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Various Artists

Essential Collection, The - British Dance Bands [ CD / Album ]

Essential Collection, The - British Dance Bands

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Ah, the good ol' days of British dance bands. The Essential Collection brings together a mix of swing, jazz, and good old-fashioned dancehall tunes that will have you tapping your toes in no time.

From the smooth crooning of Al Bowlly to the toe-tapping rhythms of Jack Hylton and His Orchestra, this compilation showcases the best of British music from the 1920s and 1930s.

The album starts off strong with the infectious energy of the Savoy Orpheans, who set the tone for the rest of the collection.

As you make your way through the tracks, you'll be transported back in time to a smoky dance hall filled with flappers and dapper gents.

Each song has its own unique charm, whether it's the upbeat tempo of Ambrose and His Orchestra or the laid-back vibes of Bert Ambrose.

The Essential Collection is a must-have for any music lover looking to add some vintage flair to their collection. So grab your dancing shoes and get ready to jitterbug the night away with this delightful compilation of British dance bands.

Track Listing
Disc: 2
1. Happy Feet
2. Jog Along
3. Robins and Roses
4. Toodle-oo
5. I Believe in Miracles
6. Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
7. Everybody Dance
8. My Dance
9. Remember Me?
10. Let's Break The Good News
11. Look Out For The Sunshine
12. I Heard
13. Bojangles of Harlem
14. Everything I Have Is Yours
15. Goody Goody
16. We're in the Money (The Gold Diggers' Song)
17. When the Lights Are Low
18. Goodnight, My Love (With Ella Fitzgerald)
19. Faint Harmony
20. Bye-Bye Baby
21. A Foggy Day
22. She Shall Have Music
23. You Go to My Head
24. The Chestnut Tree
25. It's Time To Say Goodnight


Disc: 1
1. Penny Serenade
2. Love Letters in the Sand
3. The Continental
4. How'dja Like to Love Me?
5. Roll Along, Prarie Moon
6. April in Paris
7. Free
8. From the top of your head
9. Deep Purple
10. Love Is a Dancing Thing
11. Vo-do-do-de-o Blues
12. Lullaby of Broadway
13. Sadie The Shaker
14. Lazybones
15. Do Something
16. The Japanese Sandman
17. I Get a Kick Out of You
18. What a Diff'rence a Day Made
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20. Begin the Beguine
21. Lights Out
22. Wake Up! Chill'un, Wake Up!
23. Tuxedo Junction
24. I Only Have Eyes for You
25. Bye Bye Blues

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