DJ Dr Swing

DJ Dr Swing Playing music from the 30s - 50s for swing dancers and event attendees. Dance classes in Lindy Hop, Balboa and strolling.
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I am also a singer, specialising in music from the same era.. From my first DJ set in 2005, I’ve always loved playing music for dancers. In our own dance classes, I love playing a mix of music from the 30s - 50s and take pride in keeping the dance floor busy. When required, I am able to work within a musical genre and I am enjoying taking on more and more work at 1940s events where I compere and t

each in addition to DJing. I have extensive experience in a wide range of settings and am just as comfortable playing for a crowd of thousands as for a small birthday party. Either way, you will get the same from me: a determination to get everyone moving, whether that’s toe tapping or swingin’ out on the dance floor. I look forward to talking to you about how I might help at your event!

See you tomorrow!
07/09/2024

See you tomorrow!

Just one more from me today, I promise.There were loads of great songs recorded on this date across the year, including ...
05/09/2024

Just one more from me today, I promise.
There were loads of great songs recorded on this date across the year, including this one in 1946.

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesSugar Moon · Bob Wills & His Texas PlayboysThe Bob Wills Collection 1935-50℗ 2016 Acrobat Licensing Ltd.Release...

A regularly played song in class, recorded on this date in 1941.
05/09/2024

A regularly played song in class, recorded on this date in 1941.

Reelin’ In The Years Productions has available for licensing over 30,000 hours of music footage spanning 90 years. Additionally, we have more than 8,000 hour...

Everybody's Happy for Myrtle!Recorded 85 years ago today.
05/09/2024

Everybody's Happy for Myrtle!
Recorded 85 years ago today.

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesEverybody's Happy for Myrtle · The SmoothiesEasy Does It (Part 1)℗ 2010 Smith & CoReleased on: 2010-08-19Music ...

How are you doing today?Are you having any fun?
05/09/2024

How are you doing today?
Are you having any fun?

Are You Having Any Fun? (Yellen-Fain) by Tommy Dorsey & his Orchestra, vocal by Edythe WrightA Sammy Fain-Jack Yellen tune from the Broadway musical “George ...

Another waltz! Recorded on this date in 1946.
04/09/2024

Another waltz! Recorded on this date in 1946.

Provided to YouTube by Universe RemasteringsStaccato Waltz · Bob Wills · Texas Playboys · Bob WillsTexas, Hollywood and Chicago 1940-1947℗ Universe Remasteri...

Recorded on this date in 1940.
04/09/2024

Recorded on this date in 1940.

Provided to YouTube by Zebralution GmbHThat Naughty Waltz (Remastered) · Wayne King and His OrchestraThe Waltz King℗ 2020 Master Tape RecordsReleased on: 202...

A bit of western swing for you to enjoy!
02/09/2024

A bit of western swing for you to enjoy!

Cooley’s western swing band with lead vocal by Tex Williams (later of “Smoke Smoke Smoke That Cigarette” fame) took this song to #2 on Billboard’s country mu...

One recorded on today's date in 1938.This one has often been in my setlist.
02/09/2024

One recorded on today's date in 1938.
This one has often been in my setlist.

Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy swing out on "Toadie Toddle".vocal by Ben Thigpen. recorded, 9/12/1938Enjoy!

Recorded on this date in 1950.
28/08/2024

Recorded on this date in 1950.

By 1950 Tommy and RCA Victor had parted ways and he was now recording for Decca. Among the more interesting Dorsey efforts that year was this re-thinking of...

Recorded on this day in 1939, and one I often play.
28/08/2024

Recorded on this day in 1939, and one I often play.

Recorded on this day in 1939.
28/08/2024

Recorded on this day in 1939.

Direct from Bob's third record session. Recorded August 28th 1939.Audio and visual from Archive.org.

