September Song

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:46 pm

I always look forward to September, when I listen to September Song by Matt Monro almost every day. How superb is this recording and Matt Monro's vocals!?! I try to save it for September each year, but occasionally sneak in a few listens in May and November too!

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:03 pm

You do have some strange listening habits Paul

thomas · Post by **thomas** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:57 pm

Its one of my favs

Funny, I always try to listen to Matt's 'Autumn Leaves' in Sept and Oct. Really! Its the best version Ive ever heard, its a great song

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 12:39 am

I'll drink to that sentiment thomas

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:35 pm

Hi All,

Brilliant song this.
So emotional.
I grew up with Sinatra's version, but now I find myself always picking Matt's version when listening to the tune - all year round as well

Gray

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Sun Sep 17, 2006 11:52 pm

I grew up only really knowing Nat King Coles version

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:50 am

The song by Kurt Weill and lyrics by Maxwell Anderson was first sung in a film " Knickerbocker Glory" in 1938 by Walter Huston and then this recording came back in force on our radios about 1950.made quite a comeback in fact, so this version and Sinatra's were always in mind.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:06 am

Hi--am I the only person on this forum who does not like this song--I think It is very dreary!!

Marian

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:36 am

Marian, I have to say I too find it somewhat dreary and that it's not my favourite song about September.
I prefer "My September Love" made popular by David Whitfield or even "September In The Rain." with the dynamic Dinah Washington.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:51 am

Or how about "It might as well rain until September"---we could have sung that last month and really meant it.

Marian

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:57 am

Marian Yes another good song by Carole King, but " September Of My Years" with Frank tops them all for us.

beautiful rendition of this song.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:16 pm

What's wrong with dreary? Life can get dreary so why not have songs about it?

I guess I was never bothered by dreary lyrics, because lyrics are about tenth in importance for me. The melody, chording, rhythm, and key are all more important than the lyrics.

I still feel September Song is the best song about September. Its melody and chords are haunting yet lovely. Second best is definitely "See You In September" made very popular by The Happenings from New Jersey in the 1960s. They still perform and I saw them on a cruise ship a couple years ago. I also like September In The Rain, especially by George Shearing, and September Morn by Neil Diamond. Even though they're one of the best groups ever, I just don't like Marian's favourite "September" by Earth Wind & Fire.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:19 pm

Hello all. I think we have been getting our songs mixed up between "September Song" and "Autumn Leaves". The subject went onto Autumn Leaves, and that is the song I remember sung by Nat King Cole. Then somehow September Song came back into the conversation. Of the two songs I prefer Autumn Leaves, as Matts rendition is FABULOUS

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:29 pm

Big surprise ... I definitely prefer September Song. Of course, I like his version of Autumn Leaves but it won't make the top 20 of my favourite Matt Monro songs. The tempo is just a tad too slow for me. But Matt Monro Jnr loves Autumn Leaves. Actually I play the best version of Autumn Leaves, but none of you have heard that.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:40 pm

Hi Paul-any chance that we may get a listen to your version in November at the Fan Club Meet---I bet they may well have a piano.!!

Yes I forgot to mention "September" by Earth Wind and Fire, thanks for reminding me--I do love that one.

Marian