Moody's Mood for Love:george benson,sarah vaughan and the count Basie orchestra

[MsJollycholly]

wasn't this the last song on WBLS when one of the DJ's ended his show, back in the day?

[SmokingKills87]

Amy, thanks for introducing me to this....R.I.P.

[fancytickle]

That was absolutely horrible. Way to destroy one of my favorite songs

[pvelectric]

In the 50s and 60s tons of news media said Rock and Roll and Jazz would never last, but I keep being happy finding these high spirited and humanistic musical forms, all-American forms, are still alive and well worldwide. The Greeks and Romans left some buildings, literature, and models of government, the English left us Shakespeare, Europe, enterprise and classical music, but the US Empire has given the world industry, science, Country, Blues, Jazz and R and R music..

[lavendermo28]

this is wicked ,

[dangreg19]

Pure magic

[RLMcLENDON2]

brought tears to the eyes....

[RaineaTrenton]

Remembering The Chief Rocker, WBLS, Frankie Crocker.

[juangenesyjazz]

QUE MELODIA HERMOSA Y ESTOS DOS INTERPRETES SON DE OTRO PLANETA QUE SWING QUE GUSTO ..SIN PALABRAS

[PowellZevin770]

Get the audio from this track at soundnabber doht cohm.

[newcross737]

The best version of this song that I have heard is by Ester Philips. Arr by Jimmy Mchugh and Dorothy fields. Not on utube.

[farawayeyes5]

pvelectric, that's all wrong. The sax solo was by James Moody, not Charlie Parker, from "I'm in the mood for love" by George Gershwin. The lyrics were composed by Eddie Jefferson, and recorded by him on the album "The Main Man" released in the late 70's or early 1980's. George Benson also recorded this with Patti Austin on the grammy winning album "Gimme' the night" produced by Quincy Jones. It was recorded again under Quincy's supervision on "Q's Juke Joint."Nothing to do with Bird.

[newcross737]

@farawayeyes5 The Esther Phillips version of moodys blues was in 1969 on the Roulette label.

It's by far the best vocal rendition of this song. Arr: by Jimmy Mchugh and Dorothy Fields keep an eye out

I will upload it as and when i can.

[pvelectric]

@farawayeyes5 thanks to all here who've provided important info re. Pleasure, Moody et. al.. King Pleasure in early 60s, I heard on the radio do two other written lyrics to two of Sonny Stitt's songs, improvised solos that is. One of the songs I've posted here on the tube, I think it's called "Sonny's Tune," a moderate tempo blues (really cooks). Have searched these but can't find. The other Pleasure does is The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea solo by Stitt, on the same album.

[pvelectric]

@farawayeyes5 thanks for corrections.

[pvelectric]

@farawayeyes5 Okay I'm wrong about a lot, but I did hear Quincy Jones say on a radio interview in the mid 1970s that the reason he started playing jazz trumpet was because he heard the music of Charlie Parker. To learn to improvise jazz, Nelson Riddle told me personally to take lessons, or at least memorize every solo Bird ever played. Quincy of course followed Riddle, as Frank Sinatra's arranger.

[redgarnet6]

Wow - I never knew live footage of Sarah Vaughn existed. Thanks for the upload.

[nancydrew5]

RIP James Moody another great spirit has gone up to that great Jazz orchestra!

[nillawafers96]

RIP Mr. Moody, you will be missed.

[MscBlggr]

look out young George is!!!

[BabyChoun971]

Ils ont bu ou quoi? lOl

[BandaisuanKaraoke002]

this is giving me goosebumps....big time! THE BEST!

[BandaisuanKaraoke002]

This is awesome!!!!!!

[sweetlove1171]

Ladies & Gentlemen

Miss. Sarah Vaughan & Mr. George Benson

Need i say more?

[amazingdude2]

I see where Anita Baker gets her style from now!  I never heard Sarah Vaughn sing until now. Impressive

[exdoode]

wow!

[Seattlecarnut]

George Benson and Sarah Vaughan?

[tutoferraz]

olha essa Marie!! num conhecia essa versão! os caras tao brincando on stage essa eh a real! tipo nao eh todo dia q tah o benson a sarah vaughan e o count basie no mesmo palco neh? a little over mas phoda!

[Fbaise1]

What year was this?

[jmadtoyou]

Thanks for posting this!

[centervilletn]

i love sarah....peace to both of them...

[soliver13]

I saw Eddie Jefferson perform this back in the 70's. He was with Richie Cole at the time.

[scipionenasica]

"James Moody created his improvised solo in 1949 on a visit to Sweden. Moodys version clearly shows the influence of Charlie Parker[2]. Later in 1952 , jazz singer Eddie Jefferson wrote lyrics to this improvisation by Moody, a practice known as vocalese."

From wikipedia.

[darkoanton5]

@scipionenasica That's what I heard.

[pvelectric]

James Moody wrote the words to this music that first was an improvised solo performed and recorded by Charlie "Bird" Parker. First sung by King Pleasure as far as I know, who tips his hat to Moody for the lyrics by ending the song with, "James Moody you can blow now if you want to, we're through."

Bird's original is available still on Savoy label I think.

[blakmagik4]

@pvelectric Correction: Eddie Jefferson actually wrote the lyrics and originally performed them. Eddie also later toured with James Moody. King Pleasure recorded the song using his words and had a hit and it became known as "Moody's mood for love" then. James Moody originally performed the music as a solo.

[vecernicek2]

@pvelectric Yeah, correct, except it was James Moody´s solo and the lyrics were written by Eddie Jefferson ;)

The story of the song is described here watch?v=ckxMozZZLzA

[mishabigos]

@pvelectric It was actually James Moody's solo. Eddie Jefferson lyricized it. King Pleasure popularized it.

[19nicoletta79]

Che ammazzata impararla! Ma che soddisfazione cantarla!!!!!

[justinbig9]

This is one sexy ass song!

[Criscilla241]

The DIVINE Miss Sarah & always exceptional George Benson

[tinister]

I was in love when I first discovered this GB song. It perfectly captures the sensation of being captivated and lifted by someone. Classic.

[bettigranati]

ECCEZIONALE!!!!!!!!

[wojtekkraj]

I take a bow... Graet!

[MattieSongbird]

I love it!!!!

[MatMaax]

wonderful

[NightFlowerBand]

beautiful