"Where or When" (Ray Heatherton, 1937)

[AJNorth]

As beautiful and poignant as it is stunning.

[jimmywilde]

WOW. It was during this broadway show that Ray Heatherton met and fell in love with Davenie Heatherton and together produced the most beautiful, talented child in the world... Davenie Johanna Heatherton, know to the world as Joey Heatherton.

Thanks from Paul Orofino aka Jimmy Wilde

[predlycon]

who was the backing band for this record? of course there's got to be a bandleader and orchestra.

[bsgs98]

@predlycon Ruby Newman & His Orchestra

[predlycon]

@bsgs98 was this really from 1937 (and where's mitzi green)?

[bsgs98]

@predlycon This was recorded in March 1937, about a month before 'Babes in Arms' opened on Broadway. Other than than films I don't think Mitzi Green ever made any recordings.

[predlycon]

@bsgs98 ohh thanks for the info. by the way, i'm curious about what's the catalogue number.

[bsgs98]

@predlycon Victor 25546

[crewzaa]

the band and voice so evocative of such a great era for music and lyrics.

[predlycon]

is this really him singing in 1937? wow! i love this recording. but where's mitzi green, RReady555?

[bassmangotdbluz]

Ray Heatherton was the first to record in 1937, "My Funny Valentine", a 1960 hit for Frank Sinatra. Does anyone know where online to view old episodes of his early TV NYC children's show "The Merry Mailman"? I loved it as a child and can still sing the theme song but can't remember much about the show besides TerryTune Cartoons and the first made for TV Cartoon series, "Crusader Rabbit". I was born in 1960, any help from older Baby Boomers would be appreciated.

[billyguns2]

I performed in the Library of Congress revival of the original version of BABES IN ARMS, and neither MY FUNNY VALENTINE or WHERE OR WHEN are sung by the male character (Valentine) as played by Ray Heatherton; there is a lot of misinformation about this online, so I am correcting it here. I met and worked with Ray Heatherton and he told me the same thing.

[143AC]

Dear Floral Par Kid, Ray was also"The Merry Mailman"first on WOR TV Ch.9

in NYC From Monday October 16,1950 to Friday March 22,

1956. He also hosted "The Merry Mailman's Funhouse"on

WPIX TV Ch.11 in NYC in the early 1960's.

[78timothy]

Literal and yet very charming arrangement Great to hear a song performed the way it should be done from the era that it was produce. great reference point for style. This is about as "Urtext" as youi're gonna get!! :-) I like how the vocalist takes the final note up!!

[floralparkkid]

I had the great honor to work with Ray Heatherton as his radio engineer while in college. He did a weekly show called the "Breakfast Club" on WBAU 90.3FM. He was a great singer and showman and a very nice man. I've also had the pleasure of interviewing his son Dick Heatherton who is one of the legendary radio broadcasters. That interview is here on YouTube.

[jimmywilde]

Hi FLoral Park Kid...Paul Orofino heree aka Jimmy Wilde. WOW I just idscovered this and really enjoyed it. Ray was such an amazing man. HE loved Joey so much and was really protective of her, something I found out when I started dating Joey when she was only 13 and I was 16. It wasn't easy to get his permission to finally take Joey out on a date but that first date lasted for over 25 years. Thanks.

[allertonoff2]

Was it Last year ? at Marienbad ? :)...great post.

[Babelfish6]

I love the early 30's versions..Great post, what a treat ! :D

[143AC]

Ray Heatherton was in the original Broadway

production of Rodgers' & Hart's Babes In Arms. He also was the first to popularize My Funny Valentine.

[dmacmurray]

How many of you remember that Ray Heatherton went on to be "The Merry Mailman" on day time kids TV? He fathered one of the most gorgeous creatures to walk the earth, too. Joey Heatherton.

[RReady555]

He had a long, rich career--yes, Joey's also a legend.

Thanks,

-RR

[Juliaflo]

@dmacmurray I remember 'The Merry Mailman'.

(Yes, it probably gives away my age, but I'm not telling, LOLOLOL).

[lordmahan11]

great song.

[RReady555]

One of the finest--many outstanding jazz artists have improvised energetically on this marvelous number.

Best wishes,

-RR

[genia106]

RR, I love this romantic presentation of yours. It is so incredibly beautiful, both the melody and the ultra romantic lyrics.

Thank you so much and Congratulations on Your

100th Post!

[RReady555]

100 already! Thanks for your ongoing support, Genia--think you'll especially enjoy #101... ;)

Kind regards,

-RR

[Corrie121]

Seventy one years old, and still as fresh as a daisy! Great rendition.

Thank you once again for sharing your great postings.

[RReady555]

Truly timeless, Corrie. Thanks for tuning in!

-RR

[lettermen1]

Never realised how far back this went. The Lettermen version was one of their very best, out of a catalog of hundreds of songs

[RReady555]

Love the Lettermen version, too...it's truly a great American standard.

Thanks for your fine videos, too!

Best,

-RR

[cvwtzhaar]

i've been trying to find a recording by this orchestra, good post.

[RReady555]

Thanks! Will have to upload more of my Rodgers & Hart material--an ingenious team.

Regards,

-RR

[JCJasion]

Ray Heatherton, father of Joey Heatherton and "The Merry Mailman" of local New York City TV fame of the 1950's and 1960's. Crooner, actor, TV personality and annnouncer. Ray wore a lot of hats with grace. He is missed by two generations.

[RReady555]

Excellent information, JC--thank you! Ray's was indeed a long, rich and varied career.

Kind regards,

-RR

[mrdee11091]

thanks rr another american sounding band here you can just tell straight away thanks ,,,

[RReady555]

Yes, Paul--that accentuated downbeat and the muted brass are Yank trademarks of the era--glad you enjoyed it!

-RR

[65Reasons]

Thanks for sharing this timeless classic.

65R:)

[RReady555]

You're most welcome. A great song and an outstanding rendition.

Best,

-RR