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“CHLOE (Song of the Swamp)”: THEME AND VARIATIONS
Written in 1927 by Gus Kahn and “Neil Moret,” the pseudonym of Charles N. Daniels, this song is both lovely and durable. The sheet music says it is to be played or sung “in a tragic… more →
JAZZ LIVES
Mad Men CD, David Carbonara
wrote 2 weeks ago: My latest CD mini-review for WRTI, including podcast with musical excerpts. You can read all my CD r … more →
Norwich Jazz Party 2012: Scott Hamilton
wrote 3 weeks ago: A Ghost of a Chance – the stunning stand-out from the first set played by the tenor star Scott … more →
Maybe You'll Be There
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wrote 2 months ago: Maybe You’ll Be There (m. Rube Bloom, w. Sammy Gallop) – published 1947 Gordon Jenkins a … more →
Johnny Cash's Surprising OOPS
wrote 6 months ago: Although he died in 2003, Johnny Cash is still a favorite for those of us who have always enjoyed hi … more →
My Foolish Heart
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wrote 8 months ago: My Foolish Heart (m. Victor Young, w. Ned Washington) From the Wikipedia song profile: The music was … more →
It's All in the Game
wrote 9 months ago: ______________________________________ It’s All in the Game (m. Charles G. Dawes, w. Carl Sigm … more →
Nat "King" Cole - Love is the Thing {Capitol} "Analogue Productions"
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wrote 9 months ago: Review by Lindsay Planer (allmusic.com) Nat King Cole’s collaborations with Gordon Jenkins ran … more →
Lovely tune for today
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wrote 9 months ago: Joe Graydon “Again” I love this version for many years. Also great recording is by Doris … more →
Frank Sinatra - It Was A Very Good Year -1965
wrote 10 months ago: Frank Sinatra - It Was A Very Good Year -1965 FRANK SINATRA IN THE STUDIO… a fantastic look a … more →
Awesome Album Covers: Frank Sinatra's "No One Cares"
wrote 11 months ago: Frank Sinatra - No One Cares (Capitol Records, 1959) A fitting sequel to 1958′s Only the Lonel … more →
One-Hit Wonders: Spencer Ross' "Tracy's Theme"
wrote 1 year ago: Spencer Ross - "Tracy's Theme" (Columbia Records, 1960) Not unlike [lastfm link_type= … more →
Gordon Jenkins and the Weavers - Goodnight, Irene
wrote 1 year ago: First hit #1: August 19, 1950 The more things change, the more things stay the same. If I said a son … more →
911 Call Released In Case Of Son Accused Of Choking, Burning Mother
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wrote 1 year ago: BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A son is accused of choking and setting his own mother on fire. Baltimore Co … more →
Baltimore Co. Police: Son Attacks Mother, Sets Home On Fire
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wrote 1 year ago: EASTVIEW, Md. (WJZ)—A heartbreaking twist in a story we first reported Wednesday night. A Baltimore … more →
"CHLOE (Song of the Swamp)": THEME AND VARIATIONS
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wrote 1 year ago: Written in 1927 by Gus Kahn and “Neil Moret,” the pseudonym of Charles N. Daniels, this … more →
JUST ROLL AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY
wrote 1 year ago: REMEMBER! ALL MONEY COLLECTED GOES TO THE MUSICIANS (CLICK THE LINK BELOW)! https://www.paypal.co … more →
Remember: Here's a Schmilssonized "Lazy Moon"
wrote 1 year ago: Schmaltzy Nilsson = Schmilsson. You can fly away right here. Can’t get around Gordon Jenkins, … more →
The Blues Is the Blues - No Matter Where You Are: Johnny Cash and Folsom Prison
wrote 1 year ago: Today marks the anniversary of one of Johnny Cash’s shows he gave at Folsom Prison. The live r … more →
What I Learned in 2010: A Real Mr. Heartache Year End Review
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wrote 1 year ago: As 2010 ends and 2011 begins The Real Mr. Heartache reflects back on the year. After a meeting with … more →
