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New Sound Of Swing While Rock's "Grunge" movement reveled in its flanneled fury and Gangsta Rap held a stranglehold on the airwaves, New Wave Swing slipped in beneath the radar. Bands like The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Royal Crown Revue, Cherry Poppin' Daddies and The Blue Hawaiians quickly jumped to the head of the list of cool culture. Many of these bands mixed a bit of rock with traditional Swing and scored Top 40 hits. MTV began playing videos by these New Wave Swingers. And big budget movies incorporated their sound into such box office hits as "Swingers". Brian Setzer's cover of Louis Prima's "Jump Jive An' Wail" rocketed up the charts, becoming a huge, crossover radio anthem. As did Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's "Go Daddy-O" and The Cherry Poppin' Daddies "Zoot Suit Riot". |
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Traditional Upswing Traditional Swing music experienced a resurgence in the 90's as well. Natalie Cole's release of "Unforgettable", as a duet with her late father Nat, became a smash hit. Tony Bennett's long dormant career took off again after his appearance on MTV's "Unplugged" series. The hit movie "Swing Kids" payed homage to the original 1940's Swing Era, featuring music from Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, Count Basie and others. As it reentered the forefront of popular culture, Swing music experienced a surge in popularity among 18 - 40 year olds. Trendy nightclubs began incorporating "Swing Night" into their weekly promotions. Generation Xers began learning to dance the Lindy, West Coast and East Coast Swing. Long time Swing stalwarts like Hollywood's Derby, experienced a rise in popularity not seen since the 1940's. Swing Hotspots The meteoric resurrection of Swing and Swing Rock continues to have wide appeal. Many dance clubs still offer Swing dance lessons and music once a week to both eager newcomers and seasoned veterans. In Orange County, check out The Atomic Ballroom in Irvine and Newport Beach's Avant Garde Ballroom. Favorite New Wave Swing Songs: Get the Party Started- Dick Brave & The Backbeats She's the Most- Dick Brave & The Backbeats Hey Girl, Hey Boy- Big Sandy Too Damn Picky- Camaros Mildred, Won't You Behave?- The Bill Elliot Swing Orchestra If You Can't Rock Me- Brian Setzer Jumpin' East Of Java- Brian Setzer Your True Love- Brian Setzer Rumpus Room, Honey Moon- Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen- Lee Press-on and the Nails Mexican Radio- Lee Press-on and the Nails In the Copa Room- Big Kahuna & Copa Cat Pack Candy For Breakfast- Swingerhead The Walkin' Blues- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy You And Me And The Bottle Makes Three- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy American Bandstand- Walley's Swing World Things Are Looking Up- The Lucky Strikes Jump- Paul Anka Prince Nez- Squirrel Nut Zippers Hell- Squirrel Nut Zippers When I Change Your Mind- Cherry Poppin' Daddies Ding-Dong Daddy Of The D-Car Line- Cherry Poppin' Daddies Superspy- Save Ferris Candy For Breakfast- Swingerhead Things Are Looking Up- The Lucky Strikes Hello There / Rock The Joint- Jumpin' Jimes Rock And Roll All Nite- Jumpin' Jimes Bust a Move- Richard Cheese All But Broken- ACME Swing Co. Heart of Glass- The Puppini Sisters Detroit Swing City- Alien Fashion Show Theme From Spiderman- Swing Shift Big Band The contents of this page are proprietary and exclusive property of DJ Craig. Any unauthorized use or reproduction without express written consent is prohibited. Copyright © 2007-2022, Creative / DJ Craig / djcraig.net All rights reserved.  DJ Craig.Net Is Music For California weddings and special party events. |
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