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Here are 10 things you should know about Irving Berlin, born 138 years ago today. He was arguably the greatest American composer of popular music. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicBroadway #OscarWinners #GreatAmericanSongbook

Here are 10 things you should know about Irving Berlin, born 138 years ago today. He was arguably the greatest American composer of popular music. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicBroadway #OscarWinners #GreatAmericanSongbook

Here are 10 things you should know about Irving Berlin, born 138 years ago today. He was arguably the greatest American composer of popular music. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicBroadway #OscarWinners #GreatAmericanSongbook

Here are 10 things you should know about Irving Berlin, born 138 years ago today. He was arguably the greatest American composer of popular music. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicBroadway #OscarWinners #GreatAmericanSongbook

Here are 10 things you should know about Irving Berlin, born 138 years ago today. He was arguably the greatest American composer of popular music. #OldMovies #ClassicMovies #ClassicHollywood #ClassicBroadway #OscarWinners #GreatAmericanSongbook

Musical Interlude: I found myself humming this randomly today while doing some stuff around the office...dozens have done this song, but of course, I gravitate to Dinah.

"Makin' Whoopee," performed by Dinah Washington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6f5xTCs5bk

#MusicalInterlude #DinahWashington #Jazz #Diva #GreatAmericanSongbook

Musical Interlude: I found myself humming this randomly today while doing some stuff around the office...dozens have done this song, but of course, I gravitate to Dinah.

"Makin' Whoopee," performed by Dinah Washington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6f5xTCs5bk

#MusicalInterlude #DinahWashington #Jazz #Diva #GreatAmericanSongbook

Musical Interlude: I found myself humming this randomly today while doing some stuff around the office...dozens have done this song, but of course, I gravitate to Dinah.

"Makin' Whoopee," performed by Dinah Washington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6f5xTCs5bk

#MusicalInterlude #DinahWashington #Jazz #Diva #GreatAmericanSongbook

Musical Interlude: I found myself humming this randomly today while doing some stuff around the office...dozens have done this song, but of course, I gravitate to Dinah.

"Makin' Whoopee," performed by Dinah Washington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6f5xTCs5bk

#MusicalInterlude #DinahWashington #Jazz #Diva #GreatAmericanSongbook

Musical Interlude: I found myself humming this randomly today while doing some stuff around the office...dozens have done this song, but of course, I gravitate to Dinah.

"Makin' Whoopee," performed by Dinah Washington.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6f5xTCs5bk

#MusicalInterlude #DinahWashington #Jazz #Diva #GreatAmericanSongbook

Crucial Track for May 6, 2026: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Bette Midler

#CrucialTracks 🎶 Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite standards.

Is it a favorite because of Outlander? Maybe! Also, Bette Midler.

https://link.deezer.com/s/33c1yfmqFqvWllHeFqR1c

#Music #BetteMidler #Outlander #GreatAmericanSongbook

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Crucial Track for May 6, 2026: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Bette Midler

#CrucialTracks 🎶 Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite standards.

Is it a favorite because of Outlander? Maybe! Also, Bette Midler.

https://link.deezer.com/s/33c1yfmqFqvWllHeFqR1c

#Music #BetteMidler #Outlander #GreatAmericanSongbook

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https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/djtoebeans/20260506

Crucial Track for May 6, 2026: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Bette Midler

#CrucialTracks 🎶 Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite standards.

Is it a favorite because of Outlander? Maybe! Also, Bette Midler.

https://link.deezer.com/s/33c1yfmqFqvWllHeFqR1c

#Music #BetteMidler #Outlander #GreatAmericanSongbook

View entry:
https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/djtoebeans/20260506

Crucial Track for May 6, 2026: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Bette Midler

#CrucialTracks 🎶 Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite standards.

Is it a favorite because of Outlander? Maybe! Also, Bette Midler.

https://link.deezer.com/s/33c1yfmqFqvWllHeFqR1c

#Music #BetteMidler #Outlander #GreatAmericanSongbook

View entry:
https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/djtoebeans/20260506

Crucial Track for May 6, 2026: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Bette Midler

#CrucialTracks 🎶 Today's prompt: Post one of your favorite standards.

