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When reading Peter's postings you have to do a bit of interpreting...

Oh, OK. I didn't see it, I'm used to hyperlinks being underlined.

Someone mentioned to me that she heard a swinging song by Lisa Eckdahl, a Swedish singer, and then I just saw her referred to on a Yehoodi thread. Does she have some danceable stuff?

Zot wrote:Mike, that "Everyman's Guide to The Lindy" thing is hilarious. Thanks for posting it.

What are you talking about? I don't see it on this thread...

... That said, the dude rocks. It looks like a good number of your favorites are on his "The Best of" (Verve) album, also one of the most wide-spread that I've seen in the scene. How are you playing his music if you don't have a record yet? -FF Oh, I have a couple Slim Gaillard CDs, Laugh...

I think our best discussions are when we discuss music. So let me pick another artist to discuss: Slim Gaillard. I play these songs: 8, 9 and 10 (179 BPM) Atomic Cocktail (127) Flat Foot Floogie (176) Groovy Juice Jive (152) Jump Session (167) Jumpin at the Record Shop (127) Potatoe Chips (140) (my ...

Sounds fun... what are the rules?

Peter, I think we're going to just have to agree to disagree whether Barbara Morrison plays Lindy Hop music, etc. thats fine, but how about explain to me what credibility you have? so that I may learn from you and understand where your opinion comes from. You could Perhaps even change my mind. I'm ...

Kalman-
I'm wondering, do you have a problem with listing your name and location so it can show up on the left?
-Ron

Well, kudos to you both.

Yes, the interesting thing is that the backlash, as near I could tell, was more people voting with their feet and staying away, or talking to Meeshi directly, rather than people posting on the forum.

Jesse, I think this board has been quite a success so far. Lots of people are posting and saying interesting things. Thanks for starting it!

I'm not sure. I almost hate to speculate, but maybe its some sort of power or control thing. The guys in the Lindy scene like to be running the show?

Peter, I think we're going to just have to agree to disagree whether Barbara Morrison plays Lindy Hop music, etc. I do appreciate your opinions on here, I've always thought you have a reasoned, respectful approach to your postings and I know you like and dance to all types of music. since I've been ...

Its a great song. I played it a lot a few years ago, but I've been giving it a rest these days. I remember even hearing one of our local DJs playing that song as his token "groove" song. Anyway, good choice for a theme song!