THE DIPSY DOODLE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Dipsy Doodle" was composed by Larry Clinton and published in 1937. Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra made the first recording that same year in New York, featuring a lively big-band arrangement that quickly turned the tune into a swing-era favorite.

Later renditions by Ella Fitzgerald, The Andrews Sisters, and various swing revival bands highlighted its playful lyrics about getting carried away by rhythm and dance. The tune’s upbeat 32-bar form, catchy refrains, and rhythmic bounce continue to make it popular for vintage dance events and jazz vocal sets.