#Swing

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Adding a Spotify link for anyone who wants to hear this stunning late 50s recording of a big band jazz/swing classic 👍.

Woody Herman - “Woodchoppers Ball” Big Bands of the Swinging Years Song released in 1958. Compilation released in 1971. Jazz / Swing / Big Band     

Woody Herman was one of the most prolific jazzmen of the 20th century. A clarinetist and saxophonist at age 12, he picked up the skills to be a blues singer and at age 23 was leading his first band on Decca, one of the 20th century’s most prolific record labels.

In 1939, Herman’s band struck its first hit with “Woodchoppers Ball,” but the success did not come immediately. Decca had to re-release it a number of times before it became a giant smash, eventually selling over five million copies. Perhaps this song was ahead of its time.

But this isn’t the original recording of “Woodchoppers Ball”. No, this recording is from nearly 20 years later, when Herman and the legendary Tito Puente decided to record an album together called Herman’s Heat & Puente’s Beat. But don’t get your hopes up, because Mr. Puente is absent from this particular recording.

However, this is still a masterful piece of big band jazz, better than the original, in my estimation, and around 80 seconds longer, too. With a band that boasts sixteen members(!), Herman and company do a wonderful job of alternating between loud splashes of furious sound and calmer, isolated solos.

The real treat, however, is the final push, when the band builds from just Major Holley’s double bass rhythm and Al Planck’s light piano twinkles to a full roar. The original rhythm that opens the song is reintroduced and gradually, each remaining member passionately reenters the fray, resulting in a breathtaking and powerful wealth of satisfying, finger-snappin’ sound.

One of the greatest big band songs ever made. Astoundingly good.

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Oh, this is incredible.

Improv swing dance to a Todrick Hall song?

And they killed it!

ETA *thanks to the people who pointed out my oops. Idk why I said RuPaul??!

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Bear likes to swing

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today's warm up: The long abandoned swing finds a new friend/Crows knowing how to play is still so amazing to me

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Some Island Living Pack Conversions and More - for The Sims 2

I did this for a commission :) A bunch of 4to2 conversions from Sims 4 Island Living Pack but also some items from Wedding Stories and Growing Together. All recolors included. You will find a complete list of the items under the cut. A collection file is also included.

Not a big fan of making previews when the items are so many so please forgive me ahahah.

DOWNLOAD HERE

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List of the converted items:

TS4 Island Living Pack

Montane Slatted Doors

The Bug Kahuna Sliding Doors

The Cudgel 7 Sliding Door

The ‘Put A Screen On It’ Screen Door

Windy Whale Sliding Doors

Bermuda Triangle Double Arch

Bewitching Wicker Counter

Shelflessness Skiihaw Recycling

The Islander Trellis

The ‘Look No Further’ Dresser

The ‘Well Dressed’ Dresser

Receptacle of Debrises

Tropical Rump Respite

Mother Nature’s Lava Sink

Kaleidoscope

Island Inspired Banners

Sea Grifter Floor Light

Plumeria Illuminated Table Lamp

Canopy Candle

Swing A Lot Wood Swing

Whale Wave Riding Dreams

Cascade Lendant Light Trio

Scuba Pro Emporium Shelf Unit

Sulani Volcanic BBQ Searer

Chair Box Ottoman

Bobobo Bongo Effect

TS4 Wedding Stories Pack

Exotic Elegant Lamp

Lone Candle In The Hall

Live Laugh Well Loved Lamp

TS4 Growing Together Pack

Attention Worthy Floor Mirror

Attention Worthy Wall Mirror

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