27/08/2024

A fabulous weekend! I would like to day a big thank you to everyone who was involved in the organisation as well as the dancers and performers.
I enjoyed really enjoyed singing with Miss Lily Lovejoy Vintage Vocalist and Entertainer at Holton Le Clay on Sunday, where we had a super time despite the windy conditions. The dancers braved the conditions well.
On Sunday, we had a great day at Normanby Hall. The weather was kind and we enjoyed a full day of dancing with performances by Steel Town Hoppers.
Both events have rebooked me, so we'll do it all again next year!

From this date in 1946, a song I don't think I've heard before.
21/08/2024

From this date in 1946, a song I don't think I've heard before.

from RCA Victor 20-1963 78 rpmwith Swing and Sway with Sammy KayeMusic by Irving Weiser - Lyrics by Art Kassel

Recorded today in 1950.
21/08/2024

Recorded today in 1950.

Provided to YouTube by DANCE ALL DAY Musicvertriebs GmbHLouisville Lodge Meeting · Louis Jordan & His Tympany FiveBest of Rock 'n' Roll Music: 100 Originals ...

A lovely song here with jazz flute courtesy of Wayman Carver.
20/08/2024

A lovely song here with jazz flute courtesy of Wayman Carver.

I Ain't Got Nobody (Graham - Williams - Peyton)Chick Webb And His Little ChicksChauncey Haughton (cl)Wayman Carver (fi, arr)Tommy Fulford (p)Beverly Peer (b)...

I love these guys!
19/08/2024

I love these guys!

Austin Powell and The Cats & The Fiddle sing and swing the Berlin classic "Blue Skies" featuring Tiny Grimes on the tenor guitar. Austin Powell - Vocal, Teno...

A very different version to that recorded by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in 1941! This recorded in 1955.
19/08/2024

A very different version to that recorded by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in 1941! This recorded in 1955.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupBlue Skies · The McGuire SistersDo You Remember When?℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1955 UMG Recordings, Inc.Relea...

Another from 1938. I've played this for the Barn Dance a few times, though not recently.
19/08/2024

Another from 1938. I've played this for the Barn Dance a few times, though not recently.

As it appears on the disk:MILITARY SCHOTTISCHE or BARN DANCE Kerry Mills Barn DanceByron Wolfe's OrchestraFrom side 10 of "Ye Old Time Dance Night"Decca Reco...

Recorded on this date in 1938.Such high energy!
19/08/2024

Recorded on this date in 1938.
Such high energy!

Original recorded version of the Basie standardCD audio, originally issued on 78rpm: Decca 2212 - Jumpin’ At The Woodside (Basie) by Count Basie & his Orches...

My last outside event of the season!
19/08/2024

My last outside event of the season!

Not in vintage, but I just wanted to make sure you recognise me when you see me next.
17/08/2024

Not in vintage, but I just wanted to make sure you recognise me when you see me next.

16/08/2024

Ripped directly from the original 78.

I'm looking forward to going to this for a dance. It will be a great show, and Mark's a great DJ.
16/08/2024

I'm looking forward to going to this for a dance. It will be a great show, and Mark's a great DJ.

Tickets are flying for this event so if you're uming and ahing about whether or not to pre book...do it now, you won't want to miss it I can assure you 😏🎶
The Jive Aces don't come to little old Lincoln very often so to have them on our doorstep after so long is going to be a comeback you want to be part of, let's Jive the night away! 💛
Link below -
https://www.lawnlincoln.com/event-details/the-jive-aces-feat-miss-charlotte-porter

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From my first DJ set in 2005, I’ve always loved playing music for dancers. In our own dance classes, I love playing a mix of music from the 30s - 50s and take pride in keeping the dance floor busy. When required, I am able to work within a musical genre and I am enjoying taking on more and more work at 1940s events where I compere and teach in addition to DJing.

I have extensive experience in a wide range of settings and am just as comfortable playing for a crowd of thousands as for a small birthday party. Either way, you will get the same from me: a determination to get everyone moving, whether that’s toe tapping or swingin’ out on the dance floor.

I look forward to talking to you about how I might help at your event!