 | Frances Langford sings Cole Porter - Easy To Love, 1936 Frances Newbern LANGFORD (b. 1913, Lakeland, Florida -- d. 2005, Jensen Beach, Florida) was an American singer and entertainer popular durin... Frances Newbern LANGFORD (b. 1913, Lakeland, Florida -- d. 2005, Jensen Beach, Florida) was an American singer and entertainer popular during the Golden Age of Radio and also made film appearances over two decades. She trained as an opera singer. While a young girl she required surgery on her throat, and as a result, she was forced to change her vocal style to a more contemporary big band style. While singing for radio during the early 1930s, she was heard by Rudy Vallee, who invited her to ... Views: 23,388 |
 | I get a kick out of you - Arr. Cole Porter Ricky and I singing I get a kick out of you in our assembly with the jazz band :) My mic was way too loud :( Ricky and I singing I get a kick out of you in our assembly with the jazz band :) My mic was way too loud :( Views: 98 |
 | I Won't Dance Here I am singing a song first made popular my Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers in the 1935 movie "Roberta". It was to become well known to F... Here I am singing a song first made popular my Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers in the 1935 movie "Roberta". It was to become well known to Frank Sinatra's fans as being a true Sinatra classic. I'm backed by Count Basie's amazing band playing Neil Hefti's brilliant arrangement. The same one used for Frank's second recording of the song, only this one is played at a faster tempo. I hope you'll like my version of it! For high quality picture, and sound: www.youtube.com Views: 2,901 |
 | Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) Here I am singing a song that was a huge hit for Cher in 1966. Written by Sonny Bono, these days it's more associated with Nancy Sinatra, si... Here I am singing a song that was a huge hit for Cher in 1966. Written by Sonny Bono, these days it's more associated with Nancy Sinatra, since the re-release of her haunting 1966 cover used on the "Kill Bill" soundtrack. In 1981, her father, along with Gordon Jenkins made a recording of the song that might be considered to be one of Sinatra's finest. In 2007, I gave the song a try, and I hope you feel I did it justice. :) For high quality picture, and sound: www.youtube.com Views: 16,284 |
 | Pocketful Of Miracles FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing a great song, backed by Nelson Riddle's wonderful orchestration, and the same talented k... FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing a great song, backed by Nelson Riddle's wonderful orchestration, and the same talented kids from the original Sinatra recording, which can be found on the classic 1963 Reprise album, "Sinatra's Sinatra". I hope you'll like my version of this fun song! PS: For some reason this video is out of sync now. It used to be fine when it was first uploaded in 2006. I hope you'll still be able to enjoy it!!! :) Views: 3,320 |
 | Softly, As I Leave You FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing a song that was a big hit for Matt Monro in 1962, and Frank Sinatra in 1964. I hope you ... FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing a song that was a big hit for Matt Monro in 1962, and Frank Sinatra in 1964. I hope you enjoy my version of this beautiful song. :) PS: I've had a couple people leaving comments, asking, "what's with the nostrils?" Lol! Well, I'm not... Views: 10,925 |
 | Let Me Sing And I'm Happy FOR HIGH QUALITY: Click here www.youtube.com Here I am singing a wonderful song, written especially for another hero of mine, Al Jolson, by ... FOR HIGH QUALITY: Click here www.youtube.com Here I am singing a wonderful song, written especially for another hero of mine, Al Jolson, by Irving Berlin, that says it all for all singers. I hope you like my version of it. :) Views: 4,552 |
 | Come Fly With Me FOR HIGH QUALITY: Click here www.youtube.com , if the "HQ" button won't work. Thanks!!! :)) Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's most po... FOR HIGH QUALITY: Click here www.youtube.com , if the "HQ" button won't work. Thanks!!! :)) Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's most popular songs. Written by Sammy Cahn, and Jimmy Van Heusen in 1957, this version has the Count Basie/Quincy Jones treatment that was used in the classic 1966 Reprise album, "Sinatra At The Sands". I hope you'll like!!! PS: That's Claude Rains playing the piano behind me! Lol!!! ;) Best Overall Honors For This Video So Far: #23 - Most Discussed (Today ... Views: 5,646 |
