See the Reading and Research page for this tune for additional references. Charles sings the tune as if it had been written with him in mind, and his performance casts a large enough shadow that it is now challenging to perform this song without showing some of his influence not that this is a bad thing. From there, Carmichael takes off into his own direction.
The chord progression implies a descending bass line, which could work very well. Thomas S. Hischak The Tin Pan Alley Song Encyclopedia Greenwood Press Hardcover: pages 1 paragraph including the following types of information: film productions, history and performers. Comment Policy Your comments are welcome, including why you like this tune, any musical challenges it presents, or additional background information.
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More on This Tune. Audio samples are below the video player. Jimmy Smith. Shirley Horn. Red McKenzie. Hoagy Carmichael. Stuart Gorrell. More on Hoagy Carmichael. More on Stuart Gorrell. Chart information used by permission from Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories Primarily skips 3rds in both directions; occasional leap 6th downward.
Yet according to his autobiography, Brother Ray , neither woman nor state were on his mind when he recorded the song. That fact and fantasy are so out of step only adds to the pathos. For more in the series, as well as podcasts with clips from the songs, visit ft. Manage cookies. If you think the same, join us. The languid, almost sensuous lyrics of this tune could as easily be about a lover as the southern US state.
Share on twitter opens new window Share on facebook opens new window Share on linkedin opens new window Share on whatsapp opens new window. Sign up for our life and arts newsletter. Reuse this content opens in new window Comments Jump to comments section. Promoted Content. In fact the Genius had a natural affinity for this song even before he recorded it, which is why his driver encouraged him to do so. And he was able to lay down his stirring rendition unconventionally in just four takes.
Actually it is considered by many to be his signature tune. The magazine placed it as high as number 44 on that list. And this particular song emerged victorious in the following categories:.
Fans of late th century sitcoms may also recognize the instrumental from this track serving as the opening-theme song for the CBS series Designing Women. In fact Charles performed the song during the first episode from season six. And doing so actually netted him a TV Land Award nomination.
And Ray Charles also performed the tune at the accompanying ceremony. US President Jimmy Carter was known to be a huge fan of this tune. He even once played the harmonica while Willie Nelson sang it. Indeed he enlisted Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks to record a version of the song to use during his presidential campaign in And there is at least one video uploaded onto YouTube which features the two of them performing the song together.
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