https://www.britannica.com/biography/Woody-Herman
wrote GOLDEN WEDDING
The original music for “Golden Wedding” (originally titled “La Cinquantaine”) was written in 1887 by French composer Gabriel Marie, while Woody Herman’s famous swing arrangement by James “Jiggs” Noble was arranged and recorded in 1940.
Recording Dates: Recorded in New York City in late 1940 (with specific sessions on September 27, 1940, and November 9, 1940).
Release & Legacy: Released as a hit in 1941, the track became a jazz standard famous for Frankie Carlson’s 34-bar extended drum solo
July 1949
ROUND THE BALLROOMS
As a novelty, the burlesque cricket match at the Embassy this week — a highlight of the LCL Ball — was a winner. It featured Dr. Grace, “Demon” Spofforth and Bert Oldfield and it was cricket at its brightest! Guest artist Jack Harrison, noted clarinetist, presented Golden Wedding, accompanied by Keith Whittle, Embassy drummer, followed by Artie Shaw’s “Special Delivery Stomp” accompanied by full band. Premier Ross McLarty received 10 beautiful debs. They were in white, with pastel posies. Personalities noted were Wendy Jago of Cottesloe, in an off-the-shoulder marquisette. She was with Richard Knight of Inglewood. Her sister Anne (one of the debs.) wore white organdie tiered skirt with white lace and white kid gloves, accompanied by Peter Kyle of Nedlands. Nomai Foster, of Scarborough, in sea green lace frock with green elbow length mittens. Her partner was Jack Jago of Cottesloe. Joan Dohnt, of Dalkeith wore an off-the-shoulder white lace gown with a tulle waist and matching silk gloves in her deb. presentation and was partnered by Max Carter of Nedlands. Celine Croft from the northern suburbs chose an attractive pink lace top and pink taffeta skirt with matchings. She was seen chatting on the balcony with Harry Payne. From Mt. Hawthorn, Micky Moylan was cute in black taffeta with tartan trimmings. She was seen with Don King of North Perth. J. C. Williamson group included Adrianne Paterson in a smart black velvet gown with Victor Hough, Fay Agnew, very attractive in a powder-blue taffeta frock with rainbow-hued dashes in the bodice and skirt. Fay, who is only 19, comes from Auckland, New Zealand, where she was a vocalist with a leading Auckland band. In Australia she joined the J. C. Williamson show as a chorus girl. She intends to make the theatre her career and plans to go further afield. [1]
[1] Mirror Saturday 9 July 1949 page 14