[Dixielandjazz] Dixieland - Micky Band

[Roger Wade]

My 88 year old father tells me he heard this term used before World War 2 for bands like Welk's and others of that non-swinging style.  He specifically mentioned Guy Lombardo and Shep Fields to me as examples.

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Roger Wade
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On Oct 12, 2011, at 7:20 PM, Larry Walton Entertainment wrote:

> That was because of cartoon music AKA Mickey Mouse AKA Micky.  Like Lawrence Welk.  Lots of two beat times. everything about the same speed and business man bounce.  Also not really swing.  Sounds like cartoon music.
> Larry
> StL