Product Description
Simplified Drum Arrangement & Full Drum Transcription Love Is Strange by Mickey & Sylvia (from Dirty Dancing, 1987 Soundtrack)
This is a complete and easy-to-follow simplified drum arrangement and full transcription of the iconic and playful hit Love Is Strange by the legendary R&B duo Mickey & Sylvia. Originally released in 1956 and later featured in the beloved 1987 film Dirty Dancing, this timeless classic continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and spoken-word flirtation that helped define a musical era.
This drum sheet music has been carefully crafted to offer drummers of intermediate level a fun, musical, and stylistically accurate way to perform the song. Whether you're working on your vintage grooves, classic fills, or just want to jam along to one of the most memorable duets in music history, this chart is ideal. The drum part emphasizes a laid-back 1950s shuffle, tasteful snare work, dynamic accents, and light cymbal touches that give the track its infectious swing.
Perfect for live performance, film soundtrack sets, weddings, or themed recitals, this transcription gives you all the tools to bring the energy and attitude of the original song to life, while keeping the arrangement playable and accessible.
FEATURES:
Full drum transcription with all grooves, fills, accents, and transitions
Simplified and performance-friendly format
Designed for standard 5-piece drum kit (kick, snare, toms, hi-hat, cymbals)
Based on the iconic version used in Dirty Dancing (1987)
Captures the feel of early rock and roll & rhythm and blues
Includes key rhythmic phrasing, tempo changes, and stylistic nuances
Ideal for intermediate drummers and students of classic styles
Great for performances, rehearsals, private study, and soundtrack tributes
Perfect For:
Fans of Dirty Dancing
R&B and 50s rock & roll enthusiasts
Drum teachers and students
Drummers studying vintage grooves
Wedding and event bands
School and recital performances
Musicians learning classic American popular music
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