Name: The Gatsby Girl
Brand: The Gatsby Girl
SKU: the-gatsby-girl
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)

The Gatsby Girl is a songstress with a clear love of all things vintage. She specialises in the jazz, swing and big band era which spans from the 1910s to the 1960s. Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra are among her favourite artists to cover.

She also has a huge selection of popular wartime hits from WW1 and WW2 including songs made famous by The Andrews Sisters and Vera Lynn. Her stage set up - available with retro style microphone great sounding PA and her era-specific style of hair, make up and dress adds an authentic feel to her act.

This singer is truly incredible. I have a personal fondness for old school classics, and she exceeded all expectations, leaving me and all our guests thoroughly impressed. Absolutely amazing and highly recommended! Barry, Vintage themed Birthday & Anniversary Party

The Gatsby Girl works with you to provide exactly what you want in terms of mood, type of set such as laid back or upbeat and even outfits/costumes (for themed events such as 1940s wartime or 1950s rock n roll or 1930s glamour). She is dedicated to providing a professional service and authentic experience.

Gatsby style

The 1920s, often referred to as the 'Roaring Twenties', was a pivotal time in music history, marked by the fusion of early 1900s Ragtime with jazz, leading to the iconic Charleston dance craze. American music played a significant role in ushering the Jazz Age into the UK.

Recently, films like 'The Great Gatsby' and TV shows such as 'Peaky Blinders' have reignited interest in this musical era, making it increasingly popular for various events. The energetic, syncopated jazz rhythms are not only great for dancing but also encourage guests to immerse themselves in the era's glamour, adding an extra sparkle to any party.

'The Gatsby Girl' offers a unique musical experience by blending authentic vintage sounds and songs from the 1920s-30s with modern pop and R&B, all given a jazz or ragtime twist. This creates a harmonious mix of true period hits and contemporary songs in a familiar format that guests can enjoy and sing along to.

This music style is gaining traction at corporate events, birthday parties, weddings, and themed public events. For those looking to recreate the glitz of the Gatsby era with the perfect musical backdrop, Claire Louise is the ideal choice for providing entertainment.

1940s style

Music played a vital role during wartime, serving as a morale booster and a beacon of hope. This era produced a rich collection of songs, each carrying its own historical significance.

The Gatsby Girl, with her classical training in jazz and traditional pop, possesses a versatile vocal range ideal for this diverse repertoire. She can powerfully deliver big band classics and also convey deep emotions in softer tunes. Her ability to transition from evocative songs like "The White Cliffs of Dover" to lively big band hits such as "In The Mood" captivates audiences.

She has crafted an authentic 1940s tribute act, featuring a mix of British classics by artists like Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, and George Formby, alongside iconic soldier songs and American big band and boogie-woogie hits from the likes of Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters.

The Gatsby Girl's wartime tribute is available for a variety of events, including public, corporate, and private parties. Her past performances have spanned various occasions, from birthday parties and weddings to significant events such as war weekends in Leyburn and Lytham as well as public commemorations of VE Day and Remembrance Day.

Performance info

Starting line-up	Solo female vocalist to backing tracks
Performance duration	2 x 45 minute sets
Interval music	Yes (included in price)
Lighting	Yes (included in price)

1900-1940s

Alexander’s Ragtime Band – The Andrews Sisters
All of Me – Billie Holliday
Anything Goes – Cole Porter
As Time Goes By – Natalie Cole
A-Tisket, A Tasket – Ella Fitzgerald
At Last – Etta James
Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar - The Andrews Sisters
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon – The Andrews Sisters
Bless Em All – Wartime Singalong
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - The Andrews Sisters
Bye Bye Blackbird – jazz standard
Chattanooga Choo Choo - The Andrews Sisters
Cheek to Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald
Don’t Dilly Dally (My Old Man Said Follow The Van) – Music Hall
Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree - The Andrews Sisters
Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzgerald
Every Time You Say Goodbye – Ella Fitzgerald
Get Happy – Judy Garland
I Got Rhythm – Judy Garland
In The Mood - The Andrews Sisters
Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby – Louis Jordan
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) – Duke Ellington
It Had To Be You – Betty Hutton
It’s a Long Way To Tipperary – Wartime Singalong
I Wanna Be Loved By You – Marilyn Monroe/Helen Kane
Kiss Me Goodnight Sgt Major – Wartime Singalong
The Lady is a Tramp – Ella Fitzgerald
Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) – Ella Fitzgerald
Lili Marlene – Vera Lynn
Mack The Knife – Jazz Standard
Mad About The Boy – Dinah Washington
My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
My Funny Valentine – Ella Fitzgerald
My Heart Belongs To Daddy – Ella Fitzgerald
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – Vera Lynn
Night and Day – Ella Fitzgerald
Orange Coloured Sky – Natalie Cole
Pack Up Your Troubles – Wartime Singalong
Pennsylvania 6-5000 - The Andrews Sisters
Puttin’ On The Ritz – Jazz Standard
Roll Out The Barrel – Wartime Singalong
Shine On Harvest Moon – Standard
Show Me The Way To Go Home – Music Hall
Someone To Watch Over Me – Ella Fitzgerald
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Judy Garland
Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald
(There’ll be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover – Vera Lynn
Tico Tico - The Andrews Sisters
Too Darn Hot – Ella Fitzgerald
Underneath The Arches – Music Hall
We’ll Meet Again – Vera Lynn
When You’re Smiling – Standard
Why Don’t You Do Right – Standard (blues)

