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Biography
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Orrin Tucker And His Orchestra
Effective period / Period of releases: 1938 - 1999
Members: Bonnie Baker, Orrin Tucker, Gil Mershon
Formed in 1933, they specialized in a relaxed style of swing. The Orchestra charted in the U.S. 16 times from 1939 to 1942. "Oh, Johnny, Oh, Johnny, Oh!" hit #2 in 1939, "At the Balalaika" rose to #3 in 1940, and "You'd Be Surprised" which hit #5 in 1940.