'Annie Leigh' To Be My Featured Track In December

 

Hello, everyone!  This is just a quick note to let you know that my recording of Annie Leigh will be my featured track on Pandora for the month of December 2023.

And, while you're here, for those of you in the USA, let me wish you a blessed Thanksgiving, and for everyone where ever you are, thank you for being one of my iisteners.  I appreciate the support that gives me more than you know.

"Annie Leigh" Released

 

As announced earlier on this blog, my recording of the 1853 ballad Annie Leigh is now live on multiple streaming platforms.

In addition, I am honored to announce that this recording has also been chosen by Pandora Radio for inclusion in their Fresh Cuts album, which features new releases of particular interest.

I hope you enjoy it!

'Annie Leigh" Approved For Distribution

 

My recording of the 1853 ballad Annie Leigh discussed in my blog entry of October 14th was approved for distribution today by my distributor.  The release date for this work is Friday, November 3rd.  Links to the recording will be posted here and on Facebook and Twitter (or 'X') when it goes live.  Stay tuned for more news regarding my vocal projects, and thanks for reading.

 

'Annie Leigh' Next In Line For Release

 

Next in line for release is my recording of the romantic ballad, Annie Leigh.  This song was written in 1853 by A. Annie Wade and, as best as I can determine, no recording has ever been available to the public.

My rendition is taken from the original sheet music and utilizes acoustic grand piano for the accompaniment.  The recording is in Thomas Young's Well Temperament of 1799 in an effort to re-create the audio experience of listeners during the 19th Century.  More information on this upcoming release will be published on this blog as it becomes available.

'Once Upon A Time' Released

 

Once Upon A Time, written in 1962 by Charles Strouse with lyrics by Lee Adams, was first recorded that same year by Tony Bennett.  My cover version, released on October 13,  employs electric guitar, electric bass, and drum kit in the instrumental accompaniment.  Play time is 2:46.

Links to several streaming services for my recording are here.  I hope you like it!

'Linger Awhile' Released

 

My recording of the Vincent Rose/Harry Owens song Linger Awhile was released to streaming services on September 29th.  The song was written in 1923 and first recorded in 1924 by Marcia Freer and Lewis James.  My version of this classic includes clarinet, acoustic grand piano, acoustic bass, and drum kit in the instrumental accompaniment.  At 1:50 it is a little shorter than most such recordings.

Here is the link to my version on several streaming platforms.  I hope you enjoy it!

'Let Me Call You Sweetheart' Released

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

 

I'm pleased to announce that my recording of the 1910 Leo Friedman/Beth Slater Whitson song Let Me Call You Sweetheart is now available for streaming.  The song was first recorded by the Columbia Quartette in 1911.  My version is rendered in Thomas Young's Well-Temperament of 1799 so as to create a period-authentic listening experience.  The links to some of the streaming services hosting this release are in the link above the cover image.  I hope you enjoy it.

On a related note, this recording has been selected by Pandora for inclusion on their Fresh Cuts album.  The link to Fresh Cuts is here.