André Previn Plays Songs by Harold Arlen
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André Previn Plays Songs by Harold Arlen is a piano solo, jazz album by André Previn
. It was meant to be a homage to famous composer Harold Arlen
. It was released in 1960 under Contemporary Records as M 3586.
André Previn
André George Previn, KBE is an American pianist, conductor, and composer. He is considered one of the most versatile musicians in the world, and is the winner of four Academy Awards for his film work and ten Grammy Awards for his recordings. -Early Life:Previn was born in...
. It was meant to be a homage to famous composer Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen was an American composer of popular music, having written over 500 songs, a number of which have become known the world over. In addition to composing the songs for The Wizard of Oz, including the classic 1938 song, "Over the Rainbow,” Arlen is a highly regarded contributor to the...
. It was released in 1960 under Contemporary Records as M 3586.
Track listing
All pieces composed by Harold Arlen.- "That Old Black Magic" - 4:35
- "Come Rain or Come Shine" - 4:37
- "My Shining HourMy Shining Hour"My Shining Hour" is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was written for the 1943 film The Sky's the Limit, where it was introduced by Sally Sweetland - who dubbed for Joan Leslie - backed by Freddie Slack and his orchestra. It was nominated for an Academy Award for...
" - 3:42 - "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe" - 4:31
- "A Sleepin' BeeA Sleepin' Bee"A Sleepin' Bee" is a popular song composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Arlen and Truman Capote. It was introduced in the musical House of Flowers by Diahann Carroll.The signature line is "When a bee lies sleeping In the palm of your hand ..."...
" - 3:50 - "Stormy Weather" - 4:59
- "Over The RainbowOver the Rainbow"Over the Rainbow" is a classic Academy Award-winning ballad song with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. It was written for the movie The Wizard of Oz, and was sung by Judy Garland in the movie...
" - 4:23 - "Let's Fall In LoveLet's Fall in Love"Let's Fall In Love" is a song written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler and published in 1933. The major hit at the time of introduction was by Eddy Duchin. It was originally written in C major with a "Moderately Bright" tempo marking...
" - 4:52 - "For Every Man There's a Woman" - 5:26
- "Cocoanut Sweet" - 3:40