KEN SLAVIN: A SALUTE TO JOHNNY MERCER (In Concert, 1999)

During my 1999 AIDS benefit concert in San Antonio, I included a three-song salute to the music of Johnny Mercer. I have uploaded the tape of the middle song, "Laura," before, and a CD version of "I Thought About You," but I decided to share the entire three-song performance this time, with hopes that you might enjoy seeing it in its entirety. I also was able to enhance the audio track this time around - now that I have learned to better use my computer software! Mercer fans will notice that I made a mistake when I introduced the third number, "Come Rain or Come Shine." I corrected myself at the end. (The song was co-written with Harold Arlen.) As always, thank you for watching and commenting - and for your continued support of my career. MUSICIANS FEATURED HERE: Andrew Langham, piano; Chuck Moses, bass; Steve Glaeser, drums; Mike Berglund, trumpet/flugelhorn. For more information on my singing or to order CDs and/or downloads, please visit my websites:

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[mettanc]

sounded great and love the whole moment u and the band created. i have no clue how to use music/mic software.

[SanAntonioCrooner]

@mettanc  Thank you, Michael!!!

[musicbod2]

Such great music Lovely smooth rendering of a JohnnMercer tribute Laura my favorite of all time and sung by my favorite Crooner ever Good Luck always Ken and as ever Thanks for sharing so much pleasure with yourgreat voice and Band

Idaxx

[SanAntonioCrooner]

@musicbod2 You are such a sweetheart, Ida! Thank you for such kind words and for being so supportive of what I do. You are a dear! I hope all is well with you! Hugs, Ken

[felixbautista]

Am happy to hear and listen to you singing again... have been thinking about your song uploads and wondering why the silence and ooooops! there you go... i got some psychic skills and similar events in the past have proven it... thanks for uploading and sharing.

[SanAntonioCrooner]

@felixbautista Hi, Felix! Thanks so much! You are very kind. I've been keeping busy here in Texas with a few singing gigs (not enough, though...I need more!) and my PR consulting business, for which I'm trying to find new clients. This bad U.S. economy has me struggling a bit, but I continue to push as much as possible. As always, thank you for listening to my music. And I'm glad you have psychic powers! Please send more my way!!! Best, Ken

[SanAntonioCrooner]

@felixbautista Hi, Felix! Thanks so much! You are very kind. I've been keeping busy here in Texas with a few singing gigs (not enough, though...I need more!) and my PR consulting business, for which I'm trying to find new clients. This bad U.S. economy has me struggling a bit, but I continue to push as much as possible. As always, thank you for listening to my music. And I'm glad you have psychic powers! Please send more my way!!! Best, Ken

[SanAntonioCrooner]

@bostonblakie Hi there! I love that movie "Midnight" -and I mentioned it at the end of the performance here. I read the book and saw the movie back then - and I remember loving all the Mercer songs that played throughout the film. And "Laura" is just a fabulous classic! Thanks for the kind comment and stay in touch! Best, Ken

[SanAntonioCrooner]

@SergioVellatti Hi, Sergio! Thank you!  I know it's an old tape - nearly 12 years old - but it's fun to share these earlier performances with my You Tube friends. Thanks for watching and commenting! -- Ken

[SanAntonioCrooner]

@gbllnglbrt Hi, Giballin! You are so nice and I thank you for your very sweet message! I would love to sing in Brazil someday! Perhaps I will be fortunate and be able to do that - and to meet you one day! Many, many thanks! A big hug to you, Ken