Is it a favorite because of Outlander? Maybe! Also, Bette Midler.

https://link.deezer.com/s/33c1yfmqFqvWllHeFqR1c

#Music #BetteMidler #Outlander #GreatAmericanSongbook

View entry:
https://www.crucialtracks.org/profile/djtoebeans/20260506

#MusicWomenWednesday

❤️ Spring Love Slow Groove Triple Play

🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵
"Strollin' in the park,
watching winter change to spring..."

Feel Like Makin' Love
- Roberta Flack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVybozv_L3M

🎵🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵
"What your friends all say is fine
But it can't compete with this pillow talk of mine"

Pillow Talk
- Sylvia Robinson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JWWzerVfqE

🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵
Written by Stevie Wonder, sung by Aretha, I support this one being officially entered into the #GreatAmericanSongbook

Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)
- Aretha Franklin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-yGmibwJq4

#RandB #Soul #Twitterpated #70sMusic

"A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" is a #popularSong written by #IrvingBerlin in 1919 which became the theme song of the #ZiegfeldFollies. The first verse and refrain are considered part of the #GreatAmericanSongbook and are often covered as a #jazzStandard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_BGWbryBkA

MY SONG OF THE WEEK “That Lucky Old Sun” https://johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/track/that-lucky-old-sun

#johnnyjblair #singersongwriter #sun #river #beasleysmith #havengillespie #brianwilson #thatluckyoldsun #frankielaine #louisarmstrong #greatamericansongbook #standard #gospel

MY SONG OF THE WEEK “That Lucky Old Sun” https://johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/track/that-lucky-old-sun

#johnnyjblair #singersongwriter #sun #river #beasleysmith #havengillespie #brianwilson #thatluckyoldsun #frankielaine #louisarmstrong #greatamericansongbook #standard #gospel

CLASSICAL or JAZZᵃᵈʲᵃᶜᵉⁿᵗ musicians/vocalists† —
What has been your most successful resource for hiring a pianist / accompanist for long distance collaboration?
No, there is no-one local. Yes, I've looked. For years. It's all country and emo-punk around here, or the actually trained musicians are working as teachers and have no free time.

My first thought is to go with Fiverr, but I wondered if anyone knew of anything "better." (Or anyone specific on Fiverr?) I know there are sortof musician-exclusive Fiverr-type websites, but I'm not sure about the userbase size and general trustworthiness vs "we hyped this up but it's pretty cobwebby"…

† yes, vocalists are musicians, too — I'm just covering all my bases

PS - Not looking for "live" recording, just someone I can give sheet music w/ some directions to and have them record me a track.

CLASSICAL or JAZZᵃᵈʲᵃᶜᵉⁿᵗ musicians/vocalists† —
What has been your most successful resource for hiring a pianist / accompanist for long distance collaboration?
No, there is no-one local. Yes, I've looked. For years. It's all country and emo-punk around here, or the actually trained musicians are working as teachers and have no free time.

My first thought is to go with Fiverr, but I wondered if anyone knew of anything "better." (Or anyone specific on Fiverr?) I know there are sortof musician-exclusive Fiverr-type websites, but I'm not sure about the userbase size and general trustworthiness vs "we hyped this up but it's pretty cobwebby"…

† yes, vocalists are musicians, too — I'm just covering all my bases

PS - Not looking for "live" recording, just someone I can give sheet music w/ some directions to and have them record me a track.

CLASSICAL or JAZZᵃᵈʲᵃᶜᵉⁿᵗ musicians/vocalists† —
What has been your most successful resource for hiring a pianist / accompanist for long distance collaboration?
No, there is no-one local. Yes, I've looked. For years. It's all country and emo-punk around here, or the actually trained musicians are working as teachers and have no free time.

My first thought is to go with Fiverr, but I wondered if anyone knew of anything "better." (Or anyone specific on Fiverr?) I know there are sortof musician-exclusive Fiverr-type websites, but I'm not sure about the userbase size and general trustworthiness vs "we hyped this up but it's pretty cobwebby"…

† yes, vocalists are musicians, too — I'm just covering all my bases

PS - Not looking for "live" recording, just someone I can give sheet music w/ some directions to and have them record me a track.

