Tony Bennett, Amy Winehouse | Body and Soul

“Body and Soul” was written in New York Cityfor the British actress and singer Gertrude Lawrence, who introduced it to London audiences. Published in England, it was first performed in the United States by Libby Holman in the 1930 Broadway revue Three’s a Crowd. In Britain the orchestras of Jack Hilton and Ambrose recorded the ballad first in the same week in February 1930. In the United States, the tune grew quickly in popularity, and by the end of 1930 at least 11 American bands had recorded it. Louis Armstrong was the first jazz musician to record “Body and Soul”, in October 1930, but it was Paul Whiteman and Jack Fulton who popularized it in United States.

“Body and Soul” is one of the most recorded jazz standards, and multiple lyrics have been written for it.[

“Body and Soul”, is a popular song and jazz standard written in 1930 with music by Johnny Green and lyrics by Edward Heyman, Robert Sour and Frank Eyton. It was also used as the musical theme and underscoring in the American film noir boxing drama Body and Soul (1947 film).

2 thoughts on “Tony Bennett, Amy Winehouse | Body and Soul

  1. This combination was one that I would never have considered, but you know it works! Blessings and Peace.

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