LeesKeys Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Beach music and shagging are very popular in my part of the country (southeast). I have never liked beach music, but would be interested in any suggestions for other tunes which would be good to play for shagging. My band includes guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, and female vocalist. Someone suggested Delbert McClinton's Take Me To The River . Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Something tells me you're talking about something other than the definition of "shagging" that I'm familiar with. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Something tells me you're talking about something other than the definition of "shagging" that I'm familiar with. Ya I had to look it up.,, also a different definition of what I consider beach music as well. Carolina Shag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Shag dancing is closely related to West Coast Swing dancing, so the music would be similar. Same general "feel" rhythmically as Beach Music. Most popular songs for shag (NC-SC) dancing Band sites - check out what they play. The Embers Band The Tams Another shag song list Top 50 Shag Dance songs of 2011 Note: the music should not be played too fast - most of the body motion in the dance is from waist down (I heard it expressed that the dancer should be able to dance without spilling the beer in his hand). BTW, our good friend BluesKeys on this forum plays keys for the Embers, and they will be playing 7p to 8:30p Saturday, June 22, at Union Point in New Bern. Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 This always helps me set the mood for a good shag. [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjC-vkQlwWk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 ROTFL - and certainly NOT the definition of it out here in Oz - That topic heading was a real coffee snorter!! There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Right. I was thinking that if you're looking for good shagging tunes, start with Barry White and go from there. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluzeyone Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Alright..Im 50% dago and 50% Irish..I gotta dive into this kinky weird thread!! Lol!! I say..slap on some grease and funkify your status. Brickhouse...Cissy Strut(any meters)I Wish, Master Blaster, Superstition,...ect...Also don't underestimate the hip propelling power of a slow raunchy blues......oh...and always " shag" responsibly... "A good mix is subjective to one's cilia." http://hitnmiss.yolasite.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettymike Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Here is the correct song for shaggin > Brett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesKeys Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 OK, my question was more serious than most of these answers. Still there's a good RHYTHM to Strokin'...I'm Strokin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 OK, my question was more serious than most of these answers. The real answer is swing songs like: Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy 634-5789 Shaggin' On The Boulevard Under The Boardwalk Don't Let The Green Grass Fool Ya I Love Beach Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analogaddict Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Shaggin' On The Boulevard Is that really legal?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks for the plug Moodyblues keys. Anything with a shuffle beat like Delbert McClinton GIVIN it Up For Your Love, Louisiana, Sandy Beaches, Maybe Someday Baby, Roll The Dice. Motown, Temptations Lady Soul, My Girl, OC Smith Brenda, I'm In Love, check out our website. Main thing is groove, can't be to fast or to slow. Perfect place is 120-135 bpm Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thank you, Jimmy @ Lee: Show up at Union Point Park in New Bern Saturday, 22 June (before 7, their last show drew a lot of people for the New Bern area) - and hear shag music done right, by a group that has been doing it for over 50 years. The Embers is also a family friendly show. Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Oh. I was going to suggest Ravel's Bolero but nevermind. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Don't Let The Green Grass Fool Ya Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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