hjaltalín cover I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter on East Village Radio in NYC

http://lofi.tv - Iceland's hjaltalín cover a tune popularized by Faron Young. Written in 1935 with music by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Joe Young, the song was a hit first for Fats Waller. It was also covered by Frank Sinatra on an album he did with Count Basie, Nat "King" Cole, Barry Manilow, Dean Martin, Shakin' Stevens, Scatman Crothers, Gregory Isaacs, Bill Haley & His Comets and of course Faron Young.

Shot and edited by Stuart Rogers with sound recorded by Ben Allen in the EVR booth on First Avenue.

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[Frietjee]

Since the death of my grandmother, this was my grandfather's favorite song. Unfortunately he died today. RIP, je gabber en kleinzoon Harry. X

[Catsoul67]

SPETTACOLARI

[Dozzerdog1]

Love it!+++++

[Ixteder]

You ARE great!

[JEMCO2008]

First time i herd this was around 1955 Nat King Cole and later Fats Waller

Thank you for the post You guys did a dreat job on a cool song. From Earl

[zippolaccia]

loves this band...from south Sardinia, Italy ciao!!!!

[madchops82]

great!!

[TennesseeJimmie]

Nice Job but Faron Young didn't do that song -At least I can't find where he did. He's about the only singer who didn't do it though. Even Clint Eastwood did it!

[trumiko]

you guys are awesome!

[festen42]

<3 :)