Great version, probably the best, although The Beatles did a great job of this one themselves.Their guitar arrangement was light years ahead of it's time.
The first recording of this song to be released came even before the original cast album version of January 1958. Promotional copies of the 45 rpm single, Capitol P3847, were released on November 26, 1957, even before the Broadway production had premiered on December 19. Produced by Nelson Riddle, it featured his orchestra and 17-year-old vocalist Sue Raney.
Her voice is so beautiful!!! Lovely version...I have always loved this song but never thought anyone else could do it as good as Macca. Guess I was wrong...this is equally good!!
@Thebestbuddy1986 lmfao as if the talent-free zone that is Paul McCartney kicks ANYONE's ass, let alone the sublime Peggy Lee. Two different vocal genres anyway - like comparing Sinatra and Eminem, but hey I wouldn't expect a Beatles' apologist to grasp that.
OK, I gotta comment! These days the term "cover" means to sing another writer's song. The great Peggy Lee is "covering" this lovely song because it was written by Meredith Willson. It was first performed by Barbara Cook in the original Broadway musical "The Music Man," which opened in Dec. 1957 (NOT 1959) and Shirley Jones sang it in the movie version (1962). Those two were the "original" performances. And in my opinion--as if it matters--Peggy's version is fabulous!
Metusaleh , though " Cover "'s meanings shading changed a bit after the 60s rock era , I believe was first used in the Tin Pan Alley music business , for the songs of that era - including those that have been given the " Great American Songbook " marketing phrase recently - and can be applied to recordings of those songs ! I LOVE the song , but...( I just listened to Babs Cook , on the 60s Bell Telephone Hour...The Nazz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )
Metusaleh , though " Cover "'s meanings shading changed a bit after the 60s rock era , I believe was first used in the Tin Pan Alley music business , for the songs of that era - including those that have been given the : Great American Songbook " marketing phrase recently - and can be applied to recordings of those songs ! I LOVE the song , but...( I just listened to Babs Cook , on the 60s Bell Telephone Hour...The Nazz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )
@ beatleholic...what a disgusting comparsion! u must be manic to ever compare a standards singer...means, mastered voice... to a group of men junior to her & singing her classic song. lol. a moron thats glad his country has <ten groups/stars to brag about! Do u know who shirley bassey is..thats a better voice comparsion from the uk.
The word "cover" does not apply to the Great American Songbook's standards, such as this one. Peggy's version was loved so much by Paul McCartney that The Beatles recorded their own version after they heard hers.
@Metusaleh Totally agree. I watched Il divo in Barcelona last night; I asked my wife does she consider them to be a cover/ karaoke group, as they sing all the usual standards? she agreed with me and said that if this was the case, Frank Sinatra would have to a karaoke singer.
Dodo251 don´t be idiot, Of course the songwriter is Meredith Willson in 1959 it was recorded by Anita Bryant, and in 1961 it was recorded by Peggy Lee, for that reason the two previous versions are more originals than the beatles, in fact Peggy lee is one strong influence inside the beatles. A fact, And for that reason I wrote in the title of this play list "ORIGINALS SONGS, OR MORE ORIGINALS ONES. OTHERS ONLY COVERED THEM"
@Teotihuacan112 This is fantastic. It makes sense I love The Beatles and the early Syd Barrett Pink Floyd and I love her stuff too. My friend played the " is that all there is record " along with Blind Faith and Spirit and she just fit right in. The is really cool and love the Beatles version too.
@Teotihuacan112 I read on Wikipedia (I don't know how reliable the article was) that Peggy used to babysit the McCartney boys. If so, I think that is super cool :)
Certainly NOT Anita Bryant's version! :) Paul McCartney has said multiple times that he loved Peggy (he even wrote a song for her) and he has also said repeatedly that Peggy's version was the reason why The Beatles recorded their own version.
Love this version...this is from her "Latin a la Lee" album from 1961...my mom bought this when I was a kid and I've been hooked to this entire album since.
the best rendition
GatoPardo09 1 week ago
Great version, probably the best, although The Beatles did a great job of this one themselves.Their guitar arrangement was light years ahead of it's time.
shargram 1 week ago
soothing to say the least.....
