We start off the year with a selection of musicians and singers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Joining us today are some lovely female vocalists: Helen Forrest with Artie Shaw from 1939, Doris Day in a 1952 duet with Andre Previn, and Billie Holiday from 1950 with one of many recordings she made with the Decca label at that time. Listen to a beautiful piece arranged and conducted by Robert Farnon in 1964, and a recording of “Long Ago and Far Away” by Chet Baker in 1955, featuring not only his legendary trumpet style but also one of several delightful vocals from this legendary artist. And we end with the gorgeous tones of Nat King Cole and trio from 1946. Happy New year and welcome to I’ve Heard That Song Before for 2022!
IHTSB Jan 2, 2022
Artist Year Song Time
- Bobby Hackett 1954 Mood Indigo 3:35
- Andre Previn, Doris Day 1962 Wait Til I See Him 3:07
- Benny Goodman trio 1936 Oh Lady Be Good 3:00
- Artie Shaw 1939 They Say 2:50
- Johnny Hartman 1956 The World Was Mine 2:45
- Robert Farnon 1964 I’m a Dreamer, Aren’t We All 2:57
- Harry James 1955 These Foolish Things 2:54
- Roy Eldridge 1954 If I Had You 3:49
- Billie Holiday 1950 Them There Eyes 2:51
- Jonah Jones 1945 Rose Of The Rio Grande 3:13
- Chet Baker 1955 Long Ago And Far Away 4:00
- Sidney Bechet 1949 Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone 2:38
- Capitol Jazzmen 1944 Clambake in B Flat 2:52
- Nat King Cole Trio 1946 That’s The Beginning Of The End 3:05