Have you seen "The Great Gatsby" by Baz Luhrmann? I haven't yet. Critics vary but I will build my own opinion after I'll have been to the movies. What I have done though is listening to the soundtrack and there are, beside the pop songs - hey, it's a Luhrmann film, what else … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #169: Love Is The Drug
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #168: When The Lights Go Out
After having a look into early rock-and-roll two weeks ago and presenting a Rhythm and Blues tune last week, I would like to feature another Rhythm and Blues song from the 1950s. This tune was written by Willie Dixon and first recorded by Jimmy Witherspoon and his … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #168: When The Lights Go Out
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #167: After Hour Joint
Last week, we took a look at early rock-and-roll. Today, we make a step into the 1950s and I'm presenting you a funny Rhythm and Blues tune by saxophonist Jimmy Coe. Coe was leading his own group in local venues and jamming at after-hours joints. The group Jimmy Coe & His … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #167: After Hour Joint
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #166: Rockin’ Rollers’ Jubilee
It's been a while since I posted a song by Erskine Hawkins. Let's bring him back this week. A song I really like is "Rockin' Rollers' Jubilee". Rock and Roll is commonly named the music genre in the 1950s and then later more or less rock music in general. But the words … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #166: Rockin’ Rollers’ Jubilee
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #165: Get It Southern Style
With their live performances, The Mint Julep Jazz Band has already left quite an impression in the Swing dance scene. After the successful Kickstarter campaign to fund their first album we just had to wait until it will be released. The waiting came to an end and the result is a … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #165: Get It Southern Style
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