1950s to today

All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor
Always Remember us This Way – Lady Gaga
American Pie – Don Mclean
Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
Bobby’s Girl – Susan Maughan
Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis
Crazy – Patsy Cline
Dancin' in the Street – Martha Reeves
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Daydream Believer – The Monkees
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Downtown – Petula Clark
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Holding Out For A Hero – Bonnie Tyler
Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
Hound Dog – Elvis
If You Go Away (ne me quitte pas) – various – Dusty Springfield
I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself – Dusty Springfield
I’ll Never Fall in Love Again – Bobby Gentry
I Love Rock n Roll – Joan Jett
I Only Want To Be With You – Dusty Springfield
It’s My Party – Lesley Gore
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Jimmy Mack - Motown
Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
Jolene – Dolly Parton
Lipstick On Your Collar – Connie Francis
Love Machine – Girls Aloud
Make You Feel My Love – Adele version
Mamma Mia – ABBA
Mercy – Duffy
Never Forget You – The Noisettes
Never Tear Us Apart – Paloma Faith version
New York – Paloma Faith
Nobody Does it Better – Carly Simon
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Picking Up The Pieces – Paloma Faith
Que Sera Sera – Doris Day
River Deep, Mountain High – Tina Turner
Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley and His Comets
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Set Fire To The Rain – Adele
Shallow – Lady Gaga
Shotgun – George Ezra
Someone Like You - Adele
Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
Spooky – Dusty Springfield
Tainted Love – Imelda May
Tears Dry On Their Own – Amy Winehouse
Tears of a Clown – Smokey Robinson
The Rose – Bette Midler
These Boots Are Made For Walking – Nancy Sinatra
(They Long To Be) Close To You – The Carpenters
Ticket to Ride – The Beatles
To Know Him Is To Love Him - various
Upside Down – Paloma Faith
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Walking After Midnight – Patsy Cline
Walk Like an Egyptian – The Bangles
Waterloo - ABBA
When we Were Young - Adele
Who Knew – Pink
Why Do Fools Fall In Love – Diana Ross
Will You Love Me Tomorrow – The Shirelles
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – Dusty Springfield
You Give Love A Bad Name – Bon Jovi
You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse
Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton
You’re My World – Cilla Black

Book with confidence! After events, we ask our clients what they thought of our acts. We publish what they say here, so you can read genuine, unbiased feedback before booking.

“This singer is truly incredible. I have a personal fondness for old school classics, and she exceeded all expectations, leaving me and all our guests thoroughly impressed. Absolutely amazing and highly recommended!”

Barry, Vintage themed Birthday & Anniversary Party, June 2024

“Just one word - FABULOUS! Claire wowed all the guests at our party to celebrate a special lady's 80th birthday. Guests, young and old were blown away by Claire's fab voice and flawless delivery of a range of eclectic songs throughout the decades. It was great to have everybody up dancing; singing along to timeless classics or tapping their feet to the catchy tunes. The applause,cries of 'one more song' and the number of people asking for Claire's details for forthcoming events are testament to her professionalism and talent”

Amanda, 80th Birthday Party, May 2024

“Thank you so much for performing at our wedding in August, you fit in perfectly with our 50’s theme. You also went above and beyond to find a slower version of our song for me to walk down the aisle to as well as learning new songs. We had so many compliments about your beautiful singing. All of your efforts were really appreciated.”

Sophie & Ben, 1950s Themed Wedding, August, 2023

“Just wanted to say a huge thank you for singing beautifully at my birthday 1940s themed party. You looked and sounded amazing!! We all had a fantastic night and enjoyed you singing my choice of 1940s classic wartime songs.”

Sara, 40th Themed Birthday Party, February 2022

“The Gatsby Girl performed at my 1930s themed 40th birthday party. She was amazing! I had so many positive comments from my guests; they were all raving about her. She has a fantastic voice and a great repertoire. I loved the mix of original vintage songs with modern songs in 1920s/30s style. They were a real hit and everyone loved singing and dancing to them. The Gatsby Girl really helped make my birthday really special. I would highly recommend her. She is definitely at the top of my list for entertainment for any future parties I may have! Thank you!”

Claire, 40th Themed Birthday Party, December 2021

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