Today’s episode of Swingin’ Down the Lane with David Miller revisits the musical landscape of a century ago with “Top Hits of 1926, Part 2.” The program highlights how timeless melodies from the 1920s continue to resonate through interpretations by some of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, including Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald.

The playlist features a wide range of enduring favorites. Ella Fitzgerald opens with “Mountain Greenery,” while Sinatra and Basie team up for “Looking at the World Through Rose‑Colored Glasses.” Louis Armstrong brings his signature style to “Muskrat Ramble,” and Ziggy Elman adds flair with “Sunny Disposish.” Other selections include Gene Austin’s “Tonight You Belong to Me,” Billie Holiday’s “I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love with Me,” and Ethel Waters’ “I’m Comin’, Virginia”.

Listeners will also hear memorable renditions from artists such as Harry Reser, Andy Kirk, Orrin Tucker, Billy May, Don Ho, Al Jolson, Elvis Presley, Liberace, Kay Kyser, and Les Brown, each offering their own take on songs that first captured audiences in 1926.

Episode 2263 continues the series’ tradition of celebrating the Great American Songbook and the performers who helped shape its legacy, bringing the spirit of the Jazz Age to today’s audience.