Freshly Squeezed Jukebox | Elle & The Pocket Belles - Dancing with the Devil (Audio) #electroswing @FreshlySqueezedJukebox | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
More than just a seasonal HALLOWEEN track destined for ELECTRO SWING playlists, this is a brilliantly crafted Klezmer-influenced tale of DANCING WITH THE DEVIL. Taken from their debut album - OUT NOW! idol-io.ffm.to/whatsagirltodo
Now available on Limited Edition Clear Red Vinyl! Get yours here: freshlysqueezedmusic.bandcamp.com/album/whats-a-girl-to-do
It beautifully showcases the girls' tight vocal harmonies, accomplished backing band and tongue in cheek lyrics. The story-telling of the twin verse structure unexpectedly giving way to a wicked double time swing chorus reveals real jazz sophistication as anticipation builds for their debut album.
Watch the official MV here: youtube.com/watch?v=D2_Eq-2uO0s
Listen to the official Elle & The Pocket Belles playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1fIU72-EgAxfh6uALNIUzAYKkHCnMLja&si=P6gN_It9kE14pHyY
LYRICS:
I'm gonna tell to you a story about a man I know
A stranger from another town
They say he is a traveller with a blackened soul
They say he's gonna bring me down
I met him in the shadows of a smoky bar
His face was hidden out of sight
He pulled me close and whispered in a silky voice
He said "you're dancing with the devil tonight"
There was something 'bout the way he took my shaking hand
And pulled me out across the floor
There was fire in his laughter and a gleam in his eye
Desire hit like never before
He moved just like a serpent, softly smooth and quick
My body shivered with delight
He asked me what a girl like me was doing here
I said "I'm dancing with the devil tonight"
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me baby; give it all that you've got
The rhythm's cool and the bass is hot
Swing for me baby 'til the break of day
When demons hide away
Hit me with a shot of sin
On the rocks with a little gin
Temptation cannot be denied
So open up the gates and step inside
So gentlemen and ladies let me tell you my tale
I'd fallen for the shadow man
He took me on journey that would make you frail
He took me to a darker land
There was enticement in his eyes
And a danger in the air
One look and he would give you a fright
He had me in a spin and fear was creeping in
I'm dancing with the devil tonight
Indulgence took me over like a sickness deep within
My tired body craved for more (more)
I knew I had to leave him but my feet pulled me back
When I tried to walk on out that door
He laughed aloud and shouted "Don't you know who I am?
There's no use putting up a fight
You shouldn't sell your soul to the gambling man
You're dancing with the devil tonight"
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me baby; give it all that you've got
The rhythm's cool and the bass is hot
Swing for me baby 'til the break of day
When demons hide away
Hit me with a shot of sin
On the rocks with a little gin
Temptation cannot be denied
So open up the gates and step inside
(Da da da ba da dee)
Swing with me
Da da da ba da dee, Da da da ba da dee, Da da da ba da dee
Swing with me (Da da da ba da dee)
And the devil will set you free (Da da da ba da dee)
Swing with me (hit me with a shot of sin)
Da da da ba da dee, Da da da ba da dee (on the rocks with a little gin)
Temptation cannot be denied
So open up the gates and step inside
Swing with me
Swing with me
And the devil will set you free
Swing with me
Swing with me
Open up the gates and step inside
Words by Phillippa Herrick
To hear more from FRESHLY SQUEEZED check out the Freshly Squeezed - Top 25 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71E419A06875A682
© Copyright: 2023 Freshly Squeezed
℗ Production: 2023 Freshly Squeezed
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FRESHLY SQUEEZED are "world leaders in putting a modern dance music spin on vintage records" (Mixmag) - we are the independent British label behind the award-winning compilation series, night club and live events including WHITE MINK - "Electro swings first landmark moment" - and ground-breaking brands like the world's first ELECTRO SWING Club (London), ELECTRO BLUES or VINTAGE REMIX (with Island Records). We have released music and compilations from artists including SWINGROWERS, CUT CAPERS, ODD CHAP, LITTLE VIOLET, JAMIE BERRY, SWING REPUBLIC, JFB, MISTA TRICK and many, many more. Promoting sell-out UK shows by artists including CARAVAN PALACE and PAROV STELAR. The label has always led the way in fusing vintage influences with a contemporary twist. Yay!
