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Story Behind The Song
Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers’ “Swing The Mood” was a joyful celebration of rock ’n’ roll nostalgia, bringing together familiar melodies from the 1940s and 1950s in an energetic dance-floor medley. Released in 1989, the recording introduced a new generation of listeners to classic swing and early rock ’n’ roll, using modern production techniques to give vintage recordings a fresh, party-ready appeal.
Created by British DJ and producer John Pickles, working with the Mastermixers, the track combines snippets of well-known songs with a driving beat and carefully timed transitions. Familiar musical phrases appear in quick succession, creating a continuous flow that encourages listeners to recognise each tune while enjoying the overall rhythm. The result is less a conventional song than a cleverly assembled musical journey through several decades of popular entertainment.
The medley draws on the big-band swing of the 1940s and the exuberant rock ’n’ roll of the following decade, reflecting a renewed interest in retro music and dance culture during the late 1980s. Its playful approach makes the past feel immediate and accessible, while the seamless mixing gives the recording a distinctly contemporary character.
Jive Bunny became known for this combination of nostalgic source material and modern dance production, appealing to audiences who enjoyed both familiar classics and upbeat party music. “Swing The Mood” established the project’s signature formula, demonstrating how older recordings could be reimagined for a new audience.
With its infectious rhythm, recognisable melodies and celebratory spirit, “Swing The Mood” remains a lively snapshot of late-eighties nostalgia, proving that great tunes can cross generations and keep dance floors moving.
The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK singles chart on 5th August 1989.
UK 7'' SLEEVE COVERS
Shown below are the picture sleeve covers (front and back) for the UK release of this single. If no cover sleeve was issued in the UK, we will display another country’s picture sleeve.
UK 7'' TRACK LISTING
| A-Side | Swing The Mood (Single Version) (4:05) (Various Artists) Produced By Andy Pickles, Les Hemstock |
| B-Side | Glen Miller Medley (The JB Edit) (3:55) (Various Artists) Produced By Andy Pickles, Les Hemstock |
CHART PERFORMANCE (80s Chart only)
| UK Top 40 Chart Run [17 Weeks] – 22nd July 1989 – 4th November 1989 |
OFFICIALLY RELEASED VERSIONS
All officially released versions that appeared in the 80s:-
- Swing The Mood (Single Version) (4:03)
- Swing The Mood (Extended Mix) (6:00)
- Swing The Mood (Dance Hall Version) (6:18)
- Swing The Mood (Album Version) (4:48)
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OFFICIAL VIDEO
SONG LYRICS
Come on everybody
C’C’Come on everybody
[“In The Mood”]
[Instrumental]
[Rock Around The Clock]
One-two, one-two
One-o-one-o-one
One, two, three o’clock, four o’clock rock
Five, six, seven o’clock, eight o’clock rock
Nine, ten, eleven o’clock, twelve o’clock rock
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight
Put your glad rags on, join me hon’
We’ll have some fun while the clock strikes one
We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight
We’re gonna rock, rock, rock, ’till the broad daylight
We’re gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight
[Rock-A-Beatin’ Boogie]
Ra-Ra-Rock, rock, rock everybody
Roll, roll, roll, everybody
Rock, rock, rock, everybody
Roll, roll, roll, everybody
Rock, rock, rock, everybody
Rock-a-beatin’ boogie beat
[Tutti Frutti]
W-w-whop, whop
Whop bop b-luma
Wa whop bop b-luma
Wa whop bop b-luma b-lop bam bam bam
(Eh) bam (eh) bam (eh-eh-eh-eh)
(Eh) bam (eh) bam
(Eh-eh-eh-eh-eh)
[Wake Up Little Susie]
Wake up little Susie, wake up
Wake up little Susie, wake up
We’re both been sound asleep
Wake up, little Susie, and weep
The movie’s over, It’s 4 o’clock, and we’re in trouble deep
Wake up, little Susie
Wake up, little Susie
We gotta go home (Woo, woo, w-woo, w-woo)
[Hound Dog]
You ain’t nothing but a hound dog
Crying all the time
You ain’t nothing but a hound dog
Crying all the time
We’ll you ain’t ever caught a rabbit
And you’re ain’t no friend of mine
[Shake, Rattle And Roll]
Shake-shake-shake
Shake, rattle and roll, I said
Shake, rattle and roll, I said
Shake, rattle and roll, I said
Shake, rattle and roll
[All Shook Up]
Uh, well, a-bless of my soul, what’s wrong with me?
I’m itchin’ like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I’m actin’ wild as a bug
I’m in love, I’m all shook up
[Jailhouse Rock]
Wa-war
Warden threw a party in the county jail
The prison band was here and they began the wail
The band was jumping and the joint began the swing
You should’ve heard those knocked out jailbirds singing
Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock
Everybody in the whole cell block
Was dancing to the jailhouse rock
[At The Hop]
Bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah
At the Hop, hop, hop-hop-hop
[Tutti Frutti]
W-w-whop, whop
Whop bop b-luma
Wa whop bop b-luma
Wa whop bop b-luma b-lop bam bam
[“In The Mood” Reprise 1]
[Instrumental]
[Pennsylvania 6-5000]
Pennsylvania six-five thousand
Pennsylvania six-five thousand
[Little Brown Jug]
[Instrumental]
[“In The Mood” Reprise 2]
[Instrumental]
Written By Various Artists
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