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The Brian Setzer Orchestra
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Brian Setzer (born April 10, 1959 in New York) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter whose popular big band orchestra is most appreciated commercially for their swinging take on Christmas holiday classics.
Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America’s attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, “
Rock This Town” (#9) and “Stray Cat Strut” (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant ‘N Rave, which included the two successful singles “(She’s) Sexy + 17” (#5), and “I Won’t Stand In Your Way” (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, “Jump, Jive, and Wail” around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies’ “Zoot Suit Riot” had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats’ break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band ‘68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America’s attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, “
Rock This Town” (#9) and “Stray Cat Strut” (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant ‘N Rave, which included the two successful singles “(She’s) Sexy + 17” (#5), and “I Won’t Stand In Your Way” (#35).In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, “Jump, Jive, and Wail” around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies’ “Zoot Suit Riot” had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats’ break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band ‘68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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The Dirty Boogie
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Boogie Woogie Christmas
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Dig That Crazy Christmas
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Jump Jive An' Wail
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This Cat's On A Hot Tin Roof
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Rock This Town
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Sleepwalk
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Americano
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You're The Boss
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Let's Live It Up
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Switchblade 327
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Pennsylvania 6-5000
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This Old House
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Since I Don't Have You
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Nosey Joe
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Caravan
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Shoutbox
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Kasimsel wrote:
There is one big problem with his music.. I just can't decide which song I like the most. :D
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Black_Sandman wrote:
Yeah, jazz
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Played the entire new album today at work, wonderful songwriting!!!!!!!!!!
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Flare_Fiona wrote:
О thanks Brian! Very cool music! )))
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trentman359 wrote:
Brian Setzer = Great Guitarist
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felipebozo wrote:
i'ts funny how people really listen to the christmas things at the time ... kind of obvious, but quite interesting ...
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Maste90 wrote:
How's the new album?
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
front row tonight, got a guitar pic, and oh did I mention Setzer can shred the fuck out of his guitar!!!! Wonderful show, a highlight of 2009 for sure!!! :D
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tonibluss wrote:
Valeu Brian!
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aass555 wrote:
Song of lonely avenue is amazing!
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letsburnholes wrote:
Biggest music surprise of the year was finding a new Brian Setzer Orchestra album at Target. Loving it!
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Maste90 wrote:
postmodernism
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Woorcy wrote:
available at Itunes and Amazon, get it while its hot! or wait until October and buy the whole album for a reasonable price......
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Woorcy wrote:
Yet again two singles! I don't know what the world will come to.................................attans.
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Woorcy wrote:
2 new singles! My head implodes of epicness................................................ oj.
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Just bought tickets for the Chicago show!!! Can not wait!!! :D
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Rocker1957 wrote:
Long live Brian Setzer and Stray Cats Pure Rockabilly !!!
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Z3R0FiR3 wrote:
My photo teacher loved this band. He played their music a lot and knew a buncha info about them.
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luan_hb wrote:
TBST is from another world. Really, I mean, how many global rockabilly bands do you have as a referee point besides Stray Cats? Almost none. Long live to Brian Setzer!
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RettaBaretta wrote:
I say cool, baby, cool!!!
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