Sinatra’s anthem of self-determination, “My Way,” is a powerful ballad that encapsulates the essence of his storied career. With its poignant lyrics and Sinatra’s emotive delivery, the song resonates asContinue readingMy Way
Fly Me To The Moon
Fly Me To The Moon” (1964) This jazz standard, known for its upbeat swing and romantic allure, showcases Sinatra’s impeccable phrasing and charm. “Fly Me to the Moon” remains aContinue readingFly Me To The Moon
Let us break bread together
“Let us break bread together” is a traditional Christian hymn. Its melody is searching, simple, major key, and has simple lyrics. “Let us break bread together” follows in the traditionContinue readingLet us break bread together
April in Paris
>> “April in Paris” is a popular song composed by Vernon Duke with lyrics by Yip Harburg in 1932 for the Broadway musical Walk a Little Faster. The original 1933Continue readingApril in Paris
I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’
“I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ ” is a bass-baritone aria sung by the character Porgy from George Gershwin’s 1935 “folk-opera” Porgy and Bess (1934). The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, theContinue readingI Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’
East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)
“East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)” is a popular song written by Brooks Bowman, an undergraduate member of Princeton University’s Class of 1936, for the 1934 productionContinue readingEast of the Sun (and West of the Moon)
Begin the Beguine
“Begin the Beguine” is a popular song written by Cole Porter. Porter composed the song during a 1935 Pacific cruise aboard the Cunard ocean liner Franconia from Kalabahi, Indonesia, toContinue readingBegin the Beguine
After You’ve Gone
After You’ve Gone is a 1918 popular song composed by Turner Layton with lyrics by Henry Creamer. It was recorded by Marion Harris on July 22, 1918, and released byContinue readingAfter You’ve Gone
Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
“Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive” is a popular song which was published in 1944. The music was written by Harold Arlen and the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song was nominated forContinue readingAc-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive
I Love to Tell the Story
“I Love to Tell the Story” is a well-known hymn which was written as a poem by an English evangelist, Katherine Hankey. It was set to music by William G.Continue readingI Love to Tell the Story