What good is melody, what good is music
If it ain't possessin' something sweet
It ain't the melody, it ain't the music
There's something else that makes the tune complete
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing
It makes no diff'rence if it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm ev'rything you got
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
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It Don't Mean a Thing
Artist: Herman Brood
Album: The Ballroom Mix
Song Length: 2:30
George's Thoughts: Here's a trivia question: How many recordings of this song has Ella Fitzgerald done? Answer: not as many as Duke Ellington! It's one of his 16 most requested songs. Unfortunately, most versions (by any artist) are either too slow or too fast for Quickstep. Also found on "Best of Quickstep Music," Ross Mitchell's "30 Top Quicksteps" and "The Ultimate Ballroom Album 4." Most versions are instrumentals, but some vocals exist.
Song Lyrics:
Dance: Quickstep
Bars per Minute: 50
This song has slightly challenging tempo such as pauses in the music that might make it unsuitable for teaching situations or novice dancers.
This is a strict tempo piece. Tempo speed meets IDSF competition regulations.
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This record last updated Wed, Sep 20, 2006