**"Lindy Hop Playlist Essentials: Must-Have Songs for Smooth Moves"**

Every Lindy Hopper knows that the right music can make or break a dance. Whether you're practicing at home, jamming at a social, or competing on stage, having a killer playlist is essential. Here’s a curated selection of must-have songs that capture the spirit, rhythm, and energy of Lindy Hop—guaranteed to keep your feet moving and your heart swinging!

Classic Big Band Swing

These timeless tracks from the golden era of swing are the backbone of any Lindy Hop playlist.

• "Sing, Sing, Sing" – Benny Goodman
• "Jumpin' at the Woodside" – Count Basie
• "Shiny Stockings" – Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie
• "Flying Home" – Lionel Hampton
• "Tuxedo Junction" – Glenn Miller

Up-Tempo Burners

When you want to push your limits and dance with fiery energy, these fast-paced tracks deliver.

• "Cottontail" – Duke Ellington
• "Stompin' at the Savoy" – Chick Webb
• "Lester Leaps In" – Count Basie
• "Air Mail Special" – Benny Goodman
• "Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop" – Lionel Hampton

Smooth & Groovy Blues

Perfect for those sultry, slow drag moments or when you want to add some soul to your dancing.

• "Every Day I Have the Blues" – Joe Williams & Count Basie
• "Stormy Monday" – T-Bone Walker
• "Kansas City Blues" – Big Joe Turner
• "Roll 'Em Pete" – Pete Johnson & Big Joe Turner
• "Honeysuckle Rose" – Fats Waller

Modern Swing Gems

Contemporary artists keeping the Lindy Hop spirit alive with fresh, danceable tunes.

• "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" – The Manhattan Transfer
• "Jump Through the Window" – Royal Crown Revue
• "Zoot Suit Riot" – Cherry Poppin' Daddies
• "Minnie the Moocher" – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• "That’s Right" – Jonathan Stout & His Campus Five

Jazzy Vocal Standards

For those moments when you want to sway to smooth, melodic vocals.

• "All of Me" – Billie Holiday
• "Ain't Misbehavin'" – Fats Waller
• "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" – Duke Ellington & Ella Fitzgerald
• "Sweet Georgia Brown" – Brother Bones & His Shadows
• "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" – The Andrews Sisters