A New Game, Remember This Verse? Just Name The Refrain.

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Blue Moon

Post by Terence Lee » Fri Aug 04, 2006 12:44 pm

Has anyone heard Liza Minnelli's wacky version of Blue Moon recorded during her Capitol tenure? It is so offbeat that Capitol removed it from her first album LIZA LIZA when they reissued it as an abridged album years later with a new title MAYBE THIS TIME.
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Post by Terrajel » Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:14 pm

Lena & Harry are indeed thinking of the version I used as a source, and which I expected Marian to get instantly.....

Rod Stewart - Stardust (The Great American Songbook Vol 3).

Incidentally music lovers, the humongously wonderful Eric Clapton accompanies Rod on this great rendition :)

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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:38 pm

That's right Terra, that's the one with Rod Stewart. :) :)
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Post by mariana44 » Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:52 pm

Hi all---that is so strange--yes I do love the Rod Stewart albums [songbook], but I put together a compilation of my favourites [via ITunes---naturally]--and that is what I usually listen to---and "Blue Moon " was not among those---but I really should have been able to guess with all the clues you gave me !!

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Post by Terence Lee » Fri Aug 04, 2006 7:55 pm

Everyone's recording the Great American Songbook. Just tried Gladys Knight's latest CD. Unfortunately I thought she brought nothing fresh or new to this genre.

Michael Bolton also sings Sinatra on his latest CD. Have not listened to it yet.
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Post by mariana44 » Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:40 pm

Hi all-as we have not had a verse to guess for a few days, and as I happen to be on the forum, and I just happen to have one ready---here goes---

"Many men with lofty aims,
Strive for lofty goals,
Others play at smaller games,
Being simpler souls.

I am of the latter brand;
All I want to do,
Is to find a spot of land,
And live there with you."

I just love some of these intros---they are like another little song, with a different tune, that leads into the main words and melody.

This is such a well known song--a real golden goodie :!: :!:

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Post by Terrajel » Sun Aug 06, 2006 7:46 am

....and someday we'll build a home on a hilltop... :)

That'll be The Folks Who Live on the Hill


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Post by Terence Lee » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:53 am

Great version by Peggy Lee who almost whispers the lyrics.
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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:30 am

Yes Peggy Lee is always associated with "The Folk Who Live On The Hill" and yes Terence, singing in a kind of whisper, but again without the verse.
Bette Midler sang this numer superbly and so did Sammy Davis Jnr, both with verse included.
Hi Terra your go :?:
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Post by mariana44 » Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:06 pm

Hi There are loads of great versions of this song, but my favourite version is by Mel Torme--just beautiful. And he also includes the verse.

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Post by ROBERT M. » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:17 pm

Hello everyone. As I have mentioned before, Frank Sinatra was the conductor for Peggy Lees' outstanding version of "The Folks Who Live On The Hill". Another very good version of the song is by Michael Holliday.
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(
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Post by mariana44 » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:22 pm

Come on someone---give us another verse please!! I have got lots more ideas, but I like to try to guess them too!!

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Post by paul jh » Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:20 pm

My favourite recording of The Folks Who Live On The Hill is by Jon Hendricks.

Here's an opening verse that even Robert will remember:

To lead a better life,
I need my love to be here
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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:23 pm

Hi Paul, We are certain that this is the Beatles number
" Here There And Everywhere".

Here is another.......
Nothing seemed To Matter Any More
Didn't care what I Was headed for.
Time Was Standing Still
No One Counted Till.
There Came A Knocking At The Door.
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Post by ROBERT M. » Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:31 pm

Welcome back Paul, and yes I did know your verse.
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(
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