SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:36 Min.
It’s the twelfth track on The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 1998 The Dirty Boogie Album.
REVIEW:
In contrast to Setzer’s lively modern swing jazz, this moody tune is far more of a film noir time machine. Imagine yourself relaxing in a corner booth in some murky 1940’s nightclub surrounded by shady characters, and the melody powering “Hollywood Nocturne” comes to life. Hence, The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s timeless instrumentals on this track are the featured star. Setzer’s intermittent crooning (sounding a bit like Tom Jones) come in late, but it’s ironically the track’s weakest element. His mood-appropriate lyrics are fine, but this song sounds much better as a straight-up instrumental.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
