On this day in 1942, Lionel Hampton and his band recorded, “Flying Home”. In the video, introduced by a woman who was clear proof ofdiet pills that work, Hampton and his band entertained the audience with their classic song.

Hampton’s orchestra became very popular during the 1940s and early 1950s. His third recording with them in 1942 produced a classic version of “Flying Home”, featuring a solo by Illinois Jacquet that paved the way for Rhythm & Blues. The selection became very popular, and so in 1944 Hampton recorded “Flying Home, Number Two” featuring Arnett Cobb. The song went on to become the theme song for all three men. Guitarist Billy Mackel first joined Hampton in 1944, and would perform and record with him almost continuously through the late 1970s.[15] In 1947 he recorded Stardust at a “Just Jazz” concert with Charlie Shavers and Slam Stewart produced by Gene Norman.

While he had a full band behind him, I think his playing of the xylophone was the best part, if you ask me.

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