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The Sweetest Sounds (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'The Sweetest Sounds'" is a popular song, with words and music written by Richard Rodgers for the 1962 musical 'No Strings'. The song opens and closes the show for characters Barbara Woodruff and David Jordan, performed by Diahann Carroll and Richard Kiley in the original Broadway theatre production and subsequent cast recording.
In television and film
The song is featured in the 1997 adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Cinderella', performed as a duet by Brandy and Paolo Montalbn. Judy Garland featured the song on The Judy Garland Show episode that aired November 10, 1963 in a medley performed with Count Basie and his orchestra. Barbra Streisand featured the song in the 1973 broadcast 'Barbra Streisand...And Other Musical Instruments'.
Recordings
In addition to the respective cast albums and telefilm recordings, the song has been recorded by various artists including:
*Peggy Lee included in her album 'Sugar 'n' Spice' (1962)
*Perry Como for his album 'By Request' (1962)
*Sergio Franchi recorded the song for his 1963 RCA Victor Red Seal album 'Broadway...I Love You'.
*Eydie Gorme in the album 'Blame It on the Bossa Nova' (1963).
*Blossom Dearie - on her album 'Blossom Dearie Sings Rootin' Songs' (1963)
*Ella Fitzgerald's swinging cover can be heard on her 1964 Verve Records release 'Hello, Dolly!'.
*Andy Williams released a version of the song on his 1964 album 'The Great Songs from "My Fair Lady" and Other Broadway Hits'.
*Kathy Kirby a single release in 1964.
*Nancy Wilson for her album 'Broadway My Way' (1964)
*Kate Smith for her album 'The Sweetest Sounds' (1964)
*Patti Page in her album 'Love After Midnight' (1964)
*Carmen McRae - from her album 'Woman Talk (Live At The Village Gate)' (1966)
*Sarah Vaughan - from her album 'Sassy Swings Again' (1967)
*Shirley Bassey recorded the song for her 1965 album Shirley Stops the Shows.
*Helen O'Connell recorded the song for her 1963 album 'An Era Reborn with Helen O'Connell'.
*Rosemary Clooney for her album 'Rosemary Clooney Sings Rodgers, Hart & Hammerstein' (1990)
*Bobby Darin recorded the song on January 11, 1963. It remained unreleased until June 8, 1999: Ultra-Lounge Wild, Cool & Swingin'.
*Ccile McLorin Salvant - on her album 'The Window' (2018)
Composition
The melodic theme appears to have been inspired by an orchestral figure in the final movement of Johannes Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 (Brahms) (measures 6480).
References
Category:1962 songs
Category:Songs from musicals
Category:Songs with music by Richard Rodgers
Category:Barbra Streisand songs
Category:Nancy Wilson (jazz singer) songs
Category:Brandy Norwood songs
Category:Andy Williams songs
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