Uploaded by trooper7h on Aug 13, 2009
Another superb arrangement by Jo's Husband Paul Weston of a 1927 song and immaculately executed by one of the finest- and most prolific - female vocalists of the 20th century.
The Best Things in Life Are free
Charted in 1927 by George Olsen at #3 and by Frank Black at #16
Charted in 1948 by Dinah Shore at #18 and by Jo Stafford at #21
Also charted as a duet by Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson in 1992 at #10
Words and Music by B.G.DeSylva, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson
The moon belongs to ev'ryone
The best things in life are free
The stars belong to ev'ryone
They gleam there for you and me
The flowers in spring
The robins that sing
The sunbeams that shine
They're yours, they're mine
And love can come to ev'ryone
The best things in life are free
Recorded November 7th 1947
on Capitol 15017
With Paul Weston and his Orchestra.
Track 13 on Disc 3 Haunted Heart
of a 4 disc Set - Jo Stafford Yes Indeed!
Proper Records Ltd
www.propermusic.com
Enquiries: info@proper.uk.com
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Ms. Stafford was once of the finest voices of the 20th. century. And all of her songs were so very well chosen. Every song she sang, fit like a glove. That cannot be said about all vocalists. Go to sleep my dear. I will hear you again someday.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful clasic song!! I love it
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oh my gosh! just listen to that ending! they dont sing like THAT anymore. same year my car was made!
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@trooper7h isn't the song by luther vandeross and janet jackson a completely different song but just has the same title?
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The warmth of Jo's voice with the bright horns is wonderful!
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simply enchanting....wow..
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The theme song of Dely Magpayo on her radio program at DZRH[Manila, Philippines]inthe early fifties.
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Great Ray Henderson Buddy De-Silva and Lew Brown song.
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huy la escuche y me encanto la voz de esta mujer esta super legal
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Great song, arrangement and singer. All round great post.
Thank you for sharing.
Corrie121 2 years ago 5
Hiya Corrie121, :)
Trhis Lady of song can do no wrong in my eyes (and Ears)...:)
Even when she sings out of tune as her alter-ego ...Darleen Edwards!
Thanks for the comment and your support.
Regards,
trooper7h
trooper7h 2 years ago