"Kentucky Bluebird"-- Rufus Wainwright with Burt Bacharach
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Whoever told him he could sing? - Listen to Dionne Warwick's 'Message To Michael' for a superbly sung version.
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@RKMARTIN The best English version. Marlene Dietrich still kills it.
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Rufus Wainwright's sister's name is Martha.
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The best version I think of the song. Bacharach tells such a sad, beautiful story in the lyrics and music. Luv that Rufus.
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in the beginning i thought he said "take a message to mother" lol
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Sorry...you mis-read my post. First HIT version. I knew about Jerry Butler's version, because he is one of my favorites. I own most of Butler's vinyl singles. Lou's version was played often on the radio. I don't think that Jerry's version was ever released as a single. If you had replied to me, I would have answered this 2 months ago. Thanks.
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nice try but Burt says Jerry Butler recorded it first in 1963 as Message to Martha, Lou then Dionne etc. check the Burt Bios and Library of Congress records and you'll see
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Just so everyone will know...the first hit version was by Lou Johnson, early 60's. The title was "Kentucky Bluebird (Message to Martha)". Dionne Warwick and other female singers changed it to "Message to Michael" when they recorded it in later years.
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This is too adorable. First time I've liked the sound of my name..I'd love to kiss him under his chin....for about 45 minutes.
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mauhurandhislads 3 years ago 8
what a pretty guy
auger54 3 years ago 4