The Virginian Pilot, October 17th, 2003
Byline: FRANK ROBERTS THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
ELIZABETH CITY -- In 1957, when rock 'n' roll was beginning to dominate the music scene, good swing bands were so rare, yet ``So Rare'' made its presence known, moving to the No. 2 spot on the top-100 chart.
Jimmy Dorsey's last hit was released a few months before he died, six months after his brother Tommy passed away.
The Pennsylvania musicians began their professional careers performing with some of the best bands of the '20s and '30s, eventually going out on their own.
The Dorsey Brothers Orchestra lasted for a while, but the volatile non-bro...
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