I'm looking for something upbeat, kinda like in the mood, but faster
2006-12-19 11:08:42 · 11 answers · asked by carebear 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
http://www.swing-music.com/
has all kinds of info, downloads, CD's, retro, modern, etc. "Jump Jive and Wail" comes to mind
2006-12-19 12:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for music by these bands:
These are considered "Nouvea-Swing" or "Neo-Swing":
also these can be used for East Coast Swing and LindyHop
Royal Crown Revue
Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Squirell Nut Zippers
The Flying Nutrinos
The Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Bid Bad Voodoo Daddy
Brian Setzer
These are more old school and traditional:
Also, these can be used with East Coast mostly which a few for LindyHop and Jive
Benny Goodman
Glenn Miller
Buddy Rich Band
Tommy Dorsy
If you want to do West Coast swing you'll have to look at more
disco type songs, as well as blues and some funk.
2006-12-20 04:30:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ace Meridian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two best songs I've ever hard for swing dancing, in my opinion anyway, are the following:
"Happy Feet" from the Shall We Dance soundtrack
and
"Crazy LIttle Thing Called Love" By Michael Buble.
They have the very good beats to follow, and are very upbeat and happy songs. Hope this helps you with finding some songs.
2006-12-19 15:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by smoofish268 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there, There are a lot of Ballroom song's - That is one of the dances that I taught the best - Because, your personality , can really shine - The swing has many different variety's - That to me is what make's - the Swing fun ! 50' Tune's are also a great way -to just jump in and dance-,dance,-dance - there are so many - fast and slow tune's - you can choose from ! for me I just take a song and make it my own - in dance !! -- Dance is one of my passion's -- So Pick yourself out a tune and make it yours - and let You - Shine --- Merry Christmas to you, and may you dance your way through the New Year --- Pattijo
2006-12-19 15:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by pattijohughes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zoot Suit Riot by Cherry Poppin' Daddies
2006-12-19 11:15:13 · answer #5 · answered by K.F. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In The Mood by Glenn Miller, or Roll'em by Harry James
2006-12-19 11:15:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
2006-12-23 09:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by sherockstn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Half the music of the Big Band era qualifies. It's worth a survey, as the music was rich and innovative.
2006-12-19 15:01:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
String of Pearls.
2006-12-19 11:15:21 · answer #9 · answered by Richard E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS!!!!! ( prince nez, suits are picking up the bill......well really all of them i love them soo much)
The Big 18
just search up some big band, bands
2006-12-19 15:34:13 · answer #10 · answered by Joze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