Results: *** Songs My Father Played for Me *** More of My Father's Favorites

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"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" was composed by Duke Ellington with lyrics added by Bob Russell. Originally titled "Never No Lament" and recorded as an instrumental by Duke Ellington in 1940, the song gained lyrics and its new title in 1942. My father played this song a lot! The minute I hear the chorus I am transported back to the 1950s and see my father seated at the piano. Have you heard this song before?
Yes
32%
536 votes
No
37%
622 votes
Undecided
12%
211 votes
Not Applicable
19%
331 votes
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"'S Wonderful" is a 1927 popular song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics written by Ira Gershwin. This music is included in my father Gershwin's Songbook. I love all things Gershwin, learned all that from my father. It was included in the Oscar Winning "An American in Paris" Have you .............?
Heard "S'Wonderful" before
27%
458 votes
seen the film "An American in Paris"
20%
343 votes
Undecided
13%
219 votes
No
51%
861 votes
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"My Foolish Heart" was composed by Victor Young with lyrics by Ned Washington in 1949. It was written for the 1949 film of the same name and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It has since become a standard jazz ballad, famously recorded by artists like Bill Evans. The Sheet Music is old and yellowed with dog eared corners, many notes penciled in the margins. My mother and I enjoyed a late Night Movie, we were very quiet and didn't wake my father. Have you....?
Heard this song before "My Foolish Heart"
22%
369 votes
Seen the film "My Foolish Heart" with Susan Hayward & Dana Andrews
10%
167 votes
Not Applicable
68%
1164 votes
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A bonus Selection - Carly Simon Sings "My Foolish Heart" Have you heard Carly perform?
Yes
27%
465 votes
No
40%
678 votes
Undecided
11%
184 votes
Not Applicable
22%
373 votes

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