What makes Please Return the Evening by Cherry Poppin' Daddies notable?

This album is notable for reviving interest in swing music during a period when the genre seemed to be fading. It features several tracks that have become staples of their live performances, helping to solidify their reputation within the contemporary swing revival scene. Please Return the Evening is the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' first album of new material since 2000, marking a significant return after a lengthy hiatus. This release came during a time when the band sought to reconnect with their roots in swing and jazz, showcasing their evolution while honoring the classic sounds that initially inspired them.

Who is Please Return the Evening for?

Please Return the Evening works well if you're into upbeat energy for gatherings, for celebratory moments and steady tempo for dancing.

How many songs are on Please Return the Evening?

Please Return the Evening has 15 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Please Return the Evening

Cherry Poppin' Daddies · 2014

45 min · 15 tracks · funk rock

Big band arrangements meet modern funk rock in a playful homage to jazz standards and classic pop melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Best Is Yet to Come — This opening track sets an upbeat tone with its optimistic lyrics and vibrant instrumentation, perfectly encapsulating the album's overall spirit of hope and celebration.
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Luck Be a Lady — A standout reinterpretation of the classic, this track combines traditional big band elements with a fresh energy, showcasing the band's ability to breathe new life into familiar standards.
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Fly Me to the Moon — This rendition brings a funky twist to a beloved standard, allowing the band's unique style to shine while still paying tribute to its romantic essence.
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Ain’t That a Kick in the Head — With its lively rhythm and charismatic vocals, this track exemplifies the album's charm and the band's knack for making classic tunes feel contemporary and engaging.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

upbeat energy for gatherings
for celebratory moments
steady tempo for dancing
nostalgic charm with modern flair
sing-along favorites with friends

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek complex, experimental sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Please Return the Evening is the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' first album of new material since 2000, marking a significant return after a lengthy hiatus. This release came during a time when the band sought to reconnect with their roots in swing and jazz, showcasing their evolution while honoring the classic sounds that initially inspired them.
Stylistic neighbors: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy· Reel Big Fish· Dance Hall Crashers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Best Is Yet to Come 2:49
2 Come Fly With Me 3:09
3 The Lady Is a Tramp 3:26
4 Ain’t That a Kick in the Head 2:25
5 Fly Me to the Moon 2:44
6 I’m Gonna Live Until I Die 2:00
7 Luck Be a Lady 4:59
8 I’ve Got You Under My Skin 3:33
9 Mr. Success 2:41
10 The Way You Look Tonight 3:23
11 Ring-A-Ding Ding 2:46
12 Just One of Those Things 3:12
13 The Boys’ Night Out 2:28
14 Come Back to Me 2:42
15 That’s Life 3:05

What to play next

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