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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Nikki Yanofsky
Nikki Yanofsky
Performer
John Clayton
John Clayton
Bass Guitar
Gerald Clayton
Gerald Clayton
Piano
Anthony Wilson
Anthony Wilson
Guitar
Bobby Zimmitti
Bobby Zimmitti
Vibraphone
Jeff Hamilton
Jeff Hamilton
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Charlie Christian
Charlie Christian
Songwriter
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
Songwriter
Jimmy Mundy
Jimmy Mundy
Songwriter
John Clayton
John Clayton
Arranger
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Tommy LiPuma
Tommy LiPuma
Producer
Al Schmitt
Al Schmitt
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

Left New York this morning early
Traveling south so wide and high
Sailing through the wide blue yonder
It's that air mail special on the fly
Listen to the motors humming
She is streaking through the sky
Like a bird that's flying homeward
It's that air mail special on the fly
Over plains and high dark mountains
Over rivers deep and wide
Carrying mail to California
It's that air mail special on the fly
Watch her circle for the landing
Hear her moan and cough and sigh
Now she's coming down the runway
It's that air mail special on the fly
Written by: Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian, Jimmy Mundy

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