Hooked on Swing

Hooked on Swing
Studio album by
Larry Elgart and his Manhattan Swing Orchestra
Released1982
Recorded1982
StudioRCA Studios, New York NY
Genre
Length39:17
LabelRCA
Producer
Larry Elgart and his Manhattan Swing Orchestra chronology
Hooked on Swing
(1982) 		Hooked on Swing 2
(1983)

Hooked on Swing is an album produced by Larry Elgart in 1982 for K-tel International and released by RCA Records.

Origins

K-tel had scored a major success with the release in 1981 of Hooked on Classics, a classical crossover album recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Louis Clark. The album consisted of medleys of familiar themes in classical music. K-tel recorded a similar medley album of swing music in Australia, titled "Switched on Swing," and pitched it to RCA. RCA declined, but suggested the concept be pursued with Larry Elgart. He agreed to produce a recording of swing medleys.[1] K-tel announced its plans for Hooked on Swing in May 1982, and the album, credited to Larry Elgart and His Manhattan Swing Orchestra, was recorded and released later that month.[2]

Reception and sales

With a half million sales in the three months after the album was released, Hooked on Swing was RIAA-certified gold in July 1982.[3] It rose to a high of No. 24 after spending nine weeks on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, and stayed on the chart for 37 weeks.

In July 1982, Billboard reported that "Larry Elgart's 'Hooked on Swing' collection is currently climbing the top 30. Hip industry insiders may think the medley craze is old hat, but evidently word hasn't filtered down to the public, which is still buying them in a big way."[4]

In January 1985, Hooked on Swing was certified platinum, with a million sales.[5]

The lead off track of the album, titled "Hooked on Swing," was released as a single, and began a climb up the music charts in June 1982. It spent nine weeks on the Billboard Top 50 Adult Contemporary chart, rising to No. 20 by July 27, 1982.

Sequel

The success of Hooked on Swing prompted K-tel and Elgart to produce a sequel, Hooked on Swing 2, released in February 1983. It debuted at No. 161 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, rising as high as No. 127, and fell off the chart by June.

Hooked on Swing track listing

Track Title Time
1 "Hooked on Swing" 6:34
2 "Hooked on Big Bands" 6:50
3 "Hooked on a Star" 6:39
4 "Hooked on Astaire” 6:35
5 "Hooked on the Blue(s)" 6:12
6 "Hooked on Broadway" 6:27

Full track listing

  1. Hooked On Swing
  2. Hooked On Big Bands
  3. Hooked On A Star
  4. Hooked On Astaire
  5. Hooked On The Blue(s)
  6. Hooked On Broadway

Hooked on Swing 2 track listing

Track Title Time
1 "Hooked on Dixie" 6:47
2 "Hooked on Swing 2" 5:55
3 "Save the Last Dance for Me" 4:24
4 "Hooked on the Roaring 20s” 6:28
5 "Swingin' the Classics" 4:50
6 "Swing with Bing" 5:24

Full track listing

  1. Hooked On Dixie
  2. Hooked On Swing 2
  3. Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. Hooked On The Roaring ’20s
  5. Swingin’ The Classics
  6. Swing With Bing

References

  1. ^ Elgart, Lynn and Larry (2014). The Music Business and The Monkey Business. Archway Publishing. p. 93.
  2. ^ "K-tel Plans 'Hooked on Swing'". Billboard. New York, NY. May 8, 1982. p. 6.
  3. ^ Paul Green (August 14, 1982). "July RIAA Certifications; Gold Singles Up For Pop-Rock". Billboard. New York, NY. p. 62.
  4. ^ "Top Album Picks; Pop". Billboard. New York, NY. July 24, 1982. p. 60.
  5. ^ "1985 RIAA Platinum Awards; Albums". Cash Box. New York, NY. July 27, 1985. p. 3.
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