tappergirlmom
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I'm looking for a 1930s-1940s era, Harlem swing type song for dd9's tap solo. We liked It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) but I'm afraid that might be overdone. Something similar to that though. Appreciate any thoughts!
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I think Don't Mean a Thing is a very good choice. I like I've Got Rhythm. You would have to pick a good version. This one definitely has that swing.
or Rockin in Rhythm
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Check out Jack White. He has a lot of swing jazz type songs. Some of them might be too mature for your taste though. DS did I'm Shakin about 4 years ago and there was some good music on that album.
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There is also Sing Sing Sing -
You could probably find a more current remix of it.
tappergirlmom
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Exactly what I had in mind! Thanks ladies!
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I don't have a link, but you might like "Music, Music, Music." It's the song that says, "Put another nickel in the nickel-nickelodeon..."
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DD's tap group used a song a few years ago called "Shout and Feel it" which has a similar sound
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DD's old studio was big on that type of tap, they used a lot of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. I always enjoyed it.
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What about something a little less well known. DD tapped to "I Wanna Swing" from Diary of a Mad Black Woman by Cheryl Pepsi a couple of years ago but it's only about 2 minutes long. Also have a listen to "Oh My My" by Jill Barber. Lots of open "air" for great tap sounds to come through. Good luck!
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JojosDanceMom DD's old studio was big on that type of tap, they used a lot of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. I always enjoyed it.
I was going to suggest the same. They have a lot of great songs to tap to.
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I like Cute by Count Basie. The stops in the music allow the dancer to showcase clear and articulate tapping. DS tapped to it a couple of years ago and it was really well received.
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My favorite genre ever!!! Oh how I wish my DD had a tap solo to something like this. Sing, Sing, Sing or Louis Primas Pennies from Heaven. Also:
Let us know what you pick
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Lots of great suggestions! I'll keep you updated. Thanks!
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And our final decision...
Thanks for the suggestions! You guys helped more than you know.
kmpmom
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Big song for a 9 year old! Should be awesome! Good luck!
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Love it! Hope she nails the dance.