Nature Boy - Dedicated to Sherry (tustles)

"Nature Boy" is a song by Eden Ahbez, published in 1947. The song tells a fantasy of a "strange enchanted boy... who wandered very far" only to learn that "the greatest thing... was just to love and be loved in return". Nat Cole's 1948 recording of the song was a major hit, and "Nature Boy" has since become a pop and jazz standard, with dozens of major artists interpreting the song.
Song origin
The first two measures of the song's melody parallel the melody of the second movement in Antonín Dvořák's Piano Quintet No. 2 in A, Op. 81 (1887). It is unknown if Ahbez was familiar with Dvořák's piece, or if he arrived at the same melodic idea independently.
The content of the song is based on a 1940s Los Angeles-based group called "Nature Boys," of which Ahbez himself was a member.

Film usage
"Nature Boy" was a primary theme of the score for the 1948 motion picture The Boy with Green Hair. The original version of the song was used for it.
The tune and lyrics feature prominently in the 1993 film Untamed Heart. Versions by Roger Williams and Nat King Cole are used. The 2001 movie Moulin Rouge! also opens with a slow, deliberate vocal rendition of "Nature Boy." Its soundtrack includes a rendition by David Bowie with Massive Attack.
The writing of "Nature Boy" is the theme of a 2000 Canadian TV film of the same title, directed by Kari Skogland. In the film, nomadic poet and songwriter eden ahbez, interpreted by Callum Keith Rennie, writes a tune for Nat King Cole in 1947, after falling in love with a woman named Anna Jacobs. Nat records the song and the rest is history.
A recording by Kate Ceberano featured in the film "The Crossing" (1990).
The song is performed in a jazz improvisation in a club in the film Angel Eyes, also released in 2001. The rendition is featured on the soundtrack performed by Jon Hassell(Trumpet) with Ronu Majumdar (flute).
A jazz version of the song by Miles Davis appears in the film The Talented Mr. Ripley.
The 2005 French film Peindre ou faire l'amour (To Paint or Make Love) featured the song in both its plot and end credits.

Published versions:
Natalie Cole
George Benson
James Brown
John Coltrane
Harry Connick Jr
Bobby Darin
Miles Davis
José Feliciano
Ella Fitzgerald & Joe Pass
Marvin Gaye
Woody Herman
Al Hirt
Engelbert Humperdinck
Aaron Neville
Leonard Nimoy
Sarah Vaughan
David Bowie
Roger Williams
Celine Dion
Allison Williams - (2010)
Frank Sinatra

Popular versions:
The most successful version was recorded by Nat King Cole, which was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 15054. The record first reached the Billboard charts on 16 April 1948 and stayed for 15 weeks, peaking at #1. Cole later re-recorded the song for his 1961 album "The Nat King Cole Story".
The Dick Haymes recording was released by Decca Records as catalog number 24439. The record first appeared on the Billboard charts on 4 June 1948 and lasted 4 weeks, peaking at #16.
The Frank Sinatra recording was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 38210. It first reached the Billboard charts on 28 May 1948 and lasted 4 weeks, peaking at #18.
Bobby Darin recorded a version, which entered the US Cash Box chart on 10th June 1961, peaking at No.31 on 15th July 1961. The song also entered the UK singles chart on 6th July 1961, peaking at No.24 during a 7-week chart run.
Cher recorded a version as a tribute to her late former husband, Sonny Bono.
Grover Washington, Jr. recorded a version on his 1994 album All My Tomorrows.
Celine Dion performed the song as part of her A New Day... concert at Caesars Palace. The song appeared on her 2002 album A New Day Has Come and on her 2004 live album A New Day... Live in Las Vegas.
Abbey Lincoln recorded a version on her jazz album A Turtle's Dream.
The Great Society (band) recorded a cover of the song in 1966, which is featured in their 1968 album 'How it Was'.
Mina recorded a version on her jazz album "Mina 25" in 1983.
Vanity performed a version during a guest appearance on the tv show Friday the 13th: The Series.
A 2008 recording by Kurt Elling and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House has proven popular on YouTube, garnering over 300,000 views.
Kerli covered the song for a promo for the tenth season of Smallville.
Desi Roots covered the song for his `Doing It Right albumn on the Hawkeye label in 1980.

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Music

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• Nature Boy
• Nat King Cole
• Eden Ahbez

[tustles]

Hello Sis Thankyou so very very much . The words are very very true. To Give Love And Be Loved In Returned. I Love you My Sweet Sis And Forever friend Love Always Sherry xoxoxoxo God Bless KTF

[Keoniwa929]

This is a wonderful tribute to Sherry. a beautiful video. I remember this song, and I saw that movie, which is scary to me since you said it was 1948. I was a toddler?

John

*****

[soulsupremeful]

Lots of get well wishes Sherry (Sis)...

Love it... xxxx

Ps Sorry about the delay in commenting by had only just

noticed it.. xxx

[TACYELLA11]

Sweet :-)

Wish everyone a wonderful new year :-)

[azpmo001]

dear MAUREEN , WONDERFUL VIDEO , THE LYRICS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL, AND SAY THE TRUTH . THUMB UP AND IN MY PLAY LIST TO YOU DEDICATED . I WISH YOUR FRIEND GET WELL SOON . PEACE AND LOVET TO ALL OF YOU -ORLANDO-

[JANCIEprodukTie]

CooL 2011 :0)

[Fr3derick]

Excellent !! Thanks for the share:)

Grandma Mary

[bigeeezy]

Lovely work Maureen

Hope Sherry is well soon

james

[Getyouryayas]

Aww ~ 1947 was a very Good Year ~

for Flying Saucers & Me :o)

☮ Steven

[CountrynIrish]

Great Song with beautiful lyrics ! This is a wonderful video, thanks Maureen, well done ! My best wishes to sherry ! 5*****+