 | Hey! Jealous Lover Here I am singing a classic Sinatra song that Sinatra himself didn't like very much, to say the least, but I loved his recording of the song... Here I am singing a classic Sinatra song that Sinatra himself didn't like very much, to say the least, but I loved his recording of the song, and decided to sing a cover of it on "The Ed Sullivan Show", way back in 1959, which is strange, because I was born in 1963. Go figure. Anyway, I hope you like my version of this song, which was captured on kinescope, and seen here for the first time in like, I dunno, a thousand years maybe! Enjoy!!! :) For high quality picture, and sound: www.youtube.com... Views: 5,265 |
 | Here's That Rainy Day FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's all time classic songs. It was written by Jimmy Van Heusen, and J... FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's all time classic songs. It was written by Jimmy Van Heusen, and Johnny Burke. I'm backed by the same brilliant Gordon Jenkins orchestration used in Sinatra's recording, which can be found on the Capitol CD entitled "Frank Sinatra - No One Cares". I hope you'll enjoy my version of this sad, and beautiful song. Views: 5,215 |
 | Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You) Here I am singing another Sinatra classic, written by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby. I'm backed by the same brilliant Nelson Riddle orchestration ... Here I am singing another Sinatra classic, written by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby. I'm backed by the same brilliant Nelson Riddle orchestration that was used on the Sinatra recording, which can be found on the Capitol CD entitled "Frank Sinatra - Nice 'N' Easy". I hope you'll like my version of it. I know, I need a haircut. Lol! :) For high quality picture, and sound: www.youtube.com Views: 3,853 |
 | Stay With Me (Theme From "The Cardinal") FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing another lesser known Sinatra song that is also one of my favorites. It was written by Ca... FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing another lesser known Sinatra song that is also one of my favorites. It was written by Carolyn Leigh, and Jerome Moross. Originally, this song was on Reprise's album, "Sinatra 65" , and can now be found on "The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings" I hope you'll enjoy my version of this wonderful song!!! :) Views: 9,775 |
 | That Old Feeling FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's classics, backed by Nelson Riddle's wonderful arrangement. I hope... FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's classics, backed by Nelson Riddle's wonderful arrangement. I hope you'll like my version of it! :) PS: For some reason this video is out of sync now. It used to be fine when it was first uploaded in 2006. I hope you'll still be able to enjoy it!!! :) Views: 8,005 |
 | Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody Here I am singing another one of my favourite Al Jolson songs. I hope you'll like my version of this all time classic. :) For higher quality... Here I am singing another one of my favourite Al Jolson songs. I hope you'll like my version of this all time classic. :) For higher quality picture, and sound: www.youtube.com Views: 5,103 |
 | Nice 'N' Easy Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's most famous songs. It was written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith, and Lew Spence. I'm backed by the... Here I am singing one of Frank Sinatra's most famous songs. It was written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Keith, and Lew Spence. I'm backed by the same classic Nelson Riddle arrangement used in Sinatra's recording, which can be found on the Capitol CD entitlled, "Frank Sinatra - Nice 'N' Easy". I hope you'll enjoy my version of it! :) For high quality picture, and sound: www.youtube.com Views: 3,105 |
 | (How Little It Matters) How Little We Know FOR HIGH QUALITY (and to view it more in sync) : www.youtube.com Here I am singing another Sinatra great, backed by Nelson Riddle's wonderfu... FOR HIGH QUALITY (and to view it more in sync) : www.youtube.com Here I am singing another Sinatra great, backed by Nelson Riddle's wonderful arrangement. Sinatra recorded two versions of this song. The first one can be found on the Capitol CD, "Frank Sinatra - The Best Of The Capitol Years", and the other on the Reprise CD, "Frank Sinatra - A Man And His Music". I hope you'll enjoy my version of this classic song!!! :) PS: For some reason this video is out of sync now. It used to be fine ... Views: 5,036 |
