05/04/2026
“Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider" performed by vocalist Mickey James & The Tom Daugherty Orchestra, re-creating Glenn Miller’s WWII Army Air Force band. Recorded at the National Museum of the US Air Force.
This hit is a popular American ragtime song from 1903, composed by Eddie Munson with lyrics by Eddie Leonard. Famously used as the theme song for entertainer Eddie Cantor, the song sold over 500,000 copies and became a classic of the era.
This version was recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on January 17, 1941. The track famously features vocals by Tex Beneke and reached #13 on the Billboard charts shortly after its release. The song became a staple of Miller's swing repertoire and was often paired with "Jingle Bells" on RCA Victor 78 RPM records.