“Just a Closer Walk with Thee” is a traditional gospel song and jazz standard that has been performed and recorded by many artists. Performed as either an instrumental or vocal,Continue readingJust a Closer Walk with Thee
I’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You
“I’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You)” is a popular song with music by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Roy Turk that was published in 1928. VersionsContinue readingI’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You
That Old Black Magic
“That Old Black Magic” is a 1942 popular song written by Harold Arlen (music), with the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. They wrote it for the 1942 film Star Spangled Rhythm,Continue readingThat Old Black Magic
I’ll Be Seeing You
“I’ll Be Seeing You” is a popular song about missing a loved one, with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Irving Kahal. Published in 1938, it was inserted intoContinue readingI’ll Be Seeing You
Taking a Chance on Love
“Taking a Chance on Love” is a popular song from the 1940 Broadway musical Cabin in the Sky. It was introduced by Ethel Waters playing the role of Petunia JacksonContinue readingTaking a Chance on Love
Tangerine
“Tangerine” is a popular song. The music was written by Victor Schertzinger, the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song was published in 1941 and soon became a jazz standard. “Tangerine”Continue readingTangerine
I’ve Heard That Song Before
“I’ve Heard That Song Before” is a 1942 American popular song about nostalgia with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was introduced by Martha O’Driscoll (dubbedContinue readingI’ve Heard That Song Before
I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me
I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me Meter: IrregularSource: African-American spiritual. This arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual is just plain fun for the singer, the accompanist and, inContinue readingI Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me
My Foolish Heart
My Foolish Heart” is a popular song and jazz standard that was published in 1949. In the UK, the song reached No. 1 in the chart based on sales ofContinue readingMy Foolish Heart
Bonaparte’s Retreat
“Bonaparte’s Retreat” is the title of several related songs. Although there are several different fiddle tunes titled “Bonaparte’s Retreat,” the one that is most common is an American old-time tuneContinue readingBonaparte’s Retreat