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Music Appreciation

ihaveaquestion

(3,554 posts) Thu Mar 27, 2025, 11:20 AM Mar 27

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Swing Up Orchestra - Swingin' on nothing

This was originally popularized by Louis Armstrong, which I've posted below. I like this video version because it shows a slower version of Lindy Hop dancing than you usually see. It's typical of the dances these days, with young people dancing a cool, smooth jazzy version of the dance.

Enjoy!

Louis Armstrong - Swingin' On Nothin' (1942) | Verna Middleton George Washington

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Swing Up Orchestra - Swingin' on nothing (Original Post) ihaveaquestion Mar 27 OP

Very nice, are you familiar with... rogerballard Mar 27 #1

Yes... They're good, but unfortunately, not my favorite group overall. ihaveaquestion Mar 27 #2

rogerballard

(3,985 posts)

1. Very nice, are you familiar with...

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Thu Mar 27, 2025, 11:28 AM

Mar 27

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox? AKA Postmodern Jukebox.

ihaveaquestion

(3,554 posts)

2. Yes... They're good, but unfortunately, not my favorite group overall.

Reply to rogerballard (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 27, 2025, 12:39 PM

Mar 27

When I watch them, I more often than not find myself wanting to see/hear the original artists. Just my originalist bias I guess.

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