CLASSICAL or JAZZᵃᵈʲᵃᶜᵉⁿᵗ musicians/vocalists† —
What has been your most successful resource for hiring a pianist / accompanist for long distance collaboration?
No, there is no-one local. Yes, I've looked. For years. It's all country and emo-punk around here, or the actually trained musicians are working as teachers and have no free time.

My first thought is to go with Fiverr, but I wondered if anyone knew of anything "better." (Or anyone specific on Fiverr?) I know there are sortof musician-exclusive Fiverr-type websites, but I'm not sure about the userbase size and general trustworthiness vs "we hyped this up but it's pretty cobwebby"…

† yes, vocalists are musicians, too — I'm just covering all my bases

PS - Not looking for "live" recording, just someone I can give sheet music w/ some directions to and have them record me a track.

"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" is a 1935 #popular song with music by #FredEAhlert and lyrics by #JoeYoung. It has been recorded many times, and has become a standard of the #GreatAmericanSongbook. It was popularized by #FatsWaller, who recorded it in 1935 at the height of his fame. It is one of several songs from the #HarlemRenaissance featured in the Broadway musical #AintMisbehavin. The lyrics are addressed to a lover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZkU0786RM

SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO “Winter Wonderland” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmUS_e3ifWI

#winter #wonderland #richardbsmith #honesdale #pennsylvania #snow #parsonbrown #snowman #pop #greatamericansongbook #johnnyjblair #singeratlarge #sanfrancisco

My new song "Angel Eyes" is out; a cover of the jazz standard, performed by Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker and many others. Tell me, which of the classic jazz versions You like best!

It's on my new album, "But Live It", which is already ready to pre-order on Bandcamp. It will at first be released there exclusively:
https://7sven.bandcamp.com/album/but-live-it

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/4cNz1p5GnMq3zlYr6uQMXY?si=b97322ef3c144551

#franksinatra
#jazzfm
#georgemichael
#jazzstandard
#bandcamp
#GreatAmericanSongbook
#LateNightJazz
#JazzDE
#Crooners

>#TerryReid - Seed Of Memory w/ lyrics<

#Music #Popculture #ChangingTimes

#ThankYou for your #artwork as musician & Rest In Peace 🕊️

#GreatAmericanSongbook

https://youtube.com/watch?v=NcZzyP7o3to&si=sCMoUkhERnkOUZTZ

#GreatAmericanSongbook #Oldies #MelancholySongs

Gone is the romance that was so divine.
'tis broken and cannot be mended.
You must go your way,
And I must go mine.
But now that our love dreams have ended...
What'll I do
When you are far away
And I am blue, What'll I do?

What'll I do?
When I am wond'ring who
Is kissing you
What'll I do? ......
What'll I do with just a photograph
To tell my troubles to? ......
When I'm alone
With only dreams of you
That won't come true
What'll I do? ......
What'll I do with just a photograph
To tell my troubles to? ......
When I'm alone
With only dreams of you
That won't come true
What'll I do?

They Didn't Believe Me, (Kern-Reynolds), sung by Tony Bennett
This is widely regarded as the first popular song of the modern era, and the song that marked the beginning of the Great American Songbook. Introduced in 1914, They Didn't Believe Me, marked a decisive break from both the waltz rhythms and the schmaltzy romantic lyrics that were so characteristic of music at that point. Here was something fresh and new, with its use of everyday language, and it proved enormously popular. Music was never the same after this song. It certainly had an impact!

There have been many versions of the song. Tony Bennett, here with pianist Bill Charlap, gives it a soft, mellow, jazz rendition. Perfect for this hour of the evening.

