it's been a long. long time

Written in 1945 by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, this song captured the essence of GI's returning home from their tours of duty. Remember freedom is not free. Happy 4th of July. Peace.

They don't write songs like this anymore.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• JazzUkes
• Ukulele
• Noir

[MahoganyBlues]

I will sing this at a WWII veteran's funeral soon, I'm gunna wear a red dress and belt it out as true to the lyrics as humanly possible. THANK YOU for helping me get the lyrics, especially the oft-overlooked spoken part at the beginning. Excellent post.

[markocchionero]

glad to be assistance

[r9QFyqmV]

Really loved this rendition. Thank you so much Mark.

Rabbit

[markocchionero]

thanks

[julaybib]

I've love this song for yonks, and tho nothing will ever beat Bing singing it with Les Paul, it's uber-cool done on the ukulele. Nice one, dude.

[markocchionero]

thanks

[Flatfoot2282]

very well performed and much enjoyed...again and again

[sherwinjtb]

so cool dude =P

[markocchionero]

thanks, i feel the same way. jerks are always going to be out there. you may as well let them expose their ignorance to all.

[ukuleleband]

I have noticed that there are many ignorant cowards who hide behind their screen name. asd910ddm is one of them. He must have a lot of anger and guilt in his sniveling little body. Mark, your song versions are arranged very well and always a pleasure to hear.