1938
One of the most instantly recognizable standards of all time--so much so that it rivals "Chopsticks" as the most common song used by those learning to play piano. Carmichael's melody follows a chord progression that would later become popular with doo-wop songs. The song was introduced by the Larry Clinton orchestra, featuring Bea Wain. It famously figured in the Tom Hanks film Big, in which Hanks and Robert Loggia "danced" out the notes on a giant piano.
Lyrics:
Heart and soul, I fell in love with you,
Heart and soul, the way a fool would do,
Madly...
Because you held me tight,
And stole a kiss in the night...
Heart and soul, I begged to be adored,
Lost control, and tumbled overboard,
Gladly...
That magic night we kissed,
There in the moon mist.
Oh! but your lips were thrilling, much too thrilling,
Never before were mine so strangely willing.
But now I see, what one embrace can do,
Look at me, it's got me loving you,
Madly...
That little kiss you stole,
Held all my heart and soul.
Recorded By:
Ella Fitzgerald
Dave Brubeck
Milt Jackson
Dean Martin
Mel Torme
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Despite the fact that I've taught many pianists both classical and jazz, I still think this is an essential part of piano playing repertoire - even if only for the camaraderie of playing the duet! But I never really knew the lyrics.
No question, Loesser was one of the best wordsmiths to ever make a living writing songs. I'm having a lot of fun spotlighting his work this month!
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