Jersey Bounce is a song that you can find in many different versions. Although there were lyrics written, many instrumental versions were recorded. Our Song of the Week is a version by Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra. Jersey Bounce "Jersey Bounce" is a song written by Tiny … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #192: Jersey Bounce
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #185: Ain’t It A Shame About Mame
This week's song includes interesting rhythmical colorings and a husky voice... Ain't It A Shame About Mame The title was written by James Monaco and Johnny Burke. Mary Martin performs the tune in the musical comedy film "Rhythm on the River". Wingy Manone recorded … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #185: Ain’t It A Shame About Mame
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #178: Flying Home
Today's Song of the Week is the big band version of Lionel Hampton's theme song Flying Home from 1942. As far as I know, it was one of Frankie Manning's favorite tunes. I found a nice article about that song. Flying Home Flying Home had its genesis while Hampton was in the … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #178: Flying Home
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #174: I Found A New Baby
It's time for another version of "I('ve) Found A New Baby". If you're following this series for a while now, then you know that this is one of my favorite tunes and I try to find as many great version as possible. Today, we found ourselves in the 1950s and the tempo is still a … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #174: I Found A New Baby
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #164: Swanee River
I'm currently at the (Balboa) Experiment. On one night, we will have a band battle. That means several DJs will battle each other with an half-hour set of the same artist. While preparing my Harry James set, I found this great live version I would like to share with you … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #164: Swanee River
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