Nothing ignites the dance floor like the right Swing tune—whether you're a Lindy Hopper flying through aerials or a Jitterbug fan nailing those fast footwork patterns. Here’s a curated list of timeless and modern tracks that’ll keep your feet moving and the crowd cheering.
Classic Big Band Bangers
1
"Jumpin' at the Woodside"
Count Basie Orchestra
Fast Lindy Showstopper
2
"Sing Sing Sing"
Benny Goodman
Jitterbug Iconic
3
"Shiny Stockings"
Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie
Smooth Bluesy
Modern Swing Revivals
1
"The Jitterbug Stroll"
The Jive Aces
Upbeat Crowd-Pleaser
2
"Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Miss Thing"
Caro Emerald
Electro-Swing Playful
3
"Bach to the Future"
Swingrowers
Fusion Creative
Hidden Gems for Advanced Dancers
1
"T'aint What You Do"
Jimmie Lunceford
Syncopated Challenging
2
"Six Appeal"
Sidney Bechet
New Orleans Swing Soulful
Pro Tip: Mix tempos! Start with mid-tempo tracks like "Shiny Stockings" to warm up, then escalate to fiery numbers like "Jumpin' at the Woodside" to challenge dancers.
