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| Author: | Gardner [ Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 'My Old Flame' The song that should've been covered ... |
The other night I was watching a documentary about Mae West and I heard her sing a song called 'My Old Flame' 1934 - IMO It's a song about pretending not to be bothered about an important part of the past - it suited her haughty ways and undermined them at the same time - It was obvious she knew this and played on the irony ...the second line is the killer ... Then I discovered this version by Billie Holliday 1944 and I Immediately thought that it should've been on 'As time goes by' - The poignancy, irony and humour of the song would've suited BF perfectly and lets face it there is definitely one particular old flame that would fit the part.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDSUKQZbHEk |
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| Author: | UKRichard [ Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'My Old Flame Song' The that should've been covered ... |
Never heard this song before Gardner, but having given Billie's version a listen, I completely agree with you. It's wistful and would've fitted into ATGB's eclectic selections with ease. I can imagine too, the rather wonderful phrasing BF could bring to this one. It's almost tailor made for him. |
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| Author: | Windswept2 [ Sat Nov 04, 2023 12:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 'My Old Flame' The song that should've been covered ... |
Mes Amis, C’est un idee fabuleuse du ‘Jardinier’ - bravo ! W2 would love to see our hero partner with Colin Good to do a second album of chansons and for sure, a rendition of this Johnston/Coslow classic would be a must. Another great candidate would be the Kahn/Donaldson song, ‘Riptide’ . The late great Robert Palmer did a great version of this classic but W2 would love to see Bryan sprinkle some Ferry dust on it. Windswept dreams of a volume 2 album and associated tour. We must fandango some more ! Salutations a tous meme les gens du club des travailleurs de South Hylton. W2 |
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