And when I told them how beautiful you are
They didn't believe me, they didn't believe me
Your lips, your eyes, your cheeks, your hair
Are in a class beyond compare
You're the loveliest girl that one could see🎵

#MusicWithImpact
#JukeboxFridayNight
#TonyBennett
#JeromeKern
#GreatAmericanSongbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXWgL2isY6w

#MusicWomenWednesday

Multiple Grammy-winner #EttaJames was a master of many musical genres, despite being abused and suffering from a heroine addiction. She is known as one of the greatest voices of the 20th century.

To get an idea of her range, check out these two, 33 years apart.

🔥Something's Got a Hold On Me (1962)
#Blues #JumpBlues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPjQ7iK5GVI

❤️ Embraceable You (1995)
#Jazz #GreatAmericanSongbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvE10jyzUbE

#MusicWomenWednesday

Multiple Grammy-winner #EttaJames was a master of many musical genres, despite being abused and suffering from a heroine addiction. She is known as one of the greatest voices of the 20th century.

To get an idea of her range, check out these two, 33 years apart.

🔥Something's Got a Hold On Me (1962)
#Blues #JumpBlues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPjQ7iK5GVI

❤️ Embraceable You (1995)
#Jazz #GreatAmericanSongbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvE10jyzUbE

#MusicWomenWednesday

Multiple Grammy-winner #EttaJames was a master of many musical genres, despite being abused and suffering from a heroine addiction. She is known as one of the greatest voices of the 20th century.

To get an idea of her range, check out these two, 33 years apart.

🔥Something's Got a Hold On Me (1962)
#Blues #JumpBlues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPjQ7iK5GVI

❤️ Embraceable You (1995)
#Jazz #GreatAmericanSongbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvE10jyzUbE

"I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" is a 1935 #popular song with music by #FredEAhlert and lyrics by #JoeYoung. It has been recorded many times, and has become a standard of the #GreatAmericanSongbook. It was popularized by #FatsWaller, who recorded it in 1935 at the height of his fame. It is one of several songs from the #HarlemRenaissance featured in the Broadway musical #AintMisbehavin. The lyrics are addressed to a lover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI9oVAHEpJY

I've got my dog to keep me warm

#MashupClassicSongsAndDogs
#HashtagGames
#GreatAmericanSongbook #IrvingBerlin

Musical Interlude: Well, after getting up to 100 today, I'm ready for this song. Let the First Lady of Song fill you in.

"Too Darn Hot," performed by Ella Fitzgerald.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlMWW4R1ZBM

#MusicalInterlude #EllaFitzgerald #ColePorter #GreatAmericanSongbook #HeatDome

#JukeboxFridayNight
#ReflectAndRenew

Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
- Sarah Vaughan

#Solstice #Jazz #GreatAmericanSongbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enoPgQwy11U

"A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" is a #popularSong written by #IrvingBerlin in 1919 which became the theme song of the #ZiegfeldFollies. The first verse and refrain are considered part of the #GreatAmericanSongbook and are often covered as a #jazzStandard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPfX-39gbs4

#Westhouse #Augsburg #Jazz #Jam on April 13 2025.

#FlyMeToTheMoon #RealBook #GreatAmericanSongbook #BastianWalcher & band Wolfgang Weber on tp, Thomas Grebel on sax, Martin Schmitt on bass, Christoph Zeise on dr, hosted by Christoph Böhm

Thanks, ladies and gents!

https://youtu.be/h2SOmAGLEck

Musical Interlude: Here's a bit of dark fun. This is a number from the Rogers & Hart musical "A Connecticut Yankee," in which Morgan le Fay sings of how, rather than cheating on her husbands, she just killed them. It wasn't part of the original musical, but was added for a revival where the character was made more a comic anti-heroine.

"To Keep My Love Alive," performed by Ella Fitzgerald.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmXeT8cRM-A

#MusicalInterlude #EllaFitzgerald #RichardRogers #LorenzHart #MorganLeFay #AConnecticutYankee #Jazz #GreatAmericanSongbook #Broadway #MusicalTheatre

https://www.moezine.com/1691165/ Days Of Wine And Roses Junko Abe & Akio Sasajima 阿部純子(vo) 笹島明夫(gt)　at the Living Room Sapporo Days Of Wine And Roses Junko Abe & Akio Sasajima 阿部純子(vo) 笹島明夫(gt)　at the Living Room Sapporo 阿部純子(vo) と笹島明夫(gt) https://www.facebook.com/livingroombarandcafe/ #jazz #jazzguitar #jazzvocals #adlib #greatamericansongbook #jazzduo #sapporo #jazzcafe #jazzclub #henrymancini … #actress #女優 #阿部純子

#MusicWomenWednesday #HappyNewYear

Listen to this voice!