 | I Wanna Be Around Here I am, high above Manhattan, at the top of the Empire State Building, singing a song that was a big hit for Tony Bennett in 1963. Frank ... Here I am, high above Manhattan, at the top of the Empire State Building, singing a song that was a big hit for Tony Bennett in 1963. Frank Sinatra released his own great version a year later. The words, and music are by Johnny Mercer, based on an idea by Sadie Vimmerstedt. I hope you'll... Views: 1,902 |
 | Artificial Flowers FOR HIGH QUALITY: Click here www.youtube.com , or click on the HQ button under video. ;) Here I am singing one of my favorite Bobby Darin so... FOR HIGH QUALITY: Click here www.youtube.com , or click on the HQ button under video. ;) Here I am singing one of my favorite Bobby Darin songs. A true classic. This one was written by Jerry Bock, and Sheldon Harnick, and recorded by Darin in 1960. The amazing orchestration is by Richard... Views: 4,007 |
 | The Christmas Song FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing Mel Torme's wonderful song. Sorry about the mouse that was stuck under my hat! He was ju... FOR HIGH QUALITY: www.youtube.com Here I am singing Mel Torme's wonderful song. Sorry about the mouse that was stuck under my hat! He was just trying to stay warm! Lol! Happy holidays, everyone! :) Views: 19,565 |
 | Ella Fitzgerald - Angel Eyes (1958) PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to... PLEASE NOTE: I divided my uploads between multiple channels, Bookmark this link in your browser for instant access to an index with links to all of John1948's oldies classics. LINK: jeb1948.blogspot.com "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was arguably the finest female jazz singer of all time (although some may vote for Sarah Vaughan or Billie Holiday). Blessed with a beautiful voice and a wide range, Fitzgerald could outswing anyone, was a brilliant scat singer, and had near-perfect ... Views: 7,581 |
 | KEN SLAVIN: "SUMMER SAMBA (So Nice)" From my latest CD, "I'll Take Romance." I set this classic 1960s bossa nova to pictures I took along the San Antonio River Walk. I hope you ... From my latest CD, "I'll Take Romance." I set this classic 1960s bossa nova to pictures I took along the San Antonio River Walk. I hope you like it! This wonderful song -- also known as 'So Nice' or its original Portuguese title, "Samba de Verão" -- was written in 1966 by Brazilian composer Marcos Valle, with English-language lyrics by Norman Gimbel and Portuguese lyrics by Paulo Sérgio Valle, brother to the composer. The song was first popularized by the Walter Wanderley Trio in 1966 and ... Views: 927 |
 | KEN SLAVIN: "THOUGHTS OF YOUR SMILE" New lyrics, written by San Antonio musician Barry Brake, to the classic bossa nova melody, "Manha de Carnaval," by Luiz Bonfa. I am the firs... New lyrics, written by San Antonio musician Barry Brake, to the classic bossa nova melody, "Manha de Carnaval," by Luiz Bonfa. I am the first to record these beautiful words and the song is featured on my latest CD, "I'll Take Romance." Barry also wrote the arrangement - with real violins - and was producer on my album. He is an incredibly talented musician and wonderful friend. Musicians featured on this track are Morris Nelms on piano; Polly Harrison on guitar; Chuck Moses on bass; Kevin ... Views: 8,259 |
 | Swing from Brussels (5) Begin the Beguine - Robert de Kers & his Vibraswingers (1941) Just as I was doing this series on swing music from Belgium and was wondering what records to feature next, I discovered a great number of s... Just as I was doing this series on swing music from Belgium and was wondering what records to feature next, I discovered a great number of swing and jazz records at yesterday's flea market in Brussels. These had obviously belonged to someone's collection as the records were in excellent condition and of high quality... Unfortunately 2 dogs were fighting for the same bone... so I did not manage to get the Django Reinhardt records (Django playing "Bei Dir war es immer so schön" - a release on ... Views: 780 |
 | KEN SLAVIN: "MOONGLOW" Recorded live with my band at the El Tropicano Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, August 27, 2007, during the CD release concert for my new CD, "I'l... Recorded live with my band at the El Tropicano Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, August 27, 2007, during the CD release concert for my new CD, "I'll Take Romance." Musicians: Morris Nelms (piano), Henry Brun (congas), Kevin Hess (drums), Chuck Moses (bass), Pierre Poree (alto saxophone). For more information on my music and performance schedule, visit my websites: www.kenslavin.com, http and www.facebook.com www.cdbaby.com www.cdbaby.com SELECT MEDIA REVIEWS: "Through hard work, determination ... Views: 883 |
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