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In a recent topic there was a mention of Carolina Beach Music. While most categories of oldies music are readily recognizable (ex. doo-wop, surf music, motown, girl-group), I find it difficult to listen to a song and be able to say "that's Carolina Beach Music".
Can anyone help in distinguishing/identifying what a beach music song sounds like? I have read a number of articles and scanned several "best beach songs" lists, but there doesn't seem to be a distinct commonality to the songs.
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Here's a very interesting article:
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Thanks for the link, Flo. Interesting to read how it all got started.
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After you read this history, if you're looking for a commonality, it is probably beats per minute. I haven't heard that referenced in awhile, but you have to be able to shag to it. It's such an elegant dance, dancers look like they're floating.
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