These ringtones sound from almost every mobile phone. They constantly create a mood in advertising stories. In movies, musical passages are independent elements.
But if you ask: "what was it?" - not everyone can immediately recall at least the name of a musical composition. Even remembering the name, it is unlikely to name the composer. And even more confusion with the performers - right up to litigation between the singers.
What are these elusive melodies? Who are their authors? Let's take a look at the ten most famous jazz compositions.
10. Summertime
George Gershwin in 1935 wrote the aria "Summertime"For the opera" Porgy and Bess. " The text of the aria belongs to the pen of the brother of the composer Ira Gershwin and friend Dubos Hayward.
Musical critics still disagree in determining the basic style of jazz composition. Some see imitation of traditional Protestant spirituals; others hear the tunes of Ukrainian lullabies.
At different times it was performed:
- Charlie Parker
- Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald;
- Miles Davis;
- Oscar Peterson;
- Janice Joplin
- Joe Handerson;
- Sam Cook
- Paul McCartney.
Interesting Facts: The freedom of interpretation of the aria by The Zombies led to a lawsuit for authorship. And in terms of the number of performances (over 70,000) she is ahead of the “Yesterday” of the Beatles.
9. Feeling good
In 1964, Briton Anthony Newly wrote "Feeling good"For the musical" The Roar Of The Greasepaint - The Smell Of The Crowd ". The author of the lyrics is Leslie Brickass, and the first performer was Gilbert Price.
The musical was released the following year, 1965. And American singer Nina Simon immediately included an aria in her new album.
It was in the performance of Simon that the song quickly gained worldwide fame. It has been used more than once in films, radio shows and advertising campaigns.
After the inimitable performance of Nina Simon, the jazz composition was also included in the repertoire:
- George Michael;
- John Coltrane
- Michael Buble
- Pussycat dolls;
- Traffic
- Eels
- Muse.
8. Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Melody "Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!»Is always associated with the New Year. In fact, Jules Stein wrote this song to the words of Sammy Cain in the hot summer of 1945.
For the first time, a song about two lovers, who unexpected snowfall gives an occasion to stay together longer, was performed by Von Monroe. The good-natured grumbling of Frank Sinatra became classic.
The soulful Dean Martin did not want to lag behind. And - go and go ... There are at least twenty rehearsals and variations of the “hit of all New Year’s films”.
An incomplete list of performers of the unchanged, “classic” version:
- Dean Martin;
- Frank Sinatra;
- Ella Fitzgerald;
- Bing Crosby;
- Cliff Richard;
- Billy Idol;
- Rod Stewart.
7. Hello Dolly
In 1963, Jerry Herman wrote the keynote:Hello dolly»The musical of the same name. After the song was sung by Louis Armstrong, the composition gained worldwide fame and became the basis for many imitations and rehashings.
In 2001, the composition deservedly received a place in the Grammy Award Hall of Fame. It is believed that this is the best song in the career of Louis Armstrong.
Did you knowthat the authorship of music was disputed in court? Known for his many television shows, Mac David officially claimed ... the first four measures. Herman chose not to give honor to the debater over a lengthy trial and paid compensation - although he insisted that he was not familiar with the work of the fool.
6. Autumn leaves
In 1945, the Frenchman Joseph Cosma wrote the music “Autumn leaves"To the verses of Jacques Prevert. Initially, a French-language song was planned specifically for the film Marcel Carne's “The Gates of the Night”.
The first performers were Yves Montand (singing beautifully) and Irene Joachim, who voiced the lead singer Natalie Nattye.
Two years later, American Johnny Mercer shifted the song to English.
In 1956, the Russian version of the authorship of Nikolai Dorizo was released in the USSR. In this version, the song was performed by Gelena Velikanova.
In addition, it is known that Boris Mokrousov was transcribed to the words of Mark Lisyansky.
All variations of melody variations and transcriptions into different languages simply can not be counted.
5. The entertainer
In 1902, African-American Scott Joplin registered the copyright for the song "The entertainer"Which immortalized his name.
Ragtime, as a musical direction, is a symbol of the beginning of the 20th century; "Artist" is the calling card of this style. The American Association of Record Companies rightly included him in the "10 Best Songs of the Century."
True popularity came to the melody only in the 70s. In the wake of nostalgic interest in the beginning of the century, the composition is published in musical collections, used in stylized films and on the stage.
Interesting fact: the jazz composition has turned into an advertising motto used by street ice cream makers and fruit sellers in the South.
4. Take five
In 1959, the Dave Brubeck quartet recorded a short composition for his new album “Take five", Whose name in the jargon jargon means" interruption ". The musical size 5/4 is quite consistent with the name.
Music immediately gained popularity on the radio. Jazz players adopted rhythm and individual phrases; the composition in the original version was repeatedly reprinted as a single.
Today, this tune is a music saver:
- Sunday airs of Ksenia Larina (radio "Echo of Moscow");
- Jazz Time (Radio Liberty)
- programs “When there is not enough jazz” (Radio of Russia);
- ethers of Hera Martell (Fizteh.Radio).
3. Singing in the rain
Origin of the popular jazz tune "Singing in the rain»Not reliably known. In 1929, composer I. Brown and poet A. Fried wrote a song that was repeatedly used in cinema without attribution.
But in 1952, director Gene Kelly played a major role in the movie musical of the same name and personally performed the song, after which it received an independent life.
At different times, the melody sounded in at least two dozen films. Including such as A Clockwork Orange, Die Hard, Leon, Godzilla and many others.
2. I’ve got you under my skin
In 1936, the movie musical Born to Dance was released, for which Cole Porter wrote the song “I’ve got you under my skin"(Music and words), which has become the leitmotif. In the film, she sounds on the lips of Virginia Bruce.
After that, the melody was repeatedly performed by dozens (if not hundreds) of jazz players. But it was especially popular in 1956 when it was performed by Frank Sinatra.
Frank himself was very kind to this song, repeatedly emphasizing that he "significantly rethought the original." In Sinatra’s own words, “I made a masterpiece out of just a good song.”
1. Fly me to the moon
The famous song "Fly me to the moon", An example of classical jazz, was written by Bart Howard in 1954. Felicia Sanders performed it in a cabaret called “In Other Words”, but the melody gained popularity according to one of the lines of the song.
Given the mood of the public, in preparing the record, the publishers decided to give it a “popular name”, by which it is still known.
Interesting fact: According to Animage magazine, this song is one of the twenty best anime themes.
Performers:
- Frank Sinatra;
- Astrud Gilberto;
- Doris Day;
- Tony Bennett
- Matt Monroe;
- April Stevens;
- Wes Montgomery;
- Olivia;
- Julie London;
and many, many others ...