American Songbook Series: Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart

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Tracklist

1CD
#TitleArtistLength
1ManhattanLee Wiley3:26
2It’s Easy to Remember
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1935-02-21)
background vocals:
The Rhythmettes (on 1935-02-21) and Three Shades of Blue (on 1935-02-21)
lead vocals:
Bing Crosby (on 1935-02-21)
orchestra:
The Georgie Stoll Orchestra (on 1935-02-21)
conductor:
Georgie Stoll (on 1935-02-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc.
part of:
V Disc (number: VP 1201 (3))
recording of:
It’s Easy to Remember (and So Hard to Forget) (on 1935-02-21)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1935)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1935)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation
Bing Crosby3:16
3Mimi
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
vocals:
Maurice Chevalier (on 1932-06-29)
recording of:
Mimi (from 1932 film "Love Me Tonight") (on 1932-06-29)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart
composer:
Richard Rodgers
Maurice Chevalier2:27
4Little Girl BlueMargaret Whiting3:14
5This Can’t Be Love
recording of:
This Can’t Be Love
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1938)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1938)
publisher:
Warner/Chappell
Margaret Whiting2:38
6You Are Too BeautifulDick Haymes2:55
7I Wish I Were in Love Again
vocals:
Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney
orchestra:
MGM Studio Orchestra
conductor:
Lennie Hayton
recording of:
I Wish I Were in Love Again (on 1948-05-28)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1937)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell Music
part of:
Babes in Arms (full musical)
Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney2:28
8The Lady Is a Tramp
cover recording of:
The Lady Is a Tramp (from “Babes in Arms”)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1937)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
part of:
Babes in Arms (full musical)
part of:
Pal Joey
Lena Horne2:59
9Blue MoonMel Tormé3:12
10Johnny One‐Note
recording of:
Johnny One Note
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1937)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co.
part of:
Babes in Arms (full musical)
Mary Martin2:41
11Lover
vocals:
Peggy Lee
cover recording of:
Lover
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1932)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1932)
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation
Peggy Lee3:22
12Falling in Love With Love
recording of:
Falling in Love With Love
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1938)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1938)
publisher:
Chappell & Co. and Chappell & Co., Inc.
part of:
The Boys From Syracuse
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Portia Nelson4:00
13The Funny World
Matt Dennis2:43
14I’ve Got Five Dollars
recording of:
I’ve Got Five Dollars
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1931)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1931)
Bobby Short1:54
15Ten Cents a Dance
recording of:
Ten Cents a Dance
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1930)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1930)
part of:
Simple Simon
Doris Day3:12
16Mountain Greenery
recording of:
Mountain Greenery
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1926)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1926)
Ella Fitzgerald2:16
17BewitchedSarah Vaughan3:32
18You Took Advantage of Me
recording of:
You Took Advantage of Me
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1928)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1928)
publisher:
Chappell’s • Sydney
Elaine Stritch3:21
19Isn’t It Romantic?
recording of:
Isn’t It Romantic? (from 1932 film “Love Me Tonight”)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1932)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1932)
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation and Sony/ATV Harmony
Carmen McRae3:01
20Glad to Be UnhappyBillie Holiday4:10
21There’s a Small Hotel
recording of:
There’s a Small Hotel (from “On Your Toes”)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1936)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1936)
part of:
On Your Toes
part of:
Pal Joey
Joe Williams2:19
22My Funny ValentineTony Bennett2:38
23Why Can’t I?
recording of:
Why Can’t I?
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart
composer:
Richard Rodgers
publisher:
Harms, Inc. (on 1929-03-14)
Maureen McGovern3:39
24Thou Swell
recording of:
Thou Swell
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1927)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (in 1927)
publisher:
Marlin Enterprises and Warner Bros.
Nat King Cole1:55

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part of:American Songbook Series (order: 6)