On this day, legendary bandleader Cab Calloway recorded Minnie the Moocher, a jazz classic known for its infectious “Hi-De-Ho” chorus. The song became the first jazz single to sell over one million copies, catapulting Calloway to national fame. His performance style and innovation helped pave the way for swing music and influenced generations of performers in jazz and popular music.
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