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The heart and soul of dancing comes from the music. In my opinion, the thrill, fun and joy of Lindy Hop comes from the diverse music styles you are able to do Lindy Hop movements to! Purists argue that executing Lindy Hop movements to music that is not from the swing era isn't Lindy Hop. I've 'Lindyed' to AC/DC's Back in Black, Tom Jones' Sexbomb and OutKast's The Way You Move, so to me it's not an argument worth having, after all it's all about having a good time.
Whether it's dancing to heart-pumping songs like Benny Goodman's Sing, Sing, Sing and Louis Jordan's Beans and Cornbread or the gentle crooning in Ella Fitzgerald's Smooth Sailing or to Bobby Darrin's Beyond The Sea, music tempos play a huge factor in enjoyment, too. The more you dance, the more familiar you become with the subtle nuances of each song. You develop your musicality and the ability to 'play' with the melodies and instruments and do movements to enhance what you and your partner create.
Whether it's dancing to heart-pumping songs like Benny Goodman's Sing, Sing, Sing and Louis Jordan's Beans and Cornbread or the gentle crooning in Ella Fitzgerald's Smooth Sailing or to Bobby Darrin's Beyond The Sea, music tempos play a huge factor in enjoyment, too. The more you dance, the more familiar you become with the subtle nuances of each song. You develop your musicality and the ability to 'play' with the melodies and instruments and do movements to enhance what you and your partner create.
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Lonely Avenue - Ray CharlesLonely Avenue - Ray CharlesBuy From:
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I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl - Nina SimoneI Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl - Nina SimoneBuy From:
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They Can't Take That Away From Me - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis ArmstrongThey Can't Take That Away From Me - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis ArmstrongBuy From:
When The Lights Go Out - Jimmy WitherspoonWhen The Lights Go Out - Jimmy WitherspoonBuy From:
13 Step Boogie - Martin Sexton13 Step Boogie - Martin SextonBuy From:
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Exactly Like You - Carmen McraeExactly Like You - Carmen McraeBuy From: 
Every Day I Have The Blues - Joe WilliamsEvery Day I Have The Blues - Joe Williams 
For Dancers Only - Duke EllingtonFor Dancers Only - Duke EllingtonBuy From: 
Four or Five Times - Joe WilliamsFour or Five Times - Joe WilliamsBuy From:
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Hello Dolly - Louis ArmstrongHello Dolly - Louis ArmstrongBuy From: 
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Is You Is or Is You Ain't (My Baby) - Louis JordanIs You Is or Is You Ain't (My Baby) - Louis JordanBuy From: 
Jacquet In The Box - Jonathan Stout & his Campus FiveJacquet In The Box - Jonathan Stout & his Campus FiveBuy From: 
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A Natural Man - Lou RawlsA Natural Man - Lou RawlsBuy From: 
Nobody But Me - Lou RawlsNobody But Me - Lou RawlsBuy From: 
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Ruby Mae - Indigo SwingRuby Mae - Indigo SwingBuy From: 
Shiny Stockings - Count BasieShiny Stockings - Count BasieBuy From: 
Sixty Minute Man - Billy Ward & the DominoesSixty Minute Man - Billy Ward & the DominoesBuy From: 
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Smooth Sailing - Ella FitzgeraldSmooth Sailing - Ella FitzgeraldBuy From: 
Splanky - Count BasieSplanky - Count BasieBuy From:
Summertime - Chris ConnorSummertime - Chris ConnorBuy From: 
Sympathique - Pink MartiniSympathique - Pink MartiniBuy From: 
Teach Me Tonight - Blossom DearieTeach Me Tonight - Blossom DearieBuy From: 
Teardrops From My Eyes - Ruth BrownTeardrops From My Eyes - Ruth BrownBuy From: 
Times Gettin' Tougher Than Tough - Jimmy WitherspoonTimes Gettin' Tougher Than Tough - Jimmy WitherspoonBuy From: 
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The Way You Move - OutkastThe Way You Move - OutkastBuy From: 
Why Don't You Do Right - Benny Goodman & His OrchestraWhy Don't You Do Right - Benny Goodman & His OrchestraBuy From: 
You Are My Sunshine - Gene HarrisYou Are My Sunshine - Gene HarrisBuy From: 
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Beans And Cornbread - Louis Jordan and his Tympani FiveBeans And Cornbread - Louis Jordan and his Tympani FiveBuy From: 
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Corner Pocket (aka Until I met You - Duke EllingtonCorner Pocket (aka Until I met You - Duke EllingtonBuy From: 
Green Onions - Booker T & the MGsGreen Onions - Booker T & the MGsBuy From: 
Hit The Road Jack - Ray CharlesHit The Road Jack - Ray CharlesBuy From: 
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