Big Band, Swing, 40's Music...

02-09-2011, 06:34 AM

If I might make so bold as to post modern interpretations of this wonderful music.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DlHmoYP7V4"]YouTube - The Puppini Sisters - Mr Sandman[/nomedia]

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciVVeo7AQZE"]YouTube - Sh Boom (Life Could Be A Dream) - The Overtones[/nomedia] This video is adorable and highly recommended viewing. You'll see why when you watch it.

waxnrope · 02-09-2011, 06:57 AM

Uh oh! I cannot believe someone started a thread solely dedicated to BB and swing music! I could break out in song ... "heaven, I'm in heaven ..."
I may contribute a bit of history now and then ... I am a dancer, and swing (not east coast ... yawn ... but Lindy Hop) ... is my favorite ... and I learned from a master, an original, a man who is a piece of history, Frankie Manning. The music came about FOR the dancers. And I have some contributions to make here. From my tastes and perspectives.
Mitmo, ya captured it (for me). You go, hon!!!

*running to YouTube ...*

MadiT · 02-09-2011, 06:59 AM

I too grew up on this music. My mother came of age during this era. So....not only was it always heard in our house, she taught me to dance in our living room.
My favorite.....

Sweet_Amor_Taino · 02-09-2011, 08:47 AM

Cinderella, Amor mio
I love your thread !! I will post my favorite soon.

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 10:54 AM

...with stills of classic Hollywood 'pearls' - they just don't make women like that anymore!! Such beauty, elegance, and sexiness, but always with Class!

Sweet_Amor_Taino · 03-06-2011, 09:10 PM

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA-y9LCOVgY"]YouTube - Doris Day: If I Give My Heart To You[/nomedia]

Doris Day one of my favorite ladies !!

Fancy · 03-16-2011, 07:55 AM

rest in peace - Hugh Martin

cinderella · 03-16-2011, 04:58 PM

Wow! This song came out the year I was born!! Pretty old tune, not to mention yours truly, lol. Maybe I should also post this on the '60's plus' thread, lol

Tcountry · 11-11-2011, 04:03 AM

will always be my fav....actually got to play it in high school jazz band

waxnrope · 02-09-2011, 07:12 AM

This is Frankie (the old cat in the blue shirt) teaching a line dance called the shim sham ... he took this dance all across the world.
Sorry, it's a music thread, but this is music one MOVES to, right?

and, yeah, I got a zoot suit ...

waxnrope · 02-09-2011, 07:18 AM

One place to get da music ...
http://www.downhomemusic.com/
Down Home Music is in El Cerrito, CA. It's a great place where, unlike most, you can actually ask someone about a specific genre' of music and, THEY KNOW! Each employee has a particular area, or genre, that they know really well. They are great on the phone, you can order on phone or on line. They have an EXTENSIVE vinyl record collection in the back.
They do not solely sell BB/swing. They sell C&W, World Music, etc. Just not pop, rap, or whatever is currently played on the radio. Great resource ... that is under threat of closure due to hard economic times. If you think that you'd like to purchase music, please consider Down Home Music.

waxnrope · 02-09-2011, 07:27 AM

My African Grey parrot, Shuma, actually dances to this song and makes finger popping noise with her beak!

This is "our" preferred version of Roll em Pete, by Count Basie and Joe Williams... the video is unimportant to me ... don't know what the heck they're doing ...

I'll go away now ... k?

Fancy · 02-10-2011, 01:38 PM

This fella SwingMan1937 on youtube posts a lot of neat ones from his vinyl collection. It's one of my favorite subscriptions.

Fancy · 02-10-2011, 01:56 PM

one stuck in my head....

cinderella · 02-14-2011, 06:15 PM

Thank you, Fancy for contributing - I love Helen Forest!

Here's something from Dorothy Collins - a new discovery for me.

