Topsy
Count Basie Orchestra, Count Basie & His Orchestra, Count Basie
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10 facts about this song
Jazz Background"Topsy" is an iconic jazz song performed by the Count Basie Orchestra. Count Basie, an American jazz pianist and bandleader, is one of the all-time influential figures in jazz history.
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Release PeriodThe track "Topsy" was released in 1937 during the era of 'Swing,' when jazz was at its peak popularity.
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Composition CreditEven though it's largely associated with Count Basie, the song was actually composed by Edgar Battle and Eddie Durham.
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Pioneering RecordThe version of "Topsy" recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra was ground-breaking at its release as it extended jazz music from its traditional three-minute length to a longer format.
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Hit ChartsFollowing its release, "Topsy" scaled up to number 27 on the pop charts, substantiating Count Basie's success and popularity.
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Replayable Nature"Topsy" is considered timeless in the jazz genre due to its exhaustive and improvisative nature, making it a favorite for replay among jazz aficionados even today.
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Inspiration SourceThe song was an inspiration for many future compositions and arrangements in the jazz world. It's said to have set a template for how Swing music can be structured and played.
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Pop Culture Appearance"Topsy" has found a place in modern pop culture; it is part of the soundtrack in the game "Mafia 2," transporting players to the jazz age era.
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Signature Style"Topsy" is representative of Count Basie's signature style known as 'jumping beat,' marked by a strong rhythm section that supports more complex melodic lines.
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Grammy Hall of Fame"Topsy" by Count Basie Orchestra was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1985 - a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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