In the early 90’s, a few cats from Los Angeles, CA decided that it was a good time to pick up some brass and wingtips, get on stage, and re-introduce the world to swing music in a whole new way. The birth of Gangsta Bop, on an album so-named, was released to the masses in 1991 by Royal Crown Revue. This episode of Club Topsy Radio is a celebration of a musical style that spawned a new genre and interest that still lives today.
Grab your fedoras, zoot suits, Stacy Adams’ dance shoes, and zipguns. Here’s what you’re in for:
Royal Crown Revue – Walkin’ Like Brando
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Go Daddy-O
Big Time Operator – The Game
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – Brown Derby Jump
Big Town Playboys – Doopin’
Indigo Swing – The Indigo Swing
Atomic Fireballs – Pango Pango
Red & The Red Hots – Boogie Man
Squirrel Nut Zippers – I’ve Found a New Baby
The Flying Neutrinos – Mr Zoot Suit
The Swingtips – Vamanos, Los Gatos
The Chazz Cats – Come and Get It
Lavay Smith – Everyone’s Talkin’ ‘Bout Miss Thing
Lucky Strikes – It’s a Beautiful Thing
Lee Press On & The Nails – Sing, Sing, Sing (Live)
I’ve included the links I could to albums and/or tracks available on Amazon.com for the featured tracks.
