, Henry Mancini and Ronnie Deauville. Beneke also solos on the recording the Glenn Miller Orchestra made of their popular song "In The Mood" and sings on another popular Glenn Miller recording, "Chattanooga Choo Choo". Jazz critic Will Friedwald considers Beneke to be one of the major blues singers who sang with the big bands of the early 1940s.
Early life
Beneke was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He started playing saxophone when he was nine, going from soprano to alto to tenor saxophones and staying with the latter. His first professional work was with bandleader Ben Young in 1935, but it was when he joined the Glenn Miller Orchestra three years later that his career hit its stride. Beneke said: "It seems that Gene Krupa had left the Goodman band and was forming his own first band. He was flying all over the country looking for new talent and he stopped at our ballroom one night [to listen to the Ben Young band]. [...] Gene wound up taking two or three of our boys with him back to New York. [Krupa] wanted to take [Beneke] but his sax section was already filled." Krupa knew that Glenn Miller was forming a band and recommended Beneke to Miller.
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