How to Buy Jitterbug Music
The Jitterbug became popular in the 1940s and 50s when the big band era was swinging high. These steps will suggest great places to look for Jitterbug music and some great resources that can teach you about the dance.
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Research the origins and rise of the dance and the music that goes with it. Streetswing.com is a great place to learn all about the music and dances from the Jitterbug era of the 1940s and 50s.
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Call or visit your local music store and ask to see their big band and swing collection. Cab Calloway is the name most associated with the Jitterbug and the music that makes it swing.
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Look online at your favorite shopping sites, like Amazon and Yahoo! Shopping. To save money, check out Ebay. As with all auction sites, verify the integrity of the seller before sending or transferring any money.
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Visit a music download site to find Jitterbug music at a great price. Many sites offer downloads for under a $1 each. Check to make sure the site is operating appropriately before using their services.
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Rent the DVD "Swing Kids" with Sean Patrick Leonard, Barbara Hershey and Kenneth Branaugh to see some of the most exciting jitterbugging ever recorded on film.
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Talk with people you know from the generation of big band and swing. They are sure to be a great resource for specific artists and bands; they might even have some old records lying around to share with you.
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