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LowRobinSongs 1 month ago
It was recorded before1960. I have my original LP of the album Latin ala Lee which I bought before I went into the military in 1960/
BarcoPamplonica 2 months ago
Timeless Thrilling ~ Thank you :)
Sunlightphil 4 months ago
This is dedicated to my darling Charlie whom I love so very much
TheLilyskid 5 months ago
i like this version and i thought it was a lennon/mccartney song. the bongo drums add well in the backround.
fg6971 5 months ago
this versione makes you dream, but i prefer the beatles one, i love paul's voice and george's solo <3
TheBeatles95here 5 months ago
OMG.....Peggy Lee! What a wonderful voice . She was absolutely one of the best female singers !!!! Thanks for this beautiful recording!
pinkieldred 5 months ago
Hermosa versión!
DarioRamosMaldonado 6 months ago
Aw, gee, isn't she great? Love her to bits. Sad that she is no longer with us.
Jennings03 6 months ago 3
The first recording of this song to be released came even before the original cast album version of January 1958. Promotional copies of the 45 rpm single, Capitol P3847, were released on November 26, 1957, even before the Broadway production had premiered on December 19. Produced by Nelson Riddle, it featured his orchestra and 17-year-old vocalist Sue Raney.
lcbrownz1 6 months ago
Her voice is so beautiful!!! Lovely version...I have always loved this song but never thought anyone else could do it as good as Macca. Guess I was wrong...this is equally good!!
perspect19 9 months ago
@perspect19 Yes I agree and that is what I thought too.
alexlancer11 5 months ago
heaven
honeybee7700 10 months ago
This lady was one of a kind. She was a great artist.
sneezepal 10 months ago 3
Oh my Peggy....is there anyone that can do it like you...? sigh
cubanbach 10 months ago 2
@tazamack its a shame how this great music and great generation is just forgotten by todays ignorant and careless generation.
jazzman110393 11 months ago 2
cool song.... always loved this tune..
TheObladee 11 months ago
I like both versions.It's just a very haunting tune...songs like this go straight to the soul and heals !!!
alltheway62 1 year ago
Sorry, everyone, but The Beatles and Macca' versions kick this version so much ass.
Thebestbuddy1986 1 year ago
@Thebestbuddy1986 lmfao as if the talent-free zone that is Paul McCartney kicks ANYONE's ass, let alone the sublime Peggy Lee. Two different vocal genres anyway - like comparing Sinatra and Eminem, but hey I wouldn't expect a Beatles' apologist to grasp that.
thetragicyouth 9 months ago 2
@thetragicyouth haha agreed bro they cam;t all be perfect like us lol ignorance is bliss
gregoir 9 months ago
@thetragicyouth so much hate about such a lovely song...chillax broski
MadisonStarlight 8 months ago
OK, I gotta comment! These days the term "cover" means to sing another writer's song. The great Peggy Lee is "covering" this lovely song because it was written by Meredith Willson. It was first performed by Barbara Cook in the original Broadway musical "The Music Man," which opened in Dec. 1957 (NOT 1959) and Shirley Jones sang it in the movie version (1962). Those two were the "original" performances. And in my opinion--as if it matters--Peggy's version is fabulous!
Maggieannster 1 year ago 2
@Maggieannster
Your opinion does matter, seeing as you have a great taste (not to mention knowledge!) of music.
Romeowasbleeding1 1 year ago
Very nice slow tempo version is Peggy Lee's music is also incredible that speedy cover of the Beatles (= ^ ◇ ^ =)
T0MMY1969 1 year ago
@T0MMY1969
I LOVE Georgies solo on their version.
so gentle, subtle and just perfect.
OropherThranduil 11 months ago
There never was nor will there ever be another Peggy Lee.
htuomnom 1 year ago
love this song
FRamirez1978 1 year ago
a ownderful song from a great lady
queenSpot 1 year ago
i love the beatles version, but this one very romantic!
elwin38 1 year ago 2
@elwin38 the song is romantic, who ever sing it
bulgarinjunaci 1 year ago
Metusaleh , though " Cover "'s meanings shading changed a bit after the 60s rock era , I believe was first used in the Tin Pan Alley music business , for the songs of that era - including those that have been given the " Great American Songbook " marketing phrase recently - and can be applied to recordings of those songs ! I LOVE the song , but...( I just listened to Babs Cook , on the 60s Bell Telephone Hour...The Nazz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )
ChopsForBohemians 1 year ago
Metusaleh , though " Cover "'s meanings shading changed a bit after the 60s rock era , I believe was first used in the Tin Pan Alley music business , for the songs of that era - including those that have been given the : Great American Songbook " marketing phrase recently - and can be applied to recordings of those songs ! I LOVE the song , but...( I just listened to Babs Cook , on the 60s Bell Telephone Hour...The Nazz !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )
ChopsForBohemians 1 year ago
@ beatleholic...what a disgusting comparsion! u must be manic to ever compare a standards singer...means, mastered voice... to a group of men junior to her & singing her classic song. lol. a moron thats glad his country has <ten groups/stars to brag about! Do u know who shirley bassey is..thats a better voice comparsion from the uk.