Sweet_Amor_Taino · 02-15-2011, 07:31 AM

Enjoy

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbKAhX9ySmo"]YouTube - MACHITO NORO MORALES ORCH Como Yo No Hay Quien Baile El MuÃ±eco[/nomedia]
Cuban

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6fhsmVyNaw"]YouTube - Tito Puente - El Cumbanchero[/nomedia]
Puerto Rican.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixbwni57Ed8"]YouTube - Los Chucos Suaves (Lalo Guerrero Y Sus Cinco Lobos)[/nomedia] Mexican

Venus007 · 02-16-2011, 12:36 AM

Thank you for posting that Tito Puente! I had heard of him but don't know much about him. I am looking forward to what I find!
This thread is sure making my I-pod full and it is wonderful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet_Amor_Taino

Enjoy

YouTube - Tito Puente - El Cumbanchero
Puerto Rican.

Venus007 · 02-16-2011, 12:48 AM

Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with vocals and trumpet by Louis Armstrong

Duke Ellington:

Sweet_Amor_Taino · 02-27-2011, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venus007

Thank you for posting that Tito Puente! I had heard of him but don't know much about him. I am looking forward to what I find!
This thread is sure making my I-pod full and it is wonderful.

This is not a song from the 40's but since you enjoyed Tito Puente very much I thought I could share with you all this one of Tito and his daughter.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k88GuvA4tU"]YouTube - Tito Puente, Millie P, and the Poncho Sanchez Orchestra[/nomedia]

Fancy · 05-24-2011, 09:30 AM

Swingman on youtube has been recording and posting a lot lately. This guy must have an amazing collection!

http://www.youtube.com/user/SwingMan1937

Enjoy!

02-09-2011, 08:47 AM	#4
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03-06-2011, 09:10 PM	#6
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03-16-2011, 04:58 PM	#8
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11-11-2011, 04:03 AM	#9
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02-09-2011, 06:34 AM	#1
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	If I might make so bold as to post modern interpretations of this wonderful music. [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DlHmoYP7V4"]YouTube - The Puppini Sisters - Mr Sandman[/nomedia] [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciVVeo7AQZE"]YouTube - Sh Boom (Life Could Be A Dream) - The Overtones[/nomedia] This video is adorable and highly recommended viewing. You'll see why when you watch it.

02-09-2011, 06:57 AM	#2
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02-09-2011, 06:59 AM	#3
MadiT Junior Member How Do You Identify?: panpoly femme-ish Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago,USA Posts: 36 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30 Thanked 48 Times in 16 Posts Rep Power: 432101	I too grew up on this music. My mother came of age during this era. So....not only was it always heard in our house, she taught me to dance in our living room. My favorite.....

03-16-2011, 07:55 AM	#7
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02-09-2011, 07:12 AM	#10
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	Frankie This is Frankie (the old cat in the blue shirt) teaching a line dance called the shim sham ... he took this dance all across the world. Sorry, it's a music thread, but this is music one MOVES to, right? and, yeah, I got a zoot suit ...

02-09-2011, 07:18 AM	#11
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	One place to get da music ... http://www.downhomemusic.com/ Down Home Music is in El Cerrito, CA. It's a great place where, unlike most, you can actually ask someone about a specific genre' of music and, THEY KNOW! Each employee has a particular area, or genre, that they know really well. They are great on the phone, you can order on phone or on line. They have an EXTENSIVE vinyl record collection in the back. They do not solely sell BB/swing. They sell C&W, World Music, etc. Just not pop, rap, or whatever is currently played on the radio. Great resource ... that is under threat of closure due to hard economic times. If you think that you'd like to purchase music, please consider Down Home Music.

02-09-2011, 07:27 AM	#12
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	da parrot's favorite swing song My African Grey parrot, Shuma, actually dances to this song and makes finger popping noise with her beak! This is "our" preferred version of Roll em Pete, by Count Basie and Joe Williams... the video is unimportant to me ... don't know what the heck they're doing ... I'll go away now ... k?

02-10-2011, 01:38 PM	#13
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02-10-2011, 01:56 PM	#14
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02-14-2011, 06:15 PM	#15
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02-15-2011, 07:31 AM	#16
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02-16-2011, 12:48 AM	#18
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05-24-2011, 09:30 AM	#20
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