Onward with Tom;
Including a list of ....ility
In case, like me, you have some of them.
An awful debility
A lessened utility
A loss of mobility
Is a strong possibility
In all probability
I'l.. Read more
From the Tom Lehrer collection, I bring you this.
It is a karaoke track, if it had not been, I would have made one.
If you are into self-punishment, have a listen or two.
Another familiar type of.. Read more
J. A. Roff wrote a song, The Great Rock Island Route,
in the 1880s. In the 1930s, after a rewrite
as Wabash Cannonball, country and western singer
Roy Acuff gained great popularity with the song... Read more
On a different track, going through the mountains of Virginia.
This is the full story of Old 97.
Started out thinking of the Eddy Arnold version.
There are many artist that have recorded this,
th.. Read more
From;
"Lady in the Dark", opened in 1941, is a musical with music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and book and direction by Moss Hart. It was produced by Sam Harris. The protagonist, Liza Ellio.. Read more
Adapted from the Danny Kaye's version.
I don't know which one wrote it.
I don't know which one is singing it, either.
They sound alike, they may alternate singing, Who would know?.. Read more
I started out to record Danny Kaye's version
with research of the lyrics, I found this version by Dee Dee Bridgewater
There are many versions, the lyrics vary as the artists vary.
So, adapted by Q.. Read more
The Jimmy Durante arrangement, feeling a bit nostalgic.
Many have performed this tender melody, some before JD and
some after. I'm in the after group. Of course, that's obvious! (imaging Jimmy sayi.. Read more
Opening song, for the "Court Jester, Danny Kaye sing this as the credits run.
It's a happy tune.
Adapted by and for Q's amusement and share... Read more
Adapted from the Danny Kaye-Andrew Sisters version.
The Sisters didn't want to be in my adaptation.
Actually, I couldn't afford them.
A song from long ago and fun to sing.
Yes, yes, yes, yes..... Read more
Entre nous; between you, the listener and me;
Switching to Danny Kaye, for a few, them perhaps, Jimmy will pull me back.
Danny Kaye was such a wonderful talent in so many ways.
While doing Jimmy, f.. Read more
Adapting another Jimmy performance, I give you this.
Jimmy's "I'm the Guy That Found the Lost Chord", performed by Q.
Jimmy hid it and I found it... Read more
This is an adapted version of Jimmy Durante, Danny Kaye, Jane Wyman, Grouch Marx.
Treating it like it is all Jimmy. The others may be heard, lightly, in the background, the chorus.
This was also rec.. Read more
James Francis Durante was an American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist. His distinctive gravelly speech, Lower East Side accent, comic language-butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and prominent nose .. Read more
Jimmy Durante was an entertainer of many styles.
Adapting and sharing, in a Q way, some additional, little known beyond his
TV show, songs and comedy... Read more