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    #378611   2008-05-19 16:44 GMT      
    Hi, I am an avid music collector and I just love all genres of music. Lately I have this thing for swing music but alas! I don't know what I am looking for. Please help me. I am slowly coming to the realization that I am slowly aging. I am pro-active and want this swing music to listen to when I am 102 (Young at Heart - Frank Sinatra). Please can anybody out there give me some guidelines of good swing music. I love the swing DVD of Robbie Williams and am looking for likewise. Actually, I am looking for any good swing music. Thanks a million out there!

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    #378613   2008-05-19 17:16 GMT      
    These artists all did several songs in the jazz / swing {or swing-jazz} genre :~

    Michael Buble
    Peggy Lee
    Eva Cassidy
    Cleo Lane

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    #378614   2008-05-20 15:24 GMT      
    If you are interested in talking about (or atleast reading other peoples opinions on) swing music, then you'll want to check out this website:
    http://www.swingdjs.com

    You will also want to check out this PodCast, that talks all about swing music. There are lots of past episodes you can listen to:
    http://www.yehoodi.com/mrjesse/



    Now, to answer your question, it all depends on your definition of what "good" swing music is. I'm going to assume you're into "Neo-Swing" first, as you mentioned Robbie Williams..

    Here's a list of some "Neo-Swing" bands and songs, which is modern pop swing and normally 'high energy':

    (band name - song name)
    Bellvue Cadillac - Cuppa Joe
    Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Cruel Spell
    Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Who's that Creepin
    Brian Setzer Orchestra - Americano
    Brian Setzer Orchestra - You're the Boss
    Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Cherry Poppin' Daddy Strut
    Colin James - Safronia B
    Ditty Bops - Sister Kate
    Double Down - All In
    Flying Neutrinos - Mr. Zoot Suit
    Gas House Gorillas - Find a Little Boogie
    Gas House Gorillas - Quiet Whiskey
    Jive Aces - Planet Jive
    Martini Max - Gangster Man
    Phat Cat Swinger - Phat Cat Swinger
    Phat Cat Swinger - Volcano Joe
    Royal Crown Revue - Beyond the See
    Royal Crown Revue - Hey! Pachuco
    Royal Crown Revue - Too Young
    Royal Crown Revue - Zip Gun Bop
    Squirrel Nut Zippers - Good Enough for Grandad
    Squirrel Nut Zippers - Hell
    Squirrel Nut Zippers - Put a Lid on It
    Stray Cats - Stray Cat Strut
    Stray Cats - Rock This Town
    Zoot Suit Revue - Money Cash


    Now if you like "Jump, Jive n' Wail", it's originally a jump blues song that originated in the late 40's and 50's. If you're into how that song sound, you should listen to these jump blues and early rock n' roll songs:

    Big Six - We the Boys Will Rock Ya!
    Bill Haley and His Comets - Burn That Candle
    Bill Haley and His Comets - Rock this Joint
    Bill Haley and His Comets - See Ya Later Alligator
    Bill Haley and His Comets - Shake Rattle and Roll
    Bull Moose Jackson - Big Ten Inch
    Bull Moose Jackson - Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me
    Clarence "Frogman" Henry - Ain't Got No Home
    Dion - Runaround Sue
    Flattop Tom and His Jump Cats - Cats Meow
    George Whitesell - Hide and Seek
    Indigo Swing - Another Day in LA
    Indigo Swing - Blue Suit Boogie
    Julie Lee - Last Call for Alcohol
    Jump Jones - Sittin' On It All The Time
    Louis Jordan - Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
    Louis Jordan - Caldonia
    Louis Jordan - Saturday Night Fish Fry
    Louis Prima - 5 Months, 2 Weeks, 2 Days
    Louis Prima - Bannana Splits For My Baby
    Louis Prima - Just a Gigolo
    Louis Prima - Whistle Stop
    Mighty Blue Kinds - Meet Me In Uptown
    Mighty Blue Kinds - Ragg Mopp
    Rob Rio - Fat Girl Boogie
    Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums - Daddy-O
    Stompy Jones (aka Swing Session) - Boogie Woogie on a Saturday Night
    Stompy Jones (aka Swing Session) - Juke Box Judy
    Stompy Jones (aka Swing Session) - Mondine
    Stompy Jones (aka Swing Session) - Saxawoogie
    Stompy Jones (aka Swing Session) - Well Well My Love
    Wynonie Harris - Bloodshot Eyes
    Wynonie Harris - Wasn't That Good?

    Now, you might not be interested in Big Band music, but that's where all of swing comes from. Most of the music does not come off as "high energy" like Neo-Swing for two reasons: 1) Recording technology wasn't great back then, and 2) It's hard to capture the energy of a big band on a recording, even today; however, the best dances I've ever been too have been with a full 20 piece big band!

    Regardless, you should check out these required songs from the Big Band Era:

    Andrews Sisters - Bounce Me Brother with a Solid Four
    Andrews Sisters - Hold Tight
    Anita O'Day & Gene Krupa - Drum Boogie
    Artie Shaw - Go Fly a Kite
    Artie Shaw - Man From Mars
    Artie Shaw - Crumbum
    Benny Goodman - Life Goes to a Party
    Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing, Sing
    Benny Goodman - Swingtime in the Rockies
    Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra - Bill's Bounce (live)
    Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra - Camp Hollywood Special
    Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra - Mildred Won't You Behave
    Campus 5 - Diga Diga Doo
    Campus 5 - Doin' at the Doing
    Count Basie - Jumpin' at the Woodside
    Count Basie - Shorty George
    Count Basie - Swingin' The Blues
    Count Basie - Corner Pocket
    Count Basie - Splanky
    Duke Ellington - C Jam Blues
    Ella Fitzgerald - Solid as a Rock
    Ella Fitzgerald - Too Darn Hot
    Fletcher Henderson - Christopher Columbus
    Glenn Miller - American Patrol
    Glenn Miller - Bugle Call Rag
    Glenn Miller - Jeep Jockey Jump
    Lionel Hampton - Flying Home
    Louis Armstrong - Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
    Solomon Douglas Swingtet - Indiana
    Tommy Dorsey - One O'clock Jump
    Tommy Dorsey - Well, Git It!


    Anyways, I hope that helps!

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    #378615   2008-05-20 15:24 GMT      
    check out these groups & singers:
    Cherry Poppin Daddies
    Squirrel Nut Zippers
    Brian Setzer Orchestra
    Glenn Miller
    Duke Ellington
    Louis Prima
    Louis Jordan
    Benny Goodman
    Tony Bennett
    Michael Buble
    Harry Connick Jr.
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