ballershanelle 1 year ago
okie dokie ! I am old!
robinspillman 1 year ago
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beatleholic13 1 year ago
@beatleholic13 Sorry, I might be biased, but I like the Beatles version better even though this is a good version
beatleholic13 1 year ago
@beatleholic13 is gay
khurit 1 year ago
never hear them at all.... til
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NathanielAndrew100 1 year ago
Preciosa
maarkour 2 years ago
hermosa version
carlostumai 2 years ago
I love it. Very beautiful !!
*****5, and fav,
annaderabos 2 years ago
paul liked this version thats why they did theirs like it is!! Go Paulie!! Love the Beatles
beatles0618 2 years ago
Beautiful :-)))
pontepolentepontepi 2 years ago 2
I agree. I just spent two days looking for this version after catching the first 20 seconds of it somewhere.
fordprefectskid 2 years ago 4
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"Till There Was You" is a song written by Meredith Willson for his 1957 musical play The Music Man
Yet another cover, not an original.
Dodo251 2 years ago
The word "cover" does not apply to the Great American Songbook's standards, such as this one. Peggy's version was loved so much by Paul McCartney that The Beatles recorded their own version after they heard hers.
Metusaleh 2 years ago 29
@Metusaleh Totally agree. I watched Il divo in Barcelona last night; I asked my wife does she consider them to be a cover/ karaoke group, as they sing all the usual standards? she agreed with me and said that if this was the case, Frank Sinatra would have to a karaoke singer.
Phil
filsgreen 3 months ago
Dodo251 don´t be idiot, Of course the songwriter is Meredith Willson in 1959 it was recorded by Anita Bryant, and in 1961 it was recorded by Peggy Lee, for that reason the two previous versions are more originals than the beatles, in fact Peggy lee is one strong influence inside the beatles. A fact, And for that reason I wrote in the title of this play list "ORIGINALS SONGS, OR MORE ORIGINALS ONES. OTHERS ONLY COVERED THEM"
Teotihuacan112 2 years ago 11
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The only fact is you're a fucking gringo moron.
Dodo251 2 years ago
@Teotihuacan112 The Peggy Lee's version was recorded in 1959, and released on "Latin Ala Lee!" album in 1960.
migaraphael 8 months ago
@Teotihuacan112 actually the song was written in 1957 :)
CanKuman8 6 months ago
@Teotihuacan112 This is fantastic. It makes sense I love The Beatles and the early Syd Barrett Pink Floyd and I love her stuff too. My friend played the " is that all there is record " along with Blind Faith and Spirit and she just fit right in. The is really cool and love the Beatles version too.
alexlancer11 5 months ago
@Teotihuacan112 Barbara Cook is the original artist having introduced the song in "The Music Man" in 1957. All other versions are covers.
Plakavoid 4 months ago
@Teotihuacan112 I read on Wikipedia (I don't know how reliable the article was) that Peggy used to babysit the McCartney boys. If so, I think that is super cool :)
MissLoveClub 3 months ago
Beautiful version of this song; thanks for sharing!
bnrbbluvmuzik 2 years ago 2
It inspired The Beatles to do it
livegems 2 years ago 3
livegems, i think it was the anita bryant 1959 version that inspired the beatles.
oledapra 2 years ago
Certainly NOT Anita Bryant's version! :) Paul McCartney has said multiple times that he loved Peggy (he even wrote a song for her) and he has also said repeatedly that Peggy's version was the reason why The Beatles recorded their own version.
similau 2 years ago 2
Love this version...this is from her "Latin a la Lee" album from 1961...my mom bought this when I was a kid and I've been hooked to this entire album since.
nessie96 2 years ago
oh yes...that's the best version...u got taste my dear :)
ghassankazoun 3 years ago