Listeners are invited to tune in this evening at 6:00 PM for episode 2247 of Swingin’ Down the Lane with host David Miller on KNCT 91.3 FM. This week’s program highlights some of the earliest recipients of a prestigious music award first introduced in 1959, showcasing timeless performances from iconic artists of the Big Band and traditional pop era.

The carefully curated playlist features a blend of vocal and instrumental classics, including:

• “Catch a Falling Star” – Perry Como
• “That Old Black Magic” – Louis Prima & Keely Smith
• “Tom Dooley” – The Kingston Trio
• “Fantail” – Count Basie
• “Mack the Knife” – Bobby Darin
• “But Not for Me” – Ella Fitzgerald
• “What a Diff’rence a Day Made” – Dinah Washington
• “I Dig Chicks” – Jonah Jones
• “Like Young” – David Rose
• “Come Dance with Me” – Frank Sinatra
• “Theme from ‘A Summer Place’” – Percy Faith
• “Theme from ‘Exodus’” – Eddie Harris
• “Swing Dat Hammer” – Harry Belafonte
• “Georgia on My Mind” – Ray Charles
• “Mack the Knife” – Ella Fitzgerald

This episode offers a nostalgic journey through award-winning recordings that helped shape the soundscape of mid-20th century American music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering these classics for the first time, Swingin’ Down the Lane delivers a rich listening experience steeped in musical history.

Listeners can catch the show live on KNCT 91.3 FM or stream it online at myKNCT.com.