I BELIEVE IN YOU
- Jane Monheit

#Jazz #Broadway
#GreatAmericanSongbook #Positivity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WgJpT9bXjU

That's it for my shift on #AllStarTrek. Ending on a high note.

Vic Fontain's #GreatAmericanSongbook, that is. Good night all! Hope to see you soon.

We all enjoy the #GreatAmericanSongbook in different ways.

#StarTrekDS9 #ImageInTheSand #AllStarTrek @allstartrek

Before you all try to stop me...

It's time for the #GreatAmericanSongbook to save the day!!

#HisWay #StarTrekDS9 #AllStarTrek @allstartrek

#WomenMusicWednesday

I saw this band as it was starting out. They play roots country, the #GreatAmericanSongbook, Django Reinhardt/Stefan Grapelli and more. Their 'Pennies from Heaven" will bring tears to your eyes.

Fiddler and singer ELANA JAMES leads them to glory. In this audience-member video, she tears into a classic.

The Orange Blossom Special
- Hot Club of Cowtown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TenOptqLRWw

Song of the Day September 30 2024

In honor of the birth of John Royce Mathis bka Johnny Mathis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mathis

Johnny Mathis - "Misty"

https://youtu.be/EM1Fqi7JiQQ?si=CtdVNxa7Lyg5r16O

#SongOfTheDay #SOTD #SOTD2024 #September 30 #JohnRoyceMathis #JohnnyMathis #Misty #ErrolGarner #EasyListening #Pop #Jazz #Strandard #GreatAmericanSongbook #Music #AudioRecording #1950s

Free download codes:

Matt DeMello - Jennifer's Appendix, Vols. 3 & 4: 'A Sidewalker's Sweet Revenge'

"songs performed at various headlining shows on the Sidewalk stage"

#progpop #rootsrock #fusionjazz #singersongwriter #greatamericansongbook #bandcampcodes #yumcodes #bandcamp #music

https://www.getmusic.fm/r/matt-demello-jennifer-s-appendix-vols-3-4-a-sidewalker-s-sweet-revenge?utm_campaign=catalog&utm_source=mastodon

Free download codes:

Matt DeMello - Jennifer's Appendix, Vols. 3 & 4: 'A Sidewalker's Sweet Revenge'

"songs performed at various headlining shows on the Sidewalk stage"

#progpop #rootsrock #fusionjazz #singersongwriter #greatamericansongbook #bandcampcodes #yumcodes #bandcamp #music

https://www.getmusic.fm/r/matt-demello-jennifer-s-appendix-vols-3-4-a-sidewalker-s-sweet-revenge?utm_campaign=catalog&utm_source=mastodon

Free download codes:

Matt DeMello - Jennifer's Appendix, Vols. 3 & 4: 'A Sidewalker's Sweet Revenge'

"songs performed at various headlining shows on the Sidewalk stage"

#progpop #rootsrock #fusionjazz #singersongwriter #greatamericansongbook #bandcampcodes #yumcodes #bandcamp #music

https://www.getmusic.fm/r/matt-demello-jennifer-s-appendix-vols-3-4-a-sidewalker-s-sweet-revenge?utm_campaign=catalog&utm_source=mastodon

They Didn't Believe Me, by Jerome Kern, 1914. Widely regarded as the song that heralded the era of the Great American Song Book. Its innovations included using four beats to the bar, rather than the customary waltz-rhythms, as well as everyday language rather than flowery, more operatic language from Europe. Popular music in America would never be the same. This lovely version is by Julie London.

#JukeboxFridayNight #ChangeMakers #GreatAmericanSongBook #JeromeKern

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-GTnjXQgMs