@jazzalout I think so too (best rendition ever). In fact, I can hardly give any other versions a fair listen. I just constantly compare to this one, which is just incomparable. This song was my first exposure to Betty Carter, and it's still my favorite of hers. I don't think I'd like it with the full orchestra, though. In fact, I've always thought there were too many strings in this version.
The last 30 seconds gives me chills (...ahem) everytime.
bigbeatshuffletruffl 4 months ago
@bigbeatshuffletruffl Yes, yes. The best part for me is "how strange the change from major to minor..." Tears me up, yes, everytime.
mindydawn1 3 months ago
@mindydawn1 And the way she extends 'every' that final time. beautiful... then you realize it's a live recording!
bigbeatshuffletruffl 3 months ago 2
The best rendition ever. Although you don't quite get the feeling of the full orchestra but wonderful.
jazzalout 1 year ago 2
@jazzalout I think so too (best rendition ever). In fact, I can hardly give any other versions a fair listen. I just constantly compare to this one, which is just incomparable. This song was my first exposure to Betty Carter, and it's still my favorite of hers. I don't think I'd like it with the full orchestra, though. In fact, I've always thought there were too many strings in this version.
mindydawn1 1 year ago