Here to do justice to some of the greatest movie themes of the 30s, 40s and 50s, master conductor, arranger, and industry giant Gordon Jenkins and his legendary orchestra are here to take you through the Oscar winners of the past. From 'The Continental' in 1934, to 'High Hopes' in 1959, each song on this album has earned oscar-worthy status and has achieved the distinction of becoming a standard in the popular music libraries of today. 'Swinging on a Star' is a love letter to these special songwriters whose work has enriched the popular music consciousness, and it could be in no better hands than with Jenkins and his Orchestra, a name synonymous with making musical history around the world.