It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) – Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra (1932)
“It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” is a 1931 composition by Duke Ellington with lyrics by Irving Mills, now accepted as a jazz standard. The music was written and arranged by Ellington in August 1931… Continue reading
Swing from Brussels (5) Fud Candrix – Tico Tico ft. Tohama (1945)
The great orchestra of Fud Candrix had to be part of this series. I have opted to present this record from 1945. “Tico Tico (no fuba)” created by Carmen Miranda in 1943 became an enormously popular song and is also… Continue reading
Rodeo It’s A Matter Of Style – Pete Charles Western Swing
About rodeo cowboy Virgil Wicks and his wife June from Northern Idaho. Old time movies of riding and his family. Rodeo It’s A Matter Of Style was written by singer songwriter and Virgil’s son in-law Pete Charles and Tommy Wester.… Continue reading
Country Music’s All-time Ten Biggest Bands (2/10): Tex Williams: Artistry in Western Swing
Country Music’s All-time Ten Biggest Bands (2/10): Tex Williams: Artistry in Western Swing Along with the orchestra led by his former boss, Spade Cooley, smooth-toned vocalist Tex Williams and his band The Western Caravan were one of the most popular… Continue reading
【AREIA REMIX 032】Lee Hyori (이효리) – Swing (그네)
The first time I’ve heard Lee Hyori’s new song I was totally out of breath. In these times, that most popular Korean songs have shallow and simple meanings, Hyori chooses to risk her success and go with a much deeper… Continue reading