I am ready for Spring. I chopped ice off my deck this weekend and today it is 68! LOL I am ready for Spring and this is a beautiful Spring song written by Anthony Scibetta and record in 1963 by Tony Bennett. I hope you enjoy your early bit of Spring.… Read the rest
I was looking through my Irish books and this pops up. I never thought of it as an Irish song, but I found out it was first recorded in Ireland in 1952. It was Written by Leo Maguire. I am trying to balance out recording vocals with Mr. Dino. Thought this would be a perfect sing along. I hope you enjoy my little Irish song. LOL… Read the rest
I was looking for a Latin number to play while thinking about being in a warm place. I found this song which was written in 1929. It seemed to be a good Latin beat song. I finally found it on the internet and it has been played every imaginable way – ballad, Latin, Swing and many other versions. So this is my effort to get warm and visit a warm place while dancing around a bit. LOL… Read the rest
It’s a very cold, windy and icy day in Ohio, so I thought I would make a warm video. 3 minutes of warmth. Jamaica Farewell was written by Lord Irving Burgie and was recorded by Harry Belafonte in 1957. I hope you enjoy your few minutes of warmth, I enjoyed the short vacation to record the video.… Read the rest
Happy Valentine’s Day. What better song than Little Things Mean A Lot. Always a favorite of mine. During this time of Covid, nothing seems more important than the little things. It was written in 1954 by Edith Lindemand and Carl Stuitz. Beautiful song. I hope you enjoy it.… Read the rest
You, No One But You – seems like a nice Valentine’s Day song. It was written by Peter De Angelis and Jean Sawyer. Frankie Lane recorded You, No One But You in 1967.… Read the rest
J’Ai Deux Amours -Two Loves Have I. I think it can be a Valentine’s Day Song. I opened one of the fake books and this beautiful song was right there. Like pick a card, any card. This is open to a page, any page. I played it and really thought it a pretty song for Mr. Dino. Then went searching to find out more about the song. Turns out – old, old from 1927 written by Vincent Scotto, George Doger and Henri Varna. The interesting history is that everyone one in the world from the old days recorded it. In … Read the rest
Why Do Fools Fall In Love – so they can celebrate Valentine’s Day! Just a fun song to play. Thought it might get your foot tappin’ and warm you up on a cold winter day. “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” is a song by New York City-based rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers that was released on January 10, 1956.… Read the rest
Seul Ce Soir Or I Am Alone This Evening. Seems an appropriate song to play on a cold winter night. I like to play this and play it quite often. Usually without mistakes, but I guess the winter has gotten to my fingers. I left the few extra notes and just liked the whole song. I think you could go to sleep if you listen to the whole piece. It was written in 1941 by Paul Durand, Jean Cassonova & Rose Noel. It is French chanson and now fully integrated into the Gypsy jazz tradition, this is a lovely melody … Read the rest
Fun song to play on a cold winter day. Just keep movin’ and groovin’ . I finally let the bari have a solo. He sits in the back just a honkin’ away, so I thought – let him shine!!! LOL Turn Me Loose was written in 1959 by Doc Pomust and Mort Shuman. It was Fabian’s first hit. Hope it gets you bouncing a bit.… Read the rest
It’s a cold, winter February 1st, so I am dreaming of “Paris in Spring”. The background in the beginning is the view out my picture window as I practice and make videos. I thought, I needed to play a warm song and dream of warmer days. LOL “Paris in the Spring” is a popular song composed in 1935, with lyrics by Mack Gordon and music by Harry Revel. It was first introduced by Mary Ellis in the film Paris in Spring. A version was also recorded by Ray Noble and His Orchestra (also in 1935).… Read the rest
I Cross My Heart is a beautiful song and I played it for a wonderful couple I know. It was written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz. I hope you enjoy it.… Read the rest