RobbieD 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi all, I've just had a customer ask if I can play "something to Jitterbug to" for some relatives who Jitterbug, at a wedding in a few weeks. As far I know the Jitterbug is pre-rock and roll 40's / 50's. Can anyone suggest a handfull of Jitterbug classics. If someone can point me in the right direction, it may be something I already have. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo55 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 "The dance to the greatest dance music of all time, Swing! Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glen Miller. This partner dance can be wild and spontaneous or cool and sophisticated but never predictable. During the 1920’s Lindy Hop was the dance of black American dance halls which spread across the world in the late 1930’s and 40’s. Also known as ‘Swing dancing’ and ‘the Jitterbug’, this is the dance that GI’s used to sweep the English girls off their feet, the dance that celebrated the big band sound of WW2". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jitterbug or u tube jitterbug Try boogie woogie buggleboy into candyman. Digital Fusion Entertainments Bose L1 system user. Link to post Share on other sites
jukeboxdj 0 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) I had a look around and this is what i found hope it helps ....god luck Great Jitterbug songs Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino All Shook Up - Elvis Presley Alley Cat - Bent Fabric Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters Come Go With Me - The Del Vikings Crazy Man Crazy - Bill Haley Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley Glow Worm - Mills Brothers Honky Tonk - Bill Doggett I Love My Fanny Brown - Jimmy Cavallo In The Mood - Glenn Miller Just A Gigolo - Louie Prima & Keely Smith Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison Lollipop - Chordettes Night Train - Louie Prima Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley Rockin Robin - Bobby Day Satin Doll - Duke Ellington See You Later Alligator - Bill Haley Sha-Boom - Crew Cuts Shake Rattle Roll - Bill Haley Steam Heat - Patti Page The Wanderer - Dion Edited July 11, 2008 by jukeboxdj Link to post Share on other sites
bigMCben 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Or maybe for a more modern song, why not use the Wham song that starts with 'Jitterbug' four times. :hphone: Link to post Share on other sites
davemoody 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 look for the: Cherry Poppin Daddies Brian Setzer Orchestra Link to post Share on other sites
superstardeejay 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 The obvious one must be T-rex, I love to Boogie . Link to post Share on other sites
Secret Disco 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Try The Steve Gibbons Band - Tulane. Great song and ever so popular with the jitterbuggers in the states when i was a lad............................. (Cue the Hovis music ) Link to post Share on other sites
RobbieD 0 Posted July 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Thanks for the replys guys! Try boogie woogie buggleboy into candyman.The Andrews Sisters had come to mind, but I wasn't sure if that was to early, so thanks for the confirmation. I did mix the Andrews Sisters out of Candyman at an event last year, so I know they go well together. I'll probably try it the way around you suggest, as it would be a good bridge back into more modern music. I had a look around and this is what i found hope it helps ....god luck Great Jitterbug songs Ain't That A Shame - Fats Domino All Shook Up - Elvis Presley Alley Cat - Bent Fabric Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters Come Go With Me - The Del Vikings Crazy Man Crazy - Bill Haley Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley Glow Worm - Mills Brothers Honky Tonk - Bill Doggett I Love My Fanny Brown - Jimmy Cavallo In The Mood - Glenn Miller Just A Gigolo - Louie Prima & Keely Smith Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison Lollipop - Chordettes Night Train - Louie Prima Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley Rockin Robin - Bobby Day Satin Doll - Duke Ellington See You Later Alligator - Bill Haley Sha-Boom - Crew Cuts Shake Rattle Roll - Bill Haley Steam Heat - Patti Page The Wanderer - Dion Thanks for the suggestions. As I have quite a few of those, I'll print this list off in case they end up wanting quite a few tunes. I guess the earliest tracks are the most authentic. look for the: Cherry Poppin Daddies Brian Setzer Orchestra Something that I don't have. I'll have in investigate further as I'm always looking to increase my collection in new areas. Thanks Dave. Try The Steve Gibbons Band - Tulane. Another that I don't have. I'll investigate and see if worth adding to my collection. Thanks also to Big MC Ben and Superstar DJ for your suggestions. I'd rather keep it as authentic as possible, but these may be good bridges back to more modern music. Link to post Share on other sites
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