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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #15: The Raggle Taggle

14.06.2010 by Chris

Drummer Clifford “Boots” Douglas led his 12-piece big band Boots & His Buddies during the 30s in the area of San Antonio, Texas, playing for dancers.

Although it was a “territory” band (only performing locally), they recorded 42 songs for the Bluebird label.

The Raggle Taggle is a hard swinging tune in a minor key, perfect for Balboa dancing. If you don't own this song, buy it immediately, it's a gem!

Boots And His Buddies 1937-1938

Title: The Raggle Taggle
Artist: Boots & His Buddies
Recorded: 17.09.1937
Tempo: 208 bpm
Dance: Balboa, Lindy Hop

Click the link to download the song from: Amazon

You can find the songs of the series also on my Spotify playlist.
Official hashtag of the series: #djcsotw

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Filed Under: Music, Song of the Week Tagged With: Balboa, DJ Chrisbe, Jazz, Lindy Hop, Swing, Swing DJ'ing

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