This is very much a hodgepodge set that does not live up to its clichéd title. The recording dates and personnel listing are not included in the chatty liner notes and, although there is some excellent music here (including "Strictly Instrumental," "I Had the Craziest Dream," "You Made Me Love You," "It's Been a Long, Long Time," and "Ciribiribin"), the programming is not in chronological order and almost seems random. Why hasn't Columbia ever released its many enjoyable and valuable Harry James recordings in complete and coherent fashion? ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
The Best of the Big Bands
02/20/2039 | Sbme Special Mkts.
All Music Guide Review
The Best of the Big Bands Track Listing
Credits of The Best of the Big Bands
- Gary Pacheco
- Series Coordinator
- Dalton Rizzotto
- Vocals
- Tony Sellari
- Art Direction
- Tony Tiller
- Package Coordinator
- Betty Grable
- Vocals
- Michael Brooks
- Digital Producer
- Gordon Polk
- Performer
- Dick Haymes
- Vocals
- Kitty Kallen
- Vocals
- Michael Berniker
- Series Coordinator
- Will Friedwald
- Liner Notes
- Tim Geelan
- Digital Restoration
- Amy Herot
- Series Coordinator
- Harry James
- Vocals, Main Performer












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