Suicide Is Painless by Johnny Mandel (1925-) Johnny Mandel is an American composer and arranger of popular songs, film music and jazz. Among the musicians he has worked with are Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Anita O’Day, Barbra Streisand, and Shirley Horn. “Emily” is a popular song composed by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by …
The Nearness of You by Howard Hoagland “Hoagy” Carmichael (1899-1981) Howard Hoagland “Hoagy” Carmichael was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He is best known for writing “Stardust”, “Georgia On My Mind”, “The Nearness of You”, and “Heart and Soul”, four of the most-recorded American songs of all time.
Afro Cuban Lullaby by Christopher Parkening (1947-) Christopher Parkening is an American classical guitarist. Parkening was introduced to the recordings of Andrés Segovia when he was 11 who encouraged Parkening to begin studying the classical guitar. By the time he was 19, he had won a number of competitions and was touring and recording extensively.
Stardust by Howard Hoagland “Hoagy” Carmichael (1899-1981) Howard Hoagland “Hoagy” Carmichael was an American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He is best known for writing “Stardust”, “Georgia On My Mind”, “The Nearness of You”, and “Heart and Soul”, four of the most-recorded American songs of all time.
Polka Dots and Moonbeams by Jimmy Van Heusen (1913-1990) Jimmy Van Heusen was an American composer. He wrote songs mainly for films and television (but also for the theater), and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song.
But Beautiful by Jimmy Van Heusen (1913-1990) Jimmy Van Heusen was an American composer. He wrote songs mainly for films and television (but also for the theater), and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song.
Darn That Dream by Jimmy Van Heusen (1913-1990) Jimmy Van Heusen was an American composer. He wrote songs mainly for films and television (but also for the theater), and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song.
Theres a Small Hotel by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) Richard Charles Rodgers was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have …
My Heart Stood Still by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) Richard Charles Rodgers was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have …
It Never Entered My Mind by Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) Richard Charles Rodgers was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and for 43 Broadway musicals. He also composed music for films and television. He is best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions …
