Longtime readers of this blog may know of my obsession with this song, as I’ve posted various versions over the years. This time we go operatic with Beverly Sills. One thing about Ms. Sills–you never worry that she won’t hit the high notes.
Thanks to YouTuber Vladmir Zworkin
Monday morning Monk, as in Thelonious.
Thelonious Monk, piano ,
Charlie Rouse, tenor sax
Larry Gales, bass
Ben Riley, drums
Thanks to YouTuber hugO’s jazz
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A surprisingly engaging version of the Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein perennial by a 14-year-old Michael Jackson
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Monday morning, we go legit. If you follow my blog regularly, you might know that this is one of my favorite jazz standards (see here and here and here for other versions). But it was originally written for a Broadway play for two duets with a lush orchestra. Here are two wonderful legit singers, Norm Lewis and the extraordinary Audra McDonald, with their heavenly version.
Thanks to YouTuber Kylie Briggs
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The “bench scene” from Carousel, “If I Loved You,” with the original Broadway cast, John Raitt (father of Bonnie) and Jan Clayton. In my opinion, the best love scene and music that Rodgers and Hammerstein ever wrote. And stay until the end to catch the amazing Jan Clayton in the final clinch.
Thanks to YouTuber fvydt