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More than just a seasonal HALLOWEEN track destined for ELECTRO SWING playlists, this is a brilliantly crafted Klezmer-influenced tale of DANCING WITH THE DEVIL. Taken from their debut album - OUT NOW! idol-io.ffm.to/whatsagirltodo
Now available on Limited Edition Clear Red Vinyl! Get yours here: freshlysqueezedmusic.bandcamp.com/album/whats-a-girl-to-do
It beautifully showcases the girls' tight vocal harmonies, accomplished backing band and tongue in cheek lyrics. The story-telling of the twin verse structure unexpectedly giving way to a wicked double time swing chorus reveals real jazz sophistication as anticipation builds for their debut album.
Watch the official MV here: youtube.com/watch?v=D2_Eq-2uO0s
Listen to the official Elle & The Pocket Belles playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1fIU72-EgAxfh6uALNIUzAYKkHCnMLja&si=P6gN_It9kE14pHyY
LYRICS:
I'm gonna tell to you a story about a man I know
A stranger from another town
They say he is a traveller with a blackened soul
They say he's gonna bring me down
I met him in the shadows of a smoky bar
His face was hidden out of sight
He pulled me close and whispered in a silky voice
He said "you're dancing with the devil tonight"
There was something 'bout the way he took my shaking hand
And pulled me out across the floor
There was fire in his laughter and a gleam in his eye
Desire hit like never before
He moved just like a serpent, softly smooth and quick
My body shivered with delight
He asked me what a girl like me was doing here
I said "I'm dancing with the devil tonight"
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me baby; give it all that you've got
The rhythm's cool and the bass is hot
Swing for me baby 'til the break of day
When demons hide away
Hit me with a shot of sin
On the rocks with a little gin
Temptation cannot be denied
So open up the gates and step inside
So gentlemen and ladies let me tell you my tale
I'd fallen for the shadow man
He took me on journey that would make you frail
He took me to a darker land
There was enticement in his eyes
And a danger in the air
One look and he would give you a fright
He had me in a spin and fear was creeping in
I'm dancing with the devil tonight
Indulgence took me over like a sickness deep within
My tired body craved for more (more)
I knew I had to leave him but my feet pulled me back
When I tried to walk on out that door
He laughed aloud and shouted "Don't you know who I am?
There's no use putting up a fight
You shouldn't sell your soul to the gambling man
You're dancing with the devil tonight"
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me
Swing for me baby; give it all that you've got
The rhythm's cool and the bass is hot
Swing for me baby 'til the break of day
When demons hide away
Hit me with a shot of sin
On the rocks with a little gin
Temptation cannot be denied
So open up the gates and step inside
(Da da da ba da dee)
Swing with me
Da da da ba da dee, Da da da ba da dee, Da da da ba da dee
Swing with me (Da da da ba da dee)
And the devil will set you free (Da da da ba da dee)
Swing with me (hit me with a shot of sin)
Da da da ba da dee, Da da da ba da dee (on the rocks with a little gin)
Temptation cannot be denied
So open up the gates and step inside
Swing with me
Swing with me
And the devil will set you free
Swing with me
Swing with me
Open up the gates and step inside
Words by Phillippa Herrick
To hear more from FRESHLY SQUEEZED check out the Freshly Squeezed - Top 25 Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL71E419A06875A682
© Copyright: 2023 Freshly Squeezed
℗ Production: 2023 Freshly Squeezed
___________________
FRESHLY SQUEEZED are "world leaders in putting a modern dance music spin on vintage records" (Mixmag) - we are the independent British label behind the award-winning compilation series, night club and live events including WHITE MINK - "Electro swings first landmark moment" - and ground-breaking brands like the world's first ELECTRO SWING Club (London), ELECTRO BLUES or VINTAGE REMIX (with Island Records). We have released music and compilations from artists including SWINGROWERS, CUT CAPERS, ODD CHAP, LITTLE VIOLET, JAMIE BERRY, SWING REPUBLIC, JFB, MISTA TRICK and many, many more. Promoting sell-out UK shows by artists including CARAVAN PALACE and PAROV STELAR. The label has always led the way in fusing vintage influences with a contemporary twist. Yay!
If you read this far, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE here:
youtube.com/channel/UCfEUavM-39hu2TlowIFu3yg?sub_confirmation=1
Or join us on our other main (video) channel here:
youtube.com/user/freshlysqueezedmusic/?sub_confirmation=1
freshlysqueezedmusic.com
Tags: [#electroswing, #retro, #newretro]
