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4 days ago · Singer Johnny Mathis heard it, loved it, and eventually asked lyricist Johnny Burke to write words for it. Burke had been part of Bing Crosby’s songwriting team alongside Jimmy Van Hausen; the two famously composed the Academy Award winning song “Singing on a Star” from the 1944 film Going My Way.
Jun 25, 2024 · Initially, it was an instrumental song, but Johnny Burke later added lyrics, and it soon became a heavily recorded song of choice by many jazz singers. Frank Sinatra was one of them! It appeared on his iconic orchestral ballad album Sinatra and Strings, released in January 1962.
6 days ago · “It Could Happen to You” was written by Jimmy Van Heusen, with lyrics by Johnny Burke, in 1943. It was introduced by actress Dorothy Lamour in the Paramount musical comedy film, And the Angels Sing, directed by George Marshall and released in 1944.
Jun 19, 2024 · Written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke, “Here’s That Rainy Day” beautifully encapsulates the bittersweet emotions that arise from lost love and longing. The melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere of the song paints a vivid picture of a rainy day, where tears mix with raindrops and memories linger in the air.
Jun 25, 2024 · Between the mellow, twangy production and Evan Felker, RC Edwards and Johnny Burke’s lyrics, “Old Time Feeling (Like Before)” does an incredible job painting a scene of melancholy. Despite its subject matter being fairly common to the genre, the track captures a feeling of longing for a past love better than nearly any song before it.
Jun 10, 2024 · The song was written by Johnny Burke and Arthur Johnston, and it is a cover of the original version by Bing Crosby. With its upbeat melody and catchy lyrics, “Pennies From Heaven” became an instant hit.
Jun 12, 2024 · The captivating lyrics of “Imagination” were penned by Johnny Burke, a renowned American lyricist. The music was composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, a talented American composer and songwriter. 3. How did “Imagination” become a classic in Frank Sinatra’s repertoire?
