Lindy/ WC Cross-over music

[Jmatthew]

I DJ the local swing night at a club here in town, and they're going for a "swingers" atmosphere, lots of jazzy swing, which is great for the lindy crowd, but I'd also like to pull in some of the West Coast crowd. I can't play N'Sync or MJ without breaking the atmosphere the club wants, so I've been trying to find jazz or blues tunes that are good west coasts, it's even better if they're also good lindies.

I've got the classic Wade in the Water and Son of a Preacher man, and a few others, but I'd LOVE suggestions for other Westie-able jazz or blues.

[tsb]

I DJ the local swing night at a club here in town, and they're going for a "swingers" atmosphere, lots of jazzy swing, which is great for the lindy crowd, but I'd also like to pull in some of the West Coast crowd. I can't play N'Sync or MJ without breaking the atmosphere the club wants, so I've been trying to find jazz or blues tunes that are good west coasts, it's even better if they're also good lindies.

I've got the classic Wade in the Water and Son of a Preacher man, and a few others, but I'd LOVE suggestions for other Westie-able jazz or blues.

try 'fever'. i'm partial to the arrangement by michael buble.

[Swing Kitten]

:lol: for some reason I've always thought of WC as a "swing that doesn't like jazz"

that's just me though

[d nice]

Off the top of my head...

Moon Dance
Popsicle Toes
Q's Blues
When The Lights Go Out
Money's Gettin' Cheaper (AKA TOugher than Tough)
The Boy/Girl from Impanema
Muddy Water
Blues In the Night
16 Miles
You're the Boss
Fine Brown Frame
Nature Boy
Pink Panther Theme Song
Fever
Rack 'em Up

I'll take a look in my cd collection tomorrow and give you some more.

[Vince A]

"Rack 'em Up" is probably one of my favorite songs to dance to . . .

[d nice]

The one noramally played for wcs dances is good, but the Yoko Noge Jazz Me Blues Band have an incredible version. Best I've ever heard.

[Spitfire]

Opinions please...

Ruby Mae by Indigo Swing - best for Lindy or WCS or equal?

[jon]

Ruby Mae by Indigo Swing - best for Lindy or WCS or equal?

I'd be pleased to hear it at a WCS dance but never have. Probably too melodic for some of the contemporary dancers though.