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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #241: Mr. Five By Five

October 18, 2014 By Chris Bossert Leave a Comment

This week's song is a nice and comfy Rhythm & Blues classic. Mr. Five By Five Freddie Slack Frederick "Freddie" Charles Slack (August 7, 1910 – August 10, 1965) was an American swing and boogie-woogie pianist and bandleader. Originally, Freddie Slack was a drummer, but when … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #241: Mr. Five By Five

DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #219: Rigamarole

May 15, 2014 By Chris Bossert 1 Comment

Last weekend, I was DJ'ing at Minor Swing in Gothenburg (Sweden) with my fellow DJ friends Janne Börjesson and Johan Frick. Janne and I were discussing about different versions of well-known songs and he showed me a version of Rigamarole that I probably heard before but didn't … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #219: Rigamarole

DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #192: Jersey Bounce

November 9, 2013 By Chris Bossert Leave a Comment

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

DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #189: Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood, Mama)

October 19, 2013 By Chris Bossert 2 Comments

I'm sure, this is a version not everybody would play at a swing dance event, just because of personal taste. However, the Andrews Sisters landed a big hit with it in 1939. Hold Tight, Hold Tight Written by: Leonard Kent, Edward Robinson, Jerry Brandow, Willie Spottswood, … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #189: Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood, Mama)