Big Band, Swing, 40's Music... - Page 2

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?

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 08:06 AM

Absolutely!! And thank you, Incubus. These two tunes are really from the 50's - I remember listening to them when I was just a kid.

I'd like to stick to the format and purpose of the thread, tho. Thanks for participating.

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Originally Posted by Incubus

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

YouTube - The Puppini Sisters - Mr Sandman

YouTube - Sh Boom (Life Could Be A Dream) - The Overtones This video is adorable and highly recommended viewing. You'll see why when you watch it.

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!

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 11:18 AM

Thank you, pj, glad you are enjoying it. Looking forward to your offerings.

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Originally Posted by justpjhere

TOOOOTALLY love this music...kudos for the thread...

Sweet_Amor_Taino · 02-09-2011, 02:12 PM

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwHOIJ9HPrc"]YouTube - The Powers Girl - Benny Goodman[/nomedia]

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IebackS9RPc"]YouTube - SWING BIG BANDS en Vintage Music[/nomedia]

For starters

MadiT · 02-09-2011, 02:40 PM

love this tune from Glenn Miller and I love this video from "Orchestra Wives".
you get to see Glenn himself play and Tex Benecke do his crooning

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 05:53 PM

You're very welcome, Starbuck. It's so exciting to see how many of you love this music as much as I do. Thanks for participating. I look forward to hearing your favorites!

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Originally Posted by Starbuck

Thank you so much for the thread, cinderella! I love this kind of music, I really relaxes me.

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 05:56 PM

...early in her career, before Hollywood came knocking and made her one of the most famous black women in movies - what a beauty she was!

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 06:02 PM

I LOVE 'Orquestra Wives'. TCM shows it every now and then, and I always try to catch it when it's on. Did you get a gander at Jackie Gleason (of 'The Honeymooners' fame) playing the bass fiddle? I love this tune too! Thanks for posting it, Madi. Looking forward to more!

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Originally Posted by MadiT

love this tune from Glenn Miller and I love this video from "Orchestra Wives".
you get to see Glenn himself play and Tex Benecke do his crooning

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 06:11 PM

Thank you, papi. 'In The Mood' indeed!!! Love it!!!

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Amor_Taino

YouTube - The Powers Girl - Benny Goodman

YouTube - SWING BIG BANDS en Vintage Music

For starters

cinderella · 02-09-2011, 06:18 PM

A vitamin pill with legs indeed!!!

waxnrope · 02-09-2011, 08:29 PM

or, in this case, feet ... for lindy hoppers. In the long version, I get half way thru, then want to call 911

Great BB sound

waxnrope · 02-09-2011, 08:37 PM

One of the BB sounds, the "Latin" music of the 40s, was called Cubop - a fusion of Latin American and African music ... but I can't find any originals on YouTube. Anyone have posts for this?

Sweet_Amor_Taino · 02-09-2011, 08:38 PM

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-CqEY0ShTA"]YouTube - ELLA MAE MORSE ~ THE THRILL IS GONE ~ 1942[/nomedia]

July 20,1942 Sad song But what a beautiful voice

cinderella · 02-10-2011, 12:35 PM

Loved this! She's a new one for me, but I love her voice too. Here's another popular tune of the day by her - for my honey 'cowboy'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet_Amor_Taino

YouTube - ELLA MAE MORSE ~ THE THRILL IS GONE ~ 1942

July 20,1942 Sad song But what a beautiful voice

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....

02-09-2011, 07:12 AM	#21
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02-09-2011, 07:27 AM	#23
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Sweet_Amor_Taino Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Gentleman Preferred Pronoun?: he/him Relationship Status: Exclusively dating, Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 538 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 388 Thanked 853 Times in 298 Posts Rep Power: 4397590	[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwHOIJ9HPrc"]YouTube - The Powers Girl - Benny Goodman[/nomedia] [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IebackS9RPc"]YouTube - SWING BIG BANDS en Vintage Music[/nomedia] For starters __________________ When we are aware that each moment of each day and each step we take,is truly mystical and full of wonder,we will live our lives with greater thought and care, we will also respect and appreciate This moment.

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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	love this tune from Glenn Miller and I love this video from "Orchestra Wives". you get to see Glenn himself play and Tex Benecke do his crooning

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