Make Your Own Playlist With These Evergreen Swing & Jazz Songs

Jazz and swing form an ethereal combination! And you would surely agree to it. Swing Street Radio is a proud swing and big band preservation society in USA where we play the biggest jazz and swing hits of all time. You too can listen to these tracks which are soulful and are a class apart, and then add them to a special jazz and swing playlist.

Which Songs to Add?

We have accumulated only a few of the top songs from our listeners' requests which must make it to your special playlist without any second thoughts!

● What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

This single by Louis Armstrong deserves a place in every playlist. The song is mesmerizing and creates a world of its own. The mellow music and lovely lyrics accompanied by the baritone of Armstrong is an evergreen track that is loved by people of all ages. The song is penned by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss and was released in the year, 1967.

● The Girl From Ipanema by Stan Getz

The song came out in both English and Portuguese versions. Norman Gimbel penned the lyrics for the English version and Vinicius de Moraes wrote the lyrics for the Portuguese version. The song was first commercially recorded in 1962 by Pery Ribeiro and went on to win several hearts. Therefore, this one too must bag a place in your playlist.

● Song for My Father by Horace Silver

This hit song was released at the end of January 1965 and then there was no looking back for it. The album by the same name was simply inspired by a trip to Brazil that Silver had made. The title is most suitably dedicated to his father who was of Portuguese origin. This lyrical composition went on to become one of the greatest mainstream hits that definitely deserves our reverence even today.

● Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) by Benny Goodman

When talking about jazz, swing, or big band, our playlist simply cannot do without Benny Goodman. One of the forerunners of this elite genre, Goodman’s this song went on to be one of the biggest hits so far. It was released on 28th February 1936 and was written by Louis Prima. The song has been performed as an instrumental piece as well and has rightfully found a place in the hearts of millions.

● So What by Miles Davis

This song happens to be the very first track of the 1959 album titled ‘Kind of Blue’. The American trumpeter Miles Davis set the trend for modal jazz with this one. The song begins with an introduction of piano and bass which is undoubtedly a masterpiece. So What is one of the evergreen tracks that had in 2021 found a place in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

● My Funny Valentine by Chet Baker

The song became a jazz standard with over 1300 album appearances and was widely performed by over 600 artists. Among these artists, Chet Baker was one whose version became a hit. You must add this one to your playlist as well.

● God Bless the Child by Billie Holiday

One of the oldest releases that dates back to 1942, this one track will surely have your heart. Written by Arthur Herzog Jr. and Billie Holiday in 1939, it was recorded by Billie Holiday in 1941. This is a masterpiece and deserves a big round of applause for its amazing lyrics and music.

Tips to Make Your Own Playlist

1. If you have no idea about jazz or swing then you must begin by reading about them.

2. Start searching for the type of jazz songs that you might like. For example, jazz songs that are for dancing, romance, heartbreak, etc.

3. Look up the songs that you like on the internet.

4. Download the songs on your device and create a separate playlist.

5. Keep on adding to this playlist each time you like a swing or jazz track.

Voila! You are done. Play it whenever or wherever you want to!

Final Words:

Tune in to Swing Street Radio to listen to an endless collection of swing and jazz tracks. Here, you can even leave a song request with us which we shall play in time. Our music radio station for swing and big band music USA happens to be your pal in every set of emotions, be it happiness, sadness, disappointment, romance, or any other. We have several songs to set your mood right! Besides, you can listen to all these songs and then make a special playlist of your most loved jazz and swing songs on your phone or laptop.