Johnny Mathis also did this song. My parents both had wedding bands in the late 60's and 70's, and they played this tune. I whistle it still after all these years.
Further investigation reveals that this song was recorded by Capitol in December 1956 and it was recorded on mono as well as three track stereo. This could account for the two different versions which exist. This version is of course the three track stereo one.
Somewhere out there is a recording of this song with a simpler backing. This version with the beautiful string arrangement by Gordon Jenkins is the most popular. It is possible that the earlier one was an out-take from one of his TV shows, which are ofetn found on cut price compilations.
I have a version on a budget label compilation album released here in the UK. I have dug the album out and played the track for the first time in years. It sounds really different from the version on "Love Is The Thing" album (which was stereo). It is a mono recording and listening closely, it seems to be slightly speeded up. I now think it is the same version which was recorded in 1956, but it has been doctored and sounds older.
@jazzysclassicjazz Further investigation reveals that this song was recorded by Capitol in December 1956 and it was recorded on mono as well as three track stereo. Perhaps this could account for the two different versions which exist. This version is of course the three track stereo one.
Johnny Mathis also did this song. My parents both had wedding bands in the late 60's and 70's, and they played this tune. I whistle it still after all these years.
electrospirit1 2 weeks ago
Further investigation reveals that this song was recorded by Capitol in December 1956 and it was recorded on mono as well as three track stereo. This could account for the two different versions which exist. This version is of course the three track stereo one.
TOMBANCROFT 8 months ago
@TOMBANCROFT Thank You so much Tom for sharing! Appreciate your research :)))
jazzysclassicjazz 4 months ago
Somewhere out there is a recording of this song with a simpler backing. This version with the beautiful string arrangement by Gordon Jenkins is the most popular. It is possible that the earlier one was an out-take from one of his TV shows, which are ofetn found on cut price compilations.
TOMBANCROFT 8 months ago
I have a version on a budget label compilation album released here in the UK. I have dug the album out and played the track for the first time in years. It sounds really different from the version on "Love Is The Thing" album (which was stereo). It is a mono recording and listening closely, it seems to be slightly speeded up. I now think it is the same version which was recorded in 1956, but it has been doctored and sounds older.
TOMBANCROFT 10 months ago
@TOMBANCROFT You have an great ear to detect this...Is the one you are familiar with on yt?
jazzysclassicjazz 8 months ago
@jazzysclassicjazz Further investigation reveals that this song was recorded by Capitol in December 1956 and it was recorded on mono as well as three track stereo. Perhaps this could account for the two different versions which exist. This version is of course the three track stereo one.
TOMBANCROFT 8 months ago
This was the second version of this recorded by Nat. His first version was recorded in his younger days. Both are superb.
TOMBANCROFT 10 months ago
@TOMBANCROFT Do you know what album that is from? Was it with the King Cole Trio?
jazzysclassicjazz 10 months ago
Glad to find back this beautiful song again! Thank you Carmen!
3muimui 1 year ago
@3muimui ;o) My pleasure
jazzysclassicjazz 1 year ago