Swingin' Down Yonder

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Swingin' Down Yonder
Studio album by Dean Martin
Released	August 1, 1955
Recorded	September 30, 1954 October 7, 1954, and February 4, 1955, Capitol Recording Studio, 5515 Melrose Aveneu, Hollywood, California, United States of America
Genre	Vocal
Length	33:34
Label	Capitol Records
Producer(s)	Lee Gillette and Voyle Gilmore
Professional reviews
All Music Guide 3/5 link
Dean Martin chronology
Dean Martin Sings (1953)	Swingin' Down Yonder (1955)	Pretty Baby (album) (1957)

Swingin' Down Yonder is the first full-length, 12-inch album recorded by Dean Martin for Capitol Records during three sessions in September & October of 1954 and February of 1955. According to the original sleeve notes, all the songs have a "common geographical root: the American South." The 1991 Capitol Records CD reissue added eight bonus tracks which for the most part uphold the Dixieland sound. By contrast, the 2005 Collectors' Choice reissue selected four bonus tracks of dubious connection to the American South, including "Under the Bridges of Paris."

Contents 1 Track listing 1.1 LP 1.1.1 Side A 1.1.2 Side B 1.2 7" EP Set (Same credits as LP) 1.2.1 Side A 1.2.2 Side B 1.2.3 Side A 1.2.4 Side B 1.2.5 Side A 1.2.6 Side B 1.3 Compact Disc 1.3.1 1991 Capitol CD, Catalog Number CDP 7 94306 2 (added eight tracks to the original album) 1.3.2 2005 Collectors' Choice Music CD, Catalog Number WWCCM05992 (added four more tracks to the original album). 2 Complete Musical Credits

[edit] Track listing

[edit] LP

Capitol T-576

[edit] Side A

1. "Carolina Moon" (Benny Davis / Joe Burke) Time: – 2:35. Session 3538; Master 13029-6. Recorded September 30, 1954.
2. "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee" (Lewis F. Muir / L. Wolfe Gilbert) Time: – 2:19. Session 3544; Master 13056. Recorded October 7, 1954.
3. "When It's Sleepy Time Down South" (Leon Rene / Otis Rene / Clarence Muse) Time: – 2:52. Session 3538; Master 12717. Recorded September 30, 1954.
4. "Mississippi Mud" (Harry Barris / James Cavanaugh) Time: – 3:08. Session 3538; Master 12705. Recorded September 30, 1954.
5. "Alabamy Bound" (Ray Henderson / B.G. deSylva / Bud Green) Time: Alabamy Bound. Session 3690; Master 13551. Recorded February 4, 1955.
6. "Dinah" (Harry Akst / Samuel M. Lewis / Joseph Young) Time: – 2:21. Session 3690; Master 13550-6. Recorded February 4, 1955.

[edit] Side B

1. "Carolina in the Morning (Walter Donaldson / Gus Kahn) Time: – 2:17. Session 3544; Master 135073-3. Recorded October 7, 1954.
2. "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" (Henry Creamer / J. Turner Layton) Time: – 2:21. Session 3538; Master 13030. Recorded September 30, 1954.
3. "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael / Stuart Gorrell) Time: – 3:03. Session 3544; Master 13051-6. Recorded October 7, 1954.
4. "Just a Little Bit South of North Carolina" (Sunny Skylar / Bette Cannon / Arthur Shaftel) Time: – 2:07. Session 3544; Master 13050. Recorded October 7, 1954.
5. "Basin Street Blues" (Spencer Williams) Time: – 2:23. Session 3690; Master 13548. Recorded February 4, 1955.
6. "Is It True What They Say About Dixie?" (Irving Caesar / Sammy Lerner / Gerald Marks) Time: – 2:29. Session 3690; Master 13549-4. Recorded February 4, 1955.

[edit] 7" EP Set (Same credits as LP)

Capitol F1-576

[edit] Side A

1. "Carolina Moon"
2. "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee"

[edit] Side B

1. "Basin Street Blues"
2. "Is It True What They Say About Dixie?"

Capitol F2-576

[edit] Side A

1. "When It's Sleepy Time Down South"
2. "Mississipi Mud"

[edit] Side B

1. "Georgia On My Mind"
2. "Just a Little Bit South of North Carolina"

Capitol F3-576

[edit] Side A

1. "Alabamy Bound"
2. "Dinah"

[edit] Side B

1. "Carolina in the Morning"
2. "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans"

[edit] Compact Disc

[edit] 1991 Capitol CD, Catalog Number CDP 7 94306 2 (added eight tracks to the original album)

1. "Hominy Grits" (Smiley Burnette) Time: – 3:02. Session 2695; Master 10354-2. Recorded July 2, 1952.
2. "I'm Gonna' Paper All My Walls With Your Love Letters" (Teddie Powell / Bernie Wayne) Time: – 3:31. Session 1646; Master 5606-2. Recorded March 3, 1950.
3. "Muskrat Ramble" (Edward Ory / Ray Gilbert) Time: – 3:05. Session 1646; Master 5607-6. Recorded March 3, 1950.
4. "Be Honest With Me" (Gene Autry / Fred Rose) Time: – 2:40. Session 1693; Master 5800-3. Recorded March 28, 1950.
5. "I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine" (Mack David) Time: – 1:56. Session 1693; Master 5662-2. Recorded March 28, 1950.
6. "Bye Bye Blackbird" (Ray Henderson / Mort Dixon) Time: – 3:05. Session 1725; Master 5919-2. Recorded April 27, 1950.
7. "Happy Feet" (Roy Ross / Al Stillman) Time: – 2:32. Session 1725; 5920-6. Recorded April 27, 1950.
8. "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" (Shelton Brooks) Time: – 2:32. Session 1726; Master 5925-3. Recorded April 28, 1950.

[edit] 2005 Collectors' Choice Music CD, Catalog Number WWCCM05992 (added four more tracks to the original album).

1. "I'll Gladly Make the Same Mistake Again" (Sammy Cahn / David Holt) Time: – 2:34. Session 3497; Master 12911-5. Recorded August 12, 1954.
2. "Three Wishes" (Jack Elliott / Harold Spina) Time: – 2:38. Session 1221A; Master 4090-2. Recorded March 9, 1949.
3. "Have a Little Sympathy" (Ben Weisman / Sammy Gallop) Time: – 2:22. Session 1172A; Master 3906-2. Recorded January 26, 1949.
4. "Under the Bridges of Paris" (Vincent Scotto / Jean Ropor / Dorcas Cochran) Time: – 2:45. Session 3402; Master 12573. Recorded April 22, 1954.

[edit] Complete Musical Credits

• Dean Martin: Vocals
• Dick Stabile: Leader
• Vincent Terri: Guitar
• Phil Stephens: Bass
• Ray S. Toland: Drums/Contractor
• Louis Brown: Piano
• Gus Binova: Saxophone (Sessions 3538 and 3544)
• Charles O. Butler: Saxophone (Session 3690)
• Edward R. Miller: Saxophone (Sessions 3538 and 3544)
• Edward 'Ed' Rosa: Saxophone (Session 3690)
• Milton Bernhardt: Trombone (Session 3690)
• Francis L. 'Joe' Howard: Trombone
• Thomas 'Tom' Pederson: Trombone (Sessions 3538 and 3544)
• George M. Roberts: Trombone (Session 3544 and 3690)
• Lloyd Ulyate: Trombone
• Virgil P. Evans: Trumpet
• Conrad Gozzo: Trumpet (Session 3690)
• Emanuel 'Mannie' Klein: Trumpet (Sessions 3538 and 3544)
• Charles E. Teagarden: Trumpet