Undaunted, the Voice of Cheese continues… This week’s tune, “Billy-a-Dick”, was sent in by Rick Wood. Rick says:
The song “Billy-a-Dick” was written by Hoagy Carmichael during WWII and arranged for use in the film “For the Boys” with vocals, backup chorus, and full jazz band. Here my friends and I (”The Lost Bees”) attempt to simulate that arrangement with a quartet. Moira Burke, vocal; Heather Hendrickson, vocal, drumsticks on chair, and kazoo; Jason Reed, keyboard; me, acoustic bass. Recorded in my basement direct to 4 track digital last Saturday by Johnny Lee. Our ensemble materializes only on occasional weekends, for fun.
A fun toe tapping adaptation this, if you ask me. Have a listen:
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September 18th, 2007 at 8:09 pm »
Now THAT was cool! Very nice job by all!
(I have a distinct weakness for Big Band era tunes; thanx for making my day!)
Maybe “Back in Nagasaki” for your next outing?
September 20th, 2007 at 5:53 am »
Thanks, SOFA - P/C. Good idea on Nagasaki! I’ve been enjoying your music